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HomeMy Public PortalAboutA 2020-06-09 PLANNING COMMISSION - FULL AGENDACtty of LYNWOOD California 11330 Bullis Road Lynwood, CA 90262 (31 0) 603-0220 PLANNING COMMISSION & PARKING & BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD (PBIDB) REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, June 9, 2019-6:00P.M. TELECONFERENCE VIA WEBEX-participate by calling (310) 372-7549 and entering Conference Code: 852724. AGENDA In Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you are a disabled person and need a disability related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Department at (310) 603-0220 ext. 214. Requests must be made as early as possible, and at least one full business day before the start of the meeting. Staff reports or other materials related to an item on this Agenda which are distributed to the Planning Commission less than 72 hours before this scheduled meeting shall be available for public inspection in the Development, Compliance and Enforcement Department/Planning Division office located at 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, during normal business hours. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA 3. ROLL CALL 1 . Elizabeth Battle, Commissioner 2. Alfonso Morales, Commissioner 3. Rita Soto, Commissioner 4. Kenneth West, Vice-Chair 5. Vacant, Commissioner 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Lead by Commissioner Soto. 5. PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS None. »~~ Po~r&L RE C EIVED JUN 0 4 2020 CITY OF LYNWOOD C~TY CLERKS O.fFIC F: "-1~/}r.P, 7 {}[~ (!Jp.V Planning Corrmiissiun & Parking & Business Improvement District Board Agenda June 9, 2020 6. APPROVAL OF MiNUTES None. 7. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATION (This time is reserved for members of the public to address the Planning Commission relative to matters that are not on the agenda. No action may be taken on non-agenda items unless authorized by law) 8. PUBLIC HEARING(S) (With respect to speakers addressing items listed under the heading of public hearing, you are asked to wait until the Chair formally opens the public hearing and the item is called) A. A request to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-03 to establish an automated car wash and Variance No. 2020-01 to 1) a reduced front yard setback and associated landscape buffer from 10 feet to four-(4) feet; and; 2) increased height for proposed wrought iron fencing within the front yard setback area from four-(4) to eight-(8) feet at property located at 3516-3532 East Imperial Highway. I. Staff Report Presentation II. Open Public Hearing Ill. Public Testimony IV. Close Public Hearing V. Commission Discussion VI. Call for the question/vote (M _______ s ________ ~ 9. OLD BUSINESS None. 10. PLANNING COMMISSION/PBIDB ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Elizabeth Battle, Commissioner 2. Alfonso Morales, Commissioner 3. Rita Soto, Commissioner 4. Kenneth West, Vice-Chair 5. Vacant, Commissioner 11. DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS Planning Commission & Parking & Business Improvement District Board Agenda June 9, 2020 12. ADJOURNMENT Next Regular Meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2020. APPROVED BY: ichelle Ramirez Director of Communit evelopment Lynwood Planning Commission •• :> ' I o," ' Q ' : C) lo I' . ' .. . . . . ~- DATE: City qf I!NWOOD ~ Ctty uUeett11g C~o~~e"9etJ 11330 BULLIS ROAD LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90262 (310) 603·0220 June 9, 2020 •·n·· AU a,M(ili(A '"' I' Ill' TO: Honorable Chair and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: SUBJECT: APPLICANT: Michelle Ramirez, Director of Community Development Karen Figueredo, Planning Associate Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-03 Variance No. 2020-01 3516-3532 E. Imperial Highway Rob Shorkry RECOMMENDED ACTION It is recommended that the Planning Commission: 1. CONDUCT a public hearing and receive public testimony. 2. ADOPT Resolution No. 3417 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-03, including the adoption of the associated Negative Declaration. 3. ADOPT Resolution No. 3418 approving Variance No. 2020-01. Background: The applicant, Rob Shokry, has submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an automated car wash at 3516-3532 E. Imperial Highway. The project proposes to demolish three (3), single-story structures totaling 2,484 square feet utilized for a car dealership and a one-story storage building; and, construct, use, and maintain a new 6,288 square foot automated car wash structure. The new car wash will consist of a single-story, 32 foot tall structure with a 140-foot long car tunnel, supporting equipment, lobby, office/cashier, manager's office, a breakroom, restrooms, and 27 on- site parking stalls. Of the 27 on-site parking stalls, two (2) stalls will be designated as 1 handicapped with one of them having a drying/vacuum station, two (2) stalls will be designated as employee parking and 23 stalls will be designated as customer drying/vacuum stations. The applicant requested the hours of operations to be 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., daily. However, staff is recommending that the hours be limited to 8:00a.m. to 8:00p.m., daily. Discussion: Project Description The project requires a CUP for the proposed car wash use, a Site Plan Review for the structure, and Zone Variance requests that includes: 1) a reduced front yard setback and associated landscape buffer from 1 0-feet to four-feet; and; 2) increased height for proposed wrought iron fencing within the front yard setback area from four-feet to eight-feet. The subject site consists of three (3) independent parcels that form a rectangular shape site totaling approximately 37,500 square feet (0.86 acre). The site has a zoning designation of Light Commercial (C-2), a General Plan designation of Commercial, and a Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan designation of "Corridor Mixed-Use 2". The land uses and zoning adjacent to the subject site are as follows: ADJACENT ZONING PROPERTY USE PROPERTY LOCATION North C-2 (Light Commercial) Bank South R-3 (Multi-Family Residential Units Residential) East C-2 (Light Commercial) Laundromat West C-2 (Light Commercial) Convenience Store Conditional Use Permit Required Findings A CUP application has been submitted for a new car wash. Prior to any development occurring on the property, the property would need to file and secure the approval of a CUP in compliance with the Lynwood Zoning Code. Furthermore, a Site Plan Review approval is required. In conjunction with the subject application's pending CUP, conditions are proposed to safeguard against any early implementation of the CUP and ensure that no physical improvements to the site prematurely occur. Environmental Determination The City of Lynwood, acting as the Lead Agency, has completed an Initial Study and prepared a Negative Declaration for the proposed car wash development, pursuant to Section 15064(f) (3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) The potential impacts associated with the Negative Declaration was justified as the conclusions of the Initial Study determined that the project could not have a significant effect on the 2 environment. A Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration for the project was distributed on May 20, 2020, for a 20-day public review and comment period of May 20, 2020 to June 9, 2020. Municipal Code Requirements Per Section 25-130-5 of the Lynwood Municipal Code, the Planning Commission can only approve a CUP if it finds the following true: A. That the proposed conditional use is consistent with the general plan, The project site is designated in the General Plan as Commercial and on the zoning map as a Light Commercial (C-2) zone, which conditionally permits a car wash use. Goal LU-2 of the City's General Plan requires the City plan for a range of commercial sites that serve the needs of the community. The proposed car wash use requires a CUP and the approval of this entitlement request would provide an additional service option to those living, working, and visiting the City of Lynwood. Further points that support how the proposed CUP is consistent with the City's General Plan include the subject site's history of maintaining commercial uses. Therefore, based upon the above findings, the subject CUP is consistent with the General Plan. B. That the nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings and structures have been considered, and that the use will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, building, or structures; The proposed car wash will not be materially detrimental to any adjacent uses, buildings, or structures in the immediate vicinity of the subject site due to safeguards set in-place by the conditions of approval listed within CUP No. 2019- 03. The proposed use is further safeguarded by the fact that the approved project will be required to complete a City Building Division plan check review and pass a series of progressive inspections to complete construction of the project. The Building Division review will ensure compliance with all Building Division Codes. Furthermore, the approved car wash structure and overall site improvements will be reviewed by, and require approval from, the Los Angeles County Fire Department to ensure compliance with all current fire protection codes as well. The project is designed with car wash tunnels projecting away from sensitive, residential receptors to the south and a lighting plan that shield light from spilling over into adjoining properties. The applicant will also be required to maintain the site free of graffiti as the CUP includes a condition that any graffiti placed within the control of the operator be abated and painted to match the existing surface within 24 hours its placement. The operator will also be required to ensure that no loitering occurs, at any time, to preserve a positive image of the community. The conditions of approval required by the Planning Division, in conjunction with the safeguards described above, have been developed and are intended to 3 mitigate any potential adverse impacts to the adjacent uses and ensure that all construction and operational activities do not result in any adverse effects or materially detrimental impacts to the adjacent uses, buildings, or structures. C. That the site for the proposed conditional use is of adequate size and shape to accommodate the use and buildings proposed; The subject property is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the conditionally permitted car wash use. The site is approximately 37,500 square foof in oroo anrl fho nrnnnc-~···u•ol "'""'r \AI"'-Sh lui II "'" .,.. a ')QQ _,.... •-r-. t.--t _ ... ,.. •-... • ... _ '"''-'" 111 ~tvc.. IIU Lll'-" tJIVtJV~VU VQI YYQ II VVIII UV a v,,VV i)YUCIV IUV i)liUVLUIC, which will consist of a single-story structure with a 140-foot long car tunnel, supporting equipment, lobby, office/cashier, manager's office, a breakroom, restrooms, and 27 on-site parking stalls Of the 27 on-site parking stalls, two (2) stalls will be designated as handicapped with one of them having a drying/vacuum station, two (2) stalls will be designated as employee parking and 23 stalls will be designated as customer drying/vacuum stations. The car wash design meets on-site vehicle circulation requirements and will have more than sufficient egress and -ingress to-the entire-property in -compliance with all City Engineer requirements. As a result, the subject site's characteristics (size and shape) are more than sufficient and appropriate to accommodate the proposed car wash use and the proposed structure. D. That the proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development standards of the zoning district; and The Applicant's CUP request complies with all applicable development standards established by the City's zoning code and the Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan "Corridor Mixed-Use 2", specifically meeting and exceeding parking requirements, landscaping requirements, building height, and building setbacks. The project is requesting two (2) Major Zone Variance requests, which includes a reduction of the front yard setback/private property landscape buffer to allow compliance with parking lot driveway width access dimensions and increased fence height for improved site security. These two (2) Major Zone Variance requests will be reviewed and considered on their own merits by a separate set of findings. Based upon the supporting facts, a finding is confirmed in the positive that the proposed condition use complies with all applicable development standards associated with site's underlying zoning and requirements of the specific plan. E. That the proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent of this zoning code; 4 The construction of a new car wash use observes the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and the requirements of Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan. The project site has three (3) single-story structures totaling 2,484 square feet, which are presently utilized for a car dealership and an accessory storage building. All existing structures will be demolished to develop the car wash use. The new car wash use will be consistent and more in observance with updated specific plan and respective zoning code regulations; thereby, in greater observance of the spirit and intent of the zoning code. Some of the more compliant aspects of the project include the creation and development of an attractive streetscape design that creates a sense of place and positive identity as required by the goals and objectives of the Lynwood Zoning Code and the Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan "Corridor Mixed-Use 2" guidelines. As such, the proposed conditional use will result in a project that observes the spirit and intent of the City's zoning code. Variance Municipal Code Requirements Per Section 25-135-6 of the Lynwood Municipal Code, the Planning Commission can only approve a Variance if it finds the following true: A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property which do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity and zone; and The width of the subject site is an exceptional and extraordinary site characteristics that hinders the ability to develop a functional car wash operation. Complying with the City's commercial development standards and design requirements necessary for a functional automated car wash require the approval of the zone variance request as the site depth circumstances do not generally apply to other properties in Lynwood. For example, it would be impossible to provide the code required number of parking spaces, a two-way driveway access aisle, and a customer driveway approach off the property's rear yard without granting a front yard setback reduction. Furthermore, site obstacles associated with an Imperial Highway Street dedication further compounds the applicant's inability to provide the 1 0 foot front yard setback and landscape buffer required for commercially zoned properties. If the requested zone variance for the reduction of the front yard setback is not granted, the project could not be developed without reducing on-site parking, reducing drive aisle width to substandard level, and denying the property the ability to develop amenities such as providing sufficient dying stations for customers. 5 The applicant has communicated that the City's Department of Public Works is reviewing and open to approving a revocable permit to allow six-foot band of landscaping within the City-owned Imperial Highway dedication area. Functionally and aesthetically, the site will continue to provide a full 10 foot landscape buffer area, with four-feet on private property and six-feet on publicly owned land. Hence, the proposal of an enhanced landscape buffer placement will not result in a layout that does not visually comply with code requirements while to allow the applicant the ability to provide a driveway aisle width in full compliance with City requirements. As evidenced in the findings, the subject property does contain exceptional and extraordinary circumstances relative to the subject property's lot width that justify the requested zone variances . The use would not be viable or even possible without granting the requested zone variance as filed by the applicant. B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone, but which is denied the property in question; and The Major Variance requests consist of a reduced front yard setback from 1 0- feet to four-feet and over-in-height wrought iron fence that will better secure the site for customers and after hour periods. The applicant is proposing a structure that is smaller in scale than what is permitted by the underlying commercial zone or building to a scale similar to neighboring properties or other developments in the area. Furthermore, an overwhelming majority of the properties in the same vicinity and zone near and around the subject site also contain construction with significantly more floor area to the size proposed by the applicant. The granting of the Major Variance requests will preserve a reasonable property right as the denial of the Major Variance requests would clearly preclude the applicant a development right enjoyed by other properties with far less lot square footage of !and area and far !ess development standard compliance. Hence, the granting of the Major Variance requests are necessary and will preserve the enjoyment of substantial property right possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone of the subject site. C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and The Major Variance requests involve the adjustments of commercial zone development standards that allow for the preservation of a substantial property right enjoyed by other developments in the vicinity of the subject site. The development standard adjustments include a reduced front yard setback area from 1 0-feet to four-feet and a reduced front yard setback landscape buffer as well as increase height of a front fence from four-feet to eight-feet. 6 The granting the Major Variance requests as indicated will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to properties or other improvements in the vicinity of the subject site. D. That in the granting the variance, the spirit and intent of the zoning code will be observed; and Similar to the finding in paragraph C above, deviations of commercial development standards will allow for the subject site to comply with parking and access requirements, landscape reduction adjustments continue to visually comply with buffer requirements, and the increased height of a decorative wrought iron fence from four-feet to eight-feet to improve site security will not result in negative effects or permit a use that does not comply with the spirit and intent of the zoning code. As such, the granting of requested Major Variances observe the spirit and intent of Lynwood Municipal Code. E. That the variance does not grant special privilege to the applicant; and The granting the Major Variance requests will not extend or grant a special privilege to the applicant to an extent that not justified, necessary or considered excessive. In fact, granting the applicant's request for the Major Variances as requested preserves the enjoyment of a substantial property rights presently extended and enjoyed by other properties and uses in the vicinity of the subject site as set forth in the findings in paragraph B above. As such, the subject finding is made in the positive in support that the granting the Major Variance requests will not extend a special privilege to the applicant. F. That the variance request is consistent with the general plan of the City of Lynwood. The Major Variance requests include the reduction of a front yard setback/landscape buffer and increased front yard fence height. The primary reasons for requesting these variances are to allow the project the ability to increase the project's driveway access aisles to comply with City standards and add increased security measures to the property. The granting of these requests are consistent with the goals, objectives and land use policies of the City's General Plan, as evidenced in the City of Lynwood's General Plan Land Use Element Goal LU-2, wherein it states that the City must " ... plan for a range of commercial sites within the Planning Area to serve the needs of those living, working, and visiting Lynwood. These commercial areas will provide a range of commercial opportunities in line with the needs of the above groups, and will continue to develop Lynwood as a retail center for the area." The approval of the subject Major Variances will allow for the development of a functional automated car wash use that contains the necessary features for a 7 functional automated car wash operation and sufficient security additions that allow the business to better serve the public. Furthermore, the provision of an updated car wash in Lynwood adds to the necessary range of commercial opportunities consistent with the City's General Plan and will help continue to develop Lynwood as a retail center in the southeast County of Los Angeles. As such, the above findings confirm that the Major Variance requests are consistent with the City's General Plan. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT-PLANNING DIVISION 1. The Project shall comply with all City of Lynwood Municipal Code, California Building Code, Los Angeles County Fire Code and applicable State of California and Federal regulations and shall comply with requirements of City of Lynwood Departments. 2. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the Applicant shall sign a Statement of Acceptance that states he/she has read, understands and agrees to all Conditions of this approval and that acceptance of these Conditions waives any challenge as to the validity of these Conditions. 3. Development of the Project shall substantially conform to the Project depicted on the approved Site Plan and Elevations on file stamped June 9, 2020, unless otherwise amended by these Conditions of Approval. Said amendment shall apply to compliance with City of Lynwood Residential Design Guidelines. Any subsequent modification of the Project site or structures thereon shall first be reported to the Community Development Department, Planning Division for review. 4. Prior to scheduling a final inspection from the Building Division, the Applicant/Property Owner shall obtain final signatures from other Departments indicating compliance with all Conditions. 5. Approval of this Project shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of the approval and shall become null and void and of no effect whatsoever after that date. 6. The City has determined that City, its employees, agents and officials should, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be fully protected from any loss, injury, damage, claim, lawsuit, expense, attorney fees, litigation expenses, court cost or any other cost arising out of or in any way related to the issuance of this Site Plan Review, or the activities conducted pursuant to this Site Plan Review. Accordingly, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Rob Shorky, and his representative(s), or his successors shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless 8 the City, its employees, agents and officials, from and against any liability, claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, regulatory proceedings, losses, expenses or cost of any kind, whether actual, alleged or threatened, including, but not limited to, actual attorney fees, litigation expenses and court costs of any kind without restriction or limitation, incurred in relation to, as a consequence of arising out of or in any way attributable to, actually, allegedly or impliedly, in whole or in part, the issuance of the Site Plan Review, or the activities conducted pursuant to this Site Plan Review. Rob Shorky, and his representative(s), or his successors shall pay such obligations as they are incurred by City, its employees, agents and officials, and in the event of any claim or lawsuit, shall submit a deposit in such amount as the City reasonably determines necessary to protect the City from exposure to fees, costs or liability with respect to such claim or lawsuit. 7. Prior to commencement of construction activity, the Applicant shall submit for plan check and approval. Said plans shall be marked with the Project file number (CUP No. 2019-03, VAR 2020-01 & SPR No. 2019-69) and shall contain Conditions of Approval printed on the plans. 8. All appeals must be brought within ten (1 0) business days of the date of the final action by the Planning Division. An appeal will be scheduled for public hearing before the Lynwood Planning Commission. Persons filing the appeal must submit an application and pay a fee of $1 ,385.00. 9. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the Applicant shall submit a Landscape and Irrigation Plan to the Planning Division for review and approval by the Planning and Building Manager. Said landscaping and irrigation shall be installed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 10. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the Applicant shall provide graphic evidence of, or shall place a note on the Building Plans pertaining to, the following in a manner meeting the approval of the Planning and Building Manager: • Roof material shall be non-reflective to include clay tile, concrete tile, synthetic tile, or ARC 80 Composition Asphalt; • Driveway and parking areas shall be paved with concrete and maintained; • Air conditioner, heating, cooling ventilation equipment, swimming pool pumps and heaters and all other mechanical devices shall be located within the rear yard, screened from view of surrounding properties and streets, and so operated that they do not disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of neighboring residents; • Dimensions and materials of all existing and proposed fencing/walls; • Neutral or earth tone structural exterior colors; and, • Structures shall be architecturally compatible in material and colors. 9 11. The Property Owner shall maintain a proactive approach to eliminate graffiti from structures, fences/walls, and accessory buildings on a daily basis and shall remove all graffiti within 24 hours of placement of graffiti. 12. Prior to commencement of Project grading/construction, the Applicant shall submit evidence to Building and Safety Division that all contractors working on the Project site have a valid City of Lynwood business license. 13. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the Applicant shall remit the following Development impact Fees, and any other required Fees to the City of Lynwood: • Art in Public Places Fee; • Impact Fee; • Drainage Fee; • Plan Check Fee; and, • School Fee. 14. Prior to submittal of building plans for plan check, the Applicant/Property Owner shall provide proof of LA County Fire Department approval (stamped plans). 15. The car wash shall be operated in a manner which does not create any unacceptable noise levels in violation of the Noise Ordinance. Any nuisances associated with the car wash must be abated immediately upon notice by the City. 16. The applicant shall design all outdoor lighting including parking lot lighting with full shields, and cut off flat lenses to ensure that all light from any fixture will not direct light skyward, and will minimize light pollution -flood lights are strictly prohibited. 17. Lighting within the parking lot shall be so designed as to prevent conflict between luminaries and any parking lot shade tree canopy. 18. The applicant shall submit a Final Photometric Plan which identifies the overall lighting levels onsite while maintaining a minimum of 1-foot candle. The lighting plan shall be designed to minimize lighting levels after the business is closed while maintaining sufficient security lighting. 19. Business hours shall be limited from Monday through Sunday from 8:00a.m. to 8:00p.m. 20. The applicant shall screen all roof mounted equipment. Rooftop screening of mechanical equipment shall be provided through architectural design of the building elevations. 10 21. The two (2) required employee parking stalls shall not contain any vacuum equipment or used as a drying station. In addition the parking stalls shall be mark as "employee parking only" to differentiate them from the other twenty five (25) parking stalls. 22. The applicant shall submit Final Landscaping and Irrigation Plans to the Planning Department prior to issuance of a building permit. 23. The applicant shall ensure that all irrigation for landscaping shall be on automatic timer. 24. Anything which is not shown on application/plans, or which is not specifically approved, or which is not in compliance with this section, is not approved. Any application and/or plans which are defective as to, but not limited to, omissions, dimensions, scale, use, colors, materials, encroachments, easements, etc., shall render any entitlements granted by this section nulls and void. Construction (if any) must cease until all requirements of this section are complied with. Development entitlements may be withheld until Code violations are abated. 25. All proposed light standards must be decorative and consistent with the architectural design of the building. 26. Vending machines, ATMs, Payphones, and/or similar machines/devices are prohibited outside the building, with the exception of vending machines being permitted in the vending area. 27. No windows signage shall be allowed along the frontage of the building or on any roll-up doors. 28. The Applicant must utilize low profile vacuum equipment in order to minimize the visual impact of the vacuum from the public right-of-way as part of the building plan check process. 29. No text referencing the vacuum area shall be allowed on the proposed canopies and/or equipment. 30. Provide vacuum details prior to installation and final prior to plan check submittal. The City Planning Division must confirm and aesthetically pleasing design from street view. 31. All proposed canopies/shade covers must be submitted to the Planning Division for review and approval. All canopies/shade covers must incorporate a roof design that is consistent with the slope and design of the wash tunnel roof, and be constructed of a permanent and durable building material, and not of impermanent, removable canvas material. 11 32 . The wash tunnel must incorporate tempered glass with a bluish frosted glazing, including the tunnel's two roll-up metal doors. 33. Trash cans must be permanently affixed to the ground, provide a detail for approval by Planning Division prior to plan check submittal. 34. The landscaping on-site must be kept and maintained in good condition at all times. 35. All landscaped areas shall utilize drought-tolerant planting material. 36. Vertical landscaping must be provided along the trash enclosure. 37. Provide landscape plans prepared and stamped by a landscape architect for review and approval by the Planning Division. The landscaping and irrigation plans shall be in compliance with the regulations in place at the time of building permit issuance. 38. An irrigation plan must be provided, which illustrates compliance with LMC. 39. Driveway gates must be consistent with the design of the building. The applicant must obtain Planning Division approval prior to submitting to plan check. 40. All conditions of approval must be met prior to Building Permit Final inspection. 41. Per LMC Section 3-11 Loitering and truancy is prohibited on or around the premises. 42. The Applicant must post "No Loitering" signs within the parking arears adjacent to the business and the Applicant must notify the Sheriff of any such instances that the employees are not able to handle. 43. The subject business must be operated so as to not constitute a noise problem to neighboring properties. Noise level must be maintained pursuant to the LMC Section 3-12. 44. This project shall comply with the Conditions of Approval of Site Plan Review No. 2019-69. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT-BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION 45. Provide detailed current as built plans for the existing garage that is proposed second dwelling unit and new garage. All construction shall meet or exceed the minimum building standards that are referenced in the following: • The California Building Code-2019 edition; 12 • The California Plumbing Code -2019 edition; • The California Mechanical Code-2019 edition; • The Los Angeles County Fire Code -2019 edition; • The National Electric Code-2019 edition. In cases where the provisions of the California Building Code, the City of Lynwood Municipal Code, or the plans or specifications in these plans may conflict, the more restrictive provisions shall govern. 46. Applicant/property owner must provide a copy of the permit card signed by all departments prior to scheduling a final inspection. PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 47. All matters and improvements shall be consistent with the ordinances, standards, and procedures of the City's Development Standards, Engineering Procedures and Standards, Water Standards, and Planting Standards of the Department of Parks and Recreation. 48. Must comply with Storm Water Requirements during construction. All the drainage design criteria shall be per the Los Angeles Flood Control District and the City of Lynwood Standards, in case of a conflict, the City's Standards will prevail. 49. All public works improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the latest edition of the SPPWC Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction ("Green Book") and Lynwood City Standards, and to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 50. Developer shall be responsible to meet all water requirements and guidelines of the City of Lynwood Water Division, the Los Angeles County Health Department and Los Angeles County Fire Department. 51. The provision of fire protection water systems, hydrants, and appropriate easements shall be in conformance with the City of Lynwood and Los Angeles County Fire Department. Proposed hydrant shall be installed per City of Lynwood standards and allow adequate space for pedestrian access on existing sidewalk. 52. Control of dust shall be by sprinkling of water, use of approved dust preventatives, modifications of operations or any other means acceptable to the City Engineer, City of Lynwood, the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), the AQMD, and any Health or Environmental Control Agency having jurisdiction over the area. The City Engineer shall have the authority to suspend all construction operations if, in his opinion, the developer fails to adequately provide for dust control. 13 53. Comply with all Federal, State, and local agency requirements pertaining to the Clean Water Act, which establishes regulations, set forth in the Countywide National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit. 54. This project is subject to the City of Lynwood's Construction and Demolition Ordinance. Determination shall be made upon submittal of the project's cost estimate to the Department of Public Works . Building permits and/or demolition permits shall not be issued until developer/project owner contacts the Department of Public Works, Engineering Division. 55. Grading or drainage plans shall be prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department /Engineering Division. Show all existing and proposed driveways, curb & gutter, sidewalks, handicap ramps, street trees, tree wells, street lights, street signs, power poles, fire hydrants, bus stop furnishings, utility boxes, meters, traffic signal poles and cabinets, parkway drains, etc. on the plans. 56 . Submit to this office a Geologist/Soils report signed by a Registered Soils Engineer. 57. An encroachment permit from the Engineering Division is required for all off-site improvements. 58. Secure and provide copy of sewer connection permit from Los Angeles County Sanitation District at 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA (562) 698-7411. 59. Comply with the City's Storm Water Management Ordinance and SUSMP requirements. Pursuant to Section 14.13 of the City for Lynwood Municipal Code relating to the control of pollutants carried by stormwater runoff, structural and/or treatment control best management practices (BMP's); A maintenance agreement for the Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) shall be signed by the owner(s) and submitted to the Department of Public Works /Engineering Division. 60. Developers shall pay all applicable development fees including drainage, sewer, water and parkway trees prior to issuance of any building permits. 61. Provide an engineer's cost estimate for all public works improvements and pay all plan-check fees in accordance with the latest fee schedule prior to plan review. 62. Pay permit and inspection fees associated with this project in accordance with the latest fee schedule at the time of permit issuance and inspection. 14 63 . No final sign off shall be given until all conditions of approval from the Public Works Dept. have been completed. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT 64. Review and approval by the County of Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Prevention Engineering Section Building Plan Check Unit may be required for this project prior to building permit issuance. Contact the County of Los Angeles Fire Prevention Engineering Section Plan Check Office for specific review and submittal requirements for this project at the following address. County of Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Prevention Engineering Section Building Plan Check Office 5823 Rickenbacker Road Commerce, CA 90040 (323) 890-4125 Nancy.Rodeheffer@fire.lacounty.gov Public Notice Process Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65091, a public hearing notice has been published in at least one newspaper of general circulation within the local agency. As such, the notice was published in the Press Telegram on May 16, 2020. In addition, the notice was posted at three (3) public locations, which included inside City Hall, outside City Hall at the kiosk, and on the City's website. ATTACHMENTS A Location Map B. Aerial Map C. Draft Negative Declaration D. Initial Study E. Comments received to the draft Negative Declaration F. Resolution No. 3417 and 3418 15 Car Dr'lailir;g Duuq!a•;c; lcnnilv Mor\twry JirnetH:>L Cnrpet lk & floonng a; ·, A. LOCATION MAP lrnperial Hwy El ""'" Cf Circle~ 16 9 lr,tl'r Driving School Pairn Villa Apl:; II I" 9 f Hghlilrid t·JhiH)I Gup~.;;l HonH! B. AERIAL PHOTO 17 C Draft Negative Declaration CITY OF LYNWOOD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, PLANNING DIVISION LYNWOOD CITY HALL LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90262 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION LEAD CITY AGENCY SPECIFIC PLAN OR SPECIAL DISTRICT City of Lynwood Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan PROJECT TITLE CASE NO. EA No. 2019-06 CUP No. 2019-03, VAR No. 2020-01, SPR No. 2019-69 PROJECT LOCATION 3516, 3520 and 3532 E. Imperial Highway, Lynwood, CA 90262 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project proposes to construct, use and maintain a new 6,288 square foot automated car wash structure and demolish three- (3), single-story structures totaling 2,484 square feet utilized for a car dealership and one-(1) storage building. The new car wash will consist of a single-story, 32-foot tall structure with a 140-foot long car tunnel, supporting equipment, lobby, office/cashier, manager's office, a breakroom, restrooms, and 27 on-site parking stalls (two-(2) handicap and two-(2) employee stalls) with 24 of these stalls designated as customer drying/vacuum stations. The proposed daily hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The subject site consists of three-(3), rectangular shaped parcels totaling 37,500 square feet (0.86 acres), allowing C-2 (Light Commercial) uses, a General Plan designation of Commercial, and within "Corridor Mixed-Use 2" of the Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan. The project will require a Conditional Use Permit for the subject car wash use, a Site Plan Review for the structure, and also Zone Variance requests: 1) a reduced front yard setback and associated landscape buffer from 10 feet to four-(4) feet; and, 2) increased height for proposed wrought iron fencing within the front yard setback area from four-(4) feet to eight-(8) feet. A Tentative Parcel Map filing may be necessary to merge three-(3) parcels into one-(1 ). NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT IF OTHER THAN CITY AGENCY Rob Shokry 1400 Van Nuys Avenue, Suite A Gardena, CA 90249 FINDING: !The City of Lynwood proposes to adopt an IS/NO for the above-referenced project. The IS/ND is based on the finding that the project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment. The reasons to support such a finding are documented in the Initial Study prepared by the City. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 2) SEE ATTACHED SHEET(S) FOR ANY MITIGATION MEASURES IMPOSED. j Any written comments received during the public review period are attached together with the response of the Lead City Agency. The project decision-maker may adopt the negative declaration, amend it, or require mitigation or the preparation of an EIR. Any changes made should be supported by substantial evidence in the record and appropriate findings made. THE INITIAL STUDY PREPARED FOR THIS PROJECT IS ATTACHED. I NAME OF PERSON PREPARING THIS FORM TITLE TELEPHONE NUMBER Karen Figueredo Planning Associate (310) 603-0220 x247 I ADDRESS SIGNA~ DATE I 11330 Bullis Road -J?:M_ Yfi.J a;.~ Lynwood, CA 90262 <::: ~/~ )( ~ 5/19/2020 ·~- EA No. 2019-06 LEAD CITY AGENCY: City of Lynwood D. Initial Study CITY OF LYNWOOD OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK ROOM 395, CITY HALL LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90012 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT INITIAL STUDY and CHECKLIST (CEQA Guidelines Section 15063) I SPECIFIC PLAN OR SPECIAL DISTRICT I Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan DATE: 05-20-2020 RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES: Planning Division ENVIRONMENTAL CASE: RELATED CASES: EA No. 2019-06 CUP No. 2019-03, VAR No. 2020-01, SPR No. 2019-69 PREVIOUS ACTIONS CASE NO.: 0 Does have significant changes from previous actions. CUP No. 98-17 v Does NOT have significant changes from previous actions. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: NEW CONSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE OF A PROPOSED NEW 6,288 SQUARE FOOT AUTOMATED CAR WASH WITH 27 ON-SITE PARKING STALLS (24 CUSTOMER VACUUM AND DRYING STATIONS BAYS) ENV PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project proposes to construct, use and maintain a new 6,288 square foot automated car wash structure and demolish three-(3), single-story structures totaling 2,484 square feet utilized for a car dealership and one-(1) storage building. The new car wash will consist of a single-story, 32-foot tall structure with a 140-foot long car tunnel, supporting equipment, lobby, office/cashier, manager's office, a breakroom, restrooms, and 27 on-site parking stalls (two-(2) handicap and two-(2) employee stalls) with 24 of these stalls designated as customer drying/vacuum stations. The proposed daily hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The subject site consists of three-(3), rectangular shaped parcels totaling 37,500 square feet (0.86 acres), allowing C-2 (Light Commercial) uses, a General Plan designation of Commercial, and within "Corridor Mixed-Use 2" of the Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan. The project will require a Conditional Use Permit for the subject car wash use, a Site Plan Review for the structure, and also Zone Variance requests: 1) a reduced front yard setback and associated landscape buffer from 10 feet to four-(4) feet; and, 2) increased height for proposed wrought iron fencing within the front yard setback area from four-(4) feet to eight-(8) feet. A Tentative Parcel Map filing may be necessary to merge three-(3) parcels into one-(1 ). ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS: The project site is 37,500 square feet (0.86 acres) comprised of three-(3) lots within the Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan. All three-(3) parcels are zoned "Corridor Mixed-Use 2" per the Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan (C-2 uses), a "Commercial" general plan designation, and a frontage of 250 feet on the south side of East Imperial Highway. Prior to filing, the project site was developed and presently maintains three-(3), single-story commercial structures and a storage building with a vast majority of surface paved with limited landscaping areas. The applicant obtained a demolition permit from the City's Building Division and no demolition activities have occurred to date. Imperial Highway is a four-(4) lane roadway and is designated as a key "Arterial Street" according the City of Lynwood's General Plan, fully improved with pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, and may be subject to street dedication as determined by the Department of Public Works. Surrounding uses consist of multi-family units and commercial uses. The adjoining property to the north, across Imperial Highway is a two-(2) story financial institution and associated surface parking in the C-2 zone. Adjoining the property directly to the east, is a laundry mat and a surface parking area in the C-2 zone. The adjoining property to the south is improved with several one-(1) and two-(2) story apartment buildings with detached garages in the R-3 zone. The adjoining property to the west is improved with a one-(1) story convenience store and a one-(1) story ambulance/dispatching operation in the C-2 zone. The subject site's Assessor Parcel Numbers are 6173-013-004, 005 and 006. EA No. 2019-06 PROJECT LOCATION: I 2800 E. Imperial Highway, Lynwood, CA 90262 LYNWOOD TRANSIT AREA SPECIFIC PLAN: PLANNING COMMISSION: CORRIDOR MIXED-USE 2 CITY-WIDE I STATUS: I v I Does Conform to Plan ' I D Does NOT Conform to Plan l J EXISTING ZONING: MAX. DENSITY/INTENSITY l ALLOWED BY ZONING: CORRIDOR MIXED-USE 2 (C-2 Uses} N/A-NOT A RESIDENTIAL PROJECT I MAX. DENSITY/INTENSITY River Adjacent: GENERAL PLAN LAND USE: ALLOWED BY PLAN NO COMMERCIAL DESIGNATION: I I N/A-NOT A RESIDENTIAL I PROJECT PROPOSED PROJECT DENSITY: I N/A J EA No. 2019-06 Determination (To Be Completed By Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: ,r I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. 0 I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions on the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. 0 I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. 0 I find the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. 0 I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. Director of Community Development (310) 603-0220 Title Phone Evaluation Of Environmental Impacts: 1. A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants based on a project-specific screening analysis). 2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on-site, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. 3. Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less that significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. 4. "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of a mitigation measure has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to "Less Than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from "Earlier Analyses," as described in (5) below, may be cross-referenced). 5. Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR, or negative declaration. Section 15063 (c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following: a. Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b. Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c. Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. EA No. 2019-06 6. Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. 7. Supporting Information Sources: A sources list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 8. This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies should normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected. 9. The explanation of each issue should identify: a. The significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b. The mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance. EA No. 2019-06 Environmental Factors Potentially Affected: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. ---D AESTHETICS 0 GREEN HOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 0 AGRICULTURE AND FOREST D HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS RESOURCES MATERIALS D AIR QUALITY D HYDROLOGY AND WATER D BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES QUALITY D CULTURAL RESOURCES D LAND USE AND PLANNING D MINERAL RESOURCES D ENERGY B NOISE 0 GEOLOGY AND SOILS POPULATION AND HOUSING INITIAL STUDY CHECKLIST (TobecompretedbytheleadcrtyAgencvl Background PROPONENT NAME: Rob Shokry APPLICANT ADDRESS: 1400 Van Nuys Avenue, Suite A Gardena, CA 90249 AGENCY REQUIRING CHECKLIST: City of Lynwood Planning Division PROPOSAL NAME (if Applicable): ROCKETBLU/ LYNWOOD EXPRESS CARWASH EA No. 2019-06 D PUBLIC SERVICES D RECREATION D TRANSPORTATION D TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES D UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS D WILDFIRE D MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE PHONE NUMBER: (310) 748-2800 DATE SUBMITTED: 11/14/2019 Potentially Potentially significant Less than No impact significant unless mitigation significant impact incorporated impact I. AESTHETICS-Except as provided in Public Resources Code Section 21099, would the project: a. Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? v b. Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, v rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c. In non urbanized areas, substantially degrade the existing visual character or v quality of public views of the site and its surroundings? (Public views are those that are experienced from publicly accessible vantage point). If the project is in on urbanized area, would tho project conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality? d. Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect , day or nighttime views in the area? II. AGRICULTURE AND FOREST RESOURCES-In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. In determining whether impacts to forest resources, including timberland, are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to information compiled by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection regarding the state's inventory of forest land, including the Forest and Range Assessment Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment project; and forest carbon measurement methodology provided in Forest Protocols adopted by the California Air Resources Board. Would the project: a. Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the , Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to nonagricultural use? b. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? v c. Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public v Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code section 51104(g))? d. Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? v e. Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location v or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? Ill. AIR QUALITY -Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management district or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the followil}g determinations. Would the project: a. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? v b. Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for v which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard? c. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? v d. Result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting v a substantial number of people? IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES-Would the project: a. Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat v modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive v natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? c. Have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands v (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d. Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory v fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e. Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, v such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? EA No. 2019-06 Potentially Potentially significant Less than No impact significant unless mitigation significant impact incorporated impact f. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural v Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? V. CULTURAL RESOURCES-Would the project: a. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical , resource pursuant to § 15064.5? b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5? v c. Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? v lVI. ENERGY-Would the project: a. Result in potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project v construction or operation? b. Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy v efficiency? VII. GEOLOGY AND SOILS-Would the project: a. Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the v risk of loss, injury, or death involving: I) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent ~lquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map, issued by the State Geologist for , the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geol()gy_ S_pecial Publication 42. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? v iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? v iv) Landslides? , b. Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? v c. Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or' that would become v unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on-or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d. Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform v Building Code (1994), creating substantial direct or indirect risks to life or property? e. Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or v alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? f. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or v unique geologic feature? VIII. GREEN HOUSE GAS EMISSIONS-Would the project: a. Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may , have a significant impact on the environment? b. Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose v of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? IX. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS-Would the project: a. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the v routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through v reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c. Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous v materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d. Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites v compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? EA No. 2019-06 Potentially Potentially significant Less than No impact significant unless mitigation significant impact incorporated impact e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has v not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in the project area? f. Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency v response plan or emergency evacuation plan? g. Expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of v loss, injury or death involving wildland fires? X. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY-Would the project: a. Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or v otherwise substantially degrade surface or ground water quality? b. Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the project may impede sustainable v groundwater management of the basin? c. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including v through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would: i) result in a substantial erosion or siltation on-or off-site; ,; ii) substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner ,; which would result in flooding on-or offsite; iii) create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of v existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff; or iv) impede or redirect flood flows? v d. In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to ,; project inundation? e. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or v sustainable groundwater management plan? XI. LAND USE AND PLANNING -Would the project: a. Physically divide an established community? ,; b. Cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use v plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? XII. MINERAL RESOURCES -Would the project: a. Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of v value to the region and the residents of the state? b. Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource v recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? XIII. NOISE -Would the project: a. Generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in v the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b. Generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? v c. For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land ,; use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? XIV. POPULATION AND HOUSING-Would the project: a. Induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, v through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b. Displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the v construction of replacement housing elsewhere? EA No. 2019-06 Potentially Potentially significant Less than No impact significant unless mitigation significant Impact incorporated Impact XV. PUBUC SERVICES-Would the project a. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated v with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: Fire protection? v Police protection? _.., Schools? v Parks? v Other public facilities? v XVI. RECREATION a. Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional .., parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b. Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or v expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? XVII. TRANSPORTATION -Would the project: a. Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation v system, including transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities? b. Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines§ 15064.3, subdivision (b)? v c. Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp v curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? d. Result in inadequate emergency access? v XVIII. TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES-Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code§ 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landsc~e. sacred _mace, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is: i) Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, .., or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code section 5020.1 (k), or ii) A resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported .., by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code § 5024.1. In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resource Code § 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe. XIX. UTILITIES & SERVICE SYSTEMS-Would the project: a. Require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, v wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects? b. Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably v foreseeable future development during normal, dry and multiple dry years? c. Result in a determination by the waste water treatment provider, which serves v or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? d. Generate solid waste in excess of state or local standards, or in excess of the v capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals? e. ) Comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes v and regulations related to solid waste? XX. WILDFIRE -If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project: a. Substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency v evacuation plan? EA No. 2019-06 Potentially Potentially significant Less than No Impact significant unless mitigation significant Impact incorporated impact b. Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project occupants to pollutant concentrations from a v wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire? c. Require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) v that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment? d. Expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or v downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes? XXI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a. Does the project have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the v environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, substantially reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b. Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively v considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.)? c. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial v adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Note: Authority cited: Sections 21083, 21083.05, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 65088.4, Gov. Code; Sections 21080, 21083.05, 21095, Pub. Resources Code; Eureka Citizens for Responsible Govt. v. City of Eureka (2007) 147 Cai.App.4th 357; Protect the Historic Amador Waterways v. Amador Water Agency (2004) 116 Cai.App.4th at 11 09; San Franciscans Upholding the Downtown Plan v. City and County of San Francisco (2002) 102 Cai.App.4th 656. EA No. 2019-06 DISCUSSION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION (Attach additional sheets it necessary) The Environmental Impact Assessment includes the use of official City of Lynwood and other government source reference materials related to various environmental impact categories (e.g., Hydrology, Air Quality, Biology, Cultural Resources, etc.). The State of California, Department of Conservation, Division of Mines and Geology-Seismic Hazard Maps and reports, are used to identify potential future significant seismic events; including probable magnitudes, liquefaction, and landslide hazards. Based on applicant information provided in the Master Land Use Application and Environmental Assessment Form, impact evaluations were based on stated facts contained therein, including but not limited to, reference materials indicated above, field investigation of the project site, and any other reliable reference materials known at the time. Project specific impacts were evaluated based on all relevant facts indicated in the Environmental Assessment Form and expressed through the applicant's project description and supportive materials. Both the Initial Study Checklist and Checklist Explanations, in conjunction with the City of Lynwood's application of CEQA Guidelines, were used to reach reasonable conclusions on environmental impacts as mandated under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project as identified in the project description and that no substantial evidence was found that the project or any of its aspects would cause a significant effect on the environment, thereby qualifying the project for a negative declaration (Friends of B Street v. City of Hayward (1980) 106 Cal. App. 3d 988). Therefore, this environmental analysis concludes that a Negative Declaration as the impacts created by the project do not require any mitigation measures and/or conditions and do not exceed a level of less than significant. The environmental case file known as EA No. 2019-06 and the associated case(s), CUP No. 2019-03, VAR No. 2020-01, and SPR No. 2019-69. Finally, based on the fact that the project impacts do not exceed the threshold of less than significant, and based on the findings and thresholds for Mandatory Findings of Significance as described in the California Environmental Quality Act, section 15065, the overall project impact(s) on the environment will not: • Substantially degrade environmental quality. • Substantially reduce fish or wildlife habitat. • Cause a fish or wildlife habitat to drop below self sustaining levels. • Threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community. • Reduce number, or restrict range of a rare, threatened, or endangered species. • Eliminate important examples of major periods of California history or prehistory. • Achieve short-term goals to the disadvantage of long-term goals. • Result in environmental effects that are individually limited but cumulatively considerable. • Result in environmental effects that will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All supporting documents and references are contained in the Environmental Case File referenced above and may be viewed in the Planning Division of Lynwood City Hall. For City information, addresses and phone numbers: visit the City's website athttp://lynwood.ca.us/; Departments ; Community Development; Building, Safety and Planning ; or Planning Division, City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262 Public Works Department Information and contact information -http://lynwood.ca.us/public-works/# or City's main website under Departments; Public Works. PREPARED BY: TITLE: TELEPHONE NO.: DATE: Karen Figueredo Planning Associate (310) 603-0220 x247 05/20/2020 EA No. 2019-06 Impact? Explanation APPENDIX A: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS EXPLANATION TABLE I. AESTHETICS a. NO IMPACT The project site is not located within or near any known scenic vista. No impact is anticipated. b. NO IMPACT The project site is in a developed urban area and not located on land or an area containing natural or structurally scenic resources. No impact is anticipated. c. NO IMPACT The subject site is within a nonurbanized area, but will not substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings. Public views are not being further impacted. The project conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality. No impact is anticipated. d. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The project proposes a source of light and glare and does not exceed a level beyond what presently exists (dealership use and a storage building-three-(3) structures). The construction materials utilized and latest lighting technology will fully address potential impacts and no mitigation measures are required. Any potential impacts will be less than significant. II . AGRICULTURE AND FOREST RESOURCES a. NO IMPACT The project site is located in a developed urban area, is not used for agricultural uses, and is zoned for light commercial uses. There is no farmland or agricultural or forest uses on or in proximity to the site. No impact will occur. b. NO IMPACT The project site is located in a developed urban area, is not used for agricultural uses and is zoned light commercial uses. There is no farmland or agricultural or forest uses on or in proximity to the site. No impact will occur. c. NO IMPACT The project site is located in a developed urban area, is not used for agricultural uses and is zoned light commercial uses. There is no farmland or agricultural or forest uses on or in proximity to the site. No impact will occur. d. NO IMPACT The project site is located in a developed urban area, is not used for agricultural uses and is zoned light commercial uses. There is no farmland or agricultural or forest uses on or in proximity to the site. No impact will occur. EA No. 2019-06 Mitigation Measures lm act? e. NO IMPACT Ill. AIR QUALITY a. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT b. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT c. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT d. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES a. NO IMPACT b. NO IMPACT c. NO IMPACT EA No. 2019-06 Ex lanation The project site is located in a developed urban area, is not used for agricultural uses and is zoned light commercial uses. There is no farmland or agricultural or forest uses on or in proximity to the site. No impact will occur. The project will not conflict with or obstruct any air quality plan. The project has the potential to contribute to a reduction in air quality by generating additional trips to the site; however, it does not reach the established threshold of potential significance for air quality per the SCAQMD. Impacts will be less than significant. The project is not expected to result in any air quality violations. The project has the potential to contribute to a reduction in air quality by generating additional trips to the site; however, the impacts do not reach a net increase level affecting any applicable federal or state standards. Impacts will be less than significant. The project is not expected to cause any substantial pollutant concentrations exposing sensitive receptors. Impacts will be less than significant. The construction phase will be closely monitored by the applicant and various city departments and any affects (odors as well as other construction and operational activities) to the public are considered less than significant. The project site is within an urbanized area, and does not contain any known candidate, sensitive, or special status species. No impact will result. The project site does not contain any riparian habitat or other identified sensitive natural communities. No impact will result. The project site does not contain any wetlands. No impact will result. Mitigation Measures Impact? d. NO IMPACT e. NO IMPACT f. NO IMPACT V. CULTURAL RESOURCES a. NO IMPACT b. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT c. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT VI. ENERGY a. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT EA No. 2019-06 Explanation The project site is not within or near any locations that would affect the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or have any affect upon (established or migratory) native resident, wildlife corridors, or native wildlife nursery locations. No impact will result. No protected trees or tree preservations policies/ordinances protecting biological resources are affected and no impacts to this category exist. No impact will result. The project site is not located in or near the area of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan or other approved habitat conservation plan. No impact will result. The subject site does not contain any historical resources pursuant to §15064.5. No impact will result. The project is not located on a site with any known archaeological resources pursuant to § 15064.5; however, the applicant shall abide by current law if archaeological resources are discovered during grading or construction. Therefore, impacts will be less than significant. The project is not located on a site with any known paleontological resources, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries; however, the applicant shall abide by current law if paleontological resources are discovered during grading or construction. Therefore, impacts will be tess than significant. The projects will result in a minimal increase in the consumption or energy, but have no affects to being wasteful or inefficient in its operations. The car wash facility is new and state-of-the-art and is not anticipated to rise to a level of less than significant. Therefore, impacts will be less than significant. Mitigation Measures Impact? b. NO IMPACT VII. GEOLOGY AND SOILS a. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT i. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ii. NO IMPACT iii. NO IMPACT iv. NO IMPACT EA No. 2019-06 Explanation The proposed use will not conflict with any state or local plan associated with energy resources for both the development and operations of the new car wash. No impact will result. The project will not result in any significant (directly or indirectly) cause of any potential or substantial adverse effects that include risks of loss, injury or even death. The proposed structure is pre- manufactured building that complies the latest in building standards and codes. Any potential impacts are considered less than significant. The site might be subject to strong ground shaking and the project has taken this possibility in account by incorporating seismic measures into the design of project. The potential impact is satisfactorily addressed and any potential impacts are considered to be at a less than significant level for this category. The subject site is located in an area not known to have historically significant seismic activity. The subject project is a being develop with a single-story, state- of-the-art structure and no impacts are anticipated to result. The subject site is considered to be located within a liquefaction zone and the proposed structure will be developed to offset any potential impacts. No impact will result. The subject site is not upon land subject to landslides and no impacts are anticipated. Mitigation Measures Mitigation Impact? Explanation Measures b. NO IMPACT No soil erosion or loss topsoil will result. No impact will result. c. NO IMPACT The project site is not located in a liquefaction prone area. No impact will result. d. NO IMPACT The projer.t site i" not located in a area known to have expansive soils. No impact will result. e. NO IMPACT The project will be serviced by a city sewer system and no septic tank or alternative waste water disposal system will utilized or proposed. No impact will result. f. NO IMPACT The project will have affect (directly or indirectly) a paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature. No impact will result. VIII. GREEN HOUSE GAS EMISSIONS a. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT Presently, the City of Lynwood is developing methodologies and inventories for quantifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and evaluating various strategies and mitigation measures to determine the most effective course of action to meet the State goals as set forth under AB32. A project's consistency with the implementing programs and regulations to achieve the statewide greenhouse gas emission reduction goals established under AB32 cannot be evaluated explicitly because they are still under development. However, the State of California has required that GHG emissions be reduced to 1990 levels. The proposed construction of a car wash is not expected to significantly increase the emission of GHG during construction and operation phases of the project. Therefore, impacts will be less than significant. EA No. 2019-06 Mitigation Impact? Explanation Measures b. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT Presently, the City of Lynwood is developing methodologies and inventories for quantifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and evaluating various strategies and mitigation measures to determine the most effective course of action to meet the State goals as set forth under AB32. A project's consistency with the implementing programs and regulations to achieve the statewide greenhouse gas emission reduction goals established under AB32 cannot be evaluated explicitly because they are still under development. However, the State of California has required that GHG emissions be reduced to 1990 levels. The proposed construction of a car wash is not expected to significantly increase the emission of GHG during construction and operation phases of the project. Therefore, impacts will be less than significant. IX. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS a. NO IMPACT No hazardous materials are proposed to be routinely transported, used, or disposed of as a part of the project. No impact will result. b. NO IMPACT The project site is not located a Methane Zone, and no hazardous materials are proposed to be routinely transported, used, or disposed of as a part of the project. No impact will result. c. NO IMPACT The project site is not located with 1/2 mile of a school, and hazardous emissions or the handling of hazardous materials, substances or waste is not anticipated. No impact will result. d. NO IMPACT The project site is not included on a list of known hazardous materials sites. No impact will result. e. NO IMPACT The project site is not located within an airport land use plan or within two miles of any public airport. No impact will result. f. NO IMPACT The project site is not located within two miles of any private airstrip. No impact will result. g. NO IMPACT The project will not impair the implementation of or interfere with an emergency response or evacuation plan. Construction plans will be reviewed by the EA No. 2019-06 Mitigation Impact? Explanation Measures Building Division as well as the LA County Fire Department. No impact will result. X. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY a. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The proposed project is not anticipated to violate any water quality or waste discharge requirements. The project does not involve a process that would result in a point source discharge to a receiving water body nor is the project anticipated to create conditions, which may result in soil erosion, sediment runoff or nonpoint sources of contamination. Impacts will be less than significant. b. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT While the project is not anticipated to violate any water quality or waste discharge requirements, it may generate polluted runoff during its construction phase. However, the project will be required to comply with Low Impact Development requirements, which will reduce any impacts to a less than significant level. c. NO IMPACT While the existing drainage pattern of the site may change, it will not cause substantial erosion or siltation on-or off-site, and the project will be required to comply with Lynwood Municipal Code requirements. No impact will result. i. NOIMP/\CT No substnntial erosion or siltation is anticipated or will result. No impact will result. ii. NO IMPACT The site fully paved and increased rate of surface runoff is anticipated. No impact will result. iii. NO IMPACT The proposed project is not anticipated to create or contribute to runoff water that would exceed the capacity of any existing or planned stormwater discharge systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff. No impact will result. EA No. 2019-06 Mitigation Impact? Explanation Measures iv. NO IMPACT While the existing drainage pattern of the site may change, it will not cause substantial erosion or siltation on-or off-site, and the project will be required to comply with L.A.M.C. Section 64. 70, which will reduce any impacts to a less than significant level. d. NO IMPACT The subject site is not within a 100 year flood zone. No impact will result. e. NO IMPACT The project does not conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan. No impact will result. XI. LAND USE AND PLANNING a. NO IMPACT The project is in a location that is surrounded by similar uses. It will not divide an established community. No impact will result. b. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The Lynwood Municipal Code requires specific entitlements to allow the proposed project, which the project is seeking through this request. With the approval of the requested entitlements, the project will be in conformance with the Lynwood Municipal Code and all applicable land use regulations, and impacts will be less than significant. XII. MINERAL RESOURCES a. NO IMPACT No impacts are anticipated as the site is not located in a known area of mineral resources. b. NO IMPACT No impacts are anticipated as the site is not located in a known area of mineral resources. XIII. NOISE a. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT Exposure to high levels of noise may occur during the construction & operation phases of the project. The potential impacts are considered less than significant. EA No. 2019-06 Mitigation Impact? Explanation Measures b. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The project is not expected to create significant groundbourne noise for both its construction & operational phases. The potential impacts are considered less than significant. c. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The project is not located within the vicinity or within 2 miles of an airport or private airstrip. No impact will result. XIV. POPULATION AND HOUSING a. NO IMPACT The project proposes a car wash and is a permitted use with an approved conditionai use permit. No impacts will result. b. NO IMPACT The project will not displace anyone which would thereby necessitate the construction of housing or any replacement housing. XV. PUBLIC SERVICES a. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The potential impacts to this overall category range between no impact and a less than significant impact as described below. Fire protection? -NO IMPACT The Los Angeles County Fire Department will review the project and impose any necessary, standard conditions. The potential impacts are considered less than significant. Police protection? -LESS THAN The project site will be served by the Los SIGNIFICANT IMPACT Angeles County Sheriffs Department. The level of service for police is not increase. The potential impacts are considered less than significant. Schools? -NO IMPACT The project will not have an impact upon schools. No impacts will result. Parks? -NO IMPACT The project does not affect park or recreational uses. No impacts will result. EA No. 2019-06 Mitigation Impact? Explanation Measures Other public facilities? -NO IMPACT The project does not propose new development reaching a threshold likely to generate any significant demand for other types of public facilities. No impacts will result. XVI. RECREATION a. NO IMPACT The proposed project will not increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks. No impacts will result. b. NO IMPACT The proposed project does not include recreational facilities onsite. No impacts will result. XVII. TRANSPORTATION a. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The proposed project does not substantially not conflict with any program, plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system (including transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities). As a result, the potential impacts are considered less than significant. b. NO IMPACT !The proposed project does not conflict or Is inconsistent with any CEQA Guidelines delineated in SS 15063.2, Subdivision (b). No impacts will result. c. NO IMPACT The project will not in any way affect air traffic patterns in the area. No impact will occur. d. NO IMPACT The project does not affect emergency access. No impacts will result. XVIII. TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES I. NO IMPACT The project site is not listed in any Historical Resources or in local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code section 5020.1 (k). No impacts will result. EA No. 2019-06 Mitigation Impact? Explanation Measures ii. NO IMPACT The project site does not have any affects upon the criteria! of this resources section. No impacts will result. XIX. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS a. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The project is well served by the City's existing infrRstruc:turA system and local utility providers. As a result, the anticipated impacts will be less than significant. b. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT It has been determined by the Lynwood Public Works Department that the project can be supplied with water from purchased Central Basin Municipal Water District (CBMWD), subject to the City of Lynwood's Urban Water Management Plan and upon payment of regular service connection charges. All required water mains have been installed. As a result, the anticipated impacts will be less than significant. EA No. 2019-06 Impact? c. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT d. NO IMPACT e. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT XX. WILDFIRE a. NO IMPACT b. NO IMPACT c. NO IMPACT d. NO IMPACT EA No. 2019-06 Explanation It has been determined by the Lynwood Public Works Department that no potential problems to existing sewer/storm drain lines or potential maintenance problems will be caused by the project. Impacts will be less than significant. The project does not have the potential to increase the amount of solid waste going to landfills and could have a cumulative impact on the City's waste disposal capacity. No impacts will result. The project as proposed will be in compliance with state, federal, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste. Impacts will be less than significant. The project does not have the potential impairing any adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. No impact will result. The single-story design of the project and code-compliant construction will be affect by slope, prevailing winds, and other factors or exacerbated by wildfire risks No impact will result. The project will require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that would exacerbate fire risk or the in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment. No impact will result. The project will not expose people or structures to significant risks that would include downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes. No impact will result. Mitigation Measures Mitigation Impact? Explanation Measures XXI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a. NO IMPACT The proposed project does not have the potential to significantly degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of fish or wildlife species, or threaten to eliminate a plant animal community. The project is located in a developed, urbanized area, will not disrupt or hinder any known habitats, and is not a recognized cultural or historical resource. No impact will result. b. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The surrounding properties are all medium density residential and commericial in nature, and there are no known current or future projects in the immediate vicinity that, in conjunction with this proposed project, would result in cumulatively significant environmental impacts. Any project impacts that are individually limited but could be cumulatively considerable do not rise to a level that is considered less than significant level. c. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The project as a whole will not rise to a level that would affect human beings to a level above less than significant level. EA No. 2019-06 STATE OF CALIFORNIA-CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AT ION DISTRICT 7 -Office of Regional Planning 100 S. MAIN STREET, MS 16 LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 PHONE (213) 897-0475 FAX (213) 897-1337 TTY 711 www.dot.ca.gov May 28, 2020 Karen Figueredo City of Lynwood Planning Division 11330 Bullis Road Lynwood, CA 90262 Dear Karen Figueredo: E. Comments received to the Draft ND Gavin Newsom. Goyemor Making Conservation a California Way of Life. RE: Rocketblu/Lynwood Express Car Wash - Negative Declaration (NO) SCH # 2020050412 GTS # 07-LA-2020-03267 Vic. LA-105/PM: R11.549 Thank you for including the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in the environmental review process for the above referenced NO. The project proposes to construct a new 6,288 square foot automated car wash structure and demolish three, single-story structures totaling 2,484 square feet. The City of Lynwood is the Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project is located approximately 2,000 feet away from Interstate 105 in Lynwood. However, from reviewing the NO, Caltrans does not expect project approval to result in a direct adverse impact to the existing State transportation facilities. As a reminder, any transportation of heavy construction equipment and/or materials which requires use of oversized-transport vehicles on State highways will need a Caltrans transportation permit. Caltrans recommends that the project limit construction traffic to off-peak periods to minimize the potential impact on State facilities. If construction traffic is expected to cause delays on any State facilities, please submit a construction traffic control plan detailing these delays for Caltrans' review. If you have any questions about these comments, please contact Emily Gibson, the project coordinator, at Emily.Gibson@dot.ca.gov, and refer to GTS # 07-LA-2020-03267. Sincerely, MIYA EDMONSON IGRICEQA Branch Chief cc: Scott Morgan, State Clearinghouse "Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California's economy and livability" F. Resolution No. 3417 and 3418 RESOLUTION NO. 3417 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-03 TO ALLOW AN AUTOMATED CAR WASH USE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3516-3532 EAST IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 6173-013-004, 005 AND 006) WITHIN THE LYNWOOD TRANSIT AREA SPECIFIC PLAN. WHEREAS, the Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-03 (''CUP'') to allow an automated car wash at 3516-3532 East Imperial Highway, further described as Assessor's Parcel Number 6173-013-004, 005 and 006 (''Property'') in the Transit Specific Plan Area land use designation of "Corridor Mixed-Use 2" and zoned as "Commercial" (''Project''); and WHEREAS, the Project includes a new 6,288 square foot automated car wash structure and will demolish three-(3), single-story structures totaling 2,484 square feet utilized for a car dealership and a storage building. The new car wash will consist of a single-story, 32 foot tall structure with a 140-foot long car tunnel, supporting equipment, lobby, office/cashier, manager's office, a breakroom, restrooms, and 27 on-site parking stalls (two-(2) handicapped and two-(2) employee stalls) of which 25 of these stalls designated as customer drying/vacuum stations. WHEREAS, pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, sections: 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, the project completed an Initial Study review and a Negative Declaration (ND) completed pursuant to Section 15064(f)(3) of CEQA guidelines. The impacts associated with a Negative Declaration was prepared as the conclusions of the Initial Study determined that the project could not have a significant effect on the environment. WHEREAS, on June 9, 2020, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed and advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony related to Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-03; and WHEREAS, the Lynwood Planning Commission has sufficiently considered all testimony presented to them in order to make the following determination. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood as follows: SECTION 1. The Lynwood Planning Commission hereby finds and determines as follows: 1 A. That the proposed conditional use is consistent with the general plan, The project site is designated in the General Plan as Commercial and on the zoning map as a Light Commercial (C-2) zone, which conditionally permits a car wash use. Goal LU-2 of the City's General Plan requires the City plan for a range of commercial sites that serve the needs of the community. The proposed car wash use requires a CUP and the approval of this entitlement request would provide an additional service option to those living, working, and visiting the City of Lynwood. Further points that support how the proposed CUP is consistent with the City's General Plan include the subject site's history of maintaining commercial uses. Therefore, based upon the above findings, the subject CUP is consistent with the General Plan. B. That the nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings and structures have been considered, and that the use will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, building, or structures; The proposed car wash will not be materially detrimental to any adjacent uses, buildings, or structures in the immediate vicinity of the subject site due to safeguards set in-place by the conditions of approval listed within CUP No. 2019- 03. The proposed use is further safeguarded by the fact that the approved project will be required to complete a City Building Division plan check review and pass a series of progressive inspections to complete construction of the project. The Building nivision review will ensure compliance with all Building Division Codes. Furthermore, the approved car wash structure and overall site improvements will be reviewed by, and require approval from, the Los Angeles County Fire Department to ensure compliance with all current fire protection codes as well. The project is designed with car wash tunnels projecting away from sensitive, residential receptors to the south and a lighting plan that shield light from spilling over into adjoining properties. The applicant will also be required to maintain the site free of graffiti as the CUP includes a condition that any graffiti placed within the control of the operator be abated and painted to match the existing surface within 24 hours its placement. The operator will also be required to ensure that no loitering occurs, at any time, to preserve a positive image of the community. The conditions of approval required by the Planning Division, in conjunction with the safeguards described above, have been developed and are intended to mitigate any potential adverse impacts to the adjacent uses and ensure that all construction and operational activities do not result in any adverse effects or materially detrimental impacts to the adjacent uses, buildings, or structures. 2 C. That the site for the proposed conditional use is of adequate size and shape to accommodate the use and buildings proposed; The subject property is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the conditionally permitted car wash use. The site is approximately 37,500 square feet in area and the proposed car wash will be a 6,288 square foot structure, which will consist of a single-story structure with a 140-foot long car tunnel, supporting equipment, lobby, office/cashier, manager's office, a breakroom, restrooms, and 27 on-site parking stalls of the 27 on-site parking stalls, two (2) stalls will be designated as handicapped with both of them having a drying/vacuum stations, two (2) stalls will be designated as employee parking and 23 stalls will be designated as customer drying/vacuum stations. The car wash design meets on-site vehicle circulation requirements and will have more than sufficient egress and ingress to the entire property in compliance with all City Engineer requirements. As a result, the subject site's characteristics (size and shape) are more than sufficient and appropriate to accommodate the proposed car wash use and the proposed structure. D. That the proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development standards of the zoning district; and The Applicant's CUP request complies with all applicable development standards established by the City's zoning code and the Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan "Corridor Mixed-Use 2", specifically meeting and exceeding parking requirements, landscaping requirements, building height, and building setbacks. The project is requesting two (2) Major Zone Variance requests, which includes a reduction of the front yard setback/private property landscape buffer to allow compliance with parking lot driveway width access dimensions and increased fence height for improved site security. These two (2) Major Zone Variance requests will be reviewed and considered on their own merits by a separate set of findings. Based upon the supporting facts, a finding is confirmed in the positive that the proposed condition use complies with all applicable development standards associated with site's underlying zoning and requirements of the specific plan. E. That the proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent of this zoning code; The construction of a new car wash use observes the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and the requirements of Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan. The project site has three (3) single-story structures totaling 2,484 square feet, which are presently utilized for a car dealership and an accessory storage building. All existing structures will be demolished to develop the car wash use. The new car wash use will be consistent and more in observance with updated specific plan 3 and respective zoning code regulations; thereby, in greater observance of the spirit and intent of the zoning code. Some of the more compliant aspects of the project include the creation and development of an attractive streetscape design that creates a sense of place and positive identity as required by the goals and objectives of the Lynwood Zoning Code and the Lynwood Transit Area Specific Plan "Corridor Mixed-Use 2" guidelines. As such, the proposed conditional use will result in a project that observes the spirit and intent of the City's zoning code. SECTION 2. Based on the above recitals, the staff report accompanying this Resolution, and public comment, the Planning Commission hereby finds Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-03 is consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the land use element, land use plan, and housing element of the City's general plan and that the proposed automated car wash will not adversely affect surrounding properties and approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-03. SECTION 3. The Lynwood Planning Commission hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-03 to allow an automated car wash at 3516-3532 East Imperial Highway (Assessor's Parcel Number 6173-013-004, 005 and 006) subject to the following conditions: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT-PLANNING DIVISION 1. The Project shall comply with all City of Lynwood Municipal Code, Calirornia Building Code, Los Angeles County Fire Code and applicable State of California and Federal regulations and shall comply with requirements of City of Lynwood Departments. 2. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the Applicant shall sign a Statement of Acceptance that states he/she has read, understands and agrees to all Conditions of this approval and that acceptance of these Conditions waives any challenge as to the validity of these Conditions. 3. Development of the Project shall substantially conform to the Project depicted on the approved Site Plan and Elevations on file stamped June 9, 2020, unless otherwise amended by these Conditions of Approval. Said amendment shall apply to compliance with City of Lynwood Residential Design Guidelines. Any subsequent modification of the Project site or structures thereon shall first be reported to the Community Development Department, Planning Division for review. 4. Prior to scheduling a final inspection from the Building Division, the Applicant/Property Owner shall obtain final signatures from other Departments indicating compliance with all Conditions. 4 5. Approval of this Project shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of the approval and shall become null and void and of no effect whatsoever after that date. 6. The City has determined that City, its employees, agents and officials should, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be fully protected from any loss, injury, damage, claim, lawsuit, expense, attorney fees, litigation expenses, court cost or any other cost arising out of or in any way related to the issuance of this Site Plan Review, or the activities conducted pursuant to this Site Plan Review. Accordingly, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Rob Shorky, and his representative(s), or his successors shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its employees, agents and officials, from and against any liability, claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, regulatory proceedings, losses, expenses or cost of any kind, whether actual, alleged or threatened, including, but not limited to, actual attorney fees, litigation expenses and court costs of any kind without restriction or limitation, incurred in relation to, as a consequence of arising out of or in any way attributable to, actually, allegedly or impliedly, in whole or in part, the issuance of the Site Plan Review, or the activities conducted pursuant to this Site Plan Review. Rob Shorky, and his representative(s), or his successors shall pay such obligations as they are incurred by City, its employees, agents and officials, and in the event of any claim or lawsuit, shall submit a deposit in such amount as the City reasonably determines necessary to protect the City from exposure to fees, costs or liability with respect to such claim or lawsuit. 7. Prior to commencement of construction activity, the Applicant shall submit for plan check and approval. Said plans shall be marked with the Project file number (CUP No. 2019-03, VAR 2020-01 & SPR No. 2019-69) and shall contain Conditions of Approval printed on the plans. 8. All appeals must be brought within ten (1 0) business days of the date of the final action by the Planning Commission. An appeal will be scheduled for public hearing before the Lynwood City Council. Persons filing the appeal must submit an application and pay a fee of $1 ,385.00. 9. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the Applicant shall submit a Landscape and Irrigation Plan to the Planning Division for review and approval by the Planning and Building Manager. Said landscaping and irrigation shall be installed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 10. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the Applicant shall provide graphic evidence of, or shall place a note on the Building Plans pertaining to, the following in a manner meeting the approval of the Planning and Building Manager: 5 • Roof material shall be non-reflective to include clay tile, concrete tile, synthetic tile, or ARC 80 Composition Asphalt; • Driveway and parking areas shall be paved with concrete and maintained; • Air conditioner, heating, cooling ventilation equipment, swimming pool pumps and heaters and all other mechanical devices shall be located within the rear yard, screened from view of surrounding properties and streets, and so operated that they do not disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of neighboring residents; • Dimensions and materials of all existing and proposed fencing/walls; • Neutral or earth tone structural exterior colors; and, • Structures shall be architecturally compatible in material and colors. 11. The Property Owner shall maintain a proactive approach to eliminate graffiti from structures, fences/walls, and accessory buildings on a daily basis and shall remove all graffiti within 24 hours of placement of graffiti. 12. Prior to commencement of Project grading/construction, the Applicant shall submit evidence to Building and Safety Division that all contractors working on the Project site have a valid City of Lynwood business license. 13. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the Applicant shall remit the following Development Impact Fees, and any other required Fees to the City of Lynwood: • Art in Public Places Fee; • Impact Fee; • Drainage Fee; • Plan Check Fee; and, • School Fee. 14. Prior to submittal of building plans for plan check, the Applicant/Property Owner shall provide proof of LA County Fire Department approval (stamped plans). 15. The car wash shall be operated in a manner which does not create any unacceptable noise levels in violation of the Noise Ordinance or in violation of any other provisions of the Lynwood Municipal Code, state, or federal law. Any nuisances associated with the car wash must be abated immediately upon notice by the City. 16. The applicant shall design all outdoor lighting including parking lot lighting with full shields, and cut off flat lenses to ensure that all light from any fixture will not direct light skyward, and will minimize light pollution -flood lights are strictly prohibited. 17. Lighting within the parking lot shall be so designed as to prevent conflict between luminaries and any parking lot shade tree canopy. 6 18. The applicant shall submit a Final Photometric Plan which identifies the overall lighting levels onsite while maintaining a minimum of 1-foot candle. The lighting plan shall be designed to minimize lighting levels after the business is closed while maintaining sufficient security lighting. 19. Business hours shall be limited from Monday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00p.m. 20. The applicant shall screen all roof mounted equipment. Rooftop screening of mechanical equipment shall be provided through architectural design of the building elevations. 21. The two (2) required employee parking stalls shall not contain any vacuum equipment or used as a drying station. In addition the parking stalls shall be mark as "employee parking only" to differentiate them from the other twenty five (25) parking stalls. 22. The applicant shall submit Final Landscaping and Irrigation Plans to the Planning Department prior to issuance of a building permit. 23. The applicant shall ensure that all irrigation for landscaping shall be on automatic timer. 24. Anything which is not shown on application/plans, or which is not specifically approved, or which is not in compliance with this section, is not approved. Any application and/or plans which are defective as to, but not limited to, omissions, dimensions, scale, use, colors, materials, encroachments, easements, etc., shall render any entitlements granted by this section nulls and void. Construction (if any) must cease until all requirements of this section are complied with. Development entitlements may be withheld until Code violations are abated. 25. All proposed light standards must be decorative and consistent with the architectural design of the building. 26. Vending machines, ATMs, Payphones, and/or similar machines/devices are prohibited outside the building, with the exception of vending machines being permitted in the vending area. 27. No windows signage shall be allowed along the frontage of the building or on any roll-up doors. 28. The Applicant must utilize vacuum equipment that minimize the visual impacts from the public right-of-way. 7 29. No text referencing the vacuum area shall be allowed on the proposed canopies and/or equipment. 30. Provide vacuum details prior to installation and final prior to plan check submittal. The City Planning Division must confirm and aesthetically pleasing design from street view. 31. All proposed canopies/shade covers must be submitted to the Planning Division for review and approval. All canopies/shade covers must incorporate a roof design that is consistent with the slope and design of the wash tunnel roof, and be constructed of a permanent and durable building material, and not of impermanent, removable canvas material. 32. The wash tunnel must incorporate a clear finish and two metal doors to protect the vending machines areas. 33. Trash cans must be permanently affixed to the ground, provide a detail for approval by Planning Division prior to plan check submittal. 34. The landscaping on-site must be kept and maintained in good condition at all times. 35. All landscaped areas shall utilize drought-tolerant planting material. 36. Vertical landscaping must be provided along the trash enclosure. 37. Provide landscape plans prepared and stamped by a landscape architect for review and approval by the Planning Division. The landscaping and irrigation plans shall be in compliance with the regulations in place at the time of building permit issuance. 38. An irrigation plan must be provided, which illustrates compliance with LMC . 39. Driveway gates must be consistent with the design of the building. The applicant must obtain Planning Division approval prior to submitting to plan check. 40. All conditions of approval must be met prior to Building Permit Final inspection. 41. Per LMC Section 3-11 Loitering and truancy is prohibited on or around the premises. 42. The Applicant must post "No Loitering" signs within the parking arears adjacent to the business and the Applicant must notify the Sheriff of any such instances that the employees are not able to handle. 8 43. The subject business must be operated so as to not constitute a noise problem to neighboring properties. Noise level must be maintained pursuant to the LMC Section 3-12. 44. This project shall comply with the Conditions of Approval of Site Plan Review No. 2019-69. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT-BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION 45. All construction shall meet or exceed the minimum building standards that are referenced in the following: • The California Building Code-2019 edition; • The California Plumbing Code-2019 edition; • The California Mechanical Code-2019 edition; • The Los Angeles County Fire Code-2019 edition; • The National Electric Code-2019 edition. In cases where the provisions of the California Building Code, the City of Lynwood Municipal Code, or the plans or specifications in these plans may conflict, the more restrictive provisions shall govern. 46. Applicant/property owner must provide a copy of the permit card signed by all departments prior to scheduling a final inspection. PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 47. All matters and improvements shall be consistent with the ordinances, standards, and procedures of the City's Development Standards, Engineering Procedures and Standards, Water Standards, and Planting Standards of the Department of Parks and Recreation. 48. Must comply with Storm Water Requirements during construction. All the drainage design criteria shall be per the Los Angeles Flood Control District and the City of Lynwood Standards, in case of a conflict, the City's Standards will prevail. 49. All public works improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the latest edition of the SPPWC Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction ("Green Book") and Lynwood City Standards, and to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 50. Developer shall be responsible to meet all water requirements and guidelines of the City of Lynwood Water Division, the Los Angeles County Health Department and Los Angeles County Fire Department. 9 51. The prov1s1on of fire protection water systems, hydrants, and appropriate easements shall be in conformance with the City of Lynwood and Los Angeles County Fire Department. Proposed hydrant shall be installed per City of Lynwood standards and allow adequate space for pedestrian access on existing sidewalk. 52. Control of dust shall be by sprinkling of water, use of approved dust preventatives, modifications of operations or any other means acceptable to the City t=ngineer, City of Lynwood, the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), the AQMD, and any Health or Environmental Control Agency having jurisdiction over the area. The City Engineer shall have the authority to suspend all construction operations if, in his opinion, the developer fails to adequately provide for dust control. 53. Comply with all Federal, State, and local agency requirements pertaining to the Clean Water Act, which establishes regulations, set forth in the Countywide National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit. 54. This project is subject to the City of Lynwood's Construction and Demolition Ordinance. Determination shall be made upon submittal of the project's cost estimate to the Department of Public Works. Building permits and/or demolition permits shall not be issued until developer/project owner contacts the Department of Public Works, Engineering Division. 55. Grading or drainage plans shall be prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department /Engineering Division. Show all existing and proposed driveways, curb & gutter, sidewalks, handicap ramps, street trees, tree wells, street lights, street signs, power poles, fire hydrants, bus stop furnishings, utility boxes, meters, traffic signal poles and cabinets, parkway drains, etc. on the plans. 56. Submit to this office a Geologist/Soils report signed by a Registered Soils Engineer. 57. An encroachment permit from the Engineering Division is required for all off-site improvements. 58. Secure and provide copy of sewer connection permit from Los Angeles County Sanitation District at 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA (562) 698-7411. 59. Comply with the City's Storm Water Management Ordinance and SUSMP requirements. Pursuant to Section 14.13 of the City for Lynwood Municipal Code relating to the control of pollutants carried by stormwater runoff, structural and/or treatment control best management practices (BMP's); A maintenance agreement for the 10 Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) shall be signed by the owner(s) and submitted to the Department of Public Works /Engineering Division. 60. Developers shall pay all applicable development fees including drainage, sewer, water and parkway trees prior to issuance of any building permits. 61. Provide an engineer's cost estimate for all public works improvements and pay all plan-check fees in accordance with the latest fee schedule prior to plan review. 62. Pay permit and inspection fees associated with this project in accordance with the latest fee schedule at the time of permit issuance and inspection. 63. No final sign off shall be given until all conditions of approval from the Public Works Dept. have been completed . COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT 64. Review and approval by the County of Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Prevention Engineering Section Building Plan Check Unit may be required for this project prior to building permit issuance. Contact the County of Los Angeles Fire Prevention Engineering Section Plan Check Office for specific review and submittal requirements for this project at the following address. County of Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Prevention Engineering Section Building Plan Check Office 5823 Rickenbacker Road Commerce, CA 90040 (323) 890-4125 Nancy. Rodeheffer@fire.lacounty.gov SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this Resolution is for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, or otherwise invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections of this Resolution. The Planning Commission hereby finds that it would have passed this Resolution and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional or invalid. SECTION 5. The Planning Commission, on the basis of the whole record before it, including the Initial Study, the Negative Declaration, and public comments received thereto, finds that there is no substantial evidence that the approval of the Project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission further finds that the Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Planning Commission for the Project. 11 SECTION 6. This Resolution is the result of an action taken by the Planning Commission on June 9, 2020, by the following vote: YES: NO: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SECTION 7. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall transmit copies of same to the applicant and the Lynwood City Clerk. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this gth day of June 2020 Ken West, Vice-Chairperson APPROVED AS TO FORM APPROVED AT TO CONTENT John W. Lam Michelle G. Ramirez Office of the City Attorney Director of Community Development 12 RESOLUTION NO. 3418 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 2020-01 TO REDUCE THE FRONT YARD SETBACK AND ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPE BUFFER FROM 10' TO 4' AND INCREAS HEIGHT FOR PROPOSED WROUGHT IRON FENCE WITHIN THE FRONT YARD SETBACK AREA FROM 4' TO 8' ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3516-3532 EAST IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 6173-013-004, 005 AND 006) WITHIN THE LYNWOOD TRANSIT AREA SPECIFIC PLAN. WHEREAS, the Applicant is requesting approval of Variance No. 2020-01 C'VAR'') to reduced front yard setback and associated landscape buffer from 10 feet to four-(4) feet and increased height for proposed wrought iron fencing within the front yard setback area from four-(4) to eight-(8) feet the property located at 3516-3532 East Imperial Highway, further described as Assessor's Parcel Number 6173-013-004, 005 and 006 C'Property'') in the Transit Specific Plan Area land use designation of "Corridor Mixed-Use 2" and zoned as "Commercial" C'Project''); and WHEREAS, the Project includes a new 6,288 square foot automated car wash structure and will demolish three-(3), single-story structures totaling 2,484 square feet utilized for a car dealership and a storage building. The new car wash will consist of a single-story, 32-foot tall structure with a 140-foot long car tunnel, supporting equipment, lobby, office/cashier, manager's office, a breakroom, restrooms, and 27 on-site parking stalls (two-(2) handicapped and two-(2) employee stalls) of which 25 of these stalls designated as customer drying/vacuum stations WHEREAS, pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, sections: 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, the project completed an Initial Study review and a Negative Declaration (ND) pursuant to Section 15064(f)(3) of CEQA guidelines. The impacts associated with a Negative Declaration was prepared based the conclusions of the Initial Study which determined that the project could not have a significant effect on the environment. WHEREAS, on June 9, 2020, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed and advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony related to Variance No. 2020-01; and WHEREAS, the Lynwood Planning Commission has sufficiently considered all testimony presented to them in order to make the following determination. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood as follows: 1 SECTION 1. The Lynwood Planning Commission hereby finds and determines as follows: A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property which do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity and zone; and The width uf lhe subject site is an exceptional and extraordinary site characteristics that hinders the ability to develop a functional car wash operation. Complying with the City's commercial development standards and design requirements necessary for a functional automated car wash require the approval of the zone variance request as the site depth circumstances do not generally apply to other properties in Lynwood. For example, it would be impossible to provide the code required number of parking spaces, a two-way driveway access aisle, and a customer driveway approach off the property's rear yard without granting a front yard setback reduction. Furthermore, site obstacles associated with an Imperial Highway Street dedication further compounds the applicant's inability to provide the 1 0 foot front yard setback and landscape buffer required for commercially zoned properties. If the requested zone variance for the reduction of the front yard setback is not granted, the project could not be developed without reducing on-site parking, reducing drive aisle width to substandard level, and denying the property the ability to develop amenities such as providing sufficient drying stations for customers. The applicant has communicated that the City's Department of Public Works is reviewing and open to approving a revocable permit to allow six-foot band of landscaping within the City-owned Imperial Highway dedication area. Functionally and aesthetically, the site will continue to provide a full 10 foot landscape buffer area, with four-feet on private property and six-feet on publicly owned land. Hence, the proposal of an enhanced landscape buffer placement will not result in a layout that does not visually comply with code requirements while to allow the applicant the ability to provide a driveway aisle width in full compliance with City requirements. As evidenced in the findings, the subject property does contain exceptional and extraordinary circumstances relative to the subject property's lot width that justify the requested zone variances. The use would not be viable or even possible without granting the requested zone variance as filed by the applicant. B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone, but which is denied the property in question; and 2 The Major Variance requests consist of a reduced front yard setback from 1 0-feet to four-feet and over-in-height wrought iron fence that will better secure the site for customers and after hour periods. The applicant is proposing a structure that is smaller in scale than what is permitted by the underlying commercial zone or building to a scale similar to neighboring properties or other developments in the area. Furthermore, an overwhelming majority of the properties in the same vicinity and zone near and around the subject site also contain construction with significantly more floor area to the size proposed by the applicant. The granting of the Major Variance requests will preserve a reasonable property right as the denial of the Major Variance requests would clearly preclude the applicant a development right enjoyed by other properties with far less lot square footage of land area and far less development standard compliance. Hence, the granting of the Major Variance requests are necessary and will preserve the enjoyment of substantial property right possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone of the subject site. C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and The Major Variance requests involve the adjustments of commercial zone development standards that allow for the preservation of a substantial property right enjoyed by other developments in the vicinity of the subject site. The development standard adjustments include a reduced front yard setback area from 1 0-feet to four-feet and a reduced front yard setback landscape buffer as well as increase height of a front fence from four-feet to eight-feet. The granting the Major Variance requests as indicated will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to properties or other improvements in the vicinity of the subject site. D. That in the granting the variance, the spirit and intent of the zoning code will be observed; and Similar to the finding in paragraph C above, deviations of commercial development standards will allow for the subject site to comply with parking and access requirements, landscape reduction adjustments continue to visually comply with buffer requirements, and the increased height of a decorative wrought iron fence from four-feet to eight-feet to improve site security will not result in negative effects or permit a use that does not comply with the spirit and intent of the zoning code. As such, the granting of requested Major Variances observe the spirit and intent of Lynwood Municipal Code. 3 E. That the variance does not grant special privilege to the applicant; and The granting the Major Variance requests will not extend or grant a special privilege to the applicant to an extent that not justified, necessary or considered excessive. In fact, granting applicant's request for the Major Variances as requested preserves the enjoyment of substantial property rights presently extended and enjoyed by other properties and uses in the vicinity of the subject site as set forth in the findings in paragraph 8 above. As such, the subject finding is made in the positive in support that the granting the Major Variance requests will not extend a special privilege to the applicant. F. That the variance request is consistent with the general plan of the City of Lynwood. The Major Variance requests include the reduction of a front yard setback/landscape buffer and increased front yard fence height. The primary reasons for requesting these variances are to allow the project the ability to increase the project's driveway access aisles to comply with City standards and add increased security measures to the property. The granting of these requests are consistent with the goals, objectives and land use policies of the City's General Plan, as evidenced in the City of Lynwood's General Plan Land Use Element Goal LU-2, wherein it states that the City must " ... plan for a range of commercial sites within the Planning Area to serve the needs of those living, workin , and visiting L nwood. These commercial areas will rovide a ran e of commercial opportunities in line with the needs of the above groups, and will continue to develop Lynwood as a retail center for the area." The approval of the subject Major Variances will allow for the development of a functional automated car wash use that contains the necessary features for a functional automated car wash operation and sufficient security additions that allow the business to better serve the public. Furthermore, the provision of an updated car wash in Lynwood adds to the necessary range of commercial opportunities consistent with the City's General Plan and will help continue to develop Lynwood as a retail center in the southeast County of Los Angeles. As such, the above findings confirm that the Major Variance requests are consistent with the City's General Plan. SECTION 2. Based on the above recitals, the staff report accompanying this Resolution, and public comment, the Planning Commission hereby finds Variance No. 2020-01 is consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the land use element, land use plan, and housing element of the City's general plan and that the proposed automated car wash will not adversely affect surrounding properties and the Planning Commission approves Variance No. 2020-01. 4 SECTION 3. The Lynwood Planning Commission hereby approves Variance No. 2020-01 to allow an automated car wash at 3516-3532 East Imperial Highway (Assessor's Parcel Number 6173-013-004, 005 and 006) subject to the following conditions: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT-PLANNING DIVISION 1. The Project shall comply with all City of Lynwood Municipal Code, California Building Code, Los Angeles County Fire Code and applicable State of California and Federal regulations and shall comply with requirements of City of Lynwood Departments. 2. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the Applicant shall sign a Statement of Acceptance that states he/she has read, understands and agrees to all Conditions of this approval and that acceptance of these Conditions waives any challenge as to the validity of these Conditions. 3. Development of the Project shall substantially conform to the Project depicted on the approved Site Plan and Elevations on file stamped June 9, 2020, unless otherwise amended by these Conditions of Approval. Said amendment shall apply to compliance with City of Lynwood Residential Design Guidelines. Any subsequent modification of the Project site or structures thereon shall first be reported to the Community Development Department, Planning Division for review. 4. Prior to scheduling a final inspection from the Building Division, the Applicant/Property Owner shall obtain final signatures from other Departments indicating compliance with all Conditions. 5. Approval of this Project shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of the approval and shall become null and void and of no effect whatsoever after that date. 6. The City has determined that City, its employees, agents and officials should, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be fully protected from any loss, injury, damage, claim, lawsuit, expense, attorney fees, litigation expenses, court cost or any other cost arising out of or in any way related to the issuance of this Site Plan Review, or the activities conducted pursuant to this Site Plan Review. Accordingly, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Rob Shorky, and his representative(s), or his successors shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its employees, agents and officials, from and against any liability, claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, regulatory proceedings, losses, expenses or cost of any kind, whether actual, alleged or threatened, including, but not limited to, actual attorney fees, litigation expenses and court costs of any kind without restriction or limitation, incurred in relation to, as a consequence of arising out of or in any way attributable to, actually, allegedly or impliedly, in 5 whole or in part, the issuance of the Site Plan Review, or the activities conducted pursuant to this Site Plan Review. Rob Shorky, and his representative(s), or his successors shall pay such obligations as they are incurred by City, its employees, agents and officials, and in the event of any claim or lawsuit, shall submit a deposit in such amount as the City reasonably determines necessary to protect the City from exposure to fees, costs or liability with respect to such claim or lawsuit. 7. Prior to commencement of construction activity, the Applicant shall submit for plan check and approval. Said plans shall be marked with the Project file number (CUP No. 2019-03, VAR 2020-01 & SPR No. 2019-69) and shall contain Conditions of Approval printed on the plans. 8. All appeals must be brought within ten (1 0) business days of the date of the final action by the Planning Commission. An appeal will be scheduled for public hearing before the Lynwood City Council. Persons filing the appeal must submit an application and pay a fee of $1 ,385.00. 9. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the Applicant shall submit a Landscape and Irrigation Plan to the Planning Division for review and approval by the Planning and Building Manager. Said landscaping and irrigation shall be installed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 10. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the Applicant shall provide graphic evidence of, or shall place a note on the Building Plans pertaining to, the following in a manner meeting the approval of the Planning and Building Manager: • Roof material shall be non-reflective to include clay tile, concrete tile, synthetic tile, or ARC 80 Composition Asphalt; • Driveway and parking areas shall be paved with concrete and maintained; • Air conditioner, heating, cooling ventilation equipment, swimming pool pumps and heaters and all other mechanical devices shall be located within the rear yard, screened from view of surrounding properties and streets, and so operated that they do not disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of neighboring residents; • Dimensions and materials of all existing and proposed fencing/walls; • Neutral or earth tone structural exterior colors; and, • Structures shall be architecturally compatible in material and colors. 11. The Property Owner shall maintain a proactive approach to eliminate graffiti from structures, fences/walls, and accessory buildings on a daily basis and shall remove all graffiti within 24 hours of placement of graffiti. 6 12. Prior to commencement of Project grading/construction, the Applicant shall submit evidence to Building and Safety Division that all contractors working on the Project site have a valid City of Lynwood business license. 13. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the Applicant shall remit the following Development Impact Fees, and any other required Fees to the City of Lynwood: • Art in Public Places Fee; • Impact Fee; • Drainage Fee; • Plan Check Fee; and, • School Fee. 14. Prior to submittal of building plans for plan check, the Applicant/Property Owner shall provide proof of LA County Fire Department approval (stamped plans). 15. The car wash shall be operated in a manner which does not create any unacceptable noise levels in violation of the Noise Ordinance. Any nuisances associated with the car wash must be abated immediately upon notice by the City. 16. The applicant shall design all outdoor lighting including parking lot lighting with full shields, and cut off flat lenses to ensure that all light from any fixture will not direct light skyward, and will minimize light pollution -flood lights are strictly prohibited. 17. Lighting within the parking lot shall be so designed as to prevent conflict between luminaries and any parking lot shade tree canopy. 18. The applicant shall submit a Final Photometric Plan which identifies the overall lighting levels onsite while maintaining a minimum of 1-foot candle. The lighting plan shall be designed to minimize lighting levels after the business is closed while maintaining sufficient security lighting. 19. Business hours shall be limited from Monday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00p.m. 20. The applicant shall screen all roof mounted equipment. Rooftop screening of mechanical equipment shall be provided through architectural design of the building elevations. 21 . The two (2) required employee parking stalls shall not contain any vacuum equipment or used as a drying station. In addition the parking stalls shall be mark as "employee parking only" to differentiate them from the other twenty five (25) parking stalls . 7 22. The applicant shall submit Final Landscaping and Irrigation Plans to the Planning Department prior to issuance of a building permit. 23. The applicant shall ensure that all irrigation for landscaping shall be on automatic timer. 24. Anything which is not shown on application/plans, or which is not specifically approved, or which is not in compliance with this section, is not approved. Any application and/or plans which are defective as to, but not limited to, omissions, dimensions, scale, use, colors, materials, encroachments, easements, etc., shall render any entitlements granted by this section nulls and void. Construction (if any) must cease until all requirements of this section are complied with. Development entitlements may be withheld until Code violations are abated. 25. All proposed light standards must be decorative and consistent with the architectural design of the building. 26. Vending machines, ATMs, Payphones, and/or similar machines/devices are prohibited outside the building, with the exception of vending machines being permitted in the vending area. 27. No windows signage shall be allowed along the frontage of the building or on any roll-up doors. 28. The Applicant must utilize vacuum equipment that minimize the visual impacts from the public right-of-way. 29. No text referencing the vacuum area shall be allowed on the proposed canopies and/or equipment. 30. Provide vacuum details prior to installation and final prior to plan check submittal. The City Planning Division must confirm and aesthetically pleasing design from street view. 31. All proposed canopies/shade covers must be submitted to the Planning Division for review and approval. All canopies/shade covers must incorporate a roof design that is consistent with the slope and design of the wash tunnel roof, and be constructed of a permanent and durable building material, and not of impermanent, removable canvas material. 32. The wash tunnel must incorporate a clear finish and two metal doors to protect the vending machines areas. 33. Trash cans must be permanently affixed to the ground, provide a detail for approval by Planning Division prior to plan check submittal. 8 34. The landscaping on-site must be kept and maintained in good condition at all times. 35. All landscaped areas shall utilize drought-tolerant planting material. 36. Vertical landscaping must be provided along the trash enclosure. 37. Provide landscape plans prepared and stamped by a landscape architect for review and approval by the Planning Division. The landscaping and irrigation plans shall be in compliance with the regulations in place at the time of building permit issuance. 38. An irrigation plan must be provided, which illustrates compliance with LMC . 39. Driveway gates must be consistent with the design of the building. The applicant must obtain Planning Division approval prior to submitting to plan check. 40. All conditions of approval must be met prior to Building Permit Final inspection. 41. Per LMC Section 3-11 Loitering and truancy is prohibited on or around the premises. 42. The Applicant must post "No Loitering" signs within the parking arears adjacent to the business and the Applicant must notify the Sheriff of any such instances that the employees are not able to handle. 43. The subject business must be operated so as to not constitute a noise problem to neighboring properties. Noise level must be maintained pursuant to the LMC Section 3-12. 44. This project shall comply with the Conditions of Approval of Site Plan Review No. 2019-69. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT-BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION 45. All construction shall meet or exceed the minimum building standards that are referenced in the following: • The California Building Code-2019 edition; • The California Plumbing Code-2019 edition; • The California Mechanical Code-2019 edition; • The Los Angeles County Fire Code -2019 edition; • The National Electric Code-2019 edition . 9 In cases where the prov1s1ons of the California Building Code, the City of Lynwood Municipal Code, or the plans or specifications in these plans may conflict, the more restrictive provisions shall govern. 46. Applicant/property owner must provide a copy of the permit card signed by all departments prior to scheduling a final inspection. PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 47. All matters and improvements shall be consistent with the ordinances, standards, and procedures of the City's Development Standards, Engineering Procedures and Standards, Water Standards, and Planting Standards of the Department of Parks and Recreation. 48. Must comply with Storm Water Requirements during construction. All the drainage design criteria shall be per the Los Angeles Flood Control District and the City of Lynwood Standards, in case of a conflict, the City's Standards will prevail. 49. All public works improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the latest edition of the SPPWC Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction ("Green Book") and Lynwood City Standards, and to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 50. Developer shall be responsible to meet all water requirements and guidelines of the City of Lynwood Water Division, the Los Angeles County Health Department and Los Angeles County Fire Department. 51. The provision of fire protection water systems, hydrants, and appropriate easements shall be in conformance with the City of Lynwood and Los Angeles County Fire Department. Proposed hydrant shall be installed per City of Lynwood standards and allow adequate space for pedestrian access _9~xisting sidewalk. 52. Control of dust shall be by sprinkling of water, use of approved dust preventatives, modifications of operations or any other means acceptable to the City Engineer, City of Lynwood, the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), the AQMD, and any Health or Environmental Control Agency having jurisdiction over the area. The City Engineer shall have the authority to suspend all construction operations if, in his opinion, the developer fails to adequately provide for dust control. 53. Comply with all Federal, State, and local agency requirements pertaining to the Clean Water Act, which establishes regulations, set forth in the Countywide National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit. 10 54. This project is subject to the City of Lynwood's Construction and Demolition Ordinance. Determination shall be made upon submittal of the project's cost estimate to the Department of Public Works. Building permits and/or demolition permits shall not be issued until developer/project owner contacts the Department of Public Works, Engineering Division. 55. Grading or drainage plans shall be prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department /Engineering Division. Show all existing and proposed driveways, curb & gutter, sidewalks, handicap ramps, street trees, tree wells, street lights, street signs, power poles, fire hydrants, bus stop furnishings, utility boxes, meters, traffic signal poles and cabinets, parkway drains, etc. on the plans. 56. Submit to this office a Geologist/Soils report signed by a Registered Soils Engineer. 57. An encroachment permit from the Engineering Division is required for all off-site improvements. 58. Secure and provide copy of sewer connection permit from Los Angeles County Sanitation District at 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA (562) 698-7 411. 59. Comply with the City's Storm Water Management Ordinance and SUSMP requirements. Pursuant to Section 14.13 of the City for Lynwood Municipal Code relating to the control of pollutants carried by stormwater runoff, structural and/or treatment control best management practices (BMP's); A maintenance agreement for the Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) shall be signed by the owner(s) and submitted to the Department of Public Works /Engineering Division. 60. Developers shall pay all applicable development fees including drainage, sewer, water and parkway trees prior to issuance of any building permits. 61. Provide an engineer's cost estimate for all public works improvements and pay all plan-check fees in accordance with the latest fee schedule prior to plan review. 62. Pay permit and inspection fees associated with this project in accordance with the latest fee schedule at the time of permit issuance and inspection. 63. No final sign off shall be given until all conditions of approval from the Public Works Dept. have been completed. 11 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT 64. Review and approval by the County of Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Prevention Engineering Section Building Plan Check Unit may be required for this project prior to building permit issuance. Contact the County of Los Angeles Fire Prevention Engineering Section Plan Check Office for specific review and submittal requirements for this project at the following address. County of Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Prevention Engineering Section Building Plan Check Office 5823 Rickenbacker Road Commerce, CA 90040 (323) 890-4125 Nancy. Rodeheffer@fire.lacounty.gov SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this Resolution is for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, or otherwise invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections of this Resolution. The Planning Commission hereby finds that it would have passed this Resolution and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional or invalid. ------~E~ef::::t:Kl~Y~~S:o. -tT-Rhe--e Pl-~emmissfetr,--efrtfle-basi~le--reeerd-befor'ta-----­ it, including the Initial Study, the Negative Declaration, and public comments received thereto, finds that there is no substantial evidence that the approval of the Project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission further finds that the Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Planning Commission for the Project. SECTION 6. This Resolution is the result of an action taken by the Planning Commissron on June g, 2020, by the following vote: YES: NO: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SECTION 7. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall transmit copies of same to the applicant and the Lynwood City Clerk. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this gth day of June 2020 12 Ken West, Vice-Chairperson APPROVED AS TO FORM APPROVED AT TO CONTENT John W. Lam Michelle G. Ramirez Office of the City Attorney Director of Community Development 13