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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2007-06-12 PLANNING COMMISSION - item09 AGENDA ITEM # 9 CUP NO. 2007-07 ZC NO. 2007-01 ND/IS \ DATE: June 12, 2007 TO: Honorable Chair and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: BY: Grant Taylor, Director of Development Services Jonathan Colin, Development Service Manager Karen Figueredo, Planning Assistant SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL PERMIT No 2007-07 ZONE CHANGE No 2007-01 3211 Oakwood Avenue & 3198 Los Flores Boulevard Assessor Parcel Numbers 6170-039-017, 034, 035 and 036 APPLICANT: Hezi Kashanian PROPOSAL The applicant, Oakwood Plaza LLC, is requesting approval to construct a commercial/residential mixed use project, four-stories in height with 15,000 square feet of commercial building area on the first floor, 129 parking stalls on the first and second floors and nineteen (19) two-story condominiums on the third and fourth floors. The total building area proposed is 40,040 square feet. The subject property totals 48,734 square feet in area and is located on the west side of Long Beach Boulevard between Oakwood Avenue and Los Flores Boulevard. The Lynwood Redevelopment Agency has granted conceptual approval and the project is consistent with the Long Beach Boulevard Specific Plan that encourages mixed use developments in Spanish Mediterranean style architecture. ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION The site plan identifies the structure located near the front property line adjacent to Long Beach Boulevard with first floor parking located to the rear of the lot consisting of fifty stalls. Ten-foot front and street side yards would be provided with decorative landscaping. Vehicle access would be provided from Oakwood Avenue and Los Flores Boulevard. A total of 1,710 square feet of landscaping or 8.5% is provided on the ground floor area to include a public art or water feature located at the corner of Long Beach Boulevard and Los Flores Boulevard. The trash enclosure and mechanical equipment are located to the rear (west). I The first floor plan identifies nine (9) tenant spaces ranging in size from 1,200 to 3,650 square feet in area. Stairs would be located at the south and north ends of the building with an elevator near Los Flores Boulevard. The second floor plan is strictly for parking providing 79 stalls. Residential parking totals 48 stalls or 2.5 per unit. The third floor plan identifies nineteen two-bedroom condominiums totaling 1,280 square feet each with an open landscaped courtyard in the center. The fourth floor plan illustrates the condominiums around the perimeter of the open courtyard below. The elevations depict the Spanish Mediterranean architecture consisting of stucco siding, Endicott brick, fabric awnings, Sternberg lighting fixtures and a variety of colors. Staff will provide a three-dimensional color rendering and a materials and color sample board. Landscaping plans are provided for the first and third floors with attractive mix of trees, shrubbery and ground cover. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Development Services Department has determined that the proposal will not have significant impacts on the environment, conducted and Initial Study included conditions of approval and prepared a Negative Declaration consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue Negative Declaration Initial Study, Conditional Use Permit No 2007-07 and Zone Change No 2007-01. Attachments: 1. Project Profi Ie 2. Location Map 3. Resolutions 3177 and 3179 4. Initial Study 5. Negative Declaration 6. Plans 2 PROJECT PROFILE Conditional Use Permit No 2007-07 Zone Change No 2007-01 3211 Oakwood Avenue & 3198 Los Flores Boulevard (APN 6170-039-017, 034, 035 and 036) 1. Source and Authority Lynwood Municipal Code (LMC) Chapter 25.25 sets forth development standards and regulations in commercial zones. 2. PropertvLocation and Size The subject property totals 48,734 square feet in area. The project proposes to develop a commercial/residential mixed use project, four stories in height with 15,000 square feet of commercial building area on the first floor, 129 parking stalls on the first and second floors and nineteen (19) two-story condominiums on the third and fourth floors. The total building area proposed is 40,040 square feet. 3. Existino Land Uses Site North: South: West: East: Developed Commercial Commercial Single Family Residential Commercial 4. Land Use Desionation The subject property has a General Plan Designation of Commercial and the current zoning is C-3 (Heavy Commercial) and P-1 (Parking). The adjoining properties General Plan and Zoning designations are as follows: Site North: South: West: East: General Plan Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Zonino C-3 (Heavy Commercial) C-2A (Medium Commercial) P-1 (Parking) C-2A (Medium Commercial) 3 5. Site Plan Review The Site Plan Review Committee has reviewed the project and recommended approval subject to conditions set forth in Resolutions 3177 and 3179. 6. Desian Review Board The Design Review Board Committee has reviewed the project and recommended approval subject to conditions set forth in Resolutions 3177 and 3179. 7. Public ResDonse None at the time of this report. 4 , J~~'~,,~_ .. , ~ /'\ @ ,:' \/ ~o ('8. .,' , '"I , -."1 , ,. .LOS~FLO~E:1S;t ~ O...::~> '3 }I "';1 "~:/,=' --- ,I ',~ ~l ~", ! -~ - I; I , .~ /.? BJ ;!!lJ _-----r l' @~.? f I .1/,.. LOCATION MAP :;'&i 49; '\~ . - ",.,,- ~~ 9~~ . '. ~~ '. "r' , .!,'VE_"l 0 <: w ." " "' ~.~ " - \f ,'i""'I:9"~ , " + '3 . 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'1~ .__ ~'Atr "-""'" --'f,f.-/--- ~ .' @ ;~i;';:, ~ ~.~7 ;';11 . ~--7.i ::. ~ .' ,,/ ',' r APPLICANT: Hezi Kashanian 3211 Oakwood Avenue & 3198 Los Flores Boulevard 300' RADIUS MAP IxJ 500' RADIUS MAP [ ] .~-~ -~.......,-,_____~~_."_'.~. .._.-...-.~....",~_,~.~w~~~~"~"'_ . ~" ~.J..;: Oakwood Plaza, LLC May 22, 2007 GRANT TAYLOR Director Development Services Department 11330 Bullis Road Lynwood, CA 90262 Re: Draft Planning Commission Resolution 3177 Proposed Retail/Condominium Development 3211 Oakwood Boulevard and 3198 Los Flores Boulevard Dear Mr. Taylor: We have reviewed the conditions of approval contained in the referenced draft. Provided below are our questions, concerns and comments regarding specific conditions of approval. Those conditions that we have not addressed herein are acceptable as drafted. Condition No. 31.'e, Requires the dedication of a five (5') (Foot) wide strip of property along Oakwood Avenue. Please provide additional detail. Is the dedication needed for street widening, or for another purpose? )t. Requires the dedication of sufficient land to provide for a 25' curve radius at 77, the Northwest comer of Oakwood Boulevard and Long Beach Boulevard and the Southwest comer of Los Flores A venue and Long Beach Boulevard. We observed that Los Flores has already been widened at intersection with Long Beach Boulevard. What is the existing curve radius? Is there a need to further increase the curve radius? If not we request that this condition be deleted. r: ~C Requires the construction of new sidewalk, curb and gutter along Oakwood and Los Flores. If no modification to Los Flores are needed this condition should be deleted as to that location. The scope of this condition should be limited to areas adjacent to the development site only. 606 E. 8TH ST. SUITE 301, LOS ANGELES, CA 90014; TEL.: (213) 327-0105; FAX: (213) 327-0107 ~...:... .,. Oakwood Plaza, LLC ~ '--\3, Requires the construction of four (4) wheel chair ramps, two (2) at the intersection of Los Flores and Long Beach and two (2) at the intersection of Oakwood and Long Beach, The condition should be limited to the Southwest comer of Los Flores and Long Beach as the Northwest comer of Oakwood and Long Beach. There are existing ramps at all four comers of these intersections, however we recognize the need to construct new ramps as part of the sidewalk work referred to in the condition No. 40 but the condition should be limited to two (2) ramps only. This requirement should not apply to the Northwest comer of Los Flores and Long Beach nor to the Southwest comer of Oakwood and Long Beach. The locations referenced in the preceding sentence are not contiguous to the development site and have wheelchair ramps. y yt..(, Requires streets "from edge of gutter to edge of gutter" to be ground and overlaid with not less than two (2) inches of new paving on streets fronting the development. Literally interpreted this condition requires grinding and paving the full right- of-way width on all streets fronting the development site including Long Beach Boulevard. We feel that, if this is the intent, it is overly broad and not reasonably related to the infrastructure impact of the proposed project. If a general upgrade of the street pavement in the vicinity of the project is planned we would be willing to pay a proportionate share of the cost. It seems inequitable to burden one property with the cost of such an improvement which benefits many parcels with frontage on the affected streets. This cOndition should be deleted or substantially reduced in scope. '!?: Requires "reconstruction" of Oakwood Los Flores from Long Beach Lff Boulevard to Beach Street. First the word "Reconstruction" is open to interpretation, to avoid confusion perhaps a detailed description of what is intended would be helpful. This condition also seems to be partially duplicative of condition No. 43. Secondly the scope of this condition requires reconstruction of Oakwood and Los Flores Easterly to Peach Street which is beyond the street frontage of the project site. Again, it appears we are being asked to bear the cost of improving street areas fronting other ownerships which we feel is less than equitable could this just be resurfaced to match our work on the other streets? We have also observed that the pavement on Los Flores is in very good condition and is not currently in need of replacement. 606 E. 8TH ST. SUITE 301, LOS ANGELES, CA 90014; TEL.: (213) 327-0105; FAX: (213) 327-0107 ^" j, ~ j ,/ Oakwood Plaza, LLC We suggest that the proposed project bear a proportional share of the cost of improving the streets in the immediate vicinity of the project or limit the obligation to repair and repave where the existing pavement will be damaged or removed during the project construction. We are not averse to paying our fair share of these improvements but do not feel it is equitable to ask us to repair the entire block by ourselves without having the rest of the block's property owners carry their weight also. Conditions Numbers 47 and 48 require the installation of five (5) new marbellite light standard and fixtures and requires the replacement of two (2) wood power/light poles with marbellite poles. We observed that the existing light poles on Long Beach Boulevard are identical to the existing light poles elsewhere on Long Beach Boulevard and the side streets. Unless all of the light standards all along Long Beach Boulevard are to be changed out there would appear to be no particular benefit in replacing just five standards. If a lighting improvement district is to be formed for the upgrade of all lighting along Long Beach Boulevard in Lynwood, then we would participate in the aSsociated cost as a property owner within such district. Short of forming such a district we request that this condition be deleted or modified to require the new light poles be to the current standard. We have not asked for any subsidies or economic incentives from the City for this project but would like your serious consideration of these items. We appreciate your consideration of the above suggestions and requests and look forward to our further discussion. Sincerely, ~:YfaJuuUaJ'l/ Hezi Kashanian 606 E. 8TH ST. SUITE 301. LOS ANGELES, CA 90014; TEL.: (213) 327-0105; FAX: (213) 327-0107 RESOLUTION 3177 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF L YNWOOD APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2007-07, TO CONSTRUCT A COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE PROJECT, FOUR-STORIES IN HEIGHT WITH COMMERCIAL ON THE FIRST FLOOR, PARKING ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS AND NINETEEN (19) CONDOMINIUMS ON THE THIRD AND FOURTH FLOORS ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3211 OAKWOOD AVENUE AND 3198 LOS FLORES BOULEVARD, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 6170-039-017, 034, 035 AND 036, IN THE C-3 (HEAVY COMMERCIAL) ZONE, CITY OF L YNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA. WHEREAS, the Lynwood Planning Commission, pursuant to law, on June 12th, 2007 conducted a public hearing; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered all testimony offered at the public hearing; and WHEREAS, the Development Services Department has determined that the proposal will not have significant impacts on the environment, conducted an Initial Study, included conditions of approval and prepared a Negative Declaration consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and therefore Section 1. The Lynwood Planning Commission hereby finds and determines as follows: A. That the proposed Conditional Use is consistent with the General Plan. The General Plan Designation for the subject property is Commercial that is consistent with the C-3 zoning designation. The project is consistent with the General Plan policies and goals in the Land Use and Housing Elements, and the Long Beach Boulevard Specific 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 project would be consistent with the C-3 zone pertaining to density and would satisfy all development standards to include but not be limited to setbacks, building height, landscaping and parking. C. That the site for the proposed conditional use is of adequate size and shape to accommodate the use and buildings proposed. The site is appropriate in size to house the proposed new structures consistent with the C-3 zone specifications. D. That the proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development standards of the zoning district; and The project would comply with all development standards set forth in the LMC. No variances are necessary. E. That the proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent of this Zoning Code. The project would comply with all development standards set forth in the LMC. Section 2. The Lynwood Planning Commission hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-07, subject to all conditions, restrictions and limitations set forth as follows: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT 1. The conditional use must be acted upon within one year. The Conditional Use Permit shall become null and void 36S days from the date of approval if not acted on within this period. One extension of 1 year may be granted if the extension is requested in writing prior to the end of the valid period, at the discretion of the Development Services Department. 2. All appeals must be brought within ten (to) working days of the date of the final action by the Development Services Director, or Planning Commission. 3. The project shall comply with all regulations and standards set forth in the Lynwood Municipal Code, the California Building Code, the Los Angeles County Fire Code and all other City Departments. 4. The project shall be developed in accordance with the plans approved by the Lynwood Planning Commission and on file in the Development service Department, Planning Division. 2 5. Any proposed subsequent modification of the subject site or structures thereon, shall be first reported to the Development Services Department, Planning Division, for review of said modifications. 6. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the developer shall pay $2.63 per square foot of habitable living area to the Lynwood Unified School District. 7. The property owner or his/her representative, shall sign a Statement of Acceptance stating that he/she has read, understands, and agrees to all conditions of this resolution prior to submission to the Building and Safety Division for plan check. 8. Conditions of approval shall be printed on plans (cover sheet) prior to submission to the Building and Safety Division for plan check. PLANNING DIVISION 9. Each parking stall shall have a minimum dimension of 9' by 20'. 10. Forty residential, ten guests and seventy nine commercial parking stalls shall be provided. A total of one hundred twenty nine (129) parking stalls shall be provided measuring 9' by 20' each. 11. Landscaping shall be a minimum of seven (7%) of the lot area. Such landscaping shall include a permanent irrigation system. 12. Landscaping and irrigation shall be installed in accordance with a detailed Landscaping Plan to be submitted and approved by the Planning Division prior to the issuance of any building permits. 13. The required front, rear, and side yards shall be landscaped and shall consist predominantly of plants/vegetation except for necessary walkways, driveways and fences. 14. A six foot high solid and sight obscuring block fence shall be installed on the east side of the property, adjacent to residential uses. 15. No fence or wall shall be constructed until a permit is obtained from the Planning Division. Block walls require a building permit. 3 16. Structures shall consist of non-reflective materials to include brick, stucco, wood, metal, concrete, or other similar materials. 17. The roof shall be constructed with a non-reflective material of concrete tile, Spanish tile, ARC 80 or equivalent subject to review by the Planning Commission. 18. All driveways shall be permanently paved, maintained and remain clear and accessible for vehicle access at all times. 19. Acoustical construction materials shall be used throughout the units to mitigate exterior noise to the standards and satisfaction of the Building and Safety Division. 20. Air conditioners, heating, cooling ventilation equipment, swimming pool pumps and heaters and all other mechanical devices shall be located within the rear yard or side yards and shall meet required setbacks. Such equipment shall be screened from surrounding properties and streets and operated so that they do not disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of the neighboring residents, in accordance with the City's Noise Ordinance. 21. The property owner shall maintain a pro-active approach to the elimination of graffiti from the structures, fences and accessory buildings, on a daily basis. Graffiti shall be removed within twenty-four (24) hours. 22. All structures shall consist of neutral or earth tone colors reviewed and approved by the Development Services Department, Planning Division. Trim and architectural features may consist of bright colors. 23. Prior to plan check developer/property owner shall submit color sample and obtain paint permit from the Planning Division. 24. A written request for new address shall be submitted to the Planning Division prior to plan check. 25. Address numbers for each tenant space shall be maintained at all times. Such address numbers shall be subject to approval of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. 26. The applicant shall provide exterior lighting on the property and structures and identify location and intensity of such lights on the site plan prior to submittal for building plan check. 4 27. The applicant shall provide a security plan identifying security measures to include but not limited to: cameras, alarms, officers, locks, etc. 28. Prior to the installation of signs, the applicant or tenant shall submit detailed plans and obtain applicable permits. 29. Business owner or tenants may not install flashing signs, roof signs, portable signs, including A-frames and sandwich boards. Business owner may not paint any wall signs, place inflatable signs, balloons or flags, and may not place any sings in the public right of way. Sings shall not be installed on trees, light poles, fences or landscaping features. 30. All vehicle access and parking areas shall be permanently paved and maintained with concrete. Parking stalls shall be delineated and provide concrete bumper stops. Handicap parking and access shall be in compliance with ADA standards. 31. The trash enclosure shall be maintained and rubbish disposed of to address the needs of the tenants. 32. The property shall be maintained in a neat, clean and orderly manner at all times. 33. Solid waste shall be contracted from the City approved contractor. Water services shall be obtained from the City of Lynwood. 34. All contractors working on the project must have current business license issued by the City of Lynwood. 35. This project is subject to the City of Lynwood's Development Impact and Art Fees. City of Lynwood Ordinance No 1575. BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION 36. All construction shall meet or exceed the minimum building standards that are referenced in the following codes: . The Uniform Building Code-2001 edition; . The Uniform Plumbing Code-20Gl edition; . The Uniform Mechanical Code-2001 edition; . The Los Angeles County Fire Code-2001 edition; . The National Electric Code-2004 edition; All as amended by the California Building Code 2004. 5 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 provision shall govern. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT IENGINEERING DIVISION 37. Submission and recordation of a tract map is required. Building permits will not be issued prior to the recordation of a subdivision map. 38. Dedicate a five (5') wide strip of property along Oakwood Avenue. 39. Dedicate required property at the northwest and southwest corner of Oakwood and Long Beach Boulevard and Los Flores and Long Beach Boulevard to accommodate a 25 ft. radius. 40. Submit a grading plan prepared and signed by a registered Civil Engineer. Grading plan will be checked by the Department of Environmental Services/Engineering Division. No building permits will be issued prior to the approval of the grading plan by the city Engineer (see Engineering Division for standard plan requirements). 41. Construct new sidewalk, curb and gutter, drive approach(es) and required pavement along Oakwood Avenue and Los Flores Avenue per APWA standards. 42. Construct new drive approach(es) per APWA standards. 43. Construct four (4) wheelchair ramp(s) at Oakwood/Long Beach (2) and Los Flores/Long Beach (2) Boulevard. 44. Grind and overlay a minimum of 2 inches from edge of gutter to edge of gutter fronting the proposed development. Pavement striping shall be replaced when applicable and per City instructions. 45. Reconstruct streets, from right-of-way to right-of-way along Oakwood Avenue (Long Beach Boulevard to Peach Street) Los Flores Boulevard (Long Beach Boulevard to Peach Street)-Per City instructions. 46. Connect to public sewer. Each building shall be connected separately. Construct laterals as necessary. Minimum size required is six (6") inches. When connecting to an existing lateral, a City approved contractor shall verify the size of such lateral and shall provide proof of its integrity by providing a videotape of the lateral to the 6 Department of Environmental Services/Engineering Division. Any and all existing sewer laterals less than six inches (6") in diameter shall be abandoned at the property line per City instructions. 47. Regrade area between curb and Sidewalk and landscape with grass Oakwood Avenue and Los Flores Boulevard 48. Provide and install three (3) street marbelite pole(s) with light fixture, underground services and conduits on Los Flores Boulevard and two (2) on Oakwood Avenue. Exact location shall be determined by the City. 49. Upgrade two (2) existing street light wooden pole(s) to street marbelite pole(s) with light fixture, underground services and conduits. Exact location shall be determined by the City. 50. Underground all new utilities. 51. Underground existing utilities. 52. All Edison vaults and structures shall be placed underground. 53. A permit from the Engineering Division is required for all off-site improvements. 54. All required water meters, meter service changes and/or fire protection lines shall be installed by the developer. Each building shall be connected separately. The work shall be performed by a license contractor hired by the developer. The contractor must obtain a permit from the Department of Environmental Services/Engineering Division prior to performing any work. Any and all existing water service lines less than one inch (1") in diameter shall be abandoned at the water main line per City instructions. Each building/tenant shall have its own water service/meter. This area is serviced by Park Water Co. 55. This development is subject to the City's Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan Ordinance (SUSMP) Pursuant to section 14.113 of the City for Lynwood Municipal Code relating to the control of pollutants carried by storm water 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 Environmental Services Engineer Division. 7 56. 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 Environmental Services. Building permits and/or demolition permits shall not be issued until developer/project owner contacts the Department of Environmental Services, Division of Public Works. 57. This project is subject to the City of Lynwood's Development Impact Fees, City of , Lynwood Resolution No. 2006.067 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT 58. Access shall comply with Section 902 of the Fire Code, which requires all weather access. All weather access may require paving. 59. Fire Department Access shall be extended to within 150 feet distance of any exterior portion of all structures. 60. Where driveways extend further than 150 feet and are a single access design, turnarounds suitable for fire protection equipment use shall be provided and shown on the final map. Turnarounds shall be designed, constructed and maintained to insure their integrity for Fire Department use. Where topography dictates, turnarounds shall be provided for driveways that extend over 150 feet in length. 61. Private driveways shall be indicated on the final map as "Private Driveway and Firelane" with the widths clearly depicted and shall be maintained in accordance with the Fire Code. All required fire hydrants shall be installed, tested and accepted prior to construction. 62. Vehicular access must be provided and maintained serviceable throughout construction to all required fire hydrants. All required fire hydrants shall be installed, tested and accepted prior to construction. 63. Provide Fire Department or City approved street signs and building access numbers prior to occupancy. 64. The Fire Department recommends DENIAL of this project as presently submitted. This recommendation may be changed to an approval if the following conditions are appropriate addressed. Indicate compliance on tentative map and resubmit for review approval. 8 65. The required fire flow for this development is 5,000 gallons per minute for 5 hours. The water mains in the street fronting this property must be capable of delivering this flow at 20 pounds per square inch residual pressure. 66. Install_Public and/or_Upgrade 6" x 4" x2 2 1/2" fire hydrants, conforming to AWWA Standard C503-75 or approved equal. All installations must meet Fire Department specifications. Fire hydrant systems must be installed in accordance with the Utility Manual of Ordinance 7834 and all installations must be inspected and flow tested prior to final approval. 67. Location: Provide the following information on the site plan: Occupancy, type of construction, locations and sizes of all fire hydrants within 300 feet of all property lines. Additional requirements maybe made once information on hydrant locations and fire flow availability is received and reviewed for compliance. The required fire flow may be reduced by Fire Prevention Engineering upon receipt of architectural plans for Building Permit Plan Approval. 68. Access: The proposed project is subject to the Fire Code and all applicable Regulations and Access Standards. Provide on the site plan extent of fire lanes (indicated on plans by shading or cross-hatching), and elevations of the proposed buildings. Provide a minimum of 28' clear to sky, vehicular access to within al portions of the exterior walls. 69. Special Requirements: Upon approval of the Parcel Map, architectural drawings shall be submitted to Fire Prevention Engineering, which include all above noted conditions. Contact (323) 890-4125, for additional Fire Department requirements during the Building Plan Check Phase. 70. Two (2) architectural set of plans shall be submitted and stamped by the Fire Department. Approved Fire Department plans shall be attached to full set before submitting to plan check. 71. The applicant shall comply with all code requirements and conditions set forth by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Fire Prevention Division, 5823 Rickenbacker Road, Commerce, CA 90040, or contact them at (323) 890-4243. Final approvals from the Los Angeles County Fire Department must be obtained prior to issuance of any building permits. Section 3. A copy of Resolution 3177 and its conditions shall be delivered to the applicant. 9 APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of June, 2007, by members of the Planning Commission, voting as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Lourdes Castro Ramirez, Chair Lynwood Planning Commission APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Grant Taylor, Director Development Services Department Ron Wilson, City Attorney City of Lynwood 10 RESOLUTION 3179 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF L YNWOOD APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2007-01; AND RECOMMENDS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM P-1 (PARKING) TO C-3 (HEAVY COMMERCIAL) FOR A COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE PROJECT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3211 OAKWOOD AVENUE AND 3198 LOS FLORES BOULEVARD, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 6170- 039-017 AND 036 CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA. WHEREAS, the Lynwood Planning Commission, pursuant to law, conducted a duly noticed public hearing on June 12, 2007 regarding Zone Change No. 2007-01; and WHEREAS, on April 25, 2007 the Lynwood Site Plan Review Committee recommended approval of the project to develop a 48,734 square foot commercial/residential mixed use project pursuant to Conditional Use Permit No. 2007- 07; and WHEREAS, the Lynwood Planning Commission has carefully considered all oral and written testimony offered at the public hearing; and WHEREAS, the Lynwood Planning Commission has determined that a C-3 (Heavy Commercial) zoning designation for the subject property would be consistent with the Lynwood General Plan and would be an appropriate zone for the location and development; and WHEREAS, the Development Services Department has determined that the project will not have significant impacts on the environment. An Initial Study was performed, conditions were incorporated, and a Negative Declaration was prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Section 1. The Lynwood Planning Commission hereby finds and determines as follows: A. A C-3 (Heavy Commercial) zoning designation of the subject property would be consistent with the Lynwood General Plan Land Use Map. B. The C-3 (Heavy Commercial) zoning designation is consistent with existing developments in the vicinity. C. The C-3 (Heavy Commercial) zoning will be consistent with goals and policies set forth in the Lynwood General Plan Land Use, Long Beach Specific Plan and Economic Development Elements. D. The C-3 (Heavy Commercial) zoning designation will not be detrimental to the properties surrounding the site and would not negatively impact the public health, safety, or welfare or properties in the vicinity. Section 2. The Lynwood Planning Commission based upon the aforementioned findings and determinations, hereby approves Zone Change No. 2007-01 and recommends that the City Council adopt an ordinance changing the zoning designation for 3211 Oakwood Avenue and 3198 Los Flores Boulevard (Assessor Parcel Numbers 6170- 039-017 and 6170-039-036) from P-1 (Parking) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial) subject to the following conditions of approval: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICE DEPARTMENT 1. The project shall be developed and maintained in accordance with plans approved by the Site Plan Review Committee on April 25, 2007, on file in the Development Services Department, Planning Division. 2. Any proposed modification of the subject property or structures thereon, shall first be reported to the Development Services Department, Planning Division for review of such modification. 3. The development shall be in compliance with all regulations of the Lynwood Municipal Code, California Building Code, Los Angeles County Fire Code, and Los Angeles County Health and Safety Code. 4. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the developer shall pay $2.63 per square foot of habitable living area to the Lynwood Unified School District. 5. The property owner(s) shall sign a Statement of Acceptance stating they have read, understand, and agree to the conditions stated herein. 2 PLANNING DIVISION 6. Each parking stall shall have a minimum dimension of 9' by 20'. 7. Forty residential, ten guests and seventy nine commercial parking stalls shall be provided. A total of one hundred twenty nine (129) parking stalls shall be provided measuring 9' by 20' each. 8. Landscaping shall be a minimum of seven (7%) of the lot area. Such landscaping shall include a permanent irrigation system. 9. Landscaping and irrigation shall be installed in accordance with a detailed landscaping plan to be submitted and approved by the Planning Division prior to the issuance of any building permits. 10. The required front, rear, and side yards shall be landscaped and shall consist predominantly of plants/vegetation except for necessary walkways, driveways and fences. 11. A six foot high solid and sight obscuring block fence shall be installed on the west side of the property, adjacent to the residential lone. 12. No fence or wall shall be constructed until a permit is obtained from the Planning Division. Block walls shall require a building permit. 13. Roofing material shall be non-reflective to include clay tile, concrete tile, synthetic tile, or ARC 80 Composition Asphalt. 14. Structures shall consist of non-reflective materials to include brick, stucco, wood, metal, concrete, or other similar materials. 15. All driveways shall be permanently paved, maintained and remain clear and accessible for vehicle access at all times. 16. Acoustical construction materials shall be used throughout the units to mitigate exterior noise to the standards and satisfaction of the Building and Safety Division. 17. The roof shall be constructed with a non-reflective material of concrete tile, Spanish tile, ARC 80 or equivalent subject to review by the Planning Commission. 18. Air conditioners, heating, cooling ventilation equipment, swimming pool pumps and heaters and all other mechanical devices shall be located within the rear yard or side yards and shall meet required setbacks. Such equipment shall be screened 3 from surrounding properties and streets and operated so that they do not disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of the neighboring residents, in accordance with the City's Noise Ordinance. 19. The property owner shall maintain a pro-active approach to the elimination of graffiti from the structures, fences and accessory buildings, on a daily basis. Graffiti shall be removed within twenty-four (24) hours. 20. All structures shall consist of neutral or earth tone colors reviewed and approved by the Development Services Department, Planning Division. Trim and architectural features may consist of bright colors. 21. Prior to plan check developer/property owner shall submit color sample and obtain paint permit from the Planning Division. 22. A written request for new address shall be submitted prior to plan check to the Planning Division. 23. Address numbers for each tenant space shall be maintained at all times. Such address numbers shall be subject to approval of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. 24. The applicant shall provide exterior lighting on the structures and identify location and intensity of such lights on the site plan prior to submittal for building plan check. 25. Prior to the installation of signs, the applicant or tenant shall submit detailed plans and obtain applicable permits. 26. Business owner may not install flashing signs, roof signs, portable signs, including A-frames and sandwich boards. Business owner may not paint any wall signs, place inflatable signs, balloons or flags, and may not place any sings in the public right of way. Signs shall not be installed on trees, light poles, fences or landscaping features. 27. All vehicle access and parking areas shall be permanently paved and maintained with concrete. Parking stalls shall be delineated and provide concrete bumper stops. Handicap parking and access shall be in compliance with ADA standards. 28. The trash enclosure shall be maintained and rubbish disposed of to address the needs of the tenants. . 29. The property shall be maintained in a neat, clean and orderly manner at all times. 4 30. Solid waste shall be contracted from the City approved contractor. Water services shall be obtained from the City of Lynwood. 31. All contractors working on the project must have current business license issued by the City of Lynwood. 32. This project is subject to the City of Lynwood's Development Impact and Art Fees. City of Lynwood Ordinance No 1575. BUILDING AND SAFETY 33. All construction shall meet or exceed the minimum standards that are set forth in the following codes: . The Uniform Building Code - 2001 edition; . The Uniform Plumbing Code - 2001 edition; . The Uniform Mechanical Code - 2001 edition; . The Los Angeles County Fire Code - 2001 edition; . The National Electric Code - 2004 edition. All as amended by the California Building Code 2004. In case where the provisions of the California Building Code, the Lynwood Municipal Code, or the plan or specifications may conflict, the more restrictive provisions shall govern. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT 34. Access shall comply with Section 902 of the Fire Code, which requires all weather access. All weather access may require paving. 35. Fire Department Access shall be extended to within 150 feet distance of any exterior portion of all structures. 36. Where driveways extend further than 150 feet and are a single access design, turnarounds suitable for fire protection equipment use shall be provided and shown on the final map. Turnarounds shall be designed, constructed and maintained to insure their integrity for Fire Department use. Where topography dictates, turnarounds shall be provided for driveways that extend over 150 feet in length. 37. Private driveways shall be indicated on the final map as "Private Driveway and Firelane" with the widths clearly depicted and shall be maintained in accordance with 5 the Fire Code. All required fire hydrants shall be installed, tested and accepted prior to construction. 38. Vehicular access must be provided and maintained serviceable throughout construction to all required fire hydrants. All required fire hydrants shall be installed, tested and accepted prior to construction. 39. Provide Fire Department or City approved street signs and building access numbers prior to occupancy. 40. The Fire Department recommends DENIAL of this project as presently submitted. This recommendation may be changed to an approval if the following conditions are appropriate addressed. Indicate compliance on tentative map and resubmit for review approval. 41. The required fire flow for this development is 5000 gallons per minute for 5 hours. The water mains in the street fronting this property must be capable of delivering this flow at 20 pounds per square inch residual pressure. 42. Install_Public and/or_Upgrade 6" x 4" x2 2 1/2" fire hydrants, conforming to AWWA Standard C503-75 or approved equal. All installations must meet Fire Department specifications. Fire hydrant systems must be installed in accordance with the Utility Manual of Ordinance 7834 and all installations must be inspected and flow tested prior to final approval. 43. Location: Provide the following information on the side plan: Occupancy, type of construction, locations and sizes of all fire hydrants. within 300 feet of all property lines. Additional requirements maybe made once information on hydrant locations and fire flow availability is received and reviewed for compliance. The required fire flow may be reduced by Fire Prevention Engineering upon receipt of architectural plans for Building Permit Plan Approval. 44. Access: The proposed project is subject to the Fire Code and all applicable Regulations and Access Standards. Provide on the site plan extent of fire lanes (indicated on plans by shading or cross-hatching), and elevations of the proposed buildings. Provide a minimum of 28' clear to sky, vehicular access to within al portions of the exterior walls. 45. Special Requirements: Upon approval of the Parcel Map, architectural drawings shall be submitted to Fire Prevention Engineering, which include all above noted conditions. Contact (323) 890-4125, for additional Fire Department requirements during the Building Plan Check Phase. 6 46. Two (2) architectural set of plans shall be submitted and stamped by the Fire Department. Approved Fire Department plans shall be attached to full set before submitting to plan check. 47. The applicant shall comply with all code requirements and conditions set forth by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Fire Prevention Division, 5823 Rickenbacker Road, Commerce~ CA 90040, or contact them at (323) 890-4243. Final approvals from the Los Angeles County Fire Department must be obtained prior to issuance of any building permits. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of June, 2007 by members of the Lynwood Planning Commission, voting as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Lourdes Castro-Ramirez, Chair Lynwood Planning Commission Grant Taylor, Director Development Services Department Ron Wilson, City Attorney City of Lynwood 7 f\ City of Lynwood Community Development Department 11330 Bullis Road Lynwood, CA 90262 (310)603-0220, X289 NEGATIVE DECLARATION County Clerk County ofLps Angeles 500 West Temple Los Angeles, CA90012 RE: Negative Dedaration for Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-07.. Tentative Parcel MaD No. 2007-01. and Zone Chanae 2007"01 (\ To Whort) It May Concern: Application has been filed with the City of Lynwood for approval of the project knOwn asthe Oakwood Plaza. consistina of Conditional ,Use Permit No. 2007-07. and Zone Chance 2007-01 on property located at 3211 Oakwood Avenue and 3198 Los Flores Boulevard on the west side of Lona Beach Boulevard between Oakwood Avenue and Los Fibres Boulevard. Assessor Parcel Numbers 6170-039, 017. 034. 035 and 036 within a C-3 .(Heavv Commercial) and P-1(Parkina) zonina desianations and to bedevelooed bv the aDDlicant Oakwood Plaza. LLC (Hezi Kashanian). The project is briefly described .as: ADDroval to demolish an existinc commercial buildinc and. two residences; and construct a commercial/resiClehtial mixea use Droiect; foiJrcstories in height with 15.000 sauare feet of commercial on the first floor. 129oarkinastallson the first and second floors and nineteen condominiums on the third and fourth floors totalina 48.734 scuare feet. or 1.12 acres in area. Chanaezonina for two lots from P-l to C-3. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: An Initial Study was performed and no potentially ~ignificant impacts were ic::lentified. Mitigation measures were not required; however, mandatory conditions of approval are set fbrth il'1 Planning Commission Resolutions 3177 and 3179 to ensure compliance with the Lynwood n GehE!ral Plan, Zoning Code and california Building Code. h;\Wl1TdfiklpbnniJing\Conre.inegdel:.dot; Rc_istd07-27_lJ8 " n Neg. Dec. 3211 Oakwood Ave. May 8, 2007 Page 2 (\ In accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental QLJality Act (CEQA). State Guidelines, and the City of Lyriwood Guidelines for the impl~mentationof the Californi,a Environment<ll, Qi..!ality Act, the Department of Development Services, Planning Division of theeity of LynWood analyzed the project and determined that the project will .not 'have a significant impact on the environment. Based on this finding, the Department prepared and hereby filed this NEGATIVE DECLARATION. A period of thirty (30). calendar days from the date of fifing of this' NEGATIVE DECLARATION was provided. to enable public review of the project'specifications and this clocument prior to action on t~e project by the City of Lynwood. A copy of the project specifications is on file in the offices of the Department of Development Services, Planning Division, City Hall Annex, 11330 Bullis Road, LynWood, California, 90262 (310) 603-0220, Extension 255. It is the finding of the City of Lynwood that the proj~ct will riot have a significant effect on the environment. The Conditions of Approval set forth by the Planning Commission would ensure compliance with local, .state and federal laws. The abovefindJng is based on the following: A. The site of the proposed project is adequate in size and Shape to accommodate commercial/residential mixed use project, consisting of commercial on the first floor, parki.1i9 on the first and second floors, and nineteen (19) condominiums on the .third and folJrth floQrs. B. The proposed project; as conditioned, wiil ensure 'compliance with local, state .and fed~ral law. Conditions of approval have been made a part of the conditional use permit and wil.! be implemented clOd monitored. C. The proposed project will not have a negative impact on the value of the surrounding properties or interfere with or endanger the heal~, safety or Welfare or,persons residing or working in the vicinity. D. The granting of 'the conditional use permit and zone change will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan, TJ1e Lynwood General Planahd Land Use Map are 'Consistent with the project. The project will comply withgpals and policies in the Land Use and Housing Elements of the General Plan and the Long Beactl Boulevard ~pecific Plan. {\ h \wordfilc\pl:lnnninfl\lbnns\newb: doc Re,"i$ed07.27:91l r\ (' {\ Neg. Dec. - 3211 Oakwood Ave. May 8, 2007 Page 3 E, The location of the project and conditions under which the residences would operate are in accord with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and the purpose of the zone in which the site is located. F. The location of the project and the conditions under which it will be op~rated and maintained wil! not be detrimental to the publiC health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improVements in the vicinity. This Document; the Notice of Determination and Initial Study ilrebeing filed in duplicate: Prepared and filed by: The Department of Development Services; Planning Division . /%I/~ . ~: . ~~ DATE:. IlrJ -; /;;2{ 7?t707 Ii;iwofdfik\plaimruria\romil\~~ doc Ri\i$r:d~)7,27.'il8 r---, , INITIAL STUDY Environmental Checklist 1) Project Title: Conditional Use Penn it No. 2007-07/ ZoneChimge No. 2007"01/ and Negative Declaration/Initial Study. Construct a commerCial/residential mixed use project, four stories In height with 15,000 square feet of CommerCial, 129 parkirigstcills aM nineteen cOndomiriium~. Change ztining for~o parCeis frqm p: i to C-3~. ' 2) Lead Agency Name and A,ddress: City of Lynwood Development Services Departri1ent, Planning Divisiori 11330 Bullis Road Lynwood, CA 90262 3) ~ntact Pers!:Jn, Title and Phone Number: Jonathan COlin Development Services l"Ianager (310) 603-0220, Ext. 255 4) Intr'oduction: The qty of LynwoOd encolT]pasSes a 4.9 squa~e mile area within th~'souttiem porti,on of Los Angeles Cou~ty, California. The project proposes to construct a commer:cial!residential mixed use project, four stories in height, with 15,000 square feet of commercial on the, first floor, 129 parking stalls on the flrst and second floors and nineteen condominiums on the third and fourth floors. (\ The City of Lynwood has deteiiniried thilt the project is subject to the gul~elines and regulations, of the CalifOrnia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This 'Initial Study addresses thep9tential direct, indirect and cumul,ative environmental effects associa~oo. with the project. 5) PUl'J!ose of the Initial Sh!dy: The purpose of the Initial Study is to: (1) identify environmental impacts; (2) provide the lead agency with infonnation to use as the basis for decidirig whether to prepa're an Environmental Impact Report (ErR) ora Negative Declaration (NO); (3) enable an applicant or le,ad agency to mOdify a project, mitigating adverse impacts before an EIR Is' required to be prepared; (4) facilitate environmental a~sessment ea.rIY in the design of theproj~;(5) document the factual basis of the findings ina' NO that a proje,ct would not have a significant environmental impact; (6) eliminate needless EIRis;' (7) ~etennine whether a previously prepared EIRcould be used for the project; and (B) assist In thE! preparation of an EIR,if required. . CEQA Guidelines require that the following sPecific disclosure requirements be inCluded In an Initial Study: ' . . . . .. .. , (1) A description of the project inCluding the 16ciltion o.fthe project; (2) An identifiCation of thee.nvifonmental setting; (3) ,An identifiCation of environmental effects by use of a checklist, ,mat.rix, or other method, providl!cfthatentries on a checklist or otherfonn are explained to support the entries except no impact; . n (\, , (\ 12) (\ (4) (5) A discussion of ways to mitigate sigriificanteffects identified, if any; An examination of whether the project. is compatil:1le witti existing zoning, general plan, and other applicable land use controls; (6) Thename.of.ttie person or pe~onswhoprepared or partidpated in the Initial study. 6) Project Location: The subject property is located at 3211 OakWood Avenue and 3198 Los Flores BoiJlevard, ASsessor Parcel Nl.nnbers 6170-039~017 in the P-l (Parking).zone; 6170,.()39-034 in the C-3 (Heayy Cpmmerdal) zone; 6170-039-035 in the (-3 (Heavy coinm~rcial) .zone .and 6170-039-0136 in pCl (Parking) zone. Th~ property Is comprised of the abOve meritioned. parcelsi anfl tota.ls 48,734 square feet or 1.06 acres ina~a. 7) Project Sponsor's Name and Address: OakWood Plazai LLC 606 E. 8'" Sreet, Suite 301 LOs Angeles, €A 900 14 (213) 327-0105 .Attention: HezlKashanlan B) General Plan Designation: (cjmmerclal 9) Zoning: C-3 (Heavy (cjmmercial) and P-l (Parking) Consistency with zoning, general plan.and other applicable iand use controls: The c!evelopment is consistent with the General PI1m Larid Use Map and C-3 (Heavy Commercial) zoning and land use designations. The prrijectis consistent with goals and polides set foith in the land Use and Housing. Elements of the Lynwood General Plan and the Long Beach Boulevard SpeciflcPlari, The project complies with development standards to include but not tJe iimited to lot.' ~rea, lot coverage,derisity, building height, landscaping andsetlJacks. Minimum parldng standards are Satisfied. The proj~, noticing, procE!sSand procedure Is consistent with provisions set forth inState Law. 10) 11) Desaiptlonof Project: Consti1Jet.a commerclal/re~idential mixed use project, fourcstories in heiglit with 15,000 square. feet of commercial on the first floor, 129 parking stalls on the first and Sedina floors and .nineteen condominiums ori the third and fourth flllors. The 'building would t01:i!1 40,040 square feet. " . ,. (cjnditional Use Permit No. 2007'07: (cjnStruct a mixed use Plpject fourcstories in height ,with 15,000 sq!Jare f~t ~f commerdal on the first ~oor, 129 parking stalls on the first and second floors,and l1.inet~n conflornjn[u[lls on the third and fourth floors; . .zone Chanae2007-01: Change zoning designation of P-l to C-3 (Heavy (cjmmercial) zone; Environmental Review: Negative Declaration/Initial Study .. . Sl.Irroundlngland Uses'and Environmental Setting: The subject property is irregular in shape and tOtals 48,734 squar,efeet, or. 1.12 .acres in area. The property is currently developed with a commercial building frOnting Long Beach Blvp, a single family dwelling along Oakwood Ave, and a single familY dWelling loCated a,long Los Flores Blvd. The surrounding area consists of commercial and residential land u~sas follows: /'""'., Subject: North: South: East: We~t: Commercial, Single-Family and MUlti-Family residential Commercial OakWood AvenUEliCOinmerCial Long Beach Blvd then Comr\1ercial Resident[al 13) Other agenCies,whose approval is required: Los Angeles County Public Works Department Los Angeles County Fire Department Evaluation of Environmental Impacts Poteritially Affected: The Initial Study and Negative Declaration analyzes the potential environmental impacts associated with the proJXl~ tirojegs. The areas evaluated i,n this InitiaJ Stl!clyare: 1'l) Land Use and Planning Population and Housing Geological & Soils HydrOlogy & Water Quality Air Quality Mandatory Findings ~f Significance Th!! environmental analysis in this s~op is patterned after the Initial Study Checklist recommended by the CEQA Guidelines and used by the, City In its environmental review process. FOr the preliminary environmental assessment undertaken as part of this Initial StudY's preparation, a determination that there is apotentiai for significant effects indicates the need to more fully analyze the Project's impacts and to identify mitigation measures. Transportation/Circulation Biological Resources Energy & Mineral Resources Hazards & Hazardous Materials Noise Public Services Utilities & Service AestheticS Cultural Re~urces Recreation {\ The environmental factors checked below would be potentjally aff~ed by this project, involving at least, one impact that is a '''Pot~ntially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. _Lane;! Use and Planning _ TransportationlTraffic _Biological Resources _Energy & Mineral Resources _Public Services _Population and Housing _GeOlogy & Soils _Hydrology & Water Quality _Air Quality _Utilities &Ser'Vice Systems " , ~AE!sthetlcs _Hazards & Haza,rdous Materials _Noise _Cultural Resources _Recreation _Mandatory Findings of Significance Determination: (To be completed bY the Lead Agency;) On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find that the pr!iJXl5ed project COULD 1'l0T haVE! a significant effectonthe environment, and a N,EGATIVE DEClARATION will be prepared. . .. . ....xx ('\ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, r". \ there will not be.a significant effect in this ease beCause the mitigation. measures described on ari attached section have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE 'DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that the proposed project MA Yhave a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACf REPORT is reqUired. . I find that the proPosed project MAY have a signifiCant effect,on the environment, butatleast one effect 1) has been adequately analyied in 'an earlier document pu'ri;uant to applica~le legal standards, and 2) has been addl'E!ssed by mitigation measures based on the earlier ilnaiysis as deScribed on attached sheets, if the effect is a "potentialrYsignificant impact" o~ "potentialiy significant unless mitigated:" An 'ENVIRONMENTAL IMPAcT REPORT' is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. ' I find that although the proposed project could have a significant e~ on thE! environment; there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects (a) hi)vereen a,nalyzed adequately In an,earller EI~ piJrsjJant to applicablestandards'and (1:1) have been avoided or mitiga~~ purSuant to that earlier B.~, Including revisions or mitigation mea~ures l:hatare imposed upon the proposed project. , (\ ~~ (}duv Ac:' I .ate I ;Z I ;h}Or , JONATHAN COUN . DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MANAGER CITY OF,LYNWOOD Printed Name{ntle. FOr 15) Envircm.l:l1ental AiI.al~is (CheckliSt); A brief explanation is required for all an?wersexcept "No Iinpact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parenthesis follow!ng e,!ch q~estion; ,A "No Impact" answer if adequately sup'ported ifthe referenced inforinatlop sources show that the Impact simply does not apply.to projects like the one liwolved. All answers must take account ()f ~e wh.ole .actionlnvo.lve<;l, including off'site as well as on,site, cumulativ~ as well as prqject.lt;!vel, indirect.as well as direct, 'and construction as well as operational impacts, "P9f;entlally Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substanticil evidence that an. effect is significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries wtien the dererminati<ln is made, an EIR is required. . . .. . .. . (\ "Potentially Significant UnlesS, Mitigated Incorporated" !'lPplie5 wnerethe incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "potentially Significant Impact" to.a "Less than Significant Impact:' ,The lead ageriCY'mustdescri~ the mitigation measures,and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less thi)n sigpificantlevel. ~ \ ' (\ (\ "Less Than Significant Impact" applies if the prbject 'would have the potentifll for impacting the environment, althoygh this impact would be belowestablisned significance thresholds. "No Impact" applies if th,e prbject woul(j not have any mei'lsurable environmental impact on the envir<;>nment. Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program ErR, or other CEQA process,. an effect has been adequately cmalyzed in an earlier ErR or-negative declaration. I'otentlallv Significant Impact - Potentlallv Significant Unless' MItigation Incorporated No Impact LesOThan Significant Impact Issues (and Supporting Infonnat)on Solirces): Would the, proposal result in potential im~involving: I, LAND USE AND PlAN,NINI;' Wouid, the prpposal,: a) Conflict With general plan designation or zoning? (Source(s): " , ) , Conflict With applicable environmentai planS or,polides adopted by agendes with juriSdiction over in. project? ( -)," , lesS Than Significant Impact. The City of lynwoOO Is within a IiqueraCtion and expansive Soil area, Soil reports will be re<:lUired with submittal of pi~ns and engineering ca!culations for, building plan check prior to issuance of permits, ---Y- b) -A MItigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. c) Beincompati~le with existing land use in the Vicinity? ( ) lesS i"hanSlgnlflcant Impact. The project vldnil'{ oOntains ,a,mixture ot single-family and multi-Familv residential properties, Additional exterior lighting would be created by the projeCt; hOwever, such lighting would tie shielded and directed away fromailjacent properties. All applicable development standards would be meltei,lndude loisize, leit coverage, density, selbacl<S, building height and landsCaping. ~ d) MItigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. Affect agriculbJral reSourCeS'or operatiOns (e.g., impacts to soils or fartrllands, or.ill1pr;1_~ from Incompatible land uses)? ( ) ....:a. 'e) Disrupt or diVIde. thephysic.al arrangement-of 'an established coinmunity;(including' a low incOinecir'minoMtycommunity)?( '., ---Y- Potentially PotentiallY Significant 'UnlesS '. less Than r, < ' \ Significant" Impact Mitigation Incorporated Significant Impact NO' impact n, POPuLATiON AND HOUSING. Would the proposal: m:. n , (\ a) Cumulatively exceed affioal regional or local population projOctian~? ( ) Induce substantial growth inan area either directly orlOdiieClly (e.g., through prgJectS in an undeveloped are. or extension of major IrifrastructUre)? ()' , " DiSplace existing housing, eSpecially affordable 'housing? f ) Less Than Significant Impact. The project area consistS cUlTently of,.iwa,residences which wiilbe demolished. The uriits will be subStituted witti nineteen condominiums on thethii-dand fourth floors oUtie project. - ,,- -M- b) -M- c) -M- Mitiga~~n Measures: No mitigation meaSures' a'ri~ required. Potentially significant Impact I'otentlally Significant UnlesS Mitigation Incorporated NO Impact LesS Than Significant Impact ' GEOLoGy AND SOILS. Would the proposal result in'or exp'ose People to potential impacts involving: a) Fault rupture? ( --.:XlL ) b) 'Se.smicgroun9 shaking? ( --.:XlL Less Than Significant Impact: There are no active fault zones in the City of lynwood and the City is not located In a seismic stUdy area. ,Earthquakes of I,arg,; magnitude cOuld create seismic grDundshaking. The project would be plan chec!<ed and Inspected tO,ensure compliance with seismic stand~rdi; and the caJifomia Building Code. Mitigation Measures: No mitig~tion measures are required. c) Seismic ground failure? ( ) ,_~iche, tsunami, or volcanic hazard? ( --A:. --.:XlL --.:XlL d) e) landslides or mudflows? ( Erosion, changes in topography or unslilble soU conditionS fiorii excavation, grading, or flll? ( ) Less Than Significant ImpaCt. A CllminerClal/resldential mixed use project; four-stoMes in tieight with 15,000 square feet of commerCial onthe,flrst floor, 129 parking stalls on the first floor and second'floors, and nineteenc6ndorninlumS 00 the third ,and feurttifloors will boi coristiucte<i'that would Indude deniolitlon of a commercial building ,and two .res!den~. gra~lng.d('llnage. concrete .and asphaitthat would alterex;sting grading and aralnage, pattems. Detailed grading' and drainage plans would be required and plan checked by the' Public Works Department and the prope!\y ,.auld be Inspected to ensure compliance with the c:alifornla Building COde. . . f) ...!l- g) h) .Mltigatio~.M_~~:- No mitigation measur~_~re reQuire<:!_ Subsidence oi the land? ( Expansive solis? ( ) --.:XlL -M- Less Than Signlfica~t Impa~. TheCityiS~jthjn a liquefaction 'area and soil com~ctIon may be an 'iSsue. A detailed soils report wauldbereQuifed dUring plan cheCk and prior to isSuance of building permits, Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are requiied. ,-.... I ' i) Unique geologic or physi(:ill features? (: Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless MItigation In~rporated IV. WATER. Would the.proposal result in: c) n , d) eJ f) (\ -1!L Less 'rhan Significant Impact No Impact Changes In absorption rates, drainage patterns, or ttle rate and amOunt of surface runoff? ( ) LesS Than .Slgnificant Impact. Demolition of the existing commercial bUildin-g an~ tWo residences .and the development of a commerdalfresldential mixed use project four stories in height' would indude development of structures, fences, driveways arid landscaping, thereby altering absorption rateS and drainage patterns. The Oty wiil r~quire d~ailed,gr~dingand drainage plans tl) ensu~ pro~r drain~ge ~nd prqtect pro~:!erttes In the vidnity. .lIL- -1!lL -M.. -U... -U... -U... -U... .lIL- Less Than Significant Impact; Construction activities assodated with the demolition of structures and development of a commeraalJresldential miXed USe project may'haVe short and,king term Impacts. A Stlindard Ur\)an Storm Water Mitigation Plan wUl be required pur;uanpo the State Regional Waler Quality Coritrol Board. . . -U... Less Tha.n a) M_i~g~tion Measures: No mitigati9" m~~sures ar~ r~~ir~(:t b) Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as fiooding? ( -) Mitlgaticln Measures: No mitigation measures are [equired. DiScharg~ Into .surface ~aters or other alteration of SurfaCe water Quality (e.g., temperature, (jissolved oxygen or turbi(jity)? ( ) g) h) Changes in the am~nt 5lf .surface ~ater in any viater body? ( ) Changes in Currents, or .the course or direction of water mayements? ( ) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions'or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or eXcavationS/.or through substantial lasS of groundwater [echarge capability? ( .) Ah;ered dire<;tjon or ra~e of flow of groun~lltf!r? lrT)paCls to groundwater. Quality? ( i) MltI~~on M~asures: No mitiQC!ti_OJl mea~~s are required. Substantial reduction In the amount of Ground watef otherwise available' for public water supplies? ( ) Potentially POtentially Signlflc:ant Unless (\ , (\ (\ Slgnlflcilnt tmpact MItigation In,corPorated No Impact Significant Impa.ct V. AIR QUALiTY. Would the prppO!;al: a) Violatea~y air quality standar~ orcontribute'to an existing or prQ~ air quality violation! ( ExpOse sensitlllereeeptors tOpoilUiantS? ( ) xX VI. ---1QL b) Less Than Significant Impact. Residential and commercial properties In the immedi,ite"vldnity may be affected in the short-term by demolition, grading and construction activities. ille appliCant would'be ;-equired'ta water the site daily to,rectuce fugitiVe dust emissions during .constnx:t:lon:' '., - MItigation MeasureS: No:mitigatlon meaSures are required. c! A1te"ralr mov~mei1; moisture, or temperab!re, or cause anY!=hange Indlmate? ( )' Create objectionable, odors? ( ) --1QL -1QL d) Less Than Significant Impact. Odors may be present inthe short.tenn during demolition arid construction. The !appllcant would be required to comPlY with all local, state, and. federal requli'ements pertaining to air quality, Days and .hourS of construction would be limited to Monday through Friday from'7:00 a;m. to 7:00 p.m. to protect the health, saf~ty, and welfare of pe~n$ln the area. Mltlgatlon,Measures:' No miti~atii.m meas'ures,are' required; Potentially, Significant Impact ' Potentially Significant Unless_ . MItigation InCorporated No impact LesS Than Significant Impact TRANSPORTATION/TRAfFIC. Would !he proposal result In: a) Increasedllehidetrips or traffic congestion? () --1QL Less Than'S'lgntflcant-I_mpact. qemoliti()fl of structures and the developrnent of a commerdal/residenticll mixed.use project would Increase iraffic and vehide trip ends. Vehlde access aild parking fadlibes are adequate to accommodate additional vehides and provide off:streetp;irklng. -Long seach BJird is sUffldenf In ,widlti to accorrimoclatti lt1e vehide bip ends and 'provide additional on-street parking. Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. b) Hazards to Safety from design features (e.g., sharp cUlVes or dangerous iritersectionror; Incompatible uses (e.g., faom equipment)? ( ) Less Than SlgnlflcantImpaCt. Vehide access wouid be provided from a 27'.7" driveway along ~ .Aoresllivd, and from a 33"3" d~ay along Oakwood Ave. -1QL c) Mitfgatlon Measures: No.mitigatlon m~sures.are requjrecl~ Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uSeS? ( - - "> ' --1QL ~ Less Than Slgnlflcant'Impa,ct. The applicant will be required to install canaete driveways and maintain such vehid~ acc~e5;S. Drivew~ys s~a!l rel1)ain dear ~.nc;i ~ccess.lbI~ to v~hicles,at ~11 times. . '.... , .. MI~ation_Measu~: No.mi~g~t1oo.r:neasures are require~. il) insuffid~nt parking caPadty on.site or off..site"i .lQL (\ (\ (\ Less Than Significant Impact. The applbnt will be required to provide 129 parking stalls on the first and second floors. Such parking stalls shall remain clear'and accessible for vehide 'parking at all times, Mi~i$la~on Mea,;;ures: No miti~ation measures are r~uired. e) Hazari:ls 'or-barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? f) ConmctS with adopted pOlities supPorting .alt~mative ~nspo.rta~on (e;g., bus ~mc>~h?, blcyde racks)? ( ) Rail, w~terborne or air traffic impacts? ( Potentially Significant Impact' Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless' , MItigation iiic:oiporated Potentially Significant Unless MItigation InC:OrpOiated Less Than Significant Impact Less Than Significant Impact --1QL --1QL --1QL No Impact -Y. --1QL --1QL --1QL --1QL No Impact ~ -A.. --1QL g) VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result in impacts to: a) En~ngered, threatened,:or,r~re species or their habitats (InCluding but not,limited to plants;fish, insects, animals, and birds)? ( ) LocallY designated species (e.g., heritage trees)? Locally designated natura,1 communities (e.g., oak foreSt, coastal tiablta~ etc.)? ( ) b) c) d) Wetland habitat (e,g" marsh, riparian, and vernal pool)? ( ) e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ( ) VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL REsouRCES. Would the proposal: a) Conflict With adopted energy conservation plans? Use non-renewable resOurces In a wasteful and Inefficient manner? () Result in the loss of availability of a known min,eral re~urce that would be of futUre :value to the region and the residentS of the State? ( b) c) ,Potentially Significant Impact' IX. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the propOSal involve: {\ n Potentially Significant Unless MItigation IncorPorated Less Than Significant Impact No Impact aJ A risk of aCcide"ntid exploSion or release Of hazardous substances (lnduding, but,not limited to: oil, pesticides, chemicals; or radiation? ( ) Less Than Significant Impar;t;Construction activities. and vehicleS would Indude hazardouS materials In the short, term. Frequent property inspections will be'made by the CItY to ensure protection of the publiC health, safety and 'general welfare. Upon project completion; very little if any hazardous materials are expected to be stored in the condominiums, ,~nd commercial ,establishments. -Y.. Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measur,es are'required. bJ -Y.. Possible In~er~ce with, ~n ,emergency response _ plan or emergency evacuation plan? ( ) The creation of artV health,hazard or potential health hazard? ( ) Less Than Sfgnlfl~nt Impact..co~ruc:t;ion'activi~es in t~e short;.terTD maY ~reate noISe, dustiOdors, etc. Days and hours of cOnstruction will be limited and the project site watered daily, No overnight Storage of construction .,,,,hldes will be permitted. Reg~lar site Inspections wm be performed by Oty staff. " C) --1QL Mitigation l'leasures: No mitigation measures are required. dJ Exposure of people to existing sour~s or potential health hazards? ( ) -1!X.. eJ, Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable brush, grass, or trees? ( j --1QL Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless ' Mitigation Incorporated No Impact Less Than SignifiCant Impact' X. I'!DISE. Would the proposal result in: (\ a) lncreases in existing noise levels? ( ..IlL.. Less Than Significant Impact. Demolition and conStruction activities In the short-tem would Increase ambient noise levels. Days and hours ofcoi1struction would be .lImlted' to Monday thr0u9h Friday from 7 :00 a,m. to 7:00 p,m, The 'residen~ wD.uldhaye" ~cous.tical f~atUreS to reduce noiSe levels and" be in cOmpliance with the Oty's Noise OrdinanCe ~'wetl a!!i the Califo'mia-Building Code. Mitigation Measures: No mitigation, measures are reqUired. b) EXposUre of people to severe -noiSe levels? ( ) --1QL _Less Than SlgnlflcantImpact. Den1olitlon and constructionactlvitif!S in theshon;~term would increase nOi~ levels in the vidnity. Days and' hours of construction would ,be limited. Upon proJeci Completion, :the nineteen (19J ~ndominjums, and commercial,'establishmentS are not,expected to-substantially lnaease the ambient noise ,levels in y,~ vicinity. - .,. '-,.. .'.- Mltlga~on M~a.s,!res: No mitig~tion mea~u.r~ are r~uired. o (\ (\ l>otentiaUy Significant Impact Potenilally Significant UnleSS Mitigation Incorporated NO Impact t.ess Than Significant Impact xi. PUBlic SERVICES~ Would the proposal have an effect upon, or resultin a nee~_ for n~w or altered government ~rVi.ces in any of the following ,area~: a) Fire proteC!ion? ( ---Y.. xu, Less Than Significant Impact. Development of a commerdal/residential mixed USe priljectfeaturing rilneteen (19) cOndominiums andcommerclal ,establishmentS may require additlo,nal fire protection, The Los AngeJes County Rre Department has two (2) locations in the City of Lynwood capable of responding to emergency calls. Mltlgailon'Measures: NomltigaMn ineasures are required, b) Policeprot"ection? ( ---Y.. Less Than Significant Impact. DeveloPment of a commerclal/reslden,lIal mixed use project featuring oi""teen(19) condominiums and commerclalestabllshrilentsmay require 'adaitional police services. TheLcis Angetes County Sheriff pep..rtrnent has ad""uat. reSOurces at the' CenturY station to respond to selvJce calls. '" Mltlg~tion Measures: No mitigation measures are required. c) Schools? ( -!!... LesS Than Significant Impact. Development of nineteen (19) condomlnhJms would Include sd100lage children as the 'average occupancy rate In Lynwood is five (S) persons per hoUsehold; The LynwOOd Unified School Dislnct ""s implemented their facility master plan to add onto five (5) existing schools, and cOOsiiuct four (4) additional Schools to accommodate gro"ith In theOty of Lynwood. " M1tl98!tlon Measures: No mit,iga.tlon measures are required. d) Maintenance Qf publiC fadlities, induding r:oads? _ ----!lL Less Ths_" Significant Impact. Addlti~~1 .~esidences_ wguld increa,5e wear and tear on streets In the vk:inity due to a~ded trip ends. The Oty has budgeted for future street Improvements that would be Implemented an~ maintained by the Public Wor1<s Department. MI!lg~~~n M~ures: No mi~gation.meastlres are requirec;!. e) 9ther governmental services? ( -1lX... Potentially Significant Impact PotentiaUy Sigillfiaint UnleSs ' MItigation InCorPOrated No Impact LesS ,Than Significant ImpaCt UTIi.InEli AND SERVICE sYSTEMS. Would tfle PropOsal.result i1i.a need for new systems or supplies,. gr Sl:JbStanti~J alteratiOns t9 the followfng I:ltiliz~: a) b) cj P<?~ or f1~tural gas? ( <:om~unicat!~s system,s? ( local or'regk:ma,1 'h'ater.treatment or distribution faCilities? ( . i Storm water drainage? ( ) --XlL ---1!&-. -!!... -!!... d) r r\ (\ ("\ Less .Than Significant Impact; The 'project \Vill reQulre:demolition,coflstructionof new commercial and residences and paving that 'may increase stenn w~t~ drainage. 'The applicant would berequiret:l to comply witH ~he oty t;lf lynwood Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan Ordinance to ensure ,proper drainag~ 'and that pollutants are treated on~site 'prior to entering storm drains. .. . . . . - - Mltigatio~ Measures: No mitigation measures are,required. e) Solid waste 'disposal? ( ) .....AlL Less ThanSlgnlfieant,lmpact: Additional resldenc~ and business estabUsh'mimts would increaSe solid waste. The btyS>;oI!d Jf/aste contractor is q1pable of prglnding trash pick-up services to'th,e project; M,ltlgatio~ M.eas~res:' N.o m,jtig~tjon 1'D~~sures are requi.rep. f) Local or regional water supplies? ( .....AlL Less Than Significant Impact No Impact PO,tentlally Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless MItigation Incorporated XIII., AESTHmcs. Would the proposal: -1QL -1QL Less Than Significant Impact. The project has .been reviewed by the Design Review Board and Site Plan Relliew Committee to "ensure harmony With theei<isting reside.,,:es in the llidnlty: The project would consIsto! stucco siding; concrEiie tile or composition asphalt roofs, decorative garages and window tilm, attractive landscaping and Concrete driveWaYS. . -B- Less Than Significant Impact. The comm""ciai/residential mixed uSe project will require eXtertorlighting. A detailed lighting plan .will be required that identifies light Intensities and that such lights are shielded and directed away from adjacent proPerties. . - ',"" ., Less Than .SignlflCant ImpaCt No ImpaCt a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? ( Have a cjemonstrable negaiive aesthetic effect? b) MItigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. c) Create.light Or glare? ( Mitigation Measures: No-mitigation measures-are req~jred. Potentially Significant ImpaCt POtentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated .....AlL --Y- -Y- --Y- --Y- XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES, Wouid the prop()i;al: a) Disturb paleontology reSources? ( Disturb archaeological resoUrces? ( b) c) dj Affect-historical resources? Have the potential to ca~a phy,sical change that would affect uniqu~ ethnic cultUral, values? ~estrict 'exiSting religious or;sacred uses -within the potential impact area? ( ) e) (', (\ (". Potentially significant Impact . xv. RECREATION. Would tlie proPoSal: a), Increase the demand for neighbOrhood Of regionai par~ Of otherrecreailonal fadllties? ( Affect existing recreati.onal.opportuni~es?.c ) Potentially Significant U'!less . MItigation IncOrporated Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation imPact Less Than Significant Impact' Less Than Significant Impac:t: No Impact -1!L Ji.. No Impact ,-1!L -1!L -1!L -1!L Earlier anCllyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, Pl'99ram EIR, or other CEQA process, one or more effects, , have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. In this case a discussion should identify the following on attactied sheets: . . , .,. " , , a) Ear1ier analyses used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are available, for review. b) Potentially Significant Impact XVI. MAN,DATORY FINDINGS Of SIGNIFICANCE. a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the qualitY'of the envil'onment, substan~ally . 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, reduce the number or restrlct the range 'of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major . peri"!lS of california history or prehist9ry? Does the project have the potential to achieve shart-tenm, to the disadvimtage'of long-renm; envir9nmen~1 g~ls? b) c) Does the project have Impacts that are. individually limited, but cumula~vely considerable? ("Cumula~vely 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:) Does the project have environmental effects whiCh will cause substantial adverse affects ,on human' bein~, either dir~ or'indlrectly? d) XVII. EARUER ANALYSIS. [\ 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 m!!asures based on the earlier analysis. c) .Mitigation measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier doc\lment and the extentto which they address site,spedfic conditions for the project. Authority: Public ResC:lUrces Code Sections 21083 and 21087. Reference: Public Resources Code Sections 21080(c), 21080.1, 21080.3, 21082.1, 21083, 21083.3, 21093, 21li94, 21151; Sundstrom v. County of Mendocino, 202 CaI.App.3d.296 (1988); Leonoff v. Monterey Board of Supervisors; 222 CaI,App.3d 1337 (1990). n ("\