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HomeMy Public PortalAboutOrd. 1550ORDINANCE NO. 1550 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2004 -01, ADDING SECTION 25 -37 TO THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT MIXED USE DEVELOPMENTS CONSISTING OF COMMERCIAL USES ON THE GROUND FLOOR AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON UPPER FLOORS SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN REVIEW. WHEREAS, the Lynwood General Plan was updated on September 9, 2003 and permits mixed use developments; and WHERAS, the Lynwood Municipal Code currently prohibits residential land uses in commercial zones; and WHEREAS, mixed use development can be aesthetically attractive, successful and beneficial to the City subject to appropriate development standards and design review; and WHERAS, mixed use developments shall require a conditional use permit and public hearing to implement appropriate development standards, conditions and receive public comment; and WHEREAS, existing commercial strip malls may be obsolete, blighted or underused; and WHEREAS, mixed use may produce dynamic developments that provided commercial sales tax and needed residential housing; and WHEREAS, the Lynwood Planning Commission approved Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2004 -01 on April 13, 2004; and WHEREAS, the Lynwood City Council considered all public oral and written testimony offered at the public hearing. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 25 -37 is hereby added to the Lynwood Municipal Code to read as follows: 25 -37 MIXED USE DEVELOPMENTS 25 -37.1 Purpose and Scope a. Mixed Use Commercial /Residential projects promote development that combines commercial and housing uses on a single site. Mixed use projects allow increased development on main streets without fostering a strip commercial appearance. This development type will support transit use, provide a buffer between commercial streets and residential neighborhoods, and provide new housing opportunities in the City of Lynwood. The emphasis of the commercial uses is primarily retail, office and service uses. Other uses may be allowed to provide a variety of uses that may be located in existing or new buildings. Development is intended to consist primarily of businesses on the ground floor with housing on upper stories. Development is intended to be pedestrian- oriented with buildings close to, and oriented to the sidewalk, especially at corners. -I - b. Mixed Use Commercial /Residential projects should be centrally located so that the area can serve a population large enough to support the commercial uses allowed. C. Mixed Use Commercial /Residential projects should not be detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare. d. Mixed Use Commercial /Residential development shall have superior architectural design and theme, be aesthetically pleasing, and be compatible with surrounding commercial and residential properties. e. Mixed Use Commercial /Residential development shall consist of colors that are earth tone and /or neutral on the building face and may permit more colorful accents to include trim, architectural features and fixtures. 25 -37.2 Permitted Mixed Use Commercial /Residential a. Mixed Use Commercial /Residential Projects shall be permitted in commercial zones to include CB -1 (Controlled Business), C -2 (Light Commercial), C -2A (Medium Commercial), C -3 (Heavy Commercial) and PCD (Planned Commercial Development. 25 -37.3 Prohibited Mixed Use Commercial /Residential a. Mixed Use Commercial /Residential shall be prohibited in H -M -D (Hospital - Medical - Dental), M (Manufacturing), PF (Public Facilities) and all residential zones (i.e. R -1, R -2, R -3 and PRD). 25 -37.4 Conditional Use Permit Required a. All Mixed Use Commercial /Residential projects require approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the Lynwood Planning Commission at a public hearing. The Planning Commission shall make required findings, identify appropriate conditions of approval, mitigation measures and standards. 25 -37.5 Permitted Commercial Uses a. Commercial uses shall be permitted on the ground floor only. Permitted commercial uses shall include all uses allowed in the C -2 (Light Commercial) zone. 25 -37.6 Permitted Residential Uses a. Residential uses shall be permitted on upper floors above the street level. Such residential units shall comply with development standards set forth in the R -3 (Multiple - Family Residential) zone. b. Residential uses shall have security fencing, gates and other measures to prevent trespass. Fencing and security measures shall be implemented pursuant to plans approved by the Planning Commission. the unit. C. Senior residences shall have speakers or intercoms installed within -2- 25 -37.7 Density a. Residential density shall not exceed eighteen (18) units per acre (i.e. one (1) residence per 2,420 square feet of gross property area). b. A density bonus not to exceed twenty -five percent (25 %) may be approved for senior housing or low /moderate income housing pursuant to the HUD Home Guidelines. Commercial density shall be regulated by development standards set forth in Section 25 -37.9. 25 -37.8 Design Review a. The project shall consist of superior design, materials, colors and architectural features. The structure(s) shall have various building lines and attractive architectural features. Buildings shall have stucco exteriors with Spanish tile, concrete tile or similar roof material. Front elevations and facades may consist or other decorative materials approved by the Planning Commission. Building colors shall consist of earth tones or neutral colors, accent features may have brighter colors. The applicant shall submit a sample material and color board. b. Canopies on private and /or public property may be permitted pursuant to plans approved by the Planning Commission. 25 -37.9 Development Standards a. Minimum Lot Size. Lot size shall be a minimum of 14,000 square feet in gross area. b. Maximum Lot Coverage. There shall be no maximum lot coverage standard. C. Yard Requirements. The yard setback areas shall be as required in the zone to which the property is located, except that front yards and street side yards shall have a setback of no less than ten feet (10'). Such front and street side yard setback areas shall be landscaped and have a permanent irrigation system. d. Landscaping. A minimum of seven percent (7 %) of the gross lot area shall be permanently landscaped. Such landscaping shall be installed pursuant to plans prepared by a licensed landscape architect. Bare exposed walls shall have bougainvillea, cat claws or other climbing vines. A permanent irrigation system shall be installed. e. Parking, Loading and Vehicle Access. Parking shall be provided in accordance with Lynwood Municipal Code Section 25 -14. A minimum of one (1) off - street loading stall shall be provided. Loading stalls shall measure a minimum of 14' X 20' in area. Vehicle access aisles shall be sufficient in size to accommodate required parking and loading. Residential parking shall be located at the rear of the project and screened from public view. Commercial. parking shall be located at _the front or side of the project and easily accessible. f. Building Height. Building height shall not exceed seventy -five feet (75') to the highest roofline. g. Signs. A comprehensive sign plan shall be prepared by a licensed architect. Such sign program shall be consistent with Lynwood Municipal Code Section 25 -33. -3- h. Fences and Walls. Fences and walls shall be architecturally compatible with the project, shall not exceed six -feet (6') in height and shall be installed in accordance with approved plans and a fence permit. i. Trash Storage. A minimum of one (1) trash storage area shall be provided. Such trash storage areas shall consist of solid block, stucco or masonry walls on three (3) sides, a minimum of five -feet (5') in height and have a solid sight - obscuring door. j. Lighting. A detailed exterior and parking lot lighting plan shall be submitted. Such lighting shall be sufficient to provide security and prevent loitering and mischief. k. Outside Storage and Display. No outside storage or display of any kind shall be permitted. I. Outdoor Uses. All proposed outdoor uses shall be subject to review and approval by the Development Services Department, Planning Division. Special permit business license approval may be required by the City Council pursuant to Lynwood Municipal Code Section 4 -8. M. Roof Mounted Equipment. All roof mounted equipment shall be screened from view of adjacent streets and properties. Screening materials shall be compatible with the design and materials of the building and installed in a manner approved by the Development Services Department, Planning Division. n. Utilities. All utilities which provide direct service to the property shall be installed underground. o. Commercial Tenant Spaces. Commercial tenant spaces shall be separated by floor to ceiling wall partitions. No multiple tenant retail spaces are permitted. Only one (1) tenant may occupy each tenant space. P. Public Transit. Mixed use projects shall be located within five hundred feet (500') of public transportation routes. q. Elevators. Elevators shall be required for mixed use developments exceeding two (2) stories in height that includes senior citizen housing. r. Common Open Space. Common open space amenities may be permitted and are encouraged to include benches, tables, terraces, landscaping and other common areas as may be approved by the Planning Commission. S. Alcohol. Alcohol serving establishments may be permitted for restaurants and /or brand name stores pursuant to standards set forth in Lynwood Municipal Code Section 25- 16.20. t. Fire Protection. Mixed use developments shall comply with standards and conditions set forth by the Los Angeles County Fire Department to include but not be limited to sprinklers, knox box, insulation, occupancy and separation between floors. Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and cause it to be published or posted as required by law. -4- First read at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 4th day of May , 2004 and adopted and ordered published at a regular meeting of said City Council on the 1st day of June, 12004. ATTEST: LOUIS BYRD, Mayor City of Lynwood ANDREA L. HOOPER, City Clerk LO Y HEM E ty Manager City of Lynwood Ci of Lynwood APPROVED AS TO FORM: RNOLDO BELTRAN, City Attorney City of Lynwood STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) )SS COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) APPROVED AS TO C , NTENT: —&� , GIMT TAYLOR, S ecial Assistant Development Services Department I, the undersigned, City Clerk for the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the ist day of _June , 2004. AYES: COUNCILMEN PEDROZA, RODRIGUEZ,- SANTILLAN, VASQUEZ AND BYRD NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE City Clerk, City of Lynwood -5- STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) )SS COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 1550 _ on file in my office and that said ordinance was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 1st day of June. , 2004. City Clerk, City of Lynwood -6-