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Kenneth West
Chair
Alex Landeros
Commissioner
Lourdes Castro-Ramirez
Vice-Chair
Rita Patel Rebecca Wells
Commissioner Commissioner
COMMISSION COUNSEL
Law Office of Aleshire and Wynder
Douglas P. Haubert Assistant City Attorney
STAFF
Jonathan Colin, Karen Figueredo, Michael Allen,
Director Planning Assistant Associate Planner
Kimberly Gonzalez,
Administrative Analyst I
Zelda Hutcherson
Commissioner
Bill Younger
Commissioner
Harden Carter,
Associate Planner
Jose Sanchez,
Intern
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OPENING CEREMONYES
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Flag Salute.
3. Roll call of Commissioners.
4. Certification of Agenda Posting.
5. Minutes of Planning Commission Meetings:
June 10, 2008
SWEARING IN SPEA9(ERS
6. The Lynwood Planning Commission shall swear in all persons wishing to testify on any item
listed on the Planning Commission Agenda.
Residents shall swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
PUBLIC ORALS
7. At this time, any member of the public may comment on any issue within, the jurisdiction of
the Planning Commission that is not on the Agenda.
Members of the public may also comment at this time on any Agenda Item that is not
scheduled for a public hearing. To preserve continuity, the Planning Commission Chair may, at
his/her discretion, request members of the public wishing to comment on Agenda Items for
which public hearings are not scheduled to hold their comments until just prior to the
Commission's discussion of the Agenda Item in question.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
CONTINUED REGULAR AGENDA
8. Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-03
APPLICANT: T-Mobile USA, Inc
12217 Atlantic Avenue
APN 6186-012-034
Proposal
Request to operate and maintain a wireless telecommunications facility consisting of a sixty
one (61) foot tall monopalm with twelve (12) panel antennas, and one parabolic dish antenna,
six (6) radio equipment cabinets and miscellaneous electrical and utility equipment, inside a
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wrought iron fence enclosure on property located at 12217 Atlantic Avenue, in the CB-1
(Controlled Business) zone.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission deny Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-03.
9. Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-04 & Variance No. 2008-01
APPLICANT: Carolyn Romero
4271 Carlin Avenue
APN 6186-011-025
Proposal
Request to operate a Skilled Nursing Facility (Convalescent Home) and to maintain the existing
reduced side, rear yard setback, landscaping and to allow off-site parking for ten, (10) of the
twenty seven (27) required parking spaces on property located at 4271 Carlin Avenue,
Assessor Parcel Number 6186-O11-025 in the R-3 (Multi-Family Residential) zone.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-04,
and Variance 2008-01.
10. Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-06 & Variance No. 2008-03
APPLICANT: Garnett Newcombe
3598 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
APN 6191-016-021
Proposal
Request to establish an Adult Resource Center and to reduce minimum parking requirements
on property located at 3598 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, '
Assessor Parcel Number 6191-016-021 in the H-M-D (Hospital Medical Dentist) zone
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission deny Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-03,
and Variance 2008-03.
IVEW 1tEGULAR AGENDA
11. Appeal No. 2008-O1
APPLICANT: Sabino Chavez
5158 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
APN 6189-037-007
Proposal
Request to legalize second unit (duplex) and utilize two existing 2-car garages to satisfy
parking requirements, on property located at located at 5158 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard .
in the R-2 (Two Family) residential zone.
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Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue Appeal No. 2008-01.
COMMISSION ORALS
STAFF ORALS
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the regular meeting of the Lynwood Planning Commission on August 12, 2008 at 6:30
p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California, 90262.
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ITEM #5
MINUTES ®6-1®-®~
LYNWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
]UNE 10, 2008
The Lynwood Planning Commission met in regular session in the City Hall Council
Chambers.
Chair Castro-Ramirez called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
Commissioner Younger led the flag salute.
Chair Castro-Ramirez requested the roll call.
Director of Development Services Manager Colin called roll.
Commissioner Landeros, Wells, Patel, Younger, West and Castro-Ramirez
answered the roll call. Commissioner Hutcherson emailed to be excused.
Also present were Director of Development Services Jonathan Colin, Planning
Associate Harden Carter, Planning Assistant Karen Figueredo, Administrative
Analyst Kimberly Gonzalez, Public Works Engineering Manager Elias Saikaly,
Development Services Intern Jose Sanchez and Planning Commission Counsel
Douglas Haubert.
Chair Castro-Ramirez inquired if the Agenda had been duly posted.
Director of Development Services Colin .indicated the Agenda had been duly
posted.
Director of Development Services Colin advised the Commissioners that their
reorganization is in order.
Motion by Chair Castro-Ramirez to nominate Commissioner West as Chair,
seconded by Commissioner Younger.
Chair Castro-Ramirez requested the roll call and the motion passed by general
consensus.
Commissioner Landeros stated that he would like to nominate Commissioner
Patel as the Vice Chair.
Commissioner Patel declined.
Motion by Commissioner Patel to nominate Commissioner Castro-Ramirez as Vice
Chair, seconded by Commissioner Younger.
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Director of Development Services called roll and the motion passed by general
consensus.
Item #5: Minutes April 8, 2008 & May 13, 2008
Chair West announced Agenda Item #5, Minutes of April 8, 2008 & May 13,
2008, Planning Commission meeting.
Motion by Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez to approve the April 8, 2008 & May 13,
2008 minutes, seconded by Commissioner Wells.
Chair West requested the roll call and the motion passed by general consensus.
Ytem #6: Swearing in Speakers
Chair West requested City Clerk Quinonez swear in citizens wishing to speak on
any Agenda Item.
Item #7: Public Orals
Chair West requested any member of the public wishing to speak on items not
on the agenda. Seeing none Chair West closed Public Orals.
Chair West requested a reorganization of the agenda to allow the Commission to
hear the continued items first.
Director of Development Services Colin requested interpretation from
Commission Counsel. Haubert as to procedure.
Item #9: CUP No. 2008-03
Applicant: T-Mobile Inc.
Director of Development Services Colin stated that the first item is the tower that
T-Mobile is proposing to install at 12217 Atlantic Avenue. Staff has been meeting
with T-Mobile and looking for another location. The problem with this particular
site is that it is within a project area, and there is an active DDA on the site.
Therefore, T-Mobile and staff would like to continue the item.
Chair West asked if the applicant was present.
Director of Development Services Colin briefly stated that the applicant is not
present.
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Commission Counsel Haubert asked if it was Chair West's intention to have all
three items heard at the same time or to have one hearing at a time.
Chair West answered one at a time and opened the public hearing.
Commission Counsel Haubert explained that the commission should motion to
continue without closing the public hearing.
Motion by Commissioner Younger to continue the public hearing on CUP No.
2008-03 for the next meeting, seconded by Commissioner Patel.
Director of Development Services Colin called the roll call and the motion passed
6-0.
Item #12: CUP No. 2008-04 & VAR No. 2008-01
Applicant: Carolyn Romero, Lynwood SNF Properties, LLC
Director of Development Services Colin stated that the item before them is a
request to operate a skilled nursing facility at 4271 Carlin Avenue.-The applicant
is requesting that the Commission continue the item as they are working with
staff to find solutions to some issues that the project is currently facing.
(INAUDIBLE)
Commission Counsel Haubert stated that since the item is a public hearing, he
would recommend that they allow public testimony.
Chair West opened the public hearing.
James Wolf 30650 Palos Verdes Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes,•spoke in opposition.
He stated that this is a Sam Menlo trick. He (Sam) is a slum lord. He tried before
and the Commission voted against him 7-0. Mr. Wolf read an article from a
newspaper regarding a court case against Sam Menlo. Crime increased years ago
when Sam Menlo began operating without city permits. Strongly opposes the
project also due to the lack of parking.
Chair West asked City Attorney to swear in the next person wishing to testify
since he was not present during the swearing in.
Daniel Wayne 40 Hollanwood, Irvine, Ca. spoke in opposition. He manages the
property at 4267 Carlin and stated that the property next door should serve as
an apartment complex. He has toured other Menlo properties and is aware of the
bad conditions.
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Director of Development Services Colin stated that the Development Services
Department received a complaint from Rene Ramero, 2006 Castlegate stating
that he objects to this project because he indicates there is insufficient parking
due to the Carlin Avenue residents.
Motion by Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez to continue the public hearing on, CUP No.
2008-04 & VAR No. 2008-01, seconded by Commissioner Younger.
Director of Development Services Colin called the roll and the motion passed by
6-0.
Item #13: CUP No. 2008-06 & VAR No. 2008-03
Applicant: Garnett Newcombe,
Human. Potential Consultants, LLC (HPC)
Director of Development Services Colin stated that the item before them is a
request to establish an adult resource center/Drug Rehab Center. The applicant
is also requesting a variance to reduce the minimum parking requirements on
the property located at 3598 Martin Luther King. Staff is also recommending that
the commission continue the item to allow staff to work with the applicant on
certain issues.
Chair West opened the public hearing.
Hearing no one, Chair West closed the public hearing.
Motion by Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez. to continue the Public Hearing on CUP
2008-06 & VAR No. 2008-03, seconded by Commissioner Younger.
Director of Development Services Colin, called the roll and the motion was passed
6-0.
Item #10: CUP No. 2008-05, VAR No. 2008-02, ZC No. 2008-
01, TPBW No. 2008-02 & NEG DEC
Applicant: TW Layman Associates
Planning Assistant Figueredo stated that the applicant is requesting approval to
construct three commercial buildings totaling 15,900 square feet, consolidate
twenty four lots into one parcel, change the current zoning designation from P-1
to C-2 and to maintain existing front and side setbacks of less than ten feet and
to allow an arched side setback on property located at 3801-3831 Martin Luther
King Jr. Boulevard between Bullis Rd. and Ernestine Avenue. The proposed
expansion will include updating the fa4ade of the existing Superior Market and
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adjacent structures. The Development Services Department has determined that
the project will not have significant impacts on the environment. An Initial Study
was performed and a Negative Declaration was prepared pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Staff recommends that
the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3212, 3213, 3214 and 3218
approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-05, Variance No. 2008-02, Zone
Change No. 2008-01, Tentative Parcel Map No. 2008-02, and the Negative
Declaration. ,
Commissioner Landeros asked what impacts on traffic the project would have on
neighborhood properties and second what kind of tenants would be coming in.
Director of Development Services Colin stated that Public Works could answer
the portion about the traffic and asked Planning Assistant Figueredo as to what
tenants will be coming in.
Planning Assistant Figueredo stated that the applicant was present to answer the
question.
Public Works Engineering Manager Saikaly stated that the Traffic Engineer has
indicated there would be no significant impact. He stated that the Engineer
recommended that they install a median island between CVS and Superior on
MLK between Ernestine and Bullis.
Commissioner Landeros asked what the parking impact would be.
Public Works Engineering Manager Saikaly stated that there is sufficient parking
on site.
Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez asked how many parking stalls there would be.
Planning Assistant Figueredo stated that there are 432 stalls and that the project
does comply with the requirements. She also stated that the LMC allows them to
have a minor variance to reduce parking by 10 percent.
Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez asked how many stalls they currently have and how
many they will be left with.
Planning Assistant Figueredo stated that they currently have 460 and afterwards
would have 432.
Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez asked if the construction would only affect 60 spaces.
Planning Assistant Figueredo briefly stated that that was correct.
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Commissioner Landeros stated that the project is parking deficient and did not
think the Commission should approve.
Chair West interjected stating that Commissioner Landeros was deliberating and
asked for clarification from the attorney.
Commission Counsel Haubert stated proper procedure and asked if
Commissioner Landeros had a question.
Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez questioned that since there is a middle school and an
elementary school, does the impact report contain certification of how this may
affect students walking back and forth to school.
Director of Development Services Colin stated addresses in page seven, item
number six, transportation/circulation; it increased vehicle or traffic congestions.
It will be less than a significant impact. The development of a commercial project
would increase traffic and vehicle trip ends. Vehicle access and parking facilities
are adequate to accommodate additional vehicles and provide off-street parking.
Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd is sufficient in width to accommodate the vehicle trip
ends and provide additional on-street parking.
Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez asked if the Design Review Board reviewed the quality
and durability of the material the developer is proposing to use.
Planning Associate Carter stated staff had a list of recommendations and some
suggestions that were included in the report.
Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez asked if staff could explain to the Commissioners what
type of materials the Applicant will use and what is the design.
Planning Assistant Figueredo stated that the Applicant is using materials such as
the shop slate for the main building, based stone for the trim located on the
building, umbrellas for the awnings, and some furniture for the food court as well
as plants and some landscaping.
Chair West opened the public hearing.
Tom Layman 16633 Ventura Blvd. Encino, Ca. spoke in support of the project.
He has been working with staff, the LRA, and the property owner for this project.
He described the materials that will be used for the project. He also stated that
the project does comply with the code requirements. The variance is needed if a
full sit down restaurant is brought in but there would be shared parking.
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Commissioner Younger questioned a commitment with Starbucks.
Applicant Layman stated that due to the market crisis Starbucks does not know if
they are still interested.
Commissioner Younger asked what other tenants have committed.
Applicant Layman responded that they do not have letters of intent as Of yet
because they have not received approvals from the city.
Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez asked if the existing laundry would remain.
Applicant Layman stated that he was not sure but he knows that they have not
discussed removing them.
Applicant Layman stated that based on talks with staff they have determined the
preferred types of tenants.
Commissioner Landeros asked again about the impacts. on the traffic.
Applicant Layman stated that the traffic engineer has recommended that they
install a turn traffic signal to alleviate traffic on Bullis Road.
Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez asked if there was any sort of community outreach
done for this proposal and if there was any feedback.
Applicant Layman stated that he didn't initiate any and that staff did not
encourage him to do so. We are presenting it to the community in this form.
Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez questioned if the neighbors were notified.
Director of Development Services Colin answered by stating that he did send a
public hearing letter within the three hundred foot radius.
Planning Associate Carter stated that there was a Design Review Board Meeting
and people came in that live across the street from the bank on Bullis and
Ernestine. They were concerned about the parking for the entire project.
Director of Development Services stated that it was the last Planning Commission
meeting.
Patricia Carr 3842 LeSage Ave. Lynwood, Ca. stated that she is not in opposition
to the project but has some concerns. She lives directly behind the store. She
gave a history about the store and the location of the original store. She stated
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that there were covenants to protect their properties but that was stolen from
them. They were not noticed properly when the alley was vacated. The alcohol
agreement states that they must maintain the neighboring properties. She does
not have lighting in her back yard and has tried to get the store to fix it but she
keeps getting the run around. She also agrees that the project will have an
impact on traffic.
Applicant Layman addressed the lighting and the block wall. He wiG call
tomorrow and request that they check the lighting for the store and alley way.
He does not know about the tenants but is working with the Lynwood
Redevelopment Agency.
Hearing no further discussion, Chair West closed the public hearing.
Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez had some additions to the resolution/conditions of
approval. She would like to add a condition for security similar to those on other
projects. She also questioned if item #il on page 3, that the landscaping shall
be a minimum of 7 percent is consistent with policy.
Director of Development Services Colin answered that that was correct.
Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez asked about the type of landscaping.
Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez stated that the Commission should add language such
as: plans should be consistent with the code or policy. Also on #14, re-stripe
existing parking lot configuration, she would like to add "maintain the re-
striping," because one of the things that she sees that it happens a lot with
businesses is that they look really pretty at the beginning and then over time the
owner doesn't keep up with the maintenance.
(INAUDIBLE)
Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez also stated that on.number sixteen, "all driveway and
parking areas shall be paved with concrete -and permanently maintained and
shall have sufficient lighting for security". When she saw the word security, she
didn't see anywhere a condition for security, and normally when the Commission
sees projects, there is a condition about the type of security that needs to be
present.
Director of Development Services Colin stated that staff was contacted by Ms.
Carr and he did talk to her. He-did look into the files and located two resdlutions,
.one was specifically for a gas station recommending approval and the other one
was. denied. He also stated that he was unable to locate the specific resolution
Ms. Carr was referring to.
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Chair West directed staff to review the resolution Ms. Carr was referring to if she
was able to obtain it.
Commission Counsel Haubert stated that if there was a question for security.
Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez stated that she wants to make sure that there is also a
condition regarding security guards if any of these buildings will be selling
alcohol
Chair West asked Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez if she was comfortable with making
the changes to the resolution.
Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez stated that her recommendation is that the owners
provide appropriate security guards during business hours.
Commission Counsel Haubert stated that the Commission would be adding a
condition that would require a security guard during business hours.
Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez asked how many handicap parking stalls will they
provide.
Planning Assistant Figueredo stated that they are required to put nine (9)
handicap parking stalls but they are providing twelve (12).
Public Works Engineering Manager Saikaly stated that the ADA requirements
state that for every one hundred parking stalls the business or the parking lot
owner must provide four ADA parking spaces.
Planning Assistant Figueredo stated that the Building Department Official
informed her that for every four hundred and five parking spaces they need nine
handicap parking stalls.
Commissioner Landeros asked what they can do with the loading dock.
Director of Development Services Colin stated that it already exists so the city is
limited to what they can do about it.
Commissioner Landeros stated that there is a traffic impact when they are
loading and unloading.
(INAUDIBLE)
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Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez stated that on Item #20, "garbage and trash
receptacles," she would like to know where on-site they will be.
Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez stated that she would like to add language pertaining
to the appropriate number of trash cans per business.
Chair West asked staff if they know how many trash cans would be provided.
Planning Assistant Figueredo stated no, but that the Commission can request one
per business.
Director of Development Services stated that staff can certainly look into that
and include it in one of the conditions of approval.
Chair West questioned how staff would determine this if there is no such
reference in the code.
Planning Associate Carter stated that they will need to check with other. cities for
their ratios, and compare them.
Chair West asked if the Commission would feel comfortable stating an amount.
Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez stated that the Commission could recommend "the
owner will provide appropriate number of trash cans".
Commissioner Wells stated that it would be better if they put a minimum of one
trash can per entrance of each business.
(INAUDIBLE)
Commissioner Younger asked Counsel if there Commission can set a standard for
this particular project if there is not one already in place.
Commission Counsel Haubert stated that there are always standards on every
project.
Chair West stated that if the Commission feels that they need more, they can
always add to it.
Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez stated that they are recommending graffiti screening.
Director of Development Services Colin stated that the Design Review Board has
made recommendations for graffiti screening.
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Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez stated that the fencing would not look nice, she thinks
it will look better without fencing.
(INAUDIBLE)
Commission Counsel Haubert stated that since this is not a Public Works Project,
he thinks that this type of condition is often opposed by vendors who work in the
city, ,
Planning Associate Carter stated that the City of Pasadena, City of San Francisco,
and about five or six more cities are asking for it but it seems that they are
putting them in the form of an ordinance.
Commission Counsel Haubert stated that there is nothing wrong in adding a
condition on loading and unloading on the docks adjacent to Bullis Road. As far
as arranging hours for loading and unloading, he would like to require the
applicant to cooperate with staff on choosing the best time for loading and
unloading. If the Commission chooses the time right now they may get more
congestion on that street.
Chair West questioned the traffic signal.
Public Works Engineering Manager Saikaly stated that they are recommending a
traffic going East bound on Martin Luther King and going north on Bullis Road (a
permissive left turn pocket). What that will do is allow the traffic to go separately
other than all traffic go at the same time, on east bound and west bound Martin
Luther King. At the same time, he wants to make a dedicated left turn pocket
going north on Bullis Road and have one going south on Bullis Road.
(INAUDIBLE)
Chair West stated that he wants to see Code Enforcement be more aggressive
on the vendors in that area. He then questioned if the barb wire is legal which he
thinks it's illegal. He would also like to have parking by permit; it's done by other
cities to protect the residents so that .they can have parking at their homes. He
wants more clarification on parking because we would like to have 480 parking
spaces.
Director of Development Services stated that the handicap parking wouldn't
really be affected and went back to his notes regarding parking spaces.
Chair West recommended that the shopping carts to be stored in a different
location to avoid noise for neighboring properties.
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Public Works Engineer Manager Saikaly referred to a condition that the applicant
would be required to install a median or other traffic safety device except for iron
work at the cost of the applicant if the traffic engineer deems it necessary.
Chair West stated that his main concerned when they require iron work, consider
when we get closer to left hand turns because we can't see if a car will be
coming.
Director of Development Services Colin stated that he doesn't remember seeing
that as a condition of approval and asking the Commissioners if they are setting
it now.
Chair West stated that Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez wants staff to make a
determination.
Director of Development Services Colin recommended a little more time and a
little more flexibility before they actually decide, he agrees on the comments the
Commissioners have said. Also recommend placing a condition similar to other
projects and allowing flexibility to include improvements to the satisfaction of the
Traffic Engineer.
Commissioner Younger stated that he agrees and he doesn't think they need to
go over and re-visit it for approval.
Commission Counsel Haubert stated that the condition would require the
applicant to comply with the installation of a median or other traffic device if
mandated by the Traffic Engineer. If you make it as part of the condition, then
the applicant will have to pay for that as well "as he may have to pay for the
upgrade of the traffic signal. The city is not requiring the applicant to build
something that's not an impact to this project.
Chair West stated that based upon the project itself; the Commission can only
require the Applicant to spend 10% of the project cost on Public Works
requirements.
Motion by Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez to adopt Resolution No. 3212, 3213; 3214,
and 3218, approving CUP No. 2008-05, VAR No. 2008-02; ZC No. 2008-01, TPM
No. 2008-02, and NEG. DEC. and include the amendments grid additions
incorporated under the conditions of approval for both, the Planning Division
section and the Public Works Section, seconded by Commissioner Younger.
Director of Development Services Colin called the roll and motion passed 5-0.
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A RESOLUTION ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT 2008-05; FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THREE (3)
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3801-3831
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD IN THE C-2 (LIGHT
COMMERCIAL) ZONE, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL
NUMBERS 6190-021-016, 017, 019, 020, 021 & 022 CITY OF
LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
ROLL CALL
AYES: CASTRO-RAMIREZ, YOUNGER, PATEL, WELLS, WEST
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: HUTCHERSON,LANDEROS
A RESOLUTION ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING VARIANCE NO.
2008-02, TO MAINTAIN EXISTING FRONT AND SIDE SETBACK IN
CONJUNCTION OF THREE (3) COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS ON PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3801-3831 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD IN
THE C-2 (LIGHT COMMERCIAL) ZONE, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS
ASSESSOR NUMBERS 6190-021-016, 017, 019, 020, 021 & 022 CITY OF
LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
ROLL CALL
AYES: CASTRO-RAMIREZ, YOUNGER, PATEL, WELLS, WEST
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: HUTCHERSON,LANDEROS
A RESOLUTION ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING ZONE CHANGE
NO. 2008-01; CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM P-1
(PARKING) TO C-2 (LIGHT COMMERCIAL) IN CONJUNCTION WITH A
PROJECT PERMITTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THREE (3) COMMERCIAL
BUILDINGS ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3801-3831 MARTIN LUTHER
KING JR. BOULEVARD IN THE C-2 (LIGHT COMMERCIAL) ZONE,
FURTHER DESCRIBED AS ASSESSOR NUMBERS 6190-021-016, 017,.
019, 020, 021 & 022 CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
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ROLL CALL
AYES: CASTRO-RAMIREZ, YOUNGER, PATEL, WELLS, WEST
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: HUTCHERSON, LANDEROS
A RESOLUTION ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 2008-02 (70471) TO CONSOLIDATE TWENTY FOUR
(24) LOTS INTO ONE (1) PARCEL TO CONSTRUCT THREE (3) NEW
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3801-3831
MARTIN LUTHER KING 7R. BOULEVARD IN THE C-2 (LIGHT
COMMERCIAL) ZONE, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS ASSESSOR NUMBERS
6190-021-016, 017, 019, 020, 021 & 022 CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
ROLL CALL
AYES: CASTRO-RAMIREZ, YOUNGER, PATEL, WELLS, WEST
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: HUTCHERSON, LANDEROS
%tem #11: CUP No. 2008-01
Applicant: Roberto Vara
Planning Assistant Figueredo stated the Applicant is requesting approval of
Conditional Use Permit Number 2008-01. The applicant is proposing to build two
detached residences, two-stories in height, with two attached two-car garages.
The existing residence in the front will remain as is. The subject property is
located on the east side of Wilson Avenue between Josephine Street and Lavinia
Avenue. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional
.Use Permit No. 2008-01. Also the Design Review Board approved the project as
presented.
Chair West opened the public hearing.
Roberto Vara, 11846 Wilson Avenue stated he will be building two apartments
and an addition to his house and spoke in favor of his project.
Hearing no further discussion, Chair West closed the public hearing.
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Motion by Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez to approve Conditional Use Permit No.
2008-01, seconded by Commissioner Landeros.
Director of Development Services Colin called roll and motion passed 6-0.
Commission Orals
Commissioner Younger stated that he would like to congratulate the new `Chair
and Vice Chair and both will do a wonderful job.
Commissioner Wells stated that she would like to congratulate the Chair and Vice
Chair, and would like the status on CUP No. 2007-17 Plaza Mexico. She would
like a DTSC status and thanked staff for all the communication.
Commissioner Patel stated she would like to congratulate the new Chair and Vice
Chair and asked about the Art in Public Places fees.
Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez congratulated the Chair. Thanked the Commission for
being nominated. Informed staff of the upcoming Planning Commission Training
from UCLA extension.
Chair West thanked the Commission for being nominated. He asked
Commissioners to bring items forward to staff to be put on the agenda. He wants
staff to look into items brought forth today for example the barbed wire and the
trash receptacles and would like a status at the next meeting.
Staff Orals
Director of Development Services Colin congratulated the new Chair and Vice
Chair.
Adjournment
It was moved by Vice Chair Castro-Ramirez, seconded by Commissioner Patel to
adjourn at 8:45 p.m. to the next meeting of the Lynwood Planning Commission
on July 8, 2008 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood,
California, 90262.
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ITENt #8
CUP N®. 2®®~-®3
DATE: July 8, 2008
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Jonathan Colin, Director of Development Services
BY: Harden A. Carter, Interim Associate Planner
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-03
12217 Atlantic Avenue
Assessor Parcel Number 6189-012-034
APPLICANT: T-Mobile Inc.
PROPOSAL
T-Mobile, Inc. is requesting to locate and install an unmanned wireless telecommunication
facility at 12217 Atlantic Avenue in the CB-1 Controlled Business zone, and Multiple Family
Residential land use designation of the Lynwood General Plan. The project site is also in
a City Redevelopment area designated for residential development. The new facility is
proposed to be located in the northwest corner of the subject properly in an area
measuring approximately 21 feet by 31 feet, located above grade and mounted on a
concrete foundation pad. The proposed project shall be a part of the rear parking lot of
an existing free-standing, single story retail store with 6,633 square feet. The property is
located on the west side of Atlantic Avenue between Lavinia Avenue and Carlin Avenue.
The proposed wireless telecommunication facility consist of a sixty-one (61) foot tall
mono-palm pole with a simulated. brown trunk pole and green .branches to camouflage
the tower to appear as a palm tree. There will be twelve (12) panel antennas, and one
(1) parabolic dish antenna, six (6) radio equipment cabinets and miscellaneous electrical
and utility equipment, inside a 12-foot high wrought iron fence. The wrought iron fence
will include 16 inch by 16 inch block pilasters with anti-graffiti painting. The facility will be
screened and not visually obtrusive from adjacent properties or along the Atlantic Avenue
public right-of-way.
Landscaping requirements for public facilities mandate that at least 7 percent of the
- - project area (exclusive of areas in a public right of way) be landscaped. The subject
property totals to 47,400 square feet. The 6,633 square foot retail business requires a
minimum of one parking space for each 200 square feet of building floor area. A total of
33 parking spaces are required..The property has a total of 46 parking spaces. Currently
there are gates separating the front parking lot from the rear. The front parking lot has
26 stripped parking. spaces. The rear parking lot has 20 parking spaces. Two of the
parking spaces would be removed to accommodate the wireless telecommunication
facility. The rear parking spaces provide limited access parking for the customers of the
project site. In order to accommodate the 33 required parking spaces, the access gates
must be moved westward, or removed.
BACG(GROUND
The applicant, applied for the wireless telecommunication facility on May 27, 2008. The
application was analyzed and the Site Plan Review meeting of April 30, 2008 was
continued based upon a request by the Redevelopment Agency. The application was
rescheduled for the Site Plan Review meeting of May 28~', 2008 and the Planning
Commission meeting for June 10. 2008. At the May 28"' Site Plan Review meeting, staff
informed the applicant that staff would recommend that the proposed telecommunication
facility be denied due to the underlying General Plan Multiple Family Residential land use
designation; which is not compatible with the existing CB-1 Commercial zone and wireless
telecommunication facilities.
ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION
The applicant provided maps showing the current telecommunication service coverage
with and without the proposed telecommunication facility. During staff review, the
Redevelopment Agency provided the applicant with alternative city-controlled sites. To
date, it has not been determined if the alternative sites would be adequate to fill the
current void in the T-Mobile service grid.
Wireless telecommunication facilities are conditionally permitted in the CB-1 Controlled
Business zone district subject to development standards prescribed by Article 130,
"Conditional -Use Permit", of the Lynwood Municipal Code, which states the condition
under which projects may be approved. Lynwood Municipal Code, Section 25-130-5
"Basis for Approval or Denial." Set forth five (5) findings that the Planning Commission
must affirmatively make to approve a conditional use permit. Following are the findings
in bold and staff determinations.
A. That the proposed conditional use is consistent with the General Plan.
-- The project location and a conditional use permit for the proposed project is
inconsistent with the Multiple Family Residential Use Map designation; and the
goals and policies of the Land Use Element of the Lynwood General Plan. The
proposed .project, a wireless communication facility, would be located in the CB-1
Controlled Business Commercial zone.
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B. That the nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings
and structures have been considered, and the use will not adversely
affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or
structures.
The adjacent uses are primarily commercial retail uses which include the Atlantic
Avenue public right of way. Wireless telecommunication facilities are conditionally
permitted in the CB-1 Controlled-Commercial-Zone. However, this zone
designation is incompatible with the underlying Multiple Family Residential District.
The proposed facility is not expected to generate noise and is proposed to be well
screened from public view. Furthermore, it is not expected to adversely impact the
existing adjacent land uses 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 proposed wireless communication facility is designed in a compact space
totaling no more than 651 square foot space. The proposed project site is expected
to be of adequate size and shape to completely accommodate the proposed
wireless communication facility.
D. That the proposed conditional use complies with all applicable
development standards of the zoning district.
The wireless telecommunication facility will comply with all standards set forth in
Lynwood Municipal Code Section 25-80-20.
E. That the proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent of the
,Zoning Code.
The proposed telecommunication facility is inconsistent with the land. use
designation of the underlying Multiple Family Residential land use designation.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
- - The Development Services Department has determined. the proposed project. is
categorically exempt from the California Envirohmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15301 (b).
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Resolution 3209, denying
Conditional Use Permit 2008-03; denying the establishment of a wireless
communication facility at property located at 12217 Atlantic Avenue, Assessors Parcel
Number 6189-012-034 12217 Atlantic Avenue Assessor Parcel Number 6189-012-034.
Attachments:
1. Project Profile
2. Location Map
3. Resolution 3209
4. Plans
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PROJECT PROFILE
Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-03
APN 6189-012-034
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Source of Authority
Lynwood Municipal Code (LMC) Appendix A identifies permitted uses and
conditionally permitted uses in the CB-1 (Controlled Business District) zone; LMC
section 25-130-50 sets forth the findings that must be made by the Planning
Commission for approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
2.
Property_Location and Size
The subject property is located at 12217 Atlantic Avenue, on the northwest corner of
Atlantic Avenue and Carlin Avenue. The subject parcel is occupied by a 6,633 square
foot retail building with 40 parking spaces and a fence gates separating the front
portion of the site from the rear portion where the wireless communication facility is
proposed to be located. The property totals 47,400 square feet in area.
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Existing Land Uses
Subject: Proposed telecommunications facility
North: Church congregation
South: Retail commercial
East: Retail commercial across Atlantic.Boulevard
West: Large vacant parcel proposed for multiple family residential
development
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Land Use Designations
General Plan
Subject: Multiple-Family Residential
North: Multiple-Family Residential
South: Multiple-Family Residential
- West: Townhouses & Cluster
East:' Commercial
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Zoning
CB 1 Controlled Business
CB-1 Controlled Business
GB-1 Controlled Business
CB-1 Controlled Busihess
CB-1 Controlled Business
Site Plan Review
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The Site Plan Review Committee has reviewed the proposed project and
recommended denial, subject to conditions in Resolution No. 3209.
6. Zoning Enforcement History
None of record at the time this staff report was written.
7. Public Response
None at the time of this report.
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SITE ADDRESS:
CUP No. 2008-03 _:
CASE No.:
APPLICANT: T-MOBILE USA
RESOLUTION NO. 3209
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DENYING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2008-03, TO PERMIT THE
INSTALLATION OF AN UNMANNED WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY CONSISTING OF A
SIXTY-ONE (61) FOOT TALL CAMOUFLAGED MONO-
PALM POLE, A TWELVE (12) PANEL ANTENNA, AND
ONE (1) PARABOLIC DISH ANTENNA, SIX (6) RADIO
EQUIPMENT CABINETS AND MISCELLANEOUS
ELECTRICAL AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT INSIDE A
TWELVE (12) FOOT HIGH WROUGHT IRON FENCE,
ALL COATED WITH ANTI-GRAFFITI PAINT,
ENCLOSED PROPERTY; AT 12217 ATLANTIC AVENUE,
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 6186-012-034, YN THE.
CB-1 CONTROLLED BUSINESS ZONE, CITY OF
LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA.
WHEREAS, the Lynwood Planning Commission, pursuant to law on June 10, 2008
conducted a public hearing on the subject application; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered all oral and written testimony
offered at all the public hearing; and
WHEREAS; the Lynwood Planning Commission, continued the public hearing to
the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting of July 8, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the Development Services Department has determined that the
project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301(b);
Section 1. The Planning Commission. of the City of Lynwood hereby. finds and
determines as follows:
A. The project location and a conditional use permit for the proposed project is
inconsistent with the Multiple Family Residential Use Map designation, and the
goals and policies of the Land Use Element of the Lynwood General Plan. The
proposed project, a wireless communication facility, would be located in the CB-1
Controlled Business Commercial zone.
B. That the nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings and
structures have been considered, and the use will not adversely affect or be
materially detrimental to the existing adjacent uses, buildings, or structures. The
adjacent uses are primarily commercial retail which includes the Atlantic Avenue
public right of way, and adjacent vacant residential properties. However, it could
adversely affect future residential development on adjacent vacant residential
properties due to the fact that the proposed facility is located on the property
line of adjacent residential properties.
C. The proposed wireless communication facility is designed in a compact space
totaling no more than 651 square foot space. The proposed project site is
expected to be of adequate size and shape to completely accommodate the
proposed wireless communication facility.
D. The wireless telecommunication facility will comply with all standards set forth in
Lynwood Municipal Code Section 25-80-20.
E. The proposed telecommunication facility is inconsistent with the land use
designation of the underlying Multiple Family Residential land use designation .
Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood, based upon the
aforementioned findings and determinations, hereby denies Conditional Use Permit No.
2008-03, for the location and installation of an unmanned wireless telecommunication
facility consisting of a sixty-one (61) foot tall camouflaged mono-palm pole, a twewlve
(12) panel antennas, and one (i) parabolic dish antenna, six (6) radio, equipment
cabinets and miscellaneous electrical and utility equipment inside a twelve (12) foot
high wrough iron fence, all coated with anti-graffiti paint, enclosed properly; at 12217
Atlantic Avenue, Assessors Parcel Number 6186-012-034, in the C6-1 Controlled
Business Zone, City of Lynwood, County of Los Angeles; State of California.
ADOPTED this 8th day of July, 2008 by members of the Planning Commission,
voting as follows;
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Jonathan Colin, Director
Development Services Department
Kenneth West, Chairperson
Lynwood Planning Commission
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Douglas P. Haubert, Agency Attorney
Planning Commission Counsel
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ITEM #9
CUP N®. 2008-04 &
VAit NO. 2008-01
DATE: July 8; 2008
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Jonathan Colin, Director of Development Services
BY: Harden A. Carter, Interim Associate Planner
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-04 & Variance No. 2008-01
4271 Carlin Avenue
APN 6186-011-025
APPLICANT: Carolyn Romero, Lynwood SNF Properties, LLC
PROPOSAL
The applicant is requesting approval of Conditonal Use Permit # 2008-04 to re-establish
a skilled nursing program in an existing 21,198 square foot, 104 bed, skilled nursing
facility with 17 parking spaces on-site, on a 39,660 square foot parcel, and Variance #
2008-O1 for the establishment of off-site parking for ten (10) of the 27 required parking
spaces for property located at 4271 Carlin Avenue Assessors Parcel Number 6186-011-
025 in the R-3 (Multi-Family Residential) zone.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The proposed skilled nursing facility is located in the middle of a single-family
residential neighborhood and adjacent to an existing multiple family residential building.
The proposed skilled nursing program is proposed to have a maximum of 104 beds, and
15 employees. The applicant is proposing that the employees of the skilled nursing
facility park in the proposed off-site parking lot. Section 25-65-9 Municipal Code
requires that the off-site parking be located on a lot that is contiguous to the subject
property. The selected off-site parking lot is not continguous and therefore is not
eligible to serve as off-site parking for the proposed project.
In light of the above information, the applicant is amending the application for this
proposal to reduce the number of beds to meet the Municipal Code parking
requirements, regarding the number of beds and required automobile parking; without
a request for a variance from the parking standards. The applicant expects to revise
the request of a conditional use permit fora 104 bed facility to a 68 bed facility. The
17 exisitng parking spaces at the subject site should be able to accommodate 68 beds
per the parking standards of the Municipal Code. In order to make the required.
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changes to the application, the applicant is requesting that the Planning Commission
continue this public hearing to the next regularly scheduled meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Department has determined that the proposal is
categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Enviornmental Quality Act
Guidelines Section 15301 (b)
RECOMMENDATION
Staff respectfully requests that the Planning Commission continue this-item to the next
regular scheduled Planning Commission meeting.
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CASE No.: cuP 2008-04 & vAR 2008-oi
APPLICANT` Carolyn Romero
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CdJP iV®. 200-06 &
VAR NO. 200-03
DATE: July 8, 2008
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Jonathan Colin, Director of Development Services
BY: Harden Carter, Interim Associate Planner
SU67ECT: Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-06'& Variance No. 2008-03
3598 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
APN 6191-016-021
APPLICANT: Garnett Newcombe, Human Potential Consultants, LLC (HPC)
PROPOSAL
Garnett Newcombe, of the Human Potential Consultants, LLC (HPC) is requesting
approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-06 for the establishment of a Adult
Educational and Occupational Resource Center (AEORC) in an existing care facility
building with 24-hour residency, care taking, and supportive services; and Variance No
2008-03, a request to reduce the number of parking spaces required by the Lynwood
Municipal Code for the proposed Adult Education and Occupational Resource Center, on
a 45,620 square foot parcel located at 3598 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Assessor
Parcel Number 6191-016-021 in the H_M_D (Hospital Medical Dentist) zone. The project
site is located on the west side of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard between Brenton and
Norton Avenues.
BACKGROUND
The project site consists of a single-story, 28,853 square foot building with 16 parking
spaces accessed from an adjacent alley. The building is currently unoccupied. The
perimeter side yards and three (3) interior courts of the facility are proposed for new
landscaping. When complete, the building will include administrative offices, meeting
rooms, residential rooms, kitchen; dining room, storage, reception area and restored
interior-outdoor courtyards. The Adult Resource Center program is proposed to provide
care and supervision and a comprehensive array of training, education, and services to
adults between the ages of 18 and 59 years of age for up to six (6}months of continuous -
residency. The primary objective of the program is to address the multiple barriers to
employment experienced by adults, who lack education and vocational skills.
The AEORC program is expected to move the client through a process that leads to
individual acceptance of personal responsibility while offering the client education and
training in a variety of career path options. The programs are tailored to meet the
individual needs of each client. The Adult Resource Center will operate 24 hours a day,
for seven (7) days a week.
According to the applicant, the program proposed for the subject site is already in
operation at two other Southern California locations, and is monitored by supporting
agencies both local and federal.
Facility Description.
The subject building is proposed to be divided into two major sections. The front
section will include administrative offices while the rear section provides dormitory style
residency. The dormitory configurations will be for two, three or four persons per
room. According to the applicant, typical living quarters will provide a number of
functional, full service bathrooms with: toilets/urinals at a ratio of one unit for each ten
persons and showers at a ratio of one unit for each 20 persons.
The applicant also describes the dormitory section as including a day room for living
activities such as studying, writing and reading, and a separate room for. television
viewing. In addition, the dormitory section is proposed to include classrooms. An
operational central kitchen and dining room facility is also proposed for the provision of
meals and snacks to residents and staff. The kitchen is proposed to operate 10 to 12
hours everyday with one (1) senior cook for each of the two shifts, while the dining
room is expected to be furnished with round tables intended to encourage family-style
eating and interaction.
Chart "A" Dormitory Room Tvpe
Room Type Room Square Footage Square Footage Per
Person
Two-Person 70 35 s uare feet
Three-Person 90 30 s uare feet
Four-Person 110 27.5 square feet
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On-site security is proposed for the clients, staff, and the building. The entries will be
continuously monitored and controlled. The reception desks are proposed to be manned
with an intercom with an enunciator to notify staff of entry requests. Furthermore clients,
visitor and staff leaving the building are planned to be registered with the reception desk.
Offices and other interior spaces will be lockable to protect equipment and confidential
files, when the space is not in use. The dormitory areas are proposed to be constantly
monitored. Exterior door alarms are proposed to be provided to prevent random ingress
and egress. Security cameras are proposed to be installed as a tool to monitor the
exterior parameters of the entire site. Additional lighting will be installed to illuminate the
exterior of the grounds.
AEORC expects to perform a comprehensive intake evaluation on all aspiring residents.
If a resident is not deemed prepared for intensive academic enrichment, they shall
discontinue their participation. Accessible living quarters shall. be provided to persons
with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities
Act.
There are a total of 16 off-site parking spaces at the subject site. These parking spaces
take their access from the alley on the northern side of the property, a configuration
which would no longer be permitted under the current Municipal Code.
The Organization
The Human Potential Consultants, LLC (HPC) was established in 1997, and originally
founded as an "Alternative pre-employment and job placement resource, for local and
federal government agencies including non-profit organizations in Michigan and the Los
Angeles County area of California. The program is funded by the Federal Department
of Labor, Defense Contract Management Agency; the Department of Social Security
Administration; the Department of Justice, The Department of Corrections, and
Rehabilitation, and other sources including the L.A. City Work Source Centers; the
National Institute of Mental Health and the Department of Marine Corp Services.
HPC is certified by the U:S. Small Business Administration, State of California Small
Business and Los Angeles County Small Business Enterprise. Headquartered in Carson,
CA, HPC was originally founded as an "alternative resource" for the One-Step Centers
-throughout ;Los Angeles County, Over time, HPC began to expand into .the realm-of
managing workforce centered projects and outplacement services for displaced
employees; administrative support staffing services; and adult educational and
occupational residential centers.
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AEORC shall provide a comprehensive career development services to residents
including academic, social ,and independent living skills, career readiness training and
other supportive services. The unique amalgamations of career oriented services are
tailored to each resident's need; the skill mixture shall allow each resident to maintain a
job.
AEORC proposes to provide the following services in a drug free environment:
• Social, employability and living skills training;
• Career counseling and other support services, which are tailor to each resident's
need;
• Academic enrichment, which prepares residents for long-term sustairiability in
today's labor market.
.Facility Rehabilitation
Prior to occupying the vacant facility, the applicant proposes to remodel the interior and
exterior including applying new interior finishes, painting walls and baseboard trim, as
well as installing new doors, hardware and lighting fixtures. Furthermore, the applicant
proposes to paint the exterior of the building and install new lighting fixtures and signs.
Plans also call for intensively landscaping the interior courts, front entry courts and the
perimeter of the property to improve the overall aesthetics of the site and serve the
outdoor, open air needs of the clients and employees.
The AEORC program rules provide that clients are not permitted to drive an automobile
while a part of the program. New clients are expected to be driven to the site by family
or friends or find other means including public transportation. Transportation for daily
needs will be provided by the program including visit to doctor's appointments, recreation
and shopping. The AEORC has its own transportation department that oversees and
arranges transportation for its residents, usually through program's automobile fleet. The
proposal calls for the residents to use program transportation for various appointments,
work and outside resource referrals. Clients are expected to be picked-up by families,
friends, and relatives when their tenure and program courses are complete.
The proposed AEORC facility is proposed to contain offices and meeting spaces for the
Human Potential Consultants administrative staff, primarily located at the street front side
---- of the building. Staff meetings and client classes for on-sife training are prdposed-fo be
held in the conference rooms in the dormitory section of the building. The majority of
the center activities are proposed to occur within residential section of the building. Staff
offices, group rooms, classrooms, and support areas are proposed to be centrally located
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on the east and southern portion of the building. The proposed program and activities
operation hours for residents are Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and
Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to S:OO p.m. The AEORC proposes to care and
supervise their residents 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The primary entry point for staff is expected to be at the northeast entry of the facility off
of the adjacent alley. The public entry is proposed for Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard,
with front yard transition court yard. The entry point will include space for a reception
desk, and clerical support and a public restroom. The administrative office will be open
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Staff at the site during these hours
will vary from seven to ten administrative employees at one time.
AEORC expects the program to create 10 to 13 new jobs including facility manger(s),
administrative assistance(s), outreach coordinator(s) case manager(s) and residential
assistant (s). Residential assistants will be on-site 24 hours each day.
Standards for the management of the program and the housing of the clients is
maintained and monitored by the agencies of these funding sources.
During their stay, the clients will be trained and educated by program staff for job
placement skills, and self-improvement skills. These classes will be taught within the
facility in the facility's classrooms and meeting rooms. Program activities also include:
- Case management;. individual and group counseling, life skills education,
developing individualized employability plans, career planning, job placement
services and job coaching.
- Family and parenting reunification education and money management.
- Referrals to other agencies and services needed to ensure progress and
employability
ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION
The proposed site is in an H-M-D zone district. It is surrounded on the north and across
an alley by a small retail shopping center in the C-2 zone. South and across Brenton.
Avenue is another small retail shopping center with afast-food restaurant. To the east
and across Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard is the Cesar Chavez Middle School and
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, and to .the west along Norton and Brenton
Avenues is a R-3 zoned, neighborhood of multiple family residential dwellings.
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The facility for the proposed project is a single-story facility, primarily built-out to the
property line. There are no front yards or side yards, but the facility provides for a series
of entry courts within the footprint of the building and other interior courtyards. The
sixteen parking spaces provided are accessed from the alley. This access would not be
permitted under current Municipal Code.
The Lynwood Municipal Code does not provide a definition for Adult Education and
Occupational Resource Center; however, Section 25-200-1 "Definitions" identifies a
community care facility as follows;
Community Care Facility: Any facility, place or building which is maintained and operated
to provide non-medical residential care, day treatment, adult daycare, or foster family
agency services for children, adults or child and adults, including, but not limited to,
physically handicapped, mentally impaired, incompetent persons, and abused or
neglected children, and which includes residential facilities, adult daycare facilities, day
treatment facilities, foster family homes, small family homes, social rehabilitation facilities,
community treatment facilities, and social daycare facilities.
Section 25-25-4 F of the Lynwood Municipal Code (HMD) "The Hospital-Medical-Dental"
district provides for a variety of hospital, rest home, convalescent, professional office and
accessory uses. Other related permitted uses, without signage, include recreational
facilities, parking structures, laundry, library, restaurant and cafeteria, barber and beauty
shop, day nursery, dormitories, florist, gift shop, book shop and pharmacy. These uses
are commonly associated with a hospital campus.
Other uses permitted with a conditional use permit include facilities for alcoholic
treatment, long term care for the chronically ill, mental hygiene home, school for the
mentally retarded, ambulance services, and medical and or dental schools with their
related facilities.
These and the proposed AEORC are conditionally permitted in the H-M-D zone and
requires the approval of a conditional use permit from the Planning Commission if the
project meets all five required findings of the Lynwood Municipal Code, as follows:
a. that the proposed conditional use is consistent with the General Plan;
b. That the nature, condition and development of adjacent uses, buildings, ad
structures have been considered, .and that the use will not adversely affect or be
materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings or structures;
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c. That the site for the proposed conditional use is of adequate size and shape to
accommodate the use and buildings proposed;
d. That the proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development
standards of the zoning district and;
e. That the proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent of this zoning
code.
If the findings can be presented in an affirmative manner, and the Conditional Use Permit
application is approved; that approval is not entitled exclusively for the current applicant,
but, the entitlements are accrued to the land. Any subsequent owner/proprietor will be
able to use the property under the conditions imposed by the approved Conditional Use
Permit and the Lynwood Municipal Code.
The AEORC program is expected to serve up to 75 residential clients at any given time.
The residential density is equivalent to 18 units per acre or one (1) residential unit for
each 2,420 square feet of land. Although institutional, the 75 client capacity is equivalent
to the residential density of the adjacent R-3 neighborhood. However, the properties in
the adjacent neighborhoods have adequate front, side, rear and central yards. The
subject site does not.
There is very limited outdoor space at the subject site. Staff believes that it would be
unreasonable to expect clients of the program to remain on the project site for up to six
(6) months without a need to socialize and recreate outdoors. The lack of outdoor open
space could negatively impact the program and its compatibility with the adjacent uses. A
policy of required entry/exit security controls, over a period of six (6) months, at a site
with small and enclosed outdoor open space, in a voluntary program, appears to be
inadequate and contradictory.
Parking Demand Analysis for the Proposed Variance
The 24-hour program is proposed to have a maximum total of sixteen employees. These
employees will work in three shifts throughout each day; including weekends, serving,
caring for and supervising up to 75 resident clients. In order to determine the parking
demand that the program would- generate, in support of the variance application, the
-applicant contracted Linscott, Law & Greenspan Engineers to provide a Traffic Generation
Forecast and Parking Demand Analysis report.
The parking analysis report identifies a total of 14 employees and parking space demand
for the primary shift. At its greatest shift, there will be seven (7) to ten (10) case
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managers and administrative workers. The case managers and administrative workers
are scheduled to work the regular day shift from 8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p.m. According to the
parking generation study, they would be expected to use up to ten (10) of the 16 ofF-site
parking spaces. Beyond the ten (10) parking spaces allocated for the case managers and
administrative workers, the engineering report determined that three (3) additional
parking spaces will be used by the resident assistants. Another two (2) spaces will be
used for pick-up and drop-off of clients. The report does not confirm which parking
spaces would be provided for the kitchen chef, the daytime administrators, specialist
teachers and workshop facilitators, client visitors, space for disabled parking, and the once
daily food and supply delivery to the site. Neither does it identify the parking location for
the transportation fleet. The engineering report concludes that there will be a maximum
daytime demand of 14 parking spaces. Staff determined that there will be a parking
demand greater than 19 spaces.
The remaining 9 employees are expected to work during the second and third shifts from
5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. and the third shift from 1:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with
approximately four (4) staff members at each shift. These shifts are not expected to
exceed the off-site parking capacity of the site.
Section 25-65-6 of the Lynwood Municipal Code, "convalescent facility" require that the
Adult Resource Center provide one parking space for each four (4) clients and one
parking space for the maximum number of employees assigned to one shift. Based upon
staff's analysis, the Municipal Code requires 19 parking spaces for the 75 beds, and at
least three (3) parking spaces "employee housing" (the three resident assistants).
Without a variance, the Adult Resource Center would be required to have at least 22
parking spaces.
The traffic generation forecast identifies a maximum of 70 trips in one twenty-four hour
period with a maximum of 8 entrance and exits during morning and evening peak hour.
In order to approve the variance application, the following findings must be made in a
positive manner;
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
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
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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
d. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this zoning code will be
observed; and
e. That the variance request is consistent with the general plan of the city of
Lynwood.
Conclusions
Conditional Use Permit
The proposed conditional use complies with all of the development standards of the
Lynwood Municipal Code except for the number of parking spaces proposed. Staff's
analysis of the required findings of Lynwood Municipal Code Section 25-130-5 for a
Conditional Use Permit is as follows;
A. The proposed project, an adult resource center, at the proposed location in the
H-M-D Hospital-Medical-Dentist zone and land use district, is not in accord with
the objectives of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance and the purposes of the zone
in which the site is located. The granting of the conditional use permit could
negatively affect the intent of the goals and policies of the Lynwood
Comprehensive General Plan. The proposed Adult Resource Center program
provides each client up to six (6) months of voluntary personal care and
supervisory services, room and board, and career training. The program is
expected to serve up to 75 resident clients at any one time. The program
operates 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week. This combination of activity
on a site without adequate perimeter yards and unenclosed outdoor recreation
spaces is not expected to be adequate for the use proposed and incompatible
with the adjacent uses.
B. That the nature, condition and development of .adjacent uses, buildings, and
structures have been considered, and that the use could adversely affect or be
materially detrimental to the adjacent uses, buildings or structures. There is
very limited outdoor space at the subject site. It would be unreasonable to
expect clients of the program to remain on the project site for up to six-(6)
months without a need to socialize and recreate outdoors. The lack of adequate
outdoor open space could negatively impact the program and its compatibility
with the adjacent uses. A policy of required entry/exit security controls, at a site
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with small and enclosed outdoor open space, in a voluntary program, appears to
be inadequate and contradictory.
C. That the site for the proposed conditional use is of adequate size and shape to
accommodate the use and buildings proposed except for the lack of outdoor
recreational space for the clients and the lack of adequate buffer space due to
limited perimeter front, side and rear yards; and the controlled entry and exit
policy, requiring an unrealistic and undesirable limitations on the freedom of
movement of adults in a voluntary program.
D. That the proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development
standards of the zoning district, except for the parking. standards, and;
E. That the proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent of this zoning
code in that. the uses proposed ih the H-M-D zone, is a community care program
in a convalescent care facility. Residents of a convalescent care facility are
usually immobile and do not need significant outdoor space and land use
buffering, however, the AEORC program will provide primarily for able bodied
clients needing adequate outdoor space and mobility.
Variance
The proposed variance complies with all of the development standards of the Lynwood
Municipal Code except for the number of parking spaces required: Furthermore, staff's
analysis of the required findings of Lynwood Municipal Code Section 25-135-6 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
vicihity and zone. The subject property is an irregular shaped parcel zoned H-M-D
and located between C-1 Commercial zone, and R3 Residential Zones. The
property is developed with asingle-story, skilled nursing facility with only 16
parking spaces and limited yards and open space.. The configuration of the parcel
and the existing structure makes it very difficult to provide for the 22 parking
minimum parking spaces that would be required by the Lynwood Municipal Code.
B. The variance is not necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial
property rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone. The
requested 16 parking space request would be a 27 percent reduction from the
number of parking spaces required by Code. Furthermore, it is not clear that the
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number of parking spaces proposed have been proven to be able to support the
activities proposed for the subject site.
C. That the granting of such variance could be materially detrimental to the public
welfare or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The unproven
parking demand at the project site could spill over into the highly impacted parking
situation in the adjacent residential and commercial neighborhood. The proposed
parking has not proven to be adequate to accommodate the proposed use and
operations at the subject site; and
D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this Zoning Code could not
be observed. The purpose of the Zoning Code is to classify, segregate, restrict,
designate, regulate and encourage the best type, location and use of buildings,
structures and land; to implement the General Plan, and to limit the intensity,
height, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures hereafter
designed, erected or altered. Since the proposed parking plan has not proven to
be adequate for the subject site the granting of the variance, would violate the
spirit-and intent of the zoning code; and
E. That the granting of the variance would not grant special privilege to the
applicant since the property is uniquely zoned in the vicinity of properties zoned
commercial, multiple-family residential, and public facility.
F. That the variance request is inconsistent with the City of Lynwood General Plan.
The proposal does not provide adequate parking solutions for the inadequate
number of parking spaces at the project site.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
The Development Services Department has determined the proposed project is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15301 Class 1 (a).
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3215 & 3216
denying Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-06 and Variance No. 2008-03.
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Attachments:
1. Project Profile
2. Location Map
3. Resolution No. 3215 & 3216
4. Plans
5. Traffic Reports
6. Program Description
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PROJECT PROFILE
Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-06
Variance No. 2008-03
APN 6191-016-021
1. Source of Authority
Lynwood Municipal Code (LMC) Appendix A identifies permitted uses and
conditionally permitted uses in the H-M-D (Hospital-Medical-Dental) zone. LMC
Section 25-130-50 sets forth the findings that must be made by .the Planning
Commission for approval of a Conditional Use Permit; LMC Section 25-135-6
establishes the findings that must be made by the Planning Commission for approval
of a Variance.
2. Property Location and Size
The subject property is located at 3598 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at the
intersectioh of Brenton Avenue. The 45,620 square foot parcel is built with a skilled
nursing facility, which is currently vacant.
3. Existing Land Uses
Subject: Establish Adult Education and Occupational Resource Center
North: Retail and Medium Density Apartments
South: Retail and Medium Density Apartments
East: Public Middle School and Retail
West: Medium Density Apartments
4 Land Use Designations
Subject:
North:
South:
East:
West:
General Plan
Commercial
Commercial
Multi-Family Residential
Commercial
Multi-Family Residential
Public Facility,
Multi-Family Residential
Zonino
H-M-D Hospital-Medical-Dental zone
C-2 Light Commercial zone
R-3 Multiple Family Residential zone
H-M-D (Hospital-Medical-Dental) zone
CB-1, Controlled Business zone
R-3, Multiple Family Residential zone
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5. Site Plan Review
The Site Plan Review Committee has reviewed the proposed project and
recommended denial subject to conditions in Resolution No. 3215 and 3216.
6. Zoning Enforcement History
None of record at the time this staff report was written.
Public Response
None
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3598 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD S
SITE ADDRESS:
CASE NO.: CUP 2008-06 & VAR 2008-03
APPLICANT' Garnett Newcombe
RESOLUTION NO. 3215-3216
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DENYING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2008-06, TO
PERMIT HUMAN POTENTIAL CONSULTANTS, LLC
(HPC) TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE AN ADULT
RESOURCE CENTER; AND VARIANCE NO 2008-03
TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES
REQUIRED BY ' THE MUNICIPAL CODE ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3598 MARTIN LUTHER
KING JR. BOULEVARD, ASSESSOR PARCEL
NUMBER 6191-016-021 IN THE H-M-D (Hospital-
Medical-Dentist) ZONE, . CITY OF LYNWOOD,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
WHEREAS, the Lynwood Planning Commission, pursuant to law on June 10,
2008 conducted a public hearing on the subject application; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered all oral and written testimony
offered at all the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission opened the public hearing; but no one in
the public spoke to the issues of the case; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission continued the public hearing to the next
regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting date of July 8, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the Lynwood Planning Commission, pursuant to law on July 8, 2008
conducted a public hearing on the subject application; and
WHEREAS, the Development Services Department has determined that the project is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15302(b) and;
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Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood hereby finds and
determines as follows:
A. The proposed project, an adult resource center, at the proposed location in
the H-M-D Hospital-Medical-Dentist zone and land use district, and is not in
accord with the objectives of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance and the
purposes of the zone in which the site is located. The granting of the
conditional use permit could negatively affect the intent of the goals and
policies of the Lynwood Comprehensive General Plan. The proposed Adult
Resource Center program provides each client up to six (6) months of
voluntary personal care and supervisory services, room and board, and career
training. The program is expected to serve up to 75 resident clients at any
one time. The program operates 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week. This
combination of activity on a site without adequate perimeter yards and
unenclosed outdoor recreation spaces is not. expected to be adequate for the
use proposed and incompatible with the adjacent uses.
B. That the nature, condition and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and
structures have been considered, and that the use could adversely affect or be
materially detrimental to the adjacent uses, buildings or structures. There is
very limited outdoor space at the subject site. It would be unreasonable to
expect clients of the program to remain on the project site for up to six (6)
months without a need to socialize and recreate outdoors. The lack of ,
adequate outdoor open space could negatively impact the program and its
compatibility with the adjacent uses. A policy of required entry/exit security
controls, at a site with small and enclosed outdoor open space, in a voluntary
program, appears to be inadequate and contradictory at this location.
C. That the site for the proposed conditional use is of adequate size and shape to
accommodate the use and buildings proposed except for the lack of outdoor
recreational space for the clients and the lack of adequate buffer space due to
limited perimeter front, side and rear yards; and the controlled entry and exit
policy, requiring an unrealistic and undesirable limitations on the freedom of
- - movement of adults in a voluntary program.
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D. That the proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development
standards of the zoning district, except for the parking standards, and;
E. That the proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent of this zoning
code in that the uses proposed in the H-M-D zone, is in part a board and care
facility. However, clients and patients of board and care facilities are usually
recovering and have limited and temporary need for outdoor recreation and
open space, potentially and negatively impacting the neighborhood.
Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood furthermore finds
and determines that:
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. The subject property is an irregular shaped parcel zoned
H-M-D and located between C-l Commercial zone, and R-3 Residential Zones.
The property lines are irregular and developed with asingle-story, skilled
nursing facility with only 16 parking spaces and limited yards and open space.
The configuration of the parcel and the existing structure makes it very difficult
to provide for the 22 parking spaces as required by the Lynwood Municipal Code.
B. The variance is not necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial
property rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone. The
requested 16 parking space request would be a 27 percent reduction from the
number of parking spaces required by Code. Furthermore, it is not clear that the
number of parking spaces proposed has not been proven to be able to support
-the activities proposed for the subject site.
C. That the granting of such variance could be materially detrimental to the public
welfare or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The unproven
parking demand at the project site, could spill over into the highly impacted
parking situation in the adjacent residential and commercial neighborhood. The
proposed parking has not proven to be adequate to accommodate the proposed
use and operations at the subject site; and
D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this Zoning Code could be
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not be observed. The purpose of the Zoning Code is to classify, segregate,
restrict, designate, regulate and encourage the best type, location and use of
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buildings, structures and land; to implement the General Plan, and to limit the
intensity, height, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures
hereafter designed, erected or altered. That the granting of the variance, would
violate the spirit and intent of the zoning code; and since the proposed parking
plan has not proven to be adequate for the subject site; and
E. That the granting of the variance would not grant special privilege to the
applicant since the property is uniquely zoned in the vicinity of properties zoned
commercial, and multiple-family residential, and public facility.
F. That the variance request is inconsistent with the City of Lynwood General Plan.
The proposal does not provide adequate parking solutions for the inadequate
number of parking spaces at the project site.
Section 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood, based upon the
aforementioned findings and determinations, hereby denies Conditional Use Permit No.
2008-06, and Variance No. 2008-03 for the establishement and the operation of an
adult resource center for a property located at 3598 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard,
Assessors Parcel Number 6191-016-021 in the H-M-D Hospital-Medical-Dentist zone,
City of Lynwood, County of Los Angeles, State of California
ADOPTED this 8th day of July, 2008 by members of the Planning Commission,
voting as follows;
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Kenneth West, Chairperson
Lynwood Planning Commission
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jonathan Colin, Director Douglas P. Haubert, Agency Attorney
Development Services Department Plahning Commission Counsel
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Jnne 10, 2008
Engineers&Planners
Traffic
Transportation
'Parking
Dr. Garnett Newcombe
Human Potential Consultants, LLC Einscnrc taw&
500 East Car5011 PIaZa Drive, Slllte 127 Greenspan, Engineers
Carson, California 90746 1sa6 cnrpnrate Driva
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Lynwood, California
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Dear Dr. Newcombe: cnsca Mesa
San Diego
Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers (LLG) is pleased to submit this Updated "Craffic Las vegan
Generation Forecast and Parking Demand Analysis for the proposed Adult Resource
Center project based on comments provided by City of Lynwood Staff.. The project
site is located on the northwest quadrant of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Norton
Avenue at 3598 Martin Luther King Boulevard in the City of Lynwood and is currently
occupied with an existing vacant building. 'I11e proposed project consists of re-
occupying the existing vacant 28,853 square-foot (SF) day-care building with an adult
resource center including 16 parking spaces. Attachment 1, presents a site plan and
vicinity map, which illustrates the general location of the project and depicts the
layout of the building, site access, and parking area. ,
The proposed Adult Resource Center provides care and supervision to adults (18
through 59 years of age) on a long term basis (up to 6 months of continual residency).
Care and supervision services include room and board, a.comprehcnsive continuum
of care designed to break the cycle of homelessness, development and acceptance of
individual responsibility while offering individuals an opportunity tb become re-
educated and retrained in a variety of career paths. I-lours of operation for the Center
is 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
The Adulf Resource Center will consist of 16 total employees of which six or seven
will be Case Managers and/or administrative employees working the typical Monday
through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM workday with the remaining nine employees Philip M. Linsc°n PE eSxa-zooa;
working three shift a day to support the 24-hour operation. It is assumed that Ja°e M.6r°°nspan. PE meu
approximately 60% of the employees (9) will leave the site during their lunch hour.. waua~°^. raw. PE~neu
7ab[e A-I, attached in Appendix A, presents the Weekday Parking Demand Pa°iw.wiikrns°n, PE
Accumulation Patterns for the Adult Resource Center based on the work schedule J°nn P. Keating, PE
proposed. for this Project. As presented in Table A-1, two Resident Assistants per shift David s.sn°naec PF
are anticipated to work Monday through Friday and one Resident Assistant is J°nnaenarma°, PE
anticipated to work Wednesday through Sunday, which results in all three Resident Gara M. l°ek-Jaegar, PE
Assistants anticipated to work Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. flicnard r 6arran°, PE
Keil 0. Manerry, PE
Dr. Garnett Newcombe
June 10, 2008
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The number of residents (clients) will not exceed 75 at any one time and all residents
will be dropped-off and picked-up privately or by the Adult .Resource Center's
transportation department. No residents will be permitted to arrive or depart via their
own vehicle. In addition, it is anticipated that there will be a maximum of one food &
supplies delivery per day.
Traffic Generation Torecast Analysis
Tnb[e 1 presents the traffic generation forecast for the proposed Adult Resource
Center based on the operational characteristics of the facility. As presented in Table
1, the proposed Adult Resource Center project is forecast to generate 70 daily trips
(one half arriving, one half departing), with 8 trips anticipated during the AM peak
hour (7 ]ribound, 1 outbound) and 8 trips anticipated during the PM peak hour (1
inbound, 7 outbound). Tlris calculation is described in detail in the notes below Table
1 and reflects a typical peak day, which occurs on a Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday.
TABLE 1
PROJECT TRAFFIC GENERATION FORECASTI
Daily AM Peale Dour PM Pcalc Hour
Project Description 2-Way Enter Exit Total Enter Exit Total
Employees [1]
• Clients (2j
• llelivery [3] 48
20
2 6
1
0 0
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0 6
2
0 0
1
0 6
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0 6
2
0
Project Traffic Generation Forecast 70 ~ 7 1 8 1 7 8
Notes:
[I ] Based on l5 total weekday employees or which 6 employees will arrive and depart during the AM and PM peak hours.
Also, i1 is assumed [ha[ 60% of the employees (9) will depart the situ daily for Lunch/Dinner.
[2] Based on the assumption [hat a maximum of IO clients will arrive (dmp-oft) or depart (pick-up) on any one day xrd that one
client will artive or departduring the AM and PM peak hours
[3] Based on one food & supplies delivery per day
Parking Demand Analysis
Based on the operational characteristics of the proposed Adult Resource Center
project and the parking accumulation summary presented in Table A-1, the peak
pazking demand for employees will consist of 12 parking spaces. In addition, two
parking spaces will be needed for drop-off and pick-up operation for residents
(clients) and should be designated as such. As a result,-the park parking demand for
t Based on operational characteristics ofthe proposed project
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June 10, 2008
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the proposed Adult Resource Center is 14 parking spaces. Based on a proposed
supply of 16 parking spaces, adequate parking will be provided for the proposed
Adult Resource Center project. In addition, Industry parking standards for this type of
facility was researched in the ITE Parking Generation Manual (3 `d Edition) and the
ULI Shared Parking Manual (2°d Edition) in order to determine an appropriatd
parking rate. However, due to the unique operational characteristics of this facility, no
Industry standard has been developed for this use and therefore the operational
parking accumulation methodology is the most accurate and appropriate.
Conclusion
Based on the traffic generation characteristics of the proposed 28,853 SF Adult
Resource Center consisting of 70 daily trips, 8 AM peak hour trips, and 8 PM peak
hour trips, the proposed proj'eet will not adversely impact the surrounding
transportation system in the vicinity of the project site. in addition, the proposed
Adult Resource Center project is forecast to generate less than 50 peak hour trips and
therefore no further traffic impact analyses are necessary consistent with County of Los
Angeles Congestion Management Program (CMP) traffic impact analysis guidelines.
Furthermore, the proposed project is forecast to generate significantly less traffic than
the existing vacant day caze center thaC occupied the site previously.
Based on the parking demand analysis for the proposed project, which forecast a peak
demand of 14 parking spaces versus a proposed parking supply of 16 parking spaces,
adequate parking will be provided
We appreciate the opportunity to provide this traffic and parking analysis letter.
Should you have any questions, please call me at (714) 641-1587.
Very truly yours,
Linsco~ Law &~~enspan, Engineers
Keil D. Mabe~P~`P.E.
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WEEKDAY PARKING DEMAND ACCUMULATION PATTERNS TABLE
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WEEKDAY PARKING DEMAND ACCUMULATION PATTERNS
Case hlvnvgers Residen[Assirtunts Administration Parking -
Time of Day Accumulation
1 Shin IsI Sluft 2nd Shik 3rd Shift I SIuR Total
7:00 AM 3 3 6
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11:00 AM 5 3 1 q
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'Assumesfvc Case Managers 'Assumes nine Resident Assistants working 'Assumes one Administration Employee
working Monday -Friday three shifts (three per sbifQ' working Monday-FriJay
8:00 AM-SWPM with (1)]'00 AM-130 PM 8:00 AM1f-5.00 PM
ooe pan time Case Manegar (2)3:00 PM-IIDO PM
woA:ing Saturday & Sunday (1) I I:O6 PA1-] 30 AM
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HPC has various competitive advantages that include an experienced management team, a full service a la
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Outsourced employment services
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50 Griswold St.,Suite 2340 • Information Technology
troit, Michigan 48226 • Computerized Testing through Skill Check Software
313.964.4446 • Background and Drug Screening/Behavioral/Personality Testing
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Social Security Administration
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ITEM #11
APPEAL IV®. 2®®~-®
DATE: July 1, 2008
TO: Honorable Chair and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Jonathan Colin, Director of Development Services
BY: Michael Allen, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: Appea12008-01,
5158 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
APN 6189-037-007
APPLICANT: Sabino Chavez
PROPOSAL
The applicant is requesting approval of Appeal 2008-01 to legalize an existing
single-family residence into a duplex, and utilize two existing 2-car garages to
satisfy parking requirements, located at 5158 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in
the R-2 (Two Family) residential zone.
RECOMMENDATION
Due to Code Enforcement issues, and in order to allow time to work with the
applicant to develop the best possible solution, staff respectfully- requests that
the Planning. commission continue this item to the next regular scheduled
Planning Commission meeting.
L®CI~TI®N i~AP
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SITE ADDRESS: S1~g~1a~t=x~7,utbe~King 7r n~...~
CASE No.: nrr 2008-oi
APPLICANT: Sabino Sanchez