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LYNWOOD, CA 90262
FEBRUARY 12, 2008
6:30 P.M.
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Lourdes Castro-Ramirez "#
Chair
Juan Enciso
Commissioner
Kenneth West
Vice Chair
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Commissioner
Dr. Carlos Manlapaz Bill Younger
Commissioner Commissioner
COMMISSION COUNSEL
Law Office of Raul F. Salinas
STAFF
Jonathan Colin, Karen Figueredo,
Interim Director Planning Assistant
Jose Sanchez
Intern
Kimberly Gonzalez,
Administrative Analyst I
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OPENING CEREMON%ES
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Flag Salute.
3. Roll call of Commissioners.
4. Certification of Agenda Posting.
5. Minutes of Planning Commission Meetings:
January 08 & 14, 2008
SWEARING IN SPEAKERS
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
NONE
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NEON REGULA9t AGENDA
8. Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-22 Modification
APPLICANT: KDH Truck Sales/San Pedro Sign Co.
11132 Wright Road
Lynwood, CA 90262
APN 6194-030-020
Proposal
The applicant is requesting approval to install one double sign sixty (60) feet in height with
assign area measuring fourteen (14) feet by twenty eight (28) feet totaling 392 square feet.
The sign faces the I-710 Long Beach Freeway and would be placed on properly located at
11132 Wright Road, in the M (Manufacturing) zone.
The subject property totals around 32,950 square feet in area and is irregular in shape. The
subject property is located on the east side of Wright Road between Louise Avenue and Martin
Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Resolution No. 3204 approving
Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-22 (Modification).
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ADJOUItNN9ENT
Adjourn to the regular meeting of the Lynwood Planning Commission on March 11, 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 01-08-08
LYNWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING,
7anuarv 08, 2008
The Lynwood Planning Commission met in regular session in the City Hall Council
Chambers.
Chair Castro Ramirez called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Commissioner West led the flag salute.
Chair Castro Ramirez requested the roll call.
Interim Director of Development Services Manager Colin called roll.
Commissioners Patel, Younger, Manlapaz, Enciso, West and Castro-Ramirez
answered the roll call.
Also present were Development Services Interim Director Jonathan Colin,
Planning Assistant Karen Figueredo, Public Works Engineering Manager Josef
Kekula, Counsel Everett Glenn, and Development Services Intern Jose Sanchez.
Chair Castro-Ramirez inquired if the agenda had been duly posted.
Interim Director of Development Services Colin stated the agenda had been duly
posted in accordance with the Brown Act a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours
prior to the meeting.
Item #5: MINUTES -December 11, 2007
Chair Castro Ramirez announced agenda Item #5, Minutes of the December 11,
2007, Planning Commission meeting and asked if there were any questions or
corrections.
Motion by Commissioner Enciso to approve the December il, 2007 Minutes,
seconded by Commissioner Patel.
Chair Castro Ramirez requested roll call.
Development Services Manager Colin called roll and the motion to approve the
minutes passed 6-0.
Item #6: Swearing In Speakers
Chair Castro Ramirez requested City Clerk Maria Quinonez to swear in citizens
wishing to speak on any agenda item.
City Clerk Maria Quinonez duly swore in all speakers.
Item #7: Public Orals
NONE
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
CONTINUED REGULAR AGENDA
Etem #8: Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-18
APPLICANT: Byung Pil Lee
3150 Imperial Highway, Building B-8, Units 106 & 107
APN 6171-001-007
Chair Castro-Ramirez announced new public hearing agenda item #8 and
requested the staff report.
Commissioner Enciso excused himself from participating.
Interim Director of Development Services Colin presented the staff report and
stated that the applicant is requesting approval to operate karaoke booths
business on property located at 3150 Imperial Highway, building B-8 units 106 &
107 in the CB-1 (Controlled Business) zone.
Karaoke booths will be coin operated; the customer will sing a song to record a
compact disk. Plaza Mexico has ordinance No. 1150 which does not allow any
amusement or arcade to be within a 500' miles radius from each other.
Resolution No. 2308 approved in 1990 amended a year later by Resolution No.
2404 condition No. 8 said there will be an arcade and it will not be within the
500' radius of another arcade, public or private school.The applicant's project is
within 300' radius from another arcade.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Resolution No. 3195
denying Conditional Use Permit 2007-18.
Chair-Castro Ramirez opened the Public Hearing.
Applicant Byung Pil Lee presented his project and asked for the Planning
Commission support to approved Conditional Use Permit 2007-18 he also stated
that staff did not make clear how they measure 500' radius.
Vice Chair West asked how the measurements were taken.
Interim Director of Development Services Colin replied the measures were taken
from the outside of the building.
Applicant Byung Pil Lee said he does not think the measures were properly taken
and would like somebody to verify measurements.
Chair Castro-Ramirez closed the Public Hearing.
Chair Castro-Ramirez asked for a motion.
Motion by Commissioner Younger to adopt Resolution 3195 approving
Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-18, seconded by Commissioner Manlapaz.
Chair Castro Ramirez requested roll call.
Interim Director of Development Services Colin called roll and the motion to
approve passed 5-0.
Castro Ramirez- Approved
West- Approved
Enciso- Abstain
Manlapaz- Approved
Patel- Approved
Younger- Approved
A RESOLUTION ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DENYING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2007-18 IN CONDUCTION WITH THE OPERATION OF AN
AMUSEMENT ARCADE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3159 IMPERIAL
HIGHWAY, BUILDING B-8 UNIT 106 AND 107, FURTHER DESCRIBED
AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 6171-001-007 IN THE CB-1
(CONTROLLED BUSINESS) ZONE, CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Castro-Ramirez, Manlapaz, Patel, West & Younger
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: Enciso.
Item #09: Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-19 Variance No. 2007-06 &
Zone Change No. 2007-02
APPLICANT: David Taban
3791 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
APN 6173-020-015
Commissioner Enciso returned.
Chair Castro-Ramirez announced new public hearing agenda item #9 and
requested the staff report.
Interim Director of Development Services Colin presented the staff report and
stated that the applicant is requesting approval to develop a 4,140 square foot
one-story commercial retail building, change the zoning designation from CB-1
(Controlled Business) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial) and to reduce rear setback
from five feet (5') to zero feet (0'). The property is located at 3791 Martin Luther
King Jr. Boulevard in the CB-1 (Controlled Business) zone.
The applicant is not present at the time and staff recommends the Planning
Commission continue the item to the next regular meeting.
Commissioner Enciso asked if reducing the setback from five feet to zero feet
would be fine.
Interim Director of Development Services Colin replied it would be fine and, it
would not give any type of special privilege.
Chair Castro-Ramirez opened the Public Hearing.
Applicant David Taban presented his project and asked for Planning Commission
support.
Chair Castro-Ramirez closed the Public Hearing.
Chair Castro-Ramirez asked for a motion.
Motion by Commissioner Manlapaz to adopt Resolution No. 3200 approving
Conditional Use Permit No. 3201 approving Variance 2007-06 and Resolution No.
3202 approving Zone Change 2007-02, as amended, seconded by Commissioner
Patel.
Chair Castro Ramirez requested roll call.
Interim Director of Development Services Colin called roll and the motion to
approve passed 6-0.
Castro Ramirez- Approved
West- Approved
Enciso- Approved
Manlapaz- Approved
Patel- Approved
Younger- Approved
A RESOLUTION ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2007-06 TO CONSTRUCT A COMMERCIAL BUILDING
AT 3791 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD, FURTHER DESCRIBED
AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 6173-020-015 IN THE CB-1
(CONTROLLED BUSINESS) ZONE, CITY OF LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Castro-Ramirez, Enciso, Manlapaz, Patel, West & Younger
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Interim Director of Development Services Colin called roll and the motion to
approve passed 6-0.
Castro Ramirez- Approved
West- Approved
Enciso- Approved
Manlapaz- Approved
Patel- Approved
Younger- Approved
A RESOLUTION ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING VARIANCE NO.
2007-06, REDUCING THE REAR SETBACK FROM FIVE (5) FEET TO ZERO
(0) FEET, REDUCING THE REQUIRED PARKING STALLS FROM
NINETEEN (19) TO FIFTEEN (15), AND REDUCING THE REAR YARD
SETBACK FROM FIVE (5) FEET TO ZERO (0) FEET, AND REDUCING THE
FRONT YARD SETBACK FROM TEN (10) FEET TO ZERO (0) FEET IN
CONDUCTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 4,140 SQUARE FOOT
COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 3791 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
BOULEVARD, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER
6173-020-015 IN THE CB-1 (CONTROLLED BUSINESS) ZONE, CITY OF
LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL
AYES: Castro-Ramirez, Enciso, Manlapaz, Patel, West & Younger
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Interim Director of Development Services Colin called roll and the motion to
approve passed 6-0.
Castro Ramirez- Approved
West- Approved
Enciso- Approved
Manlapaz- Approved
Patel- Approved
Younger- Approved
A RESOLUTION ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING ZONE CHANGE
NO. 2007-02 CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM CB-1
(CONTROLLED BUSINESS) TO C-2A (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL) IN
CON]UCTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 4,140 SQUARE FOOT
COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 3791 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
BOULEVARD, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER
6173-020-015 IN THE CB-1 (CONTROLLED BUSINESS) ZONE, CITY OF
LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL
AYES: Castro-Ramirez, Enciso, Manlapaz, Patel, West & Younger
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
NEW REGULAR AGENDA
Item #8: Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-07 Moditrtcation
APPLICANT: Oakwood Plaza, LLC
3211 Oakwood Avenue, 11123 & 11103 Long Beach Boulevard and
3198 Los Flores Boulevard
APN 6170-039-017, 034, 035 and 036
The applicant is requesting approval to modify Conditional Use Permit 2007-07
from acommercial/residential mixed use, four stories in height with 15,000
square feet of commercial building area on the first floor, 129 parking stalls on
the first floor and nineteen (19) two-story condominiums on the third and fourth
floors to develop aone-story retail building 14, 800 square feet in area with forty
nine (49) parking spaces on property located at 3211 Oakwood Avenue, 11123
and 11103 Long Beach Boulevard and 3198 Los Flores Boulevard in the C-3
(heavy Commercial) zone.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue Negative Declaration,
Initial Study, and Conditional Use Permit 2007-07 (Modification) to the next
Planning Commission meeting February 12, 2008 pending Fire Department
approval.
Item to be continued until the next Planning Commission meeting by general
consensus.
COMMISSION ORALS
Commissioner Manlapaz congratulated staff for a job well done.
Commissioner Younger congratulated staff for a job well done.
STAFF ORALS
NONE
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Enciso, seconded by Commissioner Manlapaz. The
meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Lourdes Castro-Ramirez, Chairman
Lynwood Planning Commission
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jonathan, Colin Everette Glenn, City Attorney
Interim Development Services Director Planning Commission Counsel
ITEM #5
1~9INUTES 01-14-08
LYNWOOD SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING,
)anuarv 14, 2008
The Lynwood Planning Commission met in regular session in the City Hall Council
Chambers.
Vice Chair West called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Commissioner Younger led the flag salute.
Vice Chair West requested the roll call.
Development Services Manager Colin called roll.
Commissioners Patel, Younger, Manlapaz, Enciso and West answered the roll
call; Castro-Ramirez was absent.
Also present were Public Works Engineering Manager Josef Kekula and Counsel
Everett Glenn, City Clerk Maria Quinonez, Interim Director of Development
Services Jonathan Colin, Planning Assistant Karen Figueredo, and Development
Services Intern Jose Sanchez.
Vice Chair West inquired if the agenda had been duly posted.
Interim Director of Development Services Colin stated the agenda had been duly
posted in accordance with the Brown Act a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours
prior to the meeting.
Item #5: MINUTES - ]anuarv 08, 2008
Vice Chair West announced agenda Item #5, Minutes of the January 8, 2008
Planning Commission meeting and asked if there were any questions or
corrections.
Interim Director of Development Services Jonathan Colin asked the Planning
Commission to continue the item until the next Planning Commission meeting.
Planning Commission approved by general consensus.
Item #6: Swearing In Speakers
Vice Chair West requested City Clerk Maria Quinonez to swear in citizens wishing
to speak on any agenda item.
City Clerk Maria Qui"nonez duly swore in all speakers.
Item #7: Public Orals
Vice-Chair West announced the item and stated any citizen wishing to testify on
any issue under the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission may speak now.
Nobody spoke during public orals.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item No. 8 Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-07 Modification
APPLICANT: Oakwood Plaza, LLC
3211 Oakwood Avenue, 11123 & 11103 Long Beach
Boulevard and 3198 Los Flores Boulevard.
APN 6170-039-017, 034, 035 and 036.
The applicant is requesting approval to construct a 14,800 square foot retail
building one story in height with forty nine (49) parking spaces on property
located at 3211 Oakwood Avenue, 11123 & 11103 Long Beach Boulevard and
3198 Los Flores Boulevard in the C-3 (Heavy Commercial) zone
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the Negative
Declaration, the Initial Study, and Resolution No. 3203 approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2007-07 (Modification).
Vice Chair West opened the Public Hearing
Applicant Armando Aguirre 606 east 8th Street Los Angeles 90014 is asking for
approval of the projects as presented. The previous application consisted of
residential condominium units with retails but since the market for residential
units dropped it is feasible for the developer to build commercial. The mixed use
does not make any sense in the current market condition.
The types of tenants they anticipate to attract are national or regional type of
chains as reflected on Norton Plaza developed by them.
Applicant Bryan Webber with Universal Properties business address 606 east Stn
Street Los Angeles 90014 said they have been working with staff pretty diligently
trying to make staff understand why the changes and format are necessary. He
also discussed some of the conditions imposed on the original mixed use project;
such as condition No. 46 involving revision of Los Flores Avenue which in their
view is imposed because of the size of the previous project, traffic characteristics
of it and it seems unnecessary. They are also providing staff with in regards to
pursuing tenants of quality.
Commissioner Younger asked applicant Aguirre to elaborate more in detail the
change from mixed use to commercial only.
Applicant Armando Aguirre stated the change was made because the current
housing market took a "nose dive" in the last six months. Financing is no longer
available for a condominium market, and if the developer waits for the market to
pick up it could take as long as two years. The project as mixed use is no longer
viable and asked the Planning Commissioners to support the conventional
retail/commercial development.
Commissioner Manlapaz asked if in the future if the housing market picks up, the
developer was planning on building housing on top.
Applicant Armando Aguirre answered that in order for the developer to build
housing on top and it will need to comply with all the zoning requirements and it
would not be feasible to do it.
Vice Chair West asked what is that life expectancy of the canopies.
Applicant Hezi Kashanian 606 east 8th Street Los Angeles 90014 replied the life
expectancy is about 10 to 15 years.
Vice Chair West asked to record the Chair Castro-Ramirez arrived at 6:25 p.m
Vice Chair West asked if staff had already explained to him some of the issues
with the property and if the applicant is comfortable with the conditions.
Applicant Luis Ramirez 606 east 8th Street Los Angeles 90014 said the applicants
have issues with condition No 46 he stated that it should be removed because it
pertains to the mixed use project. The applicants are in agreement with
condition No 45 but they want condition No 46 removed.
Chair-Castro Ramirez inquired about the developer's commitment to hire locally.
Applicant Armando Aguirre stated that about 85% to 90% are hire locally to
work in the stores.
Chair-Castro Ramirez asked what is the turn around in reference to actual
construction.
Applicant Armando Aguirre stated that those positions are bid out and it depends
on the contractor.
Chair Castro Ramirez asked if language could be included encouraging "local
hiring".
Chair Castro Ramirez asked if there were any more questions for the applicant.
Commissioner Enciso asked if the applicant already received clearance from the
Fire Department and also to explain condition No 46.
Interim Director of Development Services Colin asked Elias or Josef to go over
condition No 46.
Applicant Luis Ramirez has issues regarding traffic study, condition No 60. The
applicant said the traffic study was conducted by LSA Inc. their recommendation
due to the size of the project is not to conduct a traffic study, a letter was
submitted to staff and LSA Inc said the threshold is below the standard of the
Los Angeles County Transportation Authority.
Chair Castro Ramirez asked if the applicant was referring to the Environmental
Impact Report.
Applicant Luis Ramirez replied not only he was talking about the Environmental
Impact Report but the recommendation made by LSA Inc.
Chair Castro-Ramirez asked if the renderings reflect the actual finish product.
Applicant Bryan Webber replied there is an element on the Long Beach Specific
Plan that calls for widening Long Beach Boulevard, the rendering shows the
existing conditions but one of the conditions of approval is that they need to
dedicate part of the land for the widening of Long Beach Boulevard.
Commissioner Patel asked if the water feature on the rendering will be actually
featured on the site.
Applicants replied the water feature will be on the site.
Chair Castro-Ramirez close the Public Hearing.
Chair Castro-Ramirez asked if Interim Director of Development Services Colin
could have staff explain condition No 45 and 46.
Interim Director of Development Services Colin asked Public Works staff to
please answer questions regarding conditions No 45 and 46.
Engineering Manager Kekula explained the irrevocable land dedication the
applicant will grant the city the land, the city will own the land but the developer
will use the land until the city decides to widen the street. Condition No 60 states
the traffic study needs to be signed by a Traffic or Civil Engineer to be valid not a
Planner. The applicant will need to resubmit the letter with the proper
signatures.
Chair Castro Ramirez requested condition No 60 to be rephrased and specify the
study has to be done by a Traffic or Civil Engineer and also requested the letter
to be resubmitted.
Chair Castro Ramirez asked staff to explain condition No 45
Engineering Manager Kekula explained it refers to the restructure of Long Beach
Boulevard along the frontage from the gutter to the gutter, it means the
developer needs to repaved and re-stripe the street. The concerns that the
developer has is condition No 46 which refers to the side streets Los Flores
Boulevard and Oakwood Avenue. Public Works division review the condition
regarding Los Flores Boulevard and recommended a change from reconstruction
to just a slurry seal from Long Beach Boulevard to the westerly properly line and
for Oakwood Avenue the recommendation was from right of way to right of way
public works is suggesting to review from the south edge of gutter to the right
away to the north side.
Chair Castro Ramirez asked how the city prevents excessive banners/balloons
and signs and if it could be added.
Interim Director of Development Services Colin replied it is already included in
the conditions of approval.
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Chair Castro Ramirez asked how long is the project going to take to be built.
Building Inspector replied about one year more or less.
Counsel Everette Glenn had a question regarding condition No 9 if the city has
imposed similar conditions in the past because under real estate law property is
freely attainable.
Interim Director of Development Services Colin said it could be rephrased.
Chair Castro-Ramirez said she wants to add another condition that the
developers demonstrate their effort to hire locally and staff monitor with reports.
Vice Chair West asked if it could actually be a condition.
Counsel Everette Glenn replied it needs to be worded accordingly but he is not
sure how it be enforced.
Interim Director of Development Services Colin stated the condition would be
added.
Chair Castro-Ramirez close the Public Hearing.
Chair Castro-Ramirez asked for a motion.
Motion by Commissioner Manlapaz to adopt resolution 3203, Negative
Declaration and Initial Study and as amended, seconded by Commissioner
Enciso.
Chair Castro Ramirez requested roll call.
Interim Director of Development Services Colin called roll and the motion to
approve passed 6-0.
Castro Ramirez- Approved
West- Approved
Enciso- Approved
Manlapaz- Approved
Patel- Approved
Younger- Approved
A RESOLUTION ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ADOPTING CERTAIN
FINDINGS RELATED TO, AND APPROVYNG CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 2007-07, TO CONSTRUCT A RETAIL BUILDING ONE STORY IN
HEIGHT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3211 OAKWOOD AVENUE, 11123
& 11103 LONG BEACH BOULEVARD AND 3198 LOS FLORES
BOULEVARD, ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 6170-039-017, 034, 035
AND 036, IN THE C-3 (HEAVY COMMERCIAL) ZONE, CITY OF
LYNWOOD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Castro-Ramirez, Enciso, Manlapaz, Patel, West & Younger
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CONTINUED REGULAR AGENDA
NONE
NEW REGULAR AGENDA
NONE
COMMISSION ORALS
NONE
STAFF ORALS
NONE
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by .Commissioner Younger, seconded by Commissioner Manlapaz. The
meeting was adjourned at 7:20 pm.
Lourdes Castro-Ramirez, Chairman
Lynwood Planning Commission
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Jonathan, Colin
Interim Development Services Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Everette Glenn, City Attorney
Planning Commission Counsel
ITEM #8
CUP NO. 2005-22 MOD
DATE: February 12, 2008
TO: Honorable Chair and Members of the Planning Commission
BY: Jonathan Colin, Interim Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Modification of Conditional Use Permit 2005-22
11132 Wright Road
Assessor Parcel Number 6194-030-020
APPLICANTS: Leone) and Hilda Orellana
PROPOSAL
Request to install one (1) double face illuminated pole sing, sixty (60') feet in height,
with a sing area measuring fourteen (14') feet by twenty eight (28') feet, totaling
three hundred and ninety two (392,) square feet. The sign would be installed on
property located 11132 Wright Road in the M (Manufacturing) zone.
BACKGROUND
The subject property is irregular in shape totaling 32,948 square feet in area and is
located on the east side of Wright Road between Beechwood Avenue and Los Flores
Boulevard. The property is developed with cone-story residence in the middle of the
parcel that will be converted to an office, a vacant restaurant (Midway Cafe) at the
front of the property, and a garage and shop at the rear of the parcel have been
demolished.
DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
The proposal received conceptual approval by the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency on
August 16, 2006. The applicant received approval to develop and operate the property
as a truck sales lot consisting of three axle trucks that total eighteen feet (18') in
length on September 13, 2005 pursuant to resolution 3133.
The lot would be paved to provide truck display areas at the rear of the parcel visible
from the I-710 (Long Beach) Freeway and customer/employee parking areas near
Wright Road and the buildings.
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Pursuant to Condition 20 of Resolution 3133, a comprehensive sign plan shall be
submitted and approved by the Development Services Department prior to final building
approval and/or issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. Such sign plan shall be
reviewed by the Planning Division.
Pursuant to Section 25.70.090 of the Lynwood Municipal Code, commercial or
industrial parcels immediately adjacent to the freeway may install signs of up to 100'
in height, with a maximum sign area for each sign face of 400 square feet, with a
maximum of two (2) faces.
The sing may advertise the name(s) and logo(s) of uses on the same parcel, or in the
same development as the sign. Advertisement of off-site uses, or the use of off-site
signs for advertising is prohibited.
Signs may be a maximum of one hundred feet (100') in height, with a maximum sign
area of four hundred (400 square feet. Sings located adjacent to the freeway may
not advertise uses, products or other items not located on the same parcel.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines pursuant to Section 15311(a).
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution 3204 approving
Modification of Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-22 to include the installation of a
freeway sign.
Attachments:
1. Project Profile
2. Location Map
3. Resolution 3204
4. Plans
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PRO]ECT PROFILE
Modification of Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-22
11132 Wright Road, APN 6194-030-020
1. Source of Authority
Lynwood Municipal Code (LMC) Section 25.130.050 sets forth five (5) findings
for the Planning Commission to approve a conditional use permit; LMC
Appendix A permits vehicle and truck sales in commercial and industrial zones
subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit. LMC Chapter 25.70.090 sets
forth development standards and regulations for Highway/Freeway oriented
sings.
2. Property Location and size.
The property is irregular in shape totaling approximately 32,948 square feet or
0.76 acres in area.
3. Existing Land Use.
The subject property consists of a one-story residence that will be converted to
offices. Two structures have been demolished. The land uses surrounding the
parcel consists of the following:
North: Industrial/Manufacturing
South: Industrial/Manufacturing
East: I-710 (Long Beach) Freeway
West: Multiple-Family residential
4. Land Use Designation
The General Plan Designation for the property is Industrial. The surrounding
land use designations and zoning classi fications are as follows:
General Plan Zoning
North: Industrial M (Manufacturing)
South: Industrial M (Manufacturing)
East: Transportation No zone
West: Multi-Family Residential R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential)
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5. Zoning Enforcement Historv
None of record.
6. Public Response
None of record at the time this report was written.
7. Site Plan Review
The Site Plan Review Committee has recommended approval to the Planning
Commission, subject to conditions set forth in Resolution 3204.
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LOCATI®i11 NIAP
CASE No.: Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-22 MOD
SITE ADDRESS: 11132 Wright Rd.
APPLICANT: KDH Truck Sales/San Pedro Sign CO.
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RESOLUTION 3204
A RESOLUTYON OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING
MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 2005-22 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE
(1) DOUBLE FACE ILLUMINATED POLE SIGN
MEASURING SIXTY (60) FEET IN HEIGHT, IN
CONDUCTION WITH THE OPERATION OF A
TRUCK SALES LOT LOCATED AT 11132 WRIGHT
ROAD IN THE M (MANUFACTURING) ZONE,
FURTHER DESCRIBED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL
NUMBER 6194-030-020, CITY OF LYNWOOD,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNYA
WHEREAS, the Lynwood Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on
February 12, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered all oral and written testimony
offered at the public hearings; and
WHEREAS, the Development Services Department has determined that the
proposal is Categorically Exempt pursuant to section 15311 (a) of the requirements for
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Section 1. The Planning Commission hereby finds and determines as follows:
A. That the proposed Conditional Use is consistent with the General
Plan. The General Plan Land Use Map designation is Industrial that is
consistent with the Manufacturing zoning designation.
B. That the nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses,
buildings, and structures have been considered, and that the use
will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these
adjacent uses, buildings, or structures. The sale of vehicles is a less
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intensive land use than industrial uses as no hazardous materials are
involved.
C. That the site for the proposed conditional use is of adequate size
and shape to accommodate the use and buildings proposed. That
the site meets all requirements for the installation of a pole sign.
D. That the proposed conditional use complies with all applicable
development standards of the zoning district. All development
standards would be satisfied with no need for a variance.
E. That the proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent of
this zoning code. Truck sales and installation of a pole sign are permitted
in manufacturing zones subject to a conditional use permit and all
development standards are satisfied.
Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood hereby
grants approval of Modification of Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-22 approving
installation of a pole sign at 11132 Wright Road, subject to all the following
conditions:
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
1. The subject property shall be used, solely, and only for truck sales, unless, reviewed
and approved by the Lynwood Redevelopment Agency and the City Planning
Commission. The proposed pole sign should be used solely for advertising the
name(s) and logo(s) of the company conducting the truck sales.
2. The proposed development shall comply with all applicable regulations of the
Lynwood Municipal Code and comply with all conditions set forth by other
departments and agencies to include Planning, Building and Safety, Redevelopment,
Environmental Services, Fire and Sheriff.
3. Any subsequent modification of the subject site or structures thereon, shall be first
reported to the Development Services Department, Planning Division for review.
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4. The applicant, or his representative, shall sign a Statement of Acceptance stating
he/she has read, understands, and agrees to the conditions stated herein before
issuance of building permits or a business license for said application.
5. The conditional use must become operational within one (1) year of the issuance of
this approval. The Conditional Use Permit shall become invalid one (1) year from
the date of approval, unless, substantial progress is made as determined by the
Director of Development Services Department. One extension may be granted for
one (1) year if the extension is requested prior to the end of the valid period, at the
sole and absolute discretion of the Lynwood Planning Commission.
PLANNING DIVISION
6. This approval is for the installation of one (1) double face illuminated pole sign, sixty
feet in height, with a sign area measuring fourteen (14~ feet by twenty eight (28~
feet, totaling three hundred and ninety two (392 square feet, in conjunction with
truck sales only. The applicant shall not lease or sublease the property or any
portion thereof for other businesses or land uses.
7. The sign may advertise the name(s) and logo(s) of company licensed to conduct
truck sales.
8. Advertisement of off-site uses or the use of off-site sings for advertising is
prohibited.
9. Sign may not rotate or be animated in any way; "reader boards" or similar devices
for showing or changing text are prohibited.
The applicant shall take a proactive approach to graffiti removal. Such graffiti shall
be removed within twenty-four (24) hours.
10. Exterior light shall be designed to reflect away from adjoining properties and the
public right of way. A detailed lighting plan for the sign shall be submitted, and
approved by the Building and Safety Division.
11. A comprehensive sign plan shall be submitted and approved by the Development
Services Department prior to final building approval and/or issuance of the
Certificate of Occupancy.
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PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
12. Underground all new utilities.
13. Underground existing utilities if any modifications are proposed for the electrical
service panel.
14. All Edison vaults and structures shall be placed underground.
15. This project may be subject to the City of Lynwood's Construction and demolition
Ordinance. Determination shall be made upon submittal of the project's cost
estimate to the Department of Public Works. Building permits and/or demolition
permits shall not be issued until developer/project owner contacts the Department of
Public Works.
16. Applicant shall obtain permits/clearance and approval from Caltrans prior to
construction. Copies of permits from Caltrans or letter of approval shall be submitted
to the City Engineer division.
BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION
17. The construction plans shall be prepared by a licensed architect and have the
following language printed on the title page:
All construction shall meet or exceed the minimum building standards from the
following codes:
• The California Building Code - 2007 edition;
• The California Plumbing Code - 2007 edition;
• The California Mechanical code - 2007 edition;
• The Los Angeles County Fire Code - 2007 edition; and
• The National Electric Code - 2007 edition,
• All as amended by the California Building Code of 2005
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If the provision of the California Building Code, the City of Lynwood Municipal Code,
or the specification in these plans conflict, the more restrictive provisions shall
govern.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTWIENT
18. The applicant shall comply with all code requirements and conditions set forth by
the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Fire Prevention Division, 5823
Rickenbacker Road, Commerce, CA 90040, or contact them at (323) 890-4243.
Final approvals from the Los Angeles County Fire Department must be
obtained prior to issuance of any building permits.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 32nd day of February, 2007, by members of
the Planning Commission, voting as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Lourdes Castro-Ramirez, Chair
Lynwood Planning Commission
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Jonathan Colin, Interim Director
Development Services Department
Everett Glenn, City Attorney
Planning Commission Counsel
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