AGENDA A REGULAR MEETING OF THE LOMITA PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, April 10, :30 PM

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1 S. Cammarata, Chair D. Popelka, Vice-Chair M. Dever, Commissioner M. Graf, Commissioner J. Hoy, Commissioner G. Stokes, Commissioner J. Thompson, Commissioner PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Lomita City Hall - Council Chambers Narbonne Avenue. Lomita, CA Phone: (310) Fax: (310) Next Resolution No OPENING CEREMONIES a. Call Meeting to Order b. Flag Salute c. Roll Call 2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS AGENDA A REGULAR MEETING OF THE LOMITA PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, April 10, :30 PM Persons wishing to address the Planning Commission on subjects other than those scheduled are requested to do so at this time. Please come to the podium and give your name and address for the record. In order to conduct a timely meeting, a 5-minute time limit per person has been established. Government Code Section prohibits the Planning Commission from discussing or taking action on a specific item unless it appears on a posted agenda. 3. CONSENT AGENDA All items under the Consent Agenda are considered by the Commission to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There may be separate discussions of these items prior to the time the Commissioners vote on the motion. Specific items may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any Commissioner or staff. a) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 13, 2017 PUBLIC HEARING 4. Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No A request to allow a subdivision to create two lots consisting of 9,573 square feet each for the property located at Oak Street in the Single Family Residential (R-1) Zone and to conform that the proposed project is categorically exempt from adherence to the California Environmental Quality Act. APPLICANT: Rick Gaunt, nd Street, Torrance, CA RECOMMENDATION: Approval subject to findings and conditions PRESENTED BY: Principal Planner Alicia Velasco 5. Zone Text Amendment No and Site Plan Review No A request for a Zone Text Amendment to permit credit unions within the Downtown Commercial (D-C) Zone subject to Planning Commission review and approval and certain conditions, and a Site Plan Review to permit a 2,678 square foot credit union located at Narbonne Ave., in the Downtown Commercial (D-C) Zone.

2 APPLICANT: Jennifer Oliver, 312 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Recommending City Council Approval PRESENTED BY: Principal Planner Alicia Velasco WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 6. COMMUNICATIONS REGARDING CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS OTHER MATTERS 7. PLANNING COMMISSIONER ITEMS 8. COMMISSIONERS TO ATTEND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Tuesday, April 18, 2017 and Tuesday, May 2, STAFF ITEMS - ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Written materials distributed to the Planning Commissioners within 72 hours of the Planning Commission meeting are available for public inspection immediately upon distribution in the City Clerk s office at Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, CA In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the office of the City Clerk, (310) (Voice) or the California Relay Service. Notification 48-hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. Only comments directed to the Commission from the podium will be recognized. Comments directed to the audience or generated from the audience will be considered out of order. Any person may appeal all matters approved or denied by the Planning Commission to City Council within 30 days of receipt of notice of action by the applicant Payment of an appeal fee is required. For further information, contact City Hall at Dated this day of April 6, 2017 Teresa Vallejo Teresa Vallejo, Recording Secretary PC Agenda Page 2 of

3 March 13, 2017 A REGULAR MEETING OF THE LOMITA PLANNING COMMISSION 1. OPENING CEREMONIES a. Call Meeting to Order Chair Cammarata called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM in the Council Chambers, Lomita City Hall, Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, CA At the request of Chair Cammarata, Commissioner Dever led the flag salute. b. Roll Call Responding to roll call by Recording Secretary Teresa Vallejo were Commissioners Dever, Graf, Hoy (arrived at 6:40PM), Thompson and Cammarata. Also present were Assistant City Attorney Natalie Karpeles, Principal Planner Alicia Velasco and Assistant Planner Laura MacMorran. Commissioner Popelka and Stokes were absent. 2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Waronek presented the Commissioner awards: Commissioner Hoy was presented a five-year service plaque, Commissioner Graf was presented an award for 4 years perfect attendance; Chair Cammarata was presented an award for 3 years perfect attendance, and Commissioner Dever was presented an award for 14 years perfect attendance. Mayor Waronek thanked the Commissioners for their dedication and service to the City. Pam Hurt, Lomita resident, stated that she had a questions regarding the Environmental Impact Report and responses on the Picerne proposed project. Ms. Velasco stated the draft EIR is posted on the City s website and to questions can be ed to her directly. Chair Cammarata added that the Picerne project will be on a future Planning Commission agenda. 3. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: February 13, 2017 Commissioner Graf moved to approve the February 13, 2017 Minutes with corrections. Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion which carried unanimously. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Graf, Thompson, Dever, Hoy, Cammarata COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONERS: Popelka, Stokes PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO A request to expand an existing restaurant from 898 square feet to 1,746 square feet located at Narbonne and Narbonne Avenue in the D-C Downtown Commercial Zone. The request is filed by Jose R. Sanchez on behalf of El Jacalito Restaurant, Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, CA Ms. MacMorran presented the report. The existing restaurant is part of a 4-unit building which was built in Since 1975, a restaurant use that has served beer and wine has operated at this address. El Jacalito opened in A business that sells alcoholic beverages and was established prior to December 4, 1989 is considered a legal nonconforming establishment and a conditional use permit is required for the expanded portion of the restaurant

4 also selling beer and wine. The City has not received any complaints on the operation of the business nor has it received any comments on tonight s hearing. The building occupies almost the entire site, except for a walkway in the rear. The restaurant occupies the end unit and is seeking to expand to the adjacent unit by opening a partition wall and creating two handicapped accessible bathrooms. They also seek the ability to host groups of more than four. Currently the existing restaurant has eight four-top tables. The tables will be able to be configured in a variety of ways. The following findings have been made: a restaurant that can offer seating configurations of more than four appeals to a wider spectrum of diners and contributes to the success of a restaurant; a successful restaurant increases the commercial vitality of an area; businesses in the downtown commercial zone may have less than required parking as long as they are within 500 ft. of a municipal lot; Narbonne Avenue is a major north-south street and Lomita Blvd. is a major arterial road; and these streets can absorb any traffic generated by the expansion. Another factor is consideration for sensitive uses. The existing restaurant s expansion will be adjacent to Lomita Magnet Elementary. The Planning Commission may modify distance requirements if additional findings are made. Given the depth and width of Lomita s parcels proximity of sensitive uses in commercial districts, it may create a hardship on business districts if this is the sole criteria. The restaurant s peak hours of operation differ from the schools and they have co-existed for years without problems. A final consideration is a concern for safety. Staff obtained data from the sheriff s department; in this district, there were 87 Part I crimes. The property reported one burglary and no calls for services due to patron behavior or the restaurant s operation. In conclusion, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution in approving Conditional Use Permit No. 303 with conditions. Discussion followed regarding public parking in close proximity of the restaurant. Chair Cammarata opened the public hearing. Jose Roberto Sanchez, applicant, stated that this is a basic expansion of the restaurant and will add access to physically impaired patrons with easier access to the restrooms. They would like more space for dining with additional of tables. With the success of the restaurant, they hope to be able to hire more employees. Pam Hurt, resident on Woodward Avenue, stated that she lives near the intersection of the restaurant and is concerned about parking being a major issue. She commented that more parking will be needed with the addition of employees and also that the parking lots would not be convenient for elderly people to walk that distance. Chair Cammarata closed the public hearing. Commissioner Graf asked staff about business permits in regards to the ABC license. Ms. Velasco stated that the permits run with the land and not with the tenant or owner. Commissioner Graf asked about a condition for carryout alcohol. Ms. Velasco stated that this is determined by ABC, but El Jacalito is licensed as a bona fide restaurant Commissioner Thompson moved to approve Conditional Use Permit No Commissioner Dever seconded the motion which carried unanimously with the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Thompson, Dever, Graf, Hoy, Cammarata COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONERS: Popelka, Stokes 5. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 302 A request for the following: A Zone Text Amendment to define, permit, and set parking standards for a Brewpub within the Downtown Commercial (D-C) and Commercial General (C-G) zone subject to a conditional use permit, a conditional use permit to allow a new 3,000 square foot Brewpub with outdoor dining for the PC Minutes

5 property located at Narbonne Avenue, and a zone text amendment deleting Section (Consumption) in its entirety. Filed by Burnin Daylight Brewing Company c/o Robert Lake, 741 Avenue A, Redondo Beach, CA Principal Planner Alicia Velasco presented the report. There are several components to this request with a zone text amendment to define the term brewpub to provide parking standards and to list them as a conditionally permitted use within the D-C and C-G zone and a separate zone text amendment to delete the requirements in regards to alcohol consumption. Lastly, there is a request for a conditional use permit for a new 3,000 square foot brewpub in the downtown commercial zone. The City received an application for a new brewpub at the Narbonne address; however, it is not a use listed in our zoning code. When the City has a business that is proposed without a use listed, a text amendment is required. The term needs to be defined, and parking requirements are not listed for this new use and parking requirements will be established. There is also a consumption section of the code which would prohibit both on and off-site sales. The new definition for a brewpub will mean a facility that prepares and serves food and alcoholic beverages for on-site sales which also produces beer, ale or other fermented malt beverages. The facility may also sell alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption limited to only those alcoholic beverages produced on site. The facility may produce up to 7500 barrels each year. Staff started researching what other cities had already established but also wanted it to fit the downtown commercial and commercial general zone where the business will be going. This business will not be in a manufacturing zone and would therefore want the business to serve food. The number of barrels that the facility may produce within a year would have a cap. Staff is proposing that the brewpub be a conditionally permitted use in both the downtown commercial and commercial general zone. Parking requirements were established for this new use. For the zone text amendment, the consumption section was deleted. Every business for on-site or off-site sale of alcoholic beverages will now be brought to the Planning Commission for a conditional use permit. ABC has different licenses for these types of business at which they also place conditions. With these processes, staff can thoroughly review businesses for both on and off-site consumption. This building was approved in 2015 by the Planning Commission as a part of a larger mixed use project. The operating characteristics for the brewpub are: be open from 10AM to 11 PM seven days a week, rotate craft beers from other small breweries in addition to selling the beer that they brew. Applicant would like to have a family area where there will be shuffleboard, chess and other activities. There will be an outdoor 394 sq. ft. outdoor dining area in conjunction with the brewery. The brewery will take all but one tenant space with one space left available for lease. Staff reviewed the project subject to the conditional use permit findings. Pending the zone text approval from the City Council, the proposed use would be consistent with the zone and with the general plan designation of the property. The location and design size are compatible. This area is currently surrounded primarily by service uses. Once the entire mixed use project is complete, there will be residential directly behind. Because of that, staff has added some conditions: kitchen shall remain open during hours of operation; limiting commercial delivery from 9AM to 4PM, 7 days a week and all trash must be removed during hours of operation. The site is adequate in size and shape which means it meets all development standards and served by adequate streets which is Narbonne Avenue, a secondary highway within the City. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend City Council approval. Discussion followed regarding clarification of the consumption requirements as amended on the condition along with number of barrels to be produced. Parking requirements were reviewed in more detail. Chair Cammarata stated the he had recused himself from the vote when the project was brought to the Planning Commission last year due to a conflict. At this point, there is no conflict of interest for this particular project. Chair Cammarata opened the public hearing. PC Minutes

6 Robert Lake, applicant, 741 Avenue A, Redondo Beach, CA, stated that the brewery will start off with 350 barrels a year and eventually going up to 1600 barrels a year. Mr. Lake s son has extensive experience with craft breweries and will be assisting with the production of the craft beers and will also have a person with experience in the kitchen. He briefly reviewed the ABC rules for the sale of off-site beer sales. The hours of operation will be from 10AM to 11PM, seven days a week but will most likely close at 9PM on weekdays. Brief discussion followed regarding the number of craft beers and hours of brewing times. Also reviewed was the possibility of entertainment. Ms. Velasco stated that the applicant has not applied for a live entertainment permit. Chair Cammarata opened the public hearing. Pam Hurt, resident on Woodward Avenue, stated that traffic and parking will be an issue especially commuter times due to Narbonne and 245 th having only one lane. She added that she is also concerned about the large delivery trucks that will be taking up street parking and space. Lloyd Brown, Torrance resident, stated that he submitted a letter in favor of this project. He feels that the use of rideshares are more commonly used for establishments such as breweries. Joe Cinquina, resident on Cadiz Drive, asked about studies done for this type of establishment and whether there was an impact on crime or similar issues relating to the sale of alcohol; was a sound study done; and asked about the nearby schools and if there would be an impact on them. Mr. Lake addressed the concerns: he stated that there is access from Woodward as well as from 245 th Streets; deliveries would be made from the parking lot through a loading zone that will be provided and deliveries will be restricted to certain times; there is no manufacturing sound from the brewery; closeness of the schools was addressed by the public notifications; and the early hours of serving beer is more to support the food side of the facility. Ms. Velasco added comments regarding: light manufacturing impact which has no impact on sound; as far as crime, this reporting district has the lowest crime rates within the City and there are two fully functioning bars operating nearby that have longer hours of operation and crime in this district is still the lowest in the City. Chair Cammarata closed the public hearing. Chair Cammarata stated that he would suggest amending #13 to add that deliveries will be restricted to the parking lot only and not from Narbonne Avenue. Commissioner Graf moved to approve Zone Text Amendment and Conditional Use Permit No Commissioner Hoy seconded the motion which carried unanimously with the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Graf, Hoy, Dever, Thompson, Cammarata COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONERS: Popelka, Stokes 6. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT A proposed amendment to the Lomita Municipal Code Section (A); whereby increasing fine amounts for massage ordinance violations, and Section (B)4; in regards to terminating nonconforming massage businesses which operate the required State or Local license. Ms. Velasco presented the report. This item was reviewed at the last Planning Commission hearing and questions were brought forth in regards to the State license for practitioners and the local license for the business. Also, which revocation procedure was going to be utilized for revoking the non-conforming status. Ms. Velasco reviewed the code amendment. Staff is proposing that language for the permits to read Notwithstanding any other provision of PC Minutes

7 this Chapter, if a legal non-conforming massage establishment use, or its massage practitioners, operate without the required City Registration Certificate or State license through the California Massage Therapy Council, for any period of time, then the non-conforming status may be revoked pursuant to the procedures contained in Section With this new language, staff pointed out that this type of use has the City Registration certificate and the practitioner has the State license. When staff goes into a facility, every practitioner has to have the State license and the business needs to have their City Registration certificate. The revocation section was added in the Code because there are two different types of revocation procedures: one is for uses in the zoning code; the other is for land uses, such as a restaurant; and there is also a revocation procedure for massage businesses. There was no change in regards to the penalties. Commissioner Graf asked staff about student training at the businesses. Ms. Velasco stated that the State does license both; there is a technician once they have completed hours of training. Once the 500 hours are met, they will be considered a practitioner. A student receives hours of training and technicians that are state licensed are permitted. Chair Cammarata opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Chair Cammarata closed the public hearing. Commissioner Thompson moved to approve Zone Text Amendment Chair Cammarata seconded the motion which carried unanimously with the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Thompson, Cammarata, Dever, Graf, Hoy COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONERS: Popelka, Stokes WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 7. COMMUNICATIONS REGARDING CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS Ms. Velasco stated that the Mid-year Budget was approved at the last City Council meeting; Council also approved a Complete Streets Policy; Council approved the elimination of Commissioner/Board member term limits. OTHER MATTERS 8. PLANNING COMMISSIONER ITEMS Commissioner Graf asked about pending code enforcement issues and an update on the proposed Narbonne Avenue re-striping project. Commissioner Hoy was pleased to see that the Starbucks construction has started and also asked about another pending code enforcement issue. Commissioner Thompson stated that he attended the Planning Commission Academy in March and found it very informative and well attended. He recommended for all Planning Commissioners to attend future academies. PC Minutes

8 9. COMMISSIONERS TO ATTEND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Commissioner Dever will attend Council meeting of March 21, 2017 and Commissioner Thompson will attend the Tuesday, April 4, 2017 meeting. 10. STAFF ITEMS - ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Velasco stated that the City went out to bid for an Economic Development downtown strategic plan. City went under contract with Kosmont in conjunction with Studio 111. Kosmont is a well-known retail analysis trending firm and Studio 111 is an architecture firm who specializes in public spaces and downtown plans. She stated that there will be a joint City Council/Planning Commission Strategic Workshop meeting to go over a successful downtown design and Kosmont will go over retail trends and will review the preliminary analysis that they ve done with the City s downtown. Ms. Velasco reviewed tentative April dates for this joint meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM. ATTEST: Teresa Vallejo Teresa Vallejo, Planning Secretary PC Minutes

9 CITY OF LOMITA PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT TO: Planning Commission April 10, 2017 FROM: Kamille Parks, Planning Intern SUBJECT: Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No Oak Street in the R-1 (Single Family Residential) Zone APPLICANT S REQUEST A request to allow a one lot subdivision to create two lots each consisting of 9,573 square feet for the property located at Oak Street in the Single Family Residential (R-1) Zone and to confirm that the proposed project is categorically exempt from adherence to the California Environmental Quality Act. Filed by Rick Gaunt, nd Street, Torrance, CA RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution recommending City Council approval of Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No subject to the attached findings and conditions, and to confirm the Categorical Exemption. BACKGROUND The proposed tentative map has been reviewed by the City s contract engineers (HR Green), on December 15, 2016 and the Los Angeles County Fire Department on February 10, 2017, both of which recommend approval subject to the attached conditions. ANALYSIS Existing Conditions The subject property is a single 19,147 square foot lot located north of Pacific Coast Highway in the Single Family Residential (R-1) Zone. The lot has an existing 2,016 square foot residence that was constructed in Project Description The applicant is requesting the subdivision to create two lots. Parcel One will consist of 9,573 square feet and Parcel Two will also consist of 9,573 square feet. All existing structures will be removed to eventually allow for the development a single-family home on each lot; however, this application proposes no new construction and no application for development has been submitted, at this time. Environmental Determination Section (Minor Land Divisions) of Title 14 the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines exempts the project from the requirements for the preparation of environmental documents because the

10 Planning Commission: April 10, 2017 Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No Page 2 of 4 project meets all required criteria: the lot subdivision results in fewer than four lot, the project is consistent with the General Plan and zoning designations, all services and access to the proposed parcels to local standards are available, no variances or exceptions are required, the parcel was not involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous 2 years, and the parcel does not have an average slope greater than 20 percent. The Notice of Exemption is attached to this report. General Plan Designation The General Plan designation for the subject property is Low Density Residential, which is consistent with the R-1 zoning designation. The Low Density land use designation applies to sections of the City which are developed with single family residential uses. Development intensities of up to 8.7 units per acre are permitted in the City s R-1 residential zones. (See Section of the Lomita Municipal Code.) The proposed lot subdivision is consistent with this General Plan designation. Adjacent Zoning and Land Uses North South West East R-1 (Single Family Residential) Zone Land Use: Single family residences R-1 (Single Family Residential) Zone Land Use: Multiple family residences R-1 (Single Family Residential) Zone Land Use: Single family residences R-1 (Single Family Residential) Zone Land Use: Single family residences Development Standards The project has been reviewed with the applicable City code requirements as follows: Development Standards (L.M.C ) Proposed Project Allowed/Required Compliance Zoning R-1 R-1 Yes Density N/A 8.7 units per acre Yes Minimum Lot Size Minimum Lot Width Lot #1: 9, sq. ft. Lot #2: 9, sq. ft. Lot #1: Lot #2: ,000 sq. ft. minimum Yes 50 ft. minimum Yes Compliance with the Subdivision Map Act The Subdivision Map Act of the California Government Code regulates the subdivision of property. (See Government Code sections 66410, et seq.) The proposed project meets all of the required findings pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act Government Code Sections and (A through G). 1. This subdivision is in conformance with the General Plan of the City of Lomita pursuant to Government Code Sections and 66474(A and B) of the Subdivision Map Act;

11 Planning Commission: April 10, 2017 Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No Page 3 of 4 The General Plan designation for the subject property is Low Density Residential; which applies to sections of the City which are developed with single family residential uses. Development intensities of up to 8.7 units per acre are permitted in the City s R-1 residential zones. (See Section of the Lomita Municipal Code.) The parcel map proposes no new construction at this time, however the subdivision would allow for future developments that are consistent with this density. Therefore, the proposed lot subdivision is consistent with this General Plan designation. 2. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development; The site is physically suitable for the proposed subdivision as it meets all of the City s residential zoning requirements for a property within the R-1 zone. 3. That the site is physically suitable for the density of the development; The site is physically suitable for the density of the development. The maximum density within the R- 1 Zone is 8.7 units per acre with a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet. The proposed subdivision is compliant with these standards as it will create two lots that are 9,573 square feet each. (As allowed by Code, any future construction of a single family residence on either lot could result in a density of only 4.5 units per acre.) 4. The design of the proposed subdivision and the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat; The proposed subdivision is within the scope of the General Plan and meets all residential zoning requirements for a property within the R-1 zone and is less than one acre in size. The project proposes no construction and is not located on a property which has value as a habitat for rare, threatened, and/or endangered species The design of the subdivision or of the proposed improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems. It is not anticipated that the proposed subdivision will negatively impact public health as there is no proposed construction associated with this parcel map. 6. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not unreasonably interfere with the free and complete exercise of a public entity and/or public rights-of-way and/or easements within the tract map; All project improvements are located on private property and not within the right-of-way. Currently there are no public easements on the property. 7. That there will be no violation of sewer discharge requirements pursuant to Section of the Subdivision Map Act. There is no construction associated with this parcel map. However, in the future the proposed map would allow one single family residence to be constructed on each lot. It is not anticipated that the subdivision will cause a violation of sewer discharge requirements.

12 Planning Commission: April 10, 2017 Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No Page 4 of 4 Public Notice Notices of this hearing dated March 28, 2017 were mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the subject property and posted at City Hall, the Lomita Library, and at Lomita Park. Recommended by: Prepared by: Gary Y. Sugano Assistant City Manager Kamille Parks Planning Intern Exhibits: a. Resolution b. Vicinity Map c. Zoning Map d. General Plan Map e. Aerial Photograph f. Notice of Exemption g. Tentative Parcel Map h. HR Green Engineering Review Conditions of Approval i. County of Los Angeles Fire Department Conditions of Approval

13 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LOMITA RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL TO PERMIT VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO FOR THE SUBDIVSION OF ONE LOT TO TWO LOTS EACH CONSISTING OF 9,573 SQUARE FEET FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT OAK STREET IN THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) ZONE FILED BY RICK GAUNT, ND STREET, TORRANCE, CA Section 1. Recitals. A. The Planning Commission of the City of Lomita has considered an application for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No for the subdivision of one lot to two lots each consisting of 9,573 square feet for the property located at Oak Street in the Single Family Residential (R-1) Zone. Filed by Rick Gaunt, nd Street, Torrance, CA (hereinafter referred to interchangeably as Subdivider or Developer). B. The Planning Commission has held a duly noticed public hearing on April 10, 2017, and accepted public testimony. C. Said Tentative Map has been reviewed by the City s contract engineers (HR Green), and the Los Angeles County Fire Department, both of which recommend approval subject to the attached conditions. D. Section (Minor Land Divisions) of Title 14 the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines exempts the project from the requirements for the preparation of environmental documents because the project meets all required criteria: the lot subdivision results in fewer than four lot, the project is consistent with the General Plan and zoning designations, all services and access to the proposed parcels to local standards are available, no variances or exceptions are required, the parcel was not involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous 2 years, and the parcel does not have an average slope greater than 20 percent. Section 2. Findings. The Planning Commission of the City of Lomita finds, after due study and deliberation, that the project meets all of the required findings pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act Government Code Sections and (A through G) and Lomita Municipal Code Section : 1. This subdivision is in conformance with the General Plan of the City of Lomita pursuant to Government Code Sections and 66474(A and B) of the Subdivision Map Act; The General Plan designation for the subject property is Low Density Residential; which applies to sections of the City which are developed with single family residential uses. Development intensities of up to 8.7 units per acre are permitted in the City s R-1 residential zones. (See Section of the Lomita Municipal Code.) The parcel map proposes no new construction at this time, however the subdivision would allow for future developments that are consistent with this density. Therefore, the proposed lot subdivision is consistent with this General Plan designation. 2. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development; The site is physically suitable for the proposed subdivision as it meets all of the City s residential zoning requirements for a property within the R-1 zone.

14 Resolution No. Page 2 3. That the site is physically suitable for the density of the development; The site is physically suitable for the density of the development. The maximum density within the R- 1 Zone is 8.7 units per acre with a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet. The proposed subdivision is compliant with these standards as it will create two lots that are 9,573 square feet each. (As allowed by Code, any future construction of a single family residence on either lot could result in a density of only 4.5 units per acre.) 4. The design of the proposed subdivision and the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat; The proposed subdivision is within the scope of the General Plan and meets all residential zoning requirements for a property within the R-1 zone and is less than one acre in size. The project proposes no construction and is not located on a property which has value as a habitat for rare, threatened, and/or endangered species. 5. The design of the subdivision or of the proposed improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems. It is not anticipated that the proposed subdivision will negatively impact public health as there is no proposed construction associated with this parcel map. 6. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not unreasonably interfere with the free and complete exercise of a public entity and/or public rights-of-way and/or easements within the tract map; All project improvements are located on private property and not within the right-of-way. Currently there are no public easements on the property. 7. That there will be no violation of sewer discharge requirements pursuant to Section of the Subdivision Map Act. There is no construction associated with this parcel map. However, in the future the proposed map would allow one single family residence to be constructed on each lot. It is not anticipated that the subdivision will cause a violation of sewer discharge requirements. Section 3. Based on the above findings, the Planning Commission of the City of Lomita hereby recommends City Council approval of Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No subject to the following conditions: GENERAL PROJECT CONDITIONS 1. This Tentative Parcel Map is granted for the property described in the application on file with the Planning Division, and may not be transferred from one property to another. 2. This permit is granted for the plans received on November 29, 2016, ( the plans ) on file with the Planning Division. The project shall conform to the plans, except as otherwise specified in these conditions, or unless a minor modification to the plans is approved by the Community Development Director or a modification to the plans is approved by the Planning Commission. A minor

15 Resolution No. Page 3 modification may be granted for minimal changes or increases in the extent of use or size of structure. 3. This Tentative Parcel Map shall automatically become null and void 24 months from the date of its issuance. If the final map has not been recorded prior to expiration date, the Subdivider may apply for an extension in writing to the City of Lomita Planning Commission, provided that the request is received at least 40 days before expiration of this tentative map. 4. All required off-site and on-site improvements for the project, including structures, paving, and landscaping, shall be completed prior to occupancy unless the Community Development Director allows Developer to provide security or an executed agreement approved by the City Attorney to ensure completion of such improvements. 5. That the Planning Commission may review this approval upon notice of violation by the Code Enforcement Division. 6. By commencing any activity related to the project or using any structure authorized by this map, Developer accepts all of the conditions and obligations imposed herein and waives any challenge to the validity of the conditions and obligations stated therein. 7. Any covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&R s) applicable to the project property shall be consistent with the terms of this Tentative Parcel Map and the City Code. If there is a conflict between the CC&R s and the City Code or this permit, the City Code or this permit shall prevail. 8. Before placing or constructing any signs on the project property, Developer shall obtain a sign permit from the City. Except as provided in the sign permit, Developer may not change any signs on the project property. 9. Developer shall obtain a building permit for any new construction or modifications to structures, including interior modifications, authorized by this Tentative Parcel Map. 10. Developer shall not permit any combustible refuse or other flammable materials to be burned on the project property. 11. Developer shall not permit any materials classified as flammable, combustible, radioactive, carcinogenic or otherwise potentially hazardous to human health to be handled, stored or used on the project property, except as provided in a permit issued by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. 12. If Developer, owner or tenant fails to comply with any of the conditions of this Tentative Parcel Map, the Developer, owner or tenant shall be subject to a civil fine pursuant to the City Code. 13. Prior to issuance of building and/or grading permits, Developer shall correct all violations of the City Code existing on the project property. 14. Prior to issuance of building permits, Developer shall sign a letter agreeing to the conditions of approval within this resolution. PLANNING STANDARD CONDITIONS 15. Before the City issues any building/grading permits, Developer shall include a reproduction of all conditions of this Tentative Parcel Map as adopted by resolution of the Planning Commission and/or the City Council in all sets of construction documents and specifications for the project.

16 Resolution No. Page This permit is granted subject to the City s approval and recordation of the final map. The City shall issue building permits only after such recordation, unless otherwise approved by the Community Development Director. Before occupying any structures or initiating any use approved by this permit, Developer shall comply with all conditions of the tentative and final map. 17. Developer shall provide for dust control at all times during project property preparation and construction activities. 18. The final building plans submitted by Developer with the building permit application shall depict all building materials and colors to be used in construction. 19. Should the developer choose, drought tolerant plants may be utilized for landscape areas instead of sod subject to the plants and locations being approved by the Community Development Director. 20. All utilities shall be placed underground subject to review and approval of the Community Development Director and the Building Official. 21. Developer shall pay applicable Quimby Fees, Parks Fees, and Parkway Tree Fees before issuance of building permits. The amount of the fee shall be determined by the Planning Division at the time of payment. 22. Developer shall pay the Development Tax of $1,000 per residential unit prior to issuance of building permits. 23. Developer shall pay the applicable Water Facilities fee. 24. All public improvements, including new water service lines, meters, and frontage improvements shall be constructed per the City s Standard Drawings and Standard Specifications. All new and modified utility lines shall be placed underground. 25. As required by the Public Works Department, the developer shall submit calculations, prepared by a licensed civil engineer, determining the size of the water service laterals, water meters and backflow device. A separate fire service line may be required. 26. As required by the Public Works Department, each parcel will require its own water and sewer service and laterals. New service laterals shall be installed per City Standard Drawings. Existing unused water service lateral(s) shall be abandoned. New water service laterals shall not share the same trench as electrical service lines, but shall maintain a minimum 2 foot separation. 27. Remove and replace existing damaged curb, gutter, and sidewalk adjacent to the proposed development. Any modifications to the driveway location shall require curb, gutter and sidewalk modifications to replace the existing driveway. 28. Developer shall install two new street trees per the direction of the Public Works Department. 29. The developer shall obtain an encroachment permit from the City of Lomita for all proposed public improvements, including payment of all plan check and inspection fees. 30. Prior to approval of the Parcel Map the developer shall either construct or post security for all required public improvements. 31. The developer shall comply with the attached conditions of approval from the City s consultant H.R. Green dated December 15, 2016 and with Los Angeles County Fire Conditions dated February 10, 2017.

17 Resolution No. Page 5 PASSED and ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Lomita on this 10 th day of April, 2017 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners: Commissioners: Commissioners: Steven M. Cammarata, Chair ATTEST: Gary Y. Sugano Assistant City Manager Within 30 days of the date of this decision for an exception, permit, change of zone, or other approval, or by the person the revocation of whose permit, exception, change of zone, or other approval is under consideration, of notice of the action of, or failure to act by, the Commission, any person dissatisfied with the action of, or the failure to act by, the Commission may file with the City Clerk an appeal from such action upon depositing with said Clerk an amount specified by resolution of the City Council. Any action to challenge the final decision of the City made as a result of the public hearing on this application must be filed within the time limits set forth in Code of Civil Procedure Section

18 Gaffey St Sepulveda Blvd Lomita Blvd Arlington Ave Cabrillo Ave Crenshaw Blvd Narbonne Ave Eshelman Ave PROJECT SITE Normandie Ave Pacific Coast Hwy W Anaheim St Palos Verdes Dr E Palos Verdes Dr N Western Ave City of Lomita Parcel Map No Community Development Gary Sugano, Asst. City Manager March 2017 Source: Lomita GIS Data Layers, TIGER Files ,000 GIS/Apps/25307Oak_vty.mxd Feet

19 CG R1 R1 Andreo Ave Doria Ave 252nd St Narbonne Ave Woodward Ave SUBJECT R1 253rd Pl CG R1 R1 Oak St ZONING Commercial, General (CG) Single Family Residential (R1) Parcel Map No Oak Street Community Development Gary Sugano, Asst. City Manager March 2017 Source: Lomita GIS Data Layers GIS/Apps/25307Oak_zon.mxd Feet

20 MIX RES-LOW Andreo Ave Doria Ave 252nd St Narbonne Ave RES-LOW Woodward Ave RES-LOW PROJECT SITE 253rd Pl MIX RES-LOW Oak St General Plan Land Use Designations Downtown Overlay Residential (Agricultural) Residential (Low Density) Residential (Medium Density) RES-LOW Residential (High Density) Commercial Industrial/Manufacturing Publicly Owned Land Mixed Use Overlay Parcel Map No Oak Street Community Development Gary Sugano, Asst. City Manager March 2017 Source: Lomita GIS Data Layers GIS/Apps//25307Oak_gp.mxd Feet

21 / / / / / A D E A B C PROJECT SITE Woodward Ave / rd Pl Oak St Parcel Map No Oak Street Community Development Gary Sugano, Asst. City Manager March 2017 Source: Lomita GIS Data Layers /Apps//25307Oak_aer.mxd 0 50 Feet

22 NOTICE OF EXEMPTION Community Development Department Planning Division Narbonne Avenue Lomita, CA / FAX 310/ Project Description: Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No A request to allow a lot subdivision to create two lots each consisting of 9,573 square feet for the property located at Oak Street in the Single Family Residential (R-1) Zone and to confirm that the proposed project is categorically exempt from adherence to the California Environmental Quality Act. Filed by Rick Gaunt, nd Street, Torrance, CA Finding: The Planning Division of the Community Development Department of the City of Lomita has reviewed the above proposed project and found it to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Ministerial Project Categorical Exemption (CEQA Guidelines, CEQA Guidelines, Section 15315, Minor Land Divisions) Statutory Exemption Emergency Project Quick Disapproval [CEQA Guidelines, Section 15270] No Possibility of Significant Effect [CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3)] Supporting Reasons: In accordance with Section (Minor Land Divisions) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the division of property in urbanized areas zoned for residential use into four or fewer parcels may be considered exempt from CEQA review. The proposed project will divide a residential parcel into two equally sized lots. Each new lot conforms to the General Plan and zoning requirements and requires no variances. In addition, all services and access to the proposed parcels to local standards are available, the parcel was not involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous 2 years, and the parcel does not have an average slope greater than 20 percent. Therefore, staff has determined that the proposed project is subject to Categorical Exemption. (Date) Alicia Velasco Principal Planner

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24 December 15, 2016 Alicia Velasco Principal Planner City of Lomita Narbonne Avenue Lomita, CA Subject: VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO ENGINEERING REVIEW COMMENTS Dear Ms. Velasco, HR Green (HRG) has completed the engineering review of the subject document therefore recommends VTPM No for approval with the attached findings and conditions. If you should have any questions or comments regarding the engineering review of the subject document, please feel free to contact either Michael D. Myers or myself. Sincerely, Steve R. Loriso, P.E. Project Manager Phone Fax Town & Country Road, Suite 1025, Orange, California 92868

25 Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No December 15, 2016 Final Comments Engineering Subdivision Comments VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO RECOMMENDED COMMENTS This Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No (VTPM 71976) includes the following engineering department review comments: 1. Subdivision 2. Road 3. Sewer 4. Water 5. Grading 6. Storm drain and hydrology 7. Geotechnical The following comments are NOT provided as part of the review of this VTPM and are required of the applicant to secure approvals/comments: City of Lomita Planning L.A. County Fire Department L.A. County Department of Parks and Recreation L.A. County Department of Public Health

26 Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No December 15, 2016 Final Comments The subdivision shall conform to the design standards and policies of the City of Lomita, in particular, but not limited to the following items: 1. Subdivision a) Applicant shall pay all development impact fees. b) Details and notes shown on the tentative map are not necessarily approved. Any details or notes which may be inconsistent with requirements of ordinances, general conditions of approval, or Department policies must be specifically approved in other conditions, or ordinance requirements are modified to those shown on the tentative map upon approval by the city. c) Easements are tentatively required, subject to review by the Director of Public Works to determine the final locations and requirements. d) Easements shall not be granted or recorded within areas proposed to be granted, dedicated, or offered for dedication for public streets, highways, access rights, building restriction rights, or other easements until after the final map is filed with the Registrar Recorder/County Clerk's Office. If easements are granted after the date of tentative approval, subordination must be executed by the easement holder prior to the filing of the final map. e) In lieu of establishing the final specific locations of structures on each lot at this time, the owner, at the time of issuance of a grading or building permit, agrees to develop the property in conformance with the City Code and other appropriate ordinances such as the Building Code, Plumbing Code, Grading Ordinance, Highway Permit Ordinance, Mechanical Code, Zoning Ordinance, Undergrounding of Utilities Ordinance, Water Ordinance, Sanitary Sewer and Industrial Waste Ordinance, Electrical Code, and Fire Code. Improvements and other requirements may be imposed pursuant to such codes and ordinances. f) All utility extensions within the site shall be placed underground. g) All easements existing at the time of final map approval must be accounted for on the approved tentative map. This includes the location, owner, purpose, and recording reference for all existing easements. If an easement is blanket or indeterminate in nature, a statement to that effect must be shown on the tentative map in lieu of its location. If all easements have not been accounted for, submit a corrected tentative map to the City for approval.

27 Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No December 15, 2016 Final Comments h) Adjust, relocate, and/or eliminate lot lines, lots, streets, easements, grading, geotechnical protective devices, and/or physical improvements to comply with ordinances, policies, and standards in effect at the date the City determined the application to be complete all to the satisfaction of Public Works. i) Prior to expiration of the tentative map, a final parcel map must be processed through the Director of Public Works prior to being filed with the Registrar Recorder/County Clerk s Office. j) The parcel map shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for examination pursuant to Section of the Government Code (Subdivision Map Act). k) A final subdivision guarantee will be required at the time of filing of the final map with the Registrar Recorder/County Clerk s Office. A preliminary title report was not provided with this submittal. l) Within 30 days of the approval date of this land use entitlement or at the time of first plan check submittal, the applicant shall deposit the sum of $2,000 (Minor Land Divisions) or $5,000 (Major Land Divisions) with the City to defray the cost of verifying conditions of approval for the purpose of issuing final map clearances. This deposit will cover the actual cost of reviewing conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permits, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Vesting Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Oak Tree Permits, Specific Plans, General Plan Amendments, Zone Changes, CEQA Mitigation Monitoring Programs and Regulatory Permits from State and Federal Agencies (California Fish and Wildlife, USF&W, Army Corps, RWQCB, etc.) as they relate to the various plan check activities and improvement plan designs. In addition, this deposit will be used to conduct site field reviews and attend meetings requested by the applicant and/or his agents for the purpose of resolving technical issues on condition compliance as they relate to improvement plan design, engineering studies, highway alignment studies and tract/parcel map boundary, title and easement issues. When 80% of the deposit is expended, the applicant will be required to provide additional funds to restore the initial deposit. Remaining balances in the deposit account will be refunded upon final map recordation. 2. Road a) Construct new driveways to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to the satisfaction of the City of Lomita on Oak Street. b) Close any unused driveways with standard curb, gutter and sidewalk along the property frontage on streets within this subdivision to the satisfaction of City of Lomita.

28 Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No December 15, 2016 Final Comments c) Construct sidewalk (five feet wide adjacent to the property line) along the property frontage on Oak Street to the satisfaction of the City of Lomita. The width of the sidewalk shown is not clear and shall be labeled. d) Plant street trees along the property frontage to the satisfaction of the City of Lomita. e) Execute an encroachment covenant for private maintenance of proposed or existing curb/parkway drains; if any, along the property frontage to the satisfaction of City of Lomita. f) Repair any damaged improvements during construction to the satisfaction of the City of Lomita. g) Comply with the following street lighting conditions or as otherwise modified by the City of Lomita: 1. Provide street lights on concrete poles with underground wiring along the property frontage to the satisfaction of the City of Lomita. 3. Sewer 2. If the proposed development is within an existing County or City Lighting District, the Lighting District can assume responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the street lights if the development complies with the requirements for annexation into existing Lighting District. a) The subdivider shall install and dedicate main line sewers and serve each property with a separate house lateral or have approved and bonded sewer plans on file with the City Engineer. 4. Water a) A water system maintained by the city s water division, with appurtenant facilities to serve all buildings in the land division, must be provided. The system shall include fire hydrants of the type and location (both on site and off site) as determined by the Fire Department. The water mains shall be sized to accommodate the total domestic and fire flows. b) There shall be filed with the City Engineer a statement from the city s water division indicating that under normal conditions, the system will meet the requirements for the land division, and that water service will be provided to each building.

29 Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No December 15, 2016 Final Comments c) Submit landscape and irrigation plans for each lot in the land division, with landscape area greater than 2,500 square feet, in accordance with the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. d) If recycled water is available for irrigation of common landscape area equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet, the project shall incorporate recycled water. e) If recycled water is available, the irrigation systems shall be designed and operated in accordance with all local and State Codes as required per Section Chapter 71 of Title 26 Building Code. 5. Grading REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO GRADING PLAN APPROVAL: a) Provide the following: 1. Benchmark information on grading plan/exhibit map. 2. The latest drainage concept hydrology/standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP)/Low Impact Development (LID) plan by the City. 3. Grading plans shall conform to the California Building Code and all other relevant laws, rules, and regulations governing grading in the City of Lomita. 4. Lot(s) on which retaining walls are proposed will require separate permit(s). 5. Rough and precise grading combination plan for the entire site and submit for review and approval. 6. Where grading involves import or export, the project applicant shall obtain approval for the import/export location from the City. 7. If import/export involves the movement of more than 100 cubic yards of material using city streets, review and approval of a haul route by the City is required. 8. Grading plan shall provide for protection of downstream properties from damages caused by alteration of the drainage patterns. 9. It shall be the sole responsibility of the project applicant to obtain any and all proposed required easements and/or permissions necessary to perform the grading.

30 Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No December 15, 2016 Final Comments 10. Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment for review by the City. 11. Permits and/or letters of non jurisdiction from all State and Federal Agencies, as applicable. These agencies may include, but may not be limited to the State of California Regional Water Quality Control Board, State of California Department of Fish and Game, State of California Department of Conservation, Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR), and the Army Corps of Engineers. REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO FINAL MAP RECORDATION: a) Submit a grading plan for approval. The grading plan must show and call out the following items, including but not limited to: construction of all drainage devices and details, paved driveways, elevation and drainage of all pads, SUSMP and LID devices (if applicable), and any required landscaping and irrigation not within a common area or maintenance easement. Acknowledgement and/or approval from all easement holders may be required. b) A maintenance agreement or CC&Rs may be required for all privately maintained drainage devices, slopes, and other facilities. 6. Storm Drain and Hydrology a) Neither a drainage concept or hydrology study was submitted for review. Applicant shall provide a copy prior to grading plan approval. 7. Geotechnical a) A preliminary geotechnical/soils investigation report shall be provided on this project.

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33 CITY OF LOMITA PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT TO: Planning Commission April 10, 2017 FROM: Alicia Velasco, Principal Planner SUBJECT: Zone Text Amendment & Site Plan Review No Narbonne Ave., Downtown Commercial Zone APPLICANT S REQUEST The applicant is requesting the following; a Zone Text Amendment to permit credit unions within the Downtown Commercial (D-C) zone subject to Planning Commission Review and Approval, and a site plan review to permit a 2,678 square foot credit union located at Narbonne Ave., in the Downtown Commercial (D-C) zone. Initiated and filed by South Bay Credit Union c/o Jennifer Oliver 312 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA, RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution recommending approval of Zone Text Amendment No , Site Plan Review No. 1183, and confirm the categorical exemption. ANALYSIS Existing Condition The property area is 2,678 sq. ft. and contains a 2,678 square foot building. The building was constructed in 1923 and has had some additional façade renovations in There are no other permits for this property and there is no parking dedicated to the building on the lot. The previous business was a real estate agent and financial accountant which utilized on-street parking to operate. The property is considered legal non-conforming in regards to parking. Project Description The applicant is proposing a zone text amendment and a site plan review to establish a new credit union within the 2,678 square foot building. Currently, credit unions are not listed as a permitted use within the Downtown Commercial zone. They are permitted in the Commercial General (C-G), Commercial Retail (C-R), and Commercial Planned Development (C-P-D) zones. The applicant has proposed adding credit unions to the list of uses which are subject to planning commission review and approval. Uses listed in this category require site plan approval from the Planning Commission to operate. Considering the property does not provide any parking, the applicant is proposing to lease eight spaces from the adjacent parking lot. Staff is not opposed to this, as long as certain conditions are met, which will be explained in more detail below.

34 Planning Commission: April 10, 2017 ZTA & SPR. No Page 2 Zone Text Amendment Staff is recommending that the use credit union be added to the list of uses under Sec Uses subject to planning commission review and approval of the Municipal Code: Sec (B) (B) Credit Unions. Placing this use in this section of the Code will provide the Planning Commission the opportunity to review all new credit union applications within the Downtown Commercial zone for appropriateness in regards to the required development standards, parking, hours of operation, etc. Staff researched other cities (Manhattan Beach, Lawndale, Hermosa Beach, El Segundo, Torrance, Long Beach) and found that all permit credit unions within their downtown and/or neighborhood commercial zones. General Plan Designation The underlying general plan designation for the subject site is mixed-use. The mixed-use land use designation allows commercial uses and residential units at densities up to 22 units per acre and a floor area ratio of 2:1. Zoning The underlying zoning designation for the subject site is D-C (Downtown Commercial). The property is also part of the mixed-use overlay zone that was adopted by the City Council in October of Both the zoning and general plan designation are consistent with the proposed use of a credit union because it is similar to the already permitted use within the Downtown Commercial zone of Office, Business Professional. Professional offices generally operate the same as a credit union in regards to hours of operation, and customers coming to your location to do business. Land Use Policy No. 7 states; whereas commercial development and employment opportunities will be promoted to maintain a sound economic base and to stimulate investment in the City. The new credit union will bring in eight new employees into the City s Downtown it will also introduce a new commercial use which will help maintain a sound economic base. Further Land use Policy No. 19 states; that the city will strive to develop a downtown that promotes a wide range of uses. Credit unions will be a new business use helping to contribute to the range of uses in the downtown zone. Parking Section (D) of the Downtown Commercial zone states the following: For new development, each lot or parcel of land in Zone D-C shall have off-street parking and loading pursuant to Article 66, "Off-Street Parking, Storage and Loading." If a use is located within 500 feet of a municipal parking lot and in the event standards cannot be met, the planning commission will review the development proposal and determine the nature and extent of any new parking. The subject site does not provide any parking, nor does it have the ability to provide parking without demolishing part of the structure. The subject building and its parking are grandfathered in and considered legal non-conforming, and technically not required to provide parking. Like

35 Planning Commission: April 10, 2017 ZTA & SPR. No Page 3 the business which operated previously, the applicant is free to use street parking and municipal parking lots (including the City Hall parking lot) to provide parking for its customers and employees. They are also proposing to lease eight of 17 spaces from the adjacent property owner to the east. However, this parking lot also serves the adjacent 9,500 square foot building. Staff is concerned that leasing away eight spaces could create a building which is parking deficient. To prevent this staff has added a condition of approval that any leased parking shall only have parking restrictions between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. All other hours of the day and all weekend the parking will be unrestricted and can be used by the tenants of the adjacent building. Currently, there are some small offices within the building, and other small personal services including a personal trainer. Businesses such as personal services and retail storefronts have different peak hours than financial services which creates the opportunity for shared parking. Adjacent Zoning and Land Uses Direction North South West East Zone and Land Use D-C (Downtown Commercial); Vacant Lot D-C (Downtown Commercial) Commercial Uses D-C (Downtown Commercial) Commercial Uses D-C (Downtown Commercial) Commercial Uses Site Plan Review Staff has reviewed the project in accordance with Section Site Plan Review, and has determined that the proposed project is consistent with the following required findings: 1. The Site Plan complies with all applicable provisions of Title 11; The only construction associated with this project is tenant improvements consisting of interior renovations and exterior façade enhancement which all meet zoning and building and safety requirements. Except for being legal non-conforming in regards to parking the building does meet all development standards in regards to setback, height, floor area ratio, etc. 2. The site is suitable for the particular use or development intended, and the total development, including the application of prescribed development standards, is arranged as to avoid traffic congestion, will not adversely affect public health, safety and general welfare, will not have adverse effects on neighboring property and is consistent with all elements of the General Plan; and The subject site is suitable for the proposed credit union. The existing building can easily accommodate the use within the structure and meets all development standards. Seeing as the building does not provide parking the applicant is proposing to lease eight spaces from the adjacent property to the east. This is a suitable request subject to the following condition:

36 Planning Commission: April 10, 2017 ZTA & SPR. No Page 4 No. 11. The applicant must maintain on file with the City an active lease for eight parking spaces. Within the lease there shall be a clause that the parking spaces are only restricted to the Credit Union facility between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and must have a sign approved by the Community Director 3. The development design is suitable and functional. The development design is suitable and functional. Although the current building was constructed in 1923, with minimal improvements, it is very well suited for a financial use. It does not provide parking and credit unions do not require an abundance of parking compared to retail and restaurant uses. The building meets all other development standards provided in the Code and the exterior façade enhancements will be an improvement at a significant corner of the City. Environmental Determination The applicant is proposing both a Zone Text Amendment and a Site Plan Review for the project. In accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, adoption of the Zone Text Amendment is exempt from CEQA in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the amendment may have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed amendment will permit the use of a credit union within the Downtown Commercial zone. This use is already permitted in all other commercial zones in the City and no new construction is proposed with this text amendment. The proposed site for the credit union is an existing building constructed in In accordance with Section (Existing Facilities), this project is exempt. The proposed credit union consists occupying 2,678 commercial building. It will also include minor alternations such as tenant improvements to convert the structure to a credit union use. There is no additional construction proposed with this permit. Therefore, staff has determined that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment.

37 Planning Commission: April 10, 2017 ZTA & SPR. No Page 5 Public Notice Notices of this hearing dated March 28, 2017 were published in the Daily Breeze, mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the subject property and posted at Lomita City Hall, and Lomita Park. Recommended by: Prepared by: Gary Y. Sugano Assistant City Manager Alicia Velasco Principal Planner Exhibits: a. Resolutions b. Vicinity Map c. Zoning Maps d. General Plan Map e. Aerial Photograph f. Notice of Exemption g. Site Plan and Elevation

38 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LOMITA RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT , TO PERMIT CREDIT UNIONS WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL (D-C) ZONE SUBJECT TO PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW AND APPROVAL. INITIATED AND FILED BY SOUTH BAY CREDIT UNION C/O JENNIFER OLIVER 312 N. PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, REDONDO BEACH, CA, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LOMITA DOES HEREBY FIND, ORDER AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Recitals A. The Planning Commission of the City of Lomita has considered a request for a Zone Text Amendment to permit credit unions within the Downtown Commercial (D-C) zone subject to Planning Commission Review and Approval. Initiated and filed by South Bay Credit Union c/o Jennifer Oliver 312 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA, B. In accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, adoption of the Zone Text Amendment is exempt from CEQA in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the amendment may have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed amendment will permit the use of a credit union within the Downtown Commercial zone. This use is already permitted in all other commercial zones in the City and no new construction is proposed with this text amendment. C. On April 10, 2017, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing and accepted public testimony. At this hearing the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve an ordinance to permit credit unions within the Downtown Commercial (D-C) zone subject to Planning Commission Review and Approval. Section 2. The Planning Commission finds that the proposed Zone Text Amendment, to permit credit unions within the Downtown Commercial zone subject to a site plan approval, is consistent with the General Plan. Land Use Policy No. 7 states that; whereas commercial development and employment opportunities will be promoted to maintain a sound economic base and to stimulate investment in the City. The new credit union will bring in eight new employees into the City s Downtown it will also introduce a new commercial use which will help maintain a sound economic base. Further Land use Policy No. 19 states that the city will strive to develop a downtown that promotes a wide range of uses. Credit unions will be a new business use helping to contribute to the range of uses in the downtown zone. The amendment will not impede the City s ability to meet its general plan goals and policies.

39 Resolution No. Page 2 Section 3. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission of the City of Lomita hereby recommends City Council approval of the following Zone Text Amendment : A new Subsection (B) is added to Section of Title XI of the Lomita Municipal Code to read as follows: (B) Credit Unions. PASSED and ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Lomita on this 10 th day of April, 2017 by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: NOES: Commissioners: ABSENT: Commissioners: Steven M. Cammarata, Chair ATTEST: Gary Y. Sugano Assistant City Manager Any action to challenge the final decision of the City made as a result of the public hearing on this application must be filed within the time limits set forth in Code of Civil Procedure Section

40 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LOMITA RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN REVIEW NO TO PERMIT A 2,678 SQUARE FOOT CREDIT UNION LOCATED AT NARBONNE AVE., IN THE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL (D-C) ZONE. INITIATED AND FILED BY SOUTH BAY CREDIT UNION C/O JENNIFER OLIVER 312 N. PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, REDONDO BEACH, CA, Section 1. Recitals A. The Planning Commission of the City of Lomita has considered a request for a Zone Text Amendment to permit credit unions within the Downtown Commercial (D-C) zone subject to Planning Commission Review and Approval, and a site plan review to permit a 2,678 square foot credit union located at Narbonne Ave., in the Downtown Commercial (D-C) zone. Initiated and filed by South Bay Credit Union c/o Jennifer Oliver 312 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA, B. The subject site is zoned D-C (Downtown Commercial) and designated commercial by the City s General Plan. Subject to approval of Zone Text Amendment No , Section (B) of the Lomita Municipal Code states that credit unions are permitted with site plan approval. C. On April 10, 2017 the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing and accepted public testimony for and against the item. D. The proposed site for the credit union is an existing building constructed in In accordance with Section (Existing Facilities), this project is exempt. The proposed credit union consists occupying 2,678 commercial building. It will also include minor alternations such as tenant improvements to convert the structure to a credit union use. There is no additional construction proposed with this permit. Section 2. Findings. Pursuant to Lomita Municipal Code Section Site Plan Review, the Planning Commission finds, after due study and deliberation that the following circumstances exist: 1. The Site Plan complies with all applicable provisions of Title 11; The only construction associated with this project is tenant improvements consisting of interior renovations and exterior façade enhancement which all meet zoning and building and safety requirements. Except for being legal non-conforming in regards to parking the building does meet all development standards in regards to setback, height, floor area ratio, etc. 2. The site is suitable for the particular use or development intended, and the total development, including the application of prescribed development standards, is arranged as to avoid traffic congestion, will not adversely affect public health, safety and general welfare, will not have adverse effects on neighboring property and is consistent with all elements of the General Plan; and The subject site is suitable for the proposed credit union. The existing building can easily accommodate the use within the structure and meets all development standards. Seeing as the building does not provide parking the applicant is proposing to lease eight spaces from the adjacent property to the east. This is a suitable request subject to the following condition:

41 Resolution No. Page 2 No. 11. The applicant must maintain on file with the City an active lease for eight parking spaces. Within the lease there shall be a clause that the parking spaces are only restricted to the Credit Union facility between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and must have a sign approved by the Community Director 3. The development design is suitable and functional. The development design is suitable and functional. Although the current building was constructed in 1923, with minimal improvements, it is very well suited for a financial use. It does not provide parking and credit unions do not require an abundance of parking compared to retail and restaurant uses. The building meets all other development standards provided in the Code and the exterior façade enhancements will be an improvement at a significant corner of the City. Section 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Lomita recommends City Council approval of Site Plan Review No subject to the following conditions: GENERAL PROJECT CONDITIONS 1. This permit is granted for the property described in the application on file with the Planning Division, which was received on February 17, 2017, and may not be transferred from one property to another. 2. That the Planning Commission may review this approval upon notice of violation by the Code Enforcement Officer. 3. By commencing any activity related to the project or using any structure authorized by this permit, Applicant accepts all of the conditions and obligations imposed by this permit and waives any challenges to the validity of the conditions and obligations stated therein. 4. Applicant agrees, as a condition of adoption of this resolution, at Applicant s own expense, to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City and its agents, officers and employees from and against any claim, action or proceeding to attack, review, set aside, void or annul the approval of the resolution or any condition attached thereto or any proceedings, acts or determinations taken, done or made prior to the approval of such resolution that were part of the approval process. Applicant s commencement of construction or operations pursuant to the resolution shall be deemed to be an acceptance of all conditions thereof. 5. Before placing or constructing any signs on the project property, Applicant shall obtain a sign permit from the City. Except as provided in the sign permit, Applicant may not change any signs on the project property. 6. If Applicant, owner or tenant fails to comply with any of the conditions of this permit, the Applicant, owner or tenant shall be subject to a civil fine pursuant to the City Code. 7. This permit shall not be effective for any purpose until the applicant or a duly authorized representative of the applicant has filed with the Department of Community Development, a notarized affidavit accepting all the conditions of this permit. This affidavit, or a copy of this resolution, shall be recorded with the County Recorder and is binding on successors.

42 Resolution No. Page 3 PLANNING STANDARD CONDITIONS 8. Any application for a minor modification to the project shall be accompanied by three copies of plans reflecting the requested modification, together with applicable processing fees. 9. It is hereby declared to be the intent that if any provision of this permit is held or declared invalid, the permit shall be void and the privileges granted hereunder shall lapse. 10. That, in the event of a disagreement in the interpretation and/or application of these conditions, the issue shall be referred back to the Planning Commission. PLANNING SPECIAL CONDITIONS 11. The applicant must maintain on file with the City an active lease for eight parking spaces. Within the lease there shall be a clause that the parking spaces are only restricted to the Credit Union facility between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and must have a sign approved by the Community Director PASSED and ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Lomita on this 10 th day of April, 2017 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners: Commissioners: Commissioners: Steven M. Cammarata, Chair ATTEST: Gary Y. Sugano Assistant City Manager Any action to challenge the final decision of the City made as a result of the public hearing on this application must be filed within the time limits set forth in Code of Civil Procedure Section

43 Gaffey St Sepulveda Blvd Lomita Blvd Arlington Ave Cabrillo Ave PROJECT SITE Crenshaw Blvd Narbonne Ave Eshelman Ave Normandie Ave Pacific Coast Hwy W Anaheim St Palos Verdes Dr E Palos Verdes Dr N Western Ave City of Lomita Community Development Gary Sugano, Asst. City Manager March 2017 Zone Text Amendment No Site Plan No Narbonne Avenue ,000 Source: Lomita GIS Data Layers, TIGER Files GIS/Apps/24520Narbonne_vty.mxd Feet

44 Lucille Ave DC A1 RVD 2500 Alliene Ave RVD 2500 DC Narbonne Ave DC R1 Hendricks Ave R1 CG CG DC 245th St DC R1 Moon Ave DC SUBJECT DC Woodward Ave R1 Adona Dr DC Lomita Blvd CG R1 DC R1 247th St CG DC Zone Text Amendment No Site Plan No Narbonne Avenue Woodward Ave ZONING R1 Agriculture, Non-Commercial (A1) Commercial, General (CG) Downtown Commercial (DC) 247th St Single Family Residential (R1) R1 Community Development Gary Sugano, Asst. City Manager March 2017 Source: Lomita GIS Data Layers /Apps//24520Narbonne_zon.mxd CG Residential Variable Density 1/2500 SF (RVD2500) Feet

45 243rd St PUBLIC RES-AGR RES- MED RES- MED MIX Alliene Ave MIX Narbonne Ave MIX RES- LOW Hendricks Ave RES- LOW RES- LOW Moon Ave RES- LOW MIX MIX DTN 245th St PROJECT SITE MIX MIX Lomita Blvd Woodward Ave RES-LOW Adona Dr COM 247th St RES-LOW PUBLIC DTN MIX Woodward Ave COM General Plan Land Use Designations 247th St Downtown Overlay Residential (Agricultural) Residential (Low Density) Residential (Medium Density) Residential (High Density) Commercial Industrial/Manufacturing Publicly Owned Land Mixed Use Overlay Zone Text Amendment No Site Plan No Narbonne Avenue Community Development Gary Sugano, Asst. City Manager March 2017 Source: Lomita GIS Data Layers GIS/Apps/24520Narbonne_gp.mxd Feet

46 Narbonne Ave / / B 2163A th St A PROJECT SITE Lomita Blvd Woodward Ave Woodward Ave / Zone Text Amendment No Site Plan No Narbonne Avenue Community Development Gary Sugano, Asst. City Manager March 2017 Source: Lomita GIS Data Layers /Apps//24520Narbonne_aer.mxd 0 50 Feet

47 Community Development Department Planning Division Narbonne Avenue Lomita, CA / FAX 310/ NOTICE OF EXEMPTION Project Description: Zone Text Amendment , & Site Plan Review No. 1183, a request for the following; a Zone Text Amendment to permit credit unions within the Downtown Commercial (D-C) zone subject to Planning Commission Review and Approval, and a site plan review to permit a 2,678 square foot credit union located at Narbonne Ave., in the Downtown Commercial (D-C) zone. Initiated and filed by South Bay Credit Union c/o Jennifer Oliver 312 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA, Finding: The Planning Division of the Community Development Department of the City of Lomita has reviewed the above proposed project and found it to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Ministerial Project Categorical Exemption (CEQA Guidelines, Section15301, Existing Facilities) Statutory Exemption Emergency Project Quick Disapproval [CEQA Guidelines, Section 15270] No Possibility of Significant Effect [CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3)] Supporting Reasons: The applicant is proposing both a Zone Text Amendment and a Site Plan Review for the project. In accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, adoption of the Zone Text Amendment is exempt from CEQA in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the amendment may have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed amendment will permit the use of a credit union within the Downtown Commercial zone. This use is already permitted in all other commercial zones in the City and no new construction is proposed with this text amendment. The proposed site for the credit union is an existing building constructed in In accordance with Section (Existing Facilities), this project is exempt. The proposed credit union consists occupying 2,678 commercial building. It will also include minor alternations such as tenant improvements to convert the structure to a credit union use. There is no additional construction proposed with this permit.

48 Therefore, staff has determined that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. (Date) Alicia Velasco Principal Planner

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