South Gate City Council
November 28, 2023

SOUTH GATE CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at
6:30 p.m.

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Call to Order/Roll Call With Invocation & Pledge

CALL TO ORDER:

Maria del Pilar Avalos, Mayor
INVOCATION:

Pastor Marta Moscoso, Faith and Hope Lutheran Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Chris Jeffers, City Manager
ROLL CALL:

Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
City Officials

MAYOR CITY CLERK
Maria del Pilar Avalos Yodit Glaze

VICE MAYOR CITY TREASURER
Gil Hurtado Jose De La Paz

COUNCIL MEMBERS CITY MANAGER
Joshua Barron Chris Jeffers
Maria Davila
Al Rios

CITY ATTORNEY
1 Raul F. Salinas

Meeting Schedule
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Meeting Compensation Disclosure

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54952.3: Disclosure of compensation for meeting attendance by City Council Members is $790 monthly regardless of the amount of meetings.

Public Hearings

1. Appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of CUP No. 857 authorizing the continued operation of a parcel delivery service at 9350 Rayo Avenue

The City Council will consider: (CD)
a. Conduct a public hearing, pursuant to South Gate Municipal Code Table 11.51-1 and Section 11.50.040 (B);
b. Consider accepting the determination that this matter is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act;
c. Consider adopting the findings as outlined in City Council Resolution No. _______
2 (Attachment A); and
d. Consider accepting Staffs strong recommendation to overturn the Planning Commission's decision to deny Conditional Use Permit No. 857, and to adopt City Council Resolution No. _____
, issuing that Permit.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION:

e. Staff strongly recommends that the City Council take the action and adopt the Resolution specified in paragraph "d" above. However, if the majority of the City Council chooses not to adopt that Resolution, then in order to establish a definitive record of the City Council's action on the matter, the City Council can express its decision to uphold the
Planning Commission's decision to deny Conditional Use Permit No. 857 by adopting alternative City Council
Resolution No. _______
(Attachment B).

Documents:

Item 1 Report 11282023.pdf
Comments From The Audience - Non-Agenda Items
During this time, members of the public may address the City Council regarding any items not listed on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council and not on this agenda. Comments from the audience will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; unless authorized by the Mayor, the time limit may not be extended by utilizing another member's time. There will be no debate or action on items not listed on the agenda unless authorized by law. The collective initial period of time for comments from the audience shall be limited to 45 minutes. Any speaker that did not get a chance to speak during this segment due to the 45-minute limitations will be able to speak at the end of the meeting prior to adjournment.

Note: The City Council desires to provide all members of the public with the opportunity to address the Council. Nevertheless, obscene language, comments intended to disrupt/interfere, other actions which disrupt the progress of the meeting or slanderous comments will not be tolerated and may result in ejection and/or may constitute a violation of South Gate Municipal Code Section1.04.110.

Reports And Comments From City Officials

During this time, members of the City Council will report on matters pertaining to their service on various intergovernmental boards and commissions as a representative of the City pursuant to Assembly Bill 1234. City Council Members will also have an opportunity to comment on matters not on the agenda.

Consent Calendar Items

Agenda Items
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
and
12 are Consent Calendar Items. All items
including Ordinances, Resolutions and Contracts, may be approved by adoption of the Consent Calendar, individually and collectively by one (1) motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless Members of the City Council, the public, or staff request that 3 specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and action.

Members of the public are permitted to speak on any item listed but their time period is limited to three (3) minutes in total.

Any motion to introduce or adopt an Ordinance on the Consent Calendar shall be: (1) a motion to waive the reading of the Ordinance and introduce the Ordinance or (2) a motion to waive the reading of the Ordinance and adopt the Ordinance, as appropriate.

2. Ordinance No. 2023-05-CC authorizing an amendment to the CALPERS contract to implement a cost sharing program between the City of South Gate and the unrepresented Executive Management Group

The City Council will consider waiving the reading in full and adopting Ordinance No.
2023-05-CC
authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System implementing Section 20516 (Employees Sharing Additional Cost) to provide employee cost sharing of 1% for local Executives effective on December 31, 2023. (HR) Documents:

Item 2 Report 11282023.pdf

3. Resolution declaring a continued emergency and authorizing repair, replacement or maintenance activities of public Facilities related to the Urban Orchard, City Project No. 539-PRK without public bidding, pursuant to the Emergency Contracting Procedures of the South Gate Municipal Code and the California Public Contract Code

The City Council will consider making a finding and adopting a Resolution
declaring an
emergency still exists and authorizing repair, replacement or maintenance activities of public facilities related to the Urban Orchard, City Project No. 539-PRK, without public bidding, pursuant to the emergency contracting procedures of the South Gate Municipal Code and the California Public Contract Code. (PW)
Documents:

Item 3 Report 11282023.pdf

4. Resolution directing staff to amend the City's consolidated pay schedule to update hourly pay rates for various positions to conform to the minimum wage law effective Jan. 1, 2024

The City Council will consider adopting a
Resolution
directing staff to amend the City's
consolidated pay schedule to update the hourly pay rates for Intern, Recreation Leader I, Recreation Leader II, Recreation Leader III, Recreation Leader IV, and Student Worker to conform to the minimum wage law effective January 1, 2024. (HR) Documents:

Item 4 Report 11282023.pdf
4 5. Amendment No. 5 to Contract No. 2021-70-CC with HF&H Consultants, LLC., extending term, adding scope of services and compensation for solid waste collector transition management services

The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving
Amendment No. 5

to Contract No. 2021-70-CC
with HF&H Consultants,
LLC., to extend the contract term through June 30, 2024, and to provide solid waste management services in an amount not-to-exceed $60,000; b. Appropriating $60,000 from the Refuse Fund balance to fund Amendment No. 5 to Contract No. 2021-70-CC; and

c. Authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 5 to Contract No. 2021-70-CC in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.

Documents:

Item 5 Report 11282023.pdf

6. Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 2022-77-CC with Z&K Consultants, Inc., for additional construction management and Inspection services for the Hollydale Community Park Renovation Project, City Project No. 607-PRK

The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving
Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 2022-77-CC
with Z&K Consultants,
Inc., to provide additional construction management and inspection services for the Hollydale Community Park Renovation, City Project No. 607-PRK, at a not to exceed cost of $74,816; and
b. Authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.

Documents:

Item 6 Report 11282023.pdf

7. Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 2023-66-CC with WGJ Enterprises, Inc., dba PCI for the construction of the Thermoplastic Striping of Streets Citywide, City Project No. 654-ST

The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Approving CCO No. 2 to Contract No. 2023-66-CC with WGJ Enterprises, Inc., dba PCI, to stripe additional crosswalks and pavement markings as a part of the Thermoplastic Striping of Streets Citywide, City Project No. 654-ST, in the amount of $56,600;
b. Transferring $30,000 in Measure M Funds from the Public Works Department, Streets 5 Division Operating Budget to the Thermoplastic Striping of Streets Citywide, City Project No. 654-ST to fully fund the Project; and
c. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 2.

Documents:

Item 7 Report 11282023.pdf
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Change Order No. 1 and 2 to Contract No. 2023-58-AC with Executive Management Security Services (MSS) extending park security service

The City Council will consider: (PARKS)
a. Approving Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $36,075 to Contract No. 2023-58-AC with Executive Management Security Services;
b. Approving Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $43,290 to Contract No. 2023-58-AC with Executive Management Security Services; and
c. Authorizing the Director of Administrative Services to execute both Change Orders in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.

Documents:

Item 8 Report 11282023.pdf

9. Agreement with Convergint Technologies, LLC., to replace security cameras for the Police Department

The City Council will consider: (PD)
a. Approving an
Agreement
with Convergint Technologies, LLC., to replace security cameras in the amount of $97,248; and
b. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.

Documents:

Item 9 Report 11282023.pdf

10. State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) 2023-2024 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant Funds (STEP)

The City Council will consider: (PD)
a. Authorizing utilization of the 2023-2024 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program ("STEP") Grant Funds in the amount of $130,000 for overtime, equipment, and training expenses;
6 b. Amending the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Law Enforcement Grants Fund Budget by appropriating $123,132 for overtime salaries, $2,875 for equipment, and $3,993 for training expenses; and
c. Authorizing the Chief of Police to execute the STEP Grant Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.

Documents:

Item 10 Report 11282023.pdf

11. State Homeland Security Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement for 2021

The City Council will consider: (PD)
a. Authorizing utilization of 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program Funds in the amount of $72,000 for law enforcement equipment to address civil unrest, crowd control and active shooters;
b. Increasing the Fiscal Year 2023/24 revenue projection in Account Number 232-541 (Law Enforcement Grants - Homeland Security Grant) to $72,000; c. Amending the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Law Enforcement Grants Fund Budget by appropriating $72,000 to Account Number 232-541-21-6204 (Law Enforcement Grants - Homeland Security Grant - Small Tools and Equipment); and d. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the State Homeland Security Grant Program Subrecipient Agreement for Grant Year 2021.

Documents:

Item 11 Report 11282023.pdf

12. Grant Deed from Aces Restaurant Corp for Right-of-Way Easement at 8012 Long Beach Boulevard for street purposes

The City Council will consider: (PW)
a. Accepting a Grant Deed from Aces Restaurant Corp, a California corporation, to secure right-of-way for street purposes as part of the development located 8012 Long Beach Boulevard, at no cost to the City; and
b. Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Certificate of Acceptance in a form acceptable the City Attorney.

Documents:

Item 12 Report 11282023.pdf
Reports, Recommendations And Requests
7 13. Homeless Census Report

The City Council will consider receiving and filing a report on the South Gate 2023 Homeless Census Report by City Net. (CM)
Documents:

Item 13 Report 11282023.pdf

14. Warrant register for November 28, 2023

The City Council will consider approving the Warrants and Cancellations for November 28, 2023: (ADMIN SVCS)

Total of Checks: $2,985,989.09
Voids: ($ 48.18) Total Payroll Deductions:
($ 417,987.20)
Grand Total: $2,567,953.71

Cancellations: 103079, 103587
Documents:

Item 14 Report 11282023.pdf
Adjournment

I, Yodit Glaze, City Clerk, certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Meeting Agenda was posted on November 22, 2023, at 1:35 p.m., as required by law.

Yodit Glaze
City Clerk

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9 Cl'lYMANAGER!SUFFICE Item No. I
NOV 22 2D23
77;(o/t,vy Ciffl of South Gate

CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BT[LL
For the Regrilar Meeting of: November 28, 2023
Originating 'Department: Community Development
Meredith T. Elguira ChrisJe,fers
SUBJECT: AN APPEAL OF THE, PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF A

REQUEST TO ISSUE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AUTHROIZING THE

CONTINUED OPERATION OF A PARCEL DELIVERY SERVICE AT AN EXISTING 211,456 SQUARE-FOOT BUILDING, LOCATED AT 9350 RAYO AVENUE.

PURPOSE: A request by Amazon.com Services, LLC, applicant, requesting the City Council to hear testimony and consider an action to overturn the Plaru'iing Commission's decisions to deny a conditional use permit which worild allow the continued operation of a parcel delivery service facility at an existing 211,456 square-foot building, located at 9350 Rayo Avenue.

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: The City Council will consider:
a. Conduct a public hearing, pursuant to Sorith Gate Municipal Code Table 11.51-1 and Section 11.50.040 (B);
b. Consider accepting the determination that this matter is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act;
c. Consider adopting the findings as outlined in City Council Resolution No. (Attachment A); and
d. Consider accepting Staffs strong recommendation to overturn the Plaru'iing Commission's decision to deny Conditional Use Permit No. 857, and to adopt City Council Resolution No. , issuing that Permit.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
e. Staff strongly recommends that the City Corincil take the action and adopt the Resolution specified in paragraph "d" above. However, if the majority of the City Council chooses not to adopt that Resolution, then in order to establish a definitive record of the City Council's action on the matter, the City Council can express its decision to uphold the Planning Commission's decision to deny Conditional Use Permit No. 857 by adopting alternative City Council Resolution No. (Attachment B).

FISCAL IMPACT: None.
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PUBLICNOTIFICATION: Advertising and notification of the public hearing for the application was conducted in compliance with Chapter 11.50 of the South Gate Municipal Code.

Notice of the hearing was originally posted and priblished in the "Los Angeles Wave" newspaper and was mailed to surrounding properties on November 16, 2023.

ENVIRONMENTAL EVAI,UATION: This project is Categorically Exempt from Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under state regulations known as the "CEQA Guidelines" codified at Division 6 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. Class l Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines. Furthermore, exceptions to the applicability of a CE, as specified in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines, do not apply to the Project. Therefore, the proposed project is exempt from CEQA.

OVERVIEW: This matter has a unique history. Noimally, the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) authorizes new uses associated with a property. That is not the case here. The CUP requested here authorizes - but imposes conditions on - the continuation of existing uses which began in 2020. For a variety of reasons, a CUP should have been issued at that time before the uses began, however, this did not happen. Issuance of the CUP requested here will not increase traffic, noise, congestion, or other effects of the applicant's business, which has been operating at the subject location for almost four years. On the contrary, issuance of the CUP will allow the City to alleviate those impacts by imposing certain control measures on the business that would be identified through an independent traffic study. Furthermore, denial of the CUP will not necessarily result in the cessation of the current activities. It is for these reasons that staff believes issuance of the CUP is in the City's best interest and recommends that the City Council agree to issue the CUP.

BACKGROTn%TD: On October 17, 2023, the Plaru'iing Commission (PC) held a public hearing to consider the issuance of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 857 (the minutes of which are set forth at Attachment D) to allow the continued operation of aparcel delivery service facility at an existing 211,456 square-foot building, located at 9350 Rayo Avenue. Staff recommended that the Plaru'iing Commission approve PC Resolution No. 2023-12, thereby approving CUP No. 857, however, the Planning Commission did not approve PC Resolution No. 2023-12. The Applicant submitted an appeal of this decision on November 6, 2023 (Attachment E).

The Planning Commission heard presentations about CUP No. 857 from staff and applicant. Next, several indiyiduals provided public comment both in support and opposition to issuance of the CUP. Speakers commented as follows: two business owners on Rayo Avenue concerned about traffic conditions; the South Gate Chamber of Commerce and the landlord for 9350 Rayo Avenue in support of the project; two residents concemed about the addition of more trucks on the street; a resident stating that the Amazon operations are acceptable in the current scenario, but concerned if more trucks would be added; and a resident who commented on existing conditions on Rayo Avenue and the value of Amazon jobs to the City. Generally, the business owners and residents expressed various concerns regarding the subject matter of the continued operation of an existing parcel delivery service facility at 9350 Rayo Avenue. These concerns primarily included what they perceived to be impacts to certain roadways in the City, and potential traffic circulation impacts, 2 11
that could be caused by issuance of CUP No. 857. Additional Planning Commissioner concerns included impacts to existing businesses in the immediate Rayo Avenue area regarding possible increased traffic and circulation should the existing Amazon operations expand over time.

It is important to note that issuance of CUP No. 857 only authorizes the continuation of an existing use. There is no proposed expansion of use, or increase in traffic volume, associated with this project. This project will include substantial street repair to Rayo Avenue, pedestrian sidewalk improvements, a commitment to implement all identified improvements recommended by the traffic study and improvements required by the California Public Utilities Commission due to the proximity of the railroad crossing on Rayo Avenue to identify of few of the community benefits within the proposed CUP No. 857.

Following that meeting, staff advised the applicant to communicate with nearby stakeholders who expressed the above-mentioned concerns regarding traffic impacts in the immediate surrounding area and throrighout the City. To clarify the traffic impact concerns, the Public Works Department met with applicant's representatives, wherein a Scope of Work for a Traffic Impact Analysis was discussed and will be submitted to the Public Works Department for review and approval.

In addition to the required public notifications per the South Gate Municipal Code, staff also mailed additional public hearing notices to property owners and occupants located within 1000- feet of the approved off-site parking facility parcel (9208 Atlantic Avenue) and also to property owner and occupant areas from where concerns were expressed before the Plaru'iing Commission on October 17, 2023.

Summarli Information RegardinzApplicant and Project Site Applicant: PropertyAddress:

Amazon.com Services, LLC c/o James E. Pugh, Esq. 9300 Rayo Avenue (9350 Rayo Avemie) Sheppard Mullin South Gate, CA 90280
333 S. Hope Street, 43rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071 Assessor's Parcel Number: 6222-001-019 Property Owner:

East Firestone, LLC
5150 0verland Avenue c/o Kevin Cimino
Culver City, CA 90230
Existing Zoning: Heavy Manufacturing
(M3)
General Plan Designation: Gateway
District Subarea 3
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Land Uses, '3eneral Plan Desi5;5nations aqd Zonir5z Loq____ation Existing Land Use General Plan Designation Zoning District Subject
Site
Electronics manufacturing
(9300 Rayo Avenue -
noith structure)
Parcel delivery site facility
(9350 Rayo Avenue -
south structure)
Gateway District Subarea 3 Heavy Manufacturing (M3) North of
subject
site
Steel manufacturing
(Shultz Steel Company)
Gateway District Subarea 3 Heavy Manufacturing (M3) East of
subject
site
Los Angeles River;
I-710 Freeway
South of
subject
site
LA City Department of
Water &
Power/Metropolitan
Water District
Rayo Industrial District
Subarea l
Heavy Manufacturing (M3)
Storage/warehousing
(General Cold Storage;
KPAC Cold Storage)
Rayo Industrial District
Subarea l
Heavy Mamifacturing (M3)
West of
subject
site
Truck storage (Piazza
Trucking)
Gateway District Subarea 3 Heavy Manufacturing (M3) Steel Manufacturing
(Reliable Steel)
Gateway District Sribarea 3 Heavy Manufacturing (M3) Zoning: The subject parcel at 9300 and 9350 Rayo Avenue (APN No. 6222-001-019) is zoned Heavy Manufacturing (M3). Parcel delivery service facilities are permitted in the M3 zoning district with a conditional use permit (CUP). Applicant's parcel delivery service facility is located at 9350 Rayo Avenue, one of the two buildings on this legal parcel.

General Plan Land Use Designation: The General Plan identifies areas within the City as either Neighborhoods, Districts or Corridors. The project site is within the Gateway District Subarea 3.

Districts are areas of higher intensity development that emphasize specific types of activities or characteristics. For each District or Subarea, the General Plan identifies Place Types. Place Types define what type of land use is permitted on a specific parcel. General development parameters including Density/Intensity, Pedestrian and Public Transit Access are also described for each Place Type.

Within the Gateway District Subarea 3, Manufacturing/Distribution is identified as a Desired Place Type for the project site. The Manufacturing/Distribution Place Type provides for industrial or 5 14
manufacturing activities that may occur inside or outside of an enclosed building. Large-scale warehouse, distribution or logistics facilities are also allowed in this designation. The designation is characterized by a low employment density and a high volume of truck traffic. Due to the heavy truck traffic and other issues (sucli as noise and air pollution) tliat occur as a result of these uses, the City desires to limit new Manufacturing/Distribution uses to a few areas of the City including the South Gate Triangle, Gateway and Southwest Industrial districts.

The existing Parcel Delivery Setavice facility is considered a logistics/warehouse use which is a pernnitted general plan land use in the Manufacturing/Distribution Place Type. Therefore, the facility is consistent with the general plan land use map. (Attachment F - South Gate General Plan 2035 Districts Map)
Existing Land Use: The subject site at 9300 and9350 Rayo Avenue (APN No. 6222-001-019) is an itregular rectangular-sliaped parcel that is 521,849 square feet (11.98 acres) in size. The site is accessed from Rayo Avenue, via two driveways. The site is developed with two building structures. The north structure (9300 Rayo Avemie) is 79,552 sqriare feet in size and the south structure (9350 Rayo Avemie) is 211,456 square feet in size. The subject site was developed in 2000 and the north structure has been utilized as a manufacturing facility for sound electronics since 2012. The south structure is currently being utilized by Amazon.com Services, LLC (Amazon) as a parcel delivery service facility with a business start year of 2020.

Entitlement, Permit and Business License History: Building & Safety petmits were applied for in September 2019 for an interior tenant improvement for the 211,546 square feet of warehousing space at 9350 Rayo Avenue. These peimits included improvements for a 10,000 square-foot office area, a 2,858 square-foot training room, installation of mechanical equipment, high-speed overhead doors, high volume fans, a conveyor system and associated electrical work. A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy was issued to Amazon in September of 2020, in order to allow the occupant to occupy the building.
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Amazon was issued a City Business License in December 2020 for 9350 Rayo Avenue. This was issued on the presumption that Amazon's use could be characterized as a continuation of a prior warehouse use for which no special use pertnit was required. In actuality, Amazon is operating a "last mile" parcel delivery where packages are delivered to the end user customer, which is similar to UPS, FedEx or the Post Office.

In September of 2021, the City detennined, and Amazon agreed, tliat tlie operation of a parcel delivery service in the M3 zone required Amazon to seek a Conditional Use Permit, as defined by the Sorith Gate Municipal Code. Because Amazon was already operating its parcel delivery service facility at tlie 9350 Rayo Avenue site, the City allowed Amazon to continue to operate the facility rinder a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy pending Amazon's application for the required CUP for the 9350 Rayo Avenue site.

Off-Site Delivery Van Par7cing: Some of the conditions in proposed CUP No. 857 pertain to a related CUP. On June 16, 2020, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Pertnit No. 840 (Planning Commission Agenda Item Packet for CUP No. 840). CUP No. 840 allowed for the development of a 396-space off-site parking facility at 9208 Atlantic Avenue.

The approved parking lot will provide off-site overnight parking for the parcel delivery service facility vans which sei-vice the parcel delivery service facility located at 9350 Rayo Avenue.

Amazon employees who work at the parcel delivery service facility will park at that facility, not at the off-site parking facility. The parking lot site is leased to Amazon but not owned by it.

Approval or denial of CUP No. 857 will have no effect on the continuing validity of CUP No. 840.

The development of the off-site parking facility was initiated in July 2020, wherein the property owner obtained a Building & Safety permit for grading/paving at the 9208 Atlantic Avenue site.

This permit was extended pursuant to Building & Safety Division regulations and is currently an 7 16
active permit, which the propeity owner maintains the validity of CUP No. 840 by staiting the development of the parking lot.

In March of 2021, the number of parking spaces proposed and approved under C{JP No. 840 was reduced to 353 parking spaces by a former Interim Community Development, as a request of the propeity owner and applicant at 9208 Atlantic Avenue.

ANALYSIS:

Project Description and Operations.' The applicant's reqriest to obtain approval for a Conditional Use Pen'nit, in order to continue ongoing operations at a parcel delivery service facility at 9350 Rayo Avenue, was submitted to Planning staff in October of 2021. As noted above, Amazon has been able to operate the parcel deliveiy facility with the City's consent while CUP No. 857 is processed.

The subject site, APN No. 6222-001-019, contains two building structures (9300 and 9350 Rayo Avenue). The north structure (9300 Rayo Avenue) is not ritilized by the applicant. For the purposes of zoning compliance and operations, the northern portion of the subject parcel is not a part of this project/CUP No. 857.

Parcel Delivery Service Facility: The subject parcel delivery service facility provides merchandise deliveries on a daily basis. This deliveiy station serves as the last n"iile of the order fulfillment process for customers. Packages are transported to delivery stations via trailer trucks from neigliboring Amazon fulfillment and sortation centers and are sorted, picked and loaded into delivery vehicles. There are approximately 211ine haul trucks that deliver packages to the deliveiy station each day. The packages are soited, picked to the delivery routes, placed onto movable racks and staged for dispatch. Amazon employees sort the packages inside of the facility. The Amazon employees then load packages into deliveiy vans that leave the site for daily deliveries. 8 17
Amazon employees/contract drivers arrive and depart according to one of the shifts below:
1 st Shift
2nd Shift
3rd Shift
4th Shift
Delivery Van Drivers
Flex Drivers
7:50 p.m. to 2:50 a.m.
3:20 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
2 :00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
3:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
9:50 a.m. to 11:50 p.m.
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
50 Associates
101 Associates
5 Associates
26 Associates
259 Contract Van Drivers
(dispatched in fourteen, 20-minute
waves)
60 Contract Flex Drivers (arrive in
staggered intervals; loading and
departing site every 15 minutes)
Accordingly, the number of employees/contract persoi'u'iel at any given time in the facility is proportionate with the totals listed by shift above. The personnel access the site in two manners, depending on the type of function to be performed. Employees that work within the facility typically arrive at the facility by passenger vehicle and park onsite before walking into the facility.

Contracted delivery van drivers typically drive their personal vehicles to off-site overnight van parking lots, park tlieir personal vehicles there for the day, and then drive the delivery vans from that parking lot to the 9350 Rayo Avenue Parcel Delivery Service facility for loading, then depart on their delivery routes. Deliveiy van drivers do not walk from the offsite parking parcels to the Parcel Delivery Service facility. Flex drivers arrive and depait in their own passenger vehicles.

Off-site Staging Parcel: The parcel delivery service facility currently utilizes two adjacent parcels for temporary van parking, qrieuing and circulation into the facility. These parcels, shown in green below, are provided for Amazon's use by tlie Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. (Attachment G - Plan Set SheetAl.2)
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Off-site Parking Parcels: Delivery vans which utilize the 9350 Rayo Avenue facility are currently parked each night at one of three off-site parking parcels. Wben the off-site parking facility located at 9208 Atlantic Avemie ("Primary Off-site Parking Parcel") is completed, that site will be rised for overnight parking for the majority of vans serving the 9350 Rayo Avenue facility. The Applicant has a valid lease with the property owner of this parcel for continued rise, pursuant to CUP No. 840.

The Applicant also currently controls the parking parcel at 9309 Rayo Avenue, however, this site is for temporary van parking and will no longer be required after completion of t5e improvements for the Primary Off-site Parking Parcel at 9208 Atlantic Avenue. This site provides for approximately 130 parking spaces.
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On-site Parking and Parking Parcels Outside of South Gate: The applicant currently controls parking lot parcels in other cities that provide van parking capacity for the delivery station. The parking parcels are not within the City's jurisdiction and thus are not a part of this discretionary process. The parking sites and operational characteristics are listed below.

City of Downey at 7140 Firestone Boulevard: This site is for temporary van parking and will no longer be required after completion of the improvements for the Piimary Off-site Parking Parcel. This site contains approximately 85 parking spaces.

City of Lynwood at 11380 Wright Road: This site is for van parking and will only be used on an as needed basis a'[ter completion of the improvements for the Primary Off-site Parking Parcel. This site contains approximately 269 parking spaces.

Accordingly, there are approximately 484 parking spaces (269 Lynwood + 85 Downey + 130 South Gate at 9309 Rayo Ave) currently available for operation of the parcel delivery service facility. Upon completion of the Primary Off-site Parking Parcel, there will be approximately 622 parking spaces (South Gate Primary Off-site Parking Facility at 9208 Atlantic Ave 353 + Lynwood 269) available for operation of the parcel delivery service facility.

Once CUP No. 857 for the parcel delivery service facility is issued and the Applicant completes constniction activities for the Primary Off-site Parking Facility at 9208 Atlantic Avenue, pursuant to CUP Nos. 840 and 857, there will be a total of 353 off-site parking spaces for delivery van use and 232 spaces for Amazon Associate employee parking at the parcel delivery service facility. 11 20
Access and Circulation: Approximately 21 line haul trucks deliver packages to the parcel delivery service facility. These trucks access the site using the northem entrance from Rayo Avenue. These trucks typically originate from either the Los Angeles Inteinational Airport or San Bernardino areas.

The circulation route is shown on "Sheet A1.2" of Attachment G - Plan Set and identifies the basic travel routes whereby tlie deliveiy vans circulate from the off-site parking parcels, onto the project site, and then back onto public roadways. Delivery vans and line haul tnicks circulate further tlirorighout the City and adjacent cities.

Peak Season Employee and Parking Parcel Assumptions: The peak season demand for package deliveries varies year by year. The parcel delivery service facility has operated at the site in the existing configuration for the past few years, incLuding during peak seasons. The current operations have provided for an adeqriate number of employees and parking spaces to account for seasonal and peak demand variations.

Conditional Use Permit Findings.'

1. Approval of the CUP is consistent witli and will not adversely affect the intent and pru-pose of this title or the city's general plan.

The General Plan identifies areas within the City as either Neighborhoods, Districts or Corridors.

Districts are areas of higher intensity development that emphasize specific types of activities or characteristics. For each District, or Subarea within a District, the General Plan identifies Place Types. Place Types define what type of land use is permitted on a specific parcel. The subject site is within the Gateway Subarea 3 district. Within this Subarea, Manufacturing/Distribution is identified as a Desired Place Type. The Place Type was designed to provide for industrial and manufacturing activities, including warehouse, distribution, and logistic facilities. These uses are specifically designed to accommodate a high level of truck trips. The parcel delivery service facility is a conditionally permitted land use in the Manufacturing/Distribution Place Type.

Therefore, the proposed Project is consistent with the City's General Plan.

In addition, the project supports the following General Plan objectives:

Objective CD2.1, Policy l- New development and redevelopment will be encouraged to advance a unified and coherent pattern of development, maximize the use of land and fill gaps in the urban environment. The project is proposing a parcel delivery service facility in the Gateway - Subarea 3 district. Subarea 3 provides for manufacturing and distribution as desired uses and similar uses to the project exist in the surrounding area.

Objective CD 2.4, Policy 3 - The City should not greatly expand the amount of land for Manufacturing/Distribution uses. Existing manufacturing and distribution uses may remain in their current configurations and may expand their current operations. The project is located in the M3 Heavy Manufacturing zone and is not expanding the land on which these types of uses are permitted. Moreover, since the parcel delivery services that are the subject of CUP No. 857 have 12 21
been conducted on a continuous basis since 2020, granting the CUP will not constitute an "expansion" but merely a continuation of the existing land use.

Objective CD 6.1 - Create a series of distinct Districts through-out the City, each with its own character, identity and mix of uses. The Gateway - Subarea 3 district is defined by Policy 3 of this Objective as being focused on job producing uses. As noted, this includes 182 employees working in the facility to sort merchandise and 319 delivery van/flex drivers.

Objective CD 8.3 - Improve the visual quality of corridors and districts. The Project will result in upgraded onsite facilities and street frontages along Rayo Avenue. The Project will be designed and conditioned to enhance the Gateway - Subarea 3 district beyond its existing conditions.

2. The design and development of the land use and conditions of the CUP are compatible with the existing and future land rises of the applicable zone.

As conditioned, the parcel delivery service facility use has been developed and will continue to be operated to be compatible with the adjacent and surrorinding land uses. Located between Rayo Avenue and the Los Angeles River, the Project is designed to be compatible with the existing heavy manufacturing and distribution uses that are desired in the Gateway - Sribarea 3 district. In addition, the conditions of CUP No. 857 will be consistent with conditions imposed on other similar rises in the area and will benefit the project site frontages and surrounding area, including the offsite parking facility located at 9208 Atlantic Avemie. Improvements to the Site entrance on Rayo Avenue are anticipated to include modifications to the entry driveways, landscaping, and appropriate signage.

3. Approval of the CUP worild not result in detrimental impacts to adjacent properties or to the character or function of tlie neighborhood.

The CUP is for a parcel delivery service facility, which is a desired use within the Gateway - Subarea 3 district. The proposed use is similar to that of adjacent properties along all boundaries of the site, including manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution uses. Therefore, the proposed use is indicative of the character and function of the existing neighborhood.

Finally, employees at the facility sorting merchandise will park onsite, eliminating any detrimental impacts to the surrounding neighborhood. Similarly, the offsite parking lot located at 9208 Atlantic Avenue will provide adequate parking for the delivery vans and the van drivers' personal veliicles. 13 22
CONCLUSION: Based on the analysis provided above, it is staff's recommendation that the City Council overturn the Planning Commission's denial of Conditional Use Permit No. 857, subject to the recommended conditions of approval, as contained in City Council Resolution No. , and any other conditions the City Council may impose.

ATT ACHMENTS:

A:

B.

C:

D.

E.

F.

G.

Proposed City Council Resotution No. , overturning Plaru'iing Commission decision
Proposed City Corincil Resolution No. , upholding Planning Commission decision Planning Commission Agenda Item, dated October 17, 2023 Draft Planning Commission Minutes, dated October 17, 2023 Appeal Submittal, dated November 6, 2023
South Gate General Plan 2035 Districts Map
Plan Set SheetAl.2
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ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO.

CITY OF SOUTH GATE

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH GATE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 857 TO ALLOW FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF A PARCEL DELIVERY SERVICE FACILITY AT 9350 RAYO AVENUE (AMAZON) WHEREAS, on October 19, 2021, the Department of Community Development received an application from Amazon.com Services, LLC., for Conditional Use Permit No. 857 to allow the continued operation of a parcel delivery service facility at an existing 211,456 square-foot building, located at 9350 Rayo Avenue (the "Project"); WHEREAS, on October 17, 2023, the Plaru'iing Commission did not approve Conditional Use Permit No. 857;
WHEREAS, the applicant filed a timely appeal of that Planning Commission decision; WHEREAS, upon giving the required notice, the City Council did, on the 28th of November, 2023, conduct a duly advertised public hearing as required by law to consider the approval of said Conditional Use Permit. Notice of the hearing was originally posted and published in the "Los Angeles Wave" newspaper and was mailed to surrounding properties on November 16, 2023;
WHEREAS, studies and investigations were made and a staff report with recommendations was submitted;
WHEREAS, the City Council does hereby find and determine that this Project is Categorically Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under state regulations known as the "CEQA Guidelines" codified at Division 6 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.

Furthermore, exceptions to the applicability of a Categorical Exemption, as specified in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines, do not apply to the Project. Therefore, the proposed project is exempt from CEQA;
WHEREAS, the City Council made the following findings:

1. Approval of the CUP is consistent with and will not adversely affect the intent and purpose of this title or the City's General Plan.

The General Plan identifies areas within the City as either Neighborhoods, Districts or Corridors.

Districts are areas of higher intensity development that emphasize specific types of activities or characteristics. For each District, or Subarea within a District, the General Plan identifies Place Types. Place Types define what type of land use is permitted on a specific parcel. The subject site is within the Gateway Subarea 3 district. Within this Subarea, Manufacturing/Distribution is identified as a Desired Place Type. The Place Type was designed to provide for industrial and manufacturing activities, including warehouse, distribution, and logistic facilities. These uses are specifically designed to accommodate a high level of truck trips. The parcel delivery service 24 facility is a conditionally permitted land use in the Manufacturing/Distribution Place Type.

Therefore, the proposed Project is consistent with the City's General Plan.

In addition, the Project supports the following General Plan objectives:

Objective CD 2.1, Policy l- New development and redevelopment will be encouraged to advance a unified and coherent pattern of development, maximize the use of land and fill gaps in the urban environment. The Project is proposing a parcel delivery service facility in the Gateway - Sribarea 3 district. Sribarea 3 provides for manufacturing and distribution as desired rises and similar uses to the project exist in the surrounding area.

Objective CD 2.4, Policy 3 - The City should not greatly expand the amount of land for Manufacturing/Distribution uses. Existing manufacturing and distribution uses may remain in their current configurations and may expand their current operations. The Project is located in the M3 Heavy Manufacturing zone and is not expanding the land on which these types of uses are permitted. Moreover, since the parcel delivery services that are the subject of CUP No. 857 have been conducted on a continuous basis since 2020, granting the CUP win not constitute an expansion" but merely a continuation of the existing land use.

Objective CD 6.1- Create a series of distinct Districts throughout the City, each with its own character, identity and mix of uses. The Gateway - Subarea 3 district is defined by Policy 3 of this Objective as being focused on job producing uses. As noted, this includes 182 employees working in the facility to sort merchandise and 319 delivery van/flex drivers.

Objective CD 8.3 - Improve the visual quality of corridors and districts. The Project will result in upgraded onsite facilities and street frontages along Rayo Avenue. The Project will be designed and conditioned to enhance the Gateway - Subarea 3 district beyond its existing conditions.

2. The design and development of the land use and conditions of the CUP are compatible with the existing and future land uses of the applicable zone.

As conditioned, tlie parcel delivery service facility rise has been developed to be compatible with the adjacent and surrounding land uses. Located between Rayo Avenue and the Los Angeles River, the Project is designed to be compatible with the existing heavy manufacturing and distribution uses that are desired in the Gateway - Subarea 3 district. In addition, the conditions of CUP No. 857 will be consistent with conditions imposed on other similar uses in the area and will benefit the development of the Project site frontages and surrounding area, inchiding the offsite parking facility located at 9208 Atlantic Avenue. Improvements to the Site entrance on Rayo Avenue are anticipated to include modifications to the entry driveways, landscaping, and appropriate signage.

3. Approval of the CUP would not resrilt in detrimental impacts to adjacent properties or to the character or function of tlie neigliborhood.

The CUP is for a parcel delivery service facility, which is a desired use within the Gateway - Subarea 3 district. Employees at the facility sorting merchandise will park onsite, eliminating any detrimental impacts to the surrounding neighborhood. Similarly, the offsite parking lot located at 9208 Atlantic Avenue will provide adequate parking for the delivery vans and the van drivers' personal vehicles. Therefore, the used authorized by this CUP would not result in detrimental impacts to adjacent properties or to the character or the function of the neighborhood. 25 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH GATE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby declare that the recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. The City Council, pursuant to the facts, noted above, does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit No. 857, subject to the conditions of approval contained in Exhibit 1.

SECTION 3. The City Council does hereby declare that if any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or poition of this Resolution or its application thereof is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Resolution. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Resolution, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the Resolution would be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution which shall be effective upon its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 28'h day of November 2023.

CITY OF SOUTH GATE:

By:

Maria del Pilar Avalos, Mayor
ATTEST:

By:

Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
(SEAL)
:yP:P;; FORM @
Raul F. Salinas, City Attorney
26 EXHIBIT 1
RESOLUTION NO.

CUP NO. 857 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 857
9350 RAYO AVENUE
General Requirements:

1. Code Compliance
The permittee shall comply with all applicable codes, laws, rules and regulations including the Building and Safety, Public Works, and Zoning Codes of the City of South Gate and the Health and Fire Codes of the County of Los Angeles.

2. Existing Facility
The propeity located at 9350 Rayo Avenue ("Site") is developed and operates as a parcel delivery service facility.

3. Future Construction
Any future construction or additions to the Site shall be subject to the review and approval procedures as described in South Gate Municipal Code Chapter 11.51, other applicable provisions of the South Gate Municipal Code, or other applicable provisions of federal or state laws, regulations or judicial rulings.

4. Compliance with Conditions
All conditions are to be complied with during operation of the Parcel Delivery Service facility subject to this ResolutionNo. PC 2023-12 and Conditional Use Permit No. 857 (CUP No. 857).

5. Right of the City to Revoke or Modify the CUP
Upon prior notice as reqriired by South Gate Municipal Code ("SGMC") Section 11.50.020, following a hearing at which the Permittee is given an opportunity to be heard, if the application or any conditions of the CUP violate Title 11 of the South Gate Municipal Code or do not fulfill the intent of that Title, the Planning Commission shall, following a public hearing, be arithorized to take the following actions: the City shall have the right to revoke this conditional use permit (this "CUP" or "CUP 857"), to revoke and reissue this CUP with new or modified conditions, or to modify the conditions of this CUP as may be appropriate under the circumstances, all in accordance with SMC Section 11.52.040.F.

Furthermore, following such notice and hearing, the CUP, or any associated provisions, may be revoked or modified by the Planning Commission based on any of the following grounds, in accordance with SGMC Section 11.51.090:
a. The pernnit or approval was obtained by fraud.
b. The property is not being used for the prirpose which is the subject of the permit. c. The use for which the approval was granted has ceased or has been suspended for one (l) year or more.
d. The pertnit or conditions of the approval have been violated; exercised contraiy to the terms of approval; or in violation of any statute, ordinance, law or regulation. e. The use for which the approval was granted was exercised in a manner detrimental to the public health or safety, or, so as to constitute a public miisance. 18 27

6. Citations, Fines andAdministrative Remedies
Any violation of the code reqriirements and/or conditions of approval may be subject to the issuance of a citation, fine, or other administrative remedy pursuant to the provisions of SGMC Chapters 1.58, 1.59, and 11.56 and Government Code Section 53069.4.

7. Reimbursement
The City Planning Commission may impose, as a condition of contimiation, reinstatement or re-issuance of any pertnit, a requirement that the Permittee reimburse the City for all costs and expenses reasonably incurred in the investigating, identifying, and documenting of the violation and in processing information concerning the violation for presentation to the City Planning Commission, and upon appeal, to the City Council.

8. Permittee and Property (J)yvner Condition Acceptance Affidavit Within thirty (30) days of approval of CUP No. 857, the Permittee and Propeity Owner shall certify his/her acceptance of the conditions placed on the approval by signing a notarized Affidavit of Acceptance stating that he/she accepts and shall be bound by all of the conditions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, failure by either Permittee or Property Owner to appeal the issuance of this CUP within the ten (10) working day period specified by South Gate Municipal Code Section 11.50.040 shall be deemed to be acceptance by both the Permittee and the Property Owner, regardless of whether or not such Affidavit of Acceptance has been delivered to the City.

9. City Indemnification by Permittee
The Permittee shall defend, hold ham'iless and indemnify the City and its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers or employees to attack, set aside, void or annul any approval by the City concerning CUP No. 857 and pernnittee's operation of the Site thereunder. The City shall promptly notify the Permittee of any filed claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense of the action.

10. Property Maintenance
Pertnittee shall agree to maintain the Site and all related on-site improvements and landscaping thereon, including without limitation, buildings, parking areas, lighting, signs, and walls free of rubbish, debris and other hazards to persons using the same, and in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, ordinances and regulations of all Federal, State, County and local bodies and agencies having jurisdiction, at Permittee's sole cost and expense. Such maintenance and repair shall include, but not be limited, to the following: (i) sweeping and the removal of trash and debris as soon as possible but must be completed within at least 24 hours; (ii) the care of all shrubbery, plantings and other landscaping in a healthy condition and replacement of diseased or dead plant material with new material at an age similar to the material being replaced; (iii) maintenance of all irrigation systems in properly operating condition; (iv) the removal of graffiti within 24 horirs; and (v) the repair, replacement and restriping of asphalt or concrete paving using the same type of material originally installed, to the end that such paving at all times be kept in a level and smooth condition. Without limiting the foregoing, any determination by the City that the Site or improvements thereon are in a condition which renders them to be a "substandard building" or "substandard property" within the meanings of SGMC Chapter 9.48 shall be deemed a violation by pemiittee of this condition.
28 11. 9300 Rayo Avenue
This CUP grants certain rights relative to the use of the propeity commonly known by the street address of 9350 Rayo Avenue. That property is located on the same legal parcel (identified by the Los Angeles County Assessor as Assessor's Parcel Number 6222-001-019) as the propeity commonly known by the street address of 9300 Rayo Avenue. Nothing in this CUP is intended to, or shall, increase the limitations on parking, density, or other developmental limitations imposed on that legal parcel by the South Gate Municipal Code.

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Permittee shall limit its parking to the 232 parking stalls attributable to the 9350 building and will not use any other parking stalls on the property (which are to be reserved for the 9300 building), as per the business plan previously provided by Permittee to the City as shown in the diagram below.

Planning Conditions

12. Barbed Wire and Concertina Wire Prohibited. Use of barbed wire, concertina wire or other similar material on any walls or fences is prohibited in accordance with SGMC Section 11 .24.060.

13. Street Frontage Landscaping. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted prior to issuance of building permits for any improvements within the public right-of-way along Project's Rayo Avenue frontage, in accordance with SGMC Section 11.51.050.A(iv). The landscape plans shall include street trees and parkway design related to the offsite improvements. Plant materials and irrigation design shall comply with the Model Water Efficient Landscape 20 29
Ordinance referenced in SGMC Chapter 6.64 and Section 14.06.08.020. Trees within the landscape setback shall be a minimum of 36" box. The landscape plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the Public Works Director pursuant to SGMC Section 5.33.040.5(a).

This condition does not require a landscape plan to be submitted for the existing onsite landscaping, as no additional onsite improvements are proposed.

14. Lighting. Onsite lighting shall be installed to ensure the safety of the parking lot users and minimize light overspill onto adjacent propeities, as reqriired by SGMC Section

11.24.060.H.3. Prior to issuance of building permits for paving the site, the applicant shall have submitted and approved a lighting plan and photometric study. The lighting plan is subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director and Police Chief.

15. Signs. All new proposed signs shall require a Sign Pen'nit issued by the Plaruiing Division prior to installation, as required by SGMC Section 11.36.040.2.

16. License and Easement Agreements with DWP and MWD. Portions of the Site near its southern border are owned or controlled by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power ("DWP") and the Metropolitan Water District ("MWD"). If either DWP or MWD notifies Permittee that Permittee's continued such use is no longer authorized, or that the consent by which Permittee is using that portion of the Site is being revoked, or otherwise demands Permittee to cease using that portion of the Site, then Permittee shall (a) immediately forward a copy of that notice to the City, and (b) not later than the date on which DWP or MWD requires such rise to cease, reconfigure its on-site traffic circulation and parking in a manner acceptable to the City which (i) complies with City parking ordinances, (ii) ensures that Permittee's operation of the property does not utilize or impede the flow of traffic on Rayo Avenue, and, (iii) does not use any parking spaces allocable to the 9300 Rayo building's SGMC required parking (clearly identifying which spaces are to be used by the 9350 Rayo building); and (iv) does not use the DWP or MWD land.

Public Works Department Conditions
I 7. Incorporation of CUP Conditions Pertaining to Off-Site Parking at 9208 Atlantic. On June 16, 2020, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. 840 ("CUP 840") for the constniction of an off-site parking lot located at 9208 Atlantic Avenue. CUP 840 was issued to Interior Removal Specialists, Inc. (the owner of that parking lot location) with the intent that the parking lot would be utilized by the Permittee of this CUP 857 to meet operational requirements for the 9350 Rayo Avenue Site. The conditions contained in CUP 840 are hereby incorporated by reference into this CUP 857. As such, the City and Petamittee shall coordinate preparation of the CUP 840 traffic study to the satisfaction of the City's Traffic Engineer. The scope of work of the Traffic Study required under CUP 840 shall be expanded to incorporate what is necessary to consider traffic operations and circulation at the 9350 Rayo Avenue site in connection with its use of the off-site parking facility at 9208 Atlantic Avenue, to the satisfaction of the City Traffic Engineer. The Traffic Study shall include in the scope a review of queuing, idling, and staging on Rayo Avenue in connection with the operations of both properties, driveway analysis for hirning movements, restrictions, PUC requirements and requirements for video detection/closed circuit television cameras for traffic flow monitoring at the intersection of Rayo Ave and Firestone Blvd. Permittee shall be responsible for implementing any such improvements identified by such traffic study.

The City shall prepare the traffic study.
30 18. DocumentationofCompletedlmprovements. PriortotheissuanceofthisCUP,thePermittee constructed certain interior improvements and modifications to the building located on the Site. As soon as possible (and in no event later than 30 days) following the issuance of this CUP, the Permittee shall deliver to the City documents reasonably requested by the City peitaining to those completed improvements to allow the City to veri'fy that such construction met City and State requirements. If the City determines that any such improvements were made without necessary permits, Permittee shall apply for the necessary permits within thirty (30) days of the City's request.

Streets

19. Remove and reconstruct any and all damaged/or deficient existing public improvements within the parkway along 9350 Rayo Avemie frontage, including but not limited to, curb and gutter and sidewalks. Existing sidewalks with non-compliant ADA cross-slopes exceeding 2% shall be replaced.

20. Pedestrian traffic is prohibited by Amazon personnel between the facility at 9350 Rayo Avenue which is the subject of this CUP and the offsite parking facility at 9208 Atlantic Avenue which is the subject of CUP 840. Permitted shall post a sign at the 9350 Rayo Avenue facility advising its personnel of this prohibition. If this condition is violated, or if the corresponding Plaru'iing Condition No. 2 of CUP 840 is violated, so that Amazon's personnel are required or allowed to walk between the Rayo facility and the Atlantic parking lot, then withorit limiting the City's remedies for that default, City shall have the right to require Permittee to designate an ADA compliant path of travel to all proposed parking areas tliat are a pait of the project, on or off the propeity, and fund and construct all improvements necessary including but not limited paved pathways, sidewalks, crosswalks, traffic controls, signage, etc. Developer shall submit a concept proposal to the Public Works Department for consideration of approval. Approval is at the discretion of the Public Works Department.

21. Permittee shall deposit $15,000 for one of the three City's on-call consultants to prepare and design a pavement structural cross-section by a Registered Civil Engineer for Rayo Avenue from the southerly edge of the concrete road to the southern property line of 9350 Rayo Avenue. The cross section shall be submitted by the consultant for the City's review and approval. Permittee shall funy fund and implement the recommendations of the City's consultant (e.g., repaving, repairing, reconstructing, etc.) for the existing asphalt pavement, 'full width, from edge of gutter to edge of gutter with Asphalt Rubber Hot Mix (ARHM). Permittee shall pay all fees for the review and implementation of the pavement stiuctural cross-section.

Grading and Drainage

22. For improvements required by this CUP in the public right-of-way, comply with all Federal, State, and local agency requirements pertaining to the Clean Water Act, which establishes regulations, set forth in tlie Countywide National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)Permit. ComplywiththeCity'sStormWaterManagementOrdinance. Implement all NPDES requirements and Best Management Practices during and after construction.

Provide and obtain approval of a site-specific Erosion Control Plan.

23. For improvements required by this CUP in the public right-of-way, resubmit final Grading and Drainage plans which were the basis for the onsite improvements. Grading and drainage 31 plans shall be prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department and Building Division. Show all existing and proposed driveways, curb & gutter, sidewalks, curb ramps, street trees, tree wells, street liglits, street signs, power poles, fire hydrants, utility boxes, meters, curb drains, etc. on the plans. Resubmit a LID Plan and calculations required to address storm water discharge and NPDES requirements by City's Environmental Consultant, John Hunter and Associates (See attached requirements).

Grading plan will include geotechnical and geologist certification, stating that grading plan has been reviewed and found to be in confotamance with the recommendations as oritlined in the soils and geological report.

24. For improvements reqriired by this CUP in the public right-of-way, submit Geotechnical repoits, including but not limited to infiltration, percolation reports that were the basis for the construction of the LID report. Pertnittee shall pay all fees for the review and implementation of the Geotechnical report.

25. For improvements required by this CUP in the public right-of-way, provide a final detailed drainage study (prepared by a registered/licensed civil engineer) for review and approval which was the basis for the design and construction of the LID. The study was required to include existing and proposed hydrologic conditions as well as hydraulic calculations (per Los Angeles County format) for all drainage control devices and storm drain lines.

26. For improvements required by this CUP in the priblic right-of-way, dust control operations shall be performed by the Petamittee at the tin'ie, location and in the amount required and as often as necessary to prevent the excavation or fill work, demolition operation, or other activities from prodricing dust in amounts haimful to people or causing a nuisance to persons living nearby or occupying buildings in the vicinity of the work. The Pei'mittee is responsible for compliance with Fugitive Dust Regulations issued by the Air Quality Management District (AQMD).

Traffic
27, The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) imposes requirements for development projects in close proximity to the railroad corridors to alleviate potential traffic impacts to the railroad tracks. The CPUC is requiring that ingress/egress to the southerly driveway of the property be limited to right-turn in/right-turn out, which Permittee shall comply with unless and until those restrictions are so lifted by the CPUC in writing. The CPUC has further informed the City that Pertnittee is aware of that the Los Angeles Metro Transportation Authority (Metro) West Santa Ana Branch Project will place railroad crossing requirements on the project, for which the CPUC intends to instruct Metro to require road medians.

Pertnittee shall contact and submit the project to CPUC and Metro for review and shall be required to obtain any permits or approvals required by the CPUC as it relates to paving, road medians and/or other potential conflicts with ingress/egress to the 9350 Rayo and the off-site parking lot. Pertnittee shall advise tl'ie City Traffic Engineer of any requirements imposed related to traffic so as to consider them in the scope of work of the traffic study.

28. For improvements within the priblic right-of-way required by this CUP, clear unobstructed sight distance lines sliall meet AASHTO guidelines and shall be shown on the improvement plans at intersections and/or driveways.
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29. Upon completion of consti-uction of any improvements within the public right-of-way required by this CUP, Permittee sliall remove temporaiy construction markings (USA marking),
30, All public and private signage and markings for vehicular traffic rinder this CUP shall conform to the provisions of the California Mamial on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA- MUTCD).

Utilities
31, Remove any abandoned above ground utilities within the parkway area including but not limited to service pedestals, pull boxes, etc.
32, All proposed on-site sewer, water, and drainage facilities shall be private system(s) maintained by the propeity owner.
33 ATTACHMENT B
RESOLUTION NO.

CITY OF SOUTH GATE

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH

GATE, CALIFORNIA, DENYING ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL USE

PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF A PARCEL DELIVERY SERVICE FACILITY AT 9350 RAYO AVENUE (AMAZON)
WHEREAS, on October 19, 2021, the Department of Community Development received an application from Amazon.com Services, LLC ("Applicant") for Conditional Use Permit No. 857 (the "CUP") to allow tlie continued operation of a parcel delivery service facility at an existing 211,456 square-foot building, located at 9350 Rayo Avenue (the "Project"); WHEREAS, on October 17, 2023, the Planning Commission did not approve the CUP; WHEREAS, the Applicant filed a timely appeal of that Planning Commission decision; WHEREAS, upon giving the required notice, the City Council did, on the 28th of November, 2023, conduct a duly adveitised public hearing as required by law to consider the approval of the CUP. Notice of the hearing was originally posted and published in the "Los Angeles Wave" newspaper and was mailed to surrorinding properties on November 16, 2023; WHEREAS, a staff report recommending approval of the CUP was submitted to this City Council;
WHEREAS, the City Council does hereby find and determine that this Project is Categorically Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under state regulations known as the "CEQA Guidelines" codified at Division 6 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.

Furthermore, exceptions to the applicability of a Categorical Exemption, as specified in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines, do not apply to the Project. Therefore, the proposed project is exempt from CEQA;
WHERE AS, pursuant to Section 11.52.030 of the South Gate Municipal Code, before the CUP may be approved, the City's Planning Commission - or this City Council upon appeal - must make all of the following findings:

1. Approval of the CUP is consistent with and will not adversely affect the intent and purpose of this title or the City's General Plan.

2. The design and development of the land use and conditions of the CUP are compatible with the existing and future land uses of the applicable zone.

3. Approval of the CUP would not result in detrimental impacts to adjacent properties or to the character or function of the neighborliood.
34 WHEREAS, after hearing public testimony and consideration of the record this City Council is unable to make all of the foregoing findings required under the City's Municipal Code.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH GATE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby declare that the recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incoi-porated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. Based on the testimony received during the public hearing, the project does create a detrimental impact upon neighboring business, neighboring educational facilities and residential neighborhoods due to large volume of traffic from its operations which cannot be substantially mitigated.

SECTION 3. The City Council, pursuant to the facts noted above, does hereby disapprove and deny the issuance of the CUP.

SECTION 4. The City Council does hereby declare that if any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Resolution or its application thereof is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Resolution. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Resolution, arid each and every section, subsection, sentence, clarise, phrase, or portion thereof not declared invalid or rinconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the Resolution would be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution which shall be effective upon its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 28'h day of November 2023.

CITY OF SOUTH GATE:

By:

Maria del Pilar Avalos, Mayor
ATTEST:

By:

Yodit Glaze, City Clerk
(SEAL)
By:

APPROVED AS TO FO - (
Raul F. Salinas, City Attorney
35 ATT ACHMENT C
City of South Gate

PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENIDAIBfflT[,T[,
For tlie Regular Meeting of: October 1 7, 2023
Setxior Plam-ier: Co'tnmutiiffl DeveiopmeixtDirector:

SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 857 TO ALLOW FOR THE

CONTINUED OPERATION OF A PARCEL DELIVERY SERVICE FACILITY AT A 211,546 SQUAJIE-FOOT BTJILDING, LOCATED AT 9350 RAYO AVENUE.

PURPOSE: Arequesttoallowthecontinuedoperationofaparceldeliveryservicefacilityatan existing 21lj456 square-foot building, located at 9350 Rayo Avemie.

RECOfflNDED ACTION:

1. CONDUCT a p'i'iblic hearing, pursuant to Soutli Gate Municipal Code Table 11.51-1 and Section 11.50.040 (B);

2. ACCEPT tlie determination that this matter is exen'ipt from the California Enviroiimental Quality Act;
ADOPT the findings as oritlined in Resolution No. 2023-12 (Attachment A); and APPROVE Conditional Use Permit No. 857, subject to the recommended conditions of approval, as contained in Resolution No. 2023-12, and any other conditions the Planning Commissiori may innpose.

PUBLICNOT[FICATION: Advertising and notification of the priblic hearing for the application was conducted in compliance with Chapter 11.50 of the Sorith Gate Municipal Code, Notice of the liearing was originally posted and publislied in tl'ie "Los Angeles Wave" newspaper and was tnailed to surrounding propeities on October 5, 2023.

ENV[RONMENTAL EVALUATION: Tl'ffs project is Categorically Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under state regulations lcnown as the "CEQA Guidelines" codified at Division 6 of Title 14 of the Califomia Code of Regulations. Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the CBQA Guidelines. Futthen'nore, exceptions to tlie applicability of a CE, as specified in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines, do not apply to the Project. Tt'ierefore, the proposed project is exet'npt from CEQA. (Attact'unent B) BACKGROUND:

Applicant: PropertyAddress:

Amazon.com Services, LLC c/o James E. Pugh, Esq.9300 Rayo Avenue (9350 Rayo Avetue) Sheppard A/Iullin Soutli Gate, CA 90280
333 S. [-Iope Street, 43r(' Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071 Assessor"s Parcel Number: 6222-001-019 gu7 36
Property Owner:

East Firestone. LLC
5150 0verland Avenue c/o Kevin Ciiniiio
Culver City, CA 90230
Existing Zoning: Heavy Manufacturing
(M3)
General Plan Designation: Gatew-ay
District Subarea 3
Firestone Blvd
Tweedy 81vd
9350 Rayo Avenue
Vicinity Map
J?f;fl
Parcel Delivery Facility
A 37
The project site is located along Rayo Avenue, south of Firestone Boulevard and west of the Los Angeles River and tlie I-7 10 Freeway.

Land Uses, Genei'al Plan Designations ttnd Zoning
Existing Land Use General Plan Desienation Zoning District Subject
Site
Electronics manufacturing
(9300 Rayo Avenue -
noitli structure)
Parcel delivery site
facility (9350 Rayo
Avenue - south sti-ucture)
Gateway District Subarea 3 Heavy Mai'iufacturing (M_3,) Nortli of
subject
site
Steel manufacturing
(Sliultz Steel Company)
Gatewa)i District Subarea 3 Heavy Manufacturing (M3) East of
subject
site
Los Angeles River:

I-710 Freeway
Soutli of
subject
site
LA City Departn'ient of
Water &
Power/Metropolitan Water
District
Rayo Industrial District
Subarea l
Heavy Mai'iufacturing (M3)
Storage/wareliousing
(General Cold Storage;
KPAC Cold Storage)
Rayo Industrial District
Subarea l
Heavy Manufacturing (M3)
West of
subject
site
Truck storage (Piazza
Trucking)
Gateway District Subarea 3 Heavy Manufacturing (M3) Steel Manufacturing
(Reliable Steel)
Gateway District Subarea 3 Heavy Manufacturing (M3) Zoning: Tlie subject propeity at 9300 and 9350 Rayo Avenue (APN No. 6222-001-019) is zoned Heavy Manufacturing (M3). Parcel delivery service facilities are permitted in the M3 zoning district witli a conditional use permit (CUP).

General Plan Land Use De.s'ignation: Tlie General Plai'i identifies areas within tlie City as either Neigliborhoods. Districts or Corridors. The project site is within the Gateway District Subarea 3.

Districts are areas of hig)ier intensity developinent tliat en'iphasize specific types of activities or cliaracteristics. For eacli District or Subarea, the General Plan identifies Place Types. Place Types define what type of land use is permitted on a specific parcel. General developinent parameters 38 including Density/Intensity, Pedestrian and Public TransitAccess are also described for eacli Place Type.

Within the Gatevyay District Subarea 3, Manufacturing/Distribution is identified as a Desired Place Type for the prqject site. Tlie Manufacturing/Distribution Place lype provides for industrial or manufacturing activities tliat may occur inside or outside of an enclosed building. Large-scale warehouse. distribution or logistics facilities are also allowed in t)iis designation. Tlie designatioi'i is characterized by a low employment density and a liigli volume of truck traffic. Iue to the heavy truck traffic and other issues (such as noise and air pollution) that occur as a result of these uses, the City desires to limit new Manufacturing/Distribution uses to a few areas of the City including tlie South Gate Triangle, Gateway and Southwest Industrial districts.

The existing Parcel Delivery Service facility is considered a logistics/warehouse use which is a permitted general plan land use in the Manufacturing/Distribution Place Type. Therefore, tlie facility is coxisistent with the genera) plan land use map. (Attac)iinent C - South Gate General Plan 2035 Districts Map)
Existing La'ini US'(?: Tlie subject site at 9300 ai'id9350 Rayo Avenue (APN No. 6222-001-019) is an irregular rectangular-shaped parcel that is 521,849 square feet (11.98 acres) in size. The site is accessed from Rayo Avenue, via two driveways. The site is developed wit)i two building structures.

The north structure (9300 Radio Avenue) is 79,552 square feet in size and the south structure (9350 Rayo Avenue) is 211,456 square feet in size. The subject site was developed in 2000 and the noith structure has been utilized as a manufacturing facility for sound electronics since 2012. The soutli structure is currently being utilized by Amazon.com Services. LLC (Ai'i'iazon) as a parcel delivery service facility witl'i a business start year of 2020.

Entitlen'ieni, Permit (//7d Business License Histor3i.' Building & Safety perinits were applied for in September 2019 for an interior tenant improveinent for tlie 211,546 square feet of warehousing space at 9350 RayoAvenue. These permits included improvements for a 10.000 square-foot off-ice area, a 2,858 square-foot training room, installation of mechanical equipinent. liigli-speed overliead doors, l'iigli volcime fans, a conveyor system and associated electrical work. A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy was issued to Amazon in September of 2020, in order to begin parcel delivery services.
39 Amazon was issued a City Business License in December 2020 for 9350 Rayo Avenue. Tliis was issued on tlie presumption tliat Amazon's use could be cliaracterized as a continuation of a prior warehouse use for which no special use permit was required. This c'letermination by staff was based on tlie operation description provided by Amazon's consultant (AO Arcliitects). In actuality, An'iazon is operating a "last inile" parcel delivery where packages are delivered to tlie end riser customer. wliidi is similar to UPS, FedEx or the Post Off'ice.

In Septei'iiber of 2021, Amazon agreed tliat tlie previous detennination was in error and tliat tlieir operatioxi was a parcel delivery service which would require them to seek a Conditional Use Perinit, as defined by tlie Sout)'i Gate Mcinicipal Code. As mentioned above, tlie parcel delivery service use requires a CUP in tlie M3 zone throughout tlie City. Because Amazon was already operating its parcel delivery service facility at tlie 9350 Rayo Avenue facility, the City allowed Ainazon to continue to operate the facility under a Temporary Certit-icate of Occupancy. An understanding of tl'iis included that Amazon would apply for tlie required C UP for the 9350 Rayo Avenue site.

Off-Site Deliveiy Vt-in Ptirking.' On June 16, 2020, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. 840 (Attachment D - Planning Cominission Agenda Item Packet for CUP No. 840). CUP No. 840 allowed for tJie development of a 396-space off-site parking facility at 9208 Atlantic Avenue.

Tlie approved parking lot will provide off-site parking for the parcel delivery service facility vans which service the parcel delivery service facility located at 9350 Rayo Avei'iue. Amazon employees wlio work at the parcel delivery service facility will park at that facility, not at the off-site parking facility.

Tlie development of tlie off-site parking facility was initiated inJuly 2020, wlierein tlie property owner obtained a Building & Safety permit for grading/paving at the 9208 Atlantic Avenue site.

Tliis permit was extended pursuant to Building & Safety Division regulatioi'is and is currently an active permit, which the property owner maintains the validity of CUP No. 840 by starting tlie development of the parking lot.
40 In March of 2021, the numbei- of parking spaces proposed and approved under CUP No. 840 w-as reduced to 353 parking spaces by a fotmer Interin'i Community Development Director (Attachment E - C UP Modification Approval Letter), as a request of the property owner and applicant at 9208 Atlantic Avenue.
.=!USTALYSIS:

Project Description ttnd Operations: The applicantas request to obtain approval for a Conditional Use Permit, in order to continue ongoing operations at a parcel delivery service facility at 9350 Rayo Avenue was submitted to Planning staff in October of 2021. As noted above. Amazon has been able to operate tlie parcel delivery facility while CUP No. 857 is processed.

Tlie subject site. APN No. 6222-001-019, contaii'is hvo building structures (9300 and 9350 Rayo Avenue). The nortli structure (9300 Rayo Avenue) is not utilized by the applicant. For t]"ie purposes of zoning coi'npliance and operations, the noitheri'i portion of the subject parcel is not a part of this project/CUP No. 857.

Parcel Delivery Service Facility: Tlie subject parcel delivery service facility provides mercliandise c'leliveries on a daily basis. Tliis delivery station serves as t)ie last mile of the order fulfillment process for customers. Packages are transported to delivery stations via trailer trucks from neighboring Amazon fulfillment and soitation centers and are soited, picked and loaded into delivery veliicles. There are approximately 21 line liaul tnid<s tliat deliver packages to the delivery station eacli day. The packages are soited, picked to tlie delivery routes, placed onto movable racks and staged for dispatch. Amazon employees sort tlie packages inside of the facility. The An'iazon employees then load packages into delivery vans that leave tlie site for daily deliveries.

Ainazon employees/contract drivers arrive and depait according to one of the shiffs below:
1st Shift
2 nd Sl'iift
3 rd Shift
4 th Shirt
7:50 p.m. to 2:50 a.in.
3:20 a.m. to 11 :50 a.m.
2 :00 p.m. to 10:30 p.in.
3 :15 p.in. to 7:15 p.m.
50 Associates
101 Associates
5 Associates
26 Associates
Delivery Van Drivers 9:50 a.m. to 11 :50 p.in. 259 Contract Van Drivers . € 1
41 Flex Drivers 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(dispatched in fouiteen, 20-minute
waves)
60 Contract Flex Drivers (arrive in
staggered intervals; loading and
departing site every 15 minutes)
Accordingly. the number of employees/coiitract personnel at any given time in tlie facility is proportioi'iate with the totals listed by shift above. T]ie personnel access the site in two manners, depending on the type of function to be perforined. E.i'iiployees that work within the facility typically arrive by passenger vehicle and park onsite before walking into the facility. Contracted delivery van drivers typically arrive to the van parking parcels, park their passenger vehicle, aiid switch into the delivery van to leave the parking parcel, drive to t}ie Parcel Delivery Service facility For loading, then depart on tlieir delivery routes. Delivery van drivers do not walk from the offsite parking parcels to the Parcel Delivery Service facility. Flex drivers arrive and depart in their own passenger veliicles.

Off-site Slaging Parcel: The parcel delivery service facility currently utilizes two adjacent parcels for temporary van parking. queuing and circulation into tlie facility. These parcels are provided for Amazon's use by the Los Angeles Depaitment of Water and Power. (Attachment F - Plan Set,Sheet A1.2)
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Qff-site Parking Parcels: Tl'ie delivery site is currently supported by tl'iree off-site parking parcels.

In tlie final proposed condition, tlie delivery station would be primarily supported by an off-site parking facility located at 9208 Atlantic Avenue ("Primary Off-site Parking Parcel"). The €35
42 App)icant has a valid lease with the propeity owner of this parcel for continued use, pursuai'it to CUPNo. 840.

The Applicant also currently controls tlie parking parcel at 9309 Rayo Avenue, however, this site is for ten"iporary van parking and will no longer be required after completion of the improvements for tlie Primary Off-site Parking Parcel at 9208 Atlantic Avenue. This site provides for approximately 130 parking spaces.

On-site Parking ctnd Pcirking Parcels Outside qf South Gate: The applicant currently controls parking lot parcels in otlier cities that provide van parking capacity for tlie delivery station. Tl'ie parking parcels are not within tlie City's jurisdiction and tluis are not a pait of this discretionary process. The parking sites and operational cliaracteristics are listed below. a City of Downey at 7140 Firestone Borilevard: Tliis site is for ten"iporary van parl<ing and will no longer be required after completion of tlie improvements for tlie Primary Off-site Parking Parcel. This site contains approximately 85 parking spaces. a City of Lynwood at 11380 Wriglit Road: Tliis site is for van parking and will only be used on an as needed basis after completion of tlie improvements for the Primary Off-site Parking Parcel. This site contains approximately 269 parking spaces.

Accordingly, in the existing condition tliere are approximately 484 parking spaces (269 Lynwood + 85 Downey + 130 Soutli Gate at 9309 Rayo Ave) available for operatioi'i of tlie parcel delivery service facility.In tlie proposed condition tliere would be approximately 622 parking spaces (Soutli Gate Priinary Off-site Parking Facility at 9208 Atlantic Ave 353 + Lynwood 269) available for operation of tlie parcel delivery service facility.

Once tlie CUP for tlie parcel delivery service facility is entitled and the Applicant completes s4 43
construction activities for t)ie Primary Off-site Parking Facility at 9208 Atlantic Averuie, pursuant to CUP Nos. 840 and 857, there will be a total of 353 off-site parking spaces for delivery van use and 232 spaces for Amazon Associate employee parking at the parcel delivery service facility. -4ccess and C'ircidation.' Approxin'iately 21 line liaul trucks deliver packages to tlie parcel delivery service facility. These tnicks access tl'ie site using the northern entrance from Rayo Avenue. These tnicks typically originate from eitlier the Los Angeles International Airpoit or San Bernardino areas.

Tlie circulation route is shown on =Sheet A1.2" of Attachment F - Plan Set and identit-ies the basic travel routes wliereby the delivery vans circulate from the parking parcels, onto the site, and tlien back onto public roadways. Delivery vans and line haul trucks circulate further throug}iout the City and ad.jacent cities.

Peak Season Einplt;s'ee and Parking Parcel,4ssuin)itions: The peak season demand for package deliveries varies year by year. The parcel delivery service facility has olierated at the site in the existing condition for tlie past few years, including dhiring peak seasons. The current operations have provided for an adequate number of employees and parking spaces to account for seasonal and peak demand variations.

Conditirmal Use Pei"inil Findings.'

1. Approval of tl'ic CUP is consistent witli and will not adversely affect tlie intent and purpose of this title or the city's general plan.

Tlie General Plan identifies areas witliin tlie City as either Neighborhoods, Districts or Corridors.

Districts are areas of higl'ier intensity developinent tl'iat einphasize specific types of activities Or cliaracteristics. For eac)i District, or Subarea within a District, tlie General Plan identii-ies Place Types. Place Types define what type of land use is permitted on a specific parcel. Tlie subject site is within the Gateway Subarea 3 district. Witliin tliis Subarea, Manufacturing/Distribution is identified as a Desired Place Type. Tlie Place Type was designed to provide for industrial and manufacturing activities. including wareliouse, distribution, and logistic facilities. Tliese uses are specifically designed to accommodate a higli level of truck trips. Tlie parcel delivery service facility is a conditionally pern'iitted land use ii'i t)ie Maiuifacturing/Distribution Place Type.

Tlierefore, the proposed Project is consistent with the City's General Plan. ln addition, tlie pro.ject suppoits tlie following General Plan objectives:

Objective CD2,1, Policy 1- New development and redevelopment will be encouraged to advance a unified and coherent pattern of development, maximize the use of land and fill gaps in the urban environment. Tlie project is proposing a parcel delivery service Joacility in tl'ie Gateway - Subarea 3 district. Subarea 3 provides f"or n'ianufacturing and distribution as desired hiSes and siinilar uses to t)ie prqject exist in tlie surrounding area.

Objective CD 2.4, Policy 3 - The City sliould not greatly expand the amount of land for Manufacturing/Distribution uses. Existing manufacturing and distribution uses n'iay remain in tlieir current configurations and may expand tlieir cui-rent operations. The project is located in tlie M3 Heavy Mamifacturing zone and is not expanding the land on wliidi tliese types of uses are permitted.
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Objective CD 6.1 - Create a series of distinct Districts through-out the City, each with its own character, identity and mix of uses. The Gateway - Subarea 3 district is defined by Policy 3 of tliis Objective as being focused on job producing uses. As noted, tl'iis includes 182 emp)oyees working in the facility to sort i'nerchandise and 319 delivery van/flex drivers.

Ob,jective CD 8.3 - Improve the visual quality of corridors and districts. The Project will result in upgraded onsite facilities and street frontages along Rayo Avenue. Tlie Project will be designed and conditioned to enhance tlie Gateway - Subarea 3 district beyond its existing conditions.

2. Tlie design and development of tlie land use and conditions of the CUP are compatible wit]i tlie existii'ig and future land uses of the applicable zone.

As conditioned, tlie parcel delivery service facility use lias been developed and will coiitinue to be operated to be compatible with the ad.jacent and surrounding land uses. Located between Rayo Avenue and the Los Angeles River. tlie Prtject is designed to be compatible witli t)ie existing lieavy manufacturing and distriLiution uses that are desired in the Gateway - Subarea 3 c'listrict. in addition, tlie conditions of CUP No. 857 will be consistent with conditions imposed on otl'ier similar uses in tlie area and will Lienetit the project site frontages and surrounc'ling area, includii'ig the offsite parkii'ig facility located at 9208 Atlantic Avenue. Improvements to the Site entrance on Rayo Avenue are anticipated to include i'iiodifications to the entry driveways, landscaping, and apptaoprlaie Slgnaboe.

3. Approval of thc CUP would not result in detrimental impacts to adjacent properties or to tlie cliaracter or function of tlie neigliborhood.

Tlie CUP is for a parcel delivery service facility, whicli is a desired use witliin the Gateway - Scibarea 3 district. TJie proposed use is siinilar to tliat of adjacent properties along all boundaries of the site, including i'iianufacturing. warehouse, and distribution uses. Tl'ierefore, tlie proposed use is indicative of tlie character and function of the existing neigliborliood.

Finally, employees at the facility soiting merchandise will park onsite, eliminating asiy detrimental impacts to the surrounding neigliborhood. Similarly, tlie offsite parking lot located at 9208 Atlantic Avenue will lirovide adequate parking for the delivery vans and the van drivers' personal veliicles.

CONCLUSION: Based on tlie ai'ialysis provided above, it is staf'f"s recommendation that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 857, subject to tlie recoinmended conditions of approval, as contained in Resolution No. 2023-12, and any otlier conditions tlie Planning Commission may impose.

ATTACHMENTS: A:

B:

C:

D:

E.

F:

Planning Commission Rcsolution No. 2023- 12
CEQA Catcgorical Exemption
South Gate General Plan 2035 Districts Map
Plaiming Cominission Agei'ida Itein Packet For CUP No. 840
C lJP Modification Approval Letter
Plan Set
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ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION N0. 2023-12

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
(ITY OF SOUTH GATE, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERIVfiT N0. 857

TO ALLOW FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF A

PARCEL DELIVERY SERVICE FACILITY
AT 9350 RAYO AVENUE (AMAZON)
WHEREAS, on Octobcr 19, 2021, tbe Department of Comnumity Development received an application fron-'i Amazon Services, LLC for Conditional Use Permit No. 857 to allow the continued operation of a parcel delivei'y service facility at an existing 211,456 square-foot building, located at 9350 Rayo Avenue (tlie "Project"); and WHEREAS, Lll)Oil giving tl'ie required notice, the Planning Commission did, on thc 17tli of October, 2023, conduct a duly advertised public liearing as reqriired by law to consider tlie approval of said Conditional Use Pern'iit. Notice of tlie hearing was originally posted and published in the "Los Angeles Wave" newspaper and was mailed to surrounding properties on October 5, 2023; and
WHEREAS, studies and investigations were made and a staff report witli reconunendations was submittcd; and
WHEREAS, tlie Planning Commission does hereby fillCl and determine tliat this Project is Categorically Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) ruider state regulations known as the =CEQA Guidelines" codified at Division 6 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of tlie CEQA Guidelincs.

Fuitl'ierinore, exceptions to tl'ie applicability of a Categorica) Exemption, as specified in Section 15300.2 of tlie CEQA Guidelines, do not apply to tlie Project. Tl'ierefore, the proposed project is cxempt from CEQA.

WHEREAS, the City Plai'uiing Commission made the following findings:

1. Approval of tlic C{TP is consistent with and will not adversely affect the intent and purpose of tliis title or tl'ie City's General Plan.

The General Plan identifies areas within tl'ie City as eitlier Neighborlioods, Districts or Corridors.

Districts are areas of liigher intensity development tliat empliasize spccif-ic types of activities or characteristics. For each District, or Subarea witliin a District, tlie General Plan identifies Place Types. Place Types define wliat type of land use is permitted on a specific parcel. Tlie subject site is within the Gateway Subarea 3 district. Witliin this Sribarea, Manufacturing/Distribution is identified as a Desired Place Type. Tlie Placc Type was designed to provide for industrial and manufacturing activities, including wareliorise, distribution, and logistic facilitics. Thcse uses are specifically designed to accommodate a liigli level of tnick trips. The parcel delivery service facility is a conditionally permitted land use in t)ie Manufacturing/Distribution Place Type, Tliereforc, the proposed Project is consistent witli tlic City's Gei'ieral Plan.

In addition, the Project supports tlie following General Plan objectives:
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Objective CD2.1, Policy 1- New development and redevelopment will be encouraged to advance a unified and coherent pattern of development, maximize the use or land and fill gaps in the urban environment. Tlie Project is proposing a parccl dclivery service facility in tl'ie Gateway - Subarea 3 district. Subarea 3 provides for manufacturing and distribution as desired uses and similar uses to the project exist in tlie surrounding area.

Objective CD 2.4, Policy 3 - The City should not greatly expand the amount of land for Manufacturing/Distribution uses. Existing manufacturing and distribution uses may remain in their current configurations and may expand their current operations. Tlie Project is located in tlie M3 Heavy Manufacturing zone and is not expanding tlie land on wliicli tl"iese types of uses are pen'nitted.

Objective CD 6.1- Create a series of distinct Districts throughout the City, each with its own character, identity and mix of uses. Tlie Gateway - Stbarea 3 district is defined by Policy 3 of this Objective as being focused on job producing rises. As noted, this includes 182 employees working in t]ie facility to sort mercliandise and 319 delivery van/flex drivers.

Objective CD 8.3 - Improve the visual quality of corridors and districts. The Project will result in upgraded onsite facilities and street frontages along Rayo Avenue. Tlie Project will be designed and conditioned to enhance tlie Gateway - Subarea 3 district beyond its existing conditions.

2. The design and development of tl'ie land use and conditions of the CUP are compatible witli tlie existing and future land uses of tl'ie applicable zone.

As conditioned, tlie parcel delivery service facility use lias been developed to be compatible witli t)ie adjacent and surrorinding land uses. Located between Rayo Avenue and tlie Los Angeles River, the Project is designed to be compatible witli tlie existing )ieavy manufacturing and distribution uses tliat are desired in tlie Gateway - Subarea 3 district. In addition, tlic conditions of CUP No. 857 will be consistent witli conditions imposed on otlier sin'iilar uses in tlie area and will benefit the development of tlie Project site frontages and surrounding area, including the offsite parking facility located at 9208 Atlantic Avenue. hnprovements to tlie Site entrance on Rayo Avenue are anticipated to includc modifications to tlie entry driveways, landscaping, and appropriate signage.

3. Approval of tl'ie CUP would not rcsult in detrimental ii'npacts to adjacent properties or to tlie charactcr or function of tlie neighborhood.

The CUP is for a parcel delivery service facility, wliicli is a desired use witliin tl"ie Gateway - Subarea 3 district. Employees at tlie facility sorting mercliandise will park onsite, eliminating any detrimental impacts to the surrounding neighborliood. Similarly, the offsite parking lot located at 9208 Atlantic Avenue will provide adequate parking for tlie delivery vai'is and the van drivers' personal vehicles. Tlierefore, tlie used autliorized by tliis CUP would not result in detrimental impacts to adjacent properties or to tlie cliaracter or tlie function of tlie neigliborhood. ,36 47
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, tliat tlie Planning Commission of tlie City of South Gate, pursuant to the facts noted abovc, does hereby Conditional Use Permit No. 857, subject to the conditions of approval contained in Exhibit 1. Tliis recommendation was adopted by the following vote at tlie October 17, 2023 Planning Commission meeting.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED and ADOPTED tliis l 7'h day of October 2023.

Meredit]'i T. Elgriira
Secretary
City Planning Cominission
APPROVED:

Josc Delgado
Chairperson
City Planning Cominission
48 EXHIBIT l
RESOLUTION N0. 2023-12
CUP N0. 857 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 857
9350 RAYO AVENUE
General Requirements:
]. Code C'oinplicmce
Tlie pennittee sliall coi"iiply with all applicable codes, laws, i-ules and regulations including the Building and Safety, Public Works, and Zoning Codes of the City of Soutl'i Gate and tlie Health and Fire Codes of thc Corinty of Los Angeles.

2. Existing Facility
Tlie property located at 9350 Rayo Avemie ('Site") is devcloped and operating as a parcel delivery service facility.

3. Future C'onslr'trclion
Any future construction or additions to the Site sl'iall be subject to tlie review and approval procedures as described in South Gate Municipal Code Cliapter 11.51, other applicablc provisions of the Soritli Gate Municipal Code, or otlier applicable provisions of federal or state laws, regulations or judicial rulings.

4. C'omplicuqce svith C'onditions
All conditions are to be complied witli during operation of the Parcel Delivery Service facility subject to this Resolution No. PC 2023-12 and Conditional Use Permit No. 85 7 (CUP No. 857).

5. Right oj'the C'il.v /o Revoke or i'Jodifii the C'UP UPOn prior notice as required by South Gate Municipal Code ("SGMC") Section 11.50.020, following a liearing at wliicli tlie Pennittee is given an opportunity to be hcard, if tlie application or any conditions of tl'ie CUP violate Title 11 of tlie Soutli Gate Municipal Code or do not fulfill tlie intent of tliat Title, the Planning Cominission shall, following a phiblic liearing, be autliorized to take the following actions: tlie City shall )iave tlie riglit to revoke this conditional use permit (tliis "CUP" or "CUP 857"), to revoke and reissue tliis CUP witli new or n'iodified conditions, or to modify the conditions of tliis CUP as may be appropriate rmder the circumstances, all in accordance with SMC Section 11.52.040.F.

Furthei'inorc, following sucli notice and liearing, the CUP or any associated provisions may be rcvoked or modified by tlie Planning Commission based on any of tlie following grounds, in accordance witli SGMC Section ]1.51.090:
a. Tlie permit or approval was obtained by frarid.
b. The property is not being used for tlie purpose which is the subject of the pet-init. c. Tlie rise for wliicli tlie approval was granted has ceased or ]ias been suspended for oi"ie (l) year or more.
d. Tlic pcrmit or conditions of tlie approval have been violatcd; cxcrcised contrary to tlic terms of approval; or in violation of any statute, ordinance, law or regulation. e. The use for wliicli t)ie approval was granted was exercised in a manner detrimental to tlie priblic liealtli or safety, or so as to constitute a priblic nuisance. 49 6. Cifcilions, Fines andAdininistrative Remedies
Any violation of the code requirements and/or conditions of approval may be subject to the issuance of a citation, fine, or otber administrative remedy prirsuant to the provisions of SGMC Cliapters 1.58, 1.59, and 11.56 and Goverrunent Code Section 53069.4.

7. Reimliurseinenl
The City Planning Commission may impose, as a condition of continuation, reinstatement or re-issuance of any pei'init, a requirement tliat t]ie Permittee reimburse tlie City for all costs and expenses reasonably incurred in tl'ie investigating, identifying, and documenting tlie violation and in processing information concerning tlie violation for presentation to tlie City Planning Commission, and upon appeal, to tlie City Corincil.

8. Permiltee cmd Proper3' (Avner Condition Acceptcmce Afl'idavit Witliin tliiny (30) days of approval of CUP No. 857, tlie Permittee and Property Owner shall certify liis/lier acceptance of tlie conditions placed on the approval by signing a notarized Affidavit of Acceptance stating tl'iat he/slie accepts and sliall be bound by all of the conditions. Notwitlistanding tlie foregoing, failure by eitlier Permittee or Propeny Owner to appeal the issuance of tliis CUP witliin the ten (10) working day period specified by South Gate Muiiicipal Code Section 11.50.040 sliall be deemed to be acceptance by both the Permittee and the Property Owner, regardless of wlietlier or not SLICII Affidavit of Acceptance has been delivcrcd to the City.

9. C'it)i Indenmific'cilion by Permiitee
Tlie Permittee sliall defend, liold liai'ii'iless and inden"inify tlie City and its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers or employees to attack, set aside, void or ai'uiul any approval by tlic City concerning CUP No. 857 and permittee's operation of the Site thereunder. The City shall promptly notify the Pertnittee of any filed claim, action or proceeding and sliall cooperate fully in the defense of tl"ie action.

10. Property i'vfainlencmce
Pet'+nittee shall agree to maintain tlie Site and all related on-site improveinents and landscaping thereon, including witliout limitation, buildings, parking areas, ligliting, signs, and walls free of rubbish, debris and otlier liazards to persons using tlie same, and in accordance with all applicaMe laws, rules, ordinances and regulations of all Federal, State, County and local bodies and agencies having jurisdiction, at Permittee's sole cost ai'id expense. Sucli maintenance and repair sliall include, but i"iot be limited to tlie following: (i) sweeping and tlie removal of trasli and debris as soon as possible but must be completed within at )east 24 )iours; (ii) the care of all shi'ubbery, plantings and otlier landscaping in a liealthy condition and replacement of diseased or dead plant inaterial witli new material at an age sin'iilar to the material being replaced; (iii) maintenance of all irrigation systems in propcrly operating condition; (iv) tlic removal of graffiti witliin 24 liorirs; and (v) the repair, replaccn"ient and restriping of asplialt or concrete paving rising tlie same type of material originally installed, to the end that SLICII paving at all times be kept in a level and smooth condition. Witliohit limiting the foregoing, any detcrn'iination by the City tliat tlie Site or iinprovements thereon are in a condition wliicli renders tl'iein to be a "substandard building" or "substandard property" within the ineanings of SGMC Chapter 9.48 sliall be deeined a violation by permittee of tliis condition.
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Tliis CUP grants ceitain riglits relative to the rise of the property conbnonly lGlOwll by tl'ie street address of 9350 Rayo Avenue. That property is located on tl'ie same legal parcel (identified by the Los Angeles County Assessor as Assessoras Parcel Number 6222-001-019) as tl"ie property coininonly laiown by tlie street address of 9300 Rayo Avenue. Nothing in tliis CUP is intended to, or shall, increase tlie limitations on parking, density, or other developn'iental limitations imposed on that legal parcel by tlie Soutli Gate Municipal Code.

Witliout limiting the generality of tl'ie foregoing, Pei'i'nittee sliall limit its parking to tlie 232 parking stalls attributable to tl'ie 9350 building and will not use any otlier parking stalls on tlie property (wliicli are to be reserved for the 9300 building), as per tlie business plan previously provided by Permittee to tlie City as SllOwll in tl'ie diagram below. <-," - l
Planning Conditions

12. Bcirbed TiVire and C'oncertina Wire Prohibited. Use of barbed wire, concertina wire or other similar material 011 any walls or fences is proliibited in accordance witli SGMC Section

11.24.060.

13. Street Froyimge Landscaping. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted prior to issuance of building permits for any improvements witliin the public riglit-of-way along Project's Rayo Avenue frontage, in accordance witli SGMC Section l 1.51.050.A(iv). Tlie landscape plans sl'iall include street trees and parkway design related to the offsite improvements. Plant materials and irrigation design sliall comply with tlie Model Water Efficient Landscape 4-2.
51 Ordinance refcrenced in SGMC Chapter 6.64 and Section 14.06.08.020. Trees witliin tlie landscape setback sliall be a miniinum of 36" box. Tlie landscape plan sliall be subject to the review and approval of tlic Public Works Director pursuaxit to SGMC Section 5.33.040.5(a).

Tliis condition does not require a landscape plan to be submitted for tlie existing onsite landscaping, as no additional onsite improvements are proposed.

14. Lighting. Onsite ligliting sliall be installed to ensure t}ie safety of tlie parking lot users and minimize liglit overspill onto adjacent properties, as reqriired by SGMC Section

11.24.060.H.3. Prior to issuance of building permits for paving the site, tlie applicant sliall liave submitted and approved a ligliting plan and photon"ietric sffidy. Tlie ligliting plan subject to tlie review and approval of the Comn'iunity Development Director and Police C}iief.

15.,Signs. All new proposed signs sliall reqriire a Sign Permit issued by tlie Planning Division prior to installation, as reqriired by SGMC Section 11.36.040.2.

16. Licen.s'e cmd Easeinem Agreeinents yvith DWP and i'vfTil'D. Poitions of t]ie Site near its soutliern border are owned or controlled by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (=DWP") and the Metropolitan Water District ("MWD"). If either DWP oi- MWD notifies Permittee tliat Permittee's continued such use is no longer autliorized, or that the consent by wliidi Permittee is rising tliat portion of tlie Site is being revoked, or otlierwise demands Permittee to cease using that portion of tt'ie Site, t)ien Permittee sliall (a) immediately forward a copy of tliat notice to tlie City, and (b) not later tlian tl'ie date on wliidi DWP or MWD requircs sucli rise to cease, reconfigure its oi'i-site traffic circulation and parking in a manner acceptable to tlie City wl'iicli (i) complies witli City parking ordinances, (ii) ensures that Permittee's operation of tlie property does not utilize or impede the flow of traffic on Rayo Avenue, and, (iii) does not use any parking spaces allocable to tlie 9300 Rayo building's SGMC requircd parking (clcarly identifying whicli spaces are to be used by tlie 9350 Rayo building); and (iv) does not use tlie DWP or MWD land.

Public Works Department Conditions
l 7. Incoiyiorcdion oj'C'UP Conditions Perlctining to Qff-Site Pcrrking (// 9208 Atlantic. On June ]6, 2020, t]ie Planning Cominission approved Conditional Use PerinitNo. 840 ("CUP 840") for tlie construction of an off-site parking lot located at 9208 Atlantic Avenue. CUP 840 was issued to Interior Rcmoval Spccialists, Inc. (tlie owner of tliat parking lot location) witli tlic intent that t]ie parking lot would be utilized by tlie Permittee of tliis CUP 857 to meet operational requirements for tlie 9350 Rayo Avenue Site. The conditions contained in CUP 840 are hereby incorporated by reference into tl'iis CUP 857. As sucli, tlie City and Permittec shall coordinate preparation of t)ie C{JP 840 traft-ic study to the satisFactioi'i of the City's Traffic Engineer. Tlie scope of work of tlie Traffic Study required under CUP 840 sliaH be expanded to incorporate wliat is necessary to consider traffic operations and circulation at the 9350 Rayo Avenue site in coi'u'iection with its use of tlie off-site parking facility at 9208 Atlantic Avenue, to tlie satisfaction of tlie City Traffic Enginecr. Tl'ie Traffic Study sliall include in t)ie scope a review of queuing, idling, and staging on Rayo Avenue in connection witli the operations of both properties, driveway analysis for turiiing movements, restrictions, PUC requircmcnts and rcquircmcnts for video dctcction/closed circuit tclevision camcras for traffic flow monitoring at tlie intersection of Rayo Ave and Firestone Blvd. Permittee shall be responsible for implementing any SLICII improvements identified by such traffic study.

Tlie City sliall prepare tlie traffic study.
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52 18. Docuinenlctlion qf C'ompleiedlinprovemenls. Prior to the issuance of tliis CUP, tlie Permittee constructed ceitain interior improvements and modifications to tl'ie building located on tlie Site. As soon as possiblc (and in no event later tlian 30 days) following tlie issuance of tliis CUP, tlie Permittee shall deliver to tlie City documents reasonably requested by tlie City pertaining to tliose completed improvements to allow tlie City to verify tliat sudi construction met City and State requirements. If tlic City deterinines tliat any sucli improvements were i'nade without necessary peri'nits, Pen'i-iittee shall apply for tl'ie necessary permits witliin tliirty (30) days of tlie Citir's reqciest.

Streets

19. Remove and reconstruct any ai'id all damaged/or deficient existing public improvements within tlie parkway along 9350 Rayo Avenue frontage, including but not limited to, curb and gutter and sidewalks. Existing sidewalks witli non-compliant ADA cross-slopcs exceeding 2o..4 sliall be replaced.

20. Pedestrian traffic is proliibited by Amazon personnel between tlie facility at 9350 Rayo Avenue wliich is tlie subject of tliis CUP and the offsite parking facility at 9208 Atlantic Avenue whicli is tlic subject of CUP 840. Pennitted shall post a sign at tlie 9350 Rayo Avenue facility advising its personnel of tliis prohibition. If tliis condition is violated, or if tlie corresponding Planning Condition No. 2 of CUP 840 is violated. so tliat Amazon's persoi'incl are rcquircd or allowed to walk bctween tlie Rayo facility and the Atlantic parking lot, then without liiniting the Cityas reinedies for tliat default, City sliall have the riglit to require Permittee to designate an ADA compliant path of travel to all proposed parking areas tliat are a part of tlie project, on or off tlie propcrty, and fund and construct all improveinents necessary including but not limited paved patl'iways, sidewalks, crosswalks, traffic controls, signage, etc. Developer sliall submit a concept proposal to the Public Works Department for consideration of approval. Approval is at tlie discretion of tlie %blic WOI'kS Department.

21. Permittee sliall deposit $15,000 for one of tlie three City's on-call consultants to prepare and design a pavement structural cross-section by a Registered Civil Engineer for Rayo Avenue from tlie southerly edge of tlie concrete road to the southem property line of 9350 Rayo Avenue. Tlie cross section sliall be submitted liy the consultant for tlie Cityas review and approval. Permittee shall fully fiind and implement tlie recoinmendations of tlie City's consultant (e.g. repaving, repairing, reconstructing, etc.) for tl'ie existing asplialt paven"ient, full widtli, from edge of gutter to edge of gutter with Asplialt Rubber Hot Mix (ARHM), Pennittee sliall pay all fees for tlie review and implementation of tlie paveinent structural cross-section.

Grading and Drainage
-y-'). For improvcinents required by tliis CUP in the priblic riglit-of-way, con'iply witli all Fcderal, State, and local agency requiren"ients pertaining to the Clean Water Act, wl"iich establislies regulations, set fortli in tlie Countywide National Pollritant Discliarge Elimination System (NPDES) Perinit. Con'iply with the Cityas Storm Water Management Ordinance. Ii'iiplement all NPDES requirements and Best Management Practices during and after construction.

Provide and obtain approval of a site-specit-ic Erosion Control Plan. 53 23. For improvements required by tliis CUP in tlie public riglit-of-way, resubmit final Grading and Drainage plans wliicli were tlie basis for tlie onsite improvements. Grading and drainage plans sliall be prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer to the satisfaction of tlie Public Works Department and Building Division. Sl]Ow all existing and proposed driveways, curb & gutter, sidewalks, curb ramps, street trees, tree wells, street liglits, street signs, power poles, fire liydrants, utility boxes, meters, curb drains, etc. on tlie plans. Resubtnit a LID P)an and calculations required to address storm water discliarge and NPDES requirements by City's Environmental Consultant, John I-hinter and Associates (See attaclied requirements).

Grading plan will include geotecl'inical and geologist certification, stating tliat grading plan l'ias been reviewed and found to be in confonnance with tlie recommendations as oritlined in tlie soils and geological report.

24. For improvements required by tliis CUP in tlie public right-of-way, submit Geoteclinical reports, including but not limited to infiltration, percolation reports that were the basis for the construction of the LID report. Permittee sliall pay all fees for tlie review and in"iplementation of the Geotecl'uiical report.

25. For improvements reqriired by tliis CUP in tlie public riglit-of-way, provide a final detailed drainage study (prepared by a registered/licensed civil engineer) for review and approval wliicli was the basis for tlie design and construction of tlie LID. Tlie study was rcquired to include existing and proposed ]iydrologic conditions as well as liydraulic calculations (per Los Angeles County fomqat) for all drainage control devices and storm drain lines.

26. For improvements reqciired by this CUP in tlie public riglit-of-way, dust control operations sliall be performed by tl'ie Permittec at tl'ie time, location and in tlie amount required and as often as necessary to prcvent tlie excavation or fill work, demolition operation, or other activities from producing dust in an-'iounts liarmful to people or causing a nuisance to persons living nearby or occupying buildings in tlie vicinity of tlie work. Tlie Permittee is responsible for compliance witli Fugitive Dust Regulations issued by tlie Air Quality Management District (AQMD).

Traffic

27. Tlie California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) imposes requirements for development projccts in c)osc proximity to the railroad corridors to alleviate potential traffic impacts to tlie railroad tracks. Tlie CPUC is rcquiring tliat ingress/egress to the soutl'ierly driveway of tlie property be limited to riglit-turn in/riglit-turn out, whicli Pei-mittee shall comply witli rinless and until tliose restrictions are so lifted by tlie CPUC in writing. Tlie CPUC has fuitlier infoi'incd the City that Permittcc is awarc of tliat tlie Los Angcles Metro Transportation Autliority (Metro) West Santa Ana Brancli Project will place railroad crossing requiremcnts on the project, for wliicli the CPUC intends to instruct Metro to reqriire road medians.

Permittee sl"iall contact and submit tlie project to CPUC and Metro for review and shall be required to obtain any pcrmits or approvals required by tlic CPUC as it relates to paving, road n'icdians and/or otlier potential conflicts witli ingress/egress to tlie 9350 Rayo and tlie off-site parking lot. Permittee shall advise tlie City Traffic Engineer of any requirements imposed related to traffic so as to consider tliem in tlie scope of work of t)ie traffic study.

28. For improveinents witliin tl'ic public riglit-of-way reqriircd by tliis CUP, clear cinobstructed siglit distancc lines sliall meet AASHTO guidelincs and sliall be sliown on tlie improvement plans at intersections and/or driveways.
54 29. Upon completion of construction of any improvements within tlie public riglit-of-way required by this CUP, Pennittee shall remove temporary construction markii'igs (USA marking).

30. All public and private signage and markings for veliicular traffic under this CUP shall conforin to tlie provisions ofthe California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA- MUTCD).

Utilities

37. Remove any abandoned above grohmd utilities witliin tlic parkway area including but not lin'iiied service pedestals, pull boxes, etc.

32. All proposcd on-site sewer, water, and drainage facilities sliall be private system(s) n'iaintaincd by tlie property owner.
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9350 Rayo Avenue Project
CEQA Class 1 Categorical Exemption Report
Community Development Department - Planning
City of South Gate
8650 California Avenue
South Gate, CA 90280
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Table of Contents

1.0 INTRODUCTION. .1

2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION .1

2.1 Project Location .1

2.2 Existing Setting. .1

2.3 Project Characteristics .2

3.0 CLASS 1 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION SUPPORTING ANALYSIS. .6

4.0 EXCEPTIONS TO CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS ANALYSIS 7

5.0 CONCLUSION .9

6.0 REFERENCES. .10
List of Figures
Figure 1 Regional Vicinity. .4
Figure 2 Project Location .5
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This report serves as the documentation of the environmental review for the proposed 9350 Rayo Avenue Project (Project), which is the continued operation of a parcel delivery service in an existing building, as described below, located in the City of South Gate. The analysis is intended to document whether the Project is eligible for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption (CE) under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

1.O INTRODUCTION
The CEQA Guidelines (California Public Resources Sections 15300 to 15332) include a list of classes of projects, which have been determined to not have a significant effect on the environment, known as Categorical Exemptions. If a project falls within one of these classes, it is exempt from the provisions of CEQA, and no further environmental review is required.

CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities, states a Class 1 project consists ofthe operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Section 15301 provides examples ofthe types of "existing facilities", which are not intended to be all-inclusive of the types of projects which might fall within Class 1. Section 15301 specifically states "The key consideration is whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of use."

2.O PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 Project Location
The 9350 Rayo Avenue Project (Project) site is in the City of South Gate within the County of Los Angeles; refer to Ff 1, Reqional Vicinity. The Project site is comprised ofone parcel (APN 6222-001-019) totaling approximately 14.27 acres located south of Firestone Boulevard, east of Rayo Avenue and west of the Los Angeles River; refer to Fizure 2, Proiect Location. Local access to the Project site is provided from Rayo Avenue and Firestone Boulevard. Regional access is provided via Firestone Boulevard from the Long Beach Freeway (1-710), located east of the Project site and the Los Angeles River.

2.2 Existing Setting
On-Site Land Uses
The Project site is developed with two warehouse buildings. Amazon.com Services LLC (the Applicant) currently utilizes the approximately 211,456-square foot building located within the southern portion of the site to sort, load, and deliver merchandise to customers (referred to as the "parcel delivery facility" or "facility"). The building located within the northern portion of the site is not part of the proposed Project.

The entire site is secured by fencing with gated access at the driveways along Rayo Avenue. The Applicant has operated the facility on the Project site for several years and such operations represent the baseline conditions.

General Plan and Zoning
According to the South Gate General Plan Community Design Element, the Project site is located within Subarea 3 of the Gateway District. Manufacturing/Distribution is a desired place type within Gateway - Subarea 3. The Manufacturing/Distribution designation provides forindustrial or manufacturing activities that may occur inside or outside of an enclosed building. Large-scale warehouse, distribution or logistics fD
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facilities are also allowed in this designation. The designation is characterized by a low employment density and a high volume of truck traffic.

The Project site is zoned Heavy Manufacturing (M3). The M3 zone is intended to implement the manufacturing/distribution place type designation ofthe South Gate General Plan. This zoneincludes uses such as industrial, manufacturing, large-scale warehouse, distribution, or logistics facilities. South Gate Municipal Code Section 11.60.190 defines a "Parcel delivery service/moving" (land use) as a facility providingindoor collection, receiving, warehousing, sorting, and delivery (including on-site transportation vehicles) for commercial shipping and/or delivery of parcels and mail. According to Municipal Code Table

11.21-4, Commercial Industrial Zones Allowed Land Uses, a "Parcel Delivery Service" land use type is a conditionally permitted use within the M3 zone, requiring review and approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).

Surrounding Uses
Uses surrounding the Project site include:
* !!Q!I!!: Directly north of the Project site is Firestone Boulevard. North of Firestone Boulevard are industrial uses within the Gateway District (Subarea 3). * East: The Project site is bounded on the east by the Los Angeles River. Further east is the 1710 Freeway.
* : Immediately south of the Project site are industrial uses within the Rayo Industrial District (Subarea 1).
* : Immediately west of the Project site is Rayo Avenue. Beyond Rayo Avenue are industrial uses within the Rayo Industrial (Subarea 2) and Gateway Districts (Subarea 3).

2.3 Projed Characteristics
The Applicant is requesting a CUP for the continued operation of a parcel delivery service at 9350 Rayo Avenue. As stated, Amazon currently utilizes the approximately 211,456-square foot building located within the southern portion of the site to sort, load, and deliver merchandise to customers. Within the M3 Zone, a "Parcel Delivery Service" is a conditionally permitted use requiring review and approval of a CUP.

The Applicant currently operates the parcel delivery facility 24 hours per day and seven days per week.

The parcel delivery facility provides the last mile of the order fulfillment process. Packages are transported to the facility via trailer trucks from neighboring Amazon fulfillment and sortation centers and are sorted, picked, and loaded into delivery vehicles. Approximately 21 line haul trucks deliver packages to the facility each day. The packages are sorted, picked to delivery routes, placed onto movable racks and staged for dispatch. Employees sort the packages inside the facility and then load the packages into delivery vans that leave the site for daily deliveries. Operations require approximately 501 employees on a daily basis, including approximately 182 on-site employees, approximately 259 delivery van drivers, and approximately 60 flex drivers. The Applicant proposes to continue operations in the current operational form and capacity without any changes when compared to existing conditions. Additionally, no physical alterations are proposed to the existing site or structure.

Discretionary Approvals
The Project requires the following discretionary approval:
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9350 RAYO AVENUE PROJECT

CEQA CLASS I CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION REPORT
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3.O CLASS 1 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION SUPPORTING ANALYSIS Consistent with the CEQA Guidelines, the following assessment provides substantial evidence to support the determination that the Project meets the criteria of a Class 1 CE as set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.

CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities, states a Class 1 project consists ofthe operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.

Amazon currently utilizes the approximately 211,456-square foot building located within the southern portion of the Project site to sort, load, and deliver merchandise to customers. This use has been ongoing for several years. The extended duration of that use qualifies the site for the CEQA "existing facilities" categorical exemption. Within the M3 Zone, a "Parcel Delivery Service" is a conditionally permitted use requiring review and approval of a CUP. The Project requests approval of a CUP to allow continued operations of the parcel delivery service use within the M3-zoned site, which is necessary because exemption from CEQA requirements does not exempt the use from zoning requirements.

The key consideration for applicability of a Class 1 CE is whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of the use. The Applicant proposes to continue operations in the current operational form and capacity without any changes when compared to existing conditions. The Applicant would continue to operate the parcel delivery facility 24 hours per day and seven days per week. Packages would be transported to the facility via trailer trucks from neighboring Amazon fulfillment and sortation centers and sorted, picked, and loaded into delivery vehicles. Employees would continue to sort the packages inside the facility and then load the packages into delivery vans that leave the site for daily deliveries. Operations would continue to require approximately 501 employees on a daily basis, including approximately 182 on- site employees, approximately 259 delivery van drivers, and approximately 60 flex drivers. The Project does not propose any physical alterations to the existing site or structure. Therefore, the continuation of the existing delivery service facility operations would meet the applicability requirements for a Class 1 CE pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines because the Project consists of permitting to establish compliance with the current code, and operation of, an existing facility that has no or negligible expansion of use.
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4.O EXCEPTIONSTOCATEGORICALEXEMPTIONSANALYSIS
The following are exceptions to CEs pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15300.2, Exceptions:

Exception a) Location. Classes 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 are qualified by consideration of where the project is to be located - a project that is ordinarily insignificant in its impact on the environment may in a particularly sensitive environment be significant. Therefore, these classes are considered to apply all instances, expect where the project may impact on an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern where designated, precisely mapped, and officially adopted pursuant to law by federal, state or local agencies.

Exception (a) is specifically applicable to CE Classes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 11. The Project does not qualify for any of these classes. The Project is being considered and analyzed under a Class 1 CE. Thus, this exception is not applicable.

Exception b) Cumulative Impact. All exemptions for these classes are inapplicable when the cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time is significant.

The Project site is located within Subarea 3 of the Gateway District. Manufacturing/Distribution is a desired place type within Gateway - Subarea 3. The Manufacturing/Distribution designation provides for industrial or manufacturing activities that may occur inside or outside of an enclosed building. Large-scale warehouse, distribution or logistics facilities are also allowed in this designation. The designation is characterized by a low employment density and a high volume of truck traffic. The Project is consistent with the land use anticipated for the area and has been anticipated by the South Gate General Plan.

Further, the Project would have no significant impacts to the environment since the Project proposes continuation of existing on-site operations with no modifications to operations or to the existing facility.

Thus, the Project would not result in a significant environmental impact and would not contribute to a significant cumulative impact. Exception (b) would not apply to the Project.

Exception c) Significant Effect. A categorical exemption shall not be used for an activity where there is a reasonable possibility that they activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances.

There are no unusual circumstances associated with the Project site or the Project. The Project site is located within an urbanized area of the City that has been identified for industrial or manufacturing activities that may occur inside or outside of an enclosed building. Large-scale warehouse, distribution or logistics facilities are also allowed in this designation. The designation is characterized by a low employment density and a high volume of truck traffic. The site is currently developed with an approximately 211,456-square foot building located within the southern portion of the site currently serving as a parcel delivery facility. The existing facility is similar to other warehouse developments in the surrounding area and does not include any site-specific environmental conditions that would preclude continued operation of the existing use. The Project would allow for continued operation of the existing on-site use; no new development, alterations or modifications are proposed, and the Project would result in no changes to existing operations. Exception (c) would not apply to the Project. 65 9350 Rayo Avenrie Project
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Exception d) Scenic Highways. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may result in damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. This does not apply to improvements which are required as mitigation by an adopted negative declaration or certified EIR.

There are no officially-designated or eligible State Scenic Highways within proximity to the Project site.l The closest officially-designated scenic highway is State Route 2 (north of Interstate 210) that is located approximately 19.5 miles to the north of the site, outside of the Project's viewshed. Additionally, the Project would allow for continued operation of the existing on-site use; no new development, alterations or modifications are proposed, and the Project would result in no changes to existing operations. Thus, the proposed Project would not result in damage to scenic resources within an officially designated State Scenic Highway. Exception (d) would not apply to the Project.

Exception e) Hazardous Waste Sites. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.

Government Code Section 65962.5 requires the DTSC and SWRCB to compile and update a regulatory sites listing (per the criteria oF the Section). The California Department of Health Services is also required to compile and update, as appropriate, a list of all public drinking water wells that contain detectable levels of organic contaminants and that are subject to water analysis pursuant to Section 116395 of the Health and Safety Code. Section 65962.5 requires the local enforcement agency, as designated pursuant to Section 18051 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, to compile, as appropriate, a list of all solid waste disposal facilities from which there is a known migration of hazardous waste. The Project site is not listed pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5.2 Thus, Exception (e) would not apply to the Project.

Exception f) Historical Resources. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.

The Project site is not identified as a historic resource listed on the National Register, California Registe5 or local listing. The Project would allow for continued operation of the existing on-site use; no new development, alterations or modifications are proposed, and the Project would result in no changes to existing operations. The Project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource and Exception (f) would not apply.

I Caltrans, Scenic Highway System Lists, List of eligible and officially designated State Scenic Highways, https://dot.ca.gov/programs/design/lap-landscape-architecture-and-community-livability/lap-liv-i-scenic-highways, accessed December 8, 2022.
2 California Environmental Protection Agency, Cortese List Data Resources, https://calepa.ca.gov/sitecleanup/corteselist/, accessed December 8, 2022.
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5.O CONCLUSION
Based on the analysis provided herein, the proposed 9350 Rayo Avenue Project meets the criteria for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuantto Section 15301 ofthe CEQA Guidelines. Furthermore, exceptions to the applicability of a CE, as specified in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines, do not apply to the Project. Therefore, the proposed project is exempt from CEQA. 553 67
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6.O REFERENCES
California Department of Transportation, Scenic Highways System Lists, List of eligible and officially designated State Scenic Highways, https://dot.ca.gov/programs/design/lap-landscape-architecture-and- community-Iivability/lap-liv-i-scenic-highways, accessed December 8, 2022.

California Environmental Protection Agency, Cortese List https://calepa.ca.gov/sitecleanup/corteselist/, accessed December 8, 2022.

Data Resources,
City of South Gate, South Gate Municipaj Code, current through Ordinances 2022-04-CC, passed July 26, 2022.

City of South Gate, South Gate General Plan 2035, adopted December 2009.

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Ciffl of South Gate

PLANNING COMMISSION
AG-E'NIDA EI[ILIL
For the Regular Meeting of: June 16, 2020
Candida i'V+lXf,rika Ramirez / ,Jo- e P-ei!
StJBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 840 TO ALLOW A 396-SPACE OFCONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 840 TO ALLOW A 396-SPACE OFF-

SITE PARKING FACILITY FOR THE AMAZON DISTRIBUTION

CENTER IN THE INDUSTRIAL FLEX (IF) AND HEAVY
MANUF ACTURING (M3) DISTRICTS AT 9208 ATLANTIC AVENUE PURPOSE: To consider a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a 396-space, off-site parking facility at 9208 Atlantic Averiue. Off-Site Parking Facilities are permitted in the Industrial Flex (IF) zone with a Conditional Use Permit.

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

1. CONDUCT apublic hearing;

2. ADOPT the Negative Declaration No. 840 finding that tliere is no substantial evidence, in light of the whole record before the Planning Commission that the project may have a significant effect on tlie environment;

3. ADOPT the findings as outlined in Resolution No. 2020-01, and

4. APPROVE Conditional Use Pern'iit No. 840, subject to tlic recommendcd conditions of approval, as contained in Resolution No. 2020-01, and any other conditions the Planning Cornmission may impose.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION: Advertising and notification of this item was conducted in compliance with Chapter 11.50, Title 11 of the South Gate Municipal Code and the California Environmental Quality Act. A combincd Public Hearing Notice and Notice of Intent to adopt a Negative Declaration was posted at the site on April 28. 2020. The combined notice was mailed to property osvners and occupants within a 1,000 feet of the project on April 29, 2020. In addition, Notice of the Planning Commission hearing on May 19, 2020 was published in tlie "Los Angeles Wave" newspaper on May 7, 2020.

The subsequent Planning Con'irnission meetings of May 19, 2020 and June 2, 2020 were canceled and all items, including tlie public hearing for this item were continued to the next regular Planning Comniission meeting on June 16, 2020. To ensure that the public received adequate notice of the continued June 16, 2020, a public liearing notice was posted on the site and mailed to propery owners and occupants within a 1,000 feet of tlie project on June 9, 2020; and a notice of continuation was published in the Lorig Beach Press on June 10, 2020.

ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION: An Initial Study was prepared for the project. The Initial 4923861.1- L235 37 71
Study demonstrated that the proposed project would have no significant impacts on the environment. As a result, Negative Declaration No. 840 was prepared for this project.

BACKGROUND:

Applicant:

Richard Ludt
Interior Removal Specialists (IRS)
8900 Atlantic Avenue
South Gate, CA 90280
Property Owner:

Interior Removal Specialists (IRS)
8900 Atlantic Avenue
South Gate, CA 90280
Property Address:
9208 Atlaiitic Avenue
South Gate, CA 90280
Assessor's Parcel Number: 6222-005-031
Existing Zoning: Industrial Flex (IF) and
Heavy Manufacturing (M3)
General Plan Designation: Rayo Industrial
District Subarea 2 - Light Industrial/Flex
ANALYSIS: Conditional Use Permit No. 840 will permit construction and operation of a 396- space, off-site parking facility on a 5.79-acre property at 9208 Atlantic Avenue. The proposed parking lot will provide parking for the delivery vans and delivery van drivers working at the South Gate Amazon Distribution Center located north and east of the parking lot at 9350 Rayo Avenue, The approximately 5-acre parking lot site is within two zoning districts. The eastern portion is zoned M3 (Heavy Manufacturing) and the western portion is zoned IF (Industrial Flex). A conditional use permit is required to operate a parking lot in the IF (Industrial Flex) zoning district, (Attachment A - Aerial Photo and Site Location)
The Amazon distribution center is located on the east side of Rayo Avenue 880 feet north of the entrance to the proposed parking facility which is on t}ie west side of Rayo Avenue. Fomierly used by Coon Air to distribute hair dryers, the Amazon facility is a permitted use in the M3 zoning district. Amazon has completed tenant improvements to the 211,456-square foot distribution facility designed to accommodate their operation inside the building and is currently operating; however, not at full capacity, under a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy pending off-site improvements. Tliere are 224 parking spaces on Amazon's Rayo Avenue site for the employees who sort the mercliandise, load the delivery veliicles and work in the offices. The proposed off-site parking lot will not be used by the workers at tlie distribution facility. (Attachment E -Amazon Distribution Facility and Off-Site Parking Lot Site Plan) Zoning, General Plan Land Use Map and Existing Land The following table provides a summary of the general plan, zoning and land uses that surround the property:

Table #1
Land Uses, General Plan Designation and Zoning
Locatio
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Existing Land Use General Plan Designation Zoning District Site Vacant.

A billboard at the noitheast
corner of tlie site facing Rayo
Rayo Industrial District
Subarea 2
Industrial Flex (IF) and
Heavy Manufacturing (M3)
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Locatio
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Existing Land Use General Plan Designation Zoning District Nortli LADWP High Power
Transmission Lines and
Nursery
Rayo Industrial District
Subarea 2
Industrial Flex (IF) and
Heavy Manufacturing (M3)
East Cooper Drum Super Fund Site
(adjacent to property)
Rayo Industrial District
Subarea 2
Heavy Manufacturing (M3)
ELG Metal Recyclii'ig
(east side Rayo Avenue)
Rayo Industrial District
Subarea l
Heavy Manufacturing (M3)
South Tweedy Learning Center
(School) - Legal
Nonconforming
Rayo Industrial District
Subarea 2
Industrial Flex (IF)
West Single Family, Residential
Motel, Restaurant, and Heavy
Commercial
Corridor Overlay and
Neighborl'iood Low
Neighborhoods
Corridor 2 (CDR2) and
Neighborhood Low (NL)
Zoiiiyig
The subject property at 9208 Atlantic Avenue lies within two zoning districts. The eastem third is zoned Heavy Manufacturing (M3); the western portion of the site is zoned Industrial Flex (IF).

Parking lots are allowed by right in the M3 zoning district and with a conditional use pennit in the IF district. (Attachment C - South Gate Zoning Map) General Plan Laitd Use Map
The General Plan identifies areas within the City as either Neighborhoods, Districts or Conidors.

The project site is within the Rayo Industrial District Subarea 2. Districts are areas of higher intensity development that emphasize specific types of activities or characteristics. For each District or Subarea, the General Plan identifies Place Types. Place T'ypes define what type of land use is permitted on a specific parcel. General development pararneters including Density/Intensity, Pedestrian and Public Transit Access are also described for each Place Type.

Witliin tl'ie Rayo Industrial Subarea 2, Industrial Flex is identified as a Desired Place Type for the project site. The Industrial Flex Place Type was designed to create a transition between heavier industrial uses and research and development, offices and retail. The Amazon Distribution Facility and the proposed parking lot which will serve it, are considered a logistics/warehouse use wl'iich is a permitted land use in the Industrial Flex Place Type. As a result, the proposed parking lot is consistent with the general lilan land use map. (Attachment C - Soutli Gate General Plan 2035 Districts Map)
Existing Land Use
Located between Rayo Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, the subject site at 9208 Atlantic Avenue is an inegular triangular-shaped industrial, vacant parcel. The approximately 5-acre site is currently accessed from Rayo Avenue. A second emergency entrance from Atlantic Avenue is proposed, There are no improvements on the site except a billboard facing Rayo Avenue. The contract with the billboard company will expire on October 15. 2020. The applicant will not be renewing their contract, The billboard oyvner has been notified tliey will be required to remove the billboard as soon as the contract is no longer in effect.

The proposed parking lot is located at the southeast corner of a large industria) area on the northeast portion of the City that is bound by Atlantic Avenue on the west, Southern Avenue on the south, the Los Angeles River on the east and Firestone and the City Limits to the north. The Los Angeles 4923861 I - L235 37
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Department of Water and Power (LAWDP) high power transmission lines to tlie north and the industrial uses to the east are similar and compatible to the proposed Amazon Distribution Center parking lot. However, the area to the west is a mixture of residential units and older comtnercial uses. A raised landscape median in Atlaiitic Avenue is installed from Southem Place to Southern Avenue and creates a buffer between the non-industrial uses on the west side of the street and the project site and the industrial uses on tlie east.

Directly south of the project is the Tweedy Learning Center, owned and operated by Los Angeles Unified School District. Visibility into their site is blocked by the location of four buildings approximately 7 feet from the school's north propeity line. However, to ensure that the proposed parking lot does not negatively impact the school, CUP 840 conditions svill require that an 8-foot high block wall be constructed from the southwest comer of the property 70' along the southern property line and connect to a wrought iron fence that will follow the property line to the Rayo Avenue entrance. The block wall will provide aii additional buffer between the parking lot and the school,
Project Design and Operation
Staff toured the facility on May 13, 2020, in an effort to better understand current operations, operations at full capacity, and the facility's potential impacts.

Amazon Distribution Ceixter
The purpose of Amazon distribution centers is to deliver merc]iandise from all over the country to locations nearby. The orders are sorted, loaded into delivery vehicles and delivered to customers within a 125 square mile delivery area. A typical daily cycle starts at 11:00 pm when tlie semi- trucks carrying the merchandise and Amazon employees needed to sort the products begin aniving, Tl'ie semi-trucks use the site's noith drivewa)i and the five loading docks located on the north side of the building. Most of the deliveries take place between 11pm and 6 am. A few trucks, 2 or 3, may arrive as late as 8:00 am. Amazon employees sort the merchandise by customer orders.

Customer orders are assigned to delivery vans. Then all the orders for one delivery van are grouped together on a cart so that they can be easily transferred into the delivery van.

Around 10:30 am delivery vans begin arriving, loading and leaving the facility to delivery their orders. Delivery vans line up in groups of 54 in the staging area Iocated south of the building under the LADWP power lines. Tlie vans enter the building together tl'irough a ramp located at the building's southeast corner. After loading, the vans then exit through the ramp located on tlie east side of the building. Wliile tlie first group of 54 vans is loading the next group of vans lines up in the staging area. The loading process for each group takes about 20-25 minutes and continues until approximately 1:30 pm. Vans leave the facility in groups of about 15 to 20 for a total of approximately 9 groups. Maiiy of the van drivers are able to complete all their deliveries and do not need to retum to the facility. However, it is estimated that up to 60% of the van drivers will stop at the facility to return undelivered merchandise before parking for the night. To ensure that all impacts were appropriately analyzed and mitigated, the traffic analysis assumed that all delivery vans would retum to the distribution facility.

Some distribution centers hire flex drivers. Flex drivers are drivers that use their personal vehicles to deliver orders that anive late in the day or orders tliat could not be delivered by the van drivers during their regular route. Usually, flex drivers arrive to work around 6:00 pm or 7:00 pm and work until 10:00 pm or 11:00 pm. Flex drivers will not be employed at the South Gate Amazon distribution center and were not included in the traffic impact analysis. 492386L) -L235.37
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The Amazon distribution facility opened on March 31, 2020 while some of the tenant improvements were still under construction. Initially, operations were focused on hiring and training workers. In April the distribution center began deliveries with 38 vans per day, about 20% of the 180 vans anticipated on a typical day. The facility iias been gearing up slowly. They are currently operating at 35 to 40o/o capacity with 60 to 75 vans per day.

Amazon distribution facilities operate 24 hours a day for 365 days a year with peak times behvveen Thanksgiving and Christmas and during a 3-day Amazon promotion period, called Prime Days in July. During peak times, the number of delivery vans used will increase to 330 vans per day. On a typical day, the number of delivery vehicles used will be 180 vans per day.

Proposed Off-site Parking Lot (9208 Atlantic Aveiuze) Located in the northeast comer of the site, the entrance is on Rayo Avenue approximately 360 feet south of the railroad tracks and 480 feet from tlie Amazon facility's soutli driveway. The project includes public improvements on both the Rayo and Atlantic Avenues. On Rayo Avenue the existing asphalt pavement will be reconstructed, full width, from edge of gutter to edge of gutter, along the frontage of the new parking lot to the southern property line of the proposed distribution center. On Atlantic Avenue tlie damaged pavement shall be replaced and slurry seal will be done on the northbound lane closest to the property, along tlie entire Atlantic Avenue frontage.

The sidewalks and parkways shall be landscaped with street trees, shrubs and groundcover.

Approximately ten 36" box street trees will be planted 50' on center along the Atlantic Avenue, Two new street trees will be planted on Rayo Avenue. Sidewalks will be widened to meet ADA standards and match existing pavement. On Atlantic the sidewalk will n'iatch the ADA-complian! sidewalk along the Tweedy Learning Center property to the south. Thirty-six-inch box street trees planted in trees wells and similar-sized background trees in the 12' adjacent landscape area along Atlantic will shade the sidewalk. Along Rayo Avenue, coast rosemary and coyote bush will be planted in the 10' parkway adjacent to tlie sidewalk. The ground filtration area outside the project gates will provide an additional 20' of landscaping south of the driveway and 40' to the north. The filtration area will be planted in flowering meadow sage.

The entrance on Rayo will be designed with decorative paving, wrought-iron access gates with solid metal backing and con'iplementary landscaping. The parking lot will be paved with asphalt.

All existing walls and fences on the site will be removed and replaced. New 8' capped decorative block walls will be constructed on the Rayo and Atlantic Avenue frontages. A new block wall will extend along the north property line 100' east from the Atlantic property line and 100' west from the Rayo Avenue property line. A wrought iron fence will connect the two block walls along the north propeity line. Similarly, a new decorative block wall will extend along the south property line 70' east from the Atlantic Avenue and 100' west from the Rayo Avenue property line with a wrought iron fence connecting the hvo block walls. Decorative capped pilasters will be installed at the main entrance on Rayo Avenue and the emergency entrance on Atlantic Avenue. A sign will be installed at the main entrance on Rayo indicating that this parking area is reserved for tlie exclusive parking of Amazon vans and the van drivers' personal vehicles. (Attachment E: Project Plans- Parking Lot Site Landscape & Fencing Plan)
Once inside the gates, parking spaces will line both sides of the access drive to tlie large parking field. In this area, driveway aisles are oriented in a north-south direction. All spaces will be 12' x 27' to accommodate either Amazon's 8' x 18'4" delivery vans or smaller personal vehicles.

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with access made available to local law enforcement and emergency service providers. The parking lot perimeter will be landscaped with groundcover slinibs. One large landscape area will be located on the west side of the lot. Security lighting will be located throughout the parking area.

The proposed 396-space parking lot will provide adequate parking for the delivery vans and the van drivers' personal vehicles on typical days during non-peak periods. Additional van and driver parking during peak times, the holiday season and Amazon's prime day sale in July, will be provided at an auxiliary 262-space parking lot in the City of Lynwood.

Proposed Parking Lot Operation
The proposed parking lot at 9208 Atlantic will be the main parking lot for Amazon delivery vans and their drivers' personal vehicles. Van drivers will drive to the parking lot. Park their personal vehicles in the lot and drive their van to the staging area of the Amazon distribution center. As a result, there will be no regular pedestrian traffic between the parking lot and the distribution facility,
The vans in this lot will be able to service tl'ie day-to-day operations of the Amazon distribution center at 9350 Rayo Avenue. The 396 spaces will define the maximum number of 180 delivery vans to service the site on a typical day. However, during approximately 2 weeks during the holiday season and one week during July, an additional 262 delivery vans parked in a second parking lot located in the City of Lynwood may be used to supplement the vans used during typical daily operations.

Amazon does not own the delivery vans. The delivery vans are owned by independent contractors.

The contractors typically oyvn multiple vans and hire drivers to operate the vehicles. Areas within the proposed parking lot will be parceled out and assigned to individual contractors. Each contractor will be allotted enough parking to accommodate their vans and t)ieir drivers' vehicles.

Delivery van drivers will be assigned a time to arrive at the staging area each morning. Arrival times will be staggered to reduce potential for congestion exiting tlie parking lot or entering the distribution facility.

Traffic and Parking
KOA Engineers prepared the Draf't Traffic Impact Study Amazon DAX7 Distribution Facility in February 2020 assessing the impacts of the Amazon distribution facility at 9350 Rayo Avenue and the proposed Amazon parking lot at 9208 Atlantic Avenue. During spring 2020 the traffic engineers continued to review the project, evaluating the impacts generated during a typical day and during peak demand times.

In April 2020, KOA prepared a Supplemental Addendum to the Draft Traffic Impact Study for the Amazon DAX7 Facility that specifically addressed traffic queuing, line of sight at driveways and pedestriaii traffic for tlie distribution facility on the east side of Rayo Avenue and the off-site parking area on the east. Tlie final traffic repoit was completed April, 2020. It was tlien revised June, 2020. (Attacent F).

Traffic Analysis - Regional Impacts
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Congestion Management Plan (CMP) establishes criteria to determine when an individual project lias the potential to generate significant regional traffic impacts. The criteria require analysis when a project will:
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* Add 50 or more trilis to a CMP monitored intersection during a weekday peak hour; or * Add 150 or more trips to a CMP monitored freeway during a weekday peak liour.

The KOA Traffic Impact Study for the An'iazon DAX Facility analyzed 10 intersections within the vicinity of the proposed project and found that none of the intersections was significantly impacted by the proposed project. (Attacl'irnent F - Traffic Study Intersections Map and Table) The traffic study found that the project will not generate more t)ian 26 trips during any weekday peak hour. The criteria for a significant impact is wlien a project generates more than 50 trips during a peak hour. As a result the project will not have any regional traffic impacts.

Traffic Analysis - Local Impacts
Local traffic impacts occur if a proposed project significantly changes traffic conditions measured at surrounding intersections. Changes are measured in volume to capacity (V/C) and level of service (LOS). V/C is the ratio between the volume or number of ve)iicles using the intersection, and the capacity of an intersection. When volume is at or below capacity, traffic flows freely, However when volume exceeds capacity, traffic slows down and delays occur. In traffic studies, V/C may also be referred to as Delay. LOS is a scale that measures operating conditions at an intersection. The scale measures the deterioration of traffic flow as volumes increase. The scale starts with A being the ideal and F the worst condition.

The impacts of a project are considered significant wlien the project results in a deterioration in the LOS. For exan'iple, if a project causes the LOS to deteriorate from D to E, it is a significant impact.

If an intersection has a pre-project LOS C a percent increase in V/C of.04 or more will result in a significant impact. For intersections with a pre-project LOS D the thresliold is.02 or more; and at intersections with LOS E or F the threshold is.Ol or more.

The KOA Traffic Impact Study for the Amazon DA.X Facility analyzed 10 intersections within the vicinity of the proposed project and found tliat none of the intersections were significantly impacted by the proposed project. (Attachment E - Traffic Study Intersections Map and Table) Queuing Analysis
The traffic study also evaluated how increased traffic would affect queuing. or the backup that occurs when vehicles wait to rum at an intersection or at a driveway. Specifically, the study evaluated the westbound left-tum pocket of the Rayo Avenue/Firestone Boulevard intersection, the two access driveways into the Amazon Distribution facility and the Rayo Avenue access driveway into the proposed parking lot. The Rayo Avenue/Firestone Boulevard intersection has an existing 2-lane, 600 foot turning pocket on Firestone. Field monitoring of the intersection on two weekdays in January found that the maximum length of stacking occurred during peak hours was 310 feet on one day and 270 feet on tlie other. Because traft-ic generated by this project will not occur during a peak hour, the study found tliat the Amazon Distribution Facility and the parking lot would not significantly impact queuing.

Railway Impacts
Railway activities in the area are currently being monitored by Amazon staff. In addition, tlie City has collected data on the number of times the railroad track gate was lowered and traffic stopped.

During a 24-hour period between 2 pm on May 7 and 2 pm on May 8, the gate was lowered 6 times.

The longest duration was l minute 4 seconds; the shortest was 6 seconds.

Modifications made to the Rayo Avenue roadway to accommodate this project may require Public Utilities Cornrnission Railroad Division (PUC) GO88-B review. The review would require on-site 4923861.1-L235 37 77
Diagnostic n'ieetings with City staff, l)UC representatives aiid representatives of thc active railroads in the area including Union Pacific Railroad to discuss potential alterations to improvc safety at tlie crossing that will be implemented with tlie lVest Santa Ana Brancli Transit Corridor improvements.

Economic Development
The Amazon Distribution Center will create 380 new permanent, full-time jobs in the City of South Gate. Amazon has promoted the available jobs within the City, resulting in 22 South Gate employees. They will continue to promote locally to increase tlie number as the jobs become available. Amazon will hire 130 permanent employees with an average annual wage of $32,476.

Peimanent staff may be supplemented as necessary witli seasonal workers during peak times, Related jobs include over 250 people employed as van drivers by the independent contractors that provide van delivery service.

Project Opportunities/General Plan Conformance
The proposed parking lot will facilitate the operation of the Amazon Distribution Center at 9350 Rayo Avenue, which is a permitted use in the M3 Heavy Manufacturing zoning district. The project will achieve the following goals:
* Provide up to 380 new permanent, full-time jobs and additional opportunities for seasonal employment.
* Minimize traffic impacts on adjacent existing land uses by scheduling deliveries and operation so that deliveries occur during off-peak hours wben through traffic is lightest. * Reduce visual impacts along Atlantic by widening he sidewalk, providing additional landscaping, a new decorative concrete block walls on the Atlantic and Rayo Avenue frontages and portions of the north and south property lines expected to be visible from the public right-of-way.
* Reduce visual impacts along Rayo by rei'noving the existing billboard and chain link fencing, installing landscaping. wrought iron gates, a new decorative concrete block entry wall, aiid appropriate signage.
@ Remove all dilapidated walls, chain link fencing and weeds. * Activate a dilapidated, vacant parcel.

CONmTIONS OF APPROV AL
Conditional Use Permit No. 840 is'ill allow the construction and operation of a 396-space parking facility at 9208 Atlantic Avenue. Conditional Use Permit No. 384 conditions of approval are as follows:

Plannine Conditions
General Requirements:

Code Coinpliance

1. The pemiittee shall comply wit)i all applicable codes, laws, rules and regulations including the Building and Safety, Public Works, and Zoning Codes of the City of South Gate and the Health and Fire Codes of the C.ounty of Los Angeles.

Approved Plans
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2. The property shall be developed and operated as an ancillary parking lot substantially in accordance with the approved plaiis and Site Plan included as Attachment E, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Director of Community Development.

Future Construction

3. All fut-ure construction or additions to the installation shall be subject to review and approval of the Planning Commission, as determined appropriate by the Director of Community Development.

Compliance with Conditions

4. All conditions are to be complied viith as of the effective date of the conditional use permit.

Intensification of Use

5. This pemiit sliall only be valid until, and sliall t)iercafter expire when, the Planning Commission shall determine, at a hearing at whicl'i the permittee is given sixty (60) days advance written notice, and an opportunity to be heard, t.hat an "intensification of use", as defined in subparagraph (i) below, has occurred for wliich no prior advance written pennit approval has been given by the City.
a. For the purposes of this section, an "intensification of use" shall be deemed to occur when any of the following sliall occur
b. Any change which increases the floor area ofthe premises by 10o/o of tlie existing floor area.
c. Adding new uses or providing new services on the premises. d. Nothing herein is intended to cause the tennination of the Conditional Use Permit solely on the basis of change of ovx'nership.

Right of tlie City to Impose Modifications

6. Upon sixty (60) days prior notice given in writing, in advance, to the Permittee at a hearing at whicli the Permittee is given an opportunity to be lieard, the City shall have the right to modify the terms of this conditional use permit, to impose such further and additional conditions to the conditional use permit herein granted that are reasonably related to crime prevention, crime protection, parking, traffic, circulation, safety, health, surrounding land usc compatibility, noise, vandalism, poor maintenance of property, aesthetics and welfare at or in the immediate vicinity of the property which is the subject of this conditional use petmit.

Citation

7. Any violation of the code requirements and/or conditions of approval may be subject to the issuance of a citation that could result in a fine as set by the Planning Commission, after notice, at which time the applicant may address the Commission.

Reimbursement

8. The City Planning Commission may impose, as a condition of continuation, reinstatement or re-issuance of any permit, a requirement that the Permittee reimburse the City for all costs and expenses reasonably incurred in the investigating, identifying, and documenting the violation and in processing inronnation conceming the violation for presentation to the City Planning Commission, and upon appeal, to the City Council.

Expiration of Conditional Use Permit

9. Unless the conditional use pemiit is exercised within one year from the date of approval, the conditional use permit shall be directed to the Planning Commission for due process to 49:!3861 I-L235 37
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determine reasonability for possible extension.

Applicant and Property Owner Condition Acceptance Affidavit

10. Within thirty (30) days of approval of the Project, the Applicant and Property Owner shall certify his/her acceptance of the conditions placed on the approval by signing a notarized Affidavit of Acceptance stating that he/she accepts and shall be bound by all of the conditions.

City Indemnification by Applicant

11. The Applicant shall defend, hold liarmless and indemnify the City and its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers or employees to attack, set aside, void or annul any approval by the City concerning the Project. Tlie City shall promptly notify the Applicant of any filed claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense of the action.

Property Maintenance

12. Applicant sliall agree to maintain the property and all related on-site improvements and landscaping thereon, including without limitation, buildings, parking areas, lighting, signs, and walls in a first class condition and repair, free of rubbish, debris and other hazards to persons using the same, and in accordance witli all applicable laws, rules, ordinances and regulations of all Federal, State, County and local bodies and agencies having jurisdiction, at applicants sole cost and expense. Such maintenance and repair siiall include, but not be limited to the following: (i) sweeping and the removal of trash and debris as soon as possible but at least within 24 hours; (ii) the care of all shrubbery, plantings and other landscaping in a healthy condition and replacement of diseased or dead plant material with new material at an age similar to the material being replaced; (iii) maintenance of all irrigation systems in properly operating condition; (iv) the removal of graffiti within 24 hours; and (v) tlie repair, replacement and restriping of asphalt or concrete paving using the same type of material originally installed, to the end that such pavin,o at all times be kept in a level and smooth condition.

Suspension or Revocation:

13. A public hearing consistent with Chapter 11.50 (Administration) shall be held for the consideration of a permit revocation. Pursuant to Chapter 11.51, a permit or any associated conditions may be revoked or modified by the Planning Commission subject to any of the following grounds:
a. The permit or approval was obtained by fraud.
b. The property is not being use for the puipose which is the subject of the permit. c. The use for which the approval was granted has ceased or iias been suspended for 1 >aear or more.
d. The permit or conditions of the approval liave been violated; exercised comrary to the tertns of approval; or in violation of any statute, ordinance, law or regulation. e. The use for whicli the approval was granted was exercised in a manner detrimental to the public health or safety, or so as to constitute a public nuisance.

14. Any approval or pemiit granted by the City shall be directed to the Planning Commission if the property is not being used for the approved or permitted purpose within one (1) year from the date the approval or permits was issued.
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15. If tlie application or any conditions of the CUP violate the Zoning Code or do not fulfill the intent of the applicable codes, the Planning Cotnmission shall, following a public hearing, be authorized to take the following actions:
a. Revoke the CUP, revoke and reissue the CUP with new or modified conditions, or modify the conditions of the existing CUP as may be appropriate under tlie circumstances.
b. Impose, as a condition of the continuation, reinstatement, or reissuance of the C{JP. a requirement that the permittee reimburse the City for all costs and expenses reasonably incurred in investigating, identifying, and documenting the violation, and in processing information concerning the violation for presentation to the Planning Commission, and, upon any appeal, to the City Council.

16. A prevailing party in any judicial action, administrative proceeding, or special proceeding to abate or to cause the abaten'ient of a public nuisance, or in any appeal or other judicial action arising therefrom, may recover reasonable attomey's fees in accordance witl'i the following subsections:
a. Attomey's fees are not recoverable by any person as a prevailing party unless the city manager, or a designee tliereof, or an attomey for and on behalf of the city, elects in writing to seek recovery of the city attomey's fees at the initiation of that individual action or proceeding. Failure to make such an election precludes any entitlement to, or award of, attorney's fees in favor of any person or the city. b. The city is tlie prevailing paity when an administrative or judicial deterniination is made or affirmed and a person is found to be responsible for one or more conditions or activities that constitute a public nuisance. A person is the prevailing party only when a final administrative or judicial determination completely absolves tliat person of responsibility for all conditions or activities that were alleged to constitute a public nuisance in that action or proceeding. An administrative or judicial detemiination that results in findings of responsibility or no responsibility on the part of a person for conditions or activities that were alleged in that action or proceeding to constitute a public nuisance sliall, nevertheless, result in the city being the prevailing paity.
c. Provided the city has n'iade an election to seek attomey's fees, an award of attorney's fees to a person shall not exceed the amount of reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the person in that action or proceeding.

Planning Conditions

17. Approved Site Plan. Except as set forth in conditions, development shall take place substantially as shown on approved site plans and elevations. Any deviations (e.g. site plan, landscaping, and parking spaces) tliat still meet the intent of this conditional use permit will be substantially in conformance with this approval. However, any material deviation must be approved by the Community Development Department before construction.

18. Parking Lot for Amazon Deliveiy Va>qs and the Van Drivers. Use of the property shall be limited to the parking of Amazon delivery vans and their drivers' personal vehicles. The Amazon delivery vans shall be limited to supporting tlie activities associated with the Amazon distribution facility located at 9350 Rayo Avenue. A sign at the entraiice to the parking lot shall be posted stating tlie following: Pedestrian traffic to and from the parking lot is prohibited.
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19. Delisiery Van Trips. Delivery vans shall not exceed 180 trips per day on a typical day and 330 trips per day during peak demand times. Peak demand times include the period betiveen Thanksgiving and Christmas and one week in July when Prime Days are held.

20. West Property Line Wall (Along Atlantic Aveime). Remove existing wall and cliain link fencing along property line and replace with 8' high decorative (e.g., split-face) block wall with capped, decorative pilasters every 50a. New wall design, material and color shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director. Fencing to be configured as shown on Exhibit E- Parking lot Site Landscape & Fencing Plan. ,'1. North Property Line Wall and Fencing. Remove all existing chain link fencing. Construct new 8' high capped decorative (e.g., split-face) block wall. The capped decorative block wall shall extend west 100' along tlie northern property line from Rayo Avenue towards Atlantic Avenue. A inatching wall shall be constructed along the north property line extending from Atlantic Avenue 100' west towards Rayo Avenue. Tlie capped decorative block walls shall be connected with an 8' high decorative svrought iron fence. New wall and fencing design, material and color shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director. Fencing configuration be as shown on Exhibi E- Parking lot Site Landscape & Fencing Plan.

22. Soxith Property Line Wall and Fencing. Remove all existing chain link fencing. Construct new 8' high capped decorative (e.g., split-face) block wall. Tlie capped decorative block wall shall extend west 100' along the southern property line from Rayo Avenue towards Atlantic Avenue. A matching wall shall be constructed along the south property line extending from Atlantic Avenue 70' west towards Rayo Avenue. The capped decorative block walls shall be connected with an 8' higli decorative wrought iron fence along the remaining portions of the soutli property line. New wall and fencing design, material and color sliall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director, Fencing configuration be as shown on Exhibit E- Parking lot Site Landscape & Fencing Plan.

23. Rcryo Avetue Driveway Entrance Design. Parking lot entrance shall include enhanced pavement and landscaping and be enclosed by 8' high decorative wrought iron gates with solid metal backing. The gates shall flanked by capped pilasters connecting to 8' high decorative concrete block walls. The entrance shall include decorative stamped and stained concrete, landscape treatment and signage. The driveway entrance design, materials and color sliall be subject to the review and approval of the Coinmunity Development Director.

24. Atlantic Avenue Drisieway Entrance Use and Design. The Parking lot entrance on Atlantic Avenue sliall be limited to emergency ingress and egress oitly. Parking lot entrance shall be enclosed by an 8'high decorative yx'rought iron gate with solid metal backing. The gate shall be connected to the 8' high decorative concrete block wall and flanked by capped pilasters.

The driveway entrance design shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director.

25. Barbed Wire and Concertimi Wire Proiiibiled. Use of barbed waire, concertina wire or other similar material on any walls or fences is prohibited.

26. Street Frontage Landscaping. A detailed landscape plan for the Rayo Avenue and Atlantic Avenue frontage shall be submitted prior to issuance of the rough grading plan. The plans shall include street trees and parkway design. Sidewalks shall be widened to meet ADA 4923!161. I- L23 5 3 7
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The landscape plan shall be subject to the revicw and approval of the Community Development Director.

27. Street Trees. Street trees are located within the public right-of-way. See Public Works Condition No. 17.

28. Lighting. Onsite lighting sliall be installed to ensure the safety of the parking lot users and minimize light overspill onto adjacent properties. Prior to issuance of building permits for paving the site, the applicant shall have submitted and approved a lighting plan and photometric study. The lighting plan subject to the review and approval of the Coriununity Development Director and Police Cliief.

29. Signs. All signs shall require a Sign Permit issued by the Planning Division prior to installation.

30. Knox Box. The emergency gate on Atlantic Avenue shall be secured with a knox box allowing access to local emergency services including police and fire.

31. Billboard Reinosial. The billboard adjacent to Rayo Avenue at the northeast comer of the site shall be removed by November 15, 2020.

Public Works Department
General Conditions

32. Prior to the issuance of building and public works permits, the applicant shall:

33. Prepare street, drainage, water, sewer, grading, lighting and signing and striping improvement plans showing all existing and proposed public works improvements and dry utilities as described in the Public Works Department conditions below. Said plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer on City approved title blocks.

34. Provide an engineer's estimate for all public works improvements and pay all plan-check fees in accordance with the latest fee schedule prior to plan review.

35. Developer shall deposit $5,000 with the City to cover the City's cost for review of pre- development submittals such as preliminary plans, including traffic, civil, platu'iing and environmental consultants, etc.

36. Tlie developer shall pay LID and SWPPP Plan Check fees. Review is done by City's Environmental Consultant. John Hunter & Associates. 49238611- L215 37
83 37. Pay permit, construction management and inspection fees associated with this project in accordance with the latest Public Improvement Plan Check fee schedule at the time of permit issuance and inspection.

38. Coordinate all Public Works improvements inspection with the Public Works Depaitment at least 48 hours prior to commencing work. Coxitact John Rico at (323) 563-9594 to anange for a Public Works inspection.

39. Developer's contractor, subcontractors, and consultants working on this project must obtain and pay City Business License and permits fees.

40. Prior to the City's acceptance of the public improvements, developer shall submit a refundable deposit in the amount of $3,000, which will be refunded upon receipt of =Record Drawings" for all the required improvements on approved Mylar(s) and AutoCAD files on a CD.

41. Comply with the requirements of the American Disability Act (ADA compliance) in regards to access ranips, sidewalks, driveway and any public access pathways.

42. Comply with the City's Cornrnunity Development Ordinance pertaining to construction debris recycling. Contact the Briilding & Safety Department to obtain a Construction & Demolition Debris Waste Reduction Recycling Plan forms.

43. Developer to contact the City's Waste Hauling Company (Waste Management) at (800) 774-0222 and obtain approval for the location of waste disposal container(s), including facilities for recycling.

44. Developer must comply with all applicable South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) regulations.

Streets

45. Remove and reconstruct any and all damaged/or deficient existing improvements including but not limited to driveways, access ramps, alley approach, curb and gutter, sidewalk within the parkway along the perimeter of the proposed development. Existing sidewalks with non-compliant ADA cross slope exceeding 2% shall be replaced.

46. All existing driveways that are being replaced with new driveways on Rayo Avenue and Atlantic Avenue will require new curb and gutter and full-width sidewalk to match existing.

47. Construct new driveways at least 3 feet (for collector streets) or 5 feet (for arterial streets) away from any above-ground obstructions in the public right-of-way to the top of the driveway. Otherwise the obstruction shall be relocated at the developer's expense. Ensure that each driveway provides proper pedestrian access across, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The final layout and site driveway design shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. Any driveway shall meet the minimum distance requirements from the railroad crossing established by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).

48. Proposed ncw drivcways will mcct thc classification of comn'iercial driveways (Minimun'i 4923861. I-L235 37 '?5 84
width required is 26 feet).

49. Construct new tree wells and plant new 36-inch boxed street trees on Rayo Avenue and Atlantic Avenue. Tree wells sliall be located 50' on center. Install decorative cast iron tree well covers. Tlie species of any new street trees sliall be in accordance with the Citywide Tree Master Plan. All tree wells shall be irrigated with dedicated irrigation line.

50. Proposed landscape shall be designed to incorporate water conservation techniques through application of xeriscape landscaping principles. Landscape plaii to include drought tolerant plants with limited turf, efficient inigation system and use of Califomia native plants.

51. Ren'iove and replace dainaged and/or deficient road pavement located between the edge of gutter and the striping of the number one lane along the property frontage on Atlantic Avenue. New pavement section shall be 8 inches of full depth asphalt concrete.

52. Slurry seal with Type II slurry. from the edge of gutter to the striping of the number one lane along the property frontage on Atlantic Avenue. Restore pavement markings as needed.

53. Reconsttuct existing asphalt pavement, full widtli, from edge of gutter to edge of gutter, along the frontage of the new parking lot to the southem property line of the proposed distribution center on Rayo Avenue. The proposed structural section shall be per the recommendations of an approved geotechnical report. The geotechnical report shall be prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer, subject to tlie review and approval of the City Engineer. Reconstruction of this segment of tlie asphalt pavement shall be coordinated, and constructed concurrently, witli the reconstruction of the asphalt pavement segment conditioned upon the distribution center project located at 9350 Rayo Avenue, to minimize the traffic impacts. Limits of work to be identified on the civil improvement plans and approved by the City Engineer.

54. Any damages done to existing public improvements during construction shall be removed and replaced to original condition per the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

55. Any cross flow drainage from the property over the sidewalks is not permitted. Construct parkway drains as required.

56. Where utility cuts on concrete pavement are proposed, the entire concrete panel shall be removed and reconstructed.

57. Centerline ties, property corners and benchmark monument shall be preserved in the public right of way. In the event that ties, property corners and benchmark monuments are disturbed or removed, a licensed surveyor shall re-establish and file required corner record survey witli the Los Angeles County Surveyors off-ice. All recorded copies of the documents shall be submitted to tlie City alorig with the final set of as-built plans.

58. In order to meet the City's Lighting Master Plan, developer shall verify that the frontage of the proposed development n'ieets the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) minimum standards for streetlight illumination for Rayo Avenue and Atlantic Avenue. If deemed insufficient, developer shall design and construct the necessary lighting improvements.

Provide a photometric analysis for Rayo Ave. Install new streetlights if lighting distribution is inadequate.
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59. Remove any encroachnients or interfering facilities, i.e. existing pay phones from the public right of way as directed by the City Engineer.

60. The developer sliall install/replace street name signs, stop signs, and all other miscellaneous signage as required by the City Engineer. The scope of signage improvements is to be initially determined by the developer's traffic engineer based primarily on the roadway improvements required by Conditions of Approval, the traffic improvements required by the development's traffic study and any signage necessary to control ingress/egress to the development.

61. Paint property address on the curb, in front of the proposed development, to the City and Fire Departments satisfaction.

62. Developer shall coordinate yvith Union Pacific Railroad aiid California Public Utilities Commission for the review of the project and for the incorporation of any improvements imposed upon the project to the railroad crossing on Rayo Street, south of Firestone Boulevard. Developer shall pay all associate fees and costs.

Right-Of-Way Dedication, Easements and Lot Merger

63. Developer shall provide a copy of the Title Report to the City Engineer.

64. Developer shall submit the required document for the roadway dedication or any proposed easements. Comply with all requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, the City of South Gate Municipal Code and all the applicable state and local laws.

Grading and Drainage

65. Comply with all Federal, State, and local agency requirements pertaining to the Clean Water Act, which establishes regulations, set forth in the Countywide National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit.

66. Comply with the City's Stomi Water Management Ordinance. Implement all NPDES requirements and Best Mgiagement Practices during and after constniction. Provide and obtain approval of a site-specific Erosion Control Plan.

67. Submit a Grading and Drainage plans prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department and Building Division. Show all existing and proposed driveways, curb & gutter, sidewalks, curb ramps, street trees, tree wells, street lights, street signs, power poles, fire hydrants, utility boxes, meters, curb drains, etc. on the plans. Provide LID Plan and calculations required to address stomi water discharge and NPDES requirements by City's Environmental Consultant, John Hunter and Associates (See attached requirements).

68. Submit Geotechnical reports, including but not limited to infiltration, percolation reports.

69. All on-site parking and circulation areas shall be paved as required by a pavement engineering or geotechnical report prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer, subject to the review and approval of the Public Works and Community Development Departments. 492386N-L235 37
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70. Provide a final detailed drainage study (prepared by a registered/licensed civil engineer) for review and approval. The study shall include existing and proposed hydrologic conditions as well as hydraulic calculations (per Los Angeles County forinat) for all drainage control devices and storm drain lines.

71. Grading plan will include geotechnical and geologist certification, stating that grading plan lias been reviewed and found to be in conformance with the recommendations as outlined in the soils and geological report.

72. Historical or existing storm water flow from adjacent lots must be received and directed by gravity to the street, a public drainage facility, or an approved drainage easement.

73. Dust control operations shall be perfonned by the developer at tlie time, location aiid ixi tlie amount required and as often as necessary to prevent tlie excavation or fill work, demolition operation, or other activities from producing dust in amounts harmful to people or causing a nuisance to persons living nearby or occupying buildings in the vicinity of the work. The developer is responsible for compliance with Fugitive Dust Regulations issued by the Air Quality Management District (AQMD).

Sewer

74. The developer shall prepare a comprehensive Sewer Capacity Study signed and stamped by a registered Civil Engineer addressing the sewer needs of the new proposed site and pay all required review fees. Initial deposit of $761 is required to initiate the plan check. Actual costs of the review will be billed to the developer as the plan check progresses. Based on tlie Sewer Capacity Study, the developer might be required to pay for any necessary sewer upgrades. The limits of tlie upgrades shall be to the downstream point of connection to where sufficient capacity exists. If in case the sewer connection is made to Los Angeles County sewer system, the developer may need to coordinate and get approval from Los Angeles County Saiiitation District and pay any associated County fees. This condition is applicable to the extent tliat sewer improvements are proposed for tlie site.

75. Install adequate sewer lateral(s) to serve the proposed development, and abandon any existing sewer laterals and sewer cleanouts that will not be used, to the satisfaction of the Public Works and Building & Safety Departments. Sewer laterals will be abandoned in place with either cement slun7 backfill or concrete bulkhead plug per City Standard Plans.

76. The developer shall consult the City Engineer to determine the sewer location and design requirements. Relocation of any public sewer lines sliall be subject to approval by the City Engineer. Pavement moratorium applies.

Water

77. Conduct a SWater System Capacity Study and provide a copy of the report to the City for review and approval. If higher water needs are determined, then the developer will pay for any water upgrade needed to meet tbe demand. Developer to pay for all costs incurred for tlie review of the capacity study. This condition is applicable to the extent that water service upgrades area needed to meet the water demand of the proposed site.

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service lines to accommodate the total domestic, landscape and fire flows, Plans shall include size, type and location of the proposed fire hydrants approved by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). Prosiide fire flow calculations to justify tlie size and the velocity in the pipe (not to exceed 10 ft/sec)

79. Coordinate witli the City's Water Division regarding removal of all existing water meters that will not be used by the development.

80. Existing water meter needs to be relocated or abandoned. Water meters are not allowed along driveways.

81. Developer shall pay Water Development Impact Fees per the latest City Fee Schedule. Fee is dependent on water meter sizes. Development Water Irnpact fees are paid at the time of obtaining the building pennit.

82. Relocation of any public water lines shall be subject to approval by the City Engineer.

Pavement moratorium applies.

Traffic

83. Clear unobstructed sight distance lines shall meet AASHTO guidelines and shall be shown on the improvement plans at driveways.

84. Upon completion of construction, developer shall remove temporary construction markings (USA marking).

85. All public and private signage and markings for veliicular traffic shall conform to the provisions of the California Manual on Unifonn Traffic Control Devices (CA-MUTCD).

86. The developer shall submit (as part of the environmental document) a Traffic Impact Study, that encompasses the subject property signed and stamped by a registered Traffic Engineer addressing potential safety issues, trip generation, distribution and assignment, queuing analysis, line of sight, internal circulation and overall operational impacts to Rayo Avenue and Atlantic Avenue. Developer shall implement improvements and mitigations recommended by the Traffic Impact Study. In lieu of a site specific Traffic Impact Study, it is to submit a Traffic Impact Study tl'iat encompasses the parking lot project.

Utilities

87. Developer is responsible for research on private utility lines (Gas, Edison, Telephone, Cable, Irrigation, etc.) to ensure there are no conflicts with the site.

88. All existing on-site utility lines and existing utility lines serving the proposed development, that conflict with the project, s}iall be relocated, removed, or abandoned at the developer's expense to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Pavement moratorium applies.

89. For all electrical needs the developer will coordinate with SCE Planner.

90. All onsite overhead utility servicing the development shall be placed underground. Any significant proposed utility underground vaults or meter shall be located away from the proposed driveways.
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91. Remove any abandoned above ground utilities within the Parkway area including but not limited service pedestals, pull boxes, etc.

92. All proposed on-site sewer, water, and drainage facilities shall be private system(s) maintained by the property owner.

Use and Occupancy

93. Complete Public Works improvements prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy.

Developer may consult the Department of Public Works to request approval to implement and/or construct public improvements required in the conditions of approval after the certificate of occupancy is issued. The Department of Public Works may approve and/or deny approval of the request, partially or in its entirety, at the full discretion of the Assistant City Manager/Director of Public %'orks. Any public improvements not completed prior to issuance of cextificate of occupancy shall require the developer to enter into a development agreement and post the necessary securities in the amount approved by the AsSiStant City Manager/Director of Public Works and in a form approved by the City Attomey. All public improvements shall be completed at the developer's cost.

94. In accordance with the process described in Chapter 11.52.40 of the South Gate Municipal Code, the City reserves the right to add additional conditions as deemed necessary to comply with health and safety requirements.

95. Prior to issuance of a release of Use and Occupancy, all the above conditions shall be complied with and all the improvements are in place.

It should be noted that Public Works developed two conditions of approval that are not included in the final list of recommended conditions. The first condition was a requirement that the applicant pay a Road Mitigation Fee, calculated at $3/square foot of new gross building area. The Road Mitigation Fee, per Chapter 5.35 of the City's Municipal Code, applies to mixed-use, non- residential development and residential development of 5 units or more. For non-residential development, the code applies the fee for net additional square footage of gross building area. Since no building is being constructed on the proposed parking lot, the Road Mitigation Fee is inapplicable to this project.

The second condition was a requirement that the applicant dedicate property for roadway purposes as follows: 15.5 feet of right of way dedication along 257.12 feet on Atlantic Avenue; 8 feet of right of way dedication along 214.59 feet an Atlantic Avenue; and 10 feet of right of way dedication on Rayo Avenue. Chapter 5.32 (Street Dedication and Improvement) of the City's Municipal Code requires street dedications prior to the issuance of building permits for certain new buildings and structures, which is defined as any edifice constructed at the site. Since the proposed development is for a parking lot where no building or edifice is being constnicted, the street dedication requirement does not apply.

ATTACHMENTS: A: Resolution No. 2020-01
B: Aerial and Location Map
C: Zoning Map & General Plan Districts Map
D: Photos
Site Photos: Rayo Entrance, Atlantic Frontage, Proposed Parking 49238611- L235.37
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Area and Billboard
Amazon Distribution Facility: Atlantic Frontage, Nonh Entrance, South Entrance, Staging Area, Delivery Van Exit and Loading Operations
Surrounding Land Uses: Rayo, DWP Lines, Railroad and Tweedy Learning Center
E: Project Plans
Site Plan of the Amazon Distribution Facility and the Parking Lot Parking Lot Site Landscape & Fencing Plan
F: Supplemental Addendum to Draft Traffic Impact Study & Final Traffic Impact Study June, 2020
G: Negative Declaration
H: May 19, 2020 Public Hearing Notice & June 16,2020 Continued Public Hearing Notice
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RESOLUTION N0. 2020-01

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION

OF THE CITY OF SOUTH GATE, STATE OF

CAJ,IFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 840 TO ALLOW A 396-SPACE OFF-SITE

PARKING FACILITY FOR THE AMAZON

DISTRIBUTION CENTER IN THE INDUSTRIAL FLEX
(IF) AND HEAVY MANUF ACTURING (M3) ZONING
DISTRICTS AT 9208 ATLANTIC AVENUE (APN: 6223-
012-049)
WHEREAS, on September 3, 2019, Ricliard Ludt (Internal Removal Specialists representative), 8900 Atlantic Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 ("Applicant"), filed an application for Conditional Use Permit No. 840 (CUP) to consider a request for a conditional use permit to allow the establishment of an 396-space parking lot on a 5.79-acre parcel located at 9208 Atlantic Avenue; and
WHEREAS, tl'ie parking facility is intended to provide parking for Amazon delivery vans and their drivers' personal vehicles. The Arnazon delivery vans shall be limited to supliorting the activities associated witli tlie Amazon distribution facility located at 9350 Rayo Avenue; and
WHEREAS, notice of intent to adopt a Negative Declaration and a public hearing notice to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 840 before this Planning Con'irnission, on May 19, 2020 was posted on the site on April 28, 2020, mailed to surrounding properties and property owners on April 29, 2020 and published in the Long Beach Press Telegram on May 7, 2020; axid WHEREAS, the applicant requested a continuance of tlie Planning Commission public hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 840 on May 19, 2020. The Planning Coinmission meetings of May 19" and June 2nd were canceled and all items were continued to the next regular Planning Commission meeting on June 16, 2020; and WHEREAS, to ensure that the public received adequate notice of tlie continued public hearing, notice was posted on the site aiid mailed to property owners and occupants within a 1,000 feet of the project on June 9, 2020; and a notice of continuation was published in the Long Beach Pi"ess on June 10, 2020; and
WHEREAS, a full and fair public hearing was held to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 840 before this Planning Commission, on June 16, 2020; and WHEREAS, shidies and investigations were made and a staff report with recommendations was submitted; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the criteria and authority contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, an Initial Study and Negative Declaration was prepared by Blodgett Baylosis Environmental Planners for the proposed project; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Comn'iission dctemiined that the facts of this mattcr are as follouas:

1. On September 3, 2019, the Department of Community Development received an application from Richard Ludt for Conditional Use Permit No. 840 to allow the an 396-space parking lot on a 5.79-acre parcel located at 9208 Atlantic Avenue.

2. The proposed parking lot will be limited to providing parking of Amazon delivery vans and their drivers' personal vehicles associated with the Amazon Distribution Center at 9350 Rayo Avenue. Amazon will use the lot for 180 delivery vans and the van drivers' pcrsonal vcliicles.

3. The eastern third of the site is zoned M3 Heavy Maiiufacturing and the remainder of the site is zoned IF Industrial Flex. The Gcneral Plan designation is Rayo Industrial District (Sub Area 2). The surrounding uses to the north and east are industrial, to the south is a school and to the west is a mixture of residential and commercial uses.

4. Table 11.21-3 of the Soutli Gate Zoning Ordinance requires a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of Vehicle Services, Repairs and Storage. Tlic IF Zone requires a CUP ror parking lots. Tlie Conditional Use Pemiit requires Planning Commission approval.

5. The proposed project is located on a vacant 5.79-acre site tliat has street frontage on both Atlantic Avenue and Rayo Avenue. A billboard at tlie nortlieast corner on the Rayo Avenue street frontage will be ren'ioved.

6. A Traf"f-ic Study was prepared by KOA Engineering, calculated the mimber of trips generated by the Amazon Distribution I'acility and the proposed parking lot and assessed the impacts those trips would have on the traffic flour. Ten intersections were studied to determine potential traffic impacts at AM and PM peak hours and as an overall impact. Tlie study coricluded that no project-related mitigation measures are required as the aiiticipated trips would not significantly impact current traffic conditions.

WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission made the following findings:

1. The proposed parking lot is consistent and will not adversely affect the intent and purpose of the South Gate General Plan land use map or objcctives.

The General Plan Land Use Map identifies areas within the City as either Neighborhoods, Districts or Corridors. The project site is vs'ithin the Rayo Industrial District - Subarea 2, Districts are areas of higher intensity developinent that emphasize specific types of activities or characteristics. For each District, or Subarea within a District, the General Plan identifies Place Typcs. Place Types define what type of land use is permitted on a specific parcel. General development pararneters including Density/Intensity, Pedestrian and Public Transit Access are also described for each Place Type.

Wit}tin the Rayo Industrial Subarea 2, Industrial Flex is identified as a Desired Place Type. The Place Type was designed to create a transition between heavier industrial uses and research and development, ofi-ices and retail. The Amazon Distribution Facility and the proposed parking lot which serves it, are considered a logistics/warehouse use which RESOLU'i-ION NO 2020-01 2
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In addition, the project supports the following general plan policies:

Objective E 3.1 Create more employrnent opportunities for South Gate residents Currently, the City is housing-rich and jobs poor. Once fully operational, the project will provide 380 new jobs in South Gate.

Objective CD 8.3 Improve the siisual quality of corridors and districts. The project will result in the removal of the billboard located along Rayo Avenue at the main entrance to the site. Dilapidated walls and chain link fencing will be removed and replaced with new decorative concrete walls, decorative ivrought iron fencing and new landscaping along Atlantic and Rayo Avenues.

Objective CD 8.4 Reduce the impact o>q iSilamtfacturing/Distribution and Light Indxrstrial Flex businesses on adjoining land uses. The project will replace existing chain link fencing with decorate concrete block along the southem property line adjacent to the Tweedy Learning Center.

2. As conditioned, the use will be compatible with the adjacent and surrounding land uses, Located between Rayo Avenue and Atlantic Avenue the site creates a transition between the industrial uses to the north and east and the commercial, residential and educational uses on the west and south. Any existing chain link fence along the property lines will be moved. The perimeter will be improved with a combination of an 8' high decorate concrete block wall and 8' high decorate wrought iron fencing and gates. Street frontage landscaping will be planted consistent with an approved landscape plan, These improvements will create an attractive border to the industrial district to the north and east. Improvements to the site entrance on Rayo Avenue will include removal of the existing billboard and entryway landscaping, decorate concrete-block wall, wrought iron gate, decorative paving, and appropriate signage.

3. To determine that approval of the CUP would not result in detrimental impacts to adjacent properties or to the character or function of the neighborhood, potential impacts on traffic flow, queuing, parking and neighborhood character were analyzed.

Traffic Impact Study Amazon DAX Distribution Facility June 2020 was prepared by KOA Engineers. The repon analyzed trips generated by the distribution facility and the parking lot and the impacts those trips would have on the traffic flow in the area. Ten intersections were studied to determine potential traffic impacts at AM and PM peak hours and overall impacts on area roadways. The traffic analysis reviewed the typical daily traffic impacts as well as the traffic impacts associated with the Amazon's busiest times of the year which are the holiday season and Prime Days a week during July. Although the project did result in an additional 1, 875 trips each day during the busiest times of the year, 4')oA of the trips occurred from 11 pm to 1 am, and 36oA [raom 7 pm to 10 pm. During the rest of the year, the total trips generated each day were 931. Approximately 37% of the trips occurred from 11 pm to l am and 22o/o from 7 pm to 10 pm. The study found that none of the 10 intersections analyzed would be significantly impacted by the project.

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The traffic study also evaluated how increased trafi-ic would affect queuing, or t)ie backup that occurs when vehicles wait to turn at an intersection or at a driveway. Specii-ically, the study evaluated the westbouiid left-turn pocket of the Rayo Avenue/Firestone Boulevard intersection, the two access driveways into tlic Amazon Distribution facility and the Rayo Avenue access driveway into the proposed parking lot. The Rayo Avenue/Firestone Boulevard intersection has an existing 2-lane, 600 foot tuming pocket. Field monitoring of the intersection on two weekdays in January found tliat the maximum lengtli of stacking was 310 feet on one day and 270 feet on the other. Because on both days ample stacking capacity remained in the turning lanes, the study found that the Amazon Distribution Facility and the parking lot would not significantly impact queuing.

Potential parking impacts were also exaniined in the traffic study. The analysis found that the project would acconunodate all parking needs in three parking facilities. The proposed 396-space parking lot will provide adequate parking for the delivery vans and the van drivers' personal vehicles on typical days. Additional van and driver parking during peak times, the lioliday season and Amazon's prime days sale in July, will be provided at an auxiliary 262-space parking lot in the City of Lynwood. En'iployees of the distribution center will park in the 224 spaces located on the Amazon Distribution Facility site.

4. The proposed project will not be detrimental to the public liealth, safety, and wclfare or adversely affect property values or the present and future dcvelopment ofo the surrounding area with the incorporation of the conditions of approval. The project will develop a currently vacant site, provide new sidewalk, street trees and landscaping along approxin'iately 450 feet of Atlantic Blvd, and support the Amazon Distribution facility which has create ovcr 380 new permanent jobs and additional seasonal jobs during tlie holiday season.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission of the City of Soutli Gate, does hereby:

1. Adopt, pursuant to tlie facts outlined in the Initial Study prepared for Conditional Use Permit 840, the Negative Declaration for Conditional Use Permit 840 Amazon Inc. Off- Site Parking Lot; and

2. Adopt tlie findings listed above in support of Conditional Use Permit No. 840; and

3. Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 840 to allow construction of a 396-space parking lot for located at 9208 Atlantic Avenue, to serve as delivery van and delivery van driver parking for the Amazon Distribution facility located at 9350 Rayo Avenue, subject to the attached conditions of approval (Exhibit A).

This approval was adopted by the following vote at the Planning Commission meeting of June 16, 2020.

AYES:

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NOT VOTING:

APPROVE and ADOPTED this 16nd of June, 2020.

Joe Perez
Secretary
City Planning Commission
APPROVED:

Jeru"iy Perez
Vice Chairperson
City Plaru"iing Commission
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 840 - CONDITIONS OF APPROV AL 9350 Rayo Avenue
General Requirements:

Code Compliance

1. The peri'nittee shall comply wit)i all applicable codes, laws, rulcs and regulations including tlie Building and Safety, Public Works, and Zoning Codes olo the City or South Gate and the Health and Fire Codes of the County of Los Angeles.

Approved Plaiis

2. The property shall be developed and operated as an ancillary parking lot substantially in accordance with the approved plans and Site Plan inciuded as Attac}'tment E, unless othenvise approved in vvriting by the Director of Community Development.

Future Construction

3. All future construction or additions to tlie installation shall be subject to review and approval of the Planning Commission, as determined appropriate by the Director of Community Development.

Compliance with Conditions

4. All conditions are to be complied with as of the effective date of tlie conditional use permit.

Intensification of Use

5. This permit shall only be valid until, and shall thereafter expire when. the Planning Commission shall determine, at a hearing at which the peimittee is given sixty (60) days advance written notice, and an opportunity to be }ieard, that an "intensif-ication of use", as defined in subparagraph (i) below, has occurred for which no prior advance written permit approval has been giveri by the City.
a. For the purposes of this section, an "intensification of use" shall be deemed to occur when any of the following shall occur
b. Any change which increases the floor area of the premises by 10% of the existing floor area.
c. Adding new uses or providing new services on the premises. d. Nothing herein is intended to cause the termination of-the Conditional Use Permit solely on tlie basis of change of ownership.

Riaht of the City to Impose Modifications
6; Upon sixty (60) days prior notice given in ivriting, in advance, to the Permittee at a hearing at which tlie Permittee is given an opportunity to be heard, the City shall have the right to modify tlie terms of tliis conditional use permit, to impose such fuither and additional conditions to the conditional usc permit herein granted that are reasonably related to crime prevention, crime protection, parking, traffic, circulation. safety, health, surrounding land use compatibility, noise, vandalism, poor maintenance of propeity, aesthetics and welfarc at or in tlie immediate vicinity of tlie property wliich is the subject of this conditional use permit.

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Citation

7. Any violation of the code requirements and/or conditions of approval may be subject to tlie issuance of a citation that could result in a fine as set by the Planning Commission, after notice, at which time the applicant n'iay address the Commission.

Reimbursement

8. The City Planning Commission may impose, as a condition of continuation, reinstatement or re-issuance of any pennit, a requirement that the Permittee reimburse tlie City for all costs and expenses reasonably incurred in the investigating, identifying, and documenting the violation and in processing infonnation concetning the violation for presentation to the City Planning Commission, and upon appeal, to the City Council.

Expiration of Conditional Use Permit

9. Unless the conditional use permit is exercised within one year from tlie date of approval, tlie conditional use pemiit shall be directed to the Planning Commission for due process to determine reasonability for possible extension.

Applicant and Property Owner Condition Acceptance Affidavit

10. Within thirty (30) days of approval of tlie Project, the Applicant and Property Owner shall certify his/her acceptance of the conditions placed on the approval by signing a notarized Affidavit of Acceptance stating that he/she accepts and shall be bound by all of the conditions.

City Indenfflfication by Applicant

11. The Applicant shall defend, hold hai'mless and indemnify the City and its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers or employees to attack, set aside, void or annul any approval by the City concerning the Project. The City shall promptly notify the Applicant of any filed claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense of the action.

Property Maintenance

12. Applicant shall agree to maintain tlie property and all related on-site improvements and landscaping thereon, including without limitation, buildings, parking areas, lighting, signs, and walls in a first class condition and repair, free of rubbish, debris and other hazards to persons using the same, and in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, ordinances and regulations of all Federal, State, County and local bodies and agencies having jurisdiction, at applicants sole cost and expense. Such maintenance and repair s)'iall include, but not be limited to the following: (i) sweeping and tlte removal of trash and debris as soon as possible but at least within 24 kiours; (ii) the care of all shrubbery, plantings and other landscaping in a healthy condition and replacement of diseased or dead plant material with new material at an age similar to the material being replaced; (iii) maintenance of all irrigation systems in properly operating condition; (iv) the removal of graffiti within 24 hours; and (v) the repair, replacement and restriping of asphalt or concrete paving using the same type of material originally installed, to the end that such paving at all times be kept in a level and smooth condition.

Suspension or Revocation:

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a. The permit or approval was obtained by fraud.
b. The property is not being use for the purpose which is the subject of the permit. c, The use for whicli the approval was granted has ceased or has been suspended for l year or more.
d. The permit or conditions of the approval have been violated; exercised contrary to the terms of approval; or in violation of any statute, ordinance, law or regulation. e. The use for which the approval was granted was exercised in a manner detrimental to the public health or safety, or so as to constitute a public nuisance.

14. Any approval or permit granted by the City shall be directed to the Planning Commission if the property is not being used for the approved or permitted purpose within one (1) year from the date the approval or perniits was issued.

15. If the application or any conditions of the CUP violate the Zoning Code or do not fiilfill the intent of the applicable codes, the Planning Commission shall, following a public hearing, be authorized to take the following actions:
a. Revoke the CUP, revoke and reissue the CUP with new or modified conditions, or modify the conditions of the existing CUP as may be appropxiate under the circumstances.
b. Impose, as a condition of the continuation, reinstatement, or reissuance of tlie CUP, a requirement that the permittee reimburse the City for all costs and expenses reasonably incurred in investigating, identifying, and documenting the violation, and in processing infomiation concerning the violation for presentation to the Planning Cornmission, and, upon any appeal, to the City Cotincil.

16. A prevailing party in any judicial action, administrative proceeding, or special proceeding to abate or to cause the abatement of a public nuisance, or in any appeal or other judicial action arising therefrom, may recover reasonable attorney's fees in accordance with the following subsections:
a. Attomey's fees are not recoverable by any person as a prevailing party unless the city manager, or a designee thereof, or an attorney for and on behalf of the city, elects in writing to seek recovery of the city attorney's fees at the initiation of that individual action or proceeding. Failure to make such an election precludes any entitlement to, or award of, attomey's fees in favor of any person or the city. b. The city is the prevailing party when an admiriistrative or judicial determination is made or affirmed and a person is found to be responsible for one or more conditions or activities that constitute a public nuisance. A person is the prevailing party only when a final administrative or judicial determination completely absolves that person of responsibility for all conditions or activities that were alleged to constitute a public nuisance in that actiorx or proceeding. An administrative or judicial determination that results in findings of responsibility or no responsibility on the pait of a person for conditions or activities that were alleged in that action or proceeding to constitute a public nuisance shall, nevertheless, result in the city being the prevailing party.

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c. Provided the city has made an election to seek attomey's fees, an award of attomey's fees to a person shall not exceed the amount of reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the person in that action or proceeding Planning Conditions

17. Approved Site Plan. Except as set forth in conditions, development shall take place substantially as shown on approved site plans and elevations. Any deviations (e.g. site plan, landscaping, and parking spaces) that still meet the intent of this conditional use permit will be substantially in conformance with this approval. Howeve'r, any material deviation must be approved by the Community Development Department before construction.

18. Parking Lot for Amazon Deliveiy Tlans and the Van Drivers. Use of the property shall be limited to the parking of Amazon delivery vans and their drivers' personal vehicles. The Amazon delivery vans shall be limited to supporting the activities associated with the Amazon distribution facility located at 9350 Rayo Avenue. A sign at the entrance to the parking lot shall be posted stating the following: Pedestrian traffic to and from the parking lot is prohibited.

19. Delivery Van Trips. Delivery vans shall not exceed 180 trips per day on a typical day and 330 trips per day during peak demand times. Peak demand times include the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas and one week in July wl'ien Prime Days are held. .'0. West Property Line Wall (Along Atlantic Avenue). Remove existing wall and chain link fencing along property line and replace with 8' high decorative (e.g., split-face) block wall with capped, decorative,pilasters every 50'. New wall design, material and color shall be subject to the review and approval of the Comrnrinity Development Director.

Fencing to be configured as shown on Exhibit E- Parking lot Site Landscape & Fencing Plan.

21. North Property Line Wall cmd Fencing. Remove all existing chain link fencing.

Construct new 8' high capped decorative (e.g., split-face) block wall. The capped decorative block wall shall extend west 100' along the northem property line from Rayo Avenue towards Atlantic Avenue. A matching wall shall be constructed along the north property line extending from Atlantic Avenue 100' west towards Rayo Avenue. The capped decorative block walls shall be connected with an 8' high decorative wrought iron fence. New wall and fencing design, material and color shall be subject to the review and approval of the Coinrnunity Development Director. Fencing configuration be as shown on Exhibit E- Parking lot Site Landscape & Fencing Plan.

22. South Property Line Wall arid Fencing. Remove all existing chain link fencing.

Constnict new 8' high capped decorative (e.g., split-face) block wall. The capped decorative block wall shall extend west 100' along the southern property line from Rayo Avenue towards Atlantic Avenue. A matching wall shall be constructed along the south propeity line extending from Atlantic Avenue 70' west towards Rayo Avenue. The capped decorative block walls shall be connected with an 8' high decorative wrought iron fence along the remaining portions of the south property line. New wall and fencing design, material and color shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community RESOLU'rlON N0. 2020-01 i 9
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Development Director. Fencing configuration be as shown on Exhibit E- Parking lot Site Landscape & Fencing Plan.

23. Rcryo Avenue Drisiewa)i Entrance Design. Parking lot entrance shall include enhanced pavement and landscaping and be enclosed by 8' high decorative wrought iron gates with solid metal backing. The gates shall flanked by capped pilasters connecting to 8' lThgli decorative concrete block walls. The entrance shall include decorative stamped and stained concrete, landscape treatment and signage. The driveway entrance design, materials and color shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director.

24. Atlantic Avewe Driveway Entrance Use cmd Design. The Parking lot entrance on Atlantic Avenue shall be limited to emergency ingress and egress only. Parking lot entrance shall be enclosed by an 8'high decorative wrought iron gate with solid metal backing. The gate shall be connected to the 8' high decorative concrete block wall and flanked by capped pilasters. The driveway entrance design shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director,

25. Barbed Wire arid Concertina Wire Prohibited. Use of barbed wire, concertina wire or otlier similar material on any walls or fences is prohibited.

26. Street Frontage Landscaping. A detailed landscape plan for the Rayo Avenue and Atlantic Avenue frontage shall be submitted prior to issuance of the rough grading plan.

The plans s)iall include street trees and parkway design. Sidewalks shall be widened to meet ADA standards and match existing pavement. On Atlantic the sidewalk shall match the ADA-compliant sidewalk along the Tweedy Learning Center property to the south.

Ten 36-inch box street'trees sliall be planted in sidewalk trees wells. A minimum of 12, 36"-inch box backdrop trees shall be planted in tlie 12' landscape area adjacent to the sidewalk. Along Rayo Avenue, two 36-inch box street trees shall be planted. The Rayo Avenue 10' parkway shall be landscaped with shrubs and vegetative groundcover that will provide hedge between the parkway and tl'ie adjacent ground filtration area. The filtration area shall be planted in flowering meadow sage. Plant materials and irrigation design shall comply with the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and be consistent with the draft landscape plans included in tlie project design plans referenced in under General Requirements Condition 2. The landscape plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director.

27. Street Trees. Street trees are located within the public right-of-way. See Public Works Condition No. 17.

28. Lighting. Onsite lighting shall be installed to ensure the safety of the parking lot users and minimize light overspill onto adjacent properties. Prior to issuance of building permits for paving the site, tlie applicant shall have submitted and approved a lighting plan and photometric study. The lighting plan subject to the review and approval of tlie Community Development Director and Police Chief.

29. Signs. All signs shall require a Sign Permit issued by the Planning Division prior to installation.

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30. Knox Box. The emergency gate on Atlantic Avenue shall be secured with a knox box allowing access to local emergency services including police and fire.

31. Billboard Removal. The billboard adjacent to Rayo Avenue at the nonheast corner of the site shall be removed by November 15, 2020.

Public Works Department
General Conditions

32. Prior to the issuance of building and public works permits, the applicant shall:

33. Prepare street, drainage, water, sewer, grading, lighting and signing and striping improvement plans showing all existing and proposed public works improvements and dry utilities as described in tlie Public Works Department conditions below. Said plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer on City approved title blocks.

34. Provide an engineer's estimate for all public works improvements and pay all plan-check fees in accordance with the latest fee schedule prior to plan review.

35. Developer shall deposit $5,000 with the City to cover the City's cost for review of pre- development submittals such as preliminary plans, including traffic, civil, planning and environrnentaI consultants, etc.

36. The developer shall pay LID and SWPPP Plan Check fees. Review is done by City's Environmental Consultant, John Hunter & Associates.

37. Pay perinit, construction management and inspection fees associated with this project in accordance with the latest Public Improvement Plan Check fee schedtile at the time of pemiit issuaiice and inspection.

38. Coordinate all Public Works improvements inspection with the Public Works Department at least 48 hours prior to comn'iencing work. Contact John Rico at (323) 563-9594 to arrange for a Public Works inspection.

39. Developer's contractor, subcontractors, and consultants working on this project must obtain and pay City Business License and permits fees.

40. Prior to the City's acceptance of the public improvements, developer shall submit a refundable deposit in the amount of $3,000, which will be refunded upon receipt of "Record Drawings" for all the required improvements on approved Mylar(s) and AutoCAD files on a CD.

41. Comply with the requirements of the American Disability Act (ADA compliance) in regards to access ramps, sidewalks, driveway and any public access pathways.

42. Comply with the City's Community Development Ordinance pertaining to construction debris tecycling. Contact the Building & Safety Department to obtain a Construction & Demolition Debris Waste Reduction Recycling Plan forms.

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43. Developer to contact the City's Waste Hauling Company (Waste Management) at (800) 774-0222 and obtain approval for the location of waste disposal container(s), including facilities for recycling.

44. Developer must comply with all applicable Soutli Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) regulations.

Streets

45. Remove and reconstruct any and all damaged/or deficient existing improvements including but not limited to driveways, access ramps, alley approach, curb and gutter, sidewalk within the parkway along the perimeter of the proposed development. Existing sidewalks with non-compliant ADA cross slope exceeding 2o/o shall be replaced.

46. All existing driveways that are being replaced with new driveways on Rayo Avenue and Atlantic Avenue will require new curb and gutter and full-widtli sidewalk to match existing.

47. Construct new driveways at least 3 feet (for coIlector streets) or 5 feet (for arterial streets) away from any above-ground obstructions in the public right-of-way to the top of the driveway. Othenvise the obstruction shall be relocated at the developer's expense.

Ensure that each driveway provides proper pedestrian access across, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The final layout and site driveway design shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. Any driveway shall meet the minimum distance requirements from the railroad crossing established by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).

48. Proposed new driveways will meet the classification of commercial driveways (Minimum width required is 26 feet).

49. Construct new tree welts and plant new 36-inch boxed street trees on Rayo Avenue and Atlantic Avenue. Tree wells shall be located 50' on center. Install decorative cast iron tree well covers. The species of any new street trees shall be in accordance with the Citywide Tree Master Plan. All tree wells shall be inigated with dedicated inigation line,

50. Proposed landscape shall be designed to incorporate water conservation tecl'iniques through application of xeriscape landscaping principles. Landscape plan to include drought tolerant plants with limited turf, efficient irrigation system and use of Califomia native plants.

51. Remove and replace damaged and/or deficient road pavement located between the edge of gutter and the striping of the number one lane along the property frontage on Atlantic Avenue. New pavement section shall be 8 inches of full depth asphalt concrete.

52. Slury seal witli Type II slurry, from the edge of gutter to the striping of the number one lane along the property frontage on Atlantic Avenue. Restore pavement markings as needed.

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53. Reconstruct existing asphalt pavement, fiill width, from edge of gutter to edge of gutter, along the frontage of the new parking lot to tbe southern propeity line of the proposed distribution center on Rayo Avenue. The proposed stnictural section shall be per tlie recoinrnendations of an approved geotechnical repoit. The geotechnical report shall be prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer, subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. Reconstruction of this segment of the asphalt pavement shall be coordinated, and constructed concurrently, witli the reconstruction of the asphalt paven'ient segment conditioned ripon the distribution center project located at 9350 Rayo Avenue, to minimize the traffic impacts. Limits of work to be identified on the civil improvement plans and approved by the City Engineer.

54. Any damages done to existing public improvements during construction sliall be removed and replaced to original condition per the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 55, Any cross flow drainage from the property over the sidewalks is not permitted. Construct parkway drains as required.

56. Where utility cuts on concrete pavement are proposed, tlie entire concrete panel shall be removed and reconstructed.

57. Centerline ties, property corners and benchmark monument shall be preserved in the public right of way. In the event that ties, property comers and benchmark monuments are disturbed or removed, a licensed surveyor shall re-establish and file required comer record survey with the Los Angeles County Surveyors office. All recorded copies of the documents shall be submitted to the City aloxig witli the final set of as-built plans.

58. In order to meet the City's Lighting Master Plan, developer shall verify that the frontage of the proposed development meets the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) minimum standards for streetlight illumination for Rayo Avenue and Atlantic Avenue. If deemed insufficient, developer shall design and construct the necessary lighting improvements.

Provide a photometric analysis for Rayo Ave. Install new streetlights if lighting distribution is inadequate

59. Remove any encroachments or interfering facilities, i.e. existtng pay phones from the public right of way as directed by the City Engineer.

60. The developer shall install/replace street name signs, stop signs, and all other miscellaneous signage as required by the City Engineer. The scope of signage improvements is to be initially determined by the developer's traffic engineer based primarily on the roadway improvements required by Conditions of Approval, the traffic improvements required by the development's traffic study and any signage necessary to control ingress/egress to tlie development.

61. Paint property address on tlie curb, in front of the proposed development, to tl'ie City and Fire Departments satisfaction.

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Boulevard. Developer shall pay all associate fees and costs.

Right-Of-Way Dedication, Easements and Lot Merger

63. Developer shall provide a copy of the Title Report to the City Engineer.

64. Developer shall submit the required document for the roadway dedication or ai'iy proposed easements. Comply with all requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, the City of Soutli Gate Municipal Code and all the applicable state and local laws.

Grading and Drainage
65, Comply witli all Federal, State, and local agency requirements pertaining to the Cleaii Water Act, which establishes regulations, set forth in the Countywide National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit.

66. Comply with the City's Storm Water Management Ordinance. Implement all NPDES requirements and Best Management Practices during and after construction. Provide and obtain approval of a site-specific Erosion Control Plan.

67. Submit a Grading and Drainage plans prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department and Building Division. Show all existing and proposed driveways, curb & gutter, sidewalks, curb ramps, street trees, tree wells, street lights, street signs, power poles, fire hydrants, utility boxes, meters, curb drains, etc. on tl'ie plans. Provide LID Plan and calculations required to address storm water discharge and NPDES requirements by City's Environtnental Consultant, John Hunter and Associates (See attached requirements).

68. Submit Geotechnical reports, including but not limited to infiltration, percolation reports.

69. All on-site parking and circulation areas shall be paved as required by a pavement engineering or geotechnical report prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer, subject to the review and approval of the Public Works and Cornrnunity Development Departments.

70. Provide a final detailed drainage study (prepared by a registered/licensed civil engineer) for review and approval. Tl"ie study shall include existing and proposed hydrologic conditions as well as hydraulic calculations (per Los Angeles County fortnat) for all drainage control devices and storm drain lines.

71. Grading plan will include geotechnical and geologist certification, stating that grading plan has been reviewed and found to be in conformance with the recommendations as outlined in the soils and geological report.

72. Historical or existing storm water flow from adjacent lots must be received and directed by gravity to the street, a public drainage facility, or an approved drainage easen'ient.

73. Dust control operations sliall be performed by the developer at the time, location and in the amount required and as often as necessary to prevent the excavation or fill work, RF.SOLUTION N0. 2020-01 114
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demolition operation, or other activities from producing dust in amounts harmful to people or causing a nuisance to persons living nearby or occupying buildings in the vicinity of the work. The developer is responsible for compliance with Fugitive Dust Regulations issued by the Air Quality Management District (AQMD).

Sewer

74. The developer shall prepare a comprehensive Sewer Capacity Study signed and stamped by a registered Civil Engineer addressing tlie sewer needs of the new proposed site and pay all required review fees. Initial deposit of $761 is required to initiate the plan check.

Actual costs of the review will be billed to the developer as the plan check progresses.

Based on the Sewer Capacity Study, the developer might be required to pay for any necessary sewer upgrades. The limits of the upgrades shall be to the downstream point of connection to where sufficient capacity exists. If in case the sewer connection is made to Los Angeles County sewer system, the developer may need to coordinate and get approval from Los Angeles County Sanitation District and pay any associated County fees. This cot'idition is applicable to the extent that sewer improvements are proposed for the site.

75. Install adequate sewer lateral(s) to serve the proposed development, and abandon any existing sewer laterals and sewer cleanouts that will not be used, to the satisfaction of the Public Works and Building & Safety Departments. Sewer laterals will be abandoned in place with either cement slurry backfill or concrete bulkhead plug per City Standard Plans.

76. The developer shall consult the City Engineer to determine the sewer location and design requirements. Relocation of any public sewer lines shall be subject to approval by the City Engineer. Pavement moratoriun'i applies.

Water

77. Conduct a Water System Capacity Study and provide a copy of the report to the City for review and approval. If higher water needs are detei'n'iined, then the developer will pay for any water upgrade needed to meet the demand. Developer to pay for all costs incurred for the review of the capacity study. This condition is applicable to the extent that water service upgrades area needed to meet the water demand of the proposed site.

78. All proposed improvements shall be served by adequately sized water mains and water service lines to accommodate the total domestic, landscape and fire flows. Plans shall include size, type and location of the proposed fire hydrants approved by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). Provide fire flow calculations to justify the size and the velocity in the pipe (not to exceed 10 ft/sec)

79. Coordinate with the City's Water Division regarding removal of all existing water meters that will not be used by the development.

80. Existing water meter needs to be relocated or abandoned. Water meters are not allowed along driveways.

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81. Developer shall pay Water Development Impact Fees per the latest City Fee Schedule.

Fee is dependent on water meter sizcs. Development Water Impact fees are paid at the time of obtaining the building permit.

82. Relocation of any public water lines shall be subject to approval by the City Engineer.

Pavement moratorium applies.

83. Traffic

84. Clear unobstructed sight distance lines shall meet AASHT0 guidelines and shall be shown on the improvement plans at driveways.

85. Upon completion of construction, developer shall remove temporary construction markings (USA marking).

86. All public and private signage and markings for vehicular traffic shall conform to t)ie prosiisions of the Califomia Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA-MUTCD).

87. The developer shall submit (as part of the environmental document) a Traffic Impact Study, that encompasses the subject property signed and stamped by a registered Traff-ic Engineer addressing potential safety issues, trip generation. distribution and assignment, queuing analysis, line of sight, intemal circulation and overall operational impacts to Rayo Avenue and Atlantic Avenue. Developer sliall implement improvements and mitigations recommended by the Traffic Impact Study. In lieu of a site specific Traffic Impact Study, it is to submit a Traffic In'ipact Study that encompasses the parking lot project.

Utilities
88, Developer is responsible for research on private utility lines (Gas, Edison, Telephone, Cable, Irrigation, etc.) to ensure there are no conflicts with the site.

89.A11 existing on-site utility lines and existing utility lines serving the proposed deveIopment, that conflict with the project, shall be relocated. removed, or abandoned at the developer's expense to the satisfaction of tlie City Engineer. Pavement moratorium applies.

90. For all electrical needs the developer will coordinate with SCE Plaiu'ier.

91. All onsite overhead utility servicing tlie development shall be placed underground. Any significant proposed utility underground vaults or meter sliall be located away from the proposed driveways.

92. Remove any abandoned above ground utilities within the Parkway area including but not limited service pedestals, pull boxes, etc.

93. All proposed on-site sewer. water, and drainage Facilities shall be private systen'i(s) maintained by the property otvner.

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Use and Occupancy

94. Complete Public Works improveinents prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy.

Developer may consult the Departn'ient of Public Works to request approval to implement and/or construct public improvements required in the conditions of approval after the certificate of occupancy is issued. The Departinent of Public Works may approve and/or deny approval of the request, partially or in its entirety, at the full discretion of the Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works. Any public improvements not completed prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy shall require the developer to enter into a development agreement and post the lleCeSSal7 securities in the amount approved by the AsSistant City Manager/Director of Public Works and in a form approved by the City Attorney. All public improvements shall be completed at the developer's cost.

95. In accordancc with the process described in Chapter 11.52.40 of the South Gate Municipal Code, the City reserves the right to add additional conditions as deemed necessary to comply with liealth and safety requirements.

96. Prior to issuaxice of a release of Use and Occupancy, all the above conditions shall be complied with and all the improvements are in place.

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RESOLUTION N0. 2020-01

A RESOLUT ION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF

THE CITY OF SOUTH GATE, ST ATE OF CALIFORNIA
,APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 840 TO
ALLOW A 396-SPACE OFF-SITE PARKING FACIIATY

FOR THE AMAZON DISTRIBUTION CENTER IN THE

INDUSTRIAL FLEX (IF) AND HEAVY
M ANUFACTURING (M3) ZONING DISTRICTS AT 9208
ATLANTIC AVENUE (AJ'N: 6223-012-049)
WHEREAS, on September 3, 2019. Richard Ludt (Internal Removal Specialists representative), 8900 Atlantic Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280 ("Applicant"), filed an application for Conditional Use Permit No. 840 (CUP) to consider a request for aconditional use permit to allowthe establishment ofan 396-space parking lot on a 5.79-acre parcel located at 9208 Atlantic Avenue; and WHEREAS, the parking facility is intended to provide parking for Amazon delivery vans and their drivers' personal vehicles. The Amazon delivery vans shall be limited to supporting the activities associated with the Amazon distribution facility located at 9350 Rayo Avenue; and WHEREAS, notice of intent to adopt a Negative Declaration and a public hearing notice to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 840 before this Planning Commission, on May 19, 2020 was posted on the site on April 28, 2020, mailed to surrounding properties and property owners on April 29, 2020 and publislied in the Long Beach Press Tele,rrram on May 7, 2020; and WHEREAS, the applicant requested a continuance of the Planning Con'imission public hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 840 on May 19, 2020. In response to that request the public hearing was continued to June 2, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission meeting of June 2, 2020 was canceled and all items were continued to the next regular Planning Commission meeting on June 16, 2020; and WHEREAS, to ensure tliat the public received adequate notice of the meeting, notice was posted on the site and mailed to property owners and occupants within al,000 feet of the project on June 9, 2020; and a notice of continuation was published in the Long Beach Press on June 10, 2020; and
WHEREAS,a full and fair public hearing was held to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 840 before this Planning Commission, on June 16, 2020; and WHEREAS, studies and investigations were made and a staff report with recommendations was submitted; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the criteria and authority contained in the California Environmental Quality !'ict (CEQA) of 1970 and tlie CEQA Guidelines, an Initial Study and Negative Declaration was prepared by Blodgett Baylosis Environmental Planners for the proposed project; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission determined that tlie facts of this matter are as follows:

1. On September 3, 2019, the Depaitment of Coi'nrnunity Development received an application from Richard Ludt for Conditional Use Permit No. 840 to allow the an 396-space parking lot on a 5.79-acre parcel located at 9208 Atlantic Avenue.

2. The proposed parking lot will be limited to providing parking of Amazon delivery vans and their drivers' personal vehicles associated with the Amazon Distribution Center at 9350 Rayo Avenue.

Amazon will use the lot for 180 deliveiy vans and the van drivers' personal vehicles.

3. The eastern third of the site is zoned M3 Heavy Manufacturing and tlie remainder of the site is zoned IF Industrial Flex. The General Plan designation is Rayo Industrial District (Sub Area 2).

The surrounding uses to the north and east are industrial, to tlie south is a school and to the west is a mixture of residential and commercial uses.

4. Table 11.21-3 of the South Gate Zoning Ordinance requires a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of Vehicle Services, Repairs and Storage. The Conditional Use Permit requires Planning Commission approval.

5. The proposed project is located on a vacant 5.79-acre site that has street frontage on both Atlantic Avenue and Rayo Avenue. A billboard at the northeast corner on tlie Rayo Avenue street frontage will be removed.

6. A Traffic Study was prepared by KOA Engineering, calculated the number of trips generated by the Amazon Distribution Facility and the proposed parking lot and assessed the impacts those trips would have on the traffic flow. Ten intersections were studied to determine potential traffic impacts at AM and PM peak hours and as an overall impact. The study concluded that no project-related mitigation measures are required as the anticipated trips would not significantly impact current traffic conditions.

WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission made the following findings:

1. The proposed parking lot is consistent and will not adversely affect the intent and purpose of the South Gate General Plan land use map or objectives.

The General Plan Land Use Map identifies areas within the City as either Neighborhoods, Districts or Corridors. The project site is within the Rayo Industrial District - Subarea 2.

Districts are areas of higher intensity development that emphasize specific types of activities or characteristics. For each District, or Subarea within a District, the General Plan identifies Place Types. Place Types define what type of land use is permitted on a specific parcel.

General development parameters including Density/Intensity, Pedestrian and Public Transit Access are also described for each Place Type.

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research and development, off-ices and retail. The Amazon Distribution Facility and the proposed parking lot whicli serves it, are considered a logistics/warehouse use which is a permitted land use in the Industt-ial Flex Place Type. As a result, the proposed parking lot is consistent with the general plan land use map.

In addition, the project suppoits the following general plan policies:

Objective E 3.1 Create more employment opportunities for South Gate residents Cunently, the City is housing-rich and jobs poor. Once fully operational, the project will provide 380 new jobs in South Gate.

Objectiyie CD 8.3 Irnprove the visual quality of crirridors anddistricts. The project will result in the removal of the billboard located along Rayo Avenue at the main entrance to the site.

Objective CD 8.4 Redt.tce the impact on iWaintfacturing,Distribution and Light Industrial Flex businesses on adjoining land uses. The project will replace existing chain link fencing with decorate concrete block along the southern property line adjacent to the Tweedy Learning Center.

2. As conditioned, the use will be compatible with the adjacent and surrounding land uses.

Located between Rayo Avenue and Atlantic Avenue the site creates a transition between the industrial uses to the north and east and the commercial, residential and educational uses on the west and south. Any existing chain link fence along the property lines will be moved.

The perimeter will be improved with a combination of an 8' high decorate concrete block wall and 8' high decorate wrought iron fencing and gates. Street frontage landscaping will be planted consistent with an approved landscape plan. These improvements will create an attractive border to the industrial district to the north and east. Improvements to the site entrance on Rayo Avenue will include removal of the existing billboard and entryway landscaping, decorate concrete-block wall, wrought iron gate, decorative paving, and appropriate stgnage.

3. To detennine that approval of tlie CUP would not result in detrimental impacts to adjacent properties or to the character or function of the neighborhood, potential impacts on traffic flow, queuing, parking and neighborhood character were analyzed.

Traffic Impact Study Amazon DAX Distribution Facility June 2020 was prepared by KOA Engineers. The report analyzed trips generated by the distribution facility ai'id the parking lot and the impacts those trips would have on the traffic flow in the area. Ten intersections were studied to determine potential traffic impacts at AM and PM peak hours and overall impacts on area roadways. The trafi-ic analysis reviewed the typical daily traffic impacts as well as the traffic impacts associated with the Amazon's busiest times of the year which are the holiday season and Prime Days a week during July. Although the project did result in an additional 1, 875 trips each day during the busiest tin'ies oftheyear, 42% ofthe trips occurred from 11 pm to Jam, and 36% from 7 pm to 10 pm. During the rest ofthe year, the total trips generatedeachdaywere671. Approximately37o/oofthetripsoccurredfromllpmtolam and 22% from 7 pm to 10 pm. The study found that none of the 10 intersections analyzed would be significantly impacted by the project.

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The traffic study also evaluated how increased traffic would affect queuing, or the backup that occurs wlien vehicles wait to turn at an intersection or at a driveway. Specifically, the study evaluated the westbound left-turn pocket of the Rayo Avenue/Firestone Boulevard intersection, the two access driveways into the Amazon Distribution facility and the Rayo Avenue access driveway into the proposed parking lot. The Rayo Avenue/Firestone Boulevard intersection has an existing 2-lane, 600 foot turning pocket. Field monitoring of the intersection on two weekdays in January found that the maximum length of stacking was 310feetononedayand270feetontheother. Becauseonbothdaysamplestackingcapacity remained in tlie tuming lanes, the study found that the Amazon Distribution Facility and the parking lot would not significantly impact queuing.

Potential parking impacts were also examined in the traffic study. The analysis found that the project would accommodate all parking needs in tliree parking facilities. The proposed 396-space parking lot will provide adequate parking for the delivery vans and the van driver's personal vehicles on typical da>is. Additional van and driver parking during peak times, the holiday season and Amazon's prime days sale in July, will be provided at an auxiliary 262-space parking lot in the City of Lynwood. Employees oftlie distribution center will park in the 224 spaces located on site.

4. The subject application will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare or adversely affect property values or the present and future development of the surrounding area with the incorporation of the conditions of approval. The project will develop a currently vacant site, provide new sidewalk, street trees and landscaping along approximately 450 feet of Atlantic Blvd, and support the Amazon Distribution facility which has create over 380 new permanent jobs and additional seasonal jobs during the holiday season.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission of the City of South Gate, does hereby:

1. Adopt, pursuant to the facts outlined in the Initial Study prepared for Conditional Use Permit 840, tlie Negative Declaration for Conditional Use Permit 840 Amazon Inc. Off-Site Parking Lot; and

2. Adopt the findings listed above in suppoit of Conditional Use Permit No. 840; and

3. Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 840 to allow construction of a 396-space parking lot for located at 9208 Atlantic Avenue, to serve as delivery van and delivery van driver parking for the Amazon Distribution facility located at 9350 Rayo Avenue, subject to the attached conditions of approval (Exhibit A).

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This approval was adopted by the following vote at tl'ie Plaru'iing Commission meeting of June 16, 2020.

AYES: Chairperson Jenny Perez, Vice Chairperson Fabiola Inzunza, Commissioners Jose Delgado, Jose De La Paz, and Diego Sepulveda.

NOES:

ABSENT:

NOT VOTING:

APPROVE and ADOPTED this 1 6nd of June, 2020.
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EXHIBIT A
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CONDITIONAL USE PERAIIT N0. 840 - CONDITIONS OF APPROV AL 9350 Rayo Avenue
General Requirements:

1. Code Compliance
The permittee shall comply with all applicable codes, laws, rules and regulations including tlie - Building and Safety, Public Works, and Zoning Codes ofthe City of South Gate and the Health and Fire Codes of the County of Los Angeles.

2. Approved Plans
The propeity shall be developed and operated as an ancillary parking lot substantially in accordance with the approved plans and Site Plan included as Attachment D, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Director of Community Development.

3. Future Construction
All future construction or additions to the installation shall be subject to review and approval of the Planning Commission, as determined appropriate by the Director of Community Development.

4. Compliance with Conditions
All conditions are to be complied with as of the effective date of the conditional use permit.

5. Intensification of Use
This permit shall only be valid until, and shall thereafter expire when, the Planning Commission shall determine, at a hearing at which the permittee is given sixty (60) days advaiice written notice, and an opportunity to be heard, that an "intensification of use", as defined in subparagraph (i) below, has occutared for which no prior advance written permit approval has been given by the City.
i. For the purposes of this section, an "intensification of use" shall be deemed to occur when any of the following shall occur
ii. Any change which increases tlie floor area of the premises by 10% of the existing floor area.
iii. Adding new uses or providing new services on the premises. iv. Nothing herein is intended to cause the termination of the Conditional Use Permit solely on the basis of change of ownership.

6. Right of the City to Impose Modifications
Upon sixty (60) days prior notice given in writing, in advance, to the Permittee at a hearing at which the Permittee is given an opportunity to be heard, the City shall have the right to modify the terms of this conditional use permit, to impose such further and additional conditions to the conditional use permit herein granted that are reasonably related to crime prevention, crime protection, parking, traffic, circulation, safety, health, surrounding land use compatibility, noise, vandalism, poor maintenance of property, aesthetics and welfare at or in the immediate vicinity of the property which is tlie subject of this conditional use pennit.

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7. Citation
Any violation of the code requiren'ients and/or conditions of approval may be subject to the issuance of a citation that could result in a fine as set by the Planning Comn'iission, affer notice, at which time the applicant may address the Commission.

8. Reimbursement
The City Planning Commission may impose, as a condition of continuation, reinstatement or re-issuance of any petmit, a requirement that the Permittee reimburse the City for all costs and expenses reasonably incuned in the investigating, identifying, and documenting the violation and in processing information concerning the violation for presentation to the City Planning Commission, and upon appeal, to the City Council.

9. Expiration of Conditional Use Permit
Unless the conditional use permit is exercised within one year from the date of approval, the conditional use permit shall be directed to the Planning Commission for due process to determine reasonability for possible extension.

10. Applicant and Property Oivner Condition Acceptance Affidavit Within thirty (30) days of approval of the Project, the Applicant and Property Owner sliall certify his/her acceptance of the conditions placed on the approval by signing a notarized Affidavit of Acceptance statingthat he/she accepts and shall be bound by all ofthe conditions.

11. City Indemnification by Applicant
The Applicant shall defend, hold harmless and indemnify the City and its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers or employees to attack, set aside, void or annul any approval by the City conceming the Project.

The City shall promptly notify the Applicant of any filed claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense of the action.

12. Entitlement Expiration
This approval is valid for a period of 12 months from the date of final determination. If the use approved by this action is not established within such a period of time, this approval shall terminate and shall be null and void.

13. Property Maintenance
Applicant shall agree to maintain the property and all related on-site improvements and landscaping thereon, including without limitation, buildings, parking areas, lighting, signs, and walls in a first class condition and repair, free of rubbish, debiis and other hazards to persons using the same, and in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, ordinances and regulations of all Federal, State, County and local bodies and agencies having jurisdiction, at applicants sole cost and expense. Such maintenance and repair shall inclride, but not be limited to the following: (i) sweeping and the removal of trash and debris as soon as possible but at least within 24 hours; (ii) the care or all shrubbery, plantings and other landscaping in a healthy COnditiOn and replaCement Of diSeaSed Or dead plant material With new material at an age similar to the material being replaced; (iii) maintenance of all irrigation systems in properly operating condition; (iv) the removal of graffiti within 24 hours; and (v) the repair, replacement RESOLU nON NO 2020-01 i 7
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ai'id restriping of asphalt or concrete paving using the same type ofmaterial originallyinstalled, to the end that such paving at all times be kept in a level and smooth condition.

Suspension or Revocation:

1. A public hearing consistent with Chapter 11.50 (Administration) shall be held for the consideration of a permit revocation. Pursuant to Chapter 11.51, a permit or any associated conditions may be revoked or modified by the Planning Commission subject to any of the following grounds:
a. The permit or approval was obtained by fraud.
b. The propeity is not being use for the purpose whicli is the subject of the permit. c. The use for which the approval was granted has ceased or has been suspended for lyear or more.
d. The permit or conditions of the approval have been violated; exercised contrary to the terms of approval; or in violation of any stahite, ordinance, law or regulation. e. The use for which the approval was granted was exercised in a manner detrimental to the public liealth or safety, or so as to constitute a public nuisance.

2. Any approval or permit granted by the City becomes null and void if the propeity is not being used for the approved or permitted purpose within one (1) yeg from the date the approval or permits was issued, consistent with the provisions identified within Section 11.55 Nonconforming Uses and Buildings.

3. If the application or any conditions of the CUP violate the Zoning Code or do not fulfill the intent of the applicable codes, the Planning Commission shall, following a public hearing, be authorized to take the following actions:
a. RevoketheCUP,revokeandreissuetheCUPwithnewormodifiedconditions,ormodify the conditions of the existing CUP as may be appropriate under the circumstances, b. Impose, as a condition of the continuation, reinstatement, or reissuance of the CUP, a requirement that the permittee reimburse the City for all costs and expenses reasonably incurred in investigating, identifying, and documenting the violation, and in processing information concerning the violation for presentation to the Planning Commission, and, upon any appeal, to the City Council.

4. A prevailing party in any judicial action, administrative proceeding, or special proceeding to abate or to cause the abatement of a public nuisance, or in any appeal or other judicial action arising therefrom, may recover reasonable attorney's fees in accordance with the following subsections:
a. Attorney's fees are not recoverable by any person as a prevailing party unless the city manager, or a designee thereof, or an attomey for and on behalf of the city, elects in writing to seek recovery of the city attorney's fees at the initiation oftliatindividual action or proceeding. Failure to make such an election precludes any entitlement to, or award of, attomey's fees in favor of any person or the city.
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that constitute a public nuisance. A person is the prevailing party only when a final administrative orjudicial determination completely absolves that person of responsibility for all conditions or activities that were alleged to constitute a public nuisance in that action or proceeding. An administrative or judicial determination that results in findings of responsibility or no responsibility on the part of aperson for conditions or activities that were alleged in that action or proceeding to constitute a public nuisance shall, nevertheless, result in the city being the prevailing party. c. Providedthecityhasmadeanelectiontoseekattorney'sfees,anawardofattomey'sfees to a person shall not exceed the amount of reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the person in that action or proceeding.

Planning Conditions

1. Approved Site Plcm. Except as set forth in conditions, development shall take place substantially as shown on approved site plans and elevations. Any deviations (e.g. site plan, landscaping, and parking spaces) that still meet the intent of this conditional use petamit will be substantially in conformance withthis approval. However, any material deviationmust be approved by the Community Development Department before construction.

2. Parking Lot for Amazon Deliveiy Ti'ans and the Van Drivers. Use of the property shall be limited to the parking of Amazon delivery vans and their drivers' personal vehicles. The Amazon delivery vans shall be limited to supporting the activities associated with the Amazon distribution facility located at 9350 Rayo Avenue. A sign at the entrance to the parking lot shall be posted stating the following: Pedestrian traffic to and from the parking lot is prohibited.

3. ne7iveryFzmTrips.Deliveryvansshallnotexceedl80tripsperdayonatypicaldayand280 trips per day during peak demand times. Peak demand times include the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas and one week in July when Prime Days are held.

4. West Property Line Wall (Along Atlantic Avenue). Remove existing wall and chain link fencing along property line and replace with 8' high decorative (e.g., split-face) block wall with capped, decorative pilasters every 50'. New wall design, material and color shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director. Fencing to be configured as shown on Exhibit A.

5. North Property Line Wall and Fencing. Remove all existing chain link fencing. Construct new 8' high capped decorative (e.g., split-face) block wall. The capped decorative block wall shall extend west 100' along the northern property line from Rayo Avenue towards Atlantic Avenue. A matching wall shall be constnicted along the north property line extending from Atlantic Avenue 100' west towards Rayo Avenue. The capped decorative block walls shall be connected with an 8' high decorative wrought iron fence. New wall and fencing design, material and color shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director. Fencing configuration be as shown on Exhibit A.

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wall shall extend west 100' along the southem property line from Rayo Avenue towards Atlantic Avenue. A matching wall shall be constructed along the south property line extending from Atlantic Avenue 70' west towards Rayo Avenue. The capped decorative block walls shall be connected with an 8' high decorative wrought iron fence along the remaining portions of the south property line. New wall and fencing design, material and color shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director.

Fencing configuration be as shown on Exhibit A.

7. Rayo Avenue Driveway E>ztrance Design. Parking lot entrance shall include enhanced pavement and landscaping and be enclosed by 8' high decorative wrought iron gates with solid metal backing. The gates shall be connected to the 8' high decorative concrete block walls along the north and south property and flanked by capped pilasters. The entrance shall include decorative stamped and stained concrete, landscape treatment and signage. The driveway entrance design, materials and color shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director.

8. Atlantic Avenue Driveway Entrcmce Use and Design. The Parking lot entrance on Atlantic Avenue shall be limited to emergency ingress and egress only. Parking lot entrance shall be enclosed by an 8'high decorative wrought iron gate with solid metal backing. The gate shall be connected to the 8' high decorative concrete block wall and flanked by capped pilasters.

The driveway entrance design shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director.

9. Barbed Wire and Concertina Wire Prohibited. Use of barbed wire, concertina wire or other similar material on any walls or fences is prohibited.

10. Street Frontage Landscaping. A detailed landscape plan for the Rayo Avenue and Atlantic Avenue frontage shall be submitted prior to issuance of the rough grading plan. The plans shall include street trees and parkway design. Plant materials and irrigation design shall comply with the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and be consistent with the draft landscape plans included in the project design plans referenced in under General Requirements Condition 2. Trees within the landscape setback shall be a minimum of 36" box. The landscape plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director.

11. Street Trees. Street trees are located within the public right-of-way. See Public Works Condition No. 17.

12. Lighting. Onsite lighting shall be installed to ensure tlie safety of the parking lot users and minimize light overspill onto adjacent propeities. Prior to issuance of building permits for paving the site, the applicant shall have submitted and approved a lighting plan and photometric study. The lighting plan subject to the review and approval of the Cornrnunity Development Director and Police Chief.

13. Signs. All signs shall require a Sign Permit issued by the Planning Division prior to installation.

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14. Knox Box. The emergency gate on Atlantic Avenue shall be secured witli a knox box allowing access to local emergency services including police and fire.

15.BillboardRemoval. ThebillboardadjacenttoRayoAvenueatthenortheastcomerofthesite shall be removed by November 15, 2020.

Public Works Department
General Conditions
Prior to the issuance of building and public works permits, tlie applicant shall:

Prepare street, drainage, water, sewer, grading, lighting and signing and striping improvement plans showing all existing and proposed public works improvements and dry utilities as described in the Public Works Department conditions below. Said plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer on City approved title blocks.

Provide an engineer's estimate for all public works improven'ients and pay all plan-check fees in accordance with the latest fee schedule prior to plan review.

Developer shall deposit $5,000 with the City to cover the City's cost for review of pre- development submittals such as preliminary plans, including traffic, civil, planning and environmental consultants, etc.

Tlie developer shall pay LID and SWPPP Plan Check fees. Review is done by City's Environmental Consultant, John I-Iunter & Associates.

Pay permit, construction management and inspection fees associated witli this project in accordance with tlie latest Public Improvement Plan Check fee schedule atthe time ofpermit issuance and inspection.

Coordinate all Public Works improvements inspection with the Public Works Department at least 48 hours prior to cornmencing work. Contact John Rico at (323) 563-9594 to arrange for a Public Works inspection.

Developer's contractor, subcontractors, and consultants working on this project must obtain and pay City Business License and permits fees.

Prior to the City's acceptance of the public improvements, developer shall submit a refundable deposit in the amount of $3,000, which will be refunded upon receipt of "Record Drawings" for all the required improvements on approved Mylar(s) and AutoCAD files on a CD.

Comply with the requirements of the American Disability Act (ADA compliance) in regards to access ramps, sidewalks, driveway and any public access pathways.

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debris recycling. Contact the Bui)ding & Safcty Department to obtain a Construction & Demolition Debris Waste Reduction Recycling Plan forms.

11. Developer to contact the City's Waste Hauling Company (Waste Management) at (800) 774- 0222 and obtain approval for tlie location of waste disposal container(s), including facilities for recycling.

12. Developer must comply with all applicable South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) regulations.

Streets

13. Remove and reconstruct any and all damaged/or deficient existing improvements including but not limited to driveways, access ramps, alley approach, curb and gutter, sidewalk within tlie parkway along the perimeter of the proposed development. Existing sidewalks with non- compliant ADA cross slope exceeding 2% sliall be replaced.

14. All existing driveways that are being replaced with new driveways on Rayo Avenue and Atlantic Avenue will require new curb and gutter and full-width sidewalk to match existing.

15. Construct new driveways at least 3 feet (for collector streets) or 5 feet (for arterial streets) away from any above-ground obstructions in tlie public right-of-way to the top of the driveway. Otherwise the obstruction shall be relocated at the developer's expense. Ensure that each driveway provides proper pedestrian access across, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The final layout and site driveway design shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. Any driveway shal) meet the minimum distance requirements from the railroad crossing established by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).

16. Proposed new driveways will meet the classification of commercial driveways (Minimum width required is 26 feet).

17. Construct new tree wells and plant new 36-inch boxed street trees on Rayo Avenue and Atlantic Avenue. Tree wells shall be located 50' on center. Install decorative cast iron tree well covers. The species of any new street trees shall be in accordance with the Cityyvide Tree Master Plan. All tree wells shall be irrigated with dedicated irrigation line.

18. Proposed landscape shall be designed to incorporate water conservation techniques throrigh application of xeriscape landscaping principles. Landscape plan to include drought tolerant plants witli limited turf, efficient irrigation system and use of Califomia native plants.

19. Remove and replace damaged and!or deficient road pavement located between the edge of gutcr and the striping of the number one laxie along the propcrty frontage on Atlantic Avenue. New pavement section shall be 8 inches of full depth asphalt concrete.

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alone the property frontage on Atlantic Avenue. Restore pavement markings as needed.

21. Reconstruct existing asphalt pavement, full widtli, from edge of gutter to edge of gutter, along the frontage of the new parking lot to tlie southern property line of the proposed distribution center on Rayo Avenue. The proposed structural section sliall be per the recommendations of an approved geotechnical repon. The geotechnical report shall be prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer, subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. Reconstruction of this segment of the asphalt pavement sliall be coordinated, and constructed concunently, with the reconstruction of the asphalt pavement segment conditioned upon the distribution center project located at 9350 Rayo Avenue, to minimize the traffic impacts. Limits of work to be identified on the civil improvement plans and approved by the City Engineer.

22. Any damages done to existing public improsiements during construction shall be removed and replaced to original condition per the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

23. Any cross flow drainage from the property over the sidewalks is not permitted. Construct parkway drains as required.

24. Where utility cuts on concrete pavement are proposed, tlie entire concrete paiiel shall be removed and reconstructed.

25. Centerline ties, propeity corners and benclimark monument shall be presened in the public right of way. In tlie event tliat ties, property corners and benchmark monuments are disturbed or removed, a licensed surveyor shall re-establish and file required cotaner record surveywiththeLosAngelesCountySurveyorsoffice. Allrecordedcopiesoftliedocuments shall be submitted to the City along with the final set of as-built plans.

26. In order to meet the City's Lighting Master Plan, developer shall verify that the frontage of the proposed development meets the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) minimum standards for streetlight illumination for Rayo Avenue and Atlantic Avenue. If deemed insufficient, developer shall design and construct the necessary lighting improvements.

Provide a photometric analysis for Rayo Ave. Install new streetlights if lighting distribution is inadequate.

27. Remove any encroachments or interfering facilities, i.e. existing pay phones fron'i the public right of way as directed by the City Engineer.

28. Thedevelopershallinstall/replacestreetnamesigns,stopsigns,andallothermiscellaneous signage as required by the City Engineer. The scope of signage improvements is to be initially determined by the developer's traffic engineer based primarily on the roadway improvements required by Conditions of Approval, the traffic improvements required by the developmentas traffic study and any signage nCCeSSar'ya tO control ingress/egress to the development.

29. Paint property address on the curb, in front of the proposed development, to the City and Fire RESOLll'+'lON NO 2020-01 113
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30, Developer shall coordinate with Union Pacif-ic Railroad and California Public Utilities Commission for the review of the project and for the incorporation of any improvements imposed upon the project to the railroad crossing on Rayo Street, south of Firestone Boulevard. Developer shall pay all associate fees and costs.

Right-Of-Way Dedication, Easements and Lot Merger

31. Developer shall provide a copy of the Title Report to the City Engineer.

32. Developer sliall submit the required document for the roadway dedication or any proposed easements. Comply with all requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, the City of South Gate Municipal Code and all the applicable state and local laws.

Grading and Drainage

33. ComplywithallFederal,State,andlocalagencyrequirementspertainingtotheCleanWater Act, which establishes regulations, set forth in the Countyivide National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Pem'iit.

34. Comply with the City's Storm Water Management Ordinance. Implement all NPDES requirements and Best Management Practices during and after construction. Provide and obtain approval of a site-specific Erosion Control Plan.

35. Submit a Grading and Drainage plans prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department and Building Division. Show all existing and proposed driveways, curb & gutter, sidewalks, curb ramps, street trees, tree wells, street lights, street signs, power poles, fire hydrants, utility boxes, meters, curb drains, etc. on the plans. Provide LID Plan and calculations required to address storm water discharge and NPDES requirements by City's Environmental Consultant. Joi'u"i Hunter and Associates (See attached requirements).

36. Submit Geotechnical reports, including but not limited to infiltration, percolation reports.

37. All on-site parking and circulation areas shall be paved as required by a pavement engineering or geotechnical report prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer, subject to the review and approval of the Public Works and Community Development Departments.

38. Provide a final detailed drainage study (prepared by a registered/licensed civil engineer) for review and approval. The study shall include existing and proposed hydrologic conditions as well as hydraulic calculations (per Los Angeles County format) for all drainage control devices and storm drain lines.

39. Grading plan will include geotechnica) and geologist certification, stating that grading plan has been reviewed and found to be in conformance with the recommendations as outlined in RESOLtJ'nON NO 2020-01 il4
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the soils and geological report.

40. Historical or existing storm water flow from adjacent lots must be received and directed by gravity to the street, a public drainage facility, or an approved drainage easement.

41. Dust control operations shall be performed by the developer at the time, location and in the amount required and as often as necessary to prevent the excavation or fill work, demolition operation, or other activities from producing dust in amounts harmful to people or causing a nuisance to persons living nearby or occupying buildings in the vicinity of the work. The developer is responsible for compliance with Fugitive Dust Regulations issued by the Air Quality Management District (AQMD).

Sewer

42. The developer shall prepare a comprehensive Sewer Capacity Study signed and staniped by a registered Civil Engineer addressing the sewer needs of the new proposed site and pay all required review fees. Initial deposit of $761 is required to initiate the plan check. Actual costs of the review will be billed to the developer as the plan check progresses. Based on the Sewer Capacity Study, the developer might be required to pay for any necessary sewer upgrades. The limits of the upgrades shall be to the downstream point of connection to where sufficient capacity exists. If in case the sewer connection is made to Los Angeles County sewer system, the developer may need to coordinate and get approval from Los Angeles County Sanitation District and pay any associated County fees. Tl'iis condition is applicable to the extent that sewer improven'ients are proposed for the site.

43. Install adequate sewer lateral(s) to serve the proposed development, and abandon any existing sewer laterals and sewer cleanouts that will not be used, to the satisfaction of the Public Works and Building & Safety Departments. Sewer laterals will be abandoned in place with either cement slurry backfill or concrete bulkhead plug per City Standard Plans.

44. The developer shall consult the City Engineer to determine the sewer location and design requirements. Relocation of any public sewer lines shall be subject to approval by the City Engineer. Pavement moratorium applies.

Wate(

45. Conduct a Water System Capacity Study and provide a copy of the report to the City for review and approval. If higher water needs are determined, then the developer will pay for any water upgrade needed to meet the demand. Developer to pay for all costs incurred for the review of the capacity study. This condition is applicable to the extent that water service upgrades area needed to meet tlie water demand of tlie proposed site.

46. All proposed improvements shall be served by adequately sized water mains and water service lines to accommodate the total domestic, landscape and fire flows. Plans shall include size, type and location of the proposed fire hydrants approved by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). Provide fire flow calculations to justify the size and the velocity in the pipe (not to exceed 10 ft/sec)
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47. Coordinate with the City's Water Division regarding removal of all existing water meters that will not be used by the development.

48. Existing water meter needs to be relocated or abandoned. Water meters are not allowed along driveways.

49. Developer shall pay Water Development Impact Fees per the latest City Fee Schedule. Fee is dependent on water meter sizes. Development Water Impact fees are paid at the time of obtaining the building permit.

50. Relocation of any public water lines shall be subject to approval by the City Engineer, Pavement moratorium applies.

Traffic

51. Clear unobstructed sight distance lines shall meet AASHTO guidelines and shall be shown on the improvement plans at driveways.

52. UPOII completion of construction, developer shall remove temporary construction markings (USA marking).

53. All public and private signage and markings for vehicular traffic shall conform to the provisions of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA-MUTCD). 54, The developer shall submit (as part of the environmental document) a Traffic Impact Study, that encompasses the subject property signed and stamped by a registered Traffic Engineer addressing potential safety issues, trip generation, distribution and assignment, queuing analysis, line of sight, internal circulation and overall operational impacts to Rayo Avenue and Atlantic Avenue. Developer shall implement improvements and mitigations recommended by the Traffic Impact Study. In lieu of a site specific Traffic Impact Study, it is to submit a Traffic Impact Study that encompasses the parking lot project.

Utilities

55. Developer is responsible for research 011 private utility lines (Gas, Edison, Telephone, Cable, Irrigation, etc.) to ensure there are no conflicts witli tlie site.

56. All existing on-site utility lines and existing utility lines serving the proposed development, that conflict with the project, shall be relocated, removed, or abandoned at the developer's expense to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Pavement moratorium applies.

57. For all electrical needs the developer will coordinate witli SCE Planner.

58. All onsite overhead utility servicing the development shall be placed underground. Any significant proposed utility underground vaults or meter shall be located away from the proposed driveways.

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59. Remove any abandoned above ground utilities within the Parkway area including but not limited service pedestals, pull boxes, etc.

60. All proposed on-site sewer, water, and drainage facilities sl"iall be private system(s) maintained by the property owner.

Use and Occupancy

61. Complete Public Works improvements prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy.

Developer may consult the Department of Public Works to request approval to implement and/or construct public improvements required in the conditions of approval after the certificate of occupancy is issued. The Department of Public Works may approve and/or deny approval of the request, partially or in its entirety, at the full discretion of the Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works. Any public improvements not completed prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy sliall require the developer to enter into a development agreement and post the necessary securities in the amount approved by the Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works and in a form approved by the City Attomey. All public improvements shall be completed at the developer's cost.

62. InaccordancewiththeprocessdescribedinCliapterll.52.40oftheSouthGateMunicipal Code, the City reserves the rigl'it to add additional conditions as deemed necessary to comply with liealth and safety requirements.

63. Prior tO issuance of a release of Use and Occupancy, all the above conditions shall be complied with and all the improvements are in place.

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TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM
Date: June 11, 2020
To: Candida Neal - City of South Gate
From: Brian Marclietti, AICP
Subject: Supplemental Addendum to Draft Traffic Impact Study - Amazon DAX7 Facility There are no additional significant impacts identified in the cipdated traffic study, as provided here, than those identified in tl'ie project Negative Declaration of April 29, 2020.

The following summarizes the traffic study results, conclusions and recoi'nmendations:

The proposed Project will be developed as a main distribution site at 9350 Rayo Avenue, and off- site parking lots at two separate sites. The site is an existing industrial parcel on tlie east side of the roadway, north of the railroad corridor. Ei'nployee parking will be provided at this site, along with circulation and loading areas for delivery vans and circulation and bays for delivery trucks.

The main Project site would liave two driveways on Rayo Avenue. The north driveway would provide access primarily for line-haul/delivery trucl<s. The south driveway would provide access for employee vehicles and delivery vans. Left turns outbocind from the site at the south driveway would be prohibited via regulatory signage, to avoid traffic conflicts at the nearby Rayo Avenue railroad grade crossing.

The Project parking supply at the main site would include 224 off-street parking spaces for employees and managers.

The off-site parking Lot P-1 would be provided at a site on the west side of Rayo Avenue, south of the railroad corridor. Delivery van and supplemental employee parking will be provided at this site - A total of 396 spaces will be provided for both delivery vans and employee vehicles. Access to Lot P-1 wocild occur via a driveway access point on Rayo Avenue.

A second parking area, Lot P-2, will be provided for additional delivery van parking, at a site within the City of Lynwood. This parking lot is being planned for a capacity of 262 spaces.

The Project is anticipated to be completed and occupied by the end of the year 2020.

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* The impact analysis was based on the maximum activity levels for this facility under peak- state/holiday season conditions. Steady-state conditions would exist for a majority of the year, and are analyzed in the trip generation analysis for sake of comparison.

The Project trips during peak-state/holiday times, based on the Amazon operating plan for the site and trip generation calculations within Section 3 of this document, would total 1,875 on a daily basis, including 19 vehicle trips during the a.m. peak hour (14 inbound trips and 5 outbohind trips) and 7 vehicle trips dciring the p.m. peak horir (O inbound trips and 7 outbound trips).

During steady-state operations, which would occur for a majority of the year, the Project would generate 931 trips on a daily basis, including 16 trips in the a.m. peak hour (11 in and 5 orit) and 5 trips in the p.m. peak hour (O in, 5 orit).

Siqnificant Intersection Impacts and Mitiqation
* The study intersection analysis is based on the Intersection Capacity Utilization, as defined by County traffic study gciidelines and accepted by the City based on policy. This analysis does not incorporate signal timing details, percentages of truck volumes, and other details. Analysis of queuing at select locations was done cising the more advanced Highway Capacity Manual method, which incorporates this data.

Based on the applied City of South Gate significant traffic impact criteria, the proposed Project wocild not cause significant traffic impacts at the study intersections under either existing or future baseline conditions.

CMP Impacts
The CMP has a monitored intersection maximum threshold of 50 trips in peak hours, and a monitored freeway segment maximum threshold of 150 trips. When these standards are exceeded, additional analysis must be conducted to verity impacts and propose mitigation meascires as necessary.

The proposed Project would generate less than the 50 trip threshold at tlie two nearby Metro Congestion Management Program (CMP) monitoring intersections, including Atlantic Avenue/Firestone Boulevard.
* The CMP incremental impact standards are not exceeded at these intersections and at local freeway segments and therefore additional analysis is not necessary.

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Parkinq Analysis
The parking analysis reviewed the planned parking supply versus employee demand estimates and examined occupancy throcighocit the day including peak periods. This analysis only considers the main site parking supply, to be conservative. Additional parking supply provided by the off- site parking lots will provide flexibility in parking operations as needed.

The peak parking demand would result in a 96 percent to 97 percent occupancy during the morning and 100 percent during the noon hour, when only considering the main site supply.

There would not be parking demand overflow from the Project site and parking impacts would not occur. Amazon, however, plans on using the rei'note parking lots for the entire planned van fleet plus additional spaces for employee vehicles. Therefore, parking impacts would not occrir.

Queuinq Analysis for Project Driveways
Analysis was condricted, per City reqciirements defined during the scoping process at the westbound left-turn movement of the Rayo Avenue/Firestone Boulevard intersection and at the inbound movements of the main Project site driveways and the Lot P-1 driveway.

The Project will provide a center two-way left-turn lane on Rayo Avenue as a Project design feature. No significant queuing is anticipated at inbound left-turn movements that would negatively affect roadviay operations.
* The proposed center two-way left-turn lane on Rayo Avenue, part of Project improvements, will provide adequate driveway operations, witliout a need to provide striped turn pockets at the driveway locations.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1.2 PROJECT STUDY AREA

1.3 AN ALYZED SCEN ARIOS

1.4 ANALYSIS METHODOLOGY

2. E)aSTING CONDInONS

2.1 EXISTING ROADWAY SYSTEM

2.2 EXISTING TRANSff SERVICE

2.3 EXISTING TRAFFIC VOLUMES

2.4 EXISTING INTERSECTION LEVEL OF SERVICE

3. PROJECT TRAFFIC

3.1 PROJECT TRIP GENERATION

3.2 PROJECT TRIP DISTRIBUTION

3.3 PROJECT TRIP ASSIGNMENT

4. E)aSTING WITH PROJECT CONDITIONS

5. FUTURE WITHOUT PROJECT CONDITIONS

5.1 AMBIENT GROWTH

5.2 AREA PROJECTS

5.3 FUTURE WITHOUT PROJECT INTERSECTION LEVEL OF SERVICE

6. FUTURE WITH PROJECT CONDITIONS

7. PROJECT TRAFFIC IMPACTS

7.1 DETERMINAnON OF TRAFFIC IIS/IPACTS

7.2 PROJECT TRAFFIC IMPACTS - EXISTING PLUS PROJECT

7.3 PROJECT TRAFFIC IMPACTS - FUTURE WITH PROJECT

7.4 SITE PARKING ANALYSIS

7.5 VEHICLE QUEUING ANALYSIS - FIRESTONE BOULEVARD AND PROJECT DRIVEWAYS

7.6 TRANSPORTATION INDEX (TI) CALCULATIONS FOR RAYO AVENUE

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FIGURE IA - PROJECT MAiN SITE AND LOT P-1 PLANS

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FIGURE 6 - PROJECT TRIP ASSIGNMENT - AIVI/PM PEAK HOUR FIGURE 7 - EXISTING IA/fTH PROJECT - AM/PM PEAK HOUR TRAFFIC VOLUMES FIGURE 8 - LOCATIONS OF RELATED PROJECTS
FIGURE 9 - AREA PROJECTS TRIP ASSIGNMENT - Alvl/PM PEAK HOUR FIGURE 10 - FUTURE WITHOUT PROJECT - AXi/PM PEAK HOUR TRAFFIC VOLUMES FIGURE 11- FUTURE WITH PROJECT - AM/PM PEAK HOUR TRAFFIC VOLUMES TABLES
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TABLE 5A - HOURLY PROJE(j TRIP GENERATION (NO PCE) BY VEHICLE TYPE, PEAK PERIOD TABLE 58 - TOTAL PROJECT VEI-HC1E TRIP GENERATION, PEAK PERIOD TABLE 6A - HOURLY PROJECT TRIP GENERATION 8Y S/EHICLE TYPE, STEADY STATE PERIOD TABLE 6B - TOTAL PROJECT VEHICLE TRIP GENERAnON, STEADY STATE PERIOD TABLE 7 - STUDY INTERSECTION EXISTING WiTH-PROJECT CONDITIONS TABLE 8 - AREA PROJECTS TRIP GENERATION ESTIMATE
TABLE 9 - STUDY INTERSECTION FUTURE l)l/ITHOUT-PROJECT CONDITIONS TABLE 10 - STUDY INTERSECTION FUTURE WITH-PROJECT CONDITIONS TABLE 11- DETERMINATION OF PROJECT IMPACTS - EXISTING PLUS-PROJECT CONDITIONS TABLE 1:) - DETERMINATION OF PROJECT IMPACTS - FUTURE 1,iVITH-PROJECT CONDITIONS TABLE 13 - PARKING ANALYSIS OF IS/iAIN PROJECT SITE
TABLE 14 - PARKING ANALYSIS OF REMOTE PROJECT PARKING LOT SUPPLY

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A - RAYO AVENUE ROADVI/AY SEGMENT TRAFFIC COUNT DATA

APPENDTX B - INTERSECTION TRAFFIC COUNT DATA

APPENDIX C - EXISTING LOS WORKSHEETS
APPENDIX D - EXISTiNG IA/ITH-PROJECT LOS WORKSHEETS

APPENDIX E - FUTURE WITHOUT-PROJECT LOS WORKSHEETS
APPENDIX F - FUTURE Vl,'ITH-PROJECT LOS VVORKSHEETS

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The following suminarizes the traffic study results, conclusions and recommendations:
* The proposed Project will be developed as a main distribution site at 9350 Rayo Avenue, and off- site parking lots at two separate sites. The site is an existing industrial parcel on the east side of the roadway, north of the railroad coi-ridor. Employee parking will be provided at this site, along with circulation and loading areas for delivery vans and circulation and bays for delivery trucks.

The main Project site would have two driveways on Rayo Avenue. The north driveway would provide access primarily for line-haul/delivery trucks. The south driveway would provide access for employee vehicles and delivery vans. Left turns outbound from the site at the south driveway would be prohibited via regulatory signage, to avoid traffic conflicts at the nearby Rayo Avenue railroad grade crossing.

The Project parking supply at the main site would include 224 off-street parking spaces for employees and managers.
* The off-site parking Lot P-1 would be provided at a site on the west side of Rayo Avenue, south of the railroad corridor. Delivery van and supplemental employee parking will be provided at this site - A total of 396 spaces will be provided for both delivery vans and employee vehicles. Access to Lot P-1 would occur via a driveway access point on Rayo Avenue.

A second parking area, Lot P-2, will be provided for additional delivery van parking, at a site within the City of Lynwood. This parking lot is being planned for a capacity of 262 spaces.

The Project is anticipated to be completed and occupied by the end of the year 2020.

Trip Generation
The trip generation of the Project was calculated from data provided by Amazon from the operating plan developed for the site. Data on shift times and employee numbers, delivery trip details by vans and driver vehicles, and delivery/line-haul taick trip schedules was included from the plan.

The impact analysis was based on the maximum activity levels for this facility under peak- state/holiday season conditions. Steady-state conditions would exist for a majority of the year, and are analyzed in the trip generation analysis for sake of comparison.

The Project trips during peak-state/holiday times, based on the Amazon operating plan for the site and trip generation calculations within Section 3 of this document, would total 1,875 on a daily basis, including 19 vehicle trips during the a.m. peak hour (14 inbound trips and 5 outborind trips) and 7 vehicle trips dciring the p.m. peak hour (O inbound trips and 7 outbound trips).

During steady-state operations, which would occur for a majority of the year, the Project would generate 931 trips on a daily basis, including 16 trips in the a.m. peak hour (11 in and 5 out) and 5 trips in the p.m. peak hour (O in, 5 out).

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Siqnificant Intersection Impacts and Miticlation
The study intersection analysis is based on the Intersection Capacity Utilization, as defined by County traffic study guidelines and accepted by the City based on policy. This analysis does not incorporate signal timing details, percentages of truck volumes, and other details. Analysis of queuing at select locations was done using the more advanced Highway Capacity Manual method, which incorporates this data.

Based on the applied City of South Gate significant traffic impact criteria, the proposed Project would not cause significant traffic impacts at the stcidy intersections under either existing or future baseline conditions.

CMP Imoacts
The CMP has a monitored intersection maximum threshold of 50 trips in peak hours, and a monitored freeway segment maximum threshold of 150 trips. When these standards are exceeded, additional analysis must be conducted to verify ii'npacts and propose mitigation measures as necessary.

The proposed Project would generate less than the 50 trip threshold at the two nearby Metro Congestion Management Program (CMP) monitoring intersections, including Atlantic Avenrie/Firestone Bocilevard.

The CMP incremental impact standards are not exceeded at these intersections and at local freeway segments and therefore additional analysis is not necessary.

Rayo Avenue Roadway Conditions
Transportation Index (TI) calculations for Rayo Avenue were included in the ii'npact analysis, to provide input to the City on a roadway pavement/base evaluation. The rescilts of this analysis provide input to the necessary pavement/base profile for without-Project and with-Project conditions.

Rounding to the nearest O.5 increment yields a 10.5 value for existii'ig conditions and an 11.0 value with the project, under 10-year conditions. Rounding in the same manner yields an 11.5 value for existing conditions and an 12.O value with the project, cinder 20-year conditions The project would therefore create an increase in the Tl value for the roadvvay. City roadway maintenance activities or the reconstruction schedule for the roadway may need to change based on this finding.

Parkinq Analysis
The parking analysis reviewed the planned parking supply versus ei'nployee demand estimates and examined occupancy throughout the day including peak periods. This analysis only considers the main site parking supply, to be conservative. Additional parking supply provided by the off-site parking lots will provide flexibility in parking operations as needed.

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The peak parking demand would resultin a 96 percent to 97 percent occupancy during the morning and 100 percent during the noon hocir, when only considering the main site supply.

There would not be parking demand overflow from the Project site and parking impacts would not occrir. Amazon, however, plans on cising the remote parking lots for the entire planned van fleet plus additional spaces for employee vehicles. Therefore, parking impacts would not occur.

Queuinq Analysis for Project Driveways
Analysis was condcicted, per City requirements defined during the scoping process at the westbound left-turn movement of the Rayo Avenue/Firestone Boulevard intersection and at the inbound movements of the main Project site driveways and the Lot P-1 driveway.

The Project will provide a center two-way left-tcirn lane on Rayo Avenue as a Project design feature.

No significant queuing is anticipated at inbound left-turn movements that would negatively affect roadway operations.

The proposed center two-way left-turn lane on Rayo Avenue, part of Project improvements, will provide adequate driveway operations, without a need to provide striped turn pockets at the driveway locations.

Special treatments for the project driveway are also not recommended, based on the low estimate of queciing occurrences from the analysis of both AM/PM peak hours and the site peak hour in the late morning.

Quecieinq Analysis at Rayo/Firestone Intersection
The operations analysis of the intersection indicates that the queue length would increase, chie to the Project volumes at all approaches, by 16 percent at this tcirning movement in the AM peak hour. No increase would occur due to the Project in the PM peak hour.

Applying the increased range to the two maximum observed queue lengths results in an approximate range of 322 to 375 feet. The analysis does show a potential based on estimated queues lengths for the turn pocket queue length to be up to 740 feet in the PM peak hour, but the Project volumes do not affect that queue length.

The existing turn pocket length is approximately 600 feet in length. Based on these calculations, lengthening of the turn pocket is not recommended.

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KOA has been retained to analyze the potential traffic impacts associated with the proposed Amazon DAX7 distribution facility. The scope and methodologies used for this traffic sthidy were developed in accordance with current traffic study gciidelines and policies of the City of South Gate.

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed main site for operations would be at 9350 Rayo Avenue, at an existing industrial parcel on the east side of the roadway, north of the railroad corridor. 224 off-street parking spaces will be provided.

The proposed cise at this site is by-right and therefore a zone change would not be required.

Data from the Amazon operations plan for the Project were used directly to determine the project trip generation details. The peak operations of the site, which would occur during holiday periods and Amazon Prime Days, was analyzed quantitatively for the impact analysis, in order to provide a conservative analysis.

During peak periods, there would be 215 daily employees and 330 vans on routes. Overall operations are explained further in the description below, and trip generation by mode/vehicle is defined in the trip generation discussion in Section 3.

The steady-state operations of the site, which would occur ocitside of the peak holiday periods and Amazon Prime Days, was reviewed for trip generation totals only, in order to document these operations. The analysis of steady-state operations was not taken further, as the intensity would be less than that analyzed for the impact analysis. During steady-state operations, there would be 143 daily employees, and 130 vans on routes.

Amazon Logistics ("AMZL") is a service that fulfills customer orders. AMZL specializes in "last mile" delivery of customer orders from delivery stations. Packages are shipped to AMZL delivery stations from Amazon fulfillment and sortation centers. Packages arrive from line haul semi-trucks, are sorted based on zip codes and loaded into delivery vans operated by delivery service partners ("DSP"). Delivery stations operate 24/7, with most of the sortation activity done early in the morning when the line haul trucks arrive with customer packages.

Line haul trucks would deliver packages to the Delivery Station eacli day. Associates sort the packages by routes. The same shift of associates places the packages onto movable racks and drivers loads the packages into the delivery vans. There will be full time managers supervising delivery operations.

It is anticipated tl"iat two off-site parking lots will be used for delivery van parking to support delivery operations at DAX7 and employee parking needs. Parking lot P-1 will be located at 9208 Atlantic Avenue, accessed from the west side of Rayo Avenue to the south of the railroad tracks. The second offsite parking lot is located to the south of Socith Gate, in Lynwood, and will be located approximately 2.5 miles from DAX7. This parking lot will be known as DAX7 P-2.

It is understood that DAX7 P-1 is currently going through a landlord led Conditional Use Permit Process ("CUP") which is estimated to take four to six months to complete. As AMZL would like to begin operations as soon as possible, AMZL proposes cising the DAX7 P-2 offsite parking lot in Lynwood until the CUP process is complete at DAX7 P-1. At CUP completion, DAX7 P-1 will become the primary supporting parking lot horising Delivery Service Provider ("DSP") vans and personal vehicles.

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and drive to the inain site. Drivers will arrive in waves in vans at the delivery station staging and loading areas. Once at the delivery station witli their delivery van, DSP drivers load their delivery van and depart to deliver packages directly to customers throughout the community. Each delivery wave takes about 30 minrites to load and depart. As a wave of DSP drivers pi-epare to depart, a new wave of DSP drivers queue and prepare to load tlieir delivery van. After DSP drivers complete their routes, they return to the delivery station with any packages that may have been non-deliverable or otlierwise return directly to the remote parking lot. After proper checkout and release, the DSP drivers return the delivery van to the DAX7 P-2 location (Later at DAX7 P-1), and leave using a personal vehicle. Shuttling of drivers between the main site and the remote parkii'ig lots will not be necessaiy, due to this system.

The main Project site would have two driveways on Rayo Avenue. The north driveway would provide access primarily for line-hacil/delivery trucks. The south driveway would provide access for employee vehicles and delivery vans. Left tcirns outbound from the site at the south driveway would be prohibited via regulatory signage, to avoid traffic conflicts at the nearby Rayo Avenue railroad grade crossing. Access to Lot P-1 would occrir via a driveway access point on Rayo Avenue.

The Project is anticipated to be fcilly operational by the end of the year 2020. The proposed main site and P-1 lot site plans and parking layouts are provided on Figure IA. The circulation plan is provided on Figure IB.

1.2 PROJECT STUDY AREA
The project study area, as defined through consriltation with City staff, includes the following 10 study intersections:

Atlantic Avenue/Patata Street
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Hildreth Avenue/ Tweedy Boulevard
Pinehurst Avenue/Tweedy Boulevard
Atlantic Avenue/ Tweedy Boulevard
Atlantic Avenue/ Michigan Avenue
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Mr. Richard Ludt
Director of Environmental Affairs
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8990 Atlantic Avenue
South Gate, California 90280
Re: Reduction of Number of Parking Spaces at 9208 Atlantic Aye. under CUP No. 840
Dear Mr. Ludt:

Interior Removal Specialist, Inc. ("Permittee") is the permittee under Conditional Use Permit No. 840 ("CUP") issued by the City of South Gate ("City"). The CUP pertains to the Permittee's construction and operation of a parking lot on a 5.79-acre parcel (ocated at 9208 Atlantic Avenue. The CUP requires, among other things, that the parking lot contain 396 parking spaces. You have requested on behalf of the Permittee that it be allowed to build and operate the parking lot with a lesser number of spaces, approximately 360. For the reason and subject to the condition set forth below, the City's Community Development Department hereby authorizes that reduction in the number of parking spaces.

Condition No. 4 of the "Planning Conditions" portion of the CUP allows deviation from parking space requirements and other aspects of the approved site plans and elevations, as long as the resulting parking lot will still meet the intent of the CUP and the deviation, if materia!, is approved by this Department. You have represented to the City that 353 parking spaces will be sufficient to ailow Permittee to operate the parking lot in a manner that will not result in detrimental impacts to adjacent properties, including without limitation potential impacts on traffic flow, parking, and the surmunding neighborhood. Based on that representation, this Department is saUsfied that Permittee's building and operating the parking lot with only 353 parking spaces will nevertheless meet the intent of the CUP.

The City reserves its right to invoke General Requirement No. 6 of the CUP, should the City subsequently determine that Permittee's operation of the parking lot with that reduced number of spaces has caused detrimental impacts to adjacent properties. That General Requirement allows the City, upon 60-days prior written notice, to conduct a public hearing (at which the Permittee will be given an opportunity to be heard) to modify the conditions of the CUP to address specified concerns, including without limitation those related to parking, traffic and circulation.

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If your understanding of the proposed CUP modification and related reservation of rights ' matches the description set forth in this letter, please indicate your consent by countersigning a copy of this letter in the space below and returning it to me.

Sincerely;
Paul L.

Interim Director of Community Development
City of South Gate
cc: Raul F. Salinas, Esq.

ACCEPTED AND AGREED
The undersigned Permittee hereby acknowledges, agrees to, and accepts the terms and conditions set forth above.

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ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE SOUTH GATE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2023
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I Commissioners Present:

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Chairperson Delgado, Vice Chairperson Prieto, Commissioners Laborin and Ozaeta Chris Jeffers, City Manager
Meredith T. Elguira, Director of Community Development Arturo Cervantes, Director of Public Works
Craig Hardwick, City Attorney
Yalini Siva, Senior Planner
Norma Hernandez, Assistant Planner
lose Loera, City Traffic Engineer
Esther Washington, Recording Secretary

REPORT ON POSTING AND MEETING COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE

OPEN SESSION ITEMS

1. Planning Commission Minutes
Minutes from October 3, 2023
* No Action Taken. Item continued to next Planning Commission meeting.

2. Reorganization of the Planning Commission
@ No Action Taken. Item continued to next Planning Commission meeting. 3, The Planning Commission will complete a compliance review for Conditional Use Permits for alcohol licenses.
* I,rq4ertation by Norma Hernandez, Assistant Planner for the City of South Gate' * Pu5'lic comment opened by Chairperson Delgado , * Cathy Meza and Claudia Limon spoke in opposition. Gabriel Gonzales Guerrero spoke on the item.

Sanchez spoke in opposition. Leticia Canseca spoke in opposition. Pasquale spoke in opposition.

Other members of the public spoke on this item.

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* Public comment closed by Chairperson Delgado
, MOTION:ChairpersonDelgadomovedtorevisitConditionalUsePermit868toJanuaryl6,2024,

1. 'wrth the request for staff to provide specific data from South Gate Police Department, Traffic Enforcement Unit and other pertinent data relevant to this discussion for the body to review as future action is considered. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Laborin.

ACTION: Approved 4-0. Motion by Chairperson Delgado. Seconded by Commissioner Laborin.

COMMISSIONER VOTE
Jose Delgado Yes
Jovanna Laborin Yes
Jimmy Ozaeta Yes
Daisy Prieto Yes
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4. S t I 'I I
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The Planning Commission is conducting a Public Hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 857 to allow for the continued operation of a parcel delivery service facility at a 211,546 square- foot building,"located at 9350 Rayo Avenue.
* Presentation by Yalini Siva, Senior Planner
* Public comment opened by Chairperson Delgado
* JustinMahramasspokeonbehalfoftheapplicant.MikePiazzaspokeinopposition.Wong spike in opposition. Ana Elizarraras spoke in favor of the project. Spencer Macklin spoke on behalf of the property owner. Chris Jeffers, City Manager, spoke on the project. Leticia Canseca spoke in opposition. Adolpho spoke on the project. Other members of the public sl'oke on this item.
* The applicant responded to clarifying questions regarding conditions of approval. * Public comment closed by Chairperson, Delgado.

MOTION: Chairperson, Delgado moved to adopt offered recommendations, actions as declared by staff approving Conditional Use Permit 857 subject to the recommended conditions of approval as contained in Resolution 2023-12 and any other conditions that Planning Commission may impose.

ACTION: Denied 1-3. Motion by Chairperson, Delgado. Seconded by Commissioner Prieto.

COMMISSIONER VOTE
lose Delgado No
Jovanna Laborin No
Jimmy Ozaeta No
Daisy Prieto Yes

COMMENTS
* MeredithElguira,DirectorofCommunityDevelopmentstatedtheapplicanthastherighttoappeal the commission"s decision. The Planning Commission will be apprised of appeal status.

AUDIENCE COMMENTS
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, beginning at 6:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted by:

APPROVED:

Meredith T. Elguira, Director of Community Development Jose Delgado, Chairperson
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ATT ACHMENT E
SlieppardMulljn
November 6, 2023
Sheppaid Thyl+illin, Richtei & Hampton LLP
333 Soufii Hope Street zl3" Flooi
LosAngeles California90071-1422
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213 620 1398 fax
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JustinJ Mahramas
213 617.4101 direct
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VIA E-MAIL
Ms. Yodit Glaze
City Clerk
City of South Gate
8650 California Avenue
South Gate, CA 90280
Re: Appeal of City Planninq Commission Notice of Decision for Conditional Use Permit 857 Dear Ms. Glaze:

We represent Amazon.com Services LLC ("") regarding its proposed Conditional Use Permit 857 ("CUP 857") for an existing parcel delivery facility located at 9350 Rayo Avenue ("") in the City of South Gate ("gy"). On October 17, 2023, the City Planning Commission ("Planninq Commission") conducted a public hearing to consider CUP 857 and the supporting information on the administrative record. The City staff report recommended approval of CUP 857. The Applicant and City staff advocated for approval during the public hearing.

However, the Planning Commission appeared to deny CUP 857 during the hearing. On October 24, 2023, the City sent the Applicant a decision notification stating that the Planning Commission did deny CUP 857. We are appealing that decision to the City Council.

South Gate Municipal Code ("") Section 11.50.040 states that written appeals of Planning Commission decisions may be filed with the city clerk within ten working days of decision notification to the Applicant; and appeals may be a written letter filed by the Applicant.

Accordingly, the Applicant timely submits this letter to formally appea! the Planning Commission's decision to the City Council. We also reserve all rights to supplement this appeal in writing and at the City Council hearing, as needed.

We respectfully request that the City Council approve CUP 857 and adopt Resolution No. 2023-

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Ms. Glaze
November 6 2023