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Staff said the applicant, Smart Engineering Inc., seeks to offer both express and hand-wash services between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.; express service would continue to operate during evening hours where previously approved (6 p.m. to 10 p.m.). The site is at 46 East Sterling Way in the Downtown Baldwin Park specific-plan area and is approximately 0.39 acres. The property currently contains a hand-wash facility, an oil-and-lube bay and a mini convenience market; those uses would remain.

To manage on-site vehicle queues, staff said the operator will use traffic cones and employee direction to separate drive lines for hand wash and express services. The draft conditions allow city staff to monitor the site and to revoke or modify the permit if queuing creates off-site impacts. Staff also noted noise limits that apply to sites adjacent to residential uses and said community-enhancement or code-enforcement staff can measure decibel levels and respond to complaints.

Commissioners asked about discrepancies in employee counts cited in the staff report and the applicant’s justification. Staff said the intended evening express shift would be limited to two employees; the applicant confirmed two employees would be present during evening express-only hours, and that more staff would be on site during daytime full-service operations. The applicant said the tunnel will be upgraded to an express tunnel and that loud equipment components (dryers) are oriented toward the commercial side of the property rather than toward residences.

Action and vote: The commission adopted Resolution PC25-12 approving CP24-02 mod on a unanimous roll call (Chair Pena: yes; Vice Chair Gonzales: yes; Commissioner Escobosa: yes; Commissioner Miranda DeZig: yes). Staff said tenant-improvement plans for the tunnel have not yet been submitted and that the applicant is seeking the modified hours before completing those plans.

Conditions and enforcement: The adopted resolution includes conditions that (1) require on-site queue management (cones and employee direction), (2) limit vacuum and other potentially noisy operations per the staff-approved schedule, and (3) allow city staff to revoke or modify hours if off-site impacts occur. Code enforcement will generally act on complaints but can also proactively monitor sites if issues arise.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-05-14 Planning Commission","oneSentenceSummary","The Baldwin Park Planning Commission adopted Resolution PC25-12 to modify conditional use permit CP24-02, allowing both hand-wash and express (automatic) services during daytime hours with measures to manage vehicle queuing and noise. The commission approved the modification unanimously on May 14.","taxTitle","Baldwin Park City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",4695,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6557183,"Planning commission approves tentative parcel map to split 3446 Baldwin Park Boulevard into two R‑1 lots",548,1282679,1831185,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3311261-c2c0520f0a5f7581b66022175c2401f4&start=1282&end=1831","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3311261-c2c0520f0a5f7581b66022175c2401f4/thumbnail_1282679.jpg","/articles/6557183/Baldwin-Park-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Planning-commission-approves-tentative-parcel-map-to-split-3446-Baldwin-Park-Boulevard-into-two-R1-lots","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6557183-9780042148d85a6e0c85f573a877dfc7/orig.mp4?Expires=1775816540&Signature=UUsoE7Ptf23YNY1szjIj7g0Q04lvVqLqh8sz~lzVDDlVtKSyblVsSEORhdK6OFOEgldmp8ULevcdlH-jpx2vcXgpTiWqRM9pwxC58mSDN0J-j1jgjgC7bRxPVXvYdsJ8De5aADDheM9xTj56p7lHSNjfbflG~6odxUfo55mKIO2OkBgn0NGoAJ~i~dwFqj5s~dqAAu6L1lavEWCwlYR6y5HHiY-MJbAxQyfnnvc1gs0jGlcPxsvnPafBnJQXHwxBZkhVvbpT4LnUumhx5e1fsY1hM2QGo8XKZQxggsrWVSer-HRieD8Gafc4TZfCJiNyJyleY4g~1KygM6LkAr37ng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Baldwin Park Planning Commission voted unanimously on May 14 to approve Resolution PC25-11, authorizing Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) 83647 to subdivide a 0.51-acre single-family parcel at 3446 Baldwin Park Boulevard into two R‑1 lots.

Staff told the commission the property contains two existing single-family homes, each with its own frontage (Baldwin Park Boulevard and Main Avenue), and that no additions or alterations to the existing structures are proposed as part of the subdivision. Planning staff noted an associated community-enhancement matter involving a detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) fronting Main Avenue; that ADU conversion is subject to separate review under the city's ADU ordinance and state ADU law and was not considered in the commission’s parcel-map decision.

The commission found the project exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, citing the categorical exemption for minor land divisions (CEQA Guidelines, 14 Cal. Code Regs., §15315). After the public hearing the parcel owners, Mei Wen and Yu Wen, reiterated that the lot currently has two addresses and two homes and said the subdivision would formalize the existing arrangement.

Vote and motion: Commissioner Gonzales moved to approve the tentative parcel map; the motion was seconded and carried on a roll call vote (Chair Pena: yes; Vice Chair Gonzales: yes; Commissioner Escobosa: yes; Commissioner Miranda DeZig: yes). The commission adopted Resolution PC25-11 approving TPM 83647.

Next steps and permits: Planning staff said the ADU legalization and any tenant-improvement permits related to the detached unit must be submitted separately; those plans will be reviewed against the city’s ADU ordinance. A notice of exemption for CEQA will be filed as required.","The Baldwin Park Planning Commission adopted Resolution PC25-11 to approve TPM 83647, subdividing a 0.51-acre R‑1 parcel at 3446 Baldwin Park Boulevard into two single-family lots. The commission found the project categorically exempt under CEQA Guideline 15315 and approved the map unanimously on May 14.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6557186,"Bassett residents urge planning commission to block 105-unit Florence Flanner condo proposal, request park instead",2745,181480,2927115,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3311261-c2c0520f0a5f7581b66022175c2401f4&start=181&end=2927","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3311261-c2c0520f0a5f7581b66022175c2401f4/thumbnail_181480.jpg","/articles/6557186/Baldwin-Park-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Bassett-residents-urge-planning-commission-to-block-105-unit-Florence-Flanner-condo-proposal-request-park-instead","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6557186-3488d6d6a694f95ef05455f8ed4e2635/orig.mp4?Expires=1775816540&Signature=ITrQ5zhjGr77zi08kGnsz5-gbppC5G0UjS4YJ8TievzV9cps7X5Qn4BadN45S5ozBIWnLbDav1vMPokPKv83RVKon7Vt2A-uCxWH589eOGgQq7s~qLqNpJ7-IymlfdYIhrNRXW9zQ6PUebOBEdH3FtiSQ5ozsDmyCAqBClgUvJcQJNShPSPHVFvhD6VjGGnYELJ26gNm9Jba8l9vqaxz~eci6x1u8lv~~IRLdNZtKq8DfsLbAhUr7gV~Uwnbw0ANhv9gv9FtAbci4AbF-MGRtRWXOHLDP0lhjkhLk1XtMrIkwf4yNkrSDVX-6nR1PQK8ox60a68W7XSGaBVZEuYyYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of Bassett residents told the Baldwin Park Planning Commission on May 14 they oppose a proposed 105-unit residential project by Storm Properties at the Florence Flanner Elementary School site and asked the city to pursue a park or community center instead.

At the meeting’s public-comment period, residents described narrow streets, a lack of nearby parks and safety concerns for children as reasons to reject rezoning or long-term leases that would allow high-density housing at the school site. “We want parks, not condos,” Lizette (Liz) Vasquez said. Jorge del Rio Carlos said the development would harm homeowners’ equity and called the district’s projected revenue “nothing compared to the amount these developers are keeping.”

Several speakers urged the commission to slow the process and prioritize community benefits over a lease. Luis Vasquez called the proposed 99-year lease “short sighted and just wrong,” saying it will outlive his young child. Evetta Whitley (who spoke at the podium as Juanetta) told commissioners a child “almost got hit” and said a neighborhood park would reduce street play and danger. Francisco Arenas, John Rios and others described narrow roadways and limited parking and warned that added traffic from 105 units would make streets unsafe.

Why it matters: speakers tied the land-use choice to public safety, open-space access and home values. Jorge del Rio Carlos cited guidance he said was from the U.S. Green Building Council and calculated that 100 units at four occupants each would require about 48,400 square feet of green area; he said the developer’s plan delivers “less than 10% of what we need.” Lizette Vasquez said the neighborhood has collected “over 800 signatures” opposing the project.

Commission response and process note: Chair Pena thanked the Bassett speakers and said the commission had not yet received a staff report or formal project materials needed to take action. “We are actively listening, but at this time, we haven't made a decision,” Pena said, noting the commission normally receives staff reports about one week before a public hearing. The meeting record shows the comments were made during the public-comment period; no zoning or lease item was acted on during the May 14 meeting.

What residents asked for: multiple speakers asked the city to pursue a park, a community center and educational amenities at the Florence Flanner site rather than approving a high-density residential lease. Several commenters asked that notices and outreach be multilingual; one speaker said neighborhood flyers initially were only in English and that Spanish and Chinese translations arrived after residents raised concerns.

What the record does not show: the commission did not vote on any rezoning or lease during this meeting, and staff did not present a project report on the Florence Flanner site at the May 14 meeting. The commission’s comments indicate staff reports and official project materials were still pending.

The commission’s next steps: chair remarks indicated the commission will consider any formal staff report or application when those materials are filed and noticed; residents were encouraged to continue submitting input to staff ahead of any formal hearing.","Residents from the Bassett neighborhood told the Baldwin Park Planning Commission they oppose Storm Properties’ plan to build 105 condos at the Florence Flanner Elementary site and asked the commission to prioritize a park, citing narrow streets, safety and loss of green space. No formal action on the proposal occurred at the May 14 meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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Planning commission approves modified hours for downtown car wash; staff to monitor queuing and noise

Planning commission approves tentative parcel map to split 3446 Baldwin Park Boulevard into two R‑1 lots

Bassett residents urge planning commission to block 105-unit Florence Flanner condo proposal, request park instead