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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20130211_2013-03_4426WFirstSt• RESOLUTION NO. 2013-03 ROH - 02/11/13 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2012-30 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW A CAR WASH IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C-2) ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4426 WEST FIRST STREET • • BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2012- 30 to allow the construction of an automatic car wash facility in the General Commercial (C-2) zoning district for the property located at 4426 West First Street. B. Conditional Use Permit No. 2012-30 came before the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana for a duly noticed public hearing on February 11, 2013. C. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-377.5(b) requires a conditional use permit for a car wash in the General Commercial (C-2) zoning district. D. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-638(a)(1) authorizes the Planning Commission to grant a conditional use permit upon making certain findings. 1. That the proposed use will provide a service or facility, which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or the community. The proposed automatic car wash facility will provide a service to the community. The proposed Prowash Xpress is a use that will support the adjacent commercial and residential uses in the area. This will thereby benefit the community by providing affordable and convenient carwash service with easy access from two major Arterial Streets. The automatic car wash service will provide a convenient option for car wash patrons. 2. That the proposed use will under the circumstances of the particular case be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. Resolution No. 2013-03 Page 1 of 4 • The proposed automatic car wash facility will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity because the carwash has been designed to minimize potential impacts to vehicles travelling on both First and Newhope Streets. The internal stacking area adjacent to the streets has been increased to 30 feet with an additional 60 feet of stacking prior to entering the pay point. A minimum six foot high solid block wall will be provided to minimize any potential noise impacts created by the drying machine. Additionally, conditions of approval to restrict the hours of operation and outdoor speaker have been incorporated to mitigate potential adverse impacts from occurring on the premises. 3. That the proposed use will adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area. The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area, but will identify the site as viable location to operate a business. The lot size constrains its development opportunities and the relatively deteriorated nature of the surrounding properties also constrains the property's marketability. The construction of a high quality building in conjunction with the on and off-site improvements will enhance the economic viability of the area. Prowash Xpress was originally established in the City of Fontana in 2010 and was proven to be a viable and successful business. The proposed project will be their second location in the Southern California Region. The proposed car wash facility will provide affordable and convenient car wash service to attract patrons to benefit the economic stability of the area. 4. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use. The proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and provisions of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Site improvements are proposed to bring the site into compliance with the zoning code. Landscaping setbacks and on-site landscaping will be provided according to the current standards. In addition, new trash enclosure, handicap path of travel and lighting will be provided to bring the site into compliance with code. Finally, new on-site improvements will be made to ensure • the facility complies with local, regional and federal water quality standards. Resolution No. 2013-03 Page 2 of 4 • 5. That the proposed use will adversely affect the General Plan or any specific plan of the City. The proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan. Land Use Element Policy 2.2 supports commercial land uses in adequate amounts to accommodate the City's needs for goods and services. Land Use Element Policy 2.8 promotes rehabilitation of commercial properties, and encourages increased levels of capital investment. Urban Design Element Policy 1.5 encourages enhanced architectural forms, textures, colors and materials are expected in the design of all projects. The proposed automatic car wash will be consistent with each of these General Plan policies. E. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15332. This class 32 exemption allows infill development provided they are consistent with the zoning and General Plan, do not have any noise or traffic impacts, and can be served by existing utilities. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2012-50 will be filed for this project. Section 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana, after conducting the public hearing, hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2012-30, as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein, to allow the • construction of an automatic car wash facility in the General Commercial (C-2) zoning district for the property located at 4426 West First Street. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated February 11, 2013, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 11th day of February, 2013 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS • Commissioners: Acosta, Alderete, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval(6) Commissioners: Non Commissioners: Non Commissioners: Non Resolution No. 2013-03 Page 3 of 4 • APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: ~ // Ryan O CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY • I, MARTHA RAMIREZ, Clerk of the Planning Commission, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2013-03 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on February 11, 2013 . Date: ~ a2 ~ ~~ ~A erl f the P anni Comm~ion City of Santa Ana `~ • Resolution No. 2013-03 Page 4 of 4 • EXHIBIT A Conditions for Conditional Use Permit No 2012-30 Conditional Use Permit No. 2012-30 is approved subject to compliance, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Manager, with all applicable sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the California Administrative Code, the California Building Standards Code and all other applicable regulations. The applicant must comply in full with each and every condition listed below rip Or t0 exercising the rights conferred by this conditional use permit. The applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the life of the conditional use permit. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result in the revocation of the conditional use permit. A. Planninu Division 1. All proposed site improvements must conform to the Site Plan Review approval of DP No. 12-30. 2. Any amendment to this conditional use permit must be submitted to the • Planning Division and Police Department for review. At that time, staff will determine if administrative relief is available or the conditional use permit must be amended. 3. Prior to approval of Certificate of Occupancy, all on-site improvements shall be made in accordance with the submitted plans. 4. Hours of operation shall be lira+ted-te 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.'^ *~ ..,,a ~:nn ...., ~., ~:nn ., ., .tie ..,;..{e, seven days a week. Modified by Planning Commission on February 11, 2013. 5. Roll-up doors shall be provided to restrict access to the car wash tunnel during non-operating hours. 6. Vacuuming equipment shall not be available or functional during non- operating hours. 7. Prior to approval of Certificate of Occupancy, all on-site signage including directional signage shall be submitted for review and approval and shall be under separate permit. 8. On-site employees shall be responsible for the removal of all litter and • trash from the site each day. • FEBRUARY 11, 2013 PAGE2OF2 9. Inoperable or malfunctioning equipment shall be repaired or replaced in a timely manner. 10. Landscaping shall be maintained in compliance with the submitted plan including all parkways and street trees. Any modifications to this plan shall be submitted to the Planning Division for review and subject to the approval of the Planning Manager. 11. There shall be no overnight parking of vehicles on site. 12. There shall be no exposed neon lighting of any kind on either the building, parking lot canopies or in the windows. 13. Customer restrooms shall be locked during all non-operating hours. 14. There shall be no outdoor speakers or any other sound amplifying devices installed on the site. • 15. A final landscaping plan, including a detailed irrigation plan shall be submitted to staff for review and approval when plans are submitted for building plan check. B. Police Department 1. Prior to submitting into building plan check, submit plans that indicate all structures and parking lot comply with provisions of Chapter 8, Article II, Division 3 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Building Security Ordinance). All applicable sections must be printed verbatim on your submitted set of plans. See the commercial supplement for additional information. Discretionary action conditions (if applicable) must be printed on your set of plans. 2. Prior to submitting into building plan check, submit a full set of electrical plans to the Police department to verify exterior lighting placement and parking lot illumination levels. 3. Prior to obtaining an electrical permit, submit photometric foot-candle calculations of all parking lots and walkways for review and approval. Photometric calculations must be superimposed on a scaled site plan of • the project.