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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso05-04 Dublin Toyota Lot CUP RESOLUTION NO. 05 - 04 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH AN AUTOMOBILENEHICLE STORAGE LOT FOR DUBLIN TOYOTA AT 6459 DUBLIN COURT, PA 04-048 WHEREAS, the Applicant, Scott Anderson of Dublin Toyota, proposes to operate a vehicle storage lot by means of a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Section 8.12.050 ofthe Zoning Ordinance for use by the Dublin Toyota Dealership within a vacant paved lot located at 6459 Dublin Court; and WHEREAS, the intent of the M-1 District is to promote light industrial development compatible with existing development, and other automotive and storage uses in the vicinity, or allowed in the M-1 District subject to a Conditional Use Permit, include new and used auto sales, service stations, and temporary storage of construction equipment; and WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with the State guidelines and City environmental regulations require that certain projects be reviewed for environmental impact and that environmental documents be prepared; and WHEREAS, the project has been found to be Categorically Exempt ITom the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), according to the CEQA Guidelines, Section 15303, as the project is located on a previously developed, fully improved and paved property where no further improvements or construction is necessary for the use; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held two properly noticed public hearing on said application on December 14,2004, and January 25,2005; and WHEREAS, the Staff report was submitted recommending that the Planning Commission application be conditionally approved; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said reports, recommendations and testimony herein above set forth and used its independent judgment to make a decision; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has found that the proposed project is appropriate for the subj ect site. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding said proposed Conditional Use Permit: A. The proposed use of the property as an automobile storage lot serves the public need by providing a location for storage of used vehicles owned by an established auto dealership during excessive inventory, thereby providing the community and regional area with a greater opportunity to purchase automotive vehicles in a convenient location. B. The proposed use of the property as an automobile storage lot will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons working in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare because ofthe proximity of its location to other commercial and automotive uses and related activities. Additionally, the Conditions of Approval will ensure ongoing compatibility with other surrounding land uses that are commercial or office in nature and meet the intent of the Zoning Ordinance related to automobile storage lots. C. The proposed use of the property as an automobile storage lot, under all circumstances and conditions of this permit, will not be injurious to property uses or improvements in the neighborhood as there are no adverse impacts associated with the automobile/vehicle storage lot at this location. Other industrial and commercial service facilities and automobile related uses in the immediate vicinity complement the proposed project. D. There are adequate existing provisions for public access, water, sanitation, and public utilities and services to ensure that the proposed use of the property as a temporary automobile storage lot and related improvements would not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare as the proposed site is fully improved for commercial development. No alteration or extension of such services would be necessary for the operation of the use. E. The subject site is physically suitable for the type, density and intensity of the use and related structures being proposed. The subject property is one of the more appropriate industrial properties in the City for automobile storage uses as it is irregularly-shaped, not visible from heavily trafficked streets and is compatible with the surrounding automotive uses. F. The proposed use of the property as am automobile storage lot is consistent with the Dublin General Plan in terms of land use and development standards as the land use designation for the site is Retail/Office and Automotive land uses. BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby approve P A 04-048, a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of an automobile/vehicle storage lot within an irregularly-shaped vacant lot as generally depicted by the site plan, labeled Attachment 4, stamped approved on January 25,2005 by the Planning Commission, and on file with the Dublin Community Development Department, Planning Division, subject to compliance with the following conditions: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with prior to the issuance of building permits or establishment of use, and shall be subiect to Planning Department review and approval. The following codes represent those departments/agencies responsible for monitoring compliance ofthe conditions of approval: [PLl Planning, rB] Building, rpO] Police, rpW] Public Works [ADM) Administration/City Attorney, rFINl Finance, [F) Alameda County Fire Department, rDSRSDl Dublin San Ramon Services District, rCOl Alameda County Department of Environmental Health. 2 GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. Approval. P A 04-048 Dublin Toyota Dublin Court PL Ongoing Standard AutomobileNehicle Storage Lot Conditional Use Permit approval is for the operation of a vehicle storage lot to serve Dublin Toyota. This approval shall conform to the project plans stamped approved on January 25, 2005, consisting of a site plan dated received by the Planning Department on October 4, 2004. The storage lot shall onlv serve Dublin based auto sales businesses. 2. New Signage. No signage shall be permitted in connection PL Ongoing Standard with the Vehicle Storage Lot. 3. Parking Area. The parking area shall be used in the PL Ongoing Standard manner represented in application plans, written and verbal statements and other documents, and as stipulated in this Conditional Use Permit. Existing trailers shall be removed prior to the exercise of this entitlement. 4. Enforcement Action. The Applicant/Property Owner shall PL Ongoing Standard operate all uses in compliance with the Conditions of Approval of this Conditional Use Permit and the regulations established in the Zoning Ordinance. Any violation of the terms or conditions specified may be subject to enforcement action and possible revocation pursuant to Chapter 8.96 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. 5. Revocation. This Conditional Use Permit shall be PL Ongoing Standard revocable for cause, upon the determination by the Community Development Director that the conditions of approval are not being met, or if the above related findings of approval cannot be met pursuant to Chapter 8.96 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. Failure to comply with the conditions of approval will cause the permit to become null and void. 3 6. Code Compliance. The project shall be in compliance with PL,B,F, Ongoing Standard all appropriate local, state and federal laws and regulations PO and shall be in compliance with all conditions listed within the Municipal Code, Non-Residential Building Security Requirements, and adopted standard conditions for non- residential building security. The applicant shall also comply with all applicable regulations, requirements and ordinances of the City of Dublin Planning and Building Department, Alameda County Fire Authority, and the Dublin Police Department. SITE MAINTENANCE 7. Site Maintenance. The applicant shall be responsible for PL,B Ongoing Standard maintaining the site in a clean and litter-free condition at all times. 8. Site Screening: The parking area designated for the storage PL Prior to Standard of vehicles shall be located within a fenced area. Said fence exercise of shall be maintained in good condition. The gated entrance to this the fenced area shall be kept closed and locked at all times entitlement except during authorized drop-off and removal of vehicles. Any Fire Department access shall be equipped with Knox boxes. 9. Paved Parking Area Maintenance. The parking area PL,PW Prior to Standard designated for the storage of vehicles shall be located within issuance of the paved parking lot area on the site and be maintained in Business good condition throughout the duration of its use. Any License improvements to existing pavement shall be subject to review and approval by the Public Works Department. 10. Vehicle Storage Activities in Parking Lot Area Only. All PL,PW Ongoing Standard activities associated with the vehicle storage lot shall be conducted entirely within the parking lot area designated for automobile vehicle storage parking on the project site plan. No repairs, detailing, sales or servicing of vehicles shall be conducted in the parking lot. Storage lot shall be limited to 40 vehicles. LIGHTING & SECURITY 11. Lighting and Security Requirements. Lighting within the PO,B Ongoing Standard vehicle storage lot must meet the current requirements specified in the City of Dublin Non-Residential Security Ordinance, and be to the satisfaction of the Police Department. Any lighting installed by Applicant/Property Owner shall be sub' ect to the ap roval and issuance of 4 Building Permits. Any fencing installed by Applicant/Property Owner shall be subject to the approval and issuance of Building Permits. LICENSES & PERMITS 12. Other Licenses and Permits. The applicant shall obtain all PL,PO Ongoing Standard necessary licenses and permits through the Department of Motor Vehicles and the State Board of Equalization prior to the establishment of the use. Said licenses and permits shall be displayed at all times during the operation of business. 13. Deliveries. Any vehicle carrier drop-offs will be done on- PO Ongoing Standard site and not in the street or public right-of-way. 14. Emergency Response Card. The dealership storing cars PO Ongoing Dublin and other vehicles at the site will complete and submit to Municipal Dublin Police an Emergency Response Card that reflects the Code information on the storage site location and the emergency contact information for that dealership's personnel. 15. Fire Access. Applicant/Developer shall provide a minimum F Ongoing Dublin of a 5 feet unobstructed access lane through the storage lot Municipal for purposes of firefighting access. Code l6. Sidewalk: Applicant/Developer shall construct sidewalk PW Prior to Public improvements in front of the property to complete the exercise of Works sidewalk connection between the existing auto sales lot and this Dept. United Rental ro erty. entitlement PASSED APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of January, 2005. AYES: Chair Schaub, Cm. Biddle, Fasulkey, King and Wehrenberg NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: /z//~ ------ Planning Commission Chairperson ATTEST: (~ Planning anager G:P A \2004 \pa04048 \pc-reso 12505 5