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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 8.1 Enterprise Rent a Car CUPTO: FROM: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION: PROJECT: APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: LOCATION: ASSESSOR PARCEL: PARCEL SIZE: GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USE: SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: CITY OF DUBLIN PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT/STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: May 4, 1992 Planning Commission Planning Staff Carol R. Cirelli`, Associate Planner PA 92-016 Enterprise Rent -a -Car Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit to establish a car rental facility with outdoor vehicle storage in a C-2- B-40 District. Len Almalech Enterprise Rent -a -Car 2950 Merced Street, #128 San Leandro, CA 94577 Dublin II Gerald Eschen P.O. Box 2434 Dublin, CA 94568 6867 Dublin Boulevard 941-205-1-35 1.96+ acres Retail/Office C-2-B-40, General Commercial Combining District; retail/office North: South: East: Manufacturing, warehouse; M-1, Light Industrial District Dublin Boulevard, Dublin Civic Center; Planned Development (PD) District Retail/office; C-2-B-40 General Commercial Combining District ITEM NO. %A COPIES TO: Applicant Owner Address File n�nr 1 nr I*;1% West: Alamo Canal, retail; C-2-B-40 General Commercial Combining District ZONING HISTORY: PA 86-116.1: On December 2, 1986, the Dublin Zoning Administrator denied a Variance request (Custom Music/Dublin Investments) to allow the construction of a low profile sign that would exceed the maximum allowable aggregate sign area for the site. PA 87-030: PA 87-105: PA 89-080: PA 90-012: PA 90-030, PA 90-059: On May 4, 1987, Enterprise Rent -a Car (Applicant) withdrew a Conditional Use Permit application request to establish an auto rental service with outdoor storage of rental vehicles. On September 1, 1987, the Dublin Planning Director approved an Administrative Conditional Use Permit request (Custom Music) to allow temporary promotional displays (30 day time frame). On June 27, 1989, the Dublin Planning Director approved an Administrative Conditional Use Permit request (Airco Supply Company) to allow a 30 day grand opening temporary promotional sign. On March 14, 1990, the Dublin Planning Director approved a Site Development Review request (Dublin Business Center Sign Program) for new wall signs and a C-2-B-40 directory sign. On May 4, 1990, the Dublin Planning Director approved an Administrative Conditional Use Permit request (Classic Oak) to allow a 30 day grand opening temporary promotional sign; and on July 20, 1990, the Planning Director approved an Administrative Conditional Use Permit request (Classic Oak) to allow temporary promotional displays (20 day time frame). APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: Section 8-49.2.A.9) Conditional Uses: C-2 Districts states that an automobile storage or rental lot is a conditional use subject to Planning Commission approval in the C-2 District. Section 8-94.0 states that conditional uses must be analyzed to determine: 1) whether or not the use is required by the public need; 2) whether or not the use will be properly related to other land uses, transportation and service facilities in the vicinity; 3) whether or not the use will materially affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity; and 4) whether or not the use will be contrary to the specific intent clauses or performance standards established for the district in which it is located. -2- PAGE a OF 11 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The project has been found to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under Section 15303, Class 3 of the State CEQA Guidelines. The use consists of the minor conversion of an existing commercial tenant space from one use (formerly retail car stereo store) to another use (car rental agency). NOTIFICATION: Public Notice of the May 4, 1992 hearing was published in the local newspaper, mailed to adjacent property owners, and posted in public buildings. ANALYSIS: The Applicant is requesting Conditional Use Permit approval to establish a car rental agency with outdoor storage of vehicles in a C- 2-B-40, General Commercial Combining District. An auto storage or rental lot is a conditional use subject to Planning Commission approval in the C-2-B-40 District. Enterprise Rent -a -Car is currently located in the Stroud's Plaza Shopping Center at 7224 San Ramon Road. The business has been in operation at this location for approximately five years. The Applicant's reason for moving to a new location on Dublin Boulevard is to better serve the community. Enterprise Rent -a -Car provides car rental services to the public on a "walk-in" basis, including the pick-up and delivery of rental vehicles to customers at their home, car repair shop, or place of business. The Applicant is requesting Conditional Use Permit approval to allow the temporary on -site storage of rental vehicles until these vehicles are reserved by customers. A maximum of 15 parking spaces located at the northwest corner of the project site are proposed for rental vehicle storage (see Exhibit A). Enterprise -Rent -a -Car will not service or wash the vehicles on site. All vehicles will be maintained by car repair facilities or local service stations in the Dublin area. Enterprise Rent -a -Car will be operating Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m, and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., which is similar to the existing hours of operation. There is no record of any zoning violations with the existing operation located on San Ramon Road. There is adequate employee and customer parking for Enterprise Rent -a -Car and other commercial businesses located at the project site in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. The site has a total of 69 parking spaces. The businesses currently located at the site, including Enterprise Rent -a -Car, are only required to have 50 employee and customer parking spaces. Excluding the 15 parking spaces designated for rental vehicle storage, 54 parking spaces will remain at the site for customer and employee parking, which exceeds the site's parking requirement by 4 spaces. -3- PAGE. OF 1 The project has been reviewed by other City departments and their comments have been incorporated into the Draft Resolution (Exhibit B) as conditions of approval. As a condition of the Building Department, the Applicant will be required to remove the illegal mezzanine floor located in the Enterprise Rent -a -Car tenant space prior to establishment of the use. The Applicant is aware of this requirement. No major concerns were noted by other departments. The City Attorney reviewed the Staff Report and had no comments. The project is in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and the General Plan. Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit request to allow the establishment of a car rental agency with outdoor storage in a C-2-B-40 District subject to the conditions specified in the Draft Resolution (Exhibit B). RECOMMENDATIONS: FORMAT: 1) Open public hearing and hear Staff presentation. 2) Take testimony from Applicant and the public. 3) Question Staff, Applicant and the public. 4) Close public hearing and deliberate. 5) Adopt Draft Resolution approving PA 92-016 Enterprise Rent -a -Car Conditional Use Permit (Exhibit B), or give Staff and Applicant direction and continue the matter. ACTION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Draft Resolution (Exhibit B) approving the Conditional Use Permit, for PA 92-016 Enterprise Rent -a -Car. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit A: Exhibit B: Site Plan, Floor Plan Draft Planning Commission Resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit for PA 92-016 Background Attachments: Attachment 1: Location/Zoning Map Attachment 2: Applicant's Written Statement Attachment 3: Tenant Square Footage Summary -4- PAGE IA OF I3 1 z5a �-- I5 T eti V ale sfvraofe fackh9 5Pace5 RECCIVEn MAR (PC -I D �ti 'R11/1.0. DUBLIN PLANNING (1) 9,a—) 16 I F�. (i..ovsnuet..) EArrEC rcls E /E.Jr-I' -OK CuSTOm puSIC. (6u rrM SALES) /FI/KCO Dubunl /ova EL41/rpe (RETiJL) (P1LL50S.LLGS �l_I E _I�L1S.1-1 Ex! ST, adyI1.6 H�huo r , RAmI• 'O��'� 1.bt.10' ECJSr, R..d.►flE.g 1 EXT. T. COPCCAJK5 DUE, LI1-1 P71...YD. • ) R't LJ JE U=_ CF Ex'S. E_HU 411 E &3 r CG1.JL. 1-idLC X4L.0 I%•Z0' 0 a.r.t1.91I-:.•• ••?12 EXOIBIT.A F E B— 2 4— 9 2 TUE 1 6 : 04 B..r na I Inc P.01 StorageNI (DO OQ Q 3 Bath n Customer Waiting Area Coffee Area Enterprise Rent a Car 'tenant Improvement Plan 6867 Dublin Blvd. Dublin, CA 94568 Attn: Mr. Robert M. Jasper 351.2810 483-3229 FAX Add Hose Bib Here Managers Office Data Processing Office RECEIVEn Sign Man ������, 199e, .i , Daniel Alvarado GB61 Dvbl 6,01(209) 520-9601 Pager # ' DUBLIN PLANrNiNG1(209) 471-6855 Mobile Phone -°( ) 1(209) 668-8994 Home Phone . I 2 -3\ -z,' tz 'li\,vvcul ?ion ai r_ ui.7aI,Iu . Bernal Investment, Inc P.O. Box 2434 Dublin, CA 94568 Attn: Marty Eschen 828-4166 828-4168 FAX .15 n n r (o.4. f►[ 2 ; • c� a (.P. a&6;-) RESOLUTION NO. 92 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING PA 92-016 ENTERPRISE RENT -A -CAR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CAR RENTAL FACILITY WITH OUTDOOR STORAGE OF RENTAL VEHICLES IN A C-2-B-40 DISTRICT LOCATED AT 6867 DUBLIN BOULEVARD WHEREAS, Len Almalech, Applicant, filed a Conditional Use Permit application to allow the establishment of a car rental facility with fifteen (15) parking spaces for the outdoor storage of rental vehicles; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on said application on May 4, 1992; and WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and was found to be Categorically Exempt under Section 15303, Class 3; and WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending that the application be conditionally approved; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said reports, recommendations and testimony hereinabove set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby find that: A. The proposed project will serve a public need by providing a car rental agency in the City of Dublin. B. The use will be properly related to other land uses and transportation and service facilities in the vicinity, as the proposed use will be compatible to the type and nature of operations typically found in the neighborhood. C. The use, under all circumstances and conditions of this particular case, will not materially adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood, as all applicable regulations will be met. D. The use will not be contrary to the specific intent clauses or performance standards established for the district in which it is to be located. E. The approval of this Conditional Use Permit is consistent with the Dublin General Plan. - 1 - Mrs 1 nr BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby conditionally approve PA 92-016 Conditional Use Permit as generally depicted on the plans labeled Exhibit A, stamped approved and on file with the Dublin Planning Department, subject to 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 subject to Planning Department review and approval. The following codes represent those departments/agencies responsible for monitoring compliance of the conditions of approval. [PL] Planning, [B] Building, [PO] Police, [PW] Public Works, [ADM] Administration/City Attorney, [FIN] Finance, [F] Dougherty Regional Fire Authority, [DSR] Dublin San Ramon Services District, (C0] Alameda County Department of Environmental Health. 1. This Conditional Use Permit approval for PA 92-016 is to allow the establishment of a car rental facility with fifteen (15) parking spaces designated as outdoor storage of rental vehicles, located at 6867 Dublin Boulevard. This approval shall generally conform to the plans labeled Exhibit A, stamped approved and on file with the Dublin Planning Department, and as modified by the following conditions of approval, consisting of a Site Plan and Floor Plan (2 sheets) dated received by the Planning Department March 12, 1992, and a Staff Study dated March 27, 1992. [PL, B] 2. The activities associated with the car rental facility shall consist of: [PL] a. administrative and management operations b. customer service c. rental vehicle pick-up and delivery d. temporary outdoor storage of rental vehicles at the fifteen (15) designated parking spaces 3. The storage and parking of rental vehicles shall occupy a maximum of fifteen (15) parking spaces located at the rear, northwest corner of the project site in conformance with the Site Plan labeled Exhibit A. [PL] 4. The Applicant shall provide appropriate pavement marking designating the fifteen (15) parking spaces reserved for Enterprise Rent -a -Car rental vehicles. [PL, PW] 5. The servicing or washing of the rental vehicles or equipment on the site shall not be permitted. [PL] 6. No loudspeakers or amplified music shall be permitted outside the enclosed buildings. [PL] - 2 - PAGE . 8 OF 13 7. The Applicant shall remove the illegal mezzanine floor located within the Enterprise Rent-A-Car tenant space in compliance with the Building Department requirements. [B, PL] 8. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable Planning, Building, Dougherty Regional Fire Authority and Police Department regulations and ordinances. [PL, B, F, PO] 9. On an annual basis, this Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to Zoning Investigator review and determination as to compliance with the conditions of approval. [PL] 10. This approval shall be null and void in the event the approved use ceases to operate for a continuous one year period. [PL] 11. This permit shall be revocable for cause in accordance with Section 8-90.3 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. Any violation of the terms or conditions of this use permit shall be subject to citation. [PL] PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of May, 1992. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ATTEST: Planning Director Planning Commission Chairperson - 3 PAGE a. OF JO All) 3I11 NOSdWOHI - . n;nana _- ��,, -- : 1-'� dt'61' JNINOZ _ '-.VNU.t \ d �o..�ti�•.- _ 3 ;; _ -,� W 3141 JO 1`dVd - -•' .—ii� _ --•. .....� n ./_-� .`= _ / T. ice • •- . ._-..: -rl I (;' I , U I - II 4E)I . I I s of {.i y' ; i 1� 11 v project' # 514e. ill .1'1111S 11S • Attachment I PAGE 10 OF 1 3 ENTERPRISE L.—RENT-A-CAR Group Headquarters March 9, 1992 Mr. Ralph Kachadourian Assistant Planner City of Dublin 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mr. Kachadourian: As per your request for our use permit, this is a brief summary of the type of business Enterprise Rent-A-Car provides. Enterprise Rent-A-Car provides replacement transportation for individuals whose vehicles are in need of repair. Presently, Enterprise Rent-A-Car has in excess of 1000 locations nationwide, with over 38 offices in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our primary business is to provide replacement transportation for customers whose vehicles are disabled as a result of an automobile accident or mechanical problem. Our service includes pick-up and delivery of rental vehicles to customers at their home, repair shop, or place of business. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has long established itself as a community business. We believe strongly in working with the community in which we operate branch locations. Since Enterprise Rent-A-Car does not perform any on -site vehicle maintenance, all vehicles will be maintained by local service stations and repair facilities in the Dublin area. Our rental branch in Dublin provides employment opportunities for Dublin residents, and equally important, we believe Enterprise Rent-A-Car provides a much needed service to the residents of the Dublin community. We are looking to relocate our present location from the Stroud's Plaza Shopping Center, 7224 San Ramon Road, to a new site, located at 6867 Dublin Blvd. in Dublin. We feel confident that our new location will enable us to better service the local Dublin community. RECEIVED Ica 3( 1 i/Ua es (3I Ucl 1,; D;,l_{r l PL ,1,1i U G c�z cb Attachment a 2950 Merced Street, Suite 128 San Leandro, California 94577 510-351-2810 PAGE IL OF Mr. Ralph Kachadourian Page 2 Enterprise Rent-A-Car does not store vehicles at its rental location. Enterprise's business philosophy is to run a high utilization factor with all of our rental vehicles. On occasion, rental vehicles that are not presently utilized may be temporarily parked awaiting a customer's reservation. As previously discussed, it is anticipated, on average, we will need parking for approximately 15 rental vehicles. All parking will be behind our new facility in Dublin, which has ample room for our use. Mr. Kachadourian, I would like to again thank you for meeting with me to go over the needed essentials for our conditional use permit. Should you require any additional information regarding Enterprise Rent-A-Car or its business focus, feel free to contact me at your convenience at (510) 297-5302. Sincerely, Len Almalech Vice President/Rental Operations cg RECEIVE Dubin" Bkv-t4 1)1_f[3LIN PLANN1NG� PAGE_ 0 PR — 1 E•—'92 FR I 1 O _ 4._• B.=,- r-in. *-- t-r. - I rl P _ el 1 4/8/92 Bernal Investment, Inc P.O. Box 2434 Dublin, California 94568 (510) 828-4166 City of Dublin 100 Civic Plaza P.O. Box 2340 FAX # 833-6628 Attn: Carol R. Cirelli Dear Carol RECEIVED APR 16 1992 DUBLIN PLANNING The following information is correct to my best knowledge, as we do not have any individual site plans available. Tenant Retail Warehouse Office Floral Supply 3,200 9,600 Dublin Power 1,000 600 Airco 800 3,000 400 Music Unlimited 1,000 3,200 Chandler Drapes 400 2,000 Should you have any questions please feel free to give me a call. Sincerely, Gerald M, Eschen, Bernal Investment Inc, Attachment 3 'AGE 3� OF �&