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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCReso03-44 PA03-02 Dublin Honda CUP RESOLUTION NO. 03- 44 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING PA 03-021 KEN HARVEY/DUBLIN HONDA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE AN AUTOMOBILE/VEHICLE STORAGE LOT AT 6700 SIERRA LANE (POPELAR PROPERTY) WHEREAS, the Applicant, Ken Harvey, owner of the Dublin Honda auto dealership, has requested a Conditional Use Permit application to operate an automobile/vehicle storage lot within a private parking lot owned by Dee Popelar and located at 6700 Sierra Lane, in a M-1 Light Industrial Zoning District; and WHEREAS the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on said application on August 26, 2003; and WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending that the Planning Commission application be conditionally approved; 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 from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), according to the CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301(a); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said reports, recommendations and testimony herein above set forth and used their independent judgment to make a decision; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has found that the proposed project is appropriate for the subject site. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does find that: The proposed use serves the public need by providing a location for storage of new vehicles owned by auto dealerships during expansion of existing facilities or excessive inventory, thereby providing the community with a greater opportunity to purchase automotive vehicles in a convenient location. Bo The proposed use will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons working in the vicinity, and will not be viewed as detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare because of the proximity of its location to other automotive related uses, light industrial business parks and related activities. Neighboring property owners in the vicinity of the project include commercial offices and warehouses, automotive repair and service facilities, and other locations such as parking lots where vehicles are stored for a period of time. Additionally, conditions of approval will ensure ongoing compatibility with other surrounding land uses that are commercial in nature. The use, under all circumstances and conditions of this permit, will not be injurious to property uses or improvements in the neighborhood. Other commercial service and storage facilities in the immediate vicinity complement the proposed project. There are adequate existing provisions for public access, water, sanitation, and public utilities and services to ensure that the proposed use and related structures would not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare. No alteration or extension of such services would be necessary. Uo The subject site is physically suitable for the type, density and intensity of the use and related structures being proposed. The Sierra Lane business park area is one of the more appropriate industrial parks in the City for industrial and commercial uses that are compatible with the surrounding neighboring uses. Additionally, the storage of vehicles will occur in a fenced parking area behind an existing building, and not be visible from the public right-of-way. Fo The proposed project is consistent with the intent of the M-1 Light Industrial Zoning District, which encourages light industrial uses serving transportation needs adjacent to major transportation corridors and adjacent roadways. Go The proposed use is consistent with the Dublin General Plan in terms of land use and development standards. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby approve PA 03-021 Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of an automobile/vehicle storage lot within an existing parking lot as generally depicted by the site plan, labeled Attachment 2, stamped approved on August 26, 2003 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 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] Alameda County Fire Department, [DSRSD] Dublin San Ramon Services District, [CO] Alameda County Department of Environmental Health. GENERAL 1. Approval. PA 03-021 Sierra Lane Automobile/Vehicle Storage Lot Conditional Use Permit approval is for the operation of a vehicle storage lot to serve Dublin Honda and other similar businesses within an existing parking lot located at 6700 Sierra Lane. This approval shall conform to the project plans stamped approved on August 26, 2003, labeled Attachment 2, consisting of a site and parking plan dated received by the Planning Department on June 3, 2003. Responsible Agency: PL o Required By: Ongoing New Signage. Any new signage shall be subject to the provisions of the Sign Regulations, Chapter 8.84 of the Zoning Ordinance and the existing Master Sign Program approved for the shopping center. Responsible Agency: PL Required By: Ongoing Parking Area. The parking area shall be used in the manner represented in application plans, written statements and other documents. Responsible Agency: PL Required By: Ongoing Enforcement Action. The Applicant and the Property Owner shall 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. Responsible Agency: PL Required By: Ongoing o Revocation. This Conditional Use Permit shall be 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. Failure to comply with the conditions of approval will cause the permit to become null and void. Responsible Agency: Required By: PL Ongoing o Code Compliance. The project shall be in compliance with all appropriate local, state and federal laws and regulations 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. Responsible Agency: Required By: PL, B, F, PO Ongoing SITE MAINTENANCE 7. Site Maintenance. The applicant shall be responsible for maintaining the site in a clean and litter- free condition at all times. Responsible Agency: PL Required By: Ongoing FENCING & GATES 8. Fencing and Gates. The parking area designated for the storage of vehicles shall be located with the existing fenced area on the site and be maintained in good condition throughout the duration of 3 its use. The gated entrance to the fenced area shall be kept closed and locked at all times except during authorized drop-off or removal of vehicles. Any Fire Department accessways within the fenced area shall be equipped with gates with knox boxes. Responsible Agency: Required By: PL, PO, F Ongoing Activities in Fenced Area Only. All activities associated with the vehicle storage lot shall be conducted entirely within the enclosed and fenced parking area designated for Dublin Honda parking on the project site plan. No repairs to vehicles shall be conducted in the parking lot. Responsible Agency: Required By: PL Ongoing LICENSES & PERMITS 10. Other Licenses and Permits. The applicant shall obtain all 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. Responsible Agency: Required By: PL, PO Ongoing LIGHTING & SECURITY 11. Lighting and Security Requirements. Lighting within the 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. Responsible Agency: PO Required By: Ongoing DURATION OF PERMIT 12. Duration of Permit. This approval shall be valid and permit the storage of vehicles in the paved parking lot in the designated area, as shown on the project plans. The conditional use permit for the operation of the storage lot shall run with the land, and may be terminated by the Community Development Director if the conditions of approval are violated as referenced in Conditions 5 and 6, above. Responsible Agency: Required By: PL Ongoing 4 PASSED APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of August 2003. AYES: Cm. Fasulkey, Jennings, Nassar, King and Machtmes NOES: ABSENT: ATTEST: PlannXl~tnager G:\pa0302 l\pc-reso&coa