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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-08-10 - Supplemental APlanning Commission August 10, 2016 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2015-01190 AND MINOR DESIGN REVIEW DRC2015-01191— FIEDLER GROUP FOR RALPHS FUEL CENTER: A proposal to modify previously approved Conditional Use Permit DRC2010-00348 to allow the construction of an extension of 1,200 square feet to the existing overhead canopy, and installation of two (2) new fuel dispensers, at a gas station within an existing shopping center in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District, Terra Vista Community Plan (TVCP) located at the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Base Line Road. Project Timeline • Application was submitted: December 21, 2015 • Application was re -submitted: March 23, 2016 • Application was re -submitted: May 11, 2016 • Application was deemed complete: June 9, 2016 • Planning Commission on August 10, 2016 Area of the shopping center is 12.8 acres; 840 feet (east to west) x 850 feet (north to south) I.i ;iiQu# afiu LL t7 luefluai :7", 4 Project Site :jAl "tQIZ oIT ? , - � Vacant Lot L L— Zoning Map Designations Low Medium Residential J _ Terra Vista Planned Community, d t •• Neighborhood Commercial, j t Y 1f Terra Vista Planned Community AL '1• Medium and Low Medium Residential. ' r ' y '`Mort Terra Vista Planned Communit' Aerial -1 Overview Y t IIA Project Site 'm'®t "A! '" Minor Design Review • The applicant proposes to construct an extension of 1,200 square feet to an existing overhead canopy. • The addition to the canopy will create 2 new fuel dispensers and 4 new fueling positions. • The service station planters, trash areas and islands have also been relocated and revised to improve vehicle circulation. • Directional signage has been added to improve circulation. • Seven parking spaces will be removed however, the shopping center will maintain enough parking spaces to meet Development Code standards. Conditional Use Permit • The Conditional Use Permit modification was required to modify the existing Conditional Use Permit (DRC2010-00348) which the Planning Commission approved in 2011. The previous Conditional Use Permit allowed the construction of 10 fueling positions. • The Conditional Use Permit modification would allow the applicant to provide an additional 2 new fuel dispensers which would create 4 new fueling positions. 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FT. t I = I o 0 0 Q 57' N89'58'10"W — — — — KQ Ac, o 155.58' I I LEGEND EXISTING LOT LINE TO REMAIN — — — — LOT LINE TO BE REMOVED «►+�.- NEW LOT LINE 90.50' Environmental Assessment • Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's local CEQA Guidelines, staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the original project. • The applicant submitted environmental studies as well as a parking study and a traffic study; all studies were reviewed by staff. Staff concluded that there would not be any new significant effect on the environment. • Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no subsequent or supplemental EIR or Negative Declaration is required in connection with subsequent discretionary approvals of the same project. Public Notification • The item was duly advertised as a public hearing; • No comments were received by Staff in response to the public notifications. Conclusion • Staff Recommends Approval of Conditional Use Permit DRC2015-01190 01191, through Approval. and Minor Design the adoption of Review DRC2015- the Resolutions of Municipal Code Amendment DRC2016-00616 A request to amend Titles 5, 9 and 17 of the Municipal Code to amend regulations regarding new and existing massage establishments. Background • SB 731 — Preempted most local land use, zoning and operational regulations for massage establishments • Prior to SB 731 — Massage establishments were conditionally permitted • 2012 Development Code Update — Massage establishments were permitted by right • AB 1147 - Amended the State's current massage therapy laws to expand local authority Background • December 17, 2014 - The City Council approved Interim Ordinance No. 872 (45 days) • January 21, 2015 - The City Council approved Interim Ordinance No. 872 A, which extended Ordinance No. 872 (22 months, 15 days) • Interim Ordinance No. 872 A set to expire on December 6, 2016 Proposed Changes Title 5 • Massage Business Permit • Includes permit application requirements, administrative review procedures, operational and business standards and the ability to revoke or suspend a permit if the business owner does not comply with the regulations Title 9 • Delete outdated regulations for massage services Proposed Changes Title 17 1. Amend Table 17.30.030-1 to: • Change the allowed land uses for massage establishments to only include commercial districts • Add a new land use designation for this type of use called Massage Establishment, Ancillary 2. Modify/add use descriptions 3. Delete all regulations for the operation of new and existing massage establishments ur NINININININ N N N N N N N N N O N 0 J 0 N 0 N N N N N NI x1eiMwY1 N N N N N N N N 0 N N N N N N ,u 04S angel N N N N N d d d d d N d N N N aVIS Pdud AWIo S N N N N N O N O O N N N N N N w dale agaus N N O N N N N N N N N N N 86WH &VAO lS N N N N N N N N N N d N N N JBWBO PIeIDuaOOS N N N SNN N d N d N d N d N N N fNN � asnoga M'AelaN N N N O O N d d d Idd N d N N N R.wwao'!ek'M!NN N O O ddNdddNNN AlossaYNVeft N N N O J 0 O J 0 0 O TNN N aanssjonbq pnj }uvinusaa N N N d d d d d d d d N I N I N I N aaM Ple laa6 weulmii i I . I_. I.. I_. I I I I I I I I I I I. I.. I_. I_ I_. I.. I aMua nI a8essecu INNIMMMMMME [kin I►■ILIEVEI►■■L 81 5 ebosseW N N N N I N N N N d d I d I d d d d I d 11 N N N N N N I 9u9 wa6!jqujs v sash aOLUO pue aaimaS `walam _ 3 0 0 ;u (A T 38©®E8 11 �O �I lw r li IL, I$ I° I I� I l� I la 1= I=13 I; Ir Ir I enuo asOBls� apoJ Aaadot—.0 oBa D.j o4—oa BC'LI al?IM ;ou;sia Buluoz/asn pue-1 Approving Authority • Section 17.22 of the Development Code authorized the Planning Commission recommendation to the City modifications to Title 17 to make a Council for any • The City Council will then review the recommendation relating to Title 17 (Development Code), and also Title 5 (Business Taxed, License and Regulation) and Title 9 Public Peace, Morals, and Welfare) Environmental Assessment • Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) • There is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment because the amendment will not expand the number or types of zoning districts in which massage establishments will be allowed to operate in the City. Recommendation • Staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the proposed changes to Title 17 (Development Code) to amend regulations for new and existing massage establishments. Development Code Amendment DRC2016-00563 Planning Commission August 10, 2016 Background • Development Code Amendment DRC2015-00421: - Established development standards for the MU District. - Includes: reduced building setbacks, maximum building height (75'), maximum density (50 du/ac), minimum landscape coverage, and maximum Floor Area Ratio (1.0 FAR). • Approved by City Council on October 21, 2015. • Prior to this amendment there were no development standards for the MU District. Floor Area Ratio • The Development Code defines FAR as "The ratio between gross floor area of the primary structure(s) on a site and gross site area. It includes all occupiable floors of a building, making it a three-dimensional unit of measure". • FAR is expressed as a ratio between the usable floor area permitted in a building (or buildings) and the area of the lot on which the building stands. • Obtained by dividing the combined gross occupiable floor area of the building by the gross area of the site. • Usually expressed as a decimal fraction (0.5 or 1.0). Development Code Example of FAR 2.0 100% Lot Coverage: 17.126.020-6 FLOOR AREA RATIO 50% Lot Coverage: 25% Lot Coverage: • 50,000 sf Floor Plate • 25,000 sf Floor Plate 12,500 sf Floor Plate • ? StnriPs • 4 StnriPs • R Stories Development Code FAR by District Land Use District Floor Area Ratio (FAR) or Maximum Ratio of Building to Lot Square Footage Table 17.36.020-2 — Mixed Use Zoning Districts Mixed Use (MU) 11.0 Table 17.36.030-1 Commercial and Office Zoning Districts Office Professional (OP) 40% - 100% Neighborhood Commercial (NC) 25% - 35% General Commercial (GC) 25% - 35% Specialty Commercial (SC) n/a Community Commercial (CC) n/a Regional Related Commercial (RRC) n/a Commercial Office (CO)' Table 17.36.040-1 Industrial Zoning Districts Industrial Park (IPA 3 40% - 60% General Industrial (GI) 50% - 60% Medium Impact Heavy Industrial (MI/HI) n/a Heavy Industrial (1-11) 40% - 50% 1. The Development Code does not define the Commercial Office (CO) District FAR. 2- General Plan Table LU-17 identifies a maximum FAR of 1.0 within the Haven Avenue Overlay District. 3. Hotels within the IP District have a FAR of 1.0. FAR Example FAR Example Site Acreage 2.0 Site Square Feet 87,120 Dwelling Units/Per Acre 50 du/ac Unit Type Unit Mix Minimum Dwelling Unit Size' Total Square Feet Per Unit Type Efficiency/Studio 25 550 sq. ft. 13,750 1 Bedroom 25 650 sq. ft. 16,250 2 Bedroom 25 800 sq. ft. 20,000 3 Bedroom 25 950 sq. ft. 23,750 100 Units 73,750 FAR Calculation — 73,750/87,120 = 0.85 1. Development Code Table 17.36.010-1. Environmental Review • On October 21, 2015, a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts was adopted by the City Council for Development Code Amendment DRC2015-00421. Per CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no further environmental review or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects or minor revisions to projects within the scope of the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration. Conclusion • Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the resolution recommending the City Council approve Development Code Amendment DRC2016- 00563.