I. RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 019P-005 with conditions approving Conditional Use Permit application No. 19-03 for a Tire and Automotive Repair Facility located at 234 W. Forest Street.
II. BACKGROUND:
On April 25, 2019, the Community Development Department received a conditional use permit application for a tire and automotive repair shop to located in the existing buildings at 234 W. Forest Ave. The zoning classification for the proposed use is “automobile/vehicle repair, major”. This classification consists of the repair of automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, motor homes, boats and recreational vehicles, including the sale, installation, and servicing of related equipment and parts, generally on an overnight basis. This classification includes auto repair shops, body and fender shops, transmission shops, wheel and brake shops, auto glass services, and tire sales and installation, but excludes vehicle dismantling or salvaging and tire retreading or recapping.
Conditional Use Permit Application
In accordance with Section 9-2.302, automotive /vehicle repair, major is a permitted use subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. This use classification requires special consideration to ensure that it can be designed, located, and operated in a manner that will not interfere with the use and enjoyment of surrounding properties. The process for review of Conditional Use Permit applications is designed to evaluate possible adverse impacts and to minimize them where possible through the imposition of specific conditions.
California Environmental Quality Act
This application constitutes a project in accordance with the California Quality Act, therefore staff has prepared an environmental analysis as part of this land use application.
Comments
Once the application was deemed complete staff requested comments from the necessary City Departments. This proposal including conditions of approval reflect feedback from the necessary City Departments.
III. PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS:
General Plan/Zoning Consistency
The general plan land use designation for the Tire and Automotive Repair Facility is classified as (CS) Service Commercial with a corresponding zoning designation of Service Commercial (CS). The project proposal is consistent with both the General Plan and Zoning Designations for automotive/vehicle repair, major.
Project Summary
The applicant is seeking approval to operate an automotive tire and repair facility which will include services such as:
- Tire Services (Tire purchases & tire installation, Computerized Wheel balancing, tire repair, tire rotation, tire pressure inflation to appropriate level)
- New and Used Tires (Tire range from Off road tires to low profile run flat tires. Brands include Michelin, Hankook, Doral, Goodyear, and Yokohama to name a few)
- Tire pressure Monitoring System TPMS Repair
- Brake Services (brake inspection, brake rotor replacement, front disc brake repair, Parking brake adjustment, Rear disc brake repair, Rear drum brake repair)
- Axle replacement (axle inspection, axle replacement)
- Suspension Repairs (ball joint replacement, inner tie rod & outer tie rod replacement, shocks replacement, strut replacement, sway bar link replacement)
- 4 Wheel Computerized Alignments (A wheel alignment consists of adjusting the wheels of your vehicle so that all wheels are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the ground)
- Lube oil and filter change
- Fluids check
- Cooling system repair (cooling system flush & fill, cooling system pressure test, replace radiator, replace thermostat, replace water pump)
- Belt and Hose Replacement (radiator hose replacement, serpentine belt replacement)
- Engine Diagnoses (Tune-up)
The applicant plans to use the existing buildings on forest for services rendered as well as for a sales area. All work shall be conducted within the enclosed buildings. The building adjacent to 6th Street will be used for storage only (approximately 400 s/f).
Location: 234 W. Forest Ave (Map & Floor Plans Attached)
Building Access: Vehicular access will be via the 6th Street driveway and pedestrian access will be located at the building adjacent to W. Forest Ave. The 6th Street driveway is currently non standard and will need to be reconstructed to current City Standard per the City Engineer.
Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday 6:00am – 6:00pm (7:00am – 7:00pm Saturday)
Parking: Employee and customer parking will be available on site as well as provided on street. In accordance with table 4.4 of Section 9-4.302 Automobile/Vehicle Repair, Major or Minor use classifications require two (2) spaces per bay. The facility has three (3) bays therefore requiring six (6) on-site parking spaces where one (1) shall be made ADA accessible. A minimum of ten (10) percent of a parking lot shall be landscaped. A vehicle accommodation area shall include the area of a lot used by vehicles for access, circulation, parking, loading and unloading areas; it does not include space provided for display purposes or enclosed vehicle storage areas. The construction and restriping of any parking space or facility shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director in conjunction with the City Engineer.
Outdoor Storage: At this time the applicant has not expressed the intent to having outdoor storage of goods, materials, machines, equipment, and vehicles or parts outside of a building for more than seventy-two (72) hours. Outdoor storage of goods, materials, machines, equipment, and vehicles or parts outside of a building for more than seventy-two (72) hours in the Commercial Service (CS) zoning designation requires the issuance of a conditional use permit. Should it be requested in the future it will require an amendment to this use permit unless conditioned in this application to permit outdoor storage in accordance within the regulations of Section 9-4.208. There shall be no outside storage of used or new tires on the premises. All tires shall be stored in an enclosed building.
Fuel Storage and other Potential Hazardous Materials: The applicant will be required to meet with the Fire Marshall and Building Official to determine the level of safety protection required based on the desired storage of all hazardous and/or combustible materials on site.
Solid Waste: The applicant will be required to utilize the City of Coalinga’s solid waste hauler (Mid-Valley Disposal) for all solid waste needs. Solid waste receptacles will be located in the back of the building and inside the fence.
Surrounding Land Uses:
Surrounding Land Use Setting
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South
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Commercial - Vacant
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West
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Commercial – Thrift Shop
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East
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Commercial – O’Riley Auto Parts
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North
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Commercial – Auto Museum
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Public Notification: On May 16, 2019 public hearing notices were sent to all property owners within 300 feet of the site as required by Local and State law.
Environmental Review: Section 21084 of the Public Resources Code requires the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines to include a list of classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and which shall, therefore, be exempt from the provisions of CEQA. In response to that mandate, the Secretary for Resources has found that several classes of projects listed in Article 19 of the CEQA Guidelines do not have a significant effect on the environment, and they are declared to be categorically exempt from the requirement for the preparation of environmental documents.
The project site is located within the City of Coalinga limits on a commercially zoned parcel surrounded by existing commercial development and does not have any value as a habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species. The proposed project would not result in any significant effects related to biological resources, traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality, and the site would be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. Therefore, the proposed project meets all requirements established by Section 15301 of CEQA Guidelines and can consequently be considered exempt from the provisions of CEQA under a Class 1 exemption (existing facilities).
IV. FISCAL IMPACT:
None
V. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
Conditional Use Permit finding of Approval
A Conditional Use Permit shall only be granted if the Planning Commission determines that the project as submitted or as modified conforms to all of the following criteria. If the Planning Commission determines that it is not possible to make all of the required findings, the application shall be denied. The specific basis for denial shall be established for the record.
General Plan consistency: Approval of the proposed project will advance the goals and objectives of and is consistent with the policies of the General Plan and any other applicable plan that the City has adopted;
Neighborhood compatibility: The location, size, design, bulk, coverage, density, traffic generation and operating characteristics of the proposed project are consistent with the purposes of the district where it is located, and will not have an adverse effect on the neighborhood and surrounding properties;
Asset for the neighborhood: The nature, use and architectural/design features of the proposed development make it attractive, functional and convenient. The proposed development enhances the successful operation of the surrounding area in its basic community functions, or provides an essential service to the community or region. | | |