HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2012-46RESOLUTION NO. 2012 — 46
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
AND A TATTOO STUDIO AT SWEETWATER HARLEY DAVIDSON
LOCATED AT 3201 HOOVER AVENUE
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered a Conditional Use Permit for
Public Assembly and a Tattoo Studio at Sweetwater Harley Davidson located at 3201 Hoover
Avenue at a duly advertised public hearing held on December 5, 2011, at which time oral and
documentary evidence was presented; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, the Planning Commission considered the staff
report contained in Case File No. 2011-28 CUP, maintained by the City and incorporated herein
by reference along with evidence and testimony from said hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission voted to approve the Conditional Use
Permit for Public Assembly and a Tattoo Studio at Sweetwater Harley Davidson located at 3201
Hoover Avenue by a unanimous vote in favor of approval; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Determination was before the City Council on January
10, 2012, and a public hearing was set for January 24, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered a Conditional Use Permit for Public
Assembly and a Tattoo Studio at Sweetwater Harley Davidson located at 3201 Hoover Avenue
at duly advertised public hearings held on January 24, and continued to February 7, 2012, at
which time oral and documentary evidence was presented; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearings, the City Council considered the staff report
contained in Case File No. 2011-28 CUP, maintained by the City and incorporated herein by
reference along with evidence and testimony from said hearing; and
WHEREAS, this action is taken pursuant to all applicable procedures required by
state and City laws; and
WHEREAS, the action recited herein is found to be essential for the preservation
of public health, safety, and general welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
National City that the testimony and evidence presented to the City Council at the public hearing
held on January 24, February 7, 2012, and February 21, 2012, support the following findings:
1. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape, since the proposed use
will be within an existing building and upon a roof deck designed for such use, and since no
expansion of the building is proposed.
2. That the site has sufficient access to streets and highways that are adequate in width and
pavement type to carry the volume of traffic generated by the proposed use, since the site
was developed for and has historically been used for public assembly use, since the
proposed use involves no expansion, and since a tattoo studio is not expected to draw a
significant number of additional patrons.
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3. That the proposed use will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent or abutting properties,
since the building is located in an industrial zone, near a freeway, and away from any
residential areas.
4. That the proposed use is deemed essential and desirable to the public convenience, since
it will allow the business to expand its services, thus increasing profitability and the chances
for success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the application for Conditional Use Permit is
approved subject to the following conditions:
GENERAL
1. This Conditional Use Permit authorizes public assembly and a tattoo studio at 3201 Hoover
Avenue. Except as required by Conditions of Approval, all plans submitted for permits
associated with the project shall conform to Exhibit "A", Case File No. 2011-28 CUP, dated
October 27, 2011.
2. Before this Conditional Use Permit shall become effective, the applicant and the property
owner both shall sign and have notarized an Acceptance Form, provided by the Planning
Division, acknowledging and accepting all conditions imposed upon the approval of this
permit. Failure to return the signed and notarized Acceptance Form within 30 days of its
receipt shall automatically terminate the Conditional Use Permit. The applicant shall also
submit evidence to the satisfaction of the Planning Division that a Notice of Restriction on
Real Property is recorded with the County Recorder. The applicant shall pay necessary
recording fees to the County. The Notice of Restriction shall provide information that
conditions imposed by approval of the Conditional Use Permit are binding on all present or
future interest holders or estate holders of the property. The Notice of Restriction shall be
approved as to form by the City Attorney and signed by the City Manager or designee prior
to recordation.
3. This permit shall become null and void if not exercised within one year after adoption of the
resolution of approval unless extended according to procedures specified in Section
18.116.190 of the National City Municipal Code.
4. Within four (4) days of approval, pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 and the
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 753.5, the applicant shall pay all
necessary environmental filing fees for the San Diego County Clerk. Checks shall be made
payable to the County Clerk and submitted to the National City Planning Department.
BUILDING
5. Plans submitted for construction shall comply with the 2010 editions of the California
Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Fire, Residential and Green Codes.
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6. Use of the roof deck may be continued provided that:
a. No alterations, modifications, additions, or enlargements to any part of the structure
may be made, including anything attached to the roof, deck, or sides of the
structure, without first obtaining a building permit.
b. The maximum occupancy load of the roof deck is and shall be maintained at 300
people.
c. No assembly is permitted in the mercantile area and no commingling of the roof
deck and mercantile area is permitted without obtaining a permit for a change in
occupancy from the Building Division.
d. If a change in occupancy from mercantile to mercantile/assembly use is granted,
the maximum occupancy of the lower level will be no more than 587 people.
e. The applicant shall submit and have approved a floor plan showing the emergency
path of travel from the roof deck, through the mercantile area, and to the public
rig ht-of-way.
f. All exit doors on both floors must be available for emergency exiting from assembly
areas.
FIRE
7. Plans submitted for construction shall comply with the 2010 edition of the California Fire
Code and the 2010 edition of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes and
Standards.
8. Access to the street, both entrances, and Fire Department connections for fire sprinkler
systems, standpipes, etc., shall be maintained at all times.
9. Fire Department access into and through event areas shall be maintained at all times.
Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet
and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 14 feet.
10. Access to the building shall be maintained at all times. Access to all entrances, fire
sprinkler systems, standpipes, fire hydrants, and Fire Department connections shall be
maintained in all areas and at all times.
11. Event participants on foot shall move immediately to the sidewalk upon approach of any
emergency vehicle(s).
12. Vehicles in the roadways are to move immediately to the right upon approach of any
emergency vehicle(s).
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13. Fire extinguishers shall be mounted in a visible location between 3% and 5 feet from the
floor to the top of the extinguisher. The maximum travel distance from an extinguisher
shall not be more than 75 feet. Required fire extinguishers shall not be obstructed and
signs shall be posted above the extinguishers so as to indicate their exact location.
14. No cooking or heating of food (Sterno) shall be done inside of the building.
15. All linen used for this event which may include, but not be limited to, napkins,
tablecloths, couches, chair covers, etc., shall meet California State Fire Marshal
requirements for flame spread and smoke propagation. Proof and documentation of this
requirement shall be provided to the National City Fire Department prior to all events
where this applies.
16. The showroom floor is designed and categorized as a mercantile occupancy. Approval
shall be granted from the National City Building Official in order to use this space as
assembly occupancy.
17. The allowable occupancy load shall be posted on the showroom floor per California
Building Code Standards. A permanent occupancy card shall be posted on the roof top
assembly area. Please contact the National City Building Official for direction and field
placement.
18. Security shall be provided for events. Security shall control the occupancy load of the
event and shall provide the allowable occupancy number to City Officials upon request.
19. A map and/or diagram shall be provided to the National City Fire Department describing
the floor layouts for proposed events. Layouts shall include placement of tables, props,
etc. The floor plans shall also describe exits, elevator and fire suppression systems
throughout the building.
20. Exit signs shall be illuminated with green lettering per National City Ordinance, and shall
provide adequate direction towards available exits.
21. At no time shall tents or canopies be allowed inside of the showroom area.
22. If tents having an area in excess of 200 square feet, and/or canopies in excess of 400
square feet, or multiple tents, and/or canopies placed together equaling or exceeding the
above -stated areas are to be used, they shall be constructed of flame-retardant material.
Tents and canopies shall have an approved State Fire Marshal seal attached.
23. A ten -foot separation distance must be maintained between tents, canopies, and/or
between tents and canopies.
24. No cooking shall be permitted under tents or canopies.
25. A permit must be obtained from the Fire Department for all tents and canopies used for •
events.
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26. The National City Fire Department may charge an after-hours inspection fee due to
events being held at Sweetwater Harley Davidson. The National City Fire and Building
Departments shall review all submitted floor plans for approval. Please contact the
National City Fire Department and Building Division for additional requirements and
assistance.
PLANNING
27. This approval does not include the sale, consumption or distribution of alcohol products
in association with any public or private events. No such use is permitted without
modification of this Conditional Use Permit or unless appropriate short-term alcohol
sales permits are procured from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) by
a licensed catering company.
28. All activities on site shall conform with Title 12 of the National City Municipal Code. Any
amplification or other sound producing equipment shall be oriented away from the
nearest residences or residential areas.
29. All tattooing activities shall conform with Title 9.54 of the National City Municipal Code
and with Title 6, Division 6, Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 66.301) of the San
Diego County Code of Regulatory Ordinances, as now in effect or as may hereafter be
amended, as the regulatory provisions applicable to tattoo artists, tattoo parlors, and
mobile tattoo vehicles within National City.
30. All tattooing and body piercing activities shall conform with Chapter 18.30.030 of the
National City Land Use Code.
POLICE
31. The National City Police Department shall be notified in writing 30-Days in advance of
any hosted event. Such events include, but are not limited to, private parties, gatherings,
car and motorcycle shows and special events.
32. The National City Police Department shall be notified in writing 30-Days in advance of
any hosted event that includes the consumption or distribution of alcohol, consistent with
the approval/ permitting process of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).
Appropriate permits shall be procured from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control (ABC) by a licensed catering company.
33. Events involving large groups of people shall require a Private Security company that is
licensed and bonded for both armed and un-armed security personnel, dependent on the
event and the number of expected guests. Large groups are defined as groups or
crowds of more than 50 people. Private Security personnel shall use the National City
Police Department guidelines of "span and control" to ensure the safety and security of
private security personnel and event attendees. The private security company's name
and certifications shall be forwarded in writing to the National City Police Department 30-
Days in advance of the event.
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34. All tattooing and body piercing activities shall conform to state, county and city laws and
business permits. To ensure the integrity of the artists and tattoo parlor, a business log
shall be kept to properly identify that all customers are of 18 years of age. The log shall
include the customers name, date of birth, address and valid government issued
identification as specified in National City Municipal Code Section NCMC 9.54. The
customer log shall be available upon request to the National City Police Department. A
copy of the customer log shall be forwarded to the National City Police Department on a
monthly basis.
35. Should there be consistent citizen or surrounding business complaints concerning issues
of over parking along surface streets during large events — such as but not limited to, car
and motorcycle shows, gatherings and special events — the National City Police
Department shall request that the National City Traffic and Safety Committee review the
overflow and impact of overflow parking onto City streets due to said hosted events.
The Traffic and Safety Committee shall share their findings with the National City Police
Department for any future enforcement considerations.
36. "No Loitering" signs shall be visible to the public at all entrances and exits of the
Sweetwater Harley Davidson Dealership.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution shall be transmitted
forthwith to the applicant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective and final on
the day following the City Council meeting where the Resolution is adopted. The time within which
judicial review of this decision may be sought is governed by the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure
Section 1094.6.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 21st day of Febr , 2012.
on Morrison, Mayor
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Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on February
21, 2012 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Morrison, Natividad, Rios, Sotelo-Solis, Zarate.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
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City Jerk of the City f National City, California
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-46 the City of National City, California, passed and adopted
by the Council of said City on February 21, 2012.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy