HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2013-111RESOLUTION NO. 2013 — 111
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL DRIVEWAY PERMIT
FOR THE PROPERTY AT 1339 ROOSEVELT AVENUE FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF A DRIVEWAY APRON, WHERE CITY
STANDARDS CANNOT OTHERWISE BE MET, TO ALLOW
FOR MORE EFFICIENT TRUCK LOADING/UNLOADING
WHEREAS, the property owners of 1339 Roosevelt Avenue are requesting that a
special driveway permit be issued to install a driveway adjoining the existing alley apron at the
southeast corner of their commercial property; and
WHEREAS, currently tractor trailers delivering materials to their property must
enter from 14th Street and backup to the loading dock located at the front of the building. Due to
the location of the loading dock, delivery trucks end up blocking the sidewalk and westbound
traffic on West 14th Street; and
WHEREAS, to mitigate this situation, and to allow delivery trucks to load/unload
on -site, the property owners propose to relocate the loading dock to the easterly side of the
building, requiring the installation of a new driveway opening directly adjacent to the alley,
which does not conform to the City's standards for public works construction; and
WHEREAS, according to NCMC 13.04.220, Subsection D, "No driveway shall be
placed nearer than five feet, as measured from beginning of the curb depression, to the
beginning of a curb return at an intersecting street." In this case, the intersecting street is an
alley the runs north -south adjacent to the east side of the property. This standard cannot be met
given the location of the existing building, required width of the loading dock, and proximity to
the alley; and
WHEREAS, the improvements would consist of removing the westerly alley curb
return, and a portion of the curb, gutter, and sidewalk in front of their property, to construct a
single, 36-foot wide opening. Twenty feet would be maintained for the alley and 16 feet would
be for the new driveway, which will provide direct access to a new loading dock ramp to be
constructed by the property owner. The new loading dock will allow large delivery trucks to
load/unload on -site and avoid blocking the sidewalk and street; and
WHEREAS, NCMC 13.04.220, Subsection G, allows City Council, by resolution,
to order the issuance of a "special" public improvement permit to construct and maintain
driveways that exceed the limitations cited in Subsections A through E. In this case a special
permit is required since the improvements would not be able to provide five feet of clearance
from the alley opening; and
WHEREAS, based on review of existing conditions, proposed improvements,
City design standards for public works construction, and applicable sections of the Municipal
Code, staff recommends the issuance of a special driveway permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby authorizes the issuance of a special driveway permit for the property
located at 1339 Roosevelt Avenue for the installation of a driveway apron to allow for more
efficient truck loading and unloading.
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Resolution No. 2013 — 111
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PASSED and ADOPTED this 6th day of August, 2
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ATTEST:
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Michael R. Dalla ity Clerk
PROVED AS TO FORM:
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ROVED
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City Attopiey
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on August 6,
2013 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Cano, Morrison, Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
Nays: None.
Absent: Councilmember Natividad.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
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1Cityrk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-111 of the City of National City, California, passed and
adopted by the Council of said City on August 6, 2013.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy