HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Resolution 13-2011RESOLUTION NO. 13-2011
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISION
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF DESIGN GUIDELINES AND
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
FOR AUTO BODY SHOPS
CASE FILE 2010-13 A
WHEREAS, there is a recognized problem in the Westside Specific Plan Area
and other parts of the City with certain auto body and paint facilities that produce
airborne contaminants, excessive noise, and storm water pollutants; and,
WHEREAS, said facilities have a negative effect on area parking and visual
resources in the City through storage of disabled vehicles on City streets and in plain
view on private properties; and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of the proposed design guidelines and best
management practices is to establish specific requirements, rules and standards for
new auto body facilities relating to air quality, odor impacts, visual resource protection,
noise control and handling of hazardous materials; and,
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City to encourage auto body and paint
facilities to operate in a manner that is not harmful to the local and regional
environment; and,
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City of National City to work cooperatively with
business owners by providing guidelines. that allow businesses to function in an efficient
and safe manner; and,
WHEREAS, adoption of the proposed design guidelines and best management
practices is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to
Section 15060(c)(2); and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered said proposed design
guidelines and best management practices at the meeting held on May 2, 2011, at
which time the Planning Commission considered evidence; and,
WHEREAS, at said meeting the Planning Commission considered the staff report
provided for Case File No. 2010-13 A, which is maintained by the City and incorporated
herein by reference; along with any other evidence presented at said hearing; and,
WHEREAS, this action is taken pursuant to all applicable procedures required by
State law and City law; and,
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WHEREAS, the action hereby taken is found to be essential for the conservation
of air and water quality in the City and for the preservation of the public health, safety
and general welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Planning Commission of the
City of National City, California, that the Planning Commission hereby recommends
approval of said proposed guidelines and best management practices for Council
consideration and approval thereafter.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission has determined that
the amendment is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant
to Section 15060(c)(2) since the activity will not result in direct or reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be transmitted
forthwith to the City Council.
CERTIFICATION:
This certifies that the Resolution was adopted by the Planning Commission at their
meeting of May 2, 2011, by the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
DeLaPaz, Farias, Alvarado, Baca, Pruitt
ABSENT: Reynolds, Flores
ABSTAIN:
CHAIRMAN
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