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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE: August 2, 2011
AGENDA ITEM NO.
ITEM TITLE:
Notice of Decision — Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a Thrift Shop at 241
National City Blvd.. (Applicant Marisa Ugarte) (Case File 2011-20 CUP)
PREPARED BY: Martin Reeder
PHONE: 336-4313
EXPLANATION:
DEPARTMENT: Develo S Planning.
APPROVED BY:
The project site is a 15,681 square -foot lot developed with a 15,025 square -foot commercial building. The
building has three suites, including the 4,300 square -foot subject suite, and is located in the Medium Commercial
(CM) zone. The applicant proposes to operate a non-profit thrift store (The Journey Thrift Store) from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. seven days a week in the front 2,800 square feet of the 4,300 square -foot ground level. The thrift store
would function as a fund-raising operation of the Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition (BSCC), whose offices are
also proposed at this location. The BSCC's purpose is to bilaterally prevent and intervene in the commercial and
sexual exploitation of men, women and children while advocating for all exploited persons.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on July 18, 2011. Commissioners asked questions
regarding conditions of approval, proposed operations and department comments. The Commission voted to
approve the CUP based on required findings and subject to Conditions of Approval
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
ACCOUNT NO.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Not subject to CEQA
ORDINANCE: INTRODUCTION:
FINAL ADOPTION:
APPROVED:
APPROVED:
Finance
MIS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission and recommends that the Notice of Decision be filed.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission approved the Conditional Use Permit.
Ayes: Flores, Reynolds, Pruitt, Baca, Alvarado, Farias, DeLaPaz
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
2. Planning Commission Staff Report
3. Resolution No. 19-2011
4. Reduced Plans