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Item no. 7
March 18, 2013
PUBLIC HEARING- CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
ADD TWO GASOLINE PUMPS AT AN EXISTING
GAS STATION LOCATED AT 10 OSBORN STREET
2013-06 CUP
Northwest corner of National City Blvd. and Osborn St.
555-020-29
Martin Reeder, AICP
Adeeb Eddy Brikho
National City Investments, LLC
Downtown Specific Plan, Development Zone 1A
0.55 acres
Gas station across Division St. / City of Sap. Diego
Commercial and single-family residential uses across
National City Blvd. / Development Zone 2
Liquor store / Development Zone 1A
Auto sales lot / Development Zone 1A
Exempt pursuant to CEQA Section 15303 (New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures)
BACKGROUND
Site characteristics
The subject property is located on the northwest corner of National City Blvd. and
Osborne Street, in Development Zone 1A of the Downtown Specific Plan. The parcel
has frontage on three streets; Osborn Street, National City Blvd. and Division Street.
There is 250 feet of frontage on Osborn Street, 145 feet on National City Blvd and 115
feet on Division Street. The lot is developed with a gas station (Valero) as well as an
automotive service bay and a 1,106 square -foot convenience store located at the rear
of the property. The gas station has four existing fuel islands located along Osborn
Street, which house eight gas dispensers. There are eleven parking spaces located
throughout the property.
History
Valero has been operating under the current ownership at this location since February
2009. The applicant received a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the expansion of the
mini mart in 2011, which included the sale of beer and wine (2011-16 CUP). A
Downtown Specific Plan Consistency Review was also approved for the expansion.
Proposed use
The applicant is proposing to add two more fuel islands (four dispensers), one at the
end of each of the two existing rows of fuel islands. Along with the new fueling stations,
the station canopy will be extended to cover the area located over the new dispensers.
Analysis
A gas station is allowed within the Downtown Specific Plan with the issuance of a CUP.
The expansion of a conditionally -allowed use would therefore also trigger a CUP.
Potential issues with the addition of gas pumps would generally be limited to increases in
traffic. Trip generation rates provided by the San Diego Association of Governments
(SANDAG) for this type of facility (gas station with convenience store), are basedton the
number of flue! dispensers, which''ould be 160 Average Daily Trips (ADT) per
dispenser. Currently the property has a trip rate of 1,280 based on eight dispensers.
Four gas dispensers would generate 640 ADT, for a total of 1,920 ADT.
The property currently has six existing driveways accessing Valero, providing ample
access into and throughout the property. Two of the driveways accessing the property
are on National City Boulevard, an arterial street. Osborn Street, also an arterial street,
has two driveways and also feeds directly into Interstate 5 to the north. Division Street,
a collector street, also has two driveways.
In order to determine the potential effect on adjacent streets it is important to know the
current conditions, The Environmental Impact Report for the General Plan update in
2011 included a technical report related to the Circulation Element. A Level of Service
(LOS) rating was assigned to each of the main thoroughfares in National City. The
closest segment of Osborne Street/National City Blvd. to the subject property (between
Division and 4th Streets) received an LOS of A, the best possible rating. The study
further estimated the future condition in 2030 to be a LOS of B for the same segment.
The other segments of street bordering the property were not analyzed in the technical
report.
Summary
The potential impacts of the proposed additional fuel islands are minimal due to the fact
that that the main street providing access to the gas station has a high Level of Service
and therefore can handle the additional daily trips generated by any traffic increases.
The new fueling stations can be adequately constructed on the lot with all required
setbacks.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve 2013-06 CUP subject to the conditions listed below, based on attached findings.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Recommended Findings for Approval
2. Recommended Conditions
3. Location Map
4. Notice of Exemption
b. Public Hearing Notice (Sent to 22 property owners)
S. Site Photos
7. Applicant's Plans (Exhibit A, case file no. 2013-06 CUP, dated 3/4/2013)
MARTIN REEDER, AICP
Assistant Planner
BRAD RAULSTON
Executive Director
RECOMMENDED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL
1. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape, since the
addition of new fueling stations can be adequately constructed on the lot with all
required setbacks.
2. That the site has sufficient access to streets and highways that are adequate in
width and pavement type to carry the increased volume and type of traffic
generated by the proposed use, since the gas station has multiple driveways on
three separate streets, inciuding National City Boulevard/Osborn Street, which
has a I eveI of Service (LOS) of A, thus being able to handle the 640 additional
daily trips (ADT) generated by the extra dispensers.
3. That the proposed use will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent or abutting
properties, since the gas station already exists, is located in a developed
commercial area, including other gas stations, and will not result in an appreciable
increase in traffic. Furthermore, the new fuel dispensers are proposed in an area
already developed with fuel dispensing stations.
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
General
1. This Conditional Use Permit authorizes the addition of two fueling stations, housing
four gasoline dispensers, at 10 Osborn Street. Except as required by Conditions of
Approval, all plans submitted for permits associated with the project shall conform with
Exhibit A, Case File No. 2013-06 DSP, CUP, dated 31412013,
2. Within four (4) days of approval, pursuant to Fish and Game Code 711.4 and the
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 753.5, the applicant shall pay all
necessary environmental ding fees for the San Diego County Clerk. Checks shall be
made payable to the County Clerk and submitted to the National City Planning
Division.
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 Municipal Code.
4. This permit shall expire if the use authorized by this resolution is discontinued for a
period of 12 months or longer. This permit may also be revoked, pursuant to
provisions of the Land Use Code, if discontinued for any lesser period of time.
5. 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 Department, 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 Executive
Director 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 Executive Director prior to recordation.
Building
6. Any plans submitted for construction shall comply with the 2010 editions of the
California Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Fire, Residential and
Green Codes.
Fire
7. Any plans submitted for construction shall comply with the 2010 edition of the
California Fire Code and the 2010 edition of NFPA.
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NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
TO: County Clerk
County of San Diego
P.O. Box 1750
1600 Pacific Highway, Room 260
San Diego, CA 92112
Project Title: 2013-06 CUP
Projecd Location: 10 Osborn Street, National City, CA 91950
Contact Person: Martin Reeder Telephone Number: (619) 336-4313
Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project:
Conditional Use Permit for the addition of two fuel islands comprising four dispensers at
an existing gas station.
Applicant:
Eddy Brikho
10 Osborn Street
National City, CA 91950
Exempt Status:
Telephone Number:
(619) 654-3815
Categorical Exemption. Class 1 Section 15303 (New Construction or
Conversion of Small Structures)
Reasons why ;project s exempt:
The proposed use will not have an adverse effect upon the environment or adjacent or
abutting properties, since the proposed pumps will be constructed in an area already
operating as and designed for such use.
Date:
MARTIN REEDER, AICP
Assistant Planner
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CITY OF NATIONAL CITY - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
1243 NATIONAL CITY BLVD., NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
NOTICE OF 'PUBLIC HEARING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ADD TWO GASOLINE PUMPS AT AN EXISTING
GAS STATION LOCATED AT 10 OSBORN STREET.
CASE FILE NO.: 2013-06 CUP
APN: 555-020-29
The National City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing after the hour of 6:00
p.m. Monday, March 18th, 2013, in the City Council Chambers, Civic Center, 1243
National City Boulevard, National City, California, on the proposed request. (Applicant:
National City Investments LLC)
The applicant proposes to increase the total number of gasoline pumps, from four to six
at the existing gas station. The station canopy will also be expanded as part of the
project.
Information is available for review at the City's Planning Division, Civic Center.
Members of the public are invited to comment. Written comments should be received
by the Planning Division on or before 12:00 p.m., March 18th, 2013, who can be
contacted at 619-336-4310 or planningAnationalcityca.gov
If you challenge the nature of the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising
only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this
notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior
to, the public hearing.
NATIONAL CITY PLANNING DIVISION
BRAD RAULSTON
Executive Director
2013-06 CUP —10 Osborn Stree — Valero — Site Photo
Front of existing mini -mart from Osborn Street