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Home My WebLink AboutPC reportTitle: +1.- C SA F0 qt 1-.o , INA:110 airy- ( L Z Cofipoi r&J CITY OF NATIONAL CITY- PLANNING DEPARTMENT 1243 NATIONAL CITY BLVD., NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Item no. 6 April 7, 2014 PUBLIC HEARING — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING AUTO BODY SHOP LOCATED AT 2n13 HAFFLEY AVENUE. Case File No.: 2014-03 CUP Location: East side of Haffley Avenue south of West 19th Street. APN: 559-040-36-01 Staff report by: Martin Reeder, AICP — Principal Planner Applicant: Michael Bates, P.E. Property Owner Netreit National City Properties, LP. Parcel size: 4.75 acres Plans prepared by: M.B. Technical Services Combined General Plan/ Zor ni uewvi Medium Manufacturing — Coastal Zone (MM-CZ) Adjacent Land Use /Zoning: North: Warehouse/industrial use across E. 19th St. / MM-CZ East: Warehouse/industrial use across Railroad R-O-W l MM-CZ South: Warehouse/industrial use / MM-CZ West: Warehouse/industrial use across Haffley Ave. / MM-CZ Environmental review: Exempt pursuant to CEQA Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) BACKGROUND Site characteristics The subject property is located on the southeast corner of West 19th Street and Haffiey Avenue in the Medium Manufacturing — Coastal Zone (ivii'vf-CZ). The property is developed with a 105,608 square- foot industrial building, and 148 parking spaces. Caliber Collision Center currently leases 34,741 square feet of the building. The remainder of the building is currently leased by a wholesale warehouse. The 2011/2012 Land Use Code Update is not active in the Coastal Zone as the City's Local Coastal Plan is yet to be updated. Therefore, the MM-CZ zone applies. The new zoning will be Medium Industrial (!M) — essentially the same zone. History Caliber Collision Centers have been in business since 1997 and operate 63 stores throughout California and Texas. Caliber Collision has operated in National City for approximately 17 years and has been operating at this location since June of 2008, at which time it was approved for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 2008-09). The business relocated to this location from National City Blvd. As part of the 2008 approval the City worked with the Environmental Health Coalition on formulating conditions to ensure clean business operations. The original Resolution of approval is attached with all approved conditions. At the time of approval the address of the property was 940 West 19th Street. Since that time a condominium map has been recorded on the property, which separated ownership of the two suites at this location. The current address of the Caliber Collision Center is 2013 Haffley Avenue. Project proposal The applicant is proposing to expand its lease space within the existing building, which will continue to be used for vehicle repair and painting, by 13,200 square feet. The expansion would result in a 47 941 square -foot facility. The expansion area will primarily be used for expanded auto body repair activities, such as frame straightening, alignment, basic mechanical (bolt -on parts only) and detailing. No painting operations are proposed in the expanded area. Facility operating hours will continue to be 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The area was previously part of the adjacent suite. Analysis Land Use Code Caliber Collision is allowed to operate within the Medium Iv lanutacturing-Coastal Zone (MM-CZ) with the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The expansion of a conditionally -allowed use would therefore also trigger a CUP. The location is primarily industrial in nature, with the closest residence being approximately 700 feet to the east on Cleveland Avenue. As the expansion of operations is internal only, no additional effects are expected that would affect neighboring properties. In addition, the building is already industrial in nature and there would in essence be a swap of industrial uses. Coastal Zone Although the subject property is located within the Coastal Zone, this CUP does not require a Coastal Development; it qualifies for an exemption under Section X X (F) of the adopted Local Coastal Program, as the project does not include any external expansion. Parking & Circulation As originally approved, the 105,000 square -foot building would have required 117 parking spaces. Under the previous Land Use Code (still in effect), the proposed configuration would require 120 parking spaces. The new Land Use Code, which would be effective once approved in the Coastal Zone, would require 154 parking spaces. The applicant has used the new standards for measure, but is proposing 172 parking spaces, in excess of both the current and future parking requirements. According to SANDAG data, the change in use would cause an increase of 198 average daily trips (ADT), for a total of 1,247 ADT for the 105,000 square -foot building. Appendix F of the General Plan Circulation Element does not contain ADT numbers for Haffley, as it is not classified as a collector or arterial street. However, West 19th Street, which abuts the north side of the property, has a current level of service (LOS) of A (the best grade possible), with a forecast 2030 LOS of B. The current maximum ADT capacity of this segment of 19th Street is 20,000, with only 2,800 ADT being generated. 2030 numbers are shown as 7,400, still below maximum capacity. Therefore, no traffic impacts are expected. Conditions of Approval Comments were received by the Building and Fire Departments, both of which required compliance with current codes. Other than standard conditions and conditions requiring current code compliance, ali original Conditions of Approval would still be in effect, as stated in the attached Resolution. CEQA The project qualifies for an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), since the proposed use is an industrial use within an existing industrial building en an industrially -zoned propert . Surrounding uses are also all industrial in nature with no residences in the immediate vicinity. Summary The proposed project is consistent with the Land Use Code and Local Coastal Program. In additional, the project is limited to an internal expansion, which would not increase the existing building footprint. Furthermore, proposed parking and street network facilities are able to accommodate the change in use of the 13,200 square -foot area in question. Overall, the project will have a negligible impact on either the property on which the building is located or on adjacent properties. The expansion will help Caliber to improve operations for its customers. RECOMMENDATION Approve 2014-03 CUP based on attached findings. ATTACHMENTS 1. Recommended Findings for Approval 2. Recommended Conditions of Approval 3. Location Map 4. Site Photos 5. Planning Commission Resolution 15-2008 6. Notice of Exemption 7. Public Hearing Notice (Sent to 11 property owners) 8. Applicant's Plans (Exhibit A dated 1/29/2014 Case File No. 2014-03 CUP) MARTIN REEDER, AICP Principal Planner BRAD RAULSTON Executive Director RECOMMENDED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL 2014-03 CUP — Caliber Collision 1. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape, since the 13,200 square -foot internal expansion can be accommodated within the existing 105,000 square -foot industrial building, and since the 4.75-acre property can accommodate all the necessary parking spaces required by the expansion of use. 2. That the site has sufficient access to streets and highways that are adequate in width and pavement type to carry the volume and type of traffic generated by the proposed use, since no expansion of use is occurring beyond the existing building footprint, the business premises has multiple driveways on Haffley Avenue, a local street operating below capacity and which can accommodate any increase in traffic generated by the proposed use. 3. That the proposed use will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent or abutting properties, since the area is in a medium -intensity industrial zone (MM-CZ), is surrounded by industrial uses, and since all required County and State permits with regard to air quality, toxic materials and environmental health have historically been obtained and maintained for the duration of business operations, and which will apply to the expanded operations area. 4. That the proposed use is deemed essential and desirable to the public convenience and welfare, since it will enhance and improve operations for Caliber Collision, a conditionally -allowed use in the MM-CZ zone. RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 2014-03 CUP — Caliber Collision General 1. This Conditional Use Permit authorizes the internal expansion of Caliber Collision by 13,200 square feet. Except as required by conditions of approval, all plans submitted for permits associated with the project shall conform with Exhibit A, Case File No. 2014-03 CUP, dated 1'29!2014. 2. Unless specifically modified, removed or superseded by adoption of these conditions, all Conditions of Approval contained in Planning Commission Resolution 15-2008 are still in effect and apply to the expanded Caliber Collision operations area. 3. 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 Planning Department 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. 4. 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 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. 5. 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 18,12.040 of the Municipal Code. Building/Fire 6. Plans submitted for imprnvements must rcnmply with the 2013 erdition of the California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, !Mechanical, and Fire Codes. Encineerina 7, The Priority Project Applicability checklist for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is required to be completed and submitted to the Engineering Department. The checklist will be required when a project site is submitted for review of the City Departments. The checklist is available at the Engineering Department. If it is determined that the project is subject to the "Priority Project Permanent Storm Water BMP Requirements" and the City of National City Storm Water Best Management Practices of the Jurisdictional Urban Runoff Management Program (JURMP) approved Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) documentation will be required prior to issuance of an applicable engineering permit. The SUSMP shall be prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer. Prepared By: Project For: CALIBER C,. ._.ISION CENTERS M.B. TECHNICAL SERVICES PO BOX 9130 Project Address: 940 W. ? 9TH ST., NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950 LONG BEACH, CA 90810 Sheet Title: PHOTO FT.FVATIONS Date: 1/27/14 CONTACT: MICHAEL BATES T: (562) 426-3453 F: (562) 989-0338 Prepared By: RPO Sheet: 1 OF 4 EMAIL: mbainbtechnicalservices.caam SIDE PHOTO ELEVATION SCALE: 1\1. T. S. Prepared Br_ Project For: CALIBER G. ..,LSION CENTERS M.B. TECHNICAL SERVICES PO BOX 9130 Project Address: 940 W. 19TH ST., NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950 LONG BEACH, CA 90810 CONTACT: MICHAEL BATES Sheet Title: PHOTO ELEVATIONS Date: 1/27/14 T: (562) 426-3453 F: (562) 989-0338 EMAIL: nab mbteehniea]services.eorn Prepared By: RPO FRONT PARKING PHOTO L51CPii l i`'irtii,'?'qi' SCALE: uL PAR iNG HO N. T.S. SCALE: N.T.S. Sheet: 2 OF 4 Project For: CALIBER C. ., ISION CENTERS Project Address: 940 W. 19TH ST., NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950 Sheet Title: PHOTO FT ,FVATIONS Date: 1J27/14 Sheet: 3 OF 4 Prepared By: M.B. TECHNICAL SERVICES PO BOX 9130 LONG BEACH, CA 90810 CONTACT:'vIICHAEL BATES T: (562) 426-3453 F: (562) 989-0338 Prepared By: RPO EMAIL: mb am btechnicalserviees.eom REAR BUILDING PHOTO Sheet: 4 OF 4 Prepared By: M.B. TECHNICAL SERVICES PO BOX 9130 LONGBEACH, CA 90810 Sheet Title: PHOTO FT.FVATIONS Date: 1/27/14 CONTACT: MICHAEL BATES Project For: CALIBER C. ..IS1ON CENTERS Project Address: 940 W. 19TH ST., NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950 T: (562) 426-3453 F: (562) 989-0338 EMAIL: m@pahteclmicaiserv�ices.com P 1repared By: RPO PARTIAL SIDE PHOTO OTO SCALE: N.T.S,