HomeMy WebLinkAboutResoRESOLUTION NO. 17-2014
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
FOR A CREMATORIUM TO BE LOCATED AT 100 WEST 35TH STREET,
SUITE "A" IN THE COASTAL ZONE.
CASE FILE NO7014-09 CUP, CDP
APN: 562-310-65
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of National City considered a
Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit for a crematorium to be
located at 100 West 35th Street, Suite "A" in the Coastal Zone at a duly advertised
public hearing held on August 18, 2014, at which time oral and documentary evidence
was presented; and,
WHEREAS, at said public hearings the Planning Commission considered the
staff report contained in Case File No. 2014-09 CUP, CDP maintained by the City and
incorporated herein by reference along with evidence and testimony at said hearing;
and,
WHEREAS, this action is taken pursuant to all applicable procedures required by
State law and City law; and,
WHEREAS, the action recited herein is found to be essential for the preservation
of public health, safety, and general welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City
of National City, California, that the testimony and evidence presented to the Planning
Commission at the public hearing held on August 18, 2014, support the following
findings:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL
2014-09 CUP, COP, 100 West 35th Street, Suite "A"
1 That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape, since the
proposed use will be within an existing building and since no expansion of the
building is proposed.
2. That the
/�1site
Y� has sufficient access
to National
eCity Blvd., an arterial street and
State Route 54, a freeway to accommodate the additional 23 average daily trips
(ADT), and since no building expansion is proposed.
3. That the proposed use will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent or abutting
properties, since the use is contained wholly within an existing building and the use
is consistent with an industrial use, which is conditionally -permitted in the Light
Manufacturing zone.
4. That the proposed use is deemed essential and desirable to the public
convenience, since it will provide a service in need in the area among members of
the community who are looking for cremation services.
5. That the granting of this Conditional Use Permit is consistent with and
implements the Certified Local Coastal Program, since the project does not
involve any land alterations and provides for a use on an existing industrially -
zoned parc-el in an area designated by the Locaf Coastal Program and the
General Plan for such use.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the application for Conditional Use Permit is
approved subject to the following conditions:
General
1. This Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit authorize a cremation
and funeral services business at the property located at 100 West 35' Street, suite
"A". Plans submitted for permits associated with this project shall conform with Exhibit
A, case file no. 2014-09 CUP, CDP, IS, dated 6/11/2014.
2. This Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit shall take effect until
certification of the associated Negative Declaration.
3. 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.
4. 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
the Municipal Code.
5. This permit shall expire if the use authorized by this resolution is discontinued for a
period of 12 months or lo:neer. This permit may also be revoked, pursuant to
provisions of the Land Use Code, if discontinued for any lesser period of time.
6. Before this Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development 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
autorn ticaiiy terminate the Conditional Use Permit and Coastai Development 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 and Coastal Development 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
7. Plans submitted for improvements must comply with the 2013 edition of the California
Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fire Codes. Any existing unpermitted
interior improvements shall be legalized and brought up to current codes.
Fire
8. Plans submitted for improvements must comply with the 2013 editions of National
Fire Protection Association, California Fire Code, and the current edition of the
California Code of Regulations.
9. A separate permit shall be obtained from the National City Fire Department per CFC
904.11 (Commercial Cooking System).
10. Smoke alarms shall be installed per the 2013 California Building Code.
11. Plans submitted for improvements must comply with the 2013 editions of National
Fire Protection Association, California Fire Code, and the current edition of the
California Code of Regulations.
Planning
12. No more than one cremator may be in operation and no more than six cremations
may be performed per day. No additional cremators may be installed or additional
cremations performed without modification of this Conditional Use Permit.
13. Al! required federal, state, regional, and local permits shall be obtained prior to
operation of the facility (e.g. Authority to Construct and Permit to Operate (APCD),
Funeral Director license, cremation license, business license, etc.).
14.Violation of APCD licensing/permitting shall be a violation of this Conditional Use
Permit.
15. Project -related air pollutant emission levels shall be below Air Quality Impact
Analysis (AQIA) trigger levels established in APCD Rule 20.2 for new or modified
stationary sources of emissions.
le. Based on a screening -level Health Risk Assessment conducted by APCD, toxic
emissions resulting from project implementation shall not have consequences above
acceptable health risk levels. If it is determined that unacceptable health risk levels
at the nearest sensitive receptor or land use do exist, APCD permits shall not be
issued.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be transmitted
forthwith to the applicant and to the City Council.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective and final
on the day following the City Council meeting where the Planning Commission
resolution is set for review, unless an appeal in writing is filed with the City Clerk prior to
5:00 p.m. on the day of that City Council meeting. The City Council may, at that
meeting, appeal the decision of the Planning Commission and set the matter for public
hearing.
CERTIFICATION:
This certifies that the Resolution was adopted by the Planning Commission at their
meeting of August 18, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES: Garcia, Baca, Bush, Pruitt, Alvarado
NAYS: Flores„ Dela Paz
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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