For City Council Meeting May 28, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: G. Michael Milhiser, Interim City Manager
AUTHOR: Colby Cataldi, Director of Community Development
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Request the City Conduct a Public Hearing to consider Adoption of 1) Resolution No. 8227 approving, Specific Plan Amendment (Master Case No. 2023-036) No. 2024-001, to change the site from Residential-Mixed Use (R-MU) to Commercial Pedestrian within the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan, and 2) Resolution No. 8228 approving Conditional Development Permit No. 2023-0021, and 3) Resolution No. 8229 approving Precise Plan of Design No. 2023-0027, and Environmental Assessment Review No. 2023-0035: a request for the use of and to develop a 3,596 square foot Car Wash, drive-thru lane, and vacuum station aisle on 1.20 acres. The property is located at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Linden Avenue (APN:0128-011-32) in the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve
BACKGROUND
Planning Commission
On May 15, 2024, the specific plan amendment was presented to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission opened the public hearing and discussed the project during the public meeting. A business owner spoke in favor of the proposed project. After further discussion, the Planning Commission closed the public hearing. The Planning Commission expressed they were in support of the project and voted to adopt a resolution (4-0, 1 absent, 2 vacancies) recommending that the City Council approve the project. A copy of the Planning Commission resolution is attached as Exhibit I).
APPLICANT:
Scott C. Beard for 1795 University Avenue, LLC
LOCATION:
The project site consists of one (1) parcel of land (APN: 128-011-32), located at the northeast corner North Linden Avenue and West Foothill Boulevard (Refer to the attached Location Map (Exhibit A)).
BACKGROUND
Surrounding General Plan Land Use Designations
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Location |
General Plan Designation |
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Site |
Specific Plan with a Specific Plan Overlay (Foothill Boulevard SP) |
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North |
Specific Plan with a Specific Plan Overlay (Foothill Boulevard SP) |
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East |
Specific Plan with a Specific Plan Overlay (Foothill Boulevard SP) |
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South |
Specific Plan with a Specific Plan Overlay (Foothill Boulevard SP) |
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West |
Specific Plan with a Specific Plan Overlay (Foothill Boulevard SP) |
Surrounding Land Use Districts or Zoning Designations
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Location |
General Plan Designation |
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Site |
Residential Mixed Use (R-MU) - Foothill Boulevard SP |
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North |
Residential Mixed Use (R-MU) - Foothill Boulevard SP |
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East |
Commercial Pedestrian (C-P) - Foothill Boulevard SP |
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South |
Commercial Pedestrian (C-P) - Foothill Boulevard SP |
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West |
Residential Mixed Use (R-MU) - Foothill Boulevard SP |
Site Characteristics
The project site is a relatively flat, square-shaped piece of land comprised of one (1) parcel. The parcel is 1.20 acres in size. The site is entirely vacant and covered only by grass and shrubs.
Surrounding Area
The project site is bound by North Linden Avenue to the west and West Foothill Boulevard to the south. To the south of the project site is an existing Home Depot shopping center, to the north is a vacant parcel, to the west is an existing upholstery shop, and to the east is the Food4Less shopping center.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
The applicant, Scott Beard, is requesting approval of a Conditional Development Permit for the use of a carwash and a Precise Plan of Design entitlement to build a 3,596 square foot car wash with accompanying vacuum bays and parking. Access to the site is proposed from Foothill Boulevard through Parcel 2 of Tentative Parcel Map No. 20506. The project is conditioned to ensure paved access from Foothill Boulevard through Parcel 2 is provided for safe access to the proposed car wash (Exhibit B). The proposed design meets or exceeds Title 18 Zoning code standards for parking and landscaping.
The architecture is contemporary with exterior stucco, split face and honed CMU block, and metal accents. Exterior colors proposed are “Snowbound,” “Decisive Yellow,” and “Quick Quack Green.” (Exhibit C).
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project qualifies as a Class 32 exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 - Infill Development Project. Section 15332 allows for this exemption if a project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations, occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses., the site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species, not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality, and the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
Goal 2-1: Revitalize and enhance the Foothill Boulevard Corridor into a place that supports economic development and creates a sense of place and identity through the use of appropriate streetscape design inspired by the Rialto Bridge.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the resolution and approved it as to form.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a Public Hearing to consider the project, and adopt the following Resolutions approving the project:
1. Adopt a Resolution to approve Specific Plan Amendment No. 2023-001; and,
2. Adopt a Resolution to approve Conditional Development Permit No. 2023-0021 for the use of a car wash; and,
3. Adopt a Resolution to approve Precise Plan of Design No. 2023-027 for site and architectural review.