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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2004 0519 CC REG ITEM 08AITl m _ T. A. A �J MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT TO: Honorable City Council FROM: Barry K. Hogan, Community Development Director Prepared By: Joseph F. Fiss, Principal Plann DATE: April 28, 2004 (CC Meeting of 05/19/04) SUBJECT: Consider Conditional Use Permit No. 2004 -01 to Allow a Warehouse /Distribution Facility in an Existing Building in the M -1 (Industrial Park) Zone, Located at 5316 Kazuko Court, on the Application of Warren Distributing (Assessors Parcel Number 511 -0- 070 -675) BACKGROUND Warren Distributing has submitted a request for a Conditional Use Permit to occupy an existing 11,000 square foot building located at 5316 Kazuko Court as a warehouse and distribution facility for automotive and truck parts. The application proposes occupancy of the building, including tenant improvements consisting primarily of storage racks. No changes to the exterior of the building are proposed at this time. The Zoning Ordinance requires City Council approval of a Conditional Use Permit for warehousing uses in the M -1 or M -2 zones. The Planning Commission heard this case on April 20, 2004, and adopted Resolution No. PC- 2004 -458 recommending that the City Council approve this application, subject to the conditions recommended by staff. DISCUSSION At the Planning Commission public hearing, a residential neighbor of the site, Mrs. Dawn Newberry, spoke regarding potential impacts of the warehouse use. Mrs. Newberry expressed concerns regarding noise and hours of operation. These were also the primary concerns of the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission was satisfied that the Conditions of Approval sufficiently addressed the potential nuisances, and 000001 Honorable City Council May 19, 2004 Page 2 that violations of the Conditions of Approval would be grounds for revocation of the Conditional Use Permit. A copy of the agenda report to the Planning Commission is attached. STAFF RECOMMNDATION 1. Open the public hearing, take public testimony and close the public hearing. 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2004- approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2004 -01. ATTACHMENTS: 1. April 20, 2004, Planning Commission Agenda Report 2. Draft Resolution No. 2004- for Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2004 -01 000002 MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT TO: Honorable Planning Commission FROM: Barry K. Hogan, Community Development Directo ., Prepared by: Joseph Fiss, Principal Planner. DATE: April 7, 2004 (PC Meeting of 4/20/04) SUBJECT: Consider Conditional Use Permit No. 2004 -01 to Allow a Warehouse /Distribution Facility in an Existing Building in the M -1 (Industrial Park) Zone, Located at 5316 Kazuko Court, on the Application of Warren Distributing (Assessors Parcel Number 511 -0- 070 -675) BACKGROUND /DISCUSSION Warren Distributing has submitted a request for a Conditional Use Permit to occupy an existing building as a warehouse and distribution facility for automotive and truck parts. The building, located at 5316 Kazuko Court, is approximately 11,000 square feet in floor area. The application proposes occupancy of the building, including tenant improvements consisting primarily of storage racks. No changes to the exterior of the building are proposed at this time. The Zoning Ordinance requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit for warehousing uses in the M -1 or M -2 zones. Project Setting Existina Site Conditions: This building, constructed in 1989, is part of a series of existing industrial buildings that were built in the late 1980's and early 1990's. No enlargement of the building is proposed at this time. This building has been used for assembly of truss and staging structures and most, recently as a machine shop. While this light industrial area abuts the Shasta Street (Moorpark Estates) residential neighborhood, access to the area is from Los Angeles Avenue via Goldman Avenue or Maureen Lane. Anticipated typical impacts from a warehouse are associated with on- and off -site circulation, hours of operation and outdoor \ \mor pri_sery \City Share \Community Development \DEV PMTS \C U P \2009 \ -01 Warren 000003 Distributing \Agenda Rpts \040420.Agenda Report.doc CC ATTACHMENT 1 Honorable Planning Commission April 20, 2004 Page 2 storage. A narrow landscaped buffer exists between the two land uses. Regardless, there have been noise complaints regarding the machine shop from some Shasta Street residents. All three of these issues are discussed in detail in the analysis section of this agenda report. Previous Applications: This building was originally approved in 1988 under Development Plan (DP) 340. A subsequent outdoor equipment enclosure was approved under Permit Adjustment No. 2001 -01. Other than tenant improvements and occupancies, there have been no other approved modifications to the building. General Plan and Zoning Consistency: The General Plan and Zoning designations of the site anticipate this type of land use. Warehousing and Distribution uses are consistent with the M -1 zone and the Light Industrial (I -1) General Plan Land Use Designation. The I -1 designation is intended to provide for a variety of industrial uses within the City. Suitable uses include light industrial service, technical research and business office use in a business park context. Circulation: The site takes access directly from Kazuko Court with a "looped" driveway system that allows larger vehicles to enter and exit without reversing. The applicant has indicated that inbound deliveries are made once a day by a twenty -four foot (24') bob -tail truck and outbound deliveries are made by small pick -up trucks and compact cars. No deliveries are made by tractor /trailers. Issues related to on- and off -site circulation are discussed further in the Analysis section of this report. Parking: Twenty (20) parking spaces are provided on -site. Driveways and backing areas are shared by the abutting and adjacent buildings. 000004 GENERAL PLAN /ZONING Direction General Plan Zoning Land Use Site Light Ind (I -1) M -1 Light Industrial North Light Ind (I -1) M -1 Light Industrial South Light Ind (I -1) M -1 Light Industrial East Med Density Res (M) R -1 Single Family Res West Light Ind (I -1) M -1 Light Industrial General Plan and Zoning Consistency: The General Plan and Zoning designations of the site anticipate this type of land use. Warehousing and Distribution uses are consistent with the M -1 zone and the Light Industrial (I -1) General Plan Land Use Designation. The I -1 designation is intended to provide for a variety of industrial uses within the City. Suitable uses include light industrial service, technical research and business office use in a business park context. Circulation: The site takes access directly from Kazuko Court with a "looped" driveway system that allows larger vehicles to enter and exit without reversing. The applicant has indicated that inbound deliveries are made once a day by a twenty -four foot (24') bob -tail truck and outbound deliveries are made by small pick -up trucks and compact cars. No deliveries are made by tractor /trailers. Issues related to on- and off -site circulation are discussed further in the Analysis section of this report. Parking: Twenty (20) parking spaces are provided on -site. Driveways and backing areas are shared by the abutting and adjacent buildings. 000004 Honorable Planning Commission April 20, 2004 Page 3 There is one ADA Accessible parking parking spaces. No modifications to proposed or anticipated at this time. Loading Area: space on site and no compact the parking lot striping are Three (3) loading area(s) with loading doors are provided on the south side of the building, easily accessible from the parking and driveway area. These loading areas would not be easily accessible by tractor /trailers; however, no deliveries are proposed to be made by tractor /trailers. Any impacts to the adjacent residential neighborhood would be related to hours of operation and delivery times. This issue is discussed below in the Analysis section. ANALYSIS Issues Staff analysis of the proposed project has identified the following areas for Planning Commission consideration in their recommendation to the City Council: • On- and Off -Site Circulation • Outdoor Storaae • Hours of Operation On- and Off -Site Circulation: As discussed above, the site takes access directly from Kazuko Court with a "looped" driveway system that allows larger vehicles to enter and exit without reversing. Depending upon the size of delivery vehicles, those vehicles can either turn around using the loading area or continue the "loop" and exit from the opposite driveway. This system limits the number of movements that a vehicle is required to make to exit the site. There is no access from the residential neighborhood to the east, but there is some concern relative to trucks idling while loading and unloading. A Condition of Approval has been added to limit the "idling" time of vehicles to five (5) minutes so that impacts from engine noise and exhaust will be mitigated. Delivery hours will also be limited to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, as discussed below. No deliveries will be permitted on Sunday. The site plan shows an area of landscaping adjacent to an overhead loading door that is proposed to be removed for improved circulation. However, an equivalent amount of landscaping should 000005 Honorable Planning Commission April 20, 2004 Page 4 be installed elsewhere on the lot, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director. Outdoor Storage: It has been staff's experience that warehousing /storage sometime store inventory in the parking and loading areas, affecting not only on -site circulation, but also aesthetics, street parking and creating potential noise impacts upon local neighborhoods. A Condition of Approval has been added prohibiting any outdoor storage. Hours of Operation: Due to the adjacent residential neighborhood, hours of operation are of concern. Hours of operation should be restricted so that the adjacent residential neighborhood is not unnecessarily inconvenienced. To that end, a Condition of Approval has been added restricting the hours of operation. Hours of operation will be limited to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. No operations will be permitted on Sunday. Findings The following findings are offered for the Conditional Use Permit: A. The proposed project is consistent with the intent and provisions of the City's General Plan and any applicable Specific Plan and this title, in that Goal 10 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan is to "Encourage a diversity of industrial uses which are located and designed in a compatible manner surrounding land uses; B. The proposed project is compatible with the character of surrounding development in that the existing and surrounding buildings were developed in anticipation of this type of use. Conditions of Approval have been added to ensure that the proposed project is compatible with the residential uses to the east; C. The proposed project would not be obnoxious or harmful, or impair the utility of neighboring property or uses in that Conditions of Approval have been added to mitigate effects of on -site circulation, outdoor storage and to regulate hours of operation; D. The proposed project would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare in that the General Plan, Zoning and Industrial Planned Development anticipated this type of use and Conditions of Approval have been added to preserve the residential character of the properties to the east; 000006 Honorable Planning Commission April 20, 2004 Page 5 E. The proposed project is compatible with existing and planned land uses in the general area where the development is to be located; and F. The proposed project is compatible with the scale, visual character and design of the surrounding properties, designed so as to enhance the physical and visual quality of the community, and the structure(s) have design features which provide visual relief and separation between land uses of conflicting character in that the existing building and industrial park were designed and developed with attention given to the scale, visual character and design of the surrounding properties. PROCESSING TIME LIMITS Time limits have been established fojr the processing of development projects under the Permit Streamlining Act (Government Code Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 4.5), the Subdivision Map Act (Government Code Title 7, Division 2), the California Environmental Quality Act Statutes and Guidelines (Public Relsources Code Division 13, and California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3). Under the applicable provisions of these regulations, the following timelines have been established for action on'this project: Date Application Deemed Complete: April 3, 2004 Planning Commission Action Deadline!: Not Applicable City Council Action Deadline: June 3, 2004 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION In accordance with the City's environmental review procedures adopted by resolution, the Community Development Director determines the level of review necessary for a project to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Some projects may be exempt from review based upon a specific category listed in CEQA. Other projects may be exempt under a general rule that environmental review is not necessary where it can be determined that there would be no possibility of significant effect upon the environment. A project which does not qualify for an exemption requires the preparation of an Initial Study to assess the level of potential environmental impacts. The Director has reviewed this project and found it to be Categorically Exempt in accordance with Section 15301 (Class 1. Existing Facilities) of the California Code of Regulations (CEQA Guidelines). No further environmental documentation is required. 000007 Honorable Planning Commission April 20, 2004 Page 6 STAFF RECOMMENDATION 1. Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing. 2. Adopt Resolution No. PC -2004- Council conditional approval 2004 -01. ATTACHMENTS: recommending to the City of Conditional Use Permit No. 1. Location Map 2. Site /Floor Plan 3. Draft PC Resolution with Conditions of Approval 1111 ;i' : I City of Moorpark Planning Division Location: 5316 Kazuko Court 000009 Location Map (1000 Foot Radius) AYE. " REYE &:ST. AVE V i I i r � � � IPNERST R" _.. DtABLO AVE 0: , �'�� u,, PALOMAR AVE. t Ix HERTZ ` ST LASSEI<'• E Q O CHALL LAGER CT .. z J TEJADA ST. w SIERRA _. a _ - DISCOVERY CT,: EVEREST AV E o, o. Q =i W d PC ATTACHMENT 1 Ix ;i' : I City of Moorpark Planning Division Location: 5316 Kazuko Court 000009 Location Map (1000 Foot Radius) W W/ l.L.. V r7 N Q Y 0 omk N o . 1�� Q TREE FIRE RISER PC ATTACHMENT 2 IOWNEe 5316 KAZUKO L.L.C. TENANT WARREN )ISTRIBUTING INC 6737 DICE RD SANTA FE SPRINGS CA 90670 0316 KAZUK0 Corny DULUM 3 VAWMK CA 93021 mall �O TM Mfg err ww 10U m PLAN VIEWS is s -i RESOLUTION NO. PC -2004- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2004 -04 TO ALLOW A WAREHOUSE /DISTRIBUTION FACILITY IN AN EXISTING BUILDING IN THE M -1 (INDUSTRIAL PARK) ZONE, LOCATED AT 5316 KAZUKO COURT, ON THE APPLICATION OF WARREN DISTRIBUTING (ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBER 511 -0- 070 -675) WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on April 20, 2004, the Planning Commission considered Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2004 -04 on the application of Warren Distributing to allow a warehouse /distribution facility in an existing building in the M -1 (Industrial Park) zone, located at 5316 Kazuko Court. (Assessor Parcel No. 511 -0- 070 -675); and WHEREAS, at its meeting of April 20, 2004 the Planning Commission considered the agenda report and any supplements thereto and written public comments; opened the public hearing and took and considered public testimony both for and against the proposal; and on April 20, 2004 reached a decision on this matter; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission concurs with the Community Development Director's determination that this project is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 as a Class 1 exemption for Existing Facilities. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS: Based upon the information set forth in the staff report(s), accompanying studies, and oral and written public testimony, the Planning Commission makes the following findings in accordance with City of Moorpark, Municipal Code Section 17.44.030: A. The proposed project is consistent with the intent and provisions of the city's general plan, and any applicable specific plan and this title in that Goal 10 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan is to "Encourage a diversity of industrial uses which are located and designed in a compatible manner surrounding land uses.; \ \mor_pri_sery \City Share \Community Development \DEV PMTS \C U P \2004 \ -01 Warren Distributing\Reso- Cond\040420.Reso.doc PC ATTACHMENT 3 000011 Resolution No. PC -2004- Page 2 B. The proposed project is compatible with the character of surrounding development in that the existing and surrounding buildings were developed in anticipation of this type of use. Conditions of approval have been added to ensure that the proposed project is compatible with the residential uses to the east; C. The proposed project would not be obnoxious or harmful, or impair the utility of neighboring property or uses in that conditions of approval have been added to mitigate effects of on -site circulation and outdoor storage and to regulate hours of operation; D. The proposed project would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare in that the general plan, zoning and industrial planned development anticipated this type of use and conditions of approval have been added to preserve the residential character of the properties to the east; E. The proposed project is compatible with existing and planned land uses in the general area where the development is to be located; and F. The proposed project is compatible with the scale, visual character and design of the surrounding properties, designed so as to enhance the physical and visual quality of the community, and the structure(s) have design features which provide visual relief and separation between land uses of conflicting character in that the existing building and industrial park were designed and developed with attention given to the scale, visual character and design of the surrounding properties. SECTION 2. PLANNING COMMISSION Planning Commission recommends to the Conditional Use Permit No. 2004 -04 Conditions of Approval included in Exh of Approval), attached hereto and reference. RECOMMENDATION: The City Council approval of subject to the special ibit A (Special Conditions incorporated herein by SECTION 3. CERTIFICATION OF ADOPTION: The Community Development Director shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions. 000012 Resolution No. PC -2004- Page 3 The action of the foregoing direction was approved by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: PASSED, AND ADOPTED this 20th day of April, 2004. Scott Pozza, Chair ATTEST: Barry K. Hogan Community Development Director Exhibit A - Special and Standard Conditions of Approval 000013 Resolution No. PC -2004- Page 4 EXHIBIT A SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2004 -01 SPECIAL CONDITIONS 1. The development shall be in substantial conformance with the plans presented in conjunction with the application for Conditional Use Permit No. 2004 -01, except any modifications as may be required to meet specific Code standards or other conditions stipulated herein. _ 2. All necessary permits shall be obtained from the Building and Safety Department and all construction shall be in compliance with the Moorpark Building Code and all other applicable regulations. 3. Approval of a Zoning Clearance shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits. All other permit and fee requirements must be met. 4. All exterior areas of the site, including parking areas under use by the facility, shall be maintained free of litter and debris at all times. 5. Operation and delivery hours will be limited to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. No operations or deliveries will be permitted on Sunday. 6. The "idling" time of delivery vehicles shall not exceed five (5) minutes. 7. Outdoor storage is prohibited. 8. All landscaping shall be irrigated and maintained in a healthy and thriving condition, free of weeds, trash and debris. 9. All exterior signs shall be under separate permit. 10. Exterior of building to be cleaned and repainted, where necessary. 11. Should it be necessary to re- stripe the parking lot and remove any landscaped planters, an equivalent amount of landscaping shall be installed elsewhere on the lot, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director. 000014 RESOLUTION NO. 2004- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2004 -01 TO ALLOW A WAREHOUSE /DISTRIBUTION FACILITY IN AN EXISTING BUILDING IN THE M -1 (INDUSTRIAL PARK) ZONE, LOCATED AT 5316 KAZUKO COURT, ON THE APPLICATION OF WARREN DISTRIBUTING (ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBER 511 -0- 070 -675) WHEREAS, on April 20, 2004, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC- 2003 -458 recommending approval to the City Council of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2004 -01 on the application of Warren Distributing to allow a warehouse /distribution facility in an existing building in the M -1 (Industrial Park) zone, located at 5316 Kazuko Court. (Assessor Parcel No. 511 -0- 070 -675); and WHEREAS, at duly noticed public hearings on May 19, 2004, the City Council considered the agenda report for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2004 -01; opened the public hearing and took and considered public testimony; closed the public hearing; and reached a decision on this matter; and WHEREAS, the City Council concurs with the Community Development Director's determination that this project is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 as a Class 1 exemption for Existing Facilities. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS: Based upon the information set forth in the staff report(s), accompanying studies, and oral and written public testimony, the City Council makes the following findings in accordance with City of Moorpark, Municipal Code Section 17.44.030: A. The proposed project is consistent with the intent and provisions of the city's general plan, and any applicable specific plan and this title in that Goal 10 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan is to "Encourage a diversity of industrial uses which are located and designed in a compatible manner surrounding land uses.; B. The proposed project is compatible with the character of surrounding development in that the existing and surrounding buildings were developed in anticipation of CC ATTACHMENT 2 000015 Resolution No. 2004- Page 2 this type of use. Conditions of approval have been added to ensure that the proposed project is compatible with the residential uses to the east; C. The proposed project would not be obnoxious or harmful, or impair the utility of neighboring property or uses in that conditions of approval have been added to mitigate effects of on -site circulation and outdoor storage and to regulate hours of operation; D. The proposed project would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare in that the general plan, zoning and industrial planned development anticipated this type of use and conditions of approval have been added to preserve the residential character of the properties to the east; E. The proposed project is compatible with existing and planned land uses in the general area where the development is to be located; and F. The proposed project is compatible with the scale, visual character and design of the surrounding properties, designed so as to enhance the physical and visual quality of the community, and the structure (s) have design features which provide visual relief and separation between land uses of conflicting character in that the existing building and industrial park were designed and developed with attention given to the scale, visual character and design of the surrounding properties. SECTION 2. CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL: The City Council approves Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2004 -01, subject to the Special Conditions of Approval included in Exhibit A (Special Conditions of Approval), attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of May, 2004. Patrick Hunter, Mayor ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk Exhibit A - Special Conditions of Approval 000016 Resolution No. 2004 - Page 3 EXHIBIT A SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2004 -01 1. The development shall be in substantial conformance with the plans presented in conjunction with the application for Conditional Use Permit No. 2004 -01, except any modifications as may be required to meet specific Code standards or other conditions stipulated herein. 2. All necessary permits shall be obtained from the Building and Safety Department and all construction shall be in compliance with the Moorpark Building Code and all other applicable regulations. 3. Approval of a Zoning Clearance shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits. All other permit and fee requirements must be met. 4. All exterior areas of the site, including parking areas under use by the facility, shall be maintained free of litter and debris at all times. 5. Operation and delivery hours will be limited to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. No operations or deliveries will be permitted on Sunday. 6. The `idling" time of delivery vehicles shall not exceed five (5) minutes. 7. Outdoor storage is prohibited. 8. All landscaping shall be irrigated and maintained in a healthy and thriving condition, free of weeds, trash and debris. 9. All exterior signs shall be under separate permit. 10. Exterior of building to be cleaned and repainted, where necessary. 11. Should it be necessary to re- stripe the parking lot and remove any landscaped planters, an equivalent amount of landscaping shall be installed elsewhere on the lot, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director. -End- 00001'