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The Commission asked why the statistical information on criminal activity provided by t fie
applicant and staff differed greatly. They also voiced concerns on whether or not these
statistics were critical in deciding which design layout would be appropriate.
Jan Thomas, staff consultant for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
issues, visited the Monarch Beach service station site referenced by staff, Commissioners and
speakers. She addressed the Commissioners concerns about visibility issues. She also
stated that research conducted by staff showed no difference in criminal activity linked to the
reverse layout design. She stressed that window design can increase visibility and security.
Staff reminded the Commission that the Urban Design Guidelines were created to upgrade the
character of community and move the City towards achieving aesthetically enhanced projects.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS TO DENY CONDITION USE PERMIT NO. 00-58.
MOTION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF SECOND.
The Commission read aloud site -specific findings, and suggested they be included in- a motion
to approve.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BYSHOMAKERV_TO APPROVE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 00-58 WITH MODIFIED FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL TO INCLUDE PROHIBITION OF ALCOHOL SALES BETWEEN THE HOURS OF
12:00 A.M. TO 6:00 ALM. DAILY, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Hardy, Shomaker,- Mandic, Livengood, Kokal, Speaker
NOES:
Kerins
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 00-58
FINDINGS FOR PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM CEQA
The Planning Commission finds that the project will not have any significant effect on the
environment and is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction, Section 15302 of the CEQA
Guidelines, because replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where
the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have
substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced are exempt from further
environmental review.
FINDINGS OF APPROVAL FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 00-58
1. Conditional Use Permit No. 06-"�B f6r:._ai the de-mo'lition of an existing se I rvice station
facility and establishment, maintenance' a n*d operation of a new service station with a
2,045 sq. ft. convenience market, a freestanding gas pump canopy (24-ft. high by 38-ft.
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a. Water trucks will be utilized on the site and shall be available to be used throughout the
day during site grading to keep the soils damp enough to prevent dust raised by the
operations. (PW)
b. Wet down areas to be graded or that are being graded in the late morning and after
work is completed for the day. (PW)
c. All haul trucks shall arrive at the site no earlier than 8:00 a.m., or leave the' site no later
than 5:00 p.m., and shall be limited to Monday through Fr iday only. (PW)
d. The. construction disturbance area shall be kept as small as possible. (PW)
e. All haul trucks shall be covered or have water applied to the exposed surface prior to
leaving the site to prevent dust from impacting the surrounding areas. (PW)
f. Prior to leaving the site, all haul trucks shall be washed off on -site on a gravel surface
to prevent dirt from leaving the site and impacting public streets. (PW)
g. Comply with appropriate sections of AQMD Rule 403, pa rticularly to minimize fugitive
dust and noise to surrounding areas. (PW)
h. Wind barriers shall be installed along the perimeter of the site. (PW)
i. The remediation operations shall be performed in stages concentrating in single areas
at the time to minimize the impact of fugitive dust and noise to the surrounding areas.
(PW)
j. Use low sulfur fuel (.05%) by weight for construction equipment;
k. Attempt to phase and schedule construction activities to avoid high ozone days (first
stage smog alerts); _ , - I
1. Discontinue construction during second stage smog alerts.
7. Prior to final building permit inspection and approval the following shall be completed:
a. All improvements to the property shall be completed in accordance with the approved
plans and conditions of approval specified herein, including:
1) A new 6-inch sewer lateral shall be installed, unless the existing sewer lateral is
verified to be of adequate size and in satisfactory condition to'serve the new
building.
2) The existing water service currently serving the site may potentially be utilized for
domestic purposes if it is of adequate size, conforms to current standards, and is in
working condition as determined by the Water Division. - If a new water service is
necessary, it shall be installed per Water Division standards and sized to meet the
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