MEETING DATE: 11/03/08
AGENDA ITEM:
Consideration of Approval of Proposed Development at 11167
Washington Place as Consistent With the Redevelopment Plan.
ATTACHMENTS
Pages
1. Planning Commission Staff Report dated September 24, 2008. 1-46
2. Draft Minutes from Planning Commission Meeting of Sept 24, 2008 47-51
3. Draft Resolution No. 2008-P011 52-64Attachment
City of Culver City, California
Planning Commission Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: September 24, 2008 Item Number: PH-1
AGENDA ITEM: Conditional Use Permit, CUP P2008068, and Negative
Declaration ND P2008069 for the construction of a new vehicle repair shop with
1,196 square feet of repair area with two service bays and 191 square feet of
office located at 11167 Washington Place.
Contact Person/Dept.: Nancy Tahvili Phone Number: (310) 253-5751
Public Hearing: [X] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: On September 3, 2008, notices were mailed to all the property
owners and occupants within a 500-foot radius of the site, extended to the end of City
block and the notice was emailed to the Master Notification List.
Planning Review:
Thomas Gorham, Planning Manager 09/15/08
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission:
1. Adopt a Negative Declaration based on the Initial Study finding that the
project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment
(Attachment No. 3);
2. Approve Conditional Use Permit, CUP P-2008068, subject to the Conditions
of Approval as stated in Resolution No. 2008-P011 (Attachment No. 5);
PROCEDURES:
1. Chair calls on staff for a brief staff report and Commission poses questions to
staff as desired.
2. Chair opens the public hearing, providing the applicant the first opportunity to
speak, followed by the general public.
3. Chair seeks a motion to close the public hearing after all testimony has been
presented.
4. Commission discusses the matter and arrives at its decision.
BACKGROUND:
Request
The proposed request is a Conditional Use Permit for a new vehicle repair shop
consisting of a 1,196 square foot one-story building with two service bays and
191 square feet of office on a 5,000 square foot lot.
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General Information
See Attachment No. 2, Project Summary
Existing Conditions
The project site consists of a 5,000 square foot property with access off
Washington Place and the alley in the rear. The site is currently vacant and was
previously occupied by another car repair use. The property has a General
Corridor General Plan designation and a Commercial General (CG) zoning
designation.
The project site is situated between a gas station to the west and a cocktail bar to
the east. To the north of the site is an alley and beyond the alley are one and
two-story multi-family buildings with garages. To the south, across Washington
Place is a three-story motel with a diner on the ground floor level.
Project Description
The proposed project consists of a 1,196 square foot building, approximately 14
feet in height. The building includes an approximate 700 square foot work area
which includes two service bays with floor lifts and a 191 square foot office. The
remainder of the building is occupied with two restrooms and an enclosed trash
and recycling room. There are seven surface parking spaces on site which
includes one handicapped parking space. The site will include approximately 559
square feet of landscaping with shade trees and several other types of plants
including a new street tree in the parkway fronting the subject lot. The trash
enclosure room is provided with the opening facing the alley for easy access and
trash pickup by the City. An existing six foot high solid masonry wall will remain
along the west property line and a new six foot high solid masonry wall will be
installed along the east property line. A wrought-iron gate and fence will be
located in the front of the property (facing Washington Place) placed towards the
back of the new landscape planters.
ANALYSIS:
Land Use and Zoning
The Land Use Element of the General Plan designates this site as "General
Corridor." This designation "is intended to support desirable existing and future
neighborhood and community serving commercial uses." The Commercial
General (CG) zoning district is the zoning designation which implements and is
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consistent with this General Plan designation. The zoning code requires a
Conditional Use Permit for vehicle repair shops in the CG zone.
Architectural Design
As originally proposed by the applicant at the Preliminary Project Review (PPR)
submittal, the building was a plain concrete masonry unit (CMU) building with
little architectural detail. Staff asked the project architect to provide some design
and articulation to the building on all four sides. As a result, the architect
redesigned the building elevations by providing a concrete textured split face
blocked finish as the primary design feature along the base and middle sections
of the facade and stucco finish with wall moldings and raised trim along the top
parts of the façade on all four sides of the building. In addition, decorative
exterior lighting on the front and rear elevations of the building have been added.
The front of the building includes two decorative windows and one pedestrian
and two roll-up doors. The doors are accented with stucco trim on top to match
the other stucco building trim. These details are illustrated on sheets A4 and A4
of the proposed development plans (Attachment No. 6).
Landscaping
The project includes approximately 559 square feet of landscaping, consisting of
four shade trees lining the parking spaces as well as shrubs, other plants, and a
new street tree (VVashingtonia Robusta) in the parkway fronting the subject lot. In
addition, a planter will be placed in the rear two foot setback area behind the
proposed building facing the alley.
Parking
The code requires three parking spaces for each service bay and one space for
each 350 square feet of office area. The project provides 6 parking spaces for
the two bays and one parking space for the office area. The project includes a
total of seven parking spaces which includes one handicapped accessible
parking space. The parking spaces also meet the required dimensions for 90
degree parking spaces and the drive isle width is adequate.
Traffic and Circulation
Access to the site will be provided via a two-way driveway on Washington Place.
Car access will not be available from the alley which will provide added
protection for the residence beyond the alley.
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Circulation on the site will be provided via a 28'-6" wide drive aisle that is wider
than the required 27-foot wide drive aisle, which will allow vehicles to maneuver
adequately in and out of parking spaces.
Noise
The proposed project is not expected to generate significant noise levels during
operations. The prevailing noise in the operation of the vehicle repair shop will
be the air compressor, which based on the information provided by the applicant
will produce a sound level of 72 dB for a few seconds at a time. This will meet the
stationary noise sources requirement of the Noise Element that states 70 dBs
can be exceeded for the duration of one minute. In addition, Table N-4 of the
Noise Element notes that automobile service stations are interpreted to be
compatible at a level of 70-75 with noise insulation features in the design. As part
of the project design this project will have acoustical ceiling installation in the
work area of the vehicle repair shop and the entire building will be made of
textured concrete which will control noise further. There will not be any openings
to the alley which will further reduce noise from the vehicle repair operations.
There is only a small exit door to the alley that will be conditioned to be kept
closed when not being used to exit and re-enter. All noise attenuating methods
will be reviewed and approved during the building permit process to ensure
compliance with the City's noise regulations.
Compliance with Zoning Code Standards
The project will be required to comply with CCMC Section 17.400.125 — Vehicle
Repair Shops (Attachment No. 8) which include operational and development
standards, and site maintenance requirements intended to reduce and mitigate
any potential adverse impacts from the use.
CONCLUSION:
The project is consistent with applicable development standards of the
Commercial General (CG) zoning district and as designed and conditioned will
be compatible with the surrounding uses. Therefore, based on the analysis
contained herein staff believes the findings for a Conditional Use Permit can be
made as outlined in proposed Resolution No. 2008-P011 (Attachment No. 5).
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ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) an Initial Study
(Attachment No. 4) was prepared for this project and it has been determined that
the project could not have a significant effect on the environment and a Negative
Declaration has been prepared (Attachment No. 3).
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS:
The following alternative actions may be considered by the Planning
Commission:
1. Approve the application with the recommended conditions of approval if the
application is deemed to meet the required findings.
2. Approve the application with additional or different conditions of approval, if
deemed necessary to meet the required findings and mitigate any new project
impacts identified at the meeting.
3. Disapprove the application if it does not meet the required findings.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Vicinity/ Aerial Map
2. Project Summary
3. Draft Negative Declaration
4. Initial Study
5. Resolution No. 2008-P011 (CUP P-2008069)
6. Development Plans Date Received July 8, 2008
7. Written Public Comment
8. 500' Public Notice Boundary Map
9. Copy of CCMC Section 17.400.125 — Vehicle Repair Shops
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Selected Properties
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Planning Division
Map Created: Sep 3, 2008
Meeting Date: SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
11167
WASHINGTON
PLACE
CUP P2008068
Attachment No. 1
VICINITY/ AERIAL MAPAttachment No. 2
PROJECT SUMMARY
APPLICATIORTITLE-&- CASE .NO.:...
Conditional Use Permit, P2008068 for a new vehicle repair shop consisting of a 1,196 square foot one-story
building with two service bays and 191 square feet of office area on a 5,000 square foot lot with seven surface
parking spaces and 559 square feet of landscape area located at 11167 Washington Place in the Commercial
General (CG) zoning district.
PROJEct .ADDRESS/LOCATION: . APPLICANT INFORMATION:
11167 Washington Place
Culver City, CA 90232
Jay Baruch
1760 Michael Lane
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
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Project Summary — Attachment 1• ESTIMATED FEES:
New Development Impact:
111 In Lieu Parkland: TBD
H School District: TBD
Art: TBD
Plan Check: TBD
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Sewer: TBD
INTERDEPARTMBNT
Planning, Engineering, Building & Safety, Fire Prevention, Redevelopment Agency, and City Attorney
reviewed the project. Comments have been incorporated into the plans or where made part of the
recommended conditions of approval.
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES:
TBD
PROJECT SUMMARY
GENERAL INFORMATION:
General Plan
Zoning General Corridor
Commercial General (CG)
Redevelopment Plan
Overlay Zone/District
Area #4
None
Legal Description
Existing Land Use
LOT 36 of Tract No.10356
Empty Lot
ADJACENT ZONING AND LAND USES
Location
Zoning Land Use
West
CG A gas station/mechanic business
East
CG A cocktail bar
North RMD
Alley and beyond are one and two-story multi-family
buildings with garages.
South CG
Across Washington Place is a three-story motel with a diner
on the first floor level.
Project Data Existing Proposed Required/Allowed
Lot Area 5,000 sf. 5,000 sf. N/A
Building Coverage: 0 sf. 1,196 sf. N/A
Landscaped Area: 0 sf. 559 sf. N/A
Project Data Existing Proposed Required/Allowed
Parking: 0 7 (6 standard & 7 (3 for each service bay
1 handicap) and one for office)
Building Height: 0
14 feet
56 feet
Building Setbacks:
Front N/A
+1-50'
None
Rear N/A
2 feet
2 feet
Side (North) N/A
1'-8"
None
Side (South) N/A
11-8"
None
Updated 10116/2008
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PLANNING DIVISION
(310) 253-5710
FAX (310) 253-5721
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9770 CULVER BOULEVARD, CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA 90232-0507
PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Project Title and File No.:
Project Location:
Project Sponsor:
Project Description:
Jay Baruch, Applicant
1760 Michael lane
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
The proposed vehicle repair consists of a 1,196 square foot one-story building
with two service bays and 191 square feet of office on a 5,000 square foot lot.
The parking lot will provide seven parking spaces with 559 square feet of
landscape area.
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) - P2008068
11167 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232
Environmental Determination:
This is to advise that the City of Culver City, acting as the lead agency, has conducted an Initial Study to
determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is proposing this NEGATIVE
DECLARATION based on the following finding:
Ei The Initial Study shows that there is no substantial evidence, in light of the whole record before the
agency, that the project may have a significant effect on the environment, or|10 9| The Initial Study identified potentially significant effects, but:
1. Revisions in the project plans or proposals made by, or agreed to by the applicant before this
proposed MITIGATED NEGAT/VE DECLARATION AND INITIAL STUDY was released for
public review would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects or mitigate the effects to a point
where clearly no significant effects would occur, and
2. There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project as revised may have a
significant effect on the environment.
A copy of the initial Study, and any applicable mitigation measure, and any other material which constitute the
record of proceedings upon which the City based its decision to adopt this NEGATIVE DECLARATION may be
obtained at:
City of Culver City, Planning Division
9770 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232
The public is invited to comment on the proposed NEGATIVE DECLARATION during the review period, which
ends Wednesday, September 24, 2008.
Nancy Tahvil Date
Assistant PlannerPLANNING DIVISION
9770 CULVER BOULEVARD, CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA 90232-0507
(310) 253-5710
FAX (310) 253-5721
INITIAL STUDY
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
Project Title: 11167 Washington Place
Conditional Use Permit, CUP-P2008068
Lead Agency Name & Address: City of Culver City, Planning Division
9770 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232
Contact Person & Phone No.: Nancy Tahvili, Assistant Planner
(310) 253-5751
Project Location/Address:
11167 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232
Nearest Cross Street: Sepulveda Boulevard and APN:
Bentley Street
4213-017-002
Project Sponsor's Name &
Address:
Jay Baruch, Applicant
1760 Michael lane
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
General Plan Designation: General Corridor Zoning: Commercial General (CG)
Redevelopment Project Area:
Component Area No. 4
Project Description and Requested Action: (Describe the whole action involved, including but not limited
to later phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or off-site features necessary for its implementation. Attach
additional sheets if necessary)
The proposed vehicle repair shop consists of a 1,196 square foot one-story building with two
service bays and 191 square feet of office on a 5,000 square foot lot. The parking lot will provide
seven parking spaces with 559 square feet of landscape area.
Existing Conditions of the Project Site:
The site is vacant and the building and asphalt have been demolished with security fencing around
it.
Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: (Briefly describe the project's surrounding)
West: A gas station and mechanic business.
East: A cocktail bar.
North: Alley and beyond are one and two-story multi-family buildings with garages.
South: Across Washington Place is a three-story motel with a diner on the ground floor level.
Other public agencies whose approval is required: (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation
agreement)
Culver City Redevelopment Agency
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least
one impact that is a 'Potentially Significant Impact' as indicated by the checklist on the following pages:879
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11167 Washington Place, CUP P2008069
September 24, 2008
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least
one impact that is a 'Potentially Significant Impact' as indicated by the checklist on the following pages:
Aesthetics
Agriculture Resources
Air Quality
Biological Resources
Cultural Resources
Geology /Soils
Hazards & Hazardous Materials
Hydrology / Water Quality
Land Use / Planning
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
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NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will
not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed
to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
El I find that the proposed project MAY have a 'potentially significant impact' or 'potentially significant
unless mitigated' impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately
analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed
by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain
to be addressed.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because
all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE
DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant
to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that
are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.
I 1a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not
limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, arid historic buildings
within a state scenic highway?
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or
quality of the site and its surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which
would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?
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Potentially Significant Less Than
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: Significant Impact Unless Significant
Impact Mitigation Impact
Incorporated
Responses:
a). No Impact. A scenic vista is typically defined as a view of highly valued visual resources, particularly from I
vantage points. The project is located in an urbanized area, with commercial and residential building
immediate vicinity. The topography surrounding the site is level with no substantial ocean or mountain views
can be considered scenic that will be affected by the project.
b). No Impact. The project site is not located along a state scenic highway; no impacts relative to scenic resoi
along state scenic highways will occur.
c.) & d). Less Than Significant Impact. There will be a minimal amount of light emanating from the site witl
installation of three exterior lighting facing the alley. Other lighting is located in the front of the building facini
parking lot that fronts Washington Boulevard and on the sides of the proposed building facing the gas station an
parking lot to the east facing the cocktail bar, The project is not expected to substantially increase ambient
levels over the already high ambient conditions of a highly developed urban area. The proposed project is req
to adhere to all applicable standards and guidelines relating to fight screening and glare protection. Pursua
those requirements, no new lighting will project onto or create a nuisance to adjacent pubic right-or-way or pr
property.
The project is located in an urbanized area, between a gas station and a cocktail bar and other comm(
businesses in the vicinity. The site is currently vacant with no structures or landscaping that has been cleared
dirt lot. The new project will improve the lot by providing an aesthetic building with 559 square feet of landsu
which includes four new trees.
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Involve other changes in the existing environment which,
due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of
Farmland, to non-agricultural use?
Responses:
a). Through c). No Impact. The project site is not located on land identified, utilized, or zoned for agric
purposes, and there is no known Williamson Act contract in effect on the project site. The project would not GI
any farmland to nonagricultural use.
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a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable
air quality plan?
Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially
to an existing or projected air quality violation?
C) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any
criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-
attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air
quality standard (including releasing emissions which
exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number
of people?
Responses: |10 10|a). Through e). Less Than Significant Impact. Future new development in any portion of Culver City will contr
both at the project level and cumulatively to pollutant emissions over existing non-attainment conditions due to
construction and operation of individual projects. The project as proposed is consistent with Culver City's Gel
Plan and Zoning Code and therefore, the project's operational impacts are considered to be factored into the
Coast Air Quality Management District's (SCAQMD) regional air quality models.
The subject project consists of a 1,196 square foot office building complex with seven surface parking spaces if
not expected to violate any air quality standards or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air qt
violation. The project applicant will be required to comply with SCAQMD Rule 403, which provides specific cc
actions to be implemented during any construction activities to control fugitive dust.
Potential sources that may emit odors during construction activities include the use of architectural coatings
solvents. SCAQMD Rule 1113 limits the amount of volatile organic compounds from architectural coatings
solvents. Therefore, via mandatory compliance with SCAQMD Rule 1113, construction activities or materials v%
not create objectionable odors. No objectionable orders are expected from the proposed office uses.
Mitigation Measure(s): None required.
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Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through
habitat modifications, on any species identified as a
candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or
regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service?
Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or
other sensitive natural community identified in local or
regional plans, policies, and regulations or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife
Service?
Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected
wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal,
etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological
interruption, or other means?
Interfere substantially with the movement of any native
resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with
established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors,
or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
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Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting
biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or
ordinance?
Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan,
or other approved local, regional, or state habitat
conservation plan?
Responses:
a). Through f). No Impact. The project site is located in an urbanized area surrounded by existing disturbed land
development. The project site consists of vacant lot cleared of all structures and vegetation. Information on exi
conditions of the project site submitted by the applicant with the project application materials indicate tha
biological resources, as identified by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Servic
federally protected wetlands, as defined by the Clean Water Act, exist on the site. There are no identift
migratory wildlife corridors on the project site and the project site is not subject to a City policy/ordinance prote(
biological resources and is not subject to a habitat conservation plan.
Mitigation Measure(s): None required.7
a) Disturb any human remains, including those interred
outside of formal cemeteries?
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a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of
a historical resource as defined in 15064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of
an archaeological resource pursuant to 15064.5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological
resource or site or unique geologic feature?
Responses:
a). Through d). Less Than Significant Impact. There are currently no structures on the project site and the sh
not been determined to be historically significant. As a result, no substantial adverse change in the significar
historical resource under Section 15064.5 of the CEQA Guidelines would occur with implementation of the p
The project site is located in an urbanized area surrounded by existing disturbed land and development. The
no known archaeological, paleontological, or human remain resources on the site and no significant impacts rE
to these specific cultural resources are expected to occur. Should such resources surface during construction
project the applicant will be subject to the appropriate State and/or Federal laws that regulate the proper handl
these types of artifacts.
Mitigation Measure(s): None required.
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial
adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death
involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the
most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map
issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on
other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to
Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42.
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking?
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction?
iv) Landslides?
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil?
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that
would become unstable as a result of the project, and
potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral
spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of
the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial
risks to life or property?
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e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of
septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems
where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste
water?
Responses:
al). Less Than Significant Impact .The site is not within the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone.
a.ii). Less Than Significant Impact. There are no known active or potentially active faults on the site. And the p
is 1-2 miles from two known faults (Overland and Charnock).
a.iii). Less Than Significant Impact. The site is not subject to liquefaction as identified on the Culver City N
Hazards Maps.
a.iv). No Impact. The site is mapped outside the areas identified as having the potential for earthquake-in(
landslides on the Culver City Natural Hazard Maps and it is located on a fiat lot that is not near any hills or lotssignificant slope.
b). Less Than Significant Impact. Soil erosion can occur naturally and may be accelerated during excavatior
construction when vegetation is removed and bare soil is disturbed. However, standard code requirements
conditions of approval requires the preparation of erosion/sediment control plans such as the Local Storm 1)
Pollution Prevention Plan (LSWPPP) and Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan (SUSMP), to regulat€
control pollutant run-off by using Best Management Practices (BMP's) in accordance with National Poll
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). These plans shall show all temporary and permanent erosion c(
devises, effective planting of graded slopes, practical accessibility for maintenance purposes and proper precau
and fences to prevent public trespass on to certain areas where impounded water may create hazardous cond
Additionally, a Standard Urban Storrnwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) would be implemented throughout
operational life of the project or reduce erosion impacts. These plans would reduce this impact to a level that is
Than Significant.
c). Less Than Significant Impact. The project site is located in an urbanized area surrounded by existing distu
land and development. Currently, the lot is vacant and the buildings and asphalt on the ground have been demo
Any new construction will have to meet all Uniform Building Code requirements and will have to comply with City
state seismic standards. Utilizing these existing regulations, geology and soil impacts will be Less Than Signif
Impact.
d). Less Than Significant Impact. Expansive soils are generally high in clay content. The standard
requirements and project condition of approval will ensure that this project complies with applicable engine(
standards and that potential impacts are reduced to a level that is Less Than Significant Impact.
e). No Impact. The project does not propose the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems.
project's wastewater demand will be accommodated via connections to the existing urban wastewater infrastruc
Therefore, the project would not result in impacts related to the ability of soils to support septic tanks or alterm
wastewater disposal systems.
Mitigation Measure(s): None required.
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal
of hazardous materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
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c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely
hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-
quarter mile of an existing or proposed school?
el) Be located on a site which is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would
it create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or,
where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles
of a public airport or public use airport, would the project
result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in
the project area?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would
the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or
working in the project area?
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an
adopted emergency response plan or emergency
evacuation plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss,
injury or death involving wildland fires, including where
wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where
residences are intermixed with wildlands?
Responses:
a). & b). Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed vehicle repair shop will have new and old oil stored
gallon barrels and will be contained, stored, used, and disposed in accordance with manufacturers' instruction:
handled in compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Furthermore, a Hazardous Material PI
required to be submitted to the Fire Department prior to Certificate of Occupancy.
c). Less Than Significant Impact. The project site is located within 0.03 miles (less than one-quarter mile)
existing private school, but only limited quantities of potentially hazardous materials are going to be used d
construction and operation of the project and will not pose a hazard to the public or environment. Also, as discL
in sections a & b above any potential hazardous material sill be contained, stored, used and disposed
accordance with manufacturers' instructions and in compliance with applicable city, state, and federal standards
d). Less Than Significant Impact. The site was not identified on the Cortese List, which is updated annually b
California Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to Government Code Section 65962_5_
e), & f). No Impact. The project site is not located within an airport land use plan area, and it is not within two
of a public airport, or within the vicinity of a private airstrip.
g). No Impact. The proposed project would not interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emerg
evacuation plan. Access to all local roads would be maintained during construction and project operation.
h). No Impact. The project site is not within a Fire Hazard Zone on the City's Natural Hazard Map. The site is
fully developed urban area and will be constructed and will operate subject to all state and city building an
codes.
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a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge
requirements?
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere
substantially with groundwater recharge such that there
would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the
local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of
pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would
not support existing land uses or planned uses for which
permits have been granted)?
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site
or area, including through the alteration of the course of a
stream or river, in a manner which would result in
substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site?
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site
or area, including through the alteration of the course of a
stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount
of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding
on- or off-site?
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capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage
systems or provide substantial additional sources of
polluted runoff?
f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?
g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as
mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood
Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation
map?
h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures which
would impede or redirect flood flows?
Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss,
injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a
result of the failure of a levee or dam?
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a). Less Than Significant Impact. During construction, erosion and siltation could occur resulting in water oak
and a violation of Regional Water Quality Control Board standards if proper steps are not implemented. Stanl
code requirements and conditions of approval to the project requires the preparation of erosion/sediment col
plans such as the Local Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (LSWPPP) and Standard Urban Storm \N
Mitigation Plan (SUSMP), to regulate and control pollutant run-off by using Best Management Practices (BMP':
accordance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). These plans shall show all tempo
and permanent erosion control devises, effective planting of graded slopes, practical accessibility for maintenE
purposes and proper precautions and fences to prevent public trespass on to certain areas where impounded w
may create hazardous condition. City and State standard code requirements and site design elements would rec
this potential impact to a level that is Less Than Significant Impact. No mitigation measures are necessary.11167 Washington Place, CUP P2008069
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b). Less Than Significant Impact. The project would have negligible effect on groundwater supplies or recharg
project would replace a vacant lot with a commercial structure and hardscape (parking lot, sidewalks, driv
etc.) resulting in an increase in stormwater runoff but the amount of new impermeable surfaces (less than 1,2
would have no measurable effect on groundwater recharge.
C). Less Than Significant Impact. Grading in connection with the project would result in insignificant chan
existing drainage patterns. The proposed projects plans include facilities to collect and convey runoff to thE
drain system located in public streets. Standard City and State code requirements for storm water runc
drainage plans are adequately prepared and ensure that grading and drainage would be done in a manner the
not cause substantial erosion, siltation or flooding. Such requirements would reduce potential impacts to a le\,
is Less Than Significant Impact.
d). Less Than Significant Impact. The site is mostly bare/dirt ground. However, standard code requiremen
conditions of approval to the project requires the preparation of erosion/sediment control plans such as the
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (LSWPPP) and Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan (SUSN
regulate and control pollutant run-off by using Best Management Practices (BMP's) in accordance with l\h
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). The construction of the proposed commercial development
not result in a significant increase in ifinoff during storm events. There are no streams or rivers on or adjacent
site. Standard City and State code requirements for stormwater runoff and drainage as described in the
sections would substantially reduce this impact to a level that is less than significant.
e). Less Than Significant Impact. See Sections VIII. a). - d)., above. The project would be expected to result
insignificant increase in runoff, which would be conveyed to public storm drains by required dre
improvements.
f). Less Than Significant Impact. See Sections VIII. a). - d)., above. There are no other known impacts to
quality.
g). & h). No Impact. The site is not located with a 100-year flood hazard area and the proposed project doE
contain any housing.
j). No Impact. This site is not within a dam inundation zone; as a result it would not expose people or structure
significant risk.
Mitigation Measure(s): None required.
a) Physically divide an established community?
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or
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(including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan,
local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the
purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect?
Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or
natural community conservation plan?
Responses:
a). Na Impact. The project site is located within an urbanized area, consisting of a mix of uses, including se
stations, office, and retail. Uses immediately surrounding the project site include a service station, cocktail
homes beyond the alley in the rear, and a hotel with a ground floor café across the street on Washington Place
site is served by existing streets and infrastructure and would not physically divide an established community.
b). No Impact. The proposed vehicle repair shop would be compatible to the existing and surrounding uses anc
use that is allowed in the City's General Plan, Redevelopment Plan Component Area No. 4, and zoning desi n
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c). The project site is not subject to a habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan. It do
provide habitat for any biological species, nor does it support any natural communities.
Mitigation Measure(s): None required.
Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral
resource that would be of value to the region and the
residents of the state?
Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important
mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local
general plan, specific plan or other land use plan?
Responses:
a) & b). No Impact. There are no known mineral resources on the project site. Government Code Section 652
states that a conservation element of the General Plan shall include "minerals and other natural resources." Thl
of Culver City's Conservation Element of the General Plan states that the City does not have features incluc
Government Code Section 65302(d) listing of items for conservations, other than a natural wilderness
Therefore, the project area is not a designated mineral extraction site or a regionally or locally-important signi
mineral resource area.
Mitigation Measure(s): None required.
Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in
excess of standards established in the local general plan or
noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other
agencies?
Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive
groundbome vibration or groundborne noise levels?
A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in
the project vicinity above levels existing without the
project?
A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient
noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing
without the project?
For a project located within an airport land use plan or,
where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles
of a public airport or public use airport, would the project
expose people residing or working in the project area to
excessive noise levels?
For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would
the project expose people residing or working in the project
area to excessive noise levels?
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Responses:
a)., c). & d). Less Than Significant Impact. A short-term noise increase during construction would be expel
occur from the use and transport of heavy construction equipment. Pursuant to the city's Municipal Cod
construction adjacent to noise-sensitive land uses shall be limited to the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. rv
through Friday and 9:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. on Sundays.
The proposed project is not expected to generate significant noise levels during operations. Noise caused
project will be consistent with that of surrounding urban uses. Ambient noise potentially affecting users of the
will be dampened by Building Code requirements for construction of commercial use buildings. The prevailing
in the operation of the vehicle repair shop would be the air compressor, which based on the information provic
the applicant will produce a sound level of 72 dB for a few seconds at a time based on Stock #BRA7180V, Tf
meet the stationary noise sources requirement of the Noise Element that states 70 dBs can be exceeded f
duration of one minute. In addition, Table N-4 of the Noise Element notes that automobile service statior
interpreted to be compatible at a level of 70-75 dB with noise insulation features in the design. As part of the r
design this project will have acoustical ceiling installation in the work area of the vehicle repair shop building a
entire building will be made of textured concrete, which will control noise further. In addition, car access will r
available from the alley that will further reduce noise from cars and protect the residential neighborhood beyor
alley. There's only a small exit door to the alley that will be conditioned to be kept closed when not being used •
and -enter. The only other opening is an opening from the trash enclosure to the alley for trash pickup by th,
and disposal of trash by the tenant, which does not have access to the building from the inside.
b). Less Than Significant Impact. A short-term increase in groundborne vibration and noise would be expec
occur during grading and construction. The small size of the project and limitations on allowable hot_
construction found in the City's Municipal Code as well as conditions of approval to the project would reduc
impact to a level that is less than significant.
e) & f). No Impact_ The project site is not within an airport land use plan and is not within the vicinity of a p
airstrip.
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either
directly (for example, by proposing new homes and
businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of
roads or other infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing,
necessitating the construction of replacement housing
elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
Responses:
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a). Less Than Significant Impact. As the project does not propose the development of new residential units, it \A
not directly generate an increase in the residential population in the area. The project will be operated
business owner (who owns a house outside of Culver City) and may include one Of two additional employees
would not considered to be substantial number of people who may or may not live in Culver City.
b). & c). No Impact. The site is currently a vacant lot and no existing housing will be removed as a resi.
construction. Thus, there will be no significant reduction or displacement of population or housing is associated
the project.
Mitigation Measure(s): None required.
7_4a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or phy
altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of
could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times 01
performance objectives for any of the public services:
Fire protection?
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Parks?
Other public facilities?
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Responses:
a) Less Than Significant Impact. The project will comply with all applicable California Building and Fire Codes. Thei
existing public service facilities necessary to accommodate the project such as, sewers, storm drains, parkways, panl
sidewalks, street fights, fire protection devices, and public utilities are all provided for adequately as confirmed by the
agencies that reviewed the project during the interdepartmental review process. Both Fire and Police protection can
adequately service the project as proposed and the project would not have a significant effect on the long-term dema
for fire protection as the project site is already surrounded by existing development that are also adequately being sel
by the Culver City Fire Department. The impact on schools will be less than significant, because no significant popuh
increase will result from this project, also see Section X11.a above. Also, standard conditions regarding street
improvements require the preparation and implementation of traffic control plans to ensure than construction does no
obstruct emergency access.
Mitigation Measures (s): None required.
a) Would the project increase the use of existing
neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational
facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the
facility would occur or be accelerated?
b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the
construction or expansion of recreational facilities which
might have an adverse physical effect on the environment?
Responses:
a) and b). Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed project will not result in significant adverse impacts ra
to recreation, because it is not expected to generate a substantial population increase. There would only be or
two employees along with the owner who would not have a significant impact on the parks if used. As a result
project would not require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities.
Mitigation Measure(s): None required.
a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation
to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system
(i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of
vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or
congestion at intersections)?
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b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of
service standard established by the county congestion
management agency for designated roads or highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an
increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results
in substantial safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature
(e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
f) Result in inadequate parking capacity?
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs
supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)?
Responses:
a). Less Than Significant Impact The project consists of a 1,196 square foot building with two work bays a
office, which did not meet the city's threshold for a traffic study and is not expected to have a significant imp;
traffic. According to the ITE manual data for automobile care centers there will only be a net increase of ft
morning and afternoon peak hour trips which is not considered to be significant.
b). No Impact. Analyses of potential impacts on the regional transportation system conducted in accordance wi
Congestion Management Program for Los Angeles County (CMP) requirements determined that the project
not have a significant impact on the CMP monitoring intersections or the mainline freeway system.
c). No Impact. The project site is not located within an airport land use plan area, and therefore components
proposed project would not result in any changes to air traffic patterns nor interfere with existing air traffic. As
no safety risks associated with a change in air traffic patterns would occur.
d). Less Than Significant Impact. The driveway off Washington Place was examined to assure that safe ope
and access. Pursuant to conditions of approval the existing driveway approach located on Washington Place v
reconstructed per Culver City Standards and to the Satisfaction of the City Engineer. Due to the reduction c
existing driveway approach, the remaining section of the existing driveway approach will be reconstructed i
sidewalk, curb, and gutter in its place per AWPA standards. There are no design features that will substar
increase traffic hazards as the building is located to the rear of the lot. Furthermore, car access to the alley v%
longer be provided and there will be adequate back up of 28'-6", which meets the minimum 27' dimension ft
two-way driveway.
e). Less Than Significant Impact. There would be no elimination of current emergency access routes. Emerg
evacuation plans and procedures, site design, building design plans, and emergency access and circulation v
be subject to review and approval by the Culver City Fire Department. Emergency access to the project site v
continue to be provided from Washington Boulevard.
f). Less Than Significant Impact. The project requires seven spaces, three spaces for each work bay and one s
per 350 square feet of office [two work bays times three (3), plus one space for 191 square feet of office]. The pr
provides a total of seven spaces including a handicapped space.
g). Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed project will not conflict with adopted policies, plans, or prog
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a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the
applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board?
b) Require or result in the construction of new water or
wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water
drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant environmental
effects?
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project
from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or
expanded entitlements needed?
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment
provider which serves or may serve the project that it has
adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand
in addition to the provider's existing commitments?
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to
accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs?
g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and
regulations related to solid waste?
Responses:
a)., b)., & e). Less Than Significant Impact. Culver City maintains its own sewage collection facilities within th(
limits and contracts with the City of Los Angeles for treatment and disposal service. Treatment occurs E
Hyperion Treatment Plan, located southwest of the City which has sufficient capacity to serve the needs c
proposed project. No expansion of the existing facilities is necessary. The proposed project will have less
significant impacts to the waste water system.
c). Less Than Significant Impact. The City is primarily served by the Los Angeles County Storm Drainage Sr
The City currently maintains its own storm drains that connect to the County systems. The combined systE
adequate to serve the proposed project.
d). Less Than Significant Impact. Water service for this project site comes from the City of Los Angeles Depart
of Water and Power (LADWP). Most of Culver City receives water service from the Golden State Water (GS
Company which depends on the Metropolitan Water District for its supply. However, for those portions of the
west of McLaughlin Avenue is served by LADWP. LADWP acquires its water supply from wells, the Metropc
Water District reclamation efforts, and from the Owens Valley and Mono Basin via aqueducts. There are suffi
water supplies to the City to serve the proposed project, no expansion to the services are necessary. The propi
project will have less than significant impacts to the water system.
f). Less Than Significant Impact. Solid waste from the project area is disposed of at the Puente Hills landfill ir
City of Industry. Other landfills available for City waste disposal include BKK Sanitary Landfill located in the Ci
West Covina and Bradley West Landfill located in the City of Sun Valley. The Municipal Code requires provisic
trash containers for recyclable materials and yard waste to reduce solid waste generation.
g). Less Than Significant Impact. See Section XVI.f, above. The project could generate solid waste di.
construction. Standard conditions requiring the contractor to remove and dispose of waste in accordance
applicable statutes and regulations would reduce this impact to a level that is less than significant.
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a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality
of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a
fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to
drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a
plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict
the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or
eliminate important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited,
but cumulatively considerable? ('Cumulatively
considerable' means that the incremental effects of a
project are considerable when viewed in connection with
the effects of past projects, the effects of other current
projects, and the effects of probable future projects)?
c) Does the project have environmental effects which will
cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either
directly or indirectly?
Responses:
a). Less Than Significant impact. The project will not degrade the quality of the environment nor have any signi
impacts to any plant or animal wildlife species because the site itself is currently vacant and void of any develop
or significant vegetation.
b). Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed project involves the construction of a 1,196 square foot v(
repair shop which will result in an intensification of the vacant project site and there may be some project leve
cumulative impacts where none existed before. However, the project meets all requirements of the zoning cod(
adequate parking is provided according to the parking requirements and it will not result in significant imr
Furthermore, All utilities and infrastructure is adequate and available to serve the project.
c). Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed project, which is located in a developed, urbanized area, r
General Plan Land Use policies and guidelines and is consistent with the Zoning Code. It will not cause subst
adverse effects on human beings directly or indirectly.
Mitiqation Measure(s): None required.
References Utilized:|109| Culver City Zoning Code
2. Culver City Natural Hazards Map
3. Culver City General Plan
4_ 1TE Trip Generation 7th Edition, Volume 3 of 3RESOLUTION NO. 2008-P011
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,
CUP P2008068 FOR THE CONSTUCTION OF A NEW VEHCILE REPAIR
SHOP AT 11167 WASHINGTON PLACE IN THE COMMERCIAL GENERAL
(CG) ZONE.
(Conditional Use Permit, CUP P2008068)
WHEREAS, on May 20, 2008, Jay Baruch, as the applicant of 11167 Washington
Place, submitted a Conditional Use Permit application to construct a new vehicle repair shop
consisting of a 1,196 square foot one-story building with two service bays, and 191 square
feet of office area, on the project site described more fully as Lot 36 of Tract No. 10356, in
the City of Culver City, and,
WHEREAS, in order to implement said proposed project, approval of Conditional Use
Permit for a new vehicle repair shop is required:
WHEREAS, on September 24, 2008, the Planning Commission conducted a duly
noticed public hearing on these applications, fully considering the application, plans, staff
report, environmental information and all testimony presented; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
Planning Commission has determined the project will not have significant impacts on the
environment, and that a Negative Declaration finding is appropriate; and,
WHEREAS, following conclusion of the public discussion and thorough deliberation of
the subject matter, the Planning Commission determined by a vote of _ to _ that the project
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CULVER
CITY, CALIFORNIA, RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the foregoing recitations and the provisions of Culver City
Municipal Code (CCMC), the following findings are hereby made:
Conditional Use Permit:
As outlined in CCMC Title 17, Section 17.530.020, the following required findings for a
Conditional Use Permit are hereby made:
A. The proposed use is allowed within the subject zoning district with the approval
of a Conditional Use Permit and complies with all applicable provision of this
Title and CCMC.
The Commercial General (CG) zoning designation allows the proposed use of vehicle
repair shop subject to a Conditional Use Permit as outlined in CCMC Section 17.530.
Pursuant to CCMC Section 17.400.125, the project is conditioned to meet all
operational and development standards including site maintenance.
B. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable
Specific Plan.
The Land Use Element of the General Plan designates this site as "General Corridor."
This designation "is intended to support desirable existing and future neighborhood
and community serving commercial uses." The Commercial General (CG) zoning
district is the zoning designation which implements and is consistent with this General
Plan designation. The zoning code allows a vehicle repair shop subject to a
Conditional Use Permit.
C. The design, location, size and operating characteristics of the proposed use are
compatible with the existing and future land use in the vicinity of the subject
site.
The vehicle repair shop building features detailed architectural elements and sufficient
landscaping which are compatible with existing and future land uses in the vicinity.
The project will be required to comply with all operating, maintenance, and
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D. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of use being
proposed, including access, compatibility with adjoining land uses, shape, size,
provision of utilities and the absence of physical constraints.
The 5,000 square foot lot can accommodate the 1,196 square foot building and seven
parking spaces with no physical constraints. Vehicular access to the site is from
Washington Place and there is adequate backup in the aisle for maneuvering of
vehicles. The Vehicle repair shop will not impact any utilities as they are existing and
available.
E. The establishment, maintenance or operation of the proposed use will not be
detrimental to the public interest, health, safety or general welfare or injurious to
persons, property or improvements in the vicinity and zoning district in which
the property is located.
The maintenance and operation of the proposed vehicle repair shop through this
approval subject to the conditions of approval will not be detrimental to the public
interest, health, safety or general welfare or injurious to persons, property or
improvements in the surrounding commercial zoning district or vicinity, since the
project will required to meet all applicable noise standards of the City's General Plan
Noise Element and all operational, development and site maintenance requirements
of CCMC Section 17.400.125.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to the foregoing recitations and findings, the Planning
Commission of the City of Culver City, California, hereby approves Conditional Use Permit,
CUP P2008068, subject to the following conditions:
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Planning Division:
1. The final working drawings shall conform to the development plans presented to and
reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission at its meeting on September 24,
2008, except as noted below.
2. The resolution approving Conditional Use Permit CUP P-2008068 and the Conditions
of Approval shall be referenced on the cover sheet, and repeated in full on attached
additional sheets of the final working drawings.
3. The applicant or the property owner shall provide the construction contractor(s) and
each subcontractor related to the Project a copy of the final project Conditions of
Approval. These conditions shall be enforceable through all legal and equitable
remedies, including the imposition of fines against each and every person who
conducts any activity on behalf of the property owner or the applicant on or near the
September 24, 2008 Page 3 2008-P011Project site. The applicant, property owner, and general construction contractor are
ultimately responsible for all actions or omissions of a subcontractor.
4. Conditions of approval herein shall apply to the applicant, the contractor/builder of the
project, the property owner, and any successor property owner that may legally
assume benefit of this Conditional Use Permit.
5. The City reserves the right to periodically inspect the premises without prior notification,
to ensure ongoing compliance with all conditions of approval.
6. This Conditional Use Permit, CUP P-2008068, shall expire unless:
A. Actual construction, in accordance with a valid City-issued building permit, is
commenced on the site within one (1) year after the effective date of the
Conditional Use Permit; or
B. Prior to the Conditional Use Permit expiration date, or any previously granted
extension to that expiration date, a written request for an extension,
accompanied by any and all required fees, has been satisfactorily filed by or on
behalf of the applicant/property owner and, thereafter, an extension is granted by
the Community Development Director, or designee, or the Planning Manager.
During the period any extension request has been satisfactorily and timely filed and
any decision regarding that request has been made by the City, this Conditional Use
Permit approval shall be suspended.|109| A certificate of occupancy for the approved project will be issued only upon completion
of all required site improvements and satisfaction of all conditions of approval.
8. The applicant, property owner and contractors shall use all reasonable efforts to reuse
and recycle construction and demolition debris, to use environmentally friendly
materials, and to provide energy efficient buildings, equipment and systems.
9. Any new sign(s) shall comply with the provisions of CCMC Title 17 - Chapter 17.330
Signs. A Sign Permit shall be approved by the Planning Department prior to installation
of any new signage.
10. All operational, maintenance, and development standards of CCMC Section
17.400.125 Vehicle Repair Shops shall be complied with.
11. By taking any benefit of this approval, the applicant and the property owner jointly and
severely hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, and the City's
elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, contractors and
consultants from and against any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, judgments,
liability, injury or damage which may result from or arise in connection with third party
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Municipal Code (CCMC) Title 17 — Chapter 17.310 Landscaping. As part of the
building permit filing process, a minimum of three (3) sets of detailed landscape and
irrigation plans - separate from the final working drawings shall be submitted to the
Planning Division for review and approval.
13. The new street tree shall be supplied irrigation water from the overall site
irrigation system which shall include a timer and a rain sensor. All new (and
existing) street trees, landscaping, and irrigation shall be indicated on the overall
site landscaping/ irrigation plan. The property owner shall maintain all street
trees adjacent to the subject property,
14. In addition to the screening requirements for onsite parking areas including loading
areas, refuse storage / trash compacter facilities, and Fire Department connections,
the following items shall be screened from surrounding and nearby public and private
properties in a manner consistent with City standards and suitable to the subject
development as approved by the Planning Manager. In general, the height of any
required screening device shall be no lower on any side than the height of the highest
feature requiring screening and:
A. All exteriors of the proposed buildings shall be free of all un-aesthetically
treated, exposed elements (i.e., plumbing pipes, electrical conduits, and
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) elements) which shall
be placed within the exterior walls. Where exposed wall-mounted features or
equipment may be necessary (i.e., ventilators and utility meters), recessed wall
mounted cabinets or other similar devices shall be constructed within the wall,
whenever possible, to accommodate such features and equipment so that they
are flush with and do not project out from the main exterior wall plane. With or
without recesses, the exposed portions of such features or equipment shall be
of a color to blend, not contrast, with the adjoining finished building color,
subject to the approval of the Planning Manager; and
B. All roof-mounted mechanical equipment, duct vents and the like shall not project
above the horizontal plane of the building's lowest primary opaque architectural
feature(s) (i.e., parapet walls, penthouse structures or screening walls); and
C. All ground-mounted equipment (i.e., transformers and air conditioners) shall be
located within the building or in underground vaults if the equipment is located
within a street facing setback, or it shall be screened with walls and/or
landscaping if not located within a street facing setback. Ground-mounted
equipment shall not be located in the landscaped areas fronting any public right-
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September 24, 2008 Page 5 2008-P01115. The public notification signs installed in accordance with the CCMC public notification
requirements for this review process shall be removed within ten (10) days of the end
of the appeal period or the final decision of the City Council (if applicable), whichever
occurs last.
16. All refuse containers assigned to or otherwise used by the project shall be stored on-
site in the trash enclosures.
17. The project and its operations shall comply with all applicable local, special district or
authority, county and federal statutes, codes, standards, and regulations including, but
not limited to, Building Safety Division, Fire Department, Planning Division and Public
Works Department code requirements and it shall comply with all applicable
comments and code requirements as determined during the City's building permit
review process.
18. The parking areas shall be developed pursuant to CCMC Title 17 - Chapter 17.320,
Off-Street Parking and Loading. All vehicle surfaces shall be provided with an anti-
squeal finish.
19. To protect the residents in the rear from repair shop noise, the exit door at the
rear of the building accessing the repair area shall be closed at all time other
than when used to exit and re-enter the room
Fire Department:
20. The applicant shall provide Offsite reporting per the 2007 California Fire Code.
Building Safety Division:
21. The Culver City Building Safety Division requires separate permits for building,
electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.
22. The Culver City Building Safety Division requires five (5) sets of architectural and two
(2) sets of each of the structural drawings and calculations, geotechnical report, and
the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permit applications.
23. All utilities shall be undergrounded or enclosed in the building construction. No
overhead utilities are permits.
24. The building codes the project will be reviewed under shall be the 2007 California
Building Codes.
25. The overall construction permit application drawings shall indicate any construction
staging areas proposed. The Culver City Engineering Division may require a separate
permit for the temporary use of any City right of way.
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PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF ANY DEMOLITION, GRADING, EXCAVATION, AND/OR
BUILDING PERMIT
Planning Division:
26. Submit to the Planning Manager for approval:
A. An exterior light fixture and illumination plan. Said exterior lighting shall be
developed pursuant to CCMC Section 17.300, General Property Development
and Use Standards. The plan shall identify the location and type of all exterior
light fixtures. All lighting shall be directed onsite and light sources shall be
shielded so as not to be intrusive to surrounding properties; and
Cultural Affairs Division:
25. The project will be subject to the City's Art in Public Places requirement per CCMC
Title 15, Section 15.06.100 only if the valuation of the development exceeds the
required threshold. The valuation will be calculation at the time of the building permit
application submission.
Public Works/ Engineering:
26. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, two (2) sets of on and off-site
improvement/grading plans prepared by a civil engineer registered in the State of
California, shall be submitted to the Engineering Division for review, approval, and
permitting. Among other things, the site improvement/grading plan shall include
detailed drainage and grading of the site indicated by topographical lines and spot
elevations, and indicate all proposed and existing utilities. An initial plan check fee in
the mount of $750.00 will be due upon first submittal.
27. Concurrent with the submittal of the site improvement plan/ grading plan, a Local
Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) or a site-specific mitigation
package prepared by a registered Civil Engineer shall be submitted for review and
implemented in accordance with the requirements of the following:
The SUSMP shall be developed and implemented in accordance with the
requirements of:
A. The Los Angeles County Municipal Stormwater NPDES Permit No.
CAS614001 (Order No. 01-182).
B. The SUSMP shall provide BMPs that adequately address the pollutants
generated during the post-construction stage.
C. The site improvement plans shall note that the contractor shall comply with the
"California Stormwater Best Management Practice Handbooks".
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SID. The Site Improvement Plans shall not be accepted for review unless the
SUSMP is included in the submittal package, including the plan check fee
associated with the SUSMP.
28. The Plan check fee for the SUSMP shall be paid at the time of the initial submittal, per
the most current fee schedule established by City Council.
29. Prior to the issuance of any demolition, grading, excavation and/or building permit, the
applicant shall submit the Local Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (LSWPPP) for
review and approval by the City Engineer, Prior to the start of design of these plans
and of necessary reports, the applicant's Civil Engineer shall meet with the City's
Stormwater Program Manager to obtain information on the City-specific and LSWPPP
requirements. The LSWPPP package shall be submitted to the attention of the Storm
Water Program Manager.
30. The LSWPPP shall be developed and implemented in accordance with the
requirements of the current Los Angeles county Municipal Stormwater NPDES Permit
No. CAS614001 and the CCMC Section 5.05.035, Prior to the issuance of any
demolition, grading, excavation, and /or building permit, the applicant shall have a
LSWPPP package approved by the City Engineer.
31. The LSWPPP package shall include all of the individual items listed in the Engineering
Division's Requirements for Local Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan handout,
which may be obtained from the Engineering counter. If the LSWPPP package fails to
contain all required items, the package will not be accepted.
32. The scope of the information shown on the site plans must be limited to NPDES-
relevant information (i.e. turn off utility, architectural, or other features not relevant to
the NPDES requirements). Please contact city's Stormwater Consultant, at (310) 253-
5600 for any questions and to obtain instructions and handouts required for a
complete submittal and associated plan check fees. Prior to the start of design of
these plans and of necessary reports, the applicant's civil Engineer shall meet with the
City's Stormwater Consultant to obtain information on the City-specific LSWPPP
requirements.
33. The BMPs identified in the LSWPPP shall appropriately and effectively be
implemented and to the Maximum Extent Practicable (MEP) both the volume of storm
water leaving the site as well as the amount of sediments and other pollutants in the
storm water and the non-storm water discharges shall be reduced.
34. Drainage devices, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, drive approach, and roadway
pavement shall be designed to the latest edition of the American Public Works
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35. Prior to the commencement of any excavation, the applicant shall install a temporary
construction fence around the site. The height and fence material is subject to
approval by the City Engineer.
36. This project is subject to the City's Sewer Facility Charge and shall be paid prior to
the issuance of any permit.
37. The existing driveway approach located on Washington Place shall be
reconstructed per Culver City standards and to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer. Due to the reduction of the width of the new driveway approach, the
remaining section of the existing driveway approach shall be reconstructed into
a sidewalk, curb, and gutter in its place per AWPA standards.
38. The full width of the alley pavement adjacent to the property shall be
reconstructed from property line to property line, to include the concrete
longitudinal gutter per APWA Standards and to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer or his/her designee. The pavement shall be grinded two inches and
paved with two inches of new asphalt concrete and pavement. All pavement
failures shall be reconstructed prior to new paving.
39. All public utility services shall be permanently placed underground from the
utility source to the terminations facility on private property per CCMC Section
5.04.065. The applicant shall be responsible for all coordination for the
installation of the utility with the respective utility company and its necessary
construction.
40. Trash enclosures shall be provided with minimum inside dimension of 10' x 12'.
However, the location and required number of bins for the proposed development
must be approved by the Public Works/Sanitation Division Manager, (310) 253-6400.
Separate trash bins for recyclable waste and regular solid waste material shall be
provided. The proposed trash enclosure shall include a minimum eight feet wide clear
opening, six inch concrete curb along the perimeter wall of the trash enclosure, and a
gate.
41. One (1) new street tree, Mexican Fan (Washintonia Rousta) Palm, with 14 foot
minimum brown skin trunk shall be planted along Washington Place. The new
street tree shall be planted in a tree well per APWA Standards, and irrigated to
the satisfaction of the City's Street Tree Maintenance Supervisor.
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42. A NFPA 13 Fire Sprinkler system shall be provided throughout the building.
43. The applicant must provide a double detector check assembly (DDCA) shall be
provided and the Fire Department connection (FDC) flush mount devised installed per
Fire Prevention specification on a concrete pad four feet wide by three feet deep.
44. The backflow devise shall be screened per Planning and Fire Prevention
requirements.
45. The project shall meet the Fire Department requirements for Duct Smoke Detectors.
46. A pre-fire plan shall be provided to the Fire Department for review and approval prior
to request for final inspection or use.
47. All plans shall have "Fire Department Notes:" to include all life safety requirements.
DURING CONSTRUCTION
Planning Division:
48. During all phases of construction, information that includes contact names and
telephone numbers of the applicant, property owner, construction contractor(s), and
City, shall be posted at the project site so as to be visible to the public. These names
and telephone numbers shall be made available to adjacent property owners and
residents.
49. During all phases of construction, all construction workers and contractors shall park
onsite or at designated offsite locations approved by the City and not in the
surrounding residential neighborhood.
50. Hours of Construction shall be limited to 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday to Friday, and
9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Saturday. Construction shall be prohibited on Sundays and
National Holidays.
51. All graffiti shall be removed within 48 hours of its application and said removal
standards shall continue once the development becomes operational.
52. The following noise standards shall be complied with at all times:
A. No construction equipment shall be operated without an exhaust muffler, and all
such equipment shall have mufflers and sound control devices (i.e., intake
silencers and noise shrouds) that are no less effective than those provided on
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All construction equipment shall be properly maintained to minimize noise
emissions;
C. If any construction vehicles are serviced at a location onsite, the vehicle(s) shall
be setback from any street and other property lines so as to maintain the
greatest distance from the public right-of-way and from Noise Sensitive
Receptors;
D. Noise impacts from stationary sources (i.e., mechanical equipment, ventilators,
and air conditioning units) shall be minimized by proper selection of equipment
and the installation of acoustical shielding as approved by the Planning
Manager and the Building Official in order that compliance with the CCMC
Noise Regulations and Standards is achieved; and
E. Stationary source equipment (i.e., compressors) shall be located so as to
maintain the greatest distance from the public right-of-way and from Noise
Sensitive Receptors.
Public Works Department — Engineering Division:
53. The construction contractor shall advise the Public Works inspector of the schedule
and shall meet with the inspector prior to commencement of work.
54. Dirt hauling and construction material deliveries or removal are prohibited during the
morning (7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M.) and afternoon (4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.) peak traffic
periods.
55. During construction, dust shall be controlled by regular watering and as directed by
the Public Works Department City inspector.
56. All staging and storage of construction equipment and materials, including the
construction dumpster and storage containers shall be on-site only. Prior written
permission shall be obtained from adjacent property owners for any construction
staging occurring on adjacent property.
57. A copy of the Local SWPPP, inspection logs, SUSMP/Site specific plan and training
records shall be kept on site and available for inspection at all times during
construction.
PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF ANY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (CO)
Planning Division:
58. All onsite and offsite landscaping and irrigation shall be completed to the satisfaction
of the Planning Manager.
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September 24, 200859. The project shall comply with all provisions of the City's solar photovoltaic power
ordinance.
60. All applicable conditions of approval and required onsite and offsite improvements
shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager.
Public Works — Engineering Division:
61. The applicant or property owner shall at his or her expense repair or replacement of
any damage to the public right-of-way caused by the construction of the proposed
project. Such repair or replacement is to be completed to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
62. All conditions of approval shall be completed to the satisfactory of the City Engineer.
63. Prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, the operators and/or owners shall
construct all the stormwater pollution control BMPs and structural treatment control
BMPs shown on the approved SUSMP or site-specific mitigation plan and submit a
stormwater observation report (may obtain form from the City's Stormwater Program
Manager), which shall include a wet-signed and stamped certification statement by
the engineer, who prepared the SUSMP site plans, confirming that the SUSMP BMPs
have been built as designed.
64. The applicant shall submit to the City Stormwater Program Manager a notarized
Master Covenant and Agreement (regarding on-site BMP maintenance) to be
recorded by the County Recorder of Los Angeles County. Prior to getting the
Agreement notarized, the applicant's civil engineer shall contact the City's Stormwater
Program Manager for review of the Agreement and for information on other
requirements associated with the recording process.
65. After the construction of the SUSMP-related BMPs, the applicant shall submit to the
City Stormwater Program Manager a completed Stormwater Observation Report Form
(stamped and signed by the civil engineer, or architect responsible for the SUSMP
design) to certify, based on their observations, that all SUSMP-related BMPs have
been constructed per the specifications and drawings.
66. All Public Works Department Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the
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67. The applicant shall provide a KNOX key box for the building and a KNOX key switch
for the security doors and motorized gate.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 24th day of September 2008.
DAVID ROCKWELL, CHAIRPERSON
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
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Yvonne Hunt
Administrative Secretary
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Tahvili, Nancy
From: emily jestconsult@sbcglobal.ned
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 4:08 PM
To: Tahvili, Nancy
Subject: June 13 notice
re repair shop at 11167 wash. PLACE? not Blvd.
There are several of us that have great reservations @ another car repair shop near our homes. First of all we already
have problems with the ones (3) already. They park their personal and repair cars for all day and days on Bentley taking
away parking from park patrons and residents some of whom have no driveway. Because there was ONE person that
tesified before the old and stupid traffic commission the one block closest to the shops and Pigott got 1-hour daily parking
restriction. That forced all the other day workers in and out of the area as well as the shops to park their cars further up
Bentley to where we who live here cannot find spaces near our homes. As h is the shop at the corner has kept the same
cars parked ( for sale)for 4 years in the only two unrestricted spaces at the corner.
In addition, the mechanics test drive vehicles, speeding shreeching brakes and causing noise and air pollution, and have
large trucks delivering or removing waste things creating uneeded traffic problems. We have no sidewalks here.
Pedestrians must walk in the street. We also have a street tot is so badly surfaced that any vehicle, but esp. trucks
bounce making huge noise and make our houses vibrate and cause cracks in walls. The city's own garbage trucks are
among the worst speeding offenders.
That proposed property is so small that they will have no room for many vehicles and will again use Bentley to dump their
cars. Enough is enough. Three shops within feet of one another is too many now. My suggestion, yet again, is also that
the meters in front of the park on Wash PI be removed as no one uses them ever, and would give these shops a
commercially zoned street to park on as it should be, esp. since Culver City does not protect its residential citizens
enough as it is. We get no damn help from the city now, but stopping this would be a start.
I am speaking for 8 families here and I am sure more that I did not contact. Our street has become a dump for the
garbage of people in the park as there are not enough large trash cans, nightly beer drinkers who never seem to be
caught,and a speedway for thru traffic because we can't get speed bumps, even though the street has unintentionally got
umarked ones from the horrible disrepaired surface. There needs to be a way to protect an area from too much of one
kind of development, esp. since there seems no desire from the city to protect the area residents from the effects that
come from this. The fact that this is also an area with a park next to it where vulnerable children have to breathe more
unhealthy air from toxic fumes generating from these shops, and another one would be of absolutely no benefit to the
community itself.
LLAttachment No. 8
500' Public Notice Boundary Map17.400.125 - Vehicle Repair Shops
This Section provides location, development, and operating standards for vehicle repair shops, in compliance with
Article 2 (Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses and Zone-Specific Development Standards):
A. Operational Standards. All vehicle repair shops shall comply with the following operational standards.
1. All work shall be performed within a fully enclosed structure.
2. All structures shall be sufficiently soundproofed to prevent a disturbance or a nuisance to the surrounding
properties, in compliance with Chapter 9.07 (Noise Regulations) of the CCMC.
3. Dismantling of vehicles for purposes other than repair is prohibited.
4. Vehicle parking or loading and unloading shall only occur on-site and not in adjoining public streets or
alleys.
5. Vehicles shall not be stored at the site for purposes of sale (unless the use is also approved as a vehicle
sales lot).
6. Damaged or wrecked vehicles shall not be stored for purposes other than repair.
7. Location and display of accessories, batteries, and tires for sale shall be on or within 3 feet of the main
structure's exterior.
8. No vehicle rental activities shall be conducted on the vehicle repair shop (unless the use is also approved as
a vehicle rental lot).
9. All outdoor/open storage of materials shall be limited to a maximum area of 150 square feet and shall be
enclosed by a 6-foot high solid decorative masonry wall, subject to the approval of the Director.
B. Development Standards. All vehicle repair shops shall comply with the following development standards.
1. All exterior light sources, including canopy, flood, and perimeter shall be energy efficient, stationary, and
shielded or recessed to ensure that all light including glare or reflections, is directed away from adjoining
properties and public rights-of-way, in compliance with Section 17.300.040 (Outdoor Lighting).
2. All body damaged or wrecked vehicles awaiting repair shall be effectively screened so as not to be visible
from surrounding properties of the same elevation as determined by the Director.
C. Site Maintenance. All vehicle repair shops shall comply with the following maintenance standards.
1. Used or discarded automotive parts or equipment shall not be located outside of the main structure unless
located within an approved outdoor storage area.
2. A refuse storage area, completely enclosed with a masonry wall not less than 5 feet high with a solid gated
opening, and large enough to accommodate standard sized commercial trash bins, shall be located to be
accessible to refuse collection vehicles.
3. Driveways and service areas shall be maintained and kept free of oil, grease, and other petroleum products
in addition to litter. These areas shall be periodically cleaned with equipment that dissolves spilled oil,
grease, and other petroleum products without washing them into the drainage, gutter, and sewer system.
D. Additional Conditions. Additional conditions (e.g., hours of operation, sign regulations, structure materials and
design) may be imposed by the applicable review authority as deemed reasonable and necessary to protect the
public health, safety, and general welfare of the community.September 24, 2008
7:00 P.M.
Attachment 2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION, CITY OF CULVER CITY,
CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
Present:
David Rockwell, Chair
John Kuechle, Vice Chair
Marcus Tiggs, Commissioner
Linda Smith Frost, Commissioner
Anthony Pleskow, Commissioner
Staff Present:
Thomas Gorham,
Sol Blumenfeld,
Sherry Jordan,
Nancy Tahvili,
Heather Baker,
Barry Kurtz,
Planning Manager
Community Development Director
Senior Planner
Assistant Planner
Assistant City Attorney
City Traffic Consultant
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Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Thomas Gorham.
Items Not on the Agenda
None
PUBLIC HEARING
D-1. Discussion of Study Regarding Multi-Family Neighborhood
Design Compatibility Issues and Draft Multi-Family Design
Guidelines.
Sol Blumenfeld gave a summary and description of the study.
PUBLIC SPEAKERS
Rich Waters
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• Feels that new developments in the city are too large and
unaffordable.
Karen Kurakawa
• Concerns included the inaccuracy of the data regarding the
number of multiple family residences
• Asked for clarification of the phrase 'character of the
neighborhood';
• Stated that residents should be permitted to have input
when the guidelines are developed;
• Stated that the study should be continued until completed.
Shuji Kurakawa
• Concerned about preserving the 'character of the
neighborhood'.
Cary Anderson
• Concerned about parking.
Eleanor Osgood
• Would like to see the Code revised for R-1 zone.
• Stated that the study should include issues such as view,
privacy and greenery.
Catherine Yanda
• Statement read into the record. Concerns included
lighting, lack of digital images on the streetscape view,
and recommended that the residents have input in the early
stages of the study.
Commissioner Tiggs:
• Supports the study.
• Inquired about the additional costs, if any, for using the
GIS system as a tool for the study and if there is an
alternative method.
• Inquired about the timeline for completion of the study.
Commissioner Smith Frost:
• Supports the study and recommends its completion.
• Inquired if the guidelines after development will be given
to each applicant at the onset of the application process.
• Stated that the GPS system would be a helpful tool.
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• Stated that the study should be sensitive to the phrase
"compatibility to the neighborhood" when making a decision
on projects that meet the Code.
Commissioner Pleskow:
• Supports the study.
• Inquired about the criteria used to select the
neighborhoods to be studied.
• Inquired about how much discretion the Commission will have
after the guidelines are completed.
• Stated the desire to see more open space, sustainability
and green space.
• Stated that developers should be strongly recommended to
utilize the guidelines.
Vice Chair Kuechle:
• Supports the study.
• Encouraged staff to include input from residents in the
early stages of the study.
• Recommended staff to consider reviewing studies conducted
in other cities and that staff review each project in terms
of what is in the best interest of the City.
Chair Rockwell:
• Supports the study and its completion.
• Concerned about staff's definition of density and massing.
• Suggested using square foot per acre method of measuring.
• Has parking concerns.
Commission voted 5-0 in support of the Study.
PH-1 conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Negative Declaration for
the construction of a new vehicle repair shop with repair
area, two service bays and 191 square feet of office
located at 11167 Washington Place.
Nancy Tahvili gave a brief summary of the project.
Present for the applicant:
Yoni Cohen Contractor
Nick Nachtigal Project Designer
Donna Baruch
- Applicant
Jay Baruch ApplicantPlanning Commission
September 24, 2008
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Commissioner Comments and Concerns:
Chair Rockwell:
• Concerned about the method that will be used to enforce the
parking restrictions.
• Feels that the facade could be improved.
Vice Chair Kuechle:
• Concerned about how parking concerns from residents will be
addressed.
Commissioner Tiggs
• Inquired about the number of employees at the project site
who will utilize some of the allotted parking spaces.
• Inquired about the use of the rear door of the project.
• Agrees that the facade should be landscaped.
Commissioner Smith Frost:
• Stated that parking restrictions should be adhered to.
• Agreed that the design of the facade should be improved.
Commissioner Pleskow:
• Concerned about the lack of infill.
• Suggested possibly adding a wall for screening purposes.
• Suggested possibly relocating the front entrance.
Motion to approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Conditional Use Permit, as amended and subject to conditions of
approval was moved by Vice Chair Kuechle, seconded by
Commissioner Smith Frost. Vote 5-0.
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C-1 Secretary's Report
Motion to approve the Secretary's Report was moved by
Commissioner Tiggs, seconded by Vice Chair Kuechle. Vote
5-0.
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C2- Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve Minutes of August 7, 2008 was moved by
Commissioner Tiggs, seconded by Vice Chair Kuechle. 3-0,
with two Commissioners absent on that date.
Motion to approve Minutes of September 10, 2008, as
amended, was moved by Commissioner Tiggs, seconded by Vice
Chair Kuechle. Vote 5-0.
ITEMS FROM STAFF
Thomas Gorham discussed upcoming meetings. The next regularly
scheduled meeting will be October 8, 2008. Agenda items will
include 8665 Hayden Place and Discussion on Standard Conditions.
ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Chair Rockwell inquired about the formation of the Council
subcommittee on traffic.
Chair Rockwell also informed the Commission of his
absence on October 8 and October 22, 2008 Planning Commission
meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at 10:30 p.m., the Planning
Commission adjourned its meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting
to be held on October 8, 2008.
David Rockwell, Chair
City of Culver City
Planning Commission
Yvonne D. Hunt
Administrative SecretaryDRAFT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-P011
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,
CUP P2008068 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW VEHICLE REPAIR
SHOP AT 11167 WASHINGTON PLACE IN THE COMMERCIAL GENERAL
(CG) ZONE.
(Conditional Use Permit, CUP P2008068)
WHEREAS, on May 20, 2008, Jay Baruch, as the applicant of 11167 Washington
Place, submitted a Conditional Use Permit application to construct a new vehicle repair shop
consisting of a 1,196 square foot one-story building with two service bays, and 191 square
feet of office area, on the project site described more fully as Lot 36 of Tract No. 10356, in
the City of Culver City, and,
WHEREAS, in order to implement said proposed project, appfolvbl,4 Conditional Use
Permit for a new vehicle repair shop is required:
WHEREAS, on September 24, 2008, the Planning Commission conducted a duly
noticed public hearing on these applications, fully considering the application, plans, staff
report, environmental information and all testimony presented; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
Planning Commission has determined the project will not have significant impacts on the
environment, and that a Negative Declaration finding is appropriate; and
WHEREAS, following conclusion of the public discussion and thorough deliberation of
the subject matter, the Planning Commission determined by a vote of 5 to 0 that the project
would not result in significant adverse environmental impacts, that a Negative Declaration
September 24, 2008 Page 1 2008-P011finding was appropriate and that Conditional Use Permit should be conditionally approved
and recommended to the City Council for approval as set forth herein below.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CULVER
CITY, CALIFORNIA, RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the foregoing recitations and the provisions of Culver City
Municipal Code (CCMC), the following findings are hereby made:
Conditional Use Permit:
As outlined in CCMC Title 17, Section 17.530.020, the following required findings for a
Conditional Use Permit are hereby made:
A. The proposed use is allowed within the subject zoning district with the approval
of a Conditional Use Permit and complies with all applicable provision of this
Title and CCMC.
The Commercial General (CG) zoning designation allows the proposed use, a vehicle
repair shop subject to a Conditional Use Permit as outlined in CCMC Section 17.530.
Pursuant to CCMC Section 17.400.125, the project is conditioned to meet all
operational and development standards including site maintenance.
B. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable
Specific Plan.
The Land Use Element of the General Plan designates this site as "General Corridor."
This designation "is intended to support desirable existing and future neighborhood
and community serving commercial uses." The Commercial General (CG) zoning
district is the zoning designation which implements and is consistent with this General
Plan designation. The zoning code allows a vehicle repair shop subject to a
Conditional Use Permit.
C. The design, location, size and operating characteristics of the proposed use are
compatible with the existing and future land use in the vicinity of the subject
site
The vehicle repair shop building features detailed architectural elements and sufficient
landscaping which are compatible with existing and future land uses in the vicinity.
The project will be required to comply with all operating, maintenance, and
development standards of CCMC Section 17.400.125 relating to vehicle repair shops
to ensure the use will be compatible with surrounding land uses.
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D. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of use being
proposed, including access, compatibility with adjoining land uses, shape, size,
provision of utilities and the absence of physical constraints.
The 5,000 square foot lot can accommodate the 1,196 square foot building and seven
parking spaces with no physical constraints. Vehicular access to the site is from
Washington Place and there is adequate backup in the aisle for maneuvering of
vehicles. The Vehicle repair shop will not impact any utilities as they are existing and
available.
E. The establishment, maintenance or operation of the proposed use will not be
detrimental to the public interest, health, safety or general welfare or injurious to
persons, property or improvements in the vicinity and zoning district in which
the property is located.
The maintenance and operation of the proposed vehicle repair shop through this
approval subject to the conditions of approval will not be detrimental to the public
interest, health, safety or general welfare or injurious to persons, property or
improvements in the surrounding commercial zoning district or vicinity, since the
project will required to meet all applicable noise standards of the City's General Plan
Noise Element and all operational, development and site maintenance requirements
of CCMC Section 17.400.125.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to the foregoing recitations and findings, the Planning
Commission of the City of Culver City, California, hereby approves Conditional Use Permit,
CUP P2008068, subject to the following conditions:
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Planning Division:
1. The final working drawings shall conform to the development plans presented to and
reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission at its meeting on September 24,
2008, except as noted below.
2. The resolution approving Conditional Use Permit CUP P-2008068 and the Conditions
of Approval shall be referenced on the cover sheet, and repeated in full on attached
additional sheets of the final working drawings.
3. The applicant or the property owner shall provide the construction contractor(s) and
each subcontractor related to the Project a copy of the final project Conditions of
Approval. These conditions shall be enforceable through all legal and equitable
remedies, including the imposition of fines against each and every person who
conducts any activity on behalf of the property owner or the applicant on or near the
September 24, 2008
Page 3 2008-P011Project site. The applicant, property owner, and general construction contractor are
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project, the property owner, and any successor property owner that may legally
assume benefit of this Conditional Use Permit.
5. The City reserves the right to periodically inspect the premises without prior notification,
to ensure ongoing compliance with all conditions of approval.
6. This Conditional Use Permit, CUP P-2008068, shall expire unless:
A. Actual construction, in accordance with a valid City-issued building permit, is
commenced on the site within one (1) year after the effective date of the
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extension to that expiration date, a written request for an extension,
accompanied by any and all required fees, has been satisfactorily filed by or on
behalf of the applicant/property owner and, thereafter, an extension is granted by
the Community Development Director, or designee, or the Planning Manager.
During the period any extension request has been satisfactorily and timely filed and
any decision regarding that request has been made by the City, this Conditional Use
Permit approval shall be suspended.
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7. A certificate of occupancy for the approved project will be issued only upon completion
of all required site improvements and satisfaction of all conditions of approval.
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8. The applicant, property owner and contractors shall use all reasonable efforts to reuse
and recycle construction and demolition debris, to use environmentally friendly
materials, and to provide energy efficient buildings, equipment and systems.
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9. Any new sign(s) shall comply with the provisions of CCMC Title 17 - Chapter 17.330
Signs. A Sign Permit shall be approved by the Planning Department prior to installation
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SS10. All operational, maintenance, and development standards of CCMC Section
17.400.125 Vehicle Repair Shops shall be complied with. The City's Enforcement
Services and Planning Divisions shall monitor the operations of the auto repair shop
following occupancy and submit a report to the Planning Commission regarding the
project's compliance with CCMC Section 17.400.125 and applicable conditions of
approval contained herein six months after occupancy. If the applicant is found in
violation of any standards and/or conditions of approval, then this Conditional Use
Permit shall be referred back to the Planning Commission for possible permit
revocation or modification pursuant to CCMC Section 17.660.015.A Permit Revocation
or Modification.
11. By taking any benefit of this approval, the applicant and the property owner jointly and
severely hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, and the City's
elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, contractors and
consultants from and against any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, judgments,
liability, injury or damage which may result from or arise in connection with third party
challenges to the City's approval of the project.
12. All planted areas shall be landscaped, irrigated and maintained pursuant to Culver City
Municipal Code (CCMC) Title 17 — Chapter 17.310 Landscaping. As part of the
building permit filing process, a minimum of three (3) sets of detailed landscape and
irrigation plans - separate from the final working drawings shall be submitted to the
Planning Division for review and approval.
13. The new street tree shall be supplied irrigation water from the overall site irrigation
system which shall include a timer and a rain sensor. All new (and existing) street
trees, landscaping, and irrigation shall be indicated on the overall site landscaping/
irrigation plan. The property owner shall maintain all street trees adjacent to the subject
property.
14. In addition to the screening requirements for onsite parking areas including loading
areas, refuse storage / trash compacter facilities, and Fire Department connections,
the following items shall be screened from surrounding and nearby public and private
properties in a manner consistent with City standards and suitable to the subject
development as approved by the Planning Manager. In general, the height of any
required screening device shall be no lower on any side than the height of the highest
feature requiring screening and:
A. All exteriors of the proposed buildings shall be free of all un-aesthetically
treated, exposed elements (i.e., plumbing pipes, electrical conduits, and
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) elements) which shall
be placed within the exterior walls. Where exposed wall-mounted features or
equipment may be necessary (i.e., ventilators and utility meters), recessed wall
mounted cabinets or other similar devices shall be constructed within the wall,
whenever possible, to accommodate such features and equipment so that they
are flush with and do not project out from the main exterior wall plane. With or
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of a color to blend, not contrast, with the adjoining finished building color,
subject to the approval of the Planning Manager; and
B. All roof-mounted mechanical equipment, duct vents and the like shall not project
above the horizontal plane of the building's lowest primary opaque architectural
feature(s) (i.e., parapet walls, penthouse structures or screening walls); and
C. All ground-mounted equipment (i.e., transformers and air conditioners) shall be
located within the building or in underground vaults if the equipment is located
within a street facing setback, or it shall be screened with walls and/or
landscaping if not located within a street facing setback. Ground-mounted
equipment shall not be located in the landscaped areas fronting any public right-
of-way.
15. The public notification signs installed in accordance with the CCMC public notification
requirements for this review process shall be removed within ten (10) days of the end
of the appeal period or the final decision of the City Council (if applicable), whichever
occurs last.
16. All refuse containers assigned to or otherwise used by the project shall be stored on-
site in the trash enclosures.
17. The project and its operations shall comply with all applicable local, special district or
authority, county and federal statutes, codes, standards, and regulations including, but
not limited to, Building Safety Division, Fire Department, Planning Division and Public
Works Department code requirements and it shall comply with all applicable
comments and code requirements as determined during the City's building permit
review process.
18. The parking areas shall be developed pursuant to CCMC Title 17 - Chapter 17.320,
Off-Street Parking and Loading. All vehicle surfaces shall be provided with an anti-
squeal finish.
19. To protect the residents in the rear from repair shop noise, the exit door at the rear of
the building accessing the repair area shall be closed at all times other than when
used to exit and re-enter the building.
Fire Department:
20. The applicant shall provide offsite reporting per the 2007 California Fire Code.
Building Safety Division:
21. The Culver City Building Safety Division requires separate permits for building,
electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.
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(2) sets of each of the structural drawings and calculations, geotechnical report, and
the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permit applications.
23. All utilities shall be undergrounded or enclosed in the building construction. No
overhead utilities are permits.
24. The building codes the project will be reviewed under shall be the 2007 California
Building Codes.
25. The overall construction permit application drawings shall indicate any construction
staging areas proposed. The Culver City Engineering Division may require a separate
permit for the temporary use of any City right of way.
PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF ANY DEMOLITION, GRADING, EXCAVATION, AND/OR
BUILDING PERMIT
Planning Division:
26. The final project design shall be modified to enhance the building architecture, provide
additional screening of the parking along the sidewalk and create a portal to the site,
to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager.
27. Submit to the Planning Manager for approval:
A. An exterior light fixture and illumination plan. Said exterior lighting shall be
developed pursuant to CCMC Section 17.300, General Property Development
and Use Standards. The plan shall identify the location and type of all exterior
light fixtures. All lighting shall be directed onsite and light sources shall be
shielded so as not to be intrusive to surrounding properties.
Cultural Affairs Division:
28. The project will be subject to the City's Art in Public Places requirement per CCMC
Title 15, Section 15.06.100 only if the valuation of the development exceeds the
required threshold. The valuation will be calculation at the time of the building permit
application submission.
Public Works/ Engineering:
29. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, two (2) sets of on and off-site
improvement/grading plans prepared by a civil engineer registered in the State of
California, shall be submitted to the Engineering Division for review, approval, and
permitting. Among other things, the site improvement/grading plan shall include
detailed drainage and grading of the site indicated by topographical lines and spot
elevations, and indicate all proposed and existing utilities. An initial plan check fee in
the amount of $750.00 will be due upon first submittal.
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Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) or a site-specific mitigation
package prepared by a registered Civil Engineer shall be submitted for review and
implemented in accordance with the requirements of the following:
The SUSMP shall be developed and implemented in accordance with the
requirements of:
A. The Los Angeles County Municipal Stormwater NPDES Permit No.
CAS614001 (Order No. 01-182).
B. The SUSMP shall provide BMPs that adequately address the pollutants
generated during the post-construction stage.
C. The site improvement plans shall note that the contractor shall comply with the
"California Stormwater Best Management Practice Handbooks".
D. The Site Improvement Plans shall not be accepted for review unless the
SUSMP is included in the submittal package, including the plan check fee
associated with the SUSMP.
31. The Plan check fee for the SUSMP shall be paid at the time of the initial submittal,
per the most current fee schedule established by City Council.
32. Prior to the issuance of any demolition, grading, excavation and/or building permit,
the applicant shall submit the Local Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(LSWPPP) for review and approval by the City Engineer. Prior to the start of design
of these plans and of necessary reports, the applicant's Civil Engineer shall meet with
the City's Stormwater Program Manager to obtain information on the City-specific and
LSWPPP requirements. The LSWPPP package shall be submitted to the attention of
the Storm Water Program Manager.
33. The LSWPPP shall be developed and implemented in accordance with the
requirements of the current Los Angeles county Municipal Stormwater NPDES Permit
No. CAS614001 and the CCMC Section 5.05.035. Prior to the issuance of any
demolition, grading, excavation, and /or building permit, the applicant shall have a
LSWPPP package approved by the City Engineer.
34. The LSWPPP package shall include all of the individual items listed in the
Engineering Division's Requirements for Local Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
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relevant information (i.e. turn off utility, architectural, or other features not relevant to
the NPDES requirements). Please contact city's Stormwater Consultant, at (310) 253-
5600 for any questions and to obtain instructions and handouts required for a
complete submittal and associated plan check fees. Prior to the start of design of
these plans and of necessary reports, the applicant's civil Engineer shall meet with
the City's Stormwater Consultant to obtain information on the City-specific LSWPPP
requirements.
36. The BMPs identified in the LSWPPP shall appropriately and effectively be
implemented and to the Maximum Extent Practicable (MEP) both the volume of storm
water leaving the site as well as the amount of sediments and other pollutants in the
storm water and the non-storm water discharges shall be reduced.
37. Drainage devices, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, drive approach, and roadway
pavement shall be designed to the latest edition of the American Public Works
Association (APWA) Standard Plans.
38. Prior to the commencement of any excavation, the applicant shall install a temporary
construction fence around the site. The height and fence material is subject to
approval by the City Engineer.
39. This project is subject to the City's Sewer Facility Charge and shall be paid prior to
the issuance of any permit.
40. The existing driveway approach located on Washington Place shall be reconstructed
per Culver City standards and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Due to the
reduction of the width of the new driveway approach, the remaining section of the
existing driveway approach shall be reconstructed into a sidewalk, curb, and gutter in
its place per AWPA standards.
41. The full width of the alley pavement abutting the subject property lot lines shall be
reconstructed to include the concrete longitudinal gutter per APWA Standards and to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer or his/her designee. The pavement shall be
grinded two inches and paved with two inches of new asphalt concrete and
pavement. All pavement failures shall be reconstructed prior to new paving.
42. All public utility services shall be permanently placed underground from the utility
source to the terminations facility on private property per CCMC Section 5.04.065.
The applicant shall be responsible for all coordination for the installation of the utility
with the respective utility company and its necessary construction.
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Co43 Trash enclosures shall be provided with minimum inside dimension of 10' x 12'.
However, the location and required number of bins for the proposed development
must be approved by the Public Works/Sanitation Division Manager, (310) 253-6400.
Separate trash bins for recyclable waste and regular solid waste material shall be
provided. The proposed trash enclosure shall include a minimum eight feet wide clear
opening, six inch concrete curb along the perimeter wall of the trash enclosure, and a
gate.
44. One (1) new street tree, Mexican Fan (Washintonia Rousta) Palm, with 14 foot
minimum brown skin trunk shall be planted along Washington Place. The new street
tree shall be planted in a tree well per APWA Standards, and irrigated to the
satisfaction of the City's Street Tree Maintenance Supervisor.
Fire Department:
45. A NFPA 13 Fire Sprinkler system shall be provided throughout the building.
46. The applicant must provide a double detector check assembly (DDCA) shall be
provided and the Fire Department connection (FDC) flush mount devised installed
per Fire Prevention specification on a concrete pad four feet wide by three feet deep.
47. The backflow devise shall be screened per Planning and Fire Prevention
requirements.
48. The project shall meet the Fire Department requirements for Duct Smoke Detectors.
49. A pre-fire plan shall be provided to the Fire Department for review and approval prior
to request for final inspection or use.
50. All plans shall have "Fire Department Notes:" to include all life safety requirements.
DURING CONSTRUCTION
Planning Division:
51. During all phases of construction, information that includes contact names and
telephone numbers of the applicant, property owner, construction contractor(s), and
City, shall be posted at the project site so as to be visible to the public. These names
and telephone numbers shall be made available to adjacent property owners and
residents.
52. During all phases of construction, all construction workers and contractors shall park
onsite or at designated offsite locations approved by the City and not in the
surrounding residential neighborhood.
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53. Hours of Construction shall be limited to 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday to Friday,
and 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Saturday. Construction shall be prohibited on
Sundays and National Holidays.
54. All graffiti shall be removed within 48 hours of its application and said removal
standards shall continue once the development becomes operational.
55. The following noise standards shall be complied with at all times:
A. No construction equipment shall be operated without an exhaust muffler, and all
such equipment shall have mufflers and sound control devices (i.e., intake
silencers and noise shrouds) that are no less effective than those provided on
the original equipment;
B. All construction equipment shall be properly maintained to minimize noise
emissions;
C. If any construction vehicles are serviced at a location onsite, the vehicle(s) shall
be setback from any street and other property lines so as to maintain the
greatest distance from the public right-of-way and from Noise Sensitive
Receptors;
D. Noise impacts from stationary sources (i.e., mechanical equipment, ventilators,
and air conditioning units) shall be minimized by proper selection of equipment
and the installation of acoustical shielding as approved by the Planning
Manager and the Building Official in order that compliance with the CCMC
Noise Regulations and Standards is achieved; and
E. Stationary source equipment (i.e., compressors) shall be located so as to
maintain the greatest distance from the public right-of-way and from Noise
Sensitive Receptors.
Public Works Department — Engineering Division:
56. The construction contractor shall advise the Public Works inspector of the schedule
and shall meet with the inspector prior to commencement of work.
57. Dirt hauling and construction material deliveries or removal are prohibited during the
morning (7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M.) and afternoon (4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.) peak traffic
periods.
58. During construction, dust shall be controlled by regular watering and as directed by
the Public Works Department City inspector.
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City of Culver City, California
Redevelopment Agency Agenda Item Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Culver City Redevelopment Agency (the “Agency”)
determine that the project proposed for 11167 Washington Place is consistent with
the Redevelopment Plan for Component Area No. 4 of the Culver City
Redevelopment Plan.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
This item is presented to the Agency for consideration because any private new
construction within a Culver City Redevelopment Project which requires Planning
Commission or City Council approval must also be reviewed by the Agency for
conformity to the Redevelopment Plan and any other applicable development
controls adopted by the Agency.
The property at 11167 Washington Place (the “Site”) is located in Component Area
No. 4 of the Culver City Redevelopment Project Area. The project site is situated
between a gas station to the west and a cocktail bar to the east. To the north of the
site is an alley and beyond the alley are multi-family buildings with garages. To the
south, across Washington Place, is a three-story motel with a diner on the ground
floor.
The site is currently vacant and was previously occupied by a vehicle repair
business. The property has a General Corridor General Plan designation and a
Commercial General (CG) zoning designation, which is consistent with this
Meeting Date: 11/03/08 Item Number: A-1
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of Approval of Proposed Development at 11167
Washington Place as Consistent With the Redevelopment Plan.
Contact Person/Dept.:
Glenn Heald/Redevelopment
Phone Number:
310-253-5752
Fiscal Impact: Yes [ ] No [X] General Fund: Yes [ ] No [X]
Public Hearing: [ ] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: Project owner notified 10/06/08, and 10/28/08; Master E-Mail
Notification List (10/29/08).
Department Approval:
Sol Blumenfeld (10/22/08)
Executive Director Approval:
Jerry B. Fulwood (10/29/08)
Chief Financial Officer Approval:
Jeff Muir (by N. Kimball) (10/29/08)
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General Plan designation. The zoning code requires a Conditional Use Permit
(“CUP”) for vehicle repair shops in the CG zone.
The Redevelopment Plan for this location calls for Light Industrial uses. A vehicle
repair shop is a permissible use within the Light Industrial designation. The project
is consistent with applicable development standards of the CG zoning district and
as designed and conditioned will be compatible with the surrounding uses.
The project will be required to comply with CCMC Section 17.400.125 – Vehicle
Repair Shops (Refer to Attachment 1, Staff Report from September 24, 2008
Planning Commission Meeting, Attachment No. 8) which include operational and
development standards, and site maintenance requirements intended to reduce
and mitigate any potential adverse impacts from the use.
The Redevelopment Plan as amended September 12, 2005 contains the following
project objectives that relate to the proposed development:
Section II, Objective A, states:
The Component Area includes a number of conditions that are specified in the
California Health and Safety Code as characteristic of blight. The overriding
objective of this Plan is to provide for the elimination or alleviation of blighting
conditions by providing needed public improvements, and mitigating the effects of
inadequate or obsolete design, irregularly shaped and inadequately sized lots,
stagnant property values, and economic maladjustment in the Component Area. In
eliminating these blighting conditions, this Plan will facilitate development as
contemplated in the General Plan of the City of Culver City.
Objective A is achieved by the project because it will eliminate blighting at the
currently under-utilized site with through the development of a new auto repair
facility serving the local public. The development is a complementary use for the
area, which is comprised of commercial establishments with no directly-adjacent
residential uses.
The building architecture as modified and approved by the Planning Commission
will complement the area with an attractive street face incorporating articulated
features and significant landscaping elements.
Section II, Objective A(6), states:
Encourage investment in the Component Area by the private sector.
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Objective 6 is achieved by the project because it is a privately funded development
that will redevelop an under-utilized site with a new business that will provide jobs
and generate taxes for the Project Area.
Section II, Objective A(9) , states:
Provide a mechanism for ensuring the long term viability of commercial portions of
the Component Area by encouraging commercial rehabilitation and new planned
commercial developments.
Objective A(9) is achieved because the project will provide a new stable
commercial development that will serve the surrounding commercial and
residential neighborhoods.
Section II, Objective A (10), states:
Provide for the reconstruction, replacement and/or repair of various public facilities,
such as streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, lighting, sewer and water facilities in
order to encourage infill development activities, rehabilitation and elimination of
blighting characteristics in the Component Area.
Objective 10 is achieved because the project includes off-site improvements with
new curb, gutter, sidewalk and drainage improvements. In addition, Objective E(4)
calls for curb, gutter, and sidewalk replacement throughout the Amendment Area.
The project achieves these goals.
Section II, Objective B, states:
All uses proposed in this Plan, or other plans that may be adopted by the Agency,
shall be consistent with the City’s General Plan as it now exists or may be
hereafter amended.
Objective B is realized because the project is fully consistent with the General Plan
and General Plan Map designation.
Section II, Objective D, states:
In addition to illustrating the location of the Component Area boundaries, the
Redevelopment Plan Map (Appendix A) also illustrates the proposed public rights-
of-way, public easements, open space, and proposed land uses to be permitted in
the Component Area.
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Objective D is realized because the project is fully consistent with the General Plan
Map.
Section II, Objective F(5), states:
All Real Property in the Component Area is hereby made subject to the controls
and requirements of this Plan. No Real Property shall be developed, rehabilitated,
or otherwise changed after the date of the adoption of this Plan, except with the
approval of the Agency and in conformance with the provisions of the City of
Culver City General Plan, of the Culver City Municipal Code, and of this Plan and
all applicable provisions of state law. The Agency shall have the right, to the
greatest extent permitted by law, to administratively interpret this Plan in order to
determine whether such changes are in conformance with this Plan, including
without limitation, the controls and project objectives of this Plan.
Objective F(5) is realized because the project is fully consistent with these
requirements.
Section II, Objective F(6), states:
All construction in the Component Area shall comply with and meet or exceed all
applicable state and local laws in effect as amended from time to time, including,
but not necessarily limited to, Fire, Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Grading,
Plumbing, and the Planning and Zoning Ordinance of the City.
Objective F(6) is realized because the project is fully consistent with these
requirements.
On September 24, 2008, the Planning Commission approved a CUP by a 5-0 vote.
The staff report and attachments presented to the Planning Commission have
been attached to provide the City Council with detailed information about the
project (Attachment 1). Additionally, draft minutes of the Planning Commission
meeting of September 24, 2008 are attached (Attachment 2.)
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
There is no significant fiscal impact related to the Agency finding a project in
conformance with the redevelopment plan. Presently, the Site generates minimal
tax increment to the Agency owing to its vacant condition.
The proposed project will increase the Agency’s tax increment share as the
development will trigger a re-assessment based upon the value of the City of Culver City, California
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improvements. The City will receive minimal revenue primarily through business
license fees and utility user tax.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Planning Commission Staff Report dated September 24, 2008.
2. Draft Minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of September 24, 2008.
3. Draft Resolution No. 2008-P011
MOTION:
That the Redevelopment Agency:
Approve the development proposed for 11167 Washington Place by finding
that the proposed development conforms to the Redevelopment Plan.