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council Mtg: April 10, 1990 ,;r,?' _
TO: Mayor and city Council
FROM: City staff
SUBJECT: certification of statement of Official Action For
Appeal of Conditional Use Permit 89-070 to Permit The
Construction of a 7,500 Square Foot Warehouse With
Unenclosed On-site parking at 1713 Euclid street.
Applicant/Appellant: Architect Glen williams
INTRODUCTION
This report recommends that the city council certify the attached
statement of Official Action for the above referenced appeal.
BACKGROUND
After a public hearing, and careful review of the record and
staff recommendation, the city Council upheld the appeal which
modifies the Planning Commission's approval of Conditional Use
Permit 89-070. The modifications of the previous approval are to
allow enclosed parking with partial visibility provided through
grills as shown on the revised plans dated March 2, 1990 and to
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limit the door at the rear of the site facing the alley to 7' in
width by 8' in height.
RECOMMENDATION
It is respectfully recommended that the Council certify the
attached Statement of Official Action.
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prepared by: Kathryn Foster, Assistant Planner
Paul Berlant, Director of Planning
Planning Division
Community and Economic Development Department
Attachment: A. statement of Official Action
Initials
PC/stoal713
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STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL ACTION
PROJECT
NUMBER: Conditional Use Permit 89-70
LOCATION: 1713 Euclid street
APPLICANT: Space Architecture
REQUEST: To permit construction of a two story 5,000 s.f.
warehouse with 5 parking spaces and loft contain-
ing an office and storage area in the MI zone.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
3/13/90 Date.
X Approved based on the following findings and
subject to the conditions below.
Denied.
Other.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS
l. The proposed use is one conditionally permitted within the
subject district and complies with all of the applicable
provisions of the ItCity of Santa Monica Comprehensive Land
Use and Zoning Ordinance", in that warehouse use of the
site is allowed by with a Conditional Use Permit.
2. The proposed use would not impair the integrity and
character of the district in which it is to be established
or located, in that most of the surrounding uses are in-
dustrial uses and the location adjacent to the freeway is
conducive to a warehouse type industrial use.
3. The subject parcel is physically suitable for the type of
land use being proposed, in that it is a level regular
shaped lot which will allow construction of the proposed
project.
4. The proposed use is compatible with any of the land uses
presently on the subject parcel if the present land uses
are to remain, in that this finding does not apply since
the lot is vacant.
5. The proposed use would be compatible with existing and
permissible land uses within the district and the general
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area in which the proposed use is to be located, in that
many of the surrounding uses are industrial warehouse uses
and the zoning allows the proposed use with a Conditional
Use Permit.
6. There are adequate provisions for water, sanitation, and
public utilities and services to ensure that the proposed
use would not be detrimental to public health and safety,
in that the infrastructure is in place and adequate to
service the site.
7. Public access to the proposed use will be adequate, in
that access is provided from Euclid Street in front and
Euclid court for the loading zone in the rear.
s. The physical location or placement of the use on the site
is compatible with and relates harmoniously to the sur-
rounding neighborhood, in that the surrounding uses are
similar and the proximity to the freeway is conducive to
industrial use.
9. The proposed use is consistent with the goals, objectives,
and policies of the General Plan, in that industrial ware-
house use is allowed by the General Plan and the zoning
with a Conditional Use Permit.
10. The proposed use would not be detrimental to the public
interest, health, safety, convenience, or general welfare,
in that the site is zoned for industrial warehouse use
with a Conditional Use Permit.
11. The proposed use conforms precisely to the applicable per-
formance standards contained in Subchapter 6, Section 9050
and special conditions outlined in Subchapter 7, section
9055 of the City of Santa Monica Comprehensive Land Use
and Zoning Ordinance, in that these sections do not apply
to the proposed project.
12. The proposed use will not result in an overconcentration
of such uses in the immediate vicinity, in that the zoning
allows this type of industrial warehouse use and the loca-
tion of the site next to the freeway causes the propose
use to be the most appropriate for the property.
SPECIAL CONDITION
1. The Traffic Engineer shall determine the best access for
the site if 18 Wheelers are to deliver raw and finished
materials to the proposed warehouse. Both loading and
parking access must be from the same side. The Traffic
Engineer had determined that access shall be from Euclid
street and the project redesigned accordingly.
2. The south elevation shall be carefully reviewed by the
Architectural Review Board to ensure that it is
appropriately articulated.
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3. The roll up door at the rear of the structure shall be
reduced in size to 7 feet tall by 8 feet wide.
CONDITIONS
Plans
4. This approval is for those plans dated October 19, 1989 ,
a copy of which shall be maintained in the files of the
City Planning Division. Project development shall be
consistent with such plans, except as otherwise specified
in these conditions of approval.
5. The Plans shall comply with all other provisions of Chap-
ter 1, Article IX of the Municipal Code, (Zoning Or-
dinance) and all other pertinent ordinances and General
Plan policies of the City of Santa Monica.
6. Final parking lot layout and specifications shall be sub-
ject to the review and approval of the parking and Traffic
Engineer.
7. Minor amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval
by the Director of Planning. A significant change in the
approved concept shall be subject to Planning commission
Review. Construction shall be in conformance with the
plans submitted or as modified by the Planning Commission,
Architectural Review Board or Director of Planning.
8. Construction period signage shall be SUbject to the
approval of the Architectural Review Board.
9. Plans for final design, landscaping, screening, trash en-
closures, and signage shall be subject to review and ap-
proval by the Architectural Review Board.
10. The Architectural Review Board, in its review, shall pay
particular attention to the project's pedestrian orienta-
tion and amenities; scale and articulation of design ele-
ments; exterior colors, textures and materials; window
treatment; glazing; and landscaping.
Fees
11. The City is contemplating the adoption of a Transportation
Management Plan which is intended to mitigate traffic and
air quality impacts resulting from both new and existing
development. The Plan will likely include an ordinance
establ ishing mi tiga tion requirements , including one-time
payment of fees on certain types of new development, and
annual fees to be paid by certain types of employers in
the City. This ordinance may require that the owner of
the proposed project pay such new development fees, and
that employers within the project pay such new annual em-
ployer fees related to the City'S Transportation Manage-
ment Plan.
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Construction
12. Unless otherwise approved by the Department of General
services, all sidewalks shall be kept clear and passable
during the grading and construction phase of the project.
13. sidewalks, curbs, gutters, paving and driveways which need
replacing or removal as a result of the project as deter-
mined by the Department of General Services shall be re-
constructed to the satisfaction of the Department of
General Services. Approval for this work shall be ob-
tained from the Department of General Services prior to
issuance of the building permits.
14. Vehicles hauling dirt or other construction debris from
the site shall cover any open load with a tarpaulin or
other secure covering to minimize dust emissions.
15. street trees shall be maintained, relocated or provided as
required in a manner consistent with the city's Tree Code
(Ord. 1242 CCS) , per the specifications of the Department
of Recreation and Parks and the Department of General Ser-
vices. No street tree shall be removed without the ap-
proval of the Department of Recreation and Parks.
16. A construction period mitigation plan shall be prepared by
the applicant for approval by the Department of General
Services prior to issuance of a building permit. As ap-
. plicable, this plan shall 1) Specify the names, addresses,
telephone numbers and business license numbers of all con-
tractors and subcontractors as well as the developer and
architect; 2) Describe how demolition of any existing
structures is to be accomplished; 3) Indicate where any
cranes are to be located for erection/construction; 4)
Describe how much of the public street, alleyway, or side-
walk is proposed to be used in conjunction with construc-
tion; 5) Set forth the extent and nature of any pile-
driving operations; 6) Describe the length and number of
any tiebacks which must extend under the property of other
persons; 7) Specify the nature and extent of any dewater-
ing and its effect on any adjacent buildings; 8) Describe
anticipated contruction-related truck routes, number of
truck trips, hours of hauling and parking location; 9)
Specify the nature and extent of any helicopter hauling;
10) state whether any construction activity beyond normal-
ly permitted hours is proposed; 11) Describe any proposed
construction noise mitigation measures; 12) Describe con-
struction-period security measures including any fencing,
lighting, and security personnel; 13) Provide a drainage
plan; 14) Provide a construction-period parking plan
which shall minimize use of public streets for parking;
15) List a designated on-site construction manager.
17. A sign shall be posted on the property in a manner consis-
tent with the public hearing sign requirements which shall
identify the address and phone number of the owner and/or
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applicant for the purposes of responding to questions and
complaints during the construction period. Said sign
shall also indicate the hours of permissible construction
work.
18. A copy of these conditions shall be posted in an easily
visible and accessible location at all times during con-
struction at the project site. The pages shall be lami-
nated or otherwise protected to ensure durability of the
copy.
Environmental Mitigation
19. Ultra-low flow plumbing fixtures are required on all new
development and remodeling where plumbing is to be added.
(Maximum 1.6 gallon toilets and 1.0 gallon urinals and low
flow shower head.)
20. To mitigate solid waste impacts, prior to issuance of a
certificate of Occupancy, project owner shall submit a
recycling plan to the Department of General Services for
its approval. The recycling plan shall include 1) list of
materials such as white paper, computer paper, metal cans,
and glass to be recycled; 2) location of recyling bins; 3)
designated recycling coordinator; 4) nature and extent of
internal and external pick-up service; 5) pick-up
schedule; 6) plan to inform tenants/occupants of service.
21. To mitigate circulation impacts, prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy, project owner shall submit a
transportation demand management plan to the Department of
General Services for its approval. This plan shall in-
clude: 1) Name, address and telephone number of desig-
nated person(s) responsible for coordinating transporta-
tion demand management measures at the development. 2)
Demand management measures to be employed at the site to
reduce circulation impacts which would otherwise occur.
Such measures may include, but are not limited to programs
addressing: A. Education and Marketing to alert employees
and visitors to the site to demand reduction programs and
incentives; B. Parking Management such as parking charges
for single-occupant vehicles, reduced rates for car and
vanpools; c. Ridesharing programs such as a rideshare
matching program, incentives, and car and vanpool sub-
sidies; D. Transit programs such as provision of bus
schedules to employees and visitors, subsidized bus tokens
and passes to employees and visitors; E. Bicycling pro-
grams such as provision of secure bicycle storage facili-
ties, provision of showers and lockers; F. Alternative
Work Schedules for building employees to avoid peak AM and
PM traffic hours and reduce overall trips; G. Trip Length
Reduction by programs to increase proportion of employees
residing within three miles of the project site. The
goal of the Transportation Demand Management Plan shall be
to reduce vehicle trips which would otherwise occur by
twenty percent.
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22. Landscaping plans shall comply with Subchapter 58
(Landscaping standards) of the zoning ordinance including
use of water-conserving landscaping materials, landscape
maintenance and other standards contained in the
Subchapter.
Miscellaneous Conditions
23. The building address shall be painted on the roof of the
building and shall measure four feet by eight feet (32
square feet) .
24. The operation shall at all times be conducted in a manner
not detrimental to surrounding properties or residents by
reason of lights, noise, activities, parking or other
actions.
25. If any archaeological remains are uncovered during
excavation or construction, work in the affected area
shall be suspended and a recognized specialist shall be
contacted to conduct a survey of the affected area at
project's owner's expense. A determination shall then be
made by the Director of Planning to determine the sig-
nificance of the survey findings and appropriate actions
and requirements, if any, to address such findings.
26. Refuse areas, storage areas and mechanical equipment shall
screened in accordance with SMMC section 9040.13-9040.15.
_ Refuse areas shall be of a size adequate to meet on-site
need, including recycling. The Architectural Review Board
in its review shall pay particular attention to the
screening of such areas and equipment.
27. street and/or alley lighting shall be provided on public
rights of way adjacent to the project if and as needed per
the specifications and with the approval of the Department
of General Services.
Validity of Permits
28. In the event permittee violates or fails to comply with
any conditions of approval of this permit, no further per-
mits, licenses, approvals or certificates of occupancy
shall be issued until such violation has been fully
remedied.
29. within ten days of Planning Division transmittal of the
Statement of Official Action, project applicant shall
sign and return a copy of the statement of Official Action
prepared by the planning Division, agreeing to the Condi-
tions of approval and acknowledging that failure to comply
with such conditions shall constitute grounds for poten-
tial revocation of the permit approval. By signing same,
applicant shall not thereby waive any legal rights appli-
cant may possess regarding said conditions. The signed
Statement shall be returned to the Planning Division.
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Failure to comply with this condition shall constitute
grounds for potential permit revocation.
30. This determination shall not become effective for a period
of fourteen days from the date of determination or, if
appealed, until a final determination is made on the ap-
peal. Any appeal must be made in the form required by the
Zoning Administrator.
VOTE
Ayes: Abdo , Finkel, Genser, Katz, Reed, Zane
Nays:
Abstain:
Absent: Jennings
NOTICE
If this is a final decision not subject to further appeal under
the city of Santa Monica Comprehensive Land Use and Zoning Or-
dinance, the time within which judicial review of this decision
must be sought is governed by Code of civil Procedure Section
1094.6, which provision has been adopted by the City pursuant to
Municipal Code Section 1400.
I hereby certify that this statement of Official Action accurate-
ly reflects the final determination of the ei ty Council of the
city of santa Honica.
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Clar1ce E. Johnsen, City Clerk
print name and title
I hereb-y aqree . to the above conditions of approval and
acknowledqe that failure to comply with such conditions shall
constitute qrounds for potential revocation of the permit
approval.
Applicant's Signature
Print Name and Title
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