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P&Z•DKW:DB:f.\plan\share\pc\strpt\cup94009 Santa Momca, California
Plannmg Comrrussion Mtg: September 7, 1994
TO: The Honorable Planning Commission
FROM: Planmng Staff
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Perrrut 94-009
Address: 3223 Santa Momca Boulevard
Apphcant: Plus Architects
INTRODUCTION
Action: Applicat~on for Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a 20,822 sq. ft.
automobile dealership with 14 service bays, 7,237 sq. ft. of outdoor dispiay area, and one
level of subterranean parking contazmng 101 parkmg spaces (including 23 non-required
spaces in a tandem arrangement). 'Che proposal meets all applicable development standazds.
Recommendanon: Approval based on the findmgs and subject to the conditions contamefl
herem.
Permit Streamlining Expirat~on Date• February 23, 1995
SITE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
The sub~ect property is a 36,300 square foot site located on the north side of Santa Monica
Boulevard between CenUnela Avenue and Franklin Street havmg a frontage of 242 feet on
Santa Momca Boulevazd. Sunoundmg uses consist of one-and two-story commercial uses
and a surface parking lot across Santa Momca Boulevard to the south, 2-story mulnfamily
residential uses across Santa Momca Place alley to the north, a retail use across Centinela
Avenue in the City of Los Angeles to the east, and a two-story commercial buildmg to the
west. Exisdng on-site uses include two resident~al units and a commercial space at the
southern end of the property and a vacant lot for the remaznder of the site area
Zonmg Distnct: C4 (Highway Commercial)
I.and Use District• General Commercial
Parcel Area: 36,300 sq. ft. (242' x 150')
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant proposes to demohsh 2 residenhal umts and a 1-story commercial buildmg and
constmct a 2-story ChevroledGeo new car automobile dealership with subtenanean pazlang.
The subtenanean level would compnse 33,450 square feet and wouid contam 101 parking
spaces (mcludmg 23 spaces in a tandem arrangement), four mechanical rooms, a pump room,
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and an oil room. 1'he ground floor level would contain a total of 18,614 squaze feet,
includmg a 3,69~ square foot showroom, 2,527 square feet of offices and customer service
area, a 1,528 square foot parts department, and a 10,868 square foot service area containmg
14 service bays and three indoor parking spaces. Ouuide, the ground level would contain
nine surface pazking spaces, 7,237 square feet of display area, and 2,124 square feet of
landscaping. Above the ground floor, the proposal includes a 2,208 squaze foot second
floor (labeled a mezzamne on the plans) for office use. Proposed hours of operat~on aze 9
a.m. to 9 p.m. daily for the dealership and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, for
the auto repair.
MUIQICIPAL CODE AND GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE
The proposed pm~ect is consistent with the Mumcipal Code and m conformity with the
General Plan as shown in Attachment A.
CEOASTATUS
The project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA, pursuant to Class 3(14)
of the City of Santa Momca Guidelmes for Implementat~on of CEQA.
RENT CQNTRQL $TATITS
The site contauts two residential units registered with Rent Control for which Ellis Act
removal procedures have begun. Rent Control admmistsat~on has issued a clearance to allow
plamm~g review of alternative development at the site.
FEES
The project is not subject to any special Planning and Zoning related fees.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Pursuant to Municipal Code Sect~on 9.04.2o 20.080, within 30 days after the subject
application was deemed complete, the applicant posted a sign on the property statrng the
following information: Pro~ect case number, bnef pro~ect descript~on, name and telephone
number of apphcant, site address, date, time and locaUon of public heanng, and the Planning
and Zoning Division phone number. It is the applicant's responsibihty to update the heanng
date if it is changed after postrng.
In addiuon, pursuant to Mumcipal Code Secuon 9.04.20.22.050, nouce of the public heanng
was mailed to all owners and resident~al and commercial tenants of property located withm a
500 foot radms of the pro~ect at least ten consecutive calendar days pnor to the heanng. A
copy of the noUCe is contazned m Attachment B.
The applicant has presented this proposal to the Board of Mid-City Neighbors. A letter from
Mid-City neighbors expressmg "no major difficulhes" for the project is contuned in
Attachment E.
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Adopted and approved this 21th of March. 1995
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Mayor
I hereby certify that the foregomg Resoluuon 8878 (CCS) was duly adopted at a
meeang of the City Council held on the 21th of Mazch, 1995 by the following voce
Ayes Councilmembers Abdo, O'Connor. Greenbere. Genser, Rosenstein, Ebner
Noes Councilmembers: None
Abstam• Counciimembers• None
Absent. Councilmembers. Holbrook
ATTEST
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Monica Place alley, a 16' x 14' landscaped area at the southwestern corner of the site, and a 3'-
to 3'6"-wide strip along most of the Cenhnela Avenue frontage. The applicant is required
to meet a number of different landscapmg requuements, some of which may be modified by
the Architectural Review Boazd. These are best summanzed m matrix form as follows:
Automobile Dealership Landscaping Requirements
CODE REQUIREMENT PROJECT COMPLIANCE ARB MODIFICATION
ALLOWED?
Mmimum of 1.5 t~mes Santa Monica Boulevard: Yes, with the findings for a
street frontage of site must 1.5 x 242' = mmimum of landscape adjustment.
be landscaped; landscaping 363 squaze feet of
may be located within 10' landscapmg; pro~ect
of property line. contazns 682 squaze feet.
CenUnela Avenue: 1.5 x
150' = mmimum of 225
squaze feet landscapmg
reqmred; pro~ect contains
over 500 squaze feet.
Minimum 2'-wide landscape 3'6" landscape smp ARB has discretion to
buffer "where feasible" at provided at street in front of allow modificat~on to the 2'
all street frontages; may not outdoor display area, w}uch buffer requirement.
overlap 1.5-t~mes-the- meets 1.5-times-the-frontage
frontage requirement; requirement plus the 2'
mm~mum of three shrubs requirement (1'6" + 2' _
for every 10 hnear feet with 3'6"), in compliance with
a mmimum of 12" height code; shrubs are not shown
(or 2' height, if required by but adequate landscape area
ARB). exists on-site to meet this
requirement and it will be
carefully reviewed by the
ARB for compliance; Y
strip is not provided m front
of outdoor sales office and
wtthin two small azeas
between sidewalk and
outdoor display area.
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Minimum of 10%a of A total of 14,144 square No.
extenor paved area must be feet of extenor paved area
landscaped; may not is contazned m the plan
overlap 1.5-times-the- which reqmres a minimum
fmntage requirement of 1,414 square feet.
Excluding the 1.5-t~mes-the-
frontage requirement, the
pro~ect contazns 1,484.5
square feet of landscaping.
One tree required per 1,200 Trees are not shown on No.
square feet of exterior plan, but plans indicate
paved area adequate landscaping area
for uees and the details will
be carefully reviewed by
ARB.
Parkme and Cuculation
As approved by the City Parking and Traffic Engmeer, the only vehicular entrance to the site
would be from two lanes on a 30'-wide dnveway along Santa Momca Boulevard. Exidng
would be permitted at a one-way, nght-turn-only driveway at Centinela Avenue and at the
Santa Monica Boulevazd dnveway. No vehicular access would be provided off of the
adjacent alley.
Pursuant to Condihons 48-50, the apphcant has obtamerl approval from the Parking and
Traffic Division for a queuing plan, loadmg plan, and test dnvmg plan. The queumg plan
indicates that right lane from Santa Momca Boulevazd will be uGlized for automobile
queuing, as shown on the pro~ect plans. The loading plan mcludes 2 standard loadmg
spaces, as required by the Zonmg Ordmance for a pro~ect of this size; additronally, the City
Parking and Traffic Engmeer has authonzed use of the center lane off Santa Momca
Boulevazd for loadmg purposes by larger trucks (i e., vehicle dehvery trucks). The approved
test dnvmg plan would allow test dnving m a circular route along Santa Momca Boulevard,
26th 5treet, Wilshire Boulevard, and Bundy Dnve (Attachment D). Because there will be no
direct access to the adjacent alley, the Parkmg and Traffic Engmeer has not required plan for
slowmg alley traffic flow.
As expluned in detail in Attachment A, the project requires a total of 58 parlnng spaces.
With 112 spaces provided on-site (mcluding 23 in a tandem arrangement), the pro~ect
provides nearly twice the rrummum number of spaces requued. Three of the parlang spaces
would be located within the main structure next to the 14 service bays and would be utilized
by mazntenance staff for vehicles scheduled to be sernced (other spaces located at the
subterranean level would also be urihzed for this purpose). Nme spaces would be located
outside at ground level ad~acent to the 30'-wide driveway The remazmng parlang spaces
would be located below grade.
A total of four bicycle parking spaces aze required by code but have not been shown on the
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plans. In addition, one electric vehicle rechargmg outlet is required. Staff recommends
Conditron no. 42 to ensure compliance with these requirement prior to issuance of a building
permit.
Neiehborhood ComnaUbihtv
The site is located on a commercial street and is bordered by commercial uses on three sides;
on the north side, across the alley, the site is bordered by 2-story mulufam~ly residential
buildings m the R2 (L,ow Density Mult~ple Fazruly Residenhal) District. The pro~ect contazns
a number of design features which will minimize the impact of the project on nearby
residential uses, includmg no access onto the property from the adjacent alley or Centinela
Avenue; access off of the property only onto Santa Momca Boulevard and, with a right-turn
only restricrion, onto Centinela Avenue; a layout which uhlizes the mazn building as a buffer
between the extenor display area and the neighboring residennal uses; and landscaping along
pomons of the alley to soften the visual effect of the alley elevahon. When these design
features are considered in addition to the special condiuons of approval recommended by
staff regulating hours of delivenes, noise at the site, and other operational characterisucs
(Condinons 43-66), staff believes that the proposed project is compahble with the
neighborhood.
Conclusion
With the excepUon of some very minor landscaping requirements which can be modified by
the Architectural Review Board, the proposed pro~ect complies with all relative Zomng
Ordinance standards. In addihon, the apphcant has worked with the local neighborhood
association to provide a design with a sensitive relahonship to nearby residenrial uses. Staff
recommends that the Planning Commission approve the pro~ect based on the findings and
condidons contained herem.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve Condiuonal Use Permit 94-009
based on the findmgs and sub~ect to the condihons contained below:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS
1. The proposed use is one conditronally permitted withm the sub~ect distnct and
complies with all of the apphcable provisions of the "City of Santa Monica
Comprehensive Land Use and Zomng Ordmance", m that an automobile dealership
is a conditionally permitted use m the C4 Distnct.
2. The proposed use would not impau the mtegnty and character of the distnct in
which it is to be established or located, m that it complies with the development
standards required in the C4 Distnct as well as the Special Conditions for
automobile dealership uses
3. The subject parcel is phys~cally suitable for the type of land use being proposerl, m
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that it is an mfill pazcel of sufficiendy level grade to accommodate an automobile
dealership.
4. The proposed use is compat~ble with any of the land uses presenfly on the sub~ect
parcel if the present land uses are to remain, in that present uses are not to remazn.
5. The proposed use would be compaUble with exishng and permissible land uses
withm the district and the general area in which the proposed use is to be located, m
that an automobile dealerslup is condiuonally permitted in the C4 District and the
conditrons of approval contain several measures regulat~ng operation of the business
and development of the site in such a manner as to mimmued the impact of the
proposed auto dealership on the sunounding area.
6. There are adequate provisions for water, sanitatron, and pubhc utilihes and services
to ensure that the proposed use would not be detrimental to pubhc health and safety,
m that the subject site is located in an urbanized azea wrth adequate access to
ut~hues.
7. Pubhc access to the propose4 use will be adequate, in that the sub~ect parcel abuu
two streets and an alley (only pedestrian access will be allowed off of the alley).
8. The physical locaUon or placement of the use on the site is compatible with and
relates harmoniously to the sunoundmg neighborhood, m that it conforms to all
relevant C4 and automobile dealership standards.
9. The proposed use is consistent with the goals, ob~ectives, and policies of the General
Plan, in that the general plan specifically encourages automobile dealership uses
wrthm the General Commercial land use classificaUon.
10. The proposed use would not be detrimental to the pubhc mterest, health, safety,
convenience, or general welfaze, m that it conforms with all relevant Zoning
Ordmance standards and is further conditioned to minimize negative impacts on the
sunoundmg area.
I1. The proposed use conforms precisely to the applicable performance standazds
contained in Subchapter 9.04.12 and special condihons outlined in Subchapter
9.04.14 of the City of Santa Momca Comprehensrve Land Use and Zonmg
Ordinance, in that the proposed pro~ect is not required to conform precisely with the
performance standards contained m the Zoning Ordmance but, as condidoned, does
conform with those PSP standards apphcable to auto dealerships.
12. The proposed use will not result m an overconcentration of such uses m the
immediate vicmity, m that no other automobile dealerships are located on the same
block or across the street from the sub~ect property, and the General Plan encourages
a concentration of automobile dealerships along Santa Momca Boulevard.
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CONDTI`IONS
Plans
1. This approval is for those plans dated June 29, 1994, a copy of which shall be
muntained in the files of the City Plamm~g Division. Pro~ect development shall be
consistent with such pla~s, except as otherwisespecifiefl m these condiUons of
approval.
2. The Plans shall comply with all other provisions of Chapter 1, ArUCIe IX of the
Municipal Code, (Zomng Ordinance) and all other perUnent ordmances and General
Plan policies of the City of Santa Momca.
3. Final parking lot layout and specifications shall be sub~ect to the review and approval
of the Pazlang and Traffic Engmeer
4. Ivflnor amendments to the plans shall be sub~ect to approval by the Director of
Planning. A significant change m the approved concept shall be sub~ect to Planrung
Commission Review. Construction shall be m conformance with the plans submitted
or as modified by the Plamm~g Commission, Architectural Review Boazd or Director
of Plannmg.
Architectural Review Board
5. Pnor to considerahon of the pro~ect by the Arclutectural Review Board, the
applicant shall review disabled access requirements with the Building and Safery
Division and make any necessary changes in the pro~ect design to achieve
compliance with such requ~rements. The Archrtectural Review Boazd, in its review,
shall pay particular attention to the aesthehc, landscaping, and setback impacts of
any ramps or other features necessitated by accessibihty requirements.
6. Prior to submittal of landscape plans for Arclutectural Review Board approval, the
applicant shall contact the Department of General Services regardmg urban runoff
plans and calculations.
7. Construction period signage shall be sub~ect to the approval of the Architectural
Review Boazd.
8. Plans for final design, landscaping, screemng, trash enclosures, and signage shall be
subject to review and approval by the Architectural Review Board.
9. The Architectural Review Board, m its review, shall pay partrculaz attenuon to the
projecYs pedestrian onentation and amemries; scale and articulat~on of design
elements; exterior colors, textures a~d matenals; wmdow treatment; glazing; and
landscaping.
10. Landscapmg plans shall comply with all relevant landscapmg requirements of the
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Zoning Ordinance, except as may be modifiefl m the future by the Architectural
Review Board.
11. Refuse areas, storage areas and mechamcal equipment shall screened in accordance
with SMMC Secnon 9.04.10.02.130-9.04.10.02.150. Refuse areas shall be of a size
adequate to meet on-site need, includmg recycling. The Architectural Review Board
in its review shall pay panc~ular attention to the screening of such azeas and
equipment. Any rooftop mechanical equipment shall be rrunimized in height and
area, and shall be located m such a way as to numm~ze noise and visual impacts to
sunounding properties. Unless otherwise approved by the Architectural Review
Board, rooftop mechanical eqmpment shall be locate4 at least five feet from the edge
of the roof. Except for solar hot water heaters, no residenual water heaters shall be
located on the roof.
Fees
12. The City is contemplanng the adoption of a Transportahon Management Plan which
is intended to mitigate traffic and ur quahty impacts resultrng from both new and
existing development. The Plan will hkely inciude an ordmance establishmg
mingarion requirements, includmg one-ame payment of fees on certain types of new
development, and annual fees to be paid by certain types of employers in the City.
This ordmance may require that the owner of the proposed project pay such new
development fees, and that employers, where applicable, within the pro~ect pay such
new annual employer fees related to the City's Transportatron Management Plan.
Development apphcanons shall not be sub~ect to the potential new development fee if
no ordmance implementmg such fees has been adopted pnor to issuance of a
building permit for the pro~ect.
Demolition
13. Unhl such time as the demolidon is undertaken, and unless the structure is cunently
m use, the exisdng structure shall be mamtamed and secured by boarding up all
openings, erechng a secunty fence, and removmg all debns, bushes and planring that
inhibit the easy surveillance of the property to the satisfactron of the Bu~ldmg and
Safety Officer and the Fire Department. Any landscaping material remaming shall
be watered and matntuned undl demoliUon occurs.
14 Unless otherwise approved by the Recreat~on and Parks Department and the Planning
Division, at the time of demohtion, any street trees shall be protected from damage,
death, or removal per the requirements of Ordmance 1242 (CCS).
15. Immediately after demolihon (and during construcuon), a security fence, the height
of which shall be the maximum permitted by the Zoning Ordinance, shall be
mazntained azound the perimeter of the lot. The lot shall be kept clear of all trash,
weeds, etc.
16. Prior to issuance of a demolition permit, apphcant shall prepare for Buildmg
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Division approval a rodent and pest conuol plan to ensure that demolition and
construcUOn acdvities at the site do not create pest control impacts on the pro~ect
neighborhood.
17. No demohuon of buildings or structures 50 years of age or older shall be permitted
until the end of a 60-day review penod by the Landmarks Commission to determine
whether an apphcation for landmark designahon shall be filed. If an apphcatron for
landmark designat~on is filed, no demolition shall be approved unhl a final
determmation is made by the Landmazks Commission on the apphcation.
Construcdon
18. Unless otherwise approved by the Department of General Serv~ces, all sidewalks
shail be kept clear and passable during the grading and construcuon phase of the
pro~ect.
19. Sidewalks, curbs, gutters, paving and dnveways which need replacmg or removal as
a result of the project as determined by the Department of General Services shall be
reconstructed to the satisfaction of the Department of General Services. Approval
for this work shall be obtamed from the Department of General Services pnor to
issuance of the bu~ldmg permits.
20. Ve}ucles hauhng dirt or other construct~on debns from the site shall cover any open
load with a tarpaulm or other secure covenng to mimmize dust emissions.
21. Street trees shall be maintained, relocated or provideci as required m a manner
consistent with the City's Tree Code (Ord. 1242 CCS), per the specificatrons of the
Cultural and Recreauon Services Drvision and the Department of General Sernces.
No street tree shall be removed without the approval of the Cultural and Recreauon
Services Dmsion.
22. A construction period mitigation plan shall be prepared by the apphcant for approval
by the Department of General Sernces pnor to issuance of a buildmg perrrut The
approved mitigahon plan shall be posted on the consuuctron srte for the durauon of
the project construction and shall be produced upon request. As apphcable, this
plan shall 1) Specify the names, addresses, telephone numbers and busmess license
numbers of all contractors and subcontractors as well as the developer and azchitect;
2) Describe how demohtron of any existrng structures is to be accomphshed; 3)
Indicate where any cranes are to be located for erecdon/construction; 4) Describe
how much of the pubhc street, alleyway, or sidewalk is proposed to be used in
conjunction with construcuon; 5) Set forth the extent and nawre of any p~le-driving
operaUOns; 6) Descnbe the length and number of any trebacks which must extend
under the property of other persons; 7) Specify the nature and extent of any
dewatering and its effect on any ad~acent buildings; 8) Descnbe anticipated
construct~on-related truck routes, number of truck tnps, hours of hauhng and
parking locauon; 9) Specify the nature and extent of any helicopter hauhng; 10)
State whether any construction activity beyond normally permitted hours is proposed;
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11) Describe any proposed construcdon noise mingat~on measures; 12) Descnbe
construcGon-period secunty measures includmg any fencing, lighting, and securiry
personnel; 13) Provide a drunage plan; 14) Provide a construction-period pazldng
plan which shall minimize use of public sueets for parking; 15) List a designated on-
site conswcUon manager.
23. A sign shall be posted on the property m a manner consistent with the pubhc heanng
sign requirements which shall idenufy the address and phone number of the owner
and/or apphcant for the purposes of respondmg to quesuons and complaints dunng
the construchon period. Said sign shall also mdicate the hours of permissible
constructron work.
24. A copy of these conditions shall be posted m an easily visible and accessible location
at all hmes dunng constructron at the pro~ect site. The pages shall be laminated or
otherwise protected to ensure durability of the copy.
Envuonmental Mit~gahon
25. IJltra-low flow plumbmg fixtures aze required on all new development and
remodeling where plumbing is to be added. (Malcimum 1.6 gallon toilets and 1.0
gallon unnals and low flow shower head ) Automat~c shutoff faucets shall be
installed on all smks unless otherwise approved by the General Services Department.
26. To mingate solid waste impacts, prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy,
pro~ect owner shall submit a recycling plan to the Department of General Services
for its approval. The recyclmg plan shall mclude 1) hst of matenals such as white
paper, computer paper, metal cans, and glass to be recycled; 2) locat~on of recyclmg
bins; 3) designated recycling coordmator; 4) nature and extent of intemal and ex-
ternal pick-up service; 5) pick-up schedule; 6) plan to mform tenants/ occupants of
sernce.
27. To cruugate circulauon impacts, pnor to issuance of a Cerfaficate of Occupancy,
project owner shall submit a uansportation demand management plan to the Drnsion
of Parlang and Traffic Engineenng for its approval. This plan shall include• 1)
Name, address and telephone number of designated person(s) responsible for
coordinatmg transportat~on demand management measures at the development. 2)
Demand management measures to be employed at the site to reduce circulahon
impacts which would otherwise occur. Such measures may include, but are not
limited to programs addressing: A Educat~on and Mazketmg to alert employees and
visitors to the site to demand reductron programs and mcenhves; B Parlang
Management such as pazking chazges for smgle-occupant vehicles, reduced rates for
car and vanpools; C Rideshanng programs such as a ndeshare matchmg program,
mcentrves, and car and vanpool subsidies; D. Transit programs such as provision of
bus schedules to employees and visitors, subsidized bus tokens and passes to
employees and visitors; E Bicycling programs such as provision of secure bicycle
storage facihUes, provision of showers and lockers; F. Alternative Work Schedules
for building employees to avoid peak AM and PM traffic hours and reduce overall
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trips, G. Trip Length Reduction by programs to increase proportron of employees
residing within three miles of the pro~ect site. The goal of the Transportation
Demand Management Plan shall be to reduce vehicle tnps which would otherwise
occur by twenty percent.
Miscellaneous Conditions
28. The buildmg address shall be painted on the roof of the building and shall measure
four feet by eight feet (32 square feet).
29. The operation shall at all dmes be conducted in a manner not detnmental to
sunoundmg properties or residents by reason of hghts, noise, activihes, parlang or
other acdons.
30. The extenor parlang area shall be used for employee and customer parlang only and
not for repau or fimshing work or long-term (over one week) storage of vehicles.
31. If any archaeological remazns are uncovered during excavation or construchon, work
in the affected area shall be suspended and a recogmzed specialist shall be contacted
to conduct a survey of the affected area at projecYs owner's expense. A
determination shall then be made by the Director of Plannmg to determme the
sigruficance of the survey findings and appropriate actions and requirements, if any,
to address such findmgs.
32. Street and/or alley hghting shall be provided on pubhc rights-of-way ad~acent to the
project if and as neederl per the specifications and with the approval of the
Department of General Sernces
33. Automotrve repair facilit~es and dealerships, parking azeas and structures, automot~ve
paint shops, gas stauons, equipment degreasing areas, and other fac~lities generanng
wastewater wrth significant oil and grease content are required to pretreat these
wastes before discharging to the City sewer or storm drain system. Pretreatment
will require that a clanfier or oil/water separator be installed and maintamed on site.
In cases where setfleable sohds aze present (or expected) m greater amounts than
floatable oil and grease, a clanfier umt will be requued. In cases where the
opposite waste charactenst~cs are present, an oil/water sepazator with automauc oil
draw-off will be requ~red mstead. The General Sernces Department w~ll set specific
requuements Buildmg permit plans shall show the required installation.
34. Mechanical equipment shall not be located on the side of any building w h i c h i s
ad~acent to a residential building on the ad~oirung lot. Roof locations may be used
when the mechanical equipme~t is mstalled v~nthm a soundrated parapet enclosure.
35. Final approval of any mechanical equipment installation will require a ~oise test m
comphance with SMMC sect~on 4.12.040. Equipment for the test shall be provided
by the owner or contractor and the test shall be conducted by the owner or
contractor. A copy of the noise test results on mechanical eqmpment shall be
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submitted to the Commumty Noise officer for review to ensure that noise levels do
not exceed ma~nmum allowable levels for the applicable noise zone.
36. Final building plans submitted for approval of a buildmg permit shall include on the
plans a list of all permanent mechanical equipment to be placed outdoors and all
permanent mechanical equipment to be placed mdoors which may be heard outdoors.
Validity of Permits
37. In the event permittee violates or fuls to comply with any conditions of approval of
this permit, no further permits, licenses, approvals or certificates of occupancy shall
be issued until such violauon has been fully remedied.
38. Withm ten days of Plannmg Drnsion transmittal of the Statement of Official Action,
project applicant shall sign and return a copy of the Statement of Official Actron
prepared by the Planmng Division, agreeing to the CondiUOns of approval and
acknowtetlging that failure to comply with such condiuons shali consritute grounds
for potenual revocaUOn of the permrt approval. By signmg same, apphcant shall not
thereby wazve any legal rights apphcant may possess regardmg sazd condidons. The
signed Statement shall be returned to the Plamm~g Division. Failure to comply ~rnth
this condiuon shall conshtute grounds for potenhal permit revocat~on.
39. This determmation shall not become effecdve for a penod of fourteen days from the
date of determmaUon or, if appealed, unul a final determmation is made on the
appeal. Any appeal must be made in the form required by the Zorung
Admmistrator. The approval of this permrt shall expire one year from the permiYs
effect~ve date, unless, in the case of new development, a building permit has been
obtazned, or in the case of a change of use, a business license has been issued and
the use is m operahon prior to the permit expirat~on date. One three-month
extension of the one year penod may be permittecl if approved by the D'uector of
Planning. Applicant is on noGce that t~me extensions may not be granted if
development standards releva~t to the project have become more restnct~ve smce
pro~ect approval.
Special Conditions
40. Pursuant to Ordinance 1589 (CCS), pnor to receipt of the final permit necessary to
demohsh, convert, or otherwise remove a controlled rental umt(s) from the housing
market, the owner of the property shall first secure a removal permit under Section
1803(t), an exempUon determination, an approval of a vested rights clazm from the
Rent Control Board, or have withdrawn the controlled rental umt(s) pursuant to the
provisions of the Ellis Act.
41 Pnor to issuance of a buildmg permit for the proposed pro~ect, the applicant shall
record an agreement tying the sub~ect lots to create one development pazcel at the
site.
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42. Prior to issuance of a bmldmg permit for the proposed project, the apphcant shall
revise the plans to indicate a minimum of four bicycle parldng spaces and one
electric vehicle rechazging ouflet are provided on-site
43. Employee and customer parlang shall be provided at no chazge. Parking shall
comply with Part 9.04.10 OS. Areas designated for employee and customer pazlcmg
shall not be used for vehicle storage or display.
44. Screerung of display and non-display azeas shall comply with the provisions of Part
9.04.10.04. A mimmum two-foot landscape and decorative curb stnp, where
feasible, shall be provided along the street frontage penmeter of all vehicle display
areas. Landscape matenals shall be designed to provide an opaque visual buffer at
least 12" m height. Apphcable setback requirements shall be expanded to require a
mmimum 5 foot landscaped area ad~acent to any abuthng residenual distnct
Final design treatment shall be sub~ect to review and approval by the Architectural
Review Board. All parking areas not used for automobile display shall be subject to
the parlang lot screening requirements of Part 9.04 1o.04.
45. All lightrng shall comply with Sectron 9.04.10.02.270.
46. Loading and unloading of vehicles is permitted only m accordance with this
subsection. The dealership operator shall be responsible and hable for any act~vihes
of a common carrier, operator, or other person conuolling such loadmg or unloadmg
acdvities to the extent any such acdvmes violate the provisions of this subsection, as
follows:
(1) Loadmg and unloading of vehicles is hmited to the hours of 8:00 A.M. to
5:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday, excludmg legal holidays.
(2) Off-loadmg shall be on-site or off-site, subject to the approval of the City
Parlang and Traffic Engmeer Loading and ~nloading shall not block the mgress
or egress of any adjacent property.
(3) New automobile dealerships or substantially remodeled dealerships shall
provide off-loadmg facihUes on pnvate property (on or off-site). Shared loading
and unloading facilitres are permitted for the putposes of ineehng this
requirement
47 No vehicles to be repured shall be pazked or stored on any pubhc street or alley.
48. An adequate on-site queumg area for service customers shall be provided. On-site
driveways may be used for queuing, but may not mterfere with access to required
parking spaces. Required parlang spaces may not double as queumg spaces
49. Test drivmg shall not be done on residenhal streets or alleys. For the purposes of
this subsechon, streets which are designated by the City as major collector streets
shall be permissible areas for test driving. Each dealership operator shall have an
affirmahve obligahon to mform all its personnel of this requirement and to ensure
comphance with it.
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50. The Parlang and Traffic Engineer has determined that no Alley Traffic Conuol Plan
is necessary for the subject project because no vehicular access will be from the
adjacent alley. However, if at any time during the hfe of this Condit~onal Use
Permit the Pazlang and Traffic Engmeer determmes that an Alley Traffic Control
Plan is necessary, the operator shall present to the City Parkmg and Traffic Engineer
a plan for slowing traffic flow m alleys ad~acent to their uses, with the ob~ective of
mmimizmg dangers to pedestrians and neighboring velucle operatrons, and of
mmimizing noise and other environmental mcursions into the neighborhood. Such
plans shall be designed to hmit maximum speed to 15 miles per hour and may
include measures such as speed bumps or dips, one-way traffic patterns, mcreased
signage, parking and loadmg prohibitions and similaz measures.
51. The locatron of entnes and exits from automobile dealers}ups shall be located as far
away from adjacent residenrial properties as is reasonably feasible and shall be
directed to commercial sueets and away from residential azeas by means of signage
and design. The intenor circulatron system between levels shall be mternal to the
buildmg and shall not require use of pubhc ways or of externally visible or
uncovered ramps, dnveways or parlang areas. No arrangement shall be permitted
which requires vehicles to back into an alley or other pubhc way.
52. The applicant shall comply with the following measures to control noise at the site:
(1) There shall be no outdoor loud speakers. Interior loudspeakers shall
produce no more than 45 dab at a boundary abuthng or adjacent to a residenhal
parcel under normal operahng conditions (e.g., with wmdows open if they are
hkely to be opened).
(2) All noise generating equipment exposed to the extenor shall be muffled with
sound absorbmg materials to mmitruze noise impacts on adjacent properUes and
shall not be operated before 8:00 A.M. or after 6.00 P.M. if reasonably likely to
cause annoyance to abutting or ad~acent residences.
(3) Rooftop storage areas shall be screened with landscapmg and noise absorbing
matenals to mmimize noise impacts on ad~acent properUes.
53. The apphcant shall comply with the following toxic storage and disposal standazds•
(1) Gasohne storage tanks shall be constructed and mamtained under the same
condidons and standazds that apply for sernce stations.
(2) There shall be full compliance with the terms and conditions of all City laws
reladng to the storage and disposal of toxic chemicals and hazardous wastes.
54. The apphcant shall comply with the following air quahty standards:
(1) Use of brake washers shall be required in sernce stalls or amas wluch
perform service on brakes employmg asbestos or other materials known to be
hazmfui when dispersed m the air
(2) All mechamcal ventilaung equipment shall be directed to top story e7chaust
vents w}uch face away from abutt~ng or adjacent residenGal properties
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(3) Exhaust systems shall be equipped wrth appropriate and reasonably available
control technology to mimmize or ehmmate noxious pollutants which would
otherwise be emitted.
55. There shall be no windows or other openings m walls facmg abuthng or adjacent
resident~al disuicts, except for emergency-only pedestrian exits if requirec3 by the
Buildmg and Safety Division and for delrvery facihties
56. The site shall be entirely paved, except for bu~ldmgs and landscapmg.
57. A landscape area at least 2 feet wide shall be provided along the penmeter of the
parcel and along building frontages, excluding authonzed dnveways, so that no less
than 10% of the repair facihty site not occupied by structures is landscaped. In all
other respects, landscaping shall conform to the requirements of Part 9.04.10.04.
58. If body repur work is performerl by the facihty, screenmg approved by the
Architectural Review Board shall be provided so that vehicles awaiting repau shall
not be visible from sunoundmg properties or public nghts-of-way.
59. Entrances to mdividual sernce bays shall not face abutring residentaal pazcels. All
structures shall be consuucted to achieve a rrummum Standazd Transmission
Ccefficient (STC) sound rating of 45-50.
60. Refuse storage azeas shall comply with Section 9.04.10.02.150.
61. All repair activiUes and operations shall be conducted entirely withm an enclosed
building. Outdoor hoists are prohibited.
62. Automobile repair facihnes performing body and fender work or similar noise-
genera6ng achvities shall be conducted m fully-enclosed structures with walls of
concrete block or si~rular materials and doors m maximum half open posiuon dunng
operat~ng hours. All pamting shall occur witlun a fully enclosed booth.
63. No work shall be performerl on automobiles between the hours of 8.00 P.M. and
7:00 A.M., Monday through Saturday, and no work shall be performed on Sundays.
The auto dealership hours of operation shall be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
64 The premises shall be kept m a neat and orderly condiuon at all times and all
improvements shall be mazntamed in a condit~on of reasonable repau and
appearance. No used or discazded automotive parts or equipment or permanendy
disabled, ~unked or wrecked vehicles may be stored outside the main buildmg.
66. Sound generated from the repair facility shall comply wrth Sectron 9.04.10.02.310.
Prepared by: Drummond Buckley, Associate Planner
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Attachments:
A. Mumcipal Code and General Plan Conformance
B. Notrce of Pubhc Hearing
C. Radms and Locahon Map
D. Approved Test Dnving Plan
E. Letter from Mid City Neighbors [PENDING]
F. Photographs of Site and Sunoundmg Propertres
G. Plot Plan, Floor Plans and Elevahons
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ATTACHMENT D
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
PLANNING COMMISSION
b~A~ STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL
ACTION
PROJECT
CASE \~JMBER
LOCATION
APPLICANT
CLP 94-009
3223 SanTa Vlomca Boulevard
Plus Archrtects
CASE PLANNER Drummond Bucklev, Associate Planner
REQUEST Applicahon for Conditional Lse Permrt to allo~~ the
constructron of a 20,822 sq ft automobile dealership ~~~th 14
ser~ice ba}'s. 7,237 sq ft of outdoor displa~~ area, and one
le~~el of subterranean parkmg contammg 101 pazkmg spaces
(uicluding 23 non-required spaces m a tandem arrangement)
CEQA STATUS
PLAl~\ING C01~1MISSION ACTIO~I
9%7'94 Date
X Approved based on the follo~mmg findings and sub~ect to the condrtions
below
Demed
Other
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EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF ACTIOn(S) IF NOT APPEALED:
September 21, 1994 CUP 94-009
EXPIRATION DATE(S) OF AVY PERMTTS GRANTED:
CPntemhrr ~1 1995 C[,~ 94-~~9
LENGTH OF ANP POSSIBLE EXTENSI01 OF EXPIR:ITION DATE(S):
Any request for an extension of the expiration date must be receiced in the Planiung and
Zonmg Division prior to expiratron of this permit
; mnnthc CL"P 94-009
CONDTTIONAL tiSE PER~IIT FL\~INGS
1 Tlxe proposed zrse rs one condrtronally permrtted ivithrn the sub~ect drstrrct and complres
ivtth all of the appkcable proi•rsrons of the "Czty of Santa .Lionacu Cornprel:ensrve Land
L`se and Zomng Orduzance" rn that an nutomobrle dealershrp rs a condutonally
pernrttted use rn the Cd Dtstract
2 The pr•oposed use would not tmpatr the tntegr•try~ aftd character of the dtstrect en wlsrch
~t is to be establzshed or located, rn that it compltes tivith tlse developnre~rt standards
requrred :n the Cd Dzstrict as wedl as the Spectal Cor:drttons for autornobrle dealershrp
uses
3 The sub~ect par•cel ts physrcally surtable for the hpe of land zrse beirag proposed, tn that
it ts an tnfrll parcel of suff:ceently level grade to accommodate an aumrnobrle
dealersl:rp
d The proposed use u compatzble x•rth any of the land uses preserrtly on the sub~ect
parcel rf the present land uses are to r•emarn, tn that present uses are not to renzatn
~ The proposed use ivoiEld be compatable xzth ex:sttng afsd petmusrble land uses i~•tthtn
the dr.ctrzct and the ge~aeral ar•ea in ivlaach the proposed use :s to be locatecl. in tl2at an
automobzle dealership is condrttorzadlp pet•mttted :n the Cd Dtstr~ct and the corrdrttons
of approval contuin several measures regulatrng oper•atron of the busmess and
developnaent of the s:te ux such a rnanner as to nttntmrzed the rrrrpact of the proposecl
auto dealershtp on the surroundzng area
6 There are adequate provrsrons for water, santtation, and publtc utr&tres and services
to enszrf~e tlxat tl:e proposed use ~vould not be detrtntental to publrc health and safety.
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m that the sub~ect srte is located in an urbanrzed area N.ith adequate access to utiltt:es
, Publtc access to the proposed use lcrll be adequate. rn that ihe sub~ect parcel abuts hvo
streets and an alley (only pedestrrarz access u~tll be allowed off of the alle}y
8 Tlse ph}~sical locatron or placement of the use on the sete as compatrble ii rtls and relates
hannofuously to the surroundmg nerghbarhood. :n that tt conforms to all relevant C4
and autornobile dealership standards
9 The proposed use is consistent tiiith the gouls, ob~ectrves. and polrcres of the Gerteral
Plan, m that the general plan specrfzcallp efxcourages nutomobtle dealershtp uses withm
tlze General Con~merctal land use classtficatrorr
10 The yf~oposed use xould not be detrtmental to the publtc rnterest, health, safety.
conventence. or genef•al ia elfare. in that it conforms tvtth ull relevant Zontng Ordmance
standards and ts further condrtror~ed to merz:rntze negattt~e tmpacts on the surroundttzg
area
11 Tlze proposed trse conforrns prec:sely to the apphcable performance starrdards contamed
trs Subchapter 9 04 12 and spec:al condrtrons outltned in Subchapter 9 04 14 of the City
ofSanta .1lontca Comprehensrve Land Lse and Zontng Ordtnarice, tn that the proposed
pro~ect ts not reqtttr•ed to cor:form precuely ianh the perfortnance standards contamed
trs the Zomng Ordrnance but, as condrhoned. does conforn: x~tth those PSP standards
applteable to auto dealersh:ps
12 The proposed zese wzll not result rn ara oi~erconcentratron of such zeses m the rmmedrate
vrctnrty, m that no other a¢ttomobtle dealer•ships are located on the same block or
across the street from the sub~ect propert}~. and tl:e General Plan encourages a
concentratron of azrtomobtle dealershtps along Santa Llontca Boulevard
COnDITIO~TS
Plans
1 Thts approi•al es for those pdans dated Jttne 29. 1994, a copy of lilstch shall be
matntaznecl zn the files of the Citv Plannrng Drvrstorr Pro~ect dei-elopmentshall
be coruastent wrth such plans, ercept as othertivrse spectfied tn these
condittons of approval
2 The Plans shall comply x-tth all other provrsrons of Chapter 1. Arttcle LP of the
.~lunzcapal Code. (Zonmg Ordinance% and all other pernnent ordmances and General
Plan polzcres of the Cit}• of Santa 1lonica
3 Fznal parkrng lot layout and spec:ficahons shull be sttb~ect to the revzew and approval
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of the Parktng and Tra~c Engtneer
4 .Llinor amendments to the pluns shall be sub~ect to uppf•oval by the Dzrector of
Planrrtng A szgrrafrcant change trr the approved concept shadl be sub~ect to Plannarrg
Cornmrssron Revaex~ Consn•¢rchon shall be rn conformance xath the plarss sttbrrtrtted
or as ntodtfaed by the Plannrng Conrnrtsseon, Arcltttectttral Revieu• Board or Dzrector
of Plannzng
Architectural Reviece Board
~ Pt•tor to consrder•atton of the pro~ect by tlte Architectural Revreiv Board, the appltcant
shall r•evteti+~ d:sabled access req:r:r•emerzts ti~~rth the Buildrng and Sufety Dtvts:on and
make any necessary changes rn the pro~ect destgn to achreve compltance rvrth such
requtrements The Af•chttectin~al Revteiu Board, in its renezi; shall pay pat~dcular
attention to the aesthetic. landscapzng, ar:d setback trnpacts of any rainps or otlaer
featzmes necessttated by accessabzltty requerenrents
6 Prror to sz~bmattal of larzdscape plarrs for ,~rchrtectural Revretii~ Board appr•oval. the
applrcant shall contact the Department of General Senzces r•egardrng ur•barr runoff
plans and calculataons
• Consmucnora pertod sagnage shall be sub~ect to the approi~al of the .4rchetecturad
Rei~rew Board
8 Plans for fnal deszgn, landscaprng, screentng, trash enclosures, mad srgnage shall be
sub~ect to rei~aeiv and approi~al by the _4rchttectural Reveex Board
9 The ~rchztectural Revtetil~ Board, tn tts revteic, shall puy par•ticular attentton to tlse
pro~ect's pedestrian orienzatron and arnerranes, scale and arttcttlatton of cleszgn
elernents, exzenor colors, tectures and materruls, lr•rndoiv treabnent. glanng. and
lmadscapvsg
10 Landscaping plans shall cornply wuh all relevant landscuprng requrrements of the
Zontng Ord~nance, except as may be modified m the future by the Archuecturul Rei~tew
Boar•d
I1 Refuse areas. storage areas arxd rnechantcal equzpment shall screened rs~ accordafzce
wtth S.LLLIC Section 9 04 10 02 130-9 04 10 02 1~0 Refuse areas shall be of a si~e
udequate to meet on-stte need, urcludrng recychrtg The Archrtectural Revre~~ Board
tn ats review shall pay part:cular attentton to the screenrng of such areas and
eqtrapment Any rooftop mechamcal equtpment shall be ~nimn:i~ed in Fzerght and area,
and shall be located in such a way as to mzrremue no:se und vtsual ampacts to
surtrotrridtng propertres L'nless otherx~zse approved by the rlrchitectzrral Revietiv Board,
rooftop mechanzcal equzpment shall be located at deast f:ve feet frona tlre edge of tl7e
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roof E,rcept for solar hot ti+,ater heaters. no res:denttal water heaters shall be located
on tlae roof
Fees
IZ The C:ty zs contemplatzng the adopnon of a Ti~arrsportatron .lfanagen:erst Pla~r x~hicla
ts Intended to mutgate traffrc and utr qualtty tmpacts resulnng from both new and
ex:strng del~elopn:ent The Plan wzll &kely mclude an or•drnance establtshrrrg rntngatron
requrrements, rncludtng one-nme payment offees on certarn tvpes of rrew development,
and annual fees to be paid by certain types of employers rn the Czty This of•dznmace
n:ay requare that the otit•ner of the proposed pro~ect pay such new dei•eloprraent fees, and
that emplot'ers. lvhere applicable. tir•rthin the pro~ect pay such nerv anntral emplayer fees
related to the Czty's Transportahor: .Llanagement Plun Dei~elopment apphcatzons shall
not be szrb~ect to the potenztal rzeii~ development fee rf no ord~nance arnplementrng suclt
fees has beerr adopted preor to tssuance af a btnldtng perrnrt fof~ the pro~ect
Demolrtion
13 Lrztrl suclz nme as the demolthon rs undertaken, and i~nless the structure rs currently
rn zrse. the ex:sttng structure shall be rraamtatned and secerr•ed by bourdtng :ep all
openrngs. erecttng a securrty fence, and f~emowng all debrrs. buslres and plant:ng that
rfshzbzt the easy surverllance of tlre propert}~ to the satrsfactzorr of the Bzetldarrg and
Sufen, Ofj"rcer and the Ftre Deparbnent Aray landscapmg rnaterzal remainarag shall be
x~atered and rnatntained until demolttron occurs
1-{ Lnless othenvue approi~ed by the Recreattofz and Pasks Departnrent and the Planntng
Dn•tston. at the nme of dernoluton, any street trees slrall be protected from damage,
death, or rernoval per the requirenaents of Ordenance 1242 (CCSj
1~ Irramediately after demolttton /a~sd dur•ing constructionj. u security fence, the hezglxt of
iidzrch shall be the rnaxtmum permttted by tlae Zontng Ordrnance, shall be matntarnecl
around the perr»reter of the lot The lot slaall be kept clear of ull n~ash, x~eeds, etc
16 Przor to usuance of a den:ohtion permtt, applicant shadl prepare for Bu:lding Dans~on
approval a rodent arad pest control plan to ensure that demolrt:on and corrstr:~ctron
uctrvuies at the site do ~zot create pest control zrnpacts on the pro~ect ne:ghbof~hood
1; ~o dernolitzofs of burldirxgs or• structures .i0 years of age or older shall be perrnrtted
zrntel the end of a 60-day revrew perrocl by the Landmarks Com»nssron to detennzne
whether an apphcakon for landrrtark desrgnuttori shull be filed if an upphcatron for
landmark designanon :s frled. no demoltttofz shall be approved zmtil a frnal
determrnation es made by the Landmarks Com~rzissron on the applrcation
Construchon
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18 G"rsless othenvtse approved by the Deparm:ent ofGeneral Services, all sidewadks shall
be kept cleaf~ and passable dt~rtng the grad~ng and construcnon phase of the pro~ect
19 Stdeli~alks, curbs, gutter•s, pavirzg and drrvetir•ays whtch need ~~eplactng or renzoval as
a result of the pro~ect as determined by the Department of General Servtces shall be
recorzstructed to the sansfactton of the Department of Generul Sefvtces .Approvad for
thas ivork shadl be obtaaned from the Deparbnent of General Serveces prror to tssuance
of the burldrng permtts
20 Yehtcles ha:dtng dtrt or other consmuct:orr debrrs fron: the szte slrall cover any open
load i-vttJ: a tatpa¢drn or otlser secure coverrng to mininnze dust en:rssaons
21 Stf•eet trees shall be rnamtained, relocated or provtded as f•equ:red tn a manner
consastent ivrth the Cttv's Tree Code (Ord 1~-/1 CCSj. per zhe speczfrcanons of tlxe
Ctrltural and Recreanon Servrces Drvzsron and the Deparm:ent of General Servtces
~1'o sn~eet tree shull be removed ir•rthout the approval of the Cultural und Recreat:ors
Servrces Drvtston
22 .4 carrstructzon perrod mzttgatron plan shall be prepared by the appl~carrt fot• approval
by the Department of General Services prror to tssuance of a burldrng pefmu The
approved mrhgatton plan shall be posted on the constructton stte for the duratton of the
pro~ect constr•ucnon and shall be produced upon r•eqerest As appl:cable, thrs plafz
slrall Ij Specrfv the names. uddresses, telephone nunrbers and busirress Itcense nzrmbers
of all contructof-s and subcontractors as 1re11 as the developer and architect. Z)
Descf~tbe hoi+• demahtton of any esisnng structures ts to be accomplrshed, 3% Indtcate
~vhere any cranes are to be located for erecnon/constr•uctton, 4j Descrrbe how nruch
of tlre publre str•eet, alleyx~ay, or srdewalk is proposed to be used trs con~urrctron 1i~ath
constr•uctron. ~j Set forth tlse extent and natur•e of any pzle-drri~rng operattons, 6j
Descrzbe the lengtlr and number of uny tiebacks ivhtch must e.rtend under the property
of other persons, %j Specrf} the nature and extef:t of any dexaterzng and zts effect on
any nd~acent burldrngs. 8j Descrtbe antrcrpated constr•uctron-related truck r•outes.
number• of zr•uck trtps, Isozrf•s of haultr:g nnd parking lacatzon, 9j Spectfy the nature and
exres7t of arsy helacopter hattltng, IOj Stnte whetlaer any consmuctron actn~tty beyond
norntally permttted hours ts proposed, Ilj Descrtbe an}' proposed constf•uctzon notse
»urigatzorz measures, 12j Descrrbe constrzrctaon perrod securttv rneasures trschrding any
fencing, l:ghtarrg, and securttv personnel, 13j Provtde a drarnage plars. 1=1J Pr•ovtde a
constsuctzon per:od parlarrg plan ichrch shald mmrmue use ofpubZze smeets for parking,
I5J Lrst a destgnated on-stte constr::cnon rnanager
23 ~1 sign shall be posted on the properry in a manner cons:stent it~ttls the publac lrearing
sign requtrements it~htch shall ident{f} the address arsd phone nzrrnber of the otir•ner
andlot• npplecafzt for the purposes of respond:ng to queshons and complaarrts dimtng the
conszr•zecttorz penod 5atd stgn shall also mdreate the hours ofpennissrble constrz~ctzon
work
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?-1 A copy of these condrtiorrs shall be posted in an eastly vistble urxd accessable locatton
at all ttmes durrng constn:ction at the pro~ect srte The pages shnll be lannnated or
odzerivtse protected to ensure duf•ab:ltt}~ of the copp
Environxnental Muigahon
2~ Lltra-1o1~• flow plzernbzng fixtures are requrred on all neiv development und rernodelmg
tirhere plem~birsg rs to be added (_Llactmerm 1 6 gallon tozlets and 1 0 gallon zerenals
atid lox- floir• shotirer head j Automatic shutoff faucets shall be tr:stalled on all sarxks
unless other•ivise approved by the General Sen~:ces Department
26 To mrttgate solyd ivaste trrapacts, prror to zssuance of a Certtfcate of Occuparxcy. pro~ect
ox•rter shall submu a recychng p7an to the Department of Gener~al Ser~vrces for tts
approval The recychng plati shall mdude 1) l:st of materrals such as wlute paper,
computer paper•, metal cans, ar:d glass to be recycled, 2~ locanon ofrecyc&ng bnzs. 3)
designated rec}rhng coordtnator, -ij natur•e and extent of zntef~nal and external prck-up
servtce, J) ptck-up schedule, 6) plar7 ta :r:forn: tenantsl occztpunts of service
2^ To nutagate cerculanon zrnpacts, prtor to tssuance of a Certzficate of Occtrpancy, pro~ect
o~vner shald sub~n~t a trarrsportatton dernand managernent plan to the Drvts:on of
Parkrng and Tra~c Engmeering for its approval Thrs plan shull mch~de 1) lanre.
address and telephone number of destgnated per•son/sj responsrble for coordinahng
tt•ansportatton clemand ~nanagerrrent n:easut~es at the development 2) Demand
manugement measures to be employed at the s~te to redzrce czrculateon tmpacts 1+-lttch
ivould otherwzse occur Such measures rnay include, but are not hnarted to progf~ams
addr•esstng .4 Educataon and Lfarket:ng to alert employees and i~zs:tor•s to the stte to
dernand redtrchon programs arrd incentrves. B Parktng dlanagernent such as parktng
chafges for s:ngte-occupant i~ehrcles, reduced rates for car u~sd ranpools. C
RtdesTzartrrg programs szech as a rtc~eshure matchtng program, tncerutves, and car arrd
i~anpool substdies. D Transtt programs suclt us provrsaon of bus schedules to ern-
ployees arxd 1-rsrtors, subsrdized bus tokerzs and passes to employees und vrsitors. E
Bicycling prograrns such as prov~sion of secure btcvcle storuge facrkties, proi•aston of
shoii~ers and lockers. F Alternateve YT'ork Schedules for building employees to avotd
peak fl_11 and P_Lf tra~c hours and reduce overall tnps. G Trzp Length Redztcttort by
programs to tncrease proporhon of emplo~~ees restdrng within three mtles of the pro~ect
stte The goal of the Transportataon Dentand dlanagernent Plan shall be to reduce
vehrcle trrps which titottld othen~ise nccur by ht•entl~ percent
Vfiscellaneous Conditions
28 The buildrng addf•ess shall be pa:ntec~ on the roof of the butldu~g and shall measure
four feet bt- etght feet (32 sqtrare feetJ
29 The operataon shall az all trmes be conducted tn u rnanner not detf~imental to
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surroundmg pf•opert:es or resrdents by reason of dights, nozse, achvtttes, parkrng or
other uctions
30 Tlxe exter:or park:ng area shall be used for e»rployee und customer parking orrly afsd
not for repa:r or fimshtng work or long-term (over one tir•eekj storage of tiehicles
31 If any arcl:aeodogical ~~emazns are uncovered dureng excavatton ot• constructton. work
zn the affected area shall be suspended and a recognized specralrst shall be contacted
to conduct a sur•vey of the affected area at pro~ect's owne~ ~s expense ,1 determrnanor:
shall then be made by the Director of Pdanntng to determrne the srgraftcance of the
surve}• findings and approprrate acuons and regzerren:ents, tf any, to address serch
frnd:~sgs
32 Street and/or alley hghtrng shaII be provtded on publzc rzglrts-of-wny ad~acent to the
pro~ect tf and as rieeded per the specijicataons and wrth the approi•al of the Department
of Gener•al Se~vzces
33 Automottve repau• facthttes and dealershtps. park:ng areas and structures, automotn~e
paint shops. gas statrons, equtpment degreasing areas, and other faczhttes generatmg
l+-asteivater watJs srgmfcant oil and grease conterit are requtred to pretreat these wastes
before drscharging to the Ctty~ setiver or stof•m dra:n system Pretreatment x:ll requ:r•e
tlsat a clarafier or oal,hvater separator be :rrstalled and matntamed on stte In cuses
xhere settdeable soltds are present (or expecred% in greater amounts than flontable otl
and grease, a clar:fier umt x•rll be f~eqzared In cases x'here the oppostte ivaste
characterrstzcs are pr•esent, an orlhvaier separator ivith automut:c ozl drala•-off w:ll be
r•eqz~ar•ed instead The General Sen~~ces Departnaeni will set spectfic reqzrtre~nents
Burldang permrt plans shall show the requtf~ed tnstaldattor2
3-9 _1~lechanical equepnrent shall rrot be located ora the stde of any building 11~ h t c h i s
ad~ucerxz to a f~estdential bualdzng on the ad~oinrng lot Roof locattons may~ be z~sed
iihen the mechanrcal equtpme~st is rnstulled N•tthin a sourtdf~ated parapet errclosur•e
3.i Frnal approvul of any mechanrcal equzpment rv:ll requtf~e a rzoise test rn
cornplzance weth S_LLLiC seclron -/ 12 040 Eqtripnaent for the test shall be provtded b}•
the oii•ner or contructor and the test shall be conducted bv the orvrser of~ corttf•actor
A copy of the noase test results ofs mechar:tcal eqa~ipme~at shall be szibrnttted to the
Contmumn. :Vorse offtcer for• revrex~ to ensure that notse levels do not erceed rnaxmtum
ullowabde levels for the apphcable norse zone
36 Frnal btnldrng plans subnutted for approval of a butldrng per•mn shall rnclude on the
plaru a Itst of all permanent rneclsanical equtpntent to be placed outdoors and all
permanent mechantcal equrprnent to be placed tndoors x~l:ich mav be heard azrtdoors
Vahdih of Permrts
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3- In the ei~ent per•mtttee vrolates or faals to conaply witls anp condittons of approval of this
per•na:t, no firrther permtts, kcenses. approi~uds or cernfrcates of occupancy shall be
tssued tEnt~l sucTz v:olataon has been fully reraedaed
38 Yi'ethrn ten days of Plarxnrng D:tizszon tr•ansn:rttal of the Statement of Offactal Acnon,
project appl:cant shall srgn arzd return a copy of the Statemerst of Offictal Actron
prepared by the Plamm~g Davrsion, agree:ng to tlse Cond:tions of approval und
acknotii-ledgtng tlsat farlure to comply x•rth sisch condrtroru shall constrtute grounds fot~
yotenttad r•evocntton of the permat approval By stgnrng same. appltcant shall riot
thereb}~ tivarve any legal rrghts applrcant rraay possess regm•dtrsg satd cond:ttons The
stgned State~nent slaall be returned to tl7e Planneng Drvisaon Fazlure to comply i~itlz
thrs condttron shall constatute groufsds for potentzal perrnrt revocatton
39 Th:s cleterminatton shall not become effective for a per•eod of fourteen days fronr the
date of determenatron or, ef appealed, untrl a final deter»irnattori Is made on tTze appeal
Any appeal rnust be rnade m the forrn requ:red by the Zonrng ~dmenrstrator Tlre
appf~oval of thts permtt shall expire one year fi-orn tl7e per•mat's effectzve date, unless,
:n the case of rsex~ developmerzt, a butldrng pernut has been obtarrred. or m the case of
u change of irse. a buszness Jtcense has been tssued and the use ts rn operatiors prtor
to the permit expiration date One zhree-month extenszon of the one year pertod rnay
be permttted :f approved by the Dtrector of Planrzirag .•1ppl:cant zs orz notice that trme
e.rtenstons may not be granted af developrnent standards relevant to the pro~ect have
beconte more restrrcnve since pro~ect approi~al
Special Condrtions
-10 Purserant to Ordtnance I.i89 (CCSj, prror to recerpt of the frnal perrnat necessar•y to
dernol:sh. com•ert, or other•ivrse re»tove a controlled rentul tsnat(sj from the housing
market, the our7er of the property shall first seczrr•e a removal pernnt under Section
1803(t), ars exenaptron determmanon, an approi•al of a i~estecl rrghts cla:m fro»: the Re~st
Cor:trol Board, or have xtthdrawn the contr•olled sental unrt(s% pursztant to the
provistons of the Ellts .Act
-91 Prror to rssuance of a butldrng per•~mt for the proposed pro~ect, the appdecant shall
reco~•d an agreement ry:ng the sub~ect lots to create one develop~nent parcel at the stte
-72 Prror to :ssuance of a bualdrng perm:t for the prnpo.red pm~ect, the appl:cant shal7
reti~zse the plans to rndtcate a mmtrnunt offoim bacycle parkang spaces and one electru
vehicle rechargtng outlet are pfroi•rded on-site
=13 Employee and czrstomer ~arkrng slsall be provtded at no churge Parktng sltall corrtply
tivrth Par•t 9 04 10 08 ~lreas deszgnated for enaployee mad customer parktng shall
not be ersed for vehtcle storage or display
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-9-1 Screenzng of dasplay and non-display areas shall cor~aply x rth the pf~ovtstons of Pat•t
9 Od 10 Od A mtntmurn trvo foot landscape and decorahve ctrrb strip, where feastble,
sha71 be proi~aded along the street frontage perm~eter of adl vehtcle drsplay areas
Landscape materzals shall be destgned to provtde an opaque vrsual buffer• at least 12"
tn hetght rlppltcable setback reqzarements shall be erpanded to t~equrre a mtramum
.5 foot landscaped area ad~acent to any abzetting restdenhal dtstrtct
Ftnal destgn treannent shall be sub~ect to revretir• and approval by the Archetectzn~al
Revaeti~ Board All parking ureus not used for azttornob:le drsplay shall be sub~ect to
the parkrng lot screenrng requtrements of Part 9 0-~ 10 0-1
-~S All Irglxnng shadl comply x~tth Sechon 9 04 10 02 2~0
-l6 Loadzng and unloading of vehtcles ~s permitted onlv rn accordunce ia-ith thts subsectton
Tlze dealershzp opef~ator shall be responstble and Irable for any actrvrtees of a rommon
carrrer, operator, or other person controll:ng siECh loadmg or undoadtng actrvttzes to
the exterrt an}' such actrv:tres violate the provrsrons of this szrbsectaon, as follox•s
(1) Loadtr~g and unloadmg of velucles u limited to the lzours of 8 00
A_LS to 5 00 P:1~f .Llonday through Saturda}', excludrng legal holydays
(2) Off-loadrng shull be on-srte or off-stte. sub~ect to the approval of the
Ctty Parktrag and Traffic Engmeer Loaclzng and unloading shall not
block the engress or egress of any ad~acent property
(3j \'ew automobtde dealerships or substannally rernodeled
dealer•ships slsall prov:de off-loada~sg facilzties ofz prtvate pr•operty (on or
off-stte) Shared loadtng and ¢~nload:ng faciletres are permttted for the
purposes of ~neeteng thts requrrensent
4:' \b vehrcles to be t•epatred shall be parked or stof•ed on any pubkc street or alley
-{8 Afs adequate on-srte queurng area for sen-rce custon:er•s shall be prov~ded On-site
drrveivays may be used for quetutzg. but rna}~ not tnterfere ivtth access to requrred
parkzng spaces Requif-ed parking spaces rnay rzot dozrble as queurng spaces
-19 Test drtvtng shall not be done on restdennal streets or alleys For the purposes of thzs
subsectton. streets tit-hrch are destgnated by the C:ty as n:a~or collector streets shall be
perrnusible areas for test drrvmg Each dealershzp operutor shall lzave afz uffzrmanve
oblzganon to mform adl its personnel of thts requrrement and to ensure cornplrance x•tth
rt
~0 The Parkrng and Traffic Engtneer has deter•narned that no .llley Tra~c Control Plan
is necessary for the sub~ect pro~ect becuuse no i•ehrcular access za•tll be from the
ad~acenz alley Horvever, if at any nme during the life of this Cond~tror7al Use Perrnrt
the Parktfsg and Traffic Engrneer determt:ses that an ~llley Tr•a~c Contt•ol Plan rs
necessary. the operator slaall present to (he Ctty Parkrng and Tr•affic Engtneer a pdan
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for slo~i~mg tra~c floli• in alleys ad~acent to therr t~ses, wzth ihe ob~ecttve of minam~zang
da~zgers to pedestrzans and netghbor-ang vehtcle operuhons, and of mtnrmuirsg noise and
other envmonmental tracursrons znto ihe rretghborhood Such plans shall be des~gned
to Irmrt rnaxtmum speed to I.i mzles per hour and may include rraeastrr•es such as speed
bcmips or dtps, one-way tra~c patterns. tncreased srgnage, parkeng and loadtng
prolubuions and stmrlar measures
~1 The locatton of entrzes and ex:ts from automobrle clealershrps shall be located as far
ax~ay from ad~acent residennal propertres as ts reasonably feastble and shall be
dzrected to conamerczal streets and ax-ay fron: resrclentral areas by means of srgrzage
and design T{se tntenor ctrculanon system behveen dei~els shall be mter•nal to the
burlding and shall not require use of pubtic ivcry~s or of externally vtsible or uncovered
rnmps, dr:tieiiays or pnt~kmg areas :\o arrangement shall be permitted x•htch requrres
vehtcles to back mto an alley or other publrc rvay
.i2 The applrcant shall cornply x•tth tlae folloivrng measirres to contr•ol nozse at tlae stte
(IJ There shall be no otttdoof• loud speakers Interzor loudspeakers
shall produce no more than 4.i dub at a boundaty abutting or ad~acefit
to a restdenhal parcel e~:~der riormal operatrng cortdanons (e g, with
tiazndoxs open rf they are likely to be opened)
/2j dll no:se generatrng egurpment exposed to the exterzor shall be
mufJled i+-eth sound absorbing matenals to mmnnue noise :mpacts on
ad~acent proper•nes and shall not be operated befof~e 8 00 ,4 .i~I or after
6 00 P l1 If reasorzably Itkedy to cause anno}~anee to abtatnng or
ad~acent restdences
(3~ Rooftop storage areas shall be scr•eened lr•rth lancfscap:rrg and norse
ubsorbing muterials to mtn:mize noase zmpacts on ad~acent properties
~3 The apphcant shall cornply x~rth the followrng roxic storage and dtsposal standards
(1) Gasolme storage tanks shall be constructed and marntarned ~ertder
the same condrtions and standards that apply for serl-rce stat:ons
(2j There shall be fidl compdzance wrth the terms arrd condittons of all
C:ty laias redatrng to tlae storage and drsposal of to,ric chemecals and
ha:ardous tivastes
?-{ The upplrcant shall cornply x-zth the folloivzng air qualety~ standards
(lj Lse of brake washers shall be reqzered in sen~ice stalls or areas
tit~hach perform serntce on brakes employrrsg asbestos or other rnnterrals
knorvn to be harmful 1.i•hen disper•sed :n the aar
(2j All rnechanrcal venhlahng egutpment shall be dtrected to top story
exhax;st vents til~htch face aliay from abiAttmg or adjacent residentral
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(3) Exhaust systerns shall be equipped ivtth upproprtate artd reasonably
avarlable control technology to nttnttnt_e or eltrnrnate nortotts pollutants
whach ivozrld otheriitse be erratted
» There shall be no tvtndol+-s or other openrngs rn lvalls facing abutnng or ad~acent
res~deratral dtstrrcts, e.rcept for emergency-only pedestrian extts tf regu:red by the
Burldtng and Safety Drvtston and for delrvery factltttes
~6 Tlie site shall be entrrely paved, except for butldmgs and landscaping
.i' fl landscape area ut deast 2 feet lurde shnll be provrded ulong the perimeter of the
par•cel and ulong butldzng frorrtuges, excludarzg authorized drn•elcuys, so that no less
than 10% of tlze reparr faciltty stte not occupted b}' structures zs lar:dscaped In all
other respects. landscaprng shall conform to the reqznrements of Purt 9 0~ 10 Od
~8 Lf body repaar work zs pefformed b~• the factlrty, scr•eentng approi~ed by the
~1r•chztectzrr•ad Rei~tel+~ Boar•d shall be proi~rded so that i~ehtcles awarttng repa~r shall not
be vrseble from surroundarzg propernes of~ pubhc rrghts-of-wav
.59 Entrances to 737CIN1LI2[CII senzce bavs shall not face abuthng reszderrttal parcels ~11
str•uctures shall be constr•ucted to ach~eve a natnamurn Standard Trans»arss~on Coeffictent
(STCj sound rat:rrg of -15-SO
60 Refuse storage areas shall comply with Sectron 9 04 10 021~0
61 ,911 repat~~ actavtnes afsd operattons shall be coraducted entrrely i+,tthrn an enclosec~
butld:ng Outdoor hozsts are prohibrted
62 Auton~obile repair facc(irres performrng body and fer~der it•ork or sirnrlar notse-
generatzng actnrttes shald be conducted an fullp-enclosed sh-uctures 1+•rth tivalls of
corzcrete block or stmrlar materrals and doofs :n maximum half open positron durtng
opet~ahrig hours All paartnng shall occzsr xtth~ra a fullv endosed booth
63 ~o work shadl be perforrned on aiEtomobrles between the hours of 8 00 P:L1 and ' 00
A:l~i, ~1londay through Saturday, arzd no x•ork shall be performed on Sundays The
auto dealer•shrp hours of operattor~ shall be 9 a m to 9 p na c~a:l}'
64 The prernrses s1~a11 be kept rn a neat and orderly conditran at all ttmes and udl
tmproti~ements shall be rnatntarned tfs a condrtron of reasonable repazr and appearance
~'o used or discarded automotne parts or equepntent or perntanently drsabded. ~unked
or wrecked i~ehrcles may be stored outstde the mam btttlding
66 Sotend generated fro~n the reparr factlety shall conrpdy iv:th Sechon 9 09 10 01 310
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6' ~'o body-shop x~ork shall be permrtted on-stte
68 l'o vehtcular e.ranng shall be permrtted on Cenhnela .4venzte, szrb~ect to the Ctty
Par•king and Traffrc Eng:neer's approi~al of a rev:sed rnter•nal crrculatton pZun If
removal of drrveway at Centeftela zs not feastbte, vehicutar door- at thrs access pornt
shall be closed during all 1:ours of operatton except irhen extttng ts requrred
69 Speed bumps shall be rnstalted on Santa _~lonica Place atte}• bent~een Centrnela ~lvenue
and Fr•anklrn Street, sub~ect to approval by the Crt}~ Parkzng arxd Ti~affc Eng:neef~
'0 Santa ,liontca Pluce rllley bet~-eerr Centt~seln Avenue and Frankl:n Street shail be
rnazntarned free of debrzs and cleunect by the oper•atof• on a darl}• basas
~'OTE
.4yes Brezsch, Pur•lee. Pyne, IVerernruk. Zmner
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.4bsent Llechatr, O'Connor
\TOTICE
If this is a final decision not sub~ect to further appeal under the Citt~ of Santa '~4omca
Comprehensn-e Land IIse and Zomn~ Ordmance, the time ~mithin ~~-hich ~udicial revie~e of tlus
decision must be sought is governed b~ Code of Cicil Procedure Section 1094 6, ~r-hich
provision has been adopted by the Citt~ pursuant to '_viumcipal Code Sechon 1d00
I hereb~- cert-fy that this Statement of Official Action accurately reflects the final
determination of the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Monica.
signature
date
Thomas P~-ne, Chairperson
I hereby agree to the abo~~e conditions of approval and ackno~r~ledge that failure to
comph- with such conditions shall constitute grounds for potential re~~ocation of the
permit appro~-al.
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Apphcant's Signature
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ATTACHMENT E
Cit~~ of
Santa Monica
D=par,ment o` Piannina and Comnur.itv Deve:oomen~
Planning and Zoning Diwsion
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~-zs~ ~ ~ ~•ne specrfic reason~s)'cr tne zpAeal pZ t A5E `/~ E ATTACH E D.
Please provide two self-addressed. stamped, letter•sized envelopes
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ATTACHMENT TO APPEAL OF CUP 94-009, 3223 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD
Tne specif~c reasoas Lor the acpeal of F1anr,in~ Commission
a~nrov~i of CliP 94-009 a~e as `o=lows.
Condition 6~ ailows vehicular access off o~ Centinela if the
Farking and Traffic Engineer deems it is necessary for
incernal circulation Because of ~he exis~ing ~raf~ic
conges~~on on Cent~nela, tne Counci~ should cersider
amend~ng th~s cond_tioa te ca~egorically prohibit venicular
access off ef Centineia
Add~tional environmental review should be conducted
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RESOLUTION NO 8877
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
ON THE CHEVROLET/GEO AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP
AT 3223 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD
WHEREAS, a Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact
Report was issued in December, 1994; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Completion of a Draft Environmental
Impact Report was published in January of 1995; and
WHEREAS, a shortened review period was granted by the State
Clearinghouse and the Draft Environmental Impact Report was
circulated for a 30-day period; and
WHEREAS, in Marcn, 1995, the Final ~nvironmental Impact
Report was published; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission's environmental
determination was appealed to City Council and, ir. response to
that appeal, ~he sub~ect EIR was prepared for certification by
the City Council;
WHEREAS, on March 21, '_995, the City Council, as Lead City
Agency, reviewed the Final Environmental Impact Report,
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NOW, Ti-IEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 The City Council has reviewed and considered the
Final Environmental Impact Report on the Chevrolet/Geo Dealership
at 3223 Santa Monica Boulevard prior to acting on the project.
SECTION 2. The City Council certifies that the
environmental review for the project was conducted in full
compliance with State and City CEQA Guidelines, that there was
adequate public review of the Draft Environmental Impact Report,
that it has considered all comments on the Draft Environmental
Impact Report and responses to comments, that the Final
Environmental Impact Report adequately discusses all significant
environmental issues, that the Final Environmental Impact Report
reflects the ir_dependent judgement of the City, and that the City
Council has considered the contents of the Final Environmental
ImpacL Report in its decision-making process.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this Resolution, and thence=orth and thereafter the same shall be
in full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/ `~_ ~ e- ~ ~Gl~ /LG~
MARSHA J. I4I UTRIE
City Attorney
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Adopted and approved this Zlth of March. 1995
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Mayor
I hereby certify that the foregomg Resolution 8877 (CCS) was duly adopted at a
meeting of the City Council held on the 21th of March, 1995 by the followmg vote
Ayes Counctlmembers 9bdo. O'Connor, Greenberg. Genser. Rosenste~n, Ebner
Noes Councilmembers None
Abstain Councilmembers Vone
Absent Councilmembers Holbrook
ATTEST
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City Clerk
ATTACHMENT F
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RESOLUTION NC 88~8
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA MAKING CEQA FINDINGS
NECESSARY TO APPROVE CHEVROLET/GEO DEALERSHIP AT 3223 SANTA
MONICA BOULEVARD AND ADOPTING A
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATION
WHEREAS, the C~ty Council aas c=rti~ied an Eavironmental
~Mpac~ Report for the 22,901 square fcot Santa Monica
Chevro~et/Geo Automobile Dealership proposed to be constructed at
3223 Santa Monica Boulevard,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CSTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY O? SANTA MONICA
~OES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION =. Consistent with Article VI, Sec:ion 12 of the
~i~y cf Santa ~fonica CEQA Guideliaes and Sect~ons 15091 aad 15092
of ~h2 State of California CEQA Guidelines, the City Council
=inas that most imoacts resulting from the pro7ect can be reduced
to an acceptable level. Most significant environmental effects
as iden~ified below can feasibly be avoided. However, all of the
identi_`ied signifzcant effects are located at iatersections
controlled by the C_ty of Los Angeles, wnich will b= responsible
for approving and implementing the '_dentif~eci miticration
measures. Because Santa Monica does not aave the authority to
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implement the ider.tified mitigation measures and the remaining
unavo~dable significant effect cannot be fully mitiaated, and the
pro~ect furthers a policy identified ia the General Plan, the
City of Santa Monica adopts the Statement of Overriding
Consicierations discussed in Sect~on 2
(a) The final EIR determined that the proposed automobile
dealership could significantly impact traffic flow at the
=ntersection of Centinela Avenue and =nterstate 10 at the
westbound freeway ramp, the intersection of Centinela Avenue and
Santa Monica Boulevard, and the intersection of Centinela Avenue
and Wilshire Boulevard. Consistent w~th Article VI, Section 12
of the City CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091 of the State of
Calafornia CFQA Guidelines, the City Council finds that the
following mitigaticn measures have been required in the project
iif approved by the C~ty of ~os Angeles) whicn will r,iitigate
these traffic ~.mpacts to below the level of significance:
(1) For che westbound freeway ramp at the intersection of
Centinela Avenue and Interstate 10, Conditional Use Permit
94-009 requires that, if approved by the City of Los
Angeles, the aoplicant shali provide funding to restripe the
southbound aooroach and reconstruct or remove *_he northbound
median ~f needed to allow for one exclssive right *urn lane
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southbound plus one througu lane. If and wnen this is
completed, the impact identified for this intersection will
be fully mitigated
!2) For the ~ntersection cf Centinela Avenue and Santa
Monica Boulevard, Conditioaal Use Permit 94-009 requires
that, if approved by the City of Los Angeles, the applicant
shall provide funding for ~he restr?pina of the ncrthbound
and southbound approaches to provide an exclusive left turn
lane and througn lane. If and when this is completed, the
impact identified for this intersection will be fully
nitigated.
;3) For the intersection of Centinela Avenue and Wilshire
Soulevard, Conditional Use Permit 94-009 requires that, if
approved by the City of ~os Angeles, ~he appl~caat shall
nrovide funding to modify the sigr.al to provide for
protected/permitted left turn phasing ~n the westbound
direction. If and wnen ~his is completed, the impact
identified for this intersection will be fully mitiaated.
!b) The Final EIR found that the impact to the intersection
of Santa Monica Boulevard and Bundy Drive could not be mitigated
because of physical conscraints wnich prevent the widening of
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this ~ntersec~ion and because ~he signalizatioa o~ this
intersection has already ~eea inc'uded ia the City of Los
Angeles' "ATSAC" signalization imprcvement program.
(c) The CEQA-mandated environmentally superior alteraative
was found to be the Lower Density Alternative, which is analyzed
in Sectioa VI(b) of the Final EIR. In that the proposed
development is well below the maximum Floor Area Ratio permitted
at the site, and the applicant is r_ot proposing tc decrease the
size of the development, ~t is infeasible ~o require the
environmentally superior alternative
SECTION 2. The F~nai EIR found that the project would
result in a significant unavoidable adverse traffic impact at the
intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and 3undy Drive
Additionally, the C~ty of Santa Monica cannoc ensure
implementation of the mitigation measures lccated within the City
of Los Angeles' ~urisdiction. Cons~stent with Article VI,
Section 13 of the City CEQA Guidelines and Section 15093 of the
State cf California CEQA Guidelines, the City Council hereby
makes a Statement o~ Overr~dina Cons~deraticns and finds that the
benefits of the pro7ect outweigh its unavoidable environmental
impacts based on the following reasons:
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!al The proAOSed automobile dealership is consistent with
Generai Plan Policy 1.6.2 to "encourage aew and expanded
automobile dealership development on Santa Monica Boulevard so
that they may continue to p~ovide for the saies and service of
automobiles and related activ~ties."
ib) The proposed automobile dealership will benefit the
commur.ity because ~t wi11 further General Plan Policy 1.6.2 to
encourage the development of automobile deaierships on Santa
Monica Bouievard, a policy which was adopted by the City Council
following extensive community participation and public hearings.
(c) Additional~y, ~he proposed pro~ect was designed in a
neighborhood-friendly way with a Floor Area Ratic of 0.63, which
is considerably lower than the maximum F.A.R. of 1.15 allowed for
autcmobile dealerships on parcels over 22,500 square feet =a the
C4 (Highway Commercial) District;
!d) Although the project is beneficial to the community,
the associated Conditional Use Permit approved by the City of
Santa Monica requires ~mplementation ot mitigation measures
which, if approved by the City of Los Angeles, will fully
mitigate the impacts at three of four impacted intersections.
These mitigat~.on measures are located at intersections under the
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~urisdiction of the C~*y of Los Angeles and cannot be imnlemented
without the approval and participation of that city. At the
intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and Bundy Drive, the one
intersection ~denti~~ed to experience a signi~icant impact for
which no mitigation measure nas been identified, the significant
imoact is relat~vely small ian increase of .003 in the v/c ratio
during the AM Peak hourl and ~s outweighea by the beneficial
aspects to the community of the proposed project.
SECTION 3. Consistent with Section 21081.6(d) of the
California Environmental guaiity Act, the documents which
constitute the record of proceedings for approving this project
are located in the Planning and Community Development Department,
1685 Main Street, Room 212, Santa Monica, California. The
custodian of these documents is Associate Planner Drummond
Buckley.
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SECTSON 4. The City C1erK shall certify to the adoption of
this ~esolution, and thencefortn and thereafter the same shall be
in full force and effect
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
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Adopted and approved this 21th of March. 1995
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Mayor
I hereby certify that the foregomg Resoluuon 8878 (CCS) was duly adopted at a
meeang of the City Council held on the 21th of Mazch, 1995 by the following voce
Ayes Councilmembers Abdo, O'Connor. Greenbere. Genser, Rosenstein, Ebner
Noes Councilmembers: None
Abstam• Counciimembers• None
Absent. Councilmembers. Holbrook
ATTEST
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