CITY OF ARTESIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
DATE: July 16, 2024 Regular
Planning Commission
Meeting
TO: Honorable Chairperson and
Members of the Planning
Commission
FROM: Okina Dor, Community Development Director
Peter Kann, Planning Manager
Carolyn Camarena, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: Case 2024-17 – Dong Ah Development Inc
A request for approval for the following applications:
1) Conditional Use Permit for Automated Drive-Through
Carwash with EV Charging Stations
2) Design Review for a Two-Story Commercial Retail Building with Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
3) A Comprehensive Sign Program and
4) Lot Merger for the proposed development located at 11701 South Street in the Commercial General (C-G) Zone and
making a determination of categorical exemption under
CEQA Guideline Section 15332 In-fill Development.
PC Resolution No. 2024-07P
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
1. Open and conduct a public hearing;
2. Find that the proposed ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15332 Infill Development; and
3. Adopt Resolution 2024-07P: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA APPROVING A REQUEST FOR 1) A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN AUTOMATED DRIVE-THROUGH CARWASH WITH SELFSERVICE VACUUM STATIONS 2) DESIGN REVIEW FOR A TWO STORY
COMMERCIAL RETAIL BUILDING AND AN AUTOMATED DRIVE THROUGH CARWASH WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS 3) DESIGN REVIEW FOR A COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM AND 4) LOT MERGER FOR THE SUBJECT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11701 SOUTH STREET WITHIN THE
COMMERCIAL GENERAL (C-G) ZONE
BACKGROUND:
0BThe applicant, Dong Ah Development USA Inc., is requesting approvals for several land use entitlement applications to develop the property with a two-story commercial retail building, automated drive-through carwash with self-vacuum stations, retail and restaurant uses, and electric vehicle charging stations at 11701 South Street (Assessor Parcel No. 7039-014-018). The subject site encompass approximately 47,292 square feet of gross area which is currently undeveloped and subdivided into six assessor parcel number (lots). As part of the project, the applicant submitted a parcel merger exhibit (Attachment 1) that proposes to merge all lots into one parcel to accommodate the proposed carwash project.
DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY:
ADDRESS: 11701 South Street
ZONING: C-G (Commercial General)
GENERAL PLAN: South Street Gateway Commercial
ADJACENT DEVELOPMENT: NORTH: Single Family Residential (R-1) Zone SOUTH: Commercial Planned Development
(CPD) Zone
EAST: General Commercial (C-G)
WEST: General Commercial (C-G)
EXISTING USES: Undeveloped land approximately 1 acre in size that was previously developed with a retail store
ASSESSOR NO. 7039-014-018
SIZE: Approximately 1 acres or 47,292 square feet parcel The applicant desires to develop the property with a two-story commercial retail building, automated drive-through car wash with self-vacuum stations, retail uses, and electric vehicle charging stations within the C-G Zone which requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Design Review (DR). The applicant submitted renderings and architectural plans highlighting the project’s site design and architectural details.
Carwash Tunnel Building
Proposed
Carwash Tunnel 4,000 SF
Office 600 SF
Story 1 story
Proposed Height 28 feet
Retail/Restaurant Tenant Suite Building
Proposed
Retail 3,200 SF
Restaurant 3,000 SF
Story 2 story
Proposed Height 31 feet
Site Features
Proposed
Parking Spaces 54 total (3 ADA)
Carwash Vacuum Parking 17 spaces
EV Parking spaces 8 charging spaces (3 ADA)
Landscaping 5,781 SF (8%)
Proposed Sign program
The project includes the following sign types and dimensions. The wall signs are back-lit channel letters:
a) Carwash Tunnel (Building A) – 3 total wall signs
b) Retail/Restaurant (Building B) – 14 wall signs (7 future tenant spaces) c) Monument Sign - 1
d) Car Wash Menu Sign -1
e) Incidental sign such as directional signs and non-commercial sign will be reviewed administratively prior to issuance of permits
ANALYSIS
Code Amendment
In 2024, the City adopted Ordinance No. 24-952 which added Section 9-2.3203 (“Uses Permitted Subject to Conditional Use Permits) of Article 32 (Commercial General Zone) of Chapter 2 (Zoning) of Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Artesia Municipal subsection (ff) as follows:
(ff) Automobile EV Charging Stations. Electric Vehicles (EV) charging stations and other sustainable/green construction applications and a Drive-Thru Car Wash with vacuum stations, may be allowed as primary uses subject to a conditional use permit when combined with existing or proposed retail and restaurant uses per section 9-2.3202 of this code subject to these following restrictions:
(1) The minimum property lot size shall be forty-three thousand (43,000) square feet. (2) The EV charging stations and drive-thru carwash will be fully automated with wash and rinse services with dedicated self-vacuum parking stations.
(3) The required parking for the drive-thru carwash station will be in the form of vacuum stations at a rate of not less than one (1) parking space per 250 square feet of gross floor area of drive-thru carwash and shall provide any and all required American Disability Act (ADA) parking. All required parking for the retail and restaurant shall be in accordance with Article 11 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) of Chapter 2 (Zoning) of Title 9 (Planning and Zoning).
(4) The Drive-thru carwash must have the minimum vehicle queueing of five (5) vehicles. If the queueing of vehicles results in negative impacts to the flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic in the public right of way, or to the general health, safety, and welfare of the public, the City is authorized to require a vehicle queueing management plan, which shall address said negative impacts to the sole satisfaction of the City. The City shall be authorized to impose reasonable conditions of approval to eliminate or mitigate any negative impact of the vehicle queueing.
(5) The drive-thru carwash must provide EV charging stations at a rate of not less than one (1) EV parking space per 500 square feet of gross floor area of drive-thru carwash. (6) The drive-thru carwash must not exceed 75% of the total gross floor area of the proposed or existing principal uses.
(7) The Drive-thru carwash must obtain all necessary licenses, approvals, and permits from all applicable local, county, state, and federal public agencies. (8) In addition to the development standards as set forth in Section 9-2.3205, the Drivethru carwash must meet the following development standards:
(a) The automated drive-through car wash structure/building shall comply with the following minimum setbacks:
I. Front: 55 feet
II. Interior Side: 4 feet
III. Street Side: 100 feet
IV. Rear: 110 feet
(9) The total existing or proposed retail and restaurant uses/building shall be a minimum of 6,200 square foot.
The project complies with all provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and Based on the evidence in the record and all other applicable information presented, Planning Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the application for the following reasons:
Conditional Use Permit Findings
1. Consistency with City’s General Plan and Development Standards: The proposed use for will allow the development of two separate free standing building (Self-drive through carwash building and a multi-tenant commercial retail/restaurant building). The proposed project, which is an in-fill development project which proposes to redevelop the site previously occupied by a retail commercial building, is consistent with the General Plan and Development Standards of the Artesia Municipal Code. The project has a designation of South Street Gateway Commercial per the General Plan which “provides for the enhancement of retail and service uses along the South Street corridor”. The development of the 4,000 square feet drive-thru car wash, 600 square feet office, and the 3,200 square feet commercial retail/restaurant building substantially complies with all applicable development standards such as setbacks, minimum parking requirements, landscape requirements, on-site circulation, loading area, etc.
2. Design of Development will not have an Adverse Effect on the Health, Safety and General Welfare: The subject site is an in-fill development which was previously occupied by a commercial retail store. The project is approved subject to the attached conditions of approval to ensure the project substantially complies with all provisions of the Artesia Municipal Code. The proposed use will not have an adverse effect on the health, safety and general welfare of the community. Two technical studies were prepared analyzing the project’s potential impacts in regards to noise study and traffic (Vehicle Miles Traveled [VMT]). The VMT study concluded that the components of the 6,200 square feet development does not exceed the 50,000 square feet threshold under the local serving retail project screening criteria. Pursuant to the VMT study, the proposed project is presumed to have a less than significant VMT impact. The project’s Noise Impact Analysis analyzed the existing noise level measurement within the area which measured 61 dba. The result of the analysis determined that with noise mitigations, such as the incorporation of an 8 feet wall at certain areas of the property line, the project would not exceed the average ambient noise level of 61 dba, which would be less than significant. In conclusion, approval of the project will not have an adverse effect on the health safety and general welfare.
3. Project is Adequate in Size and Shape: The proposed project is an in-fill development with an automated drive-through car wash (4,000 square foot tunnel) with an office space (600 square feet) and a separate commercial building (3,000 square feet restaurant use and a 3,200 square feet retail building). The project site is surrounded by residential and commercial uses. The areas adjacent to the project site includes the following uses: North: Existing single family residences immediately adjacent; East: Existing commercial uses and single family residences opposite the adjacent alley; South: Existing commercial uses opposite South Street; and West: Existing commercial uses and single-family residences. The proposed project complies with all applicable development standards and is adequate in size and shape for the development of a drive-through carwash and commercial retail/restaurant building.
4. Project is Served by Adequate Highways and Streets: The site is currently served by highways adequate in width and improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such use will generate. The General Plan identifies South Street as an arterial street. The property is south of 187th Street which is identified as a Collector road which “provides principal access to residential areas or connect streets of higher classifications to permit adequate traffic circulation”. Pursuant to the VMT study, the proposed project is presumed to have a less than significant VMT. The use is in line with the types of businesses supported by the surrounding highways and streets.
Design Review Findings Required
1. The design and layout of the proposed development or structures is consistent with the City’s general plan, any applicable specific plan, any applicable design guidelines, and the development standards set forth in this chapter: The proposed project, an in-fill development with an automated drive-through car wash (4,000 square foot tunnel) with an office space (600 square feet) and a separate commercial building (3,000 square feet restaurant use and a 3,200 square feet retail building, is located within the General Plan 2030’s South Street Gateway Commercial land use designation area that is envisioned as an area that “…enhancement of retail service uses along the South Street which encourages higher intensity and integrated development area.” (Artesia General Plan 2030, page LU-10). The project meets Community Policy LU 1.2 which encourage a wide variety of commercial services by developing a two story commercial retail building, an automated drive-through car wash, and EV chargers. The project meets Community Goal 3.0 as the site is current an undeveloped lot approximately 1 acre in size that was previously developed with a retail store. The project will develop the underused commercial zoned and provide a mix of commercial uses to revitalize subject site. The project meets Community Policy LU 3.1 which encourages a mix of retail shops and services as the two story commercial retail building will allow both retail and restaurant uses within the proposed multi-tenant suite building that better meet the needs of the area’s present and future customers. The project meets all development standards per the C-G zone, and the design is compatible with the development that surrounds it. The design and layout of the proposed development is consistent with the general plan, development standards for the C-G zone, and design guidelines.
2. The design of the structures, including the layout, size, shape, mass, height, architectural elements and other design factors are appropriate to the size and shape of the lot and are compatible and harmonious with the uses and structures on adjacent properties: The project site is approximately an acre in size and the project’s layout, size, mass, height, and architectural are compatible with uses and structures on adjacent properties. The project site is surrounded by residential and commercial uses. The areas adjacent to the
project site includes the following uses: North: Existing single family residences immediately adjacent; East: Existing commercial uses and single family residences opposite the adjacent alley; South: Existing commercial uses opposite South Street; and West: Existing commercial uses and single-family residences. In addition, the project meets all applicable setback within the C-G zone and proposed two-story buildings are compatible with other similar two story buildings along South Street.
3. The design of the project will provide a desirable environment for its occupants, the visiting public and its neighbors through good aesthetic use of high-quality building materials, design elements, colors, textures, and landscape features: The proposed commercial project is designed to be in compliance with the Los Angeles County Building and Fire Code. The project will use high quality building material that meets both structural requirements as well as being designed to comply with all fire safety ratings. The vacant site will be developed with two new buildings with new landscaping that meets the City’s water efficient landscaping requirements. The improvements to the existing building will promote longevity in design and durability. The buildings on the property will be painted to comply with the City’s color guideline.
4. The building materials and design features are of a quality and type that will remain aesthetically appealing over time without necessitating frequent and unrealistic maintenance or replacement: The proposed building materials are durable and are of a quality and type that will remain aesthetically appealing over time without necessitating frequent and unrealistic maintenance or replacement. The project will meet the Los Angeles County Building Code to ensure the project will remain aesthetically appealing over time.
ENVIRONMENTAL:
Planning Commission has determined that the proposed Zoning Code Amendment and the Development Agreement (the “Project”) is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15332 In-fill Development Projects. The Planning Commission hereby adopts this CEQA finding.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
Notice of the public hearing was published in the Los Cerritos Community News on June 7, 2024 and July 5, 2024. Notice of the public hearing was also posted at three locations within City’s bulletin board.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Lot Merger
2. Renderings
3. Site Plan, Floor Plan, and Elevations
4. Comprehensive Sign Program
5. Vehicle Miles Travel Study
6. Noise Study
7. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2024-07P
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EQUIPMENT ROOM
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CARWASH TUNNEL
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UNI-SEX RESTROOM
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Five Star Express Car Wash,
11701 South St Artesia, CA 90701
Restaurant & Retail
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Five Star Express Car Wash,
11701 South St Artesia, CA 90701
Restaurant & Retail
1 PRELIMINARY LANDSCAPE PLAN SCALE: 1/16" = 1'- 0"
N 0' 10' 20' 40' PAVING LEGENDS CONCRETE PAVING GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS HONEY LOCUST KEY NOTES 1. SIGN EXISTING CONCRETE PAVING TO REMAIN PRELIMINARY LANDSCAPE PLAN 1/16"=1'-0" LP-1 SOUTH ST. CERCIS OCCIDENTALIS WESTERN REDBUD DODONAEA VISCOSA HOPBUSH ALOE STRIATA CORAL ALOE SALVIA LEUCANTHA 'MIDNIGHT' MEXICAN BUSH SAGE AGAVE ATTENUATA FOXTAIL AGAVE LAVANDULA STOECHAS 'ANOUK' FORTNIGHT LILY ANOUK SPANISH LAVENDER DIETES BICOLOR 'PIGEON POINT' BACCHARIS PILULARIS DWARF COYOTE BUSH SENECIO MANDRALISCAE KLEINIA MEXICAN FEATHER GRASS NASSELLA TENUISSIMA NATURAL GRAY COLOR BRICK PAVING PLANTING AREA 1 7-06-2024 2. TRASH
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 9, 2024 ITEM NO: 11A
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Appointment of Abel Avalos as City Manager
FROM: Melissa Burke, Interim City Manager
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
HongDao Nguyen, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution No. 24-3016, Appointing Abel Avalos as City Manager and Approving an Employment Agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The position of City Manager has been filled on an interim basis by Melissa Burke, the City’s Deputy City Manager, since June 2024. The City Council hired a recruiting consultant, solicited applications, and held interviews with candidates. Following the interviews, the City Council directed its consultant to negotiate an employment agreement with Abel Avalos as City Manager.
ANALYSIS:
The proposed employment agreement has an effective date of September 9, 2024; however, the start date for Mr.
Avalos would be October 8, 2024. The new City Manager would function as the chief executive officer of the City with all powers and duties, as outlined in the Artesia Municipal Code. The City Council would review the City Manager annually and provide written goals to be accomplished over the next year, in line with Council policy objectives. The City Manager would serve at the discretion of the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City Manager would be paid an annual salary within the range of the City Manager’s Salary Schedule: Step A $166,237.50 – Step K $268,678.33. The City Manager would also receive the following benefits:
$400 monthly car allowance
Health insurance commiserate with Unrepresented Managers and/or medical opt-out of $1,000 a month Health Reimbursement Account of $600
Term Life of $300,000
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
Deferred compensation contribution of $12,000 annually
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution No. 24-3016, Appointing Abel Avalos as City Manager and Approving an Employment Agreement.