Item No. 2
August 16, 2023
6:30 p.m.
Public Hearing
TO: Chair Mansuri and
Members of the Planning Commission
APPLICATIONS
PRJ2023-00003 – ZON-2023-0014, ZON-2023-0015
APPLICANT
Ralph Kim
LOCATION
312 North Euclid Street
SUMMARY AND APPLICATIONS REQUESTED
The applicant is requesting a Major Site Plan, pursuant to Fullerton Municipal Code (FMC) Chapter 15.47, and a Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to FMC Chapters 15.30.040.D and 15.70, to construct an automobile service station on property zoned G-C, General Commercial, located at 312 North Euclid Street.
CEQA DETERMINATION
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
AUTHORIZATION/GUIDELINES
Major Site Plan – Section 15.47.040 of Chapter 15.47 authorizes the Planning Commission to act on a Major Site Plan, considering compliance with the development standards for the zone (15.30.050) and design review criteria (15.47.060).
Conditional Use Permit – Fullerton Municipal Code Section 15.70.010 of Chapter 15.70 authorizes the Planning Commission to review and act on a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) request based on the findings contained in Section 15.70.040.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
On August 3, 2023, the City sent a Public Hearing Notice to a total of 63 owners and occupants of property within a 300-foot radius of the project site including those specifically requesting to be notified. Notification was posted in one location on the project site on August 3, 2023. The notice was also posted on the City’s website and at the Maintenance Services Department, Main Library, Museum Center, and City Hall on the Public Notice Boards. In addition, notice was published in the Fullerton News Tribune on August 3, 2023. As of the printing of this report, no correspondence has been received regarding this item.
PROJECT BACKGROUND / PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Project Applicant:
Ralph Kim
Property Owner:
Trifecta Property Investments LLC
Property Location:
312 North Euclid Street
General Location:
East side of Euclid Street, approximately 80 feet south of Chapman Avenue Parcel Number(s):
031-221-02, 031-221-03, 031-221-21
Existing Community Development Type (General Plan Land Use Designation):
Commercial Use
Existing Zoning
Classification:
G-C, General Commercial
Site Size:
79,616 sq. ft. (1.82 acres)
Existing Conditions:
The property is currently developed with one commercial building which accommodates a 20,990-square-foot grocery store. The grocery store is adjacent to another commercial property developed with a multi-tenant commercial building. Both commercial properties are encumbered by a parking agreement.
Parking:
The project will result in 112 parking spaces.
Surrounding Land Uses
and Zoning:
North: Commercial buildings on property zoned G-C (General Commercial).
East: Single-family residences on property zoned R-1-7.2 (Single-Family Residential, minimum lot size 7,200 sq. ft.) and a Multi-Family Residential building on property zoned R-3 (Multi-Family Residential).
West: Euclid Street across which are Commercial buildings on property zoned G-C.
South: Commercial buildings on property zoned G-C and O-P (Office Professional).
ANALYSIS
Major Site Plan (ZON-2023-0014):
The proposal includes the construction of an automobile service station with eight fueling stations and a control building at the northernmost portion of the property, adjacent to an existing convenience store. The service station will be unmanned with self-service gas pumps and does not include the construction of a store or attendant booth. The proposed hours of operation are from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and the gas station will be an ancillary use to the Provecho Market.
New Structures
The proposed project entails removing 14 parking stalls to accommodate the new facility (see Attachment 3). The four gas pumps, each with two dispensers, would be housed under a 1,764-square-foot canopy. The columns for the canopy will have a stucco exterior with horizontal score lines and the roof portion will have metal fascia panels. An 84-square-foot gas station control room is proposed within a landscape planter located on the west side of the service station and will be finished to match the canopy structure.
Circulation
Vehicular access to the new service station will primarily be via two existing 30-foot-wide drive approaches off Euclid Street. Additionally, access to the service station will also be possible from an existing drive approach off Chapman Avenue. On-site circulation will be accommodated via a 28-foot-wide drive aisle, proposed on the south side of the service station, that would allow traffic to circulate around the station. The drive aisle will accommodate a full-size tanker truck to service the station without obstructing through traffic. All queuing of cars is anticipated to stay on-site as the service station would be set back 73 feet from Euclid Street and would allow for stacking of at least six vehicles.
Landscaping and On-Site Improvements
The project includes constructing extensive site improvements. Landscaping improvements include new tree wells throughout the parking area to comply with zoning code shading requirements, construction of four new landscape planters on the north side of the property, and refurbishing the existing planters with new landscaping and water efficient irrigation. Tree species include 24-inch box size Burgundy Dessert Willow and Australian Willow and 36-inch box size Mexican Fan Palms that will be planted in the existing planter running along Euclid Street. Additionally, a continuous hedge with live plant material will be maintained along the front setback to soften the parking area and provide an aesthetically pleasing view from the public right-of-way.
Other site improvements include enhanced entry pavement, such as stamped and colored concrete, that will be placed at the two existing driveways off Euclid Street. A condition of approval has been placed on the project to rehabilitate the two existing pole signs that are within the front setback of the property along Euclid Street. Additionally, any unused sign cabinet will be required to be removed prior to issuance of permit final.
Conditional Use Permit (ZON-2023-0015):
FMC 15.30.040.D specifies the requirements for service stations and car wash locations in General Commercial Zones:
Service station and car wash sites shall be located at the intersection of two arterial-width highways or at the intersection of a freeway or flood-control channel abutting a freeway and an arterial-width highway unless the service station or car wash is an accessory use and an integral part of the operation of a department store, membership warehouse, hotel, or other similar facility.
The service station will be operated in conjunction with the existing grocery store on the property as per the hours previously identified. Provecho Market operates from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and has 25 staff running the store during normal business hours. Both the grocery store and service station will be under the same ownership and any in-person support would be provided by grocery store staff since the service station would contain self-serve automated gas pumps. Signage directing customers to the market will be conditioned in the resolution to ensure that issues are addressed by on-site personnel.
As conditioned and detailed in the findings and facts contained in the attached resolution, the proposed use will not be detrimental to the site or surrounding uses as required for CUP approval and additionally complies with the criteria established by 15.30.040.D.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The project is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines 15303. This (Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) exemption consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt Planning Commission Resolution Nos. PC-2023-21 and PC-2023-22, including recommended conditions, entitled:
Major Site Plan - Resolution No. PC-2023-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA approving a major site plan to construct an automobile service station on property zoned G-C, General commercial, located at 312 north euclid street Conditional Use Permit - Resolution No. PC-2023-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA approving a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to allow an automobile service station on property zoned G-C, General commercial, located at 312 north euclid street DATED: August 16, 2023
Prepared by: Reviewed by:
________________________ ________________________
Edgardo Caldera Chris Schaefer
Senior Planner Planning Manager, AICP
Approved for Agenda by:
________________________
Sunayana Thomas
Director of Community and Economic Development
Attachments to Report:
Draft Planning Commission Resolution No. PC-2023-21 – Major Site Plan Draft Planning Commission Resolution No. PC-2023-22 – Conditional Use Permit Project Plans
Public Hearing Notice
Item No. 2 Page 3 PRJ2023-00003
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THE EDUCATION COMMUNITY
303 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, California 92832-1775 (714) 738-6598 · Fax (714) 738-3110 · Website: www.cityoffullerton.com
THE EDUCATION COMMUNITY
303 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, California 92832-1775 (714) 738-6598 · Fax (714) 738-3110 · Website: www.cityoffullerton.com
THE EDUCATION COMMUNITY
303 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, California 92832-1775 (714) 738-6598 · Fax (714) 738-3110 · Website: www.cityoffullerton.com
THE EDUCATION COMMUNITY
303 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, California 92832-1775 (714) 738-6598 · Fax (714) 738-3110 · Website: www.cityoffullerton.com
THE EDUCATION COMMUNITY
303 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, California 92832-1775 (714) 738-6598 · Fax (714) 738-3110 · Website: www.cityoffullerton.com
THE EDUCATION COMMUNITY
303 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, California 92832-1775 (714) 738-6598 · Fax (714) 738-3110 · Website: www.cityoffullerton.com
THE EDUCATION COMMUNITY
303 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, California 92832-1775 (714) 738-6598 · Fax (714) 738-3110 · Website: www.cityoffullerton.com
THE EDUCATION COMMUNITY
303 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, California 92832-1775 (714) 738-6598 · Fax (714) 738-3110 · Website: www.cityoffullerton.com Planning Commission Staff Report – 312 North Euclid Street August 16, 2023
CITY OF FULLERTON
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