Planning Commission Resolution No. 22-16 Page 1 of 3
CITY OF LATHROP
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 22-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LATHROP
APPROVING A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE PROPOSED LATHROP
CROSSROADS INDUSTRIAL PROJECT (SPR-22-64)
WHEREAS, the City of Lathrop Planning Commission held a duly noticed public meeting to consider the Lathrop Crossroads Industrial project pursuant to the Lathrop Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the request is for a Site Plan Review to construct the following development options: one (1) 448,904 square foot warehouse building consisting of 251 total parking stalls (243 standard, 8 ADA), 144 trailer parking stalls, 13 bicycle spaces, 50 truck dock stations, and 12,000 square feet of office space, OR three (3) warehouse buildings totaling 386,179 square feet consisting of 423 parking stalls (411 standard, 12 ADA), 62 trailer parking stalls, 13 bicycle spaces, 74 truck dock stations, and 20,000 square feet of office space. The project will include various improvements such as landscaping, lighting, and extension of public utilities; and WHEREAS, the property is located at 1101 D’Arcy Parkway (APN: 198-130-54, -55, -56, - 57, -58); and
WHEREAS, the subject parcels are located in a General Industrial (GI) General Plan designation, and are located within the General Industrial (IG, General Manufacturing Crossroads Overlay) Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Public Resource Code Section 21000 et. seq. and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15000 et. seq., the City of Lathrop prepared and circulated an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for a 20-day public review period beginning September 28, 2022 and ending October 18, 2022, that evaluated the potential environmental effects of the proposed project; and
WHEREAS, on the basis of the whole record before the Planning Commission, which is documented in the project files of the City of Lathrop Community Development Department, it was determined that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, required mitigation measures will be implemented to reduce these effects to a less than significant level. Mitigation measures are incorporated and included as part of the Conditions of Approval for the project; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project meets all setback, parking, landscaping and lot coverage and setback requirements of the Lathrop Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, proper notice of this public meeting was given in all respects as required by law; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed all written evidence and oral testimony presented to date.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Lathrop does hereby make the following findings:
1. Site Plan Review Findings. Pursuant to Section 17.100.050 of the Lathrop Municipal Code (LMC), the Planning Commission finds as follows:
a. The proposed Site Plan Review complies with all applicable provisions of Chapter
17.100;
b. The proposed Site Plan Review is consistent with the site improvements listed in Chapter 17.100 (a. through i.) and improvements are such that traffic congestion is avoided and pedestrian and vehicular safety and welfare are protected and there will not be adverse effects on surrounding properties;
c. Proposed lighting for the project area is so arranged as to deflect away from adjoining properties; and
d. The proposed Site Plan Review is compatible with surrounding land uses and will not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the City.
2. The Planning Commission finds that the proposed project is consistent with the General Industrial land use goals and policies the City of Lathrop General Plan, and will comply with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and design standards of the Lathrop Municipal Code upon development, as conditioned.
3. The Planning Commission finds that the requirements and conditions of this resolution are reasonable in preserving, protecting, providing for, and fostering the health, safety, and welfare of the citizenry in general, and the persons who work in or visit the development in particular.
4. The Planning Commission finds that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, required mitigation measures will be implemented to reduce these effects to a less than significant level. Mitigation measures are incorporated and included as part of the Conditions of Approval for the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Lathrop based on substantial evidence in the administrative record of proceedings and pursuant to its independent review and consideration, does hereby Approve Site Plan Review No. SPR-22-64, subject to the Conditions of Approval listed as Attachment #3 of the November 30, 2022 Staff Report, incorporated by reference herein.