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HomeMy WebLinkAbout091108 DH AgendaAGENDA TEMECULA PLANNING DIRECTOR'S HEARING REGULAR MEETING September 11, 20081:30 p.m. TEMECULA CITY HALL MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM 43200 Business Park Drive Temecula, CA 92590 CALL TO ORDER: PUBLIC COMMENTS Debbie Ubnoske, Director of Planning A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address the Planning Director on items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. If you desire to speak to the Planning Director about an item not listed on the Agenda, a white "Request to Speak" form should be filled out and filed with the Planning Director. When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and address Item No. 1 1:30 p.m. Project Number: PA06-0150 Project Type: Minor Conditional Use Permit Project Title: Dogtopia Applicant: Matthew Fagan Consulting Services Project Description: A Minor Conditional Use Permit to operate a dog daycare facility within an existing 5,473 square foot industrial building Location: 27629 Commerce Center Drive Environmental Action: Exempt per CEQA Section 15301, Class 1 Existing Facilities Project Planner: Dana Schuma The agenda packet (including staff reports) will be available forview ng at City Hall's Planning Department Public Counter located at 43200 Business Park Drive and at the Temecula Library located at 30600 Pauba Road during normal business hours. The packet will be available for viewing the Friday before the Director's Hearing after 4:00 p.m. You may also access the packet the Friday before the meeting after 4:00 P.M. on the City's website at www.cityoftemecula.org. R:\Di=tora Hmring\Agendw\2008\09-I1-2008 Agenda.dod STAFF REPORT — PLANNING CITY OF TEMECULA DIRECTOR'S HEARING DATE OF MEETING: September 11, 2008 PREPARED BY: Dana Schuma, Case Planner PROJECT Planning Application Number PA08-0150, a Minor Conditional Use SUMMARY: Permit for a dog daycare facility to operate within an existing industrial building located at 27629 Commerce Center Drive RECOMMENDATION: Approve with Conditions CEQA: Categorically Exempt Section 15301, Class 1 Existing Facilities PROJECT DATA SUMMARY Name of Applicant: Dogtopia General Plan Industrial Park (IP) Designation: Zoning Designation: Light Industrial (LI) Existing Conditions/ Land Use: Site: Existing Industrial Business Complex North: Existing Light Industrial Businesses South: Existing Light Industrial Businesses East: Existing Commercial Businesses West: Murrieta Creek Existing/Proposed Min/Max Allowable or Required Lot Area: N/A N/A Total Floor Area/Ratio: N/A N/A Landscape Area/Coverage: N/A N/A Parking Required/Provided: 10 spaces proposed 5 spaces required BACKGROUND SUMMARY Planning Application No. PA08-0150 is a request for a Minor Conditional Use Permit by Dogtopia to operate a dog daycare facility within an existing 5,475 square foot industrial building GAPLANNINGX2008\PA08-0150 Dogtopia Minor CUPTIanning\Stafl Report.doc 1 located at 27629 Commerce Center Drive in the Light Industrial (LI) zone. Matthew Fagan Consulting Services submitted an application on July 2, 2008. A DRC meeting was held on August 14, 2008, to discuss staff concerns with use compatibility, proximity next to Murrieta Creek and water quality, and fire safety. The applicant addressed these concerns and resubmitted plans on August 20, 2008. Staff has worked with the applicant to ensure that all concerns have been addressed, and the applicant concurs with the recommended Conditions of Approval. ANALYSIS Development Code Section 17.10.020.A.2 requires the approval of a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow for a dog kennel, such as Dogtopia daycare facility, to operate in the Light Industrial (LI) zoning district. The project, as conditioned, is compatible with the adjacent uses and is not anticipated to have an adverse effect on the surrounding businesses or tenants. The project proposes minor changes to the exterior of the existing building which include the removal of a roll -up door and the addition of a fenced outdoor activity area along the north side of the unit. The proposed activity area is a confined play area for the dogs and includes three shade sails and artificial grass over one half of the 1,836 square foot area. A six-foot high vinyl fence painted to match the building will be added to secure the play area. This area is proposed behind an existing metal fence and is not visible from the public right-of-way. The site is located adjacent to Murrieta Creek; therefore, run-off from the outdoor play area must be captured in a trench drain filter to prevent creek pollution. Both the outdoor and indoor areas will be cleaned throughout the day and at the end of the day they will be treated with an environmentally safe disinfectant solution to neutralize bacteria and odor. Sanitizers and cleaning supplies are used on a regular basis to minimize the impact of odors. The facility is designed to minimized noise impacts as well. Outside activities are closely monitored by the daycare staff and any dogs that bark excessively will be moved inside the facility. Rubber flooring is used on the interior of the concrete building to help with sound reduction as well. The applicant provided a "Statement of Operations" (attached) for staff review in determining the appropriateness of the proposed use. The maximum number of dogs at the facility will be limited to 73 dogs for day care and 40 dogs for overnight care. The kennel will operate Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be three work shifts per day. The first staff member will arrive at 6 a.m. everyday to attend to the overnight dogs. For dogs scheduled to stay overnight one staff member will remain on site until 11 p.m. everyday. The daycare will have four to five employees on site per shift. Currently there are 13 parking spaces available for the existing 5,475 square foot industrial building. The dog daycare facility will utilize three parking spaces for an outside play area. This will leave ten spaces available for employees and for the drop-off and pick-up of dogs. Based on the proposed number of employees and the nature of the pick-up and drop-off type of business, parking needs are anticipated to be minimal. The City's Development Code does not specify parking standards for this type of business; therefore staff considered the type of business and number of employees to determine that a total of ten parking spaces are adequate for business operations. Drop-off and pick-up takes approximately a few minutes; therefore, GAPLANNING\20081PA08-0150 Dogtopia Minor CUPtPIanning\Staff Report.doc 2 staff has determined that five spaces, calculated at 1 per 1,000 square feet of industrial space, is consistent with the Development Code and sufficient to accommodate the use. Staff has identified no major concerns following review of the proposed project. The proposed use is within an existing industrial park and, as conditioned, is compatible with the surrounding uses. All concerns identified by staff have been addressed within the Conditions of Approval, including noise, odor, and run-off. The project has also been reviewed by the City of Temecula Building and Safety Department, Fire Prevention Bureau they have issued Conditions of Approval. The project has also been conditioned to require that any new construction will require that the applicant obtain all applicable building and fire permits prior to the commencement of any construction work or tenant improvements that may be necessary. LEGAL NOTICING REQUIREMENTS Notice of the public hearing was published in the Californian on August 30, 2008, and mailed to the property owners within the required 600-foot radius. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project has been deemed to be categorically exempt from further environmental review. Section 15301, Class 1 Existing Facilities The project involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use. The proposed use is within an existing multi -tenant building. The site contains sufficient parking spaces and improvements for the proposed use. No expansion of the building is proposed for the dog kennel. The building is not being expanded and the approval will not result in a significant expansion beyond that which exists currently. FINDINGS Development Code Section 17.04.010 —Conditional Use Permits The proposed conditional use is consistent with the General Plan and the Development Code. The proposed conditional use is consistent with the policies and land use designation of the General Plan and the standards of the Development Code. The project site is zoned Light Industrial (LI), which allows for dog kennels provided a Conditional Use Permit is approved and the parking is consistent with the required demand. The site is properly designed, and as conditioned, is physically suitable for the use type. The use, as conditioned, is also consistent with other applicable requirements of State law and local ordinances, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and fire and building codes. The proposed conditional use is compatible with the nature, condition and development of adjacent uses, buildings and structures and the proposed conditional use will not adversely affect the adjacent uses, buildings or structures. GAPLANNING120081PA08-0150 Dogtopia Minor CUP1PIanning\Staff Report.doc 3 The proposed conditional use is compatible with the nature, condition and development of the adjacent uses, building and structures and the proposed conditional use will not adversely affect the adjacent uses, buildings or structures as the facility has been designed to minimize any odor or noise impacts. The adjacent uses located within the same building as the proposed conditional use are uses that are consistent with the Light Industrial zoning designation. The dog kennel operation is not anticipated to affect the other uses on -site. The site for a proposed conditional use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the yards, walls, fences, parking and loading facilities, buffer areas, landscaping, and other development features prescribed in this development code to integrate the use with other uses in the neighborhood. The site for the proposed conditional use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the yards, walls, fences, parking and loading facilities, buffer areas, landscaping and other development features prescribed in the Development Code in order to integrate the use with the other uses in the neighborhood. The building was constructed to ensure adequate space for the construction of all necessary walls, fences, yards, buffer areas and landscape areas for future uses. The conditional use proposes minor changes to the secure parking area to accommodate the use. An analysis of the parking area has determined that there is adequate parking provided on the site to support the use during regular business hours. As conditioned, the conditional use will adequately integrate into the existing business complex and is anticipated to be a compatible use. The nature of the proposed conditional use is not detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the community. The nature of the proposed conditional use is not detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the community. The proposed conditional use is a dog kennel in a light industrial zone. It has been determined that the proposed conditional use, as conditioned, will not adversely impact the adjacent buildings, uses or structures and that the use is compatible with the surrounding area. The health, safety and general welfare of the community is not anticipated to be adversely impacted by the conditional use, as the project meets all applicable Development Code requirements, which are intended to help preserve and protect the health, safety and general welfare of the community. ATTACHMENTS Vicinity Map Plan Reductions Resolution Exhibit A - Draft Conditions of Approval Statement of Justification Statement of Operations Notice of Public Hearing GAPLANNING\2008TA08-0150 Dogtopia Minor CUPtPlanninglStaff Report.doc 4 VICINITY MAP e� , , \\ ProjectSite \�� €r �a 0 45 W 180 vo PLAN REDUCTIONS �� I�hlill Is : I I I I anus Ja} B d ft(] 6Z9LZ a. c Q F F F F 0 .14 m L Gn® mou iom s aovb[ a' Lv L® 4a n J DH RESOLUTION 08- DH RESOLUTION NO. 08- A RESOLUTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA08-0150, A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A DOG DAYCARE FACILITY WITHIN A 5,473 SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 27629 COMMERCE CENTER DRIVE (APN 921-800-005) Section 1. Procedural Findings. The Director of Planning of the City of Temecula does hereby find, determine and declare that: A. On July 2, 2008, Matthew Fagan Consulting Services filed Planning Application No. PA08-0150, a Minor Conditional Use Permit Application, in a manner in accord with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code. B. The Application was processed including, but not limited to a public notice, in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law. C. The Director of Planning, at a regular meeting, considered the Application and environmental review on September 11, 2008, at a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law, at which time the City staff and interested persons had an opportunity to and did testify either in support or in opposition to this matter. D. At the conclusion of the Director's Hearing and after due consideration of the testimony, the Director of Planning approved Planning Application No. PA08-0150 subject to Conditions of Approval, after finding that the project proposed in Planning Application No. PA08-0150, conformed to the City of Temecula's General Plan Development Code. Section 2. Further Findings. The Director of Planning, in approving Planning Application No. PA08-0150, hereby makes the following findings as required by Development Code Section 17.04.010, Conditional Use Permits. A. The proposed use is in conformance with the General Plan for Temecula and with all applicable requirements of State law and other ordinances of the City; The proposed conditional use is consistent with the policies and land use designation of the General Plan and the standards of the Development Code. The project site is zoned Light Industrial (L), which allows for dog kennels provided a Conditional Use Permit is approved and the parking is consistent with the required demand. The site is properly designed, and as conditioned, is physically suitable for the use type. The use, as conditioned, is also consistent with other applicable requirements of State law and local ordinances, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and fire and building codes. G:tPLANNINGt2008TA08-0150 Dogtopia Minor CURPlanning014 Reso.doc B. The proposed conditional use is compatible with the nature, condition and development of adjacent uses, buildings and structures and the proposed conditional use will not adversely affect the adjacent uses, buildings or structures; The proposed conditional use is compatible with the nature, condition and development of the adjacent uses, building and structures and the proposed conditional use will not adversely affect the adjacent uses, buildings or structures as the facility has been designed to minimize any odor or noise impacts. The adjacent uses located within the same building as the proposed conditional use are uses that are consistent with the Light Industrial zoning designation. The dog kennel operation is not anticipated to affect the other uses on -site. C. The site for a proposed conditional use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the yards, walls, fences, parking and loading facilities, buffer areas, landscaping, and other development features prescribed in this development code to integrate the use with other uses in the neighborhood; The site for the proposed conditional use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the yards, walls, fences, parking and loading facilities, buffer areas, landscaping and other development features prescribed in the Development Code in order to integrate the use with the other uses in the neighborhood. The building was constructed to ensure adequate space for the construction of all necessary walls, fences, yards, buffer areas and landscape areas for future uses. The conditional use proposes minor changes to the secure parking area to accommodate the use. An analysis of the parking area has determined that there is adequate parking provided on the site to support the use during regular business hours. As conditioned, the conditional use will adequately integrate into the existing business complex and is anticipated to be a compatible use. D. The nature of the proposed conditional use is not detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the community; The nature of the proposed conditional use is not detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the community. The proposed conditional use is a dog kennel in a light industrial zone. It has been determined that the proposed conditional use, as conditioned, will not adversely impact the adjacent buildings, uses or structures and that the use is compatible with the surrounding area. The health, safety and general welfare of the community is not anticipated to be adversely impacted by the conditional use, as the project meets all applicable Development Code requirements, which are intended to help preserve and protect the health, safety and general welfare of the community. G:\PLANNINGt2008\PA08-0150 Dogtopia Minor CUP\PIanning\DH Reso.doc Section 3. Environmental Findings. The Director of Planning hereby makes the following environmental findings and determinations in connection with the approval of the Conditional Use Permit Application: A. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project has been deemed to be categorically exempt from further environmental review (Section 15301, Class 1 Existing Facilities). 1. The project involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use. The proposed use is within an existing multi -tenant building. The site contains sufficient parking spaces and improvements for the proposed use. No expansion of the building is proposed for the dog kennel. The building is not being expanded .and the approval will not result in a significant expansion beyond that which exists currently. Section 4. Conditions. The Director of Planning of the City of Temecula approves Planning Application No. PA08-0150, a Minor Conditional Use Permit to operate a dog daycare facility, located at 27629 Commerce Center Drive, subject to the Conditions of Approval set forth on Exhibit A, attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 5. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City of Temecula Director of Planning this 11th day of September 2008. Debbie Ubnoske, Director of Planning I, Cynthia Lariccia, Secretary of the Temecula Director's Hearing, do hereby certify that the forgoing DH Resolution No. 08- was duly and regularly adopted by the Director of Planning of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on the 11th day of September 2008. Cynthia Lariccia, Secretary G:\PLANNING120081PA08-0150 Dogtopia Minor CUPTIanningTH Reso.doc EXHIBIT A DRAFT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SCANNED: G DRIVE: PERMITS PLUS: INITIALS: PLANNER: EXHIBIT A CITY OF TEMECULA DRAFT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Planning Application No.: PA08-0150 Project Description: A Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow for a dog daycare facility 27629 Commerce Center Drive Assessor's Parcel No.: 921-800-005 MSHCP Category: N/A DIF Category: N/A TUMF Category: N/A Approval Date: September 11, 2008 Expiration Date: September 11, 2010 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Within 48 Hours of the Approval of This Project PL-1. The applicant/developer shall deliver to the Planning Department a cashier's check or money order made payable to the County Clerk in the amount of Sixty -Four Dollars ($64.00) for the County administrative fee, to enable the City to file the Notice of Exemption as provided under Public Resources Code Section 21152 and California Code of Regulations Section 15062. If within said 48-hour period the applicant/ developer has not delivered to the Planning Department the check as required above, the approval for the project granted shall be void by reason of failure of condition (Fish and Game Code Section 711.4(c)). PL-2. The applicant shall review and sign the Acceptance of Conditions of Approval document that will be provided by the Planning Department staff and return the document with an original signature to the Planning Department. General Requirements PL-3. The applicant and owner of the real property subject to this condition shall hereby agree to indemnify, protect, hold harmless, and defend the City with Legal Counsel of the City's own selection from any and all claims, actions, awards, judgments, or proceedings against the City to attack, set aside, annul, or seek monetary damages resulting, directly or indirectly, from any action in furtherance of and the approval of the City, or any agency or instrumentality thereof, advisory agency, appeal board or legislative body including actions approved by the voters of the City, concerning the Planning Application. The City shall be deemed for purposes of this condition, to include any agency or instrumentality thereof, or any of its elected or appointed officials, officers, employees, consultants, contractors, legal counsel, and agents. City shall promptly notify both the applicant and landowner of any claim, action, or proceeding to which this condition is applicable and shall further cooperate fully in the defense of the action. The City reserves the right to take any and all action the City deems to be in the best interest of the City and its citizens in regards to such defense. PL-4. The permittee shall obtain City approval for any modifications or revisions to the approval of this project. PL-5. This approval shall be used within two years of the approval date; otherwise, it shall become null and void. By use is meant the beginning of substantial construction contemplated by this approval within the two year period, which is thereafter diligently pursued to completion, or the beginning of substantial utilization contemplated by this approval. PL-6. The Director of Planning may, upon an application being filed within 30 days prior to expiration, and for good cause, grant a time extension of up to 3 one-year extensions of time, one year at a time. PL-7. A separate building permit shall be required for all signage. PL-8. The development of the premises shall substantially conform to the approved site plan and elevations contained on file with the Planning Department. PL-9. Landscaping installed forthe project shall be continuously maintained to the reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Director. If it is determined that the landscaping is not being maintained, the Planning Director shall have the authority to require the property owner to bring the landscaping into conformance with the approved landscape plan. The continued maintenance of all landscaped areas shall be the responsibility of the developer or any successors in interest. PL-10. The applicant shall comply with their Statement of Operations dated June 27, 2008, on file with the Planning Department, unless superseded by these Conditions of Approval. PL-11. This Conditional Use Permit may be revoked pursuant to Section 17.03.080 of the City's Development Code. PL-12. The City, its Planning Director, Planning Commission, and City Council retain and reserve the right and jurisdiction to review and modify this Conditional Use Permit (including the Conditions of Approval) based on changed circumstances. Changed circumstances include, but are not limited to, the modification of business, a change in scope, emphasis, size of nature of the business, and the expansion, alteration, reconfiguration or change of use. The reservation of right to review any Conditional Use Permit granted or approved or conditionally approved hereunder by the City, its Planning Director, Planning Commission and City Council is in addition to, and not in - lieu of, the right of the City, its Planning Director, Planning Commission, and City Council to review, revoke or modify any Conditional Use Permit approved or conditionally approved hereunder for any violations of the conditions imposed on such Conditional Use Permit or for the maintenance of any nuisance condition or other code violation thereon. BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT General ConditionsfInformation All design components shall comply with applicable provisions of the 2007 edition of the California Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes; 2007 California Electrical Code; California Administrative Code, Title 24 Energy Code, California Title 24 Disabled Access Regulations, and the Temecula Municipal Code. B-2. Provide details of all applicable disabled access provisions and building setbacks on plans. B-3. Provide disabled access from the public way to the main entrance of the building. B-4. Provide van accessible parking located as close as possible to the main entry. B-5. Show path of accessibility from parking to furthest point of improvement. B-6. Obtain all building plans and permit approvals prior to commencement of any construction work. As applicable to scope of work proposed. B-7. Commercial and industrial project trash enclosures, patio covers, light standards, and any block walls will require separate approvals and permits. B-8. Signage shall be posted conspicuously at the entrance to the project that indicates the hours of construction, as allowed by the City of Temecula Ordinance Number 94-21, specifically Section G(1) of Riverside County Ordinance Number 457.73, for any site within one -quarter mile of an occupied residence. The permitted hours of construction are Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. No work is permitted on Sundays or Government Holidays. At Plan Review Submittal B-9. Provide electrical plan including load calculations and panel schedule, plumbing schematic and mechanical plan applicable to scope of work for plan review. As applicable to scope of work proposed. B-10. Provide number and type of restroom fixtures, to be in accordance with the provisions of the 2007 edition of the California Plumbing Code. B-11. Provide precise grading plan to verify accessibility for persons with disabilities. Prior to Issuance of Building Permit(s) B-12. Provide appropriate stamp of a registered professional with original signature on plans. Prior to Beginning of Construction B-13. A pre -construction meeting is required with the building inspector prior to the start of the building construction. FIRE PREVENTION General Requirements F-1. Final fire and life safety conditions will be addressed when building plans are reviewed by the Fire Prevention Bureau. These conditions will be based on occupancy, use, the California Building Code (CBC), California Fire Code (CFC), and related codes which are in force at the time of building plan submittal. Prior to Issuance of Building Permit(s) F-2. For tenant improvement, fire sprinkler plans shall be submitted to the Fire Prevention Bureau for approval. Three sets of sprinkler plans must be submitted by the installing contractor to the Fire Prevention Bureau. These plans must be submitted prior to the issuance of building permit. F-3. For tenant improvement, fire alarm plans shall be submitted to the Fire Prevention Bureau for approval. Three sets of alarm plans must be submitted by the installing contractor to the Fire Prevention Bureau. The fire alarm system is required to have a dedicated circuit from the house panel. Prior to Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy F-4. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Commercial buildings shall have a minimum of 12-inch numbers with suite numbers being a minimum of six inches in size. All suites shall have a minimum of six- inch high letters and/or numbers on both the front and rear doors (CFC Chapter 5, Section 505.1 and Temecula City Ordinance 15.16.020 Section E). F-5. A "Knox -Box" shall be provided. The Knox -Box shall be installed a minimum of six feet in height and be located to the right side of the fire riser sprinkler room (CFC Chapter 5, Section 506). PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT F-6. The trench drain and filter shall be sized and installed per manufacture's recommendations. STATEMENT OF JUSTIFICATION Dogtopia Statement of Justification June 27, 2008 Pursuant to Section E of the Conditional Use Permit Application, this Statement of Justification provides a written justification outlining the Conditional Use Permit request. The following are responses to the questions raised in Section E. 1. Is the site suitable and adequate for the proposed use? Response: The site is suitable and adequate for the proposed use. The site and project building are fully developed. The proposed use will be located in an existing building and a portion of the adjacent parking lot, which will be converted to an outdoor dog play/exercise area. The site is designated IP (Industrial Parts) on the City's General Plan Land Use Map and LI (Light Industrial) on the City's Zoning Map. The project has been designed to meet the requirements of the City's General Plan and Development Code. A Conditional Use Permit application is being filed in accordance with Table 17.08.030 Schedule of Permitted Uses CommerciaUOtilce/Industrial Districts. No exceptions or variances are being requested with the application. Based on this information the site is suitable and adequate for the proposed use. 2. Would the proposed use and design have a substantial adverse effect on traffic circulation and on the planned capacity of the street system? Response: The proposed Project is located within a fully developed property. Due to the scale and nature of the use, it will not generate substantial number of trips and many of the trips from the use could be considered "pass -by" in nature, with people dropping their dogs off as part of their daily commute to work. A minor change to the parking lot is proposed, but it will be located in an area that will not affect circulation on- or off -site. Based on this information, the proposed use and design will not have a substantial adverse effect on traffic circulation and on the planned capacity of the street system. 3. Would the proposed use have a substantial adverse impact on the general welfare of persons residing in the community? Response: The proposed uses will not have a substantial adverse impact on the general welfare of persons residing in the community. The majority of the use will be contained within an existing building or within a gatedlfenced outside area. Outside use will be limited and closely supervised. There are no noxious or hazardous materials proposed with the use. The Project building is located at the rear of the site and abuts Murrieta Creek. There are no sensitive receptors within the vicinity of the Project site. Based on this information, plus the information contained in response No. 2 (above), the proposed use will not have a substantial adverse impact on the general welfare of persons residing in the community. . 4. Is the design of the project compatible with the existing and proposed development within the district and its surroundings? Response: The design of the project is compatible with the existing and proposed development within the district and its surroundings. Please reference Response No. 3 (above). STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS Dogtopia of Temecula 1. Hours and days of operation: The hours of operation will be as follows: • Monday through Friday: 6:30 a.m. — 7:00 p.m. • Saturday: 10:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. • Sunday: 11:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. (overnight dogs drop off and pickup only) • The first staff member would arrive at 6:00 a.m. daily to attend to the overnight dogs. 2. Number of employees: The facility will employ approximately four to five employees per shift. The number of employees per shift depends upon the size and activity level of the dogs that are scheduled to attend that day. The staff/dog ratio is 1 staff person for every 10 to 15 dogs. It is anticipated that there will be approximately 3 shifts per day. For dogs scheduled to stay overnight there will be one staff member on site until 11:00 p.m. and then a motion detector will be set to alert the business owner of any movement within the building outside of the crates. Dogs are kept in individual metal crates for overnight boarding. It is anticipated that a maximum of 40 dogs will stay overnight at any one time. This Maximum would likely be over peak holiday periods. The first staff member would arrive at 6:00 a.m. to attend to the overnight dogs and greet the dogs arriving for daytime stay. 3. Number of required parking Per the site plan and lease agreement, the Project has been allocated 13 parking spaces. The City's parking ordinance does not have specific requirements for a dog daycare use. The facility will mainly operate with a drop-off and pick-up circulation pattern similar to a pre-school or nursery school. Given this information, at a maximum, 5 parking spaces will be occupied by staff during business hours. This will leave approximately 8 spaces available for drop-off/pick-up. Drop-off/pick-up typically takes approximately 2-3 minutes and other similarly sized facilities do not utilize more than 4 parking spaces at any one time for this purpose. Based on the operations of the facility, there is more than adequate parking to accommodate the use. 4. Average daily peak trips generated: The peak hours for trips are expected to be Monday through Friday for morning drop-off between 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The peak time Monday through Friday in the evening is expected to be from 5:30 p.m. — 6:30 p.m. During the week, a maximum of 73 dogs will be at the facility at any one time. However, as some dogs stay overnight and some customers bring in more than one dog, thus reducing the number of daily trips, the following trips are given as a worst case scenario; the maximum average daily trips would be computed as follows: a M VA • Drop-off/Pick-up: 73 x 2 = 146 • Employees: 5 employees x 3 shifts x 4 trips/employee = 60 • Service vehicles: 2/day = 2 The estimated total number of average daily trips will be 204. Weekends are not likely to consist of peak times. Type of equipment or processes used: The type of equipment used at the facility would be similar to that used at a veterinary clinic or grooming salon: washer, dryer, dishwasher, two refrigerators, microwave, coffee pot, hair clippers, dog hairdryer, and typical office equipment. Description of hazardous materials (existing and new): With the exception of cleaning supplies found at most businesses, there will be no other "hazardous materials" within the facility. Dogtopia uses environmentally safe cleaning products. Other descriptions that effectively describe the proposed use: KPM Enterprises, Inc. is proposing a 5,475 square foot dog daycare facility within an existing industrial building at 27629 Commerce Center Drive. The business, called Dogtopia of Temecula, would provide daycare and limited overnight boarding services for dogs. Other services include bathing and nail trimming for dogs. The business may also offer dog training classes in the evening. A small retail section, which would sell grooming supplies, foods, toys, and other items for dogs would be provided in the lobby. The entire facility will be air-conditioned. Tuflex is used on the floors throughout the facility to help with sound attenuation. The facility will provide crates in the playrooms that are suitable for the dog's size. When the dogs are not actively playing in the supervised playrooms, Dogtopia of Temecula uses metal crates to house the dogs. Each dog staying overnight will receive its own dog crate in which to sleep or rest. The crates are cleaned and sanitized daily. The dogs play inside the facility in supervised playgroups, which consists of approximately 20-30 dogs per playroom. Each playgroup will be rotated to a small outside yard area approximately 2-3 times per day. The outside trips are for periods of 15-20 minutes each, not totaling more than 2 hours in a day. Dogs will not be taken off the premises or walked outside the building (with the exception of owner pick-up and drop-off). The buildings maximum capacity is 73 dogs, with 1 dog per 75 square feet of gross space. 2 l«tZSZMit The proposed dog daycare use had been designed to minimize the impact of odors caused by animal waste. Sanitizers and cleaning supplies will also be used on a regular basis to clean the facility. The facility is fully air-conditioned so that doors can be kept closed at all times. The air conditioning and ventilation systems will vent to the roof and high grade HEPA filters and air exchange systems will provide proper filtration. 3.4 Noise Tuflex is used on the floors throughout to help with sound attenuation. In addition, we will have dropped ceilings in the facility which will also help with sound attenuation. The building is a freestanding concrete tilt -up, with 6-8" of cinderblock between the adjacent building, both of which will minimize noise as well. The majority of activities will occur within the enclosed building. Any outside activities will be closely supervised and any dogs that bark excessively will be immediately moved inside. No other noise sources are anticipated with the use. 3.5 Waste Disposal The proposed use would generate animal wastes which will be disposed of in the existing dumpster. The dumpster will be fully enclosed at all times and includes a roof; this will reduce the possibility of odors escaping from the trash receptacle as well as reduce the potential for water contamination. Additionally, the facility will double bag all solid waste prior to placement in a dumpster. Any urine will be immediately mopped up by a staff person and will be discarded in the sewer system per local requirements. Dog play areas are not washed directly into the drain system; instead, all pet waste is picked up immediately by a staff person and the solid waste is double bagged. Any waste residue that remains is then mopped up by a staff person. K] NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING GAPLANNINGt2008VA08-0150 Dogtopia Minor CUP\PIanning\NOPH.doc Notice of Public Hearing A PUBLIC HEARING has been scheduled before the City of Temecula's DIRECTOR'S HEARING to consider the matter described below: Case No: Planning Application No. PA08-0150 Applicant: Dogtopia Location: 27629 Commerce Center Drive Proposal: A Minor Conditional Use Permit to operate a dog daycare facility within an existing 5,473 square foot industrial building. Environmental: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed project is exempt from further environmental review and a Notice of Exemption will be issued in compliance with CEQA (Section 15301, Class 1 Existing Facilities) Case Planner: Dana Schuma Place of Hearing: City of Temecula, Main Conference Room 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA 92590 Date of Hearing: September 11, 2008 Time of Hearing: 1:30 p.m. Any person may submit written comments to the Planning Director before the hearing or may appear and be heard in support of or opposition to the approval of the project at the time of hearing. If you challenge the project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Director at, or prior to, the public hearing. 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