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RESOLUTION NO. 2002-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING CUP-02-02/E-02-09,CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO OPERATE A REPAIR AND RETAIL
SALE OF SMALL ENGINES ASSOCIATED WITH
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE, SUCH AS
LAWNMOWERS,EDGERS,WEED W ACKERS,AND
LEAF BLOWER, AND THE RENTING OUT OF U-
HAUL MOVING EQUIPMENT , SUCH AS TRUCKS,
PANELED BOX TRUCKS, BOX TRAILERS, OPEN
TRAILERS, AND VEHICLE TOWING EQUIPMENT
FOR THE CONVENIENCE TO CUSTOMERS
MOVING THEIR PERSONAL ITEMS FROM ONE
LOCATION TO ANOTHER (NOT A USED CAR
DEALERSHIP), LOCATED IN A CURRENTLY NON-
CONFORMING BUILDING AND SURROUNDING
LAND ON THE NORTHERLY 85.5 FEET OF A 1.4
ACRE (MIL) LOT IN THE GENERAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT (GC) AT 21893 BARTON ROAD, GRAND
TERRACE, CA.
WHEREAS,the applicants,.TERRY & CELIA MCDUFFEE, owner/applicant on behalf of
AA Lawninower shop, applied for a Conditional Use Permit,to operate a lawmnower repair shop and U-
Haul rental business located in the General Commercial(GC)District; and
WHEREAS,the proposed use is classified as "Automotive related services-Rentals" permitted
with a CUP ,per Zoning Code Section 18.33.030,Al of the Grand Terrace Zoning Code, and "Nurseries
and Garden Supply Stores" permitted, per Zoning Code Section 18.33.020, DD of the Grand Terrace
Zoning Code with in the General Commercial District; and .
WHEREAS,this project requires a Negative Declaration under the California Environmental
Quality Act has been filed and
WHEREAS, a properly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on October
17, 2002, to hear this application; and
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission approved CUP-02-02 and E-02-09; and
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace
that the following findings have been made in accordance with the approval of CUP-02-02/E-02-09:
1. That The proposed use will not be detrimental to the general health, safety, morals
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comfort or general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the
proposed use or within the City.As conditioned the project will not have any significant
negative impact. on the environment, nor on the health, welfare, and safety of the
surrounding commercial area or within the City.
2. The proposed use will not be injurious to any physical property or improvement in the
neighborhood or within the City. As conditioned below the project should not have a
detrimental or injurious effect on any physical property or improvements in the
surrounding neighborhood or within the City.All hazardous materials will be regulated
and monitored so as not to create or expose people to potential health hazards. A Trust
Fund account has been established to ensure the construction of street improvements.
This project is a pleasing and appealing addition to the surrounding properties.
3. The proposed use is consistent with the latest adopted General Plan.The current General
Plan designates the land use as General Commercial.This proposed use is permitted with
a Conditional Use Permit in the General Business District per the Grand Terrace Zoning
Ordinance which is consistent with the General Plan Land Use.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the proposed project is hereby approved subject to the
following conditions of approval:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
The Planning Commission's approval of the above referenced project is subject to the following
conditions of approval:
CUP-02-02, and E-02-09 provide for the commercial operation of a business involved in the repair
and retail sales of small engines associated with landscape maintenance including lawnmowers,
edgers,weed wackers,leaf blowers, etc. In addition,the permits allow the rental of U-Haul moving
equipment, such as trucks, paneled box trucks, box trailers, open trailers, and vehicle towing
equipment for the convenience to customers moving their personal items from one location to
another (not a used car dealership).This retail sales and rental business will be located in a currently
non-conforming building and surrounding land on the northerly 85.5 feet of a 1.4 acre(m/1)lot.Use
located in the General Business (C2) District at 21893 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, CA 92313
1. All plans shall be consistent in terms of property lines, easements locations and
dimensions,and other measurements.Minor changes or clarification may be approved by
the Community Development Department.
2. This Expiration Conditional Use Permit expires 5 years from the date of Planning
Commission approval. (Expires on October 17, 2007, if approved). If the
applicant/property owner desires to continue operation of the project after the expiration
date, he/she owner shall be required to file a new application for a Conditional Use
Permit.
3. Overall hours of operation are as for all permitted uses will be:
7:00 A.M. -7:00 P .M. Monday-Friday
7:00 A.M. -7:00 P .M. Saturday and Sunday
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4. Compliance with all recommendations listed in the County Fire Department
memorandum to the City dated October 8, 2002 (Attachment 1).
5. All inoperable U-Haul vehicles shall be removed from the site and all lawnmowers shall
be stored behind a screened area and out of the view of the public right-of-way.
6. All aspects of the proposed project, including the building and landscaping/irrigation
shall be repaired and continually maintained in a clean and functional manner during the
life of the CUP.
7. All new landscaping plant material for screening and upgrading shall be mature at the
time of planting.
8. All tenant improvements shall comply with a Building and Safety regulations.
9. A Landscaping plan shall be required for all new landscaping materials such as plants,
irrigation, lighting and hardscapes.
10. The Parking Lot shall be regraded to eliminate potential ponding and treated with a dust
control agent or paving material as approved by the Building and Safety/Public Works
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Department and all public parking shall be indicated by signage or some other approved
delineation.
11. Applicant shall comply with the City of Grand Terrace sign ordinance and acquire
permits prior to the construction and installation of permanent and temporary signs.
NOW,THEREFORE,THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, HEREBY APPROVES CUP-02-02/E-02-09 BASED ON THE ABOVE
FINDINGS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace
California at a regular meeting held on the 17th day of October 2002, by the following vote:
AYES: Vice Chair Addington, Conitissioner Whitley, Comd.ssiioner Comstock
NOES: None
AB SENT: Chai r M lson, Comm ssi oner Bi dne
ABSTAINNone
a t ew Addin on,,
Vi -Chairperson, Planning Commission
ATTEST:
Brenda Stanfill,
City Clerk
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT ECONOMIC SE V SERVICES
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OFFICE OF THE FIRE FAARSHAL PETER R. HILLS
COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION Fire Chief
620 South"E"Street - San Bernardino,CA 92415-0179 County Fire Warden
(909)386-8400 - Fax(909)386-8460
OCTOBER 8,2002
AA LAWNMOWER SHOP
21893 BARTON ROAD
GRAND TERRACE,CA 92313
PILE#: CUP GTO216424
LOCATION: 21893 BARTON ROAD—GRAND TERRACE
PROJECT TYPE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Dear Applicant:
With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above referenced project, the San Bernardino
County Fire Department requires the following fire protection measures to be provided in accordance with
applicable local ordinances, codes,and/or recognized fire protection standards.
The,following information of this document sets forth the FIRE COIVDITIO S and GUIDELLV&� which
are applied to this project. [] Approved ® Approved w/conditions ❑ Not Approved
FIRE CONDITIONS:
F2PC: Water systems designed to meet the required ire flow of this development shall be approved by the
fire department having;jurisdiction. 'The developer shall furnish the fire department with two(2)copies of
the water system improvement plan for approval. Water systems shall be operational and approved by the
fire department prior to recordation or any above grade construction occurring. The required fire flow shall
be determined by appropriate calculations, using the"Guide for the Determination of Reauired_Fire Flow,"
New water systems shall have minimum eight.(3) inch mains,six(6)inch laterals,and six(6)inch risers.
Determined Fire Flow: 1500 GPM 2 Hour at 20 PSI
F'5PC: Prior to any framing occurring, all flammable vegetation shall be removed from each building site a
minimum distance of thirty (30) feet fi•om any combustible building material, including a finished structure.
F7PC: Prior to framing construction,approved fire hydrants and fire hydrant pavement markers shall be
installed. Fire hydrants shall be six(6)inch diameter with a minimum of one Four(4) inch and one 2-1/2
inch connection as specified by fir-department. The design of the fire hydrants and fire hydrant pavement
markers shall be approved by the Fire Department, In areas where snow removal occurs or non-paved
roads exist, the blue reflective hydrant marker shall be posted on an approved post three(3) feet from the
hydrant. Ail fire hydrant spacing shall be three hundred(300)feet with the exception of single family
residential which may be increased to six hundred (600)feet maximum.
ATTACHMENT 1
CUP GT02/6424
OCTOBER 8,2002
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P23SC: Prior to final inspection or occupancy,hand portable fire extinguishers are required to be provided.
The location,type,and cabinet design shall be approved by the Fire Department.
F35SC: Prior to release for map recordation, building permits, or occupancy,the required fire fees of S
103.00 shall be paid to the San Bernardino County fire Department. Please contact our office at(909) 396-
8465.
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Planning& Engineering Supervisor
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