2020-060 - Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-21

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LS 7.21.20 consistent with other similar uses in the City. By offering extended hours of operation, 7-Eleven will better serve the community by providing added convenience and a one-stop shopping experience. The project will redevelop a vacant site with a new convenience store with ancillary gas sales. Site improvements include enhanced landscaping, pedestrian access pathways, exterior lighting and security cameras. These features will help activate and beautify the street corner. 2. That the proposed use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The proposed after-hours operations will not be detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of those residing or working in the vicinity. Conditions have been placed on the CUP that will mitigate any negative impacts to the surrounding community. 7-Eleven is an established convenience store chain with established policies and procedures, including an employee training program focused on security, which will ensure minimal calls for service. 3. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area. The proposed use will not adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area. The approval of this application supports Policy 4.5 of the Economic Development Element of the General Plan. This policy encourages making land use decisions based not on purely fiscal considerations and stresses the importance of the qualitative implications that are associated with new uses. The approval of a 24-hour operation for the convenience store at this location will positively influence the present and future economic stability of the property and will diversify the products and services offered within the general area. Further, this will allow 7-Eleven to remain competitive with similar uses in the area which offer similar goods found in convenience stores. 4. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use. The proposed after-hours conditional use permit will be in compliance with all applicable regulations of Chapter 41 of the SAMC regarding establishments that operate on a 24-hour basis. Conditions of approval have been added to ensure the project remains in compliance with all applicable code and regulations related to 24-hour operations and to mitigate any potential impacts to the general vicinity. 5. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan of the city or any specific plan applicable to the area of the proposed use. Resolution No.2020-060 Page 3 of 9