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<br /> SECTION 3. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on April 24, <br />2018, to discuss and consider the proposed amendments, considered public testimony, <br />and made a recommendation to the City Council. <br /> SECTION 4. The City Council has duly reviewed and considered all evidence <br />submitted at said hearings, including, without limitation: <br />a. Written information; <br />b. Oral testimony from City staff, interested parties, and the public; <br />c. The staff report, dated May 23, 2018, which along with its attachments is <br />incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth herein; and <br />d. Additional information submitted during the Public Hearing. <br />SECTION 5. The City Council finds public health, safety, and welfare concerns <br />have been expressed regarding the proliferation and potential oversaturation of car <br />washing facilities in the community. The economic benefit of these facilities is negligible <br />as the City collects minimal sales tax revenues associated with carwash facility <br />operations. <br />SECTION 6. The City Council finds that carwash facilities also have the potential <br />to generate undesirable conditions for adjacent properties. Airborne mist, odors from <br />chemicals and vehicle exhaust, and noise from vacuums, pumps, pressurized sprayers, <br />dryers, engines and car stereos are examples of common impacts generated by these <br />uses. The impacts can be detrimental to the quality of life for adjacent residents and <br />disruptive to adjacent businesses. <br />SECTION 7. At this time, the City Council of the City Escondido desires to <br />amend the Escondido Zoning Code to limit carwash facilities and maximize the City’s <br />ability to exercise discretionary review of carwash facility applications. The Zoning Code