31A - CUP - CAR WASH AT 4426 W FIRST STREET

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REQUEST FOR Planning Commission Action PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 11, 2013 TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING - FILED BY JOSEPH BASHOURA FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2012-30 TO ALLOW A CAR WASH AT 4426 WEST FIRST STREET PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Set Public Hearing For DENIED ? Applicant's Request ? Staff Recommendation CONTINUED TO Prepared by Ann Hsin-An Ni Executive Director Planning Mana r- ---RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2012-30 as conditioned. Request of Applicant Joseph Bashoura, owner of Prowash Xpress, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow the construction of an automatic car wash facility at 4426 West First Street. Pursuant to Section 41-377.5(b) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), car washes require the approval of a conditional use permit in the C2 (General Commercial) zoning district. Project Location and Site Description The subject site is 0.58 acre in size and is located on the southeast corner of First and Newhope Streets. The site is currently occupied by a print shop, an above ground liquid propane station, and a single-family residence with an attached garage. The site is surrounded by commercial uses to the north, west and east, and a single-family residence to the south (Exhibits 1 and 2). Proiect Description The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to construct a 3,280 square foot automatic car wash. The car wash structure will be located adjacent to the eastern property line and is oriented to allow cars to enter from the north driveway on First Street or the south driveway on Newhope Street. There are two pay points, with a minimum of 60 feet of stacking prior to entering the car wash. The interior of the building will be primarily occupied by the car wash equipment, administrative office and customer restrooms. EXHIBIT A 31A-3