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

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Conditional Use Permit No. 2012-30 February 11, 2013 Page 4 Conditional Use Permit requests are governed by Section 41-638 of the SAMC. Conditional Use Permit requests may be granted when it can be shown that the following can be established: • That the proposed use will provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or community. • 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. • That the proposed use adversely will not affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area. • That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use. • 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. If these findings can be made, then it is appropriate to grant the conditional use permit. Conversely, the inability to make these findings would result in a denial. Using this information staff has prepared the following analysis, which, in turn forms the basis for the recommendation contained in this report. In analyzing the conditional use permit request, staff believes that the following findings of fact warrant approval of the conditional use permit. • The proposed automatic car wash facility will provide a service to the community. The proposed Prowash Xpress carwash is a use that will support the adjacent commercial and residential uses in the area. This will thereby benefit the community by providing affordable and convenient car wash service with easy access from two major arterial streets. The automatic car wash service will provide a convenient option for car wash patrons. The proposed automatic car wash facility will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity because the carwash has been designed to minimize potential impacts to vehicles travelling on both First and Newhope Streets. The internal stacking area adjacent to the streets has been increased to 30 feet with an additional 60 feet of stacking prior to entering the pay point. A minimum six foot high solid block wall will be provided to minimize any potential noise impacts created by the drying machine. Additionally, conditions of approval to restrict the hours of operation and outdoor speaker have been incorporated to mitigate potential adverse impacts from occurring on the premises. • The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area, but will identify the site as viable location to operate a business. The lot size constrains its development opportunities and the relatively deteriorated nature of the surrounding properties also constrains the property's 31A-6