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Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -54 Variance No. 2014 -09 January 12, 2015 Page 2 Protect Description The proposed project consists of the construction of a new one -story, 2,400 square foot retail convenience store with 24 -hour operations. The project involves the demolition of the previous nonconforming service station and associated fuel service equipment. A total of 12 parking spaces will be provided as part of the proposed project. The project will be constructed in a single phase with future tenant to be named. Hours of operation will be 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No alcohol sales are proposed at this time. Due to the extended hours proposed, the applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to operate between 12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m. In addition, the existing site is considered nonconforming as the site does not meet the minimum lot size. Based on current code requirements for a project in the 01 (Community Commercial) zoning district, the applicant is requesting a variance from the minimum lot size requirement. The building will feature contemporary architecture and high quality finishes such as smooth stucco, natural flagstone veneer and decorative concrete cornice accents. The proposed parking lot will feature stamped colored concrete at project entries, a new trash enclosure, site lighting, loading area and new landscaped areas in compliance with city standards (Exhibits 4 through 7). Protect Backaround The existing service station building and fuel canopy have occupied the site since 1959. The property was initially developed by Douglas Oil Company and was transferred to its current owner, Thrifty Oil Company, in 1967. Various tenants have operated the service station until May 2012 when the property and associated structures became vacant and city business license activity ceased for the project site. Thrifty Oil Company continues to control the site and intends to abandon the fuel dispensing operation at this location. The site will transition into a neighborhood convenience store where the sale of groceries and other sundry items will become the primary use of the property. General Plan and Zoning Consistency The General Plan land use designation for the site is General Commercial (GC). General Commercial land use district provide highly visible and accessible commercial development along the City's arterial transportation corridors and provide important neighborhood facilities and services, such as this retail market. The project site is consistent with this General Plan land use designation. 31A-4