HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - June 19, 1996 (83)CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Conduct public hearings to consider:
1. The request of Plummer Pontiac, 1011 S. Cherokee Lane, for a General Plan
Amendment and Rezone of the rear .57 acre portion of the 3.45 acre parcel from
ER, Eastside Residential to GC, General Commercial and rezone the property
from R-1 *, Single -Family, Eastside to C-2, General Commercial to allow for
construction of a 4,800 square foot body/paint shop on the newly zoned property.
2. Appeal of Use Permit U-96-01, a request of Plummer Pontiac, to construct an
automobile body and paint facility in an area zoned C-2, General Commercial,
MEETING DATE: June 19, 1996
PREPARED BY: Community Development Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council conduct a public hearing to consider the Planning
Commission's recommendation to approve the applicant's request for a
General Plan Amendment and Zone Change. Further, it is recommended
that the City Council uphold the Commission action related to the appeal of
Use Permit U-96-01.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The zoning for this property as shown was established in 1966. At
that time, the easterly 100 feet of the property adjacent to Garfield
Street was designated R-4, Multiple Family Residential in order to
provide a land use barrier and to restrict commercial traffic from
direct access to Garfield Street. The adjacent property to the south was subsequently built with an
automobile dealership and apartments on the rear as the zoning contemplated. The subject property,
however, has used the residentially zoned property for parking and storage of automobiles since the
dealership was constructed in 1967. The zoning concept established in 1966 was the correct approach, but
the City's zoning ordinance allows residentially zoned property to be used in such a manner that defeated
the original intent. Today, the property, as viewed from the residential neighborhood, is an eyesore. A
required twenty foot landscaped setback adjacent to Garfield has never been maintained and the six foot
high chain link fence with wood slats does an inadequate job of screening the dealership operations from
Garfield Street. Moreover, access to Garfield was never prohibited and now is required for safe and
efficient circulation.
APPROVED:
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Stas initial thought on this application was not positive. As mentioned, the initial concept of providing a
buffer for neighborhood protection was good. In practice, the zoning allows for the current condition
which is tolerable, but could be made better.
Further, since the zoning on this area of the City was reduced, the property owner now has the ability to
construct approximately six single family units which would back up to the current auto body and paint
building and have apartments on either side. Clearly, this is not a preferred situation. Based on the facts
surrounding the issue, staff believes that the best course of action is to improve the current condition while
trying to achieve the goals of the applicant and preserve the neighborhood to the west of the subject
property.
The issues raised at the Planning Commission hearing centered on the applicant's current operation and not
the potential expansion of the body and paint facility. As outlined in the minutes from the meeting,
residents on Mission Street and Garfield Street complained about the speed and use of the street for "test
driving" of cars that are being repaired in the service operation.
The Commission, in their deliberations, felt that the pre-existing problems would not be exacerbated by the
proposal. Further, they felt that with a modification to the drive location, access down Mission Street may
be relieved. The Commission suggested that Mr. Plummer deal with the off-site issues mentioned in an
appropriate manner.
FUNDING: None Required
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Community Development Director
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PLANNING COMMISSION
Staff Report
MEETING DATE: May 13, 1996
APPLICATION NO: General Plan Amendment GPA 96-2, Zoning Change
Z-96-02, Use Permit 96-01, and Negative Declaration
ND -96-03
REQUEST: To change the General Plan and Zone designation in
order to allow for construction of a 4,800 square foot
body/paint shop on the newly zoned property.
LOCATION:
1011 S. Cherokee Lane
APPLICANT: Plummer Pontiac Cadillac GMC Inc.
1011 S_ Cherokee Lane
Lodi, CA 95240
PROPERTY OWNER:
Site Characteristics:
General Plan Designation:
Zoning Designation:
Property Size:
Dermis W. Plummer
1011 S. Cherokee Lane
Lodi, CA 95240
ER, Eastside Residential
R-1* Single Family (Eastside)
110' x 250' (27,500 square feet)
Adiacent Zonin$ and Land Use:
North: R-1*, Single Family Residential (Eastside)/Apartments
South: R-1 *, Single Family Residential (Eastside)/Apartments
East: C-2, General Commercial/Plummer Pontiac
West: R-1*, Single Family Residential (Eastside)/Single Family Residences
NeiLyhborhood Characteristics:
The area to the north and south is developed with a mix of apartments and single family
residences. To the west, houses were built in 1991/92, directly across Garfield Street.
East of the subject property is Plummer Pontiac and ancillary automobile dealership uses.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS:
Negative Declaration ND 96-03 was prepared for this project. No significant impacts are
anticipated and no mitigation measures have been required.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE:
Legal Notice for the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change was published on
March 29, 1996. Notice for the Use Permit was published on May 3, 1996. A total of 42
notices were sent to all property owners of record within a 300 foot radius of the subject
property.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend City Council approval of the
General Plan Amendment and Zone change and approve the Use Permit subject to the
conditions as set forth in the attached Resolution.
ALTERNATIVE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS:
• Recommend Denial
• Approve the Use Permit with alternate conditions
• Deny the Use Permit
• Continue the Request
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Negative Declaration 96-03
2. Vicinity Map
3. Draft Resolutions
4. Development Plan
S. Letter from Mike Smith Engineering dated April 16, 1996
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NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Notice is hereby given that the City of Lodi Planning Department has determined
that the following proposal will have no "Significant Impact on the Environment".
Supporting documentation is available in the form of a "Preliminary Environmental
Assessment" and is available for public review in the Planning Department Office,
City Hall Building, 221 W. Pine Street. Anyone wishing to appeal the issuance of
this Declaration to the Planning Commission may do so no later than the date
indicated as "Last date to Appeal".
Date: March 12, 1996 Project Title: Plummer Pontiac GPA/Rezone for
Detail/Body Shop
Responsible Agency: Lodi Planning Department Contact Person: Eric W. Veerkamp
NAME OF PERSON, FIRM, OR AGENCY LTNDERTAKING PROJECT:
Address: Dennis W. Plummer/Plummer Pontiac. Cadillac. GMC: 1011 South Cherokee
Lane City: Lodi County: San Joaquin
Phone: 369-3573
PROJECT DESCRIPTION OF NATURE, PURPOSE, AND LOCATION
The project consists of a General Plan Amendment and a Rezoning at Plummer Pontiac
located at 1011 South Cherokee Lane, in Lodi. The proposal is to change the rear .57
acre portion of the 3.45 acre parcel from Residential, Eastside to General Commercial. If
the zoning is changed, the property owners will construct a 4,300 square foot auto
bodv/detail shoo on the newly zoned property.
Project Location City Project Location County
LODI SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
Last Date to Appeal: April 8, 1996 Address Where Preliminary Environmental
Assessment is Available:
LODI CITY PLAvNLNiG DEPT.
221 W. Pine St., Lodi, CA 95240
Phone: (209) 334-5634
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1. PROJECT TITLE Plummer Pontiac DetailBodv Shoo
2. LOCATION 1011 South Cherokee Lane, Lodi CA.
3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Plummer Pontiac GP Amendment and Rezoning involves an
approximately 110 foot by 250 foot piece of property at the western edge of the existing parcel at
1011 South Cherokee Lane. The project as proposed is to change the General Plan designation and
zoning of this portion of the parcel from residential to commercial. This is necessary in order to
construct a 4,300 square foot auto body/detail shop on the newly zoned land
4. General Plan Designation (A) Existing (City), (B) Proposed
(A) ER: Eastside Residential (B) GC: General Commercial
5. Site Description and surrounding land use:
The existing 3.45 acre parcel at 1011 South Cherokee Lane contains Plummer Pontiac automobile
dealership and service center. Currently housed on this piece of property is a fleet of new cars and
trucks for sale, with display areas for both fleets. Also on the property is a sales office and a full
service automobile repair shop. Finally, towards the rear of the property, there is an auto body and
painting shop. The approximately .37 acre piece to be rezoned is at the western edge of the parcel
and is currently used for short term and long term storage of miscellaneous autos, trucks, and parts.
The surrounding land uses with the exception of the eastern border, the remainder of the Plummer
Pontiac dealership, are residential. On northern side of the property is the Garfield Nbnor, a 42 unit
apartment complex On the western side of the property across South Garfield Street are single
family homes in the Wellswood Park subdivision. Finally, on the southern border of the property to
be rezoned is the Village Green, a 60 unit apartment complex.
6. Zoning (A) Existing (City), (B) Proposed
(A) R-1, Eastside; Single Family Residential, (B) C-2; General Commercial
Eastside
Will the Protect Have a Significant Effect
Through Anv of the Following Impacts?
7. a. Substantial alteration of natural topography, soil or subsoil features? NO
b. Substantially degrade surface or ground water quality? NO
c. Substantially deplete surface or ground water resources? NO
d. Substantially interfere with ground water flow or recharge? NO
e. Cause a significant affect related to flood, erosion or siltation? NO
f. Substantial interference with the habitat of any species of fish, wildlife or plant? NO
g. Violate ambient air quality standards or create substantial air emissions or objectionable odors?
NO
h. Substantially increase ambient noise or glare level for adjoining areas? NO
i. Substantial reduction of existing cropland? NO
j. Expose individuals or property to geologic, public health, traffic, flood, seismic or other hazards?
NO
k. Have a substantial, demonstrable, negative aesthetic effect? NO
1. Result in the disruption or alteration of an archeological, historical or paleontological site? NO
m. Cause or allow substantial increase in consumption in any natural resources' NO
n. Results in the use or waste of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? NO
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o. Necessitate major extensions of water, sewer, storm drain, electrical lines or public roads? NO
p. Substantial increase in demand for or utilization of public services such as schools or fire or
police protection? NO
q. Substantially change transportation patterns related to existing traffic load, street capacity,
parking availability or traffic safety? MAYBE
r. Induce substantial growth, concentration or displacement of population? NO
s. Result in an alteration or conflict with existing or planned land uses? NO
t. Conflict with adopted plans, goals or policies of the City of Lodi? NO
Adverse impacts of the project and their magnitude:
See the remainder of the Initial Study on attached sheet.
Mitigation Measures to Reduce Adverse Impacts Identified by Initial Study:
See attached portion of Initial Study.
REC011O ENDATION:
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Impacts of the project and their magnitude:
q. Substantially change transportation patterns related to existing traffic load, street
capacity, parking availability or traffic safety?
1) The project will not have an effect on transportation patterns relaxed to existing traffic load.
2) The project will not have an effect on street capacity.
3) The project will not have an effect on traffic safety.
4) As stated under Goal B on page 5-3 of the General Plan Policy Document, "the City shall
require an adequate number of off-street parking spaces in accordance with the City's standard".
The current paricing standard for general commercial and retail sales is one parking space per 500
square feet of building area. Using this standard, Plummer Pontiac will need to provide an
additional 10 off-street parldng spaces as a part of the project.
Adverse impacts associated with changes in transportation patterns, traffic load, stye t capacity,
parking availability, or traffic safety are mitigated to Iess than significant.
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RESOLUTION NO. P.C. 96-1
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LODI
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO
THE GENERAL PLAN AND ZONE CHANGE FOR THE WESTERLY .57 ACRES LOCATED
AT 1011 SOUTH CHEROKEE LANE FROM ER, EASTSIDE RESIDENTIAL TO GC,
GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND R-1*, SINGLE-FAMILY EASTSIDE TO C-2, GENERAL
COMMERCIAL.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Lodi has heretofore held a duly noticed
public hearing, as required by law, on General Plan Amendment and Zone Change.
WHEREAS, the property is located at 1011 South Cherokee Lane.
WHEREAS, the project proponent is Dennis Plummer, 1011 South Cherokee Lane, Lodi, CA.
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of the Resolution have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Lodi as follows:
1. The Planning Commission finds that approval of the General Plan Amendment and Zone
Change will result in good planning practice.
2. A Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines provided thereunder. Further, the
Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Negative Declaration
with respect to the project identified in this Resolution.
The Planning Commission hereby recommends to the City Council approval of an Ordinance
adopting the General Plan Amendment and change of Zone as identified in this Resolution.
Dated: May 13, 1996
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 96-1 was passed and adopted by the Planning Commission of
the City of Lodi at a regular meeting held on May 13, 1996, by the following vote:
AYES: Lapenta, McGladdery, Rice, Stafford and Marzolf
NOES: Schmidt
ABSENT: Rasmussen
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Secretary, Planning Commission
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RESOLUTION NO. P.C. 96-2
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LODI
APPROVING USE PERMIT NO. 96-01, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AS
SET FORTH HEREIN.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has heretofore held a duly noticed public
hearing, as required by law, on Use Permit Application No. 96-01, a request to operate an
automobile body and paint facility, within the C-2, General Commercial designation in
accordance with the Lodi Zoning Ordinance.
WHEREAS, the property is located at 1101 South Cherokee Lane.
WHEREAS, the project proponent is Dennis Plummer, 1101 South Cherokee
Lane, Lodi, CA.
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have
occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FOUND, DETERMINED AND RESOLVED by the
Planning Commission of the City of Lodi as follows:
1. A Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the guidelines provided
thereunder. Further, the Commission has reviewed and considered the information
contained in said Negative Declaration with respect to the project identified in this
Resolution.
2. It is hereby found that the use applied for at the location set forth in the application
is authorized by Chapter 17 of the Lodi Municipal code as amended.
3. It is further found that said use with conditions as imposed is desirable for the
development of the community, is in harmony with the various elements and
objectives of the General Plan and is not detrimental to existing uses or to uses
specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be located.
4. It is hereby found that the site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the
proposed development and all of the yard setbacks, walls, fences, and landscaping
and other features required to bring the site into conformity with the other
elements of the neighborhood.
5. It is found that the proposed site relates to streets and highways which are
property designed and shall be or are now improved to carry the type and quantity
of traffic generated and to be generated by the proposed development.
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6. It is found that with the conditions stated below, the use will not adversely effect
the public health, safety or general welfare.
7. Use Permit No. 96-01 is hereby approved subject to conditions as set forth herein:
a. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans submitted to
the Planning Commission and labeled Exhibit "A", dated May 13, 1996, which
include a site plan, the conditions contained herein, and all applicable City
regulations.
b. A final, detailed, landscape and automatic irrigation plan shall be submitted for
the review and approval of the Community Development Director and installed
prior to occupancy of the site. Said plan shall provide for the rehabilitation of
the landscape planter adjacent to Garfield Street and shall include 15 gallon
screening quality trees a minimum of 15 feet on center.
c. The applicant shall provide for the resealing and restriping of the parking area
prior to occupancy of the new building.
d. The existing chain link fence with slats located twenty feet from Garfield Street
shall be replaced with eight foot high decorative masonry (brick, slumpstone,
split face block, etc.) wall except for the access gate located at the northwest
corner of the site.
e. The existing drive approach, drive and gate located at the north corner of the
site hall be removed and replaced with the block wall noted in condition "e" and
landscaping noted in condition "c". Access to Garfield Street shall occur only
at the southwest corner of the site.
f. The rear of the building facing Garfield Street shall be constructed of the same
material used for the block wall (condition "d")
g. No advertising signage or any other indication of business shall be allowed on
the building or within the landscape setback adjacent to Garfield Street.
h. All other conditions of Use Permit No. 72-11 approved by the Lodi Planning
Commission on February 28, 1972 shall remain in full force and effect.
i. Approval of Use Permit No. 96-01, shall be contingent upon City Council
approval of GPA 96-2 and Zone Change Z-96-02.
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Dated: May 13, 1996
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 96-2 passed and adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Lodi at a regular meeting held on May 13, 1996, by the
following vote:
AYES: Lapenta, McGladdery, Rice, Stafford and Marzolf
NOES: Schmidt
ABSENT: Rasmussen
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Mike Smith Engineering
4 North Main Street
Loci, CA (209) 334-2332
16 April 1996
Attn: Konradt Bartlan
City of Lodi
Community Development Department
221 W. Pine St.,
Lodi, CA
Re: New Body Shop For:
Plummer Pontiac
1011 Cherokee Ln.,
Lodi, CA
Dear Mr. Batlan,
This letter will address the items we discussed during our recent meeting regarding the
above referenced project. We hope that this will answer any questions you may have
because this project is important to both my client and myself.
The first item concerns the parking situation and what will happen to the displaced cars
when this building is constructed. My client assures me that all employee, service and
display vehicles will be contained on site. My client has also informed me that as of
August there has been much more parking availability because the "towing portion of
their business has been moved to a different location.
I. he second item concerns the access to Garfield Street. At the present time there are two
driveway access points out the west end of the property. One of these accesses, the
north/west corner, is essential to continue the existing traffic flow through this
business, and would cause a significant hardship if it were removed. One of these
accesses, the south/west corner, will not cause a problem if it were to be removed. I
have not yet discussed this subject with the Fire Prevention Department, but I am
certain it will be a concern to them.
The final item concerns the noise. 1 have discussed this subject with the service
manager, and he tells me that the noise will be moved from the existing body shop and
concentrated in the new building. This will enable us to provide more control and
reduce the noise which spills into the neighborhood. The apartments to the north and
south will not get any relief from the noise, but it will not be increased because of this
new project. We feel that the noise issue will benefit from this new building.
Another item which you have not discussed but will most likely arise. concerns the
smell. The present spray booth was installed many years ago, and is out dated. The filter
system on the new spray booth is far superior to that of the old booth, and will not only
reduce the odor, but also reduce the noxious fumes. The safety systems involving fire
suppression, paint storage, and exhaust will be benefits of this new building.
This covers the items which we discussed, with answers which I hope are adequate to
eliminate any confusion surrounding this project. my schedule is very flexible and I will
be available if you have any further concerns or questions regarding our request.
Sincerely,
Michael W. Smith
Mike Smith Engineering
RCE No. 44590
MINUTES
LODI CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
CARNEGIE FORUM
305 WEST PINE STREET
LODI, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY May 13, 1996
The Planning Commission met and was called to order by Chairman Marzolf.
Commissioners Present: Michael Lapenta, Chairman Marzolf, Jonathan McGladdery
Dorean Rice, John Schmidt, and Roger Stafford.
Commissioners Absent: Craig Rasmussen
Others Present: John Luebberke, Assistant City Attorney, Konradt Bardam, Community
Development Director and Lisa Wagner, Secretary.
The minutes of April 22, 1996 were approved as mailed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONTINUED REQUEST OF PLUMMER PONTIAC, 1011 S. Cherokee Lane, for a General Plan
Amendment and Rezone of the rear .57 acre portion of the 3.45 acre parcel from ER, Eastside
Residential to GC, General Commercial and rezone the property from R-1*, Single -Family, Eastside to
C-2, General Commercial and a Use Permit to allow for construction of a 4,800 square foot body/paint
shop on the newly zoned property. Community Development Director Bartlam presented this request
and explained that Plummer Pontiac wished to expand its body and paint operation on the existing
dealership parcel. The operation that has taken place on the rear of the property, mainly a parking
area, for the last 30 years is consistent with the zoning code. The reason for the request is necessary
because of the development of the new building and not necessarily the car storage or parking situation
that has occurred. Community Development Director Bartlam stated that at first he was not in favor of
the project. However, he felt that the potential body shop, along with some improvements, would make
a better neighbor to the residential area to the west than the current situation. The conditions of the Use
Permit were geared towards improving the characteristics of the new building and the adjacent
residential area. Community Development Director Bartlam recommended approval of the General
Plan Amendment, Zone Change and the Use Permit.
Chairman Marzolf then opened the public hearing. He invited anyone who was in favor to come
forward and speak. The first speaker was Mike Smith, 1824 Amberleaf Way, Lodi, CA. He is the
Engineer for the project. He stated that the existing area consisted of a body shop, parking area with a
chainlink fence with slats, and a unmaintained 20 foot setback. The current body shop and a new paint
booth would be relocated to the new building and a masonry wall would be built to border the setback to
alleviate some of the noise that will be created. An area would be designated for employee parking to
eliminate any parking along the residential streets in the neighborhood. He agreed with all the
conditions that were being recommended with the Use Permit.
Commissioner Stafford wished to go on record that he had been in contact with Mr. Smith prior to the
meeting and they had discussed the above issues.
Dale Gillespie, Geweke Properties, 1045 S. Cherokee Lane, Lodi, CA. Geweke Properties owns the
Village Green Apartments to the South of the proposed project. Mr. Gillespie said that he had
researched the complaint records for the last 3 years and could not find any complaints in regard to
noise being created from the Plummer property to the North. Mr. Geweke then presented a letter
requesting that the Village Green property also be included in this General Plan Amendment and
Rezone so that it too would have commercial zoning. Mr. Geweke had no plans at this time for the
rezone, but in the future, they may desire to expand their dealership or some other commercial
development.
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ROLL CALL
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April 22, 1996
GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT,
REZONE & USE
PERMIT FOR
PLUMMER PONTIAC,
1011 S. CHEROKEE
LANE
HEARING OPENED
TO THE PUBLIC
Chairman Marzolf then invited any one who was in opposition to come forward and speak.
Robert Haro, Lodi Auto Detail, 929 S. Cherokee Lane, Lodi. He presented a petition to the
Commission from residents within the area in question. He said that residents to the North of the
Plummer property had reported noise complaints, during work hours, to the Lodi Police Department.
He mentioned that he had spoke to the residents to the South of the Plummer property and they also
voiced concern over the level of noise produced from the existing body shop. He felt there was a traffic
problem currently due to the mechanics test driving vehicles in the area.
Bob Fisher, 440 Mission Street, Lodi. Mr. Fisher lives on Mission Street which is the street that joins
the north exit of the Plummer property. He has complained several times to the Lodi Police
Department and Plummer Pontiac regarding the speeding problem on Mission Street. He felt that the
overflow of parking from the employees would impact the neighborhood. He also mentioned that there
was a noise level problem Mission Street.
Tom Huff, 432 Mission Street, Lodi. Mr. Huff echoed comments regarding the speeding problem on
Mission Street. He felt that an additional facility would increase problems that already exist. He was
in favor of a block wall being installed for sound reduction.
Burdine Coy, 1029 S. Garfield Street, Lodi. Mrs. Coy stated that she had complained numerous times
to Plummer Pontiac and the Lodi Police Department regarding the current speeding problem.
Barbara Fisher, 440 Mission Street, Lodi. Mrs. Fisher claimed that she had called Mr. Plummer
several times and spoke to a number of people at Plummer Pontiac regarding the speeding problem.
She was told that the problem would be corrected and as of now, nothing had been done.
Chairman Marzolf then invited Mr. Plummer to come forward and speak.
Dennis Plummer, 1562 Edgewood Drive, Lodi. Mr. Plummer claimed that he has never heard from
any of the people who had been voicing complaints at the meeting. He said that he would be happy to
resolve some of the issues that had been presented at this meeting. He indicated that it was hard to be a
commercial use next to residential and the proposed body shop would beautify the area. He pointed out
that present body shop had operated the same way over the past 30 years and the traffic issues presented
tonight were not going to change with the new building.
Commissioner McGladdery suggested that due to the numerous traffic complaints, that the northwest ACTION ON GPA
access to the property be closed and that the southwest entrance become the main access to the property. AND REZONE FOR
He mentioned that with the northwest access being removed, this would alleviate the "straight shot" PLUNNIER PONTIAC
onto Mission Street. Traffic could then gain access to the property thorough the southwest entrance on
Garfield Street which would create two turning movements before exiting the property, therefore they
would not be able to gain speed.
The Commission on motion of Commissioner Lapenta, Commissioner Rice second, recommend to the
City Council approval of an amendment to the General Plan and Zone change to the westerly .57 acres
located at 1011 South Cherokee Lane from ER, Eastside Residential to GC, General Commercial and
R-1* Single -Family Eastside to C-2, General Commercial.
AYES:
Lapenta, McGladdery, Rice, Stafford and Marzolf
NOES:
Schmidt
ABSENT:
Rasmussen
ABSTAIN:
None
The Commission on motion of Commissioner McGladdery, Commissioner Lapenta second, adopted ACTION ON USE
Resolution No. P.C. 96-2 with an amendment to condition "e" that the northwest access off the property PERMIT 96-01
be closed and the southwest access be the main access off Garfield Street.
AYES:
Lapenta, McGladdery, Rice, Stafford and Marzolf
NOES:
Schmidt
ABSENT:
Rasmussen
ABSTAIN:
None
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RE: Z-96-02 4/8/96
REPLY: ROBERT J. FISHER
440 MISSION ST.
LODI, CA 95241
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I WOULD LIKE TO APPEAL THE APPROVAL BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TO REZONE PLUMMER PONTIAC PROPERTY FROM EASTSIDE RESIDENTIAL TO GEN-
ERAL COMMERCIAL. I LIST THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS AS THE REASON FOR THIS
APPEAL.
1. INCREASED TRAFFIC AND CONGESTION ON SEVERAL OF THE RESIDENTIAL
STREETS IN THE AREA INCLUDING MISSION STREET, HENCE, LESS
SAFETY FOR RESIDENTS.
2. BECAUSE THE WELLWOOD DEVELOPMENT IS A FAIRLY NEW DEVELOPMENT,
I AM CONCERNED OF WHAT THIS REZONING MIGHT DO TO MY PROPERTY
VALUE, AS I'VE ALREADY DONE UPGARDE TO THE PROPERTY IN THE
AMOUNT OF OVER $15,000.
3. WHAT GUARANTEE DO RESIDENTS HAVE THAT THE REZONING AND
THE CONSTRUCTION OF ANOTHER COMMERCIAL BUILDING WILL IN FACT
IMPROVE THE APPEARANCE OF THE AREA, WHEN MR. PLUMMER HIMSELF
INDICATED AT TME MEETING THAT GARFIELD STREET WAS HIS ALLEY,
AND WHO TAKES CARE OF THEIR ALLEY??
4. ALSO AT THAT MEETING IT WAS DISCUSSED THAT GEWEKE FORD HAS
INTENTIONS OF GETTING A COMMERCIAL ZONING FOR THEIR PROPERTY
IN BACK OF THEM WHICH IS NOW AN APARTMENT COMPLEX. THE CONCERN
IS THAT WHOLE SECTION WILL GO COMMERCIAL!!
I WOULD BE GLAD TO DISCUSS THIS MATTER AT THE COUNCIL OR OTHER COMM-
UNITY METTING. MANY OTHER ISSUES ARE INVOLVED IN THISMA.TER ALSO.
THANK YOU,
ORDINANCE NO. 1634
AN ORDINANCE OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE LODI GENERAL PLAN
BY REDESIGNATING THE REAR .57 ACRE PORTION OF THE 3.45 ACRE
PARCEL LOCATED AT 1011 S. CHEROKEE LANE, FROM ER, EASTSIDE
RESIDENTIAL TO GC, GENERAL COMMERCIAL
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Land Use Element of the Lodi General Plan is hereby amended by
redesignating the rear .57 acre portion of the 3.45 acre parcel located at 1011 S. Cherokee
Lane, from ER, Eastside Residential to GC, General Commercial, as shown on the
Vicinity Map, on file in the office of the Lodi City Clerk.
Section 2 A Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines provided
thereunder. Further, the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the
information contained in said Negative Declaration with respect to the project identified
in their Resolution No. 96-1.
Section 3 - No Mandatory Duty of Care. This ordinance is not intended to and shall not
be construed or given effect in a manner which imposes upon the City, or any officer or
employee thereof, a mandatory duty of care towards persons or property within the City
or outside of the City so as to provide a basis of civil liability for damages, except as
otherwise imposed by law.
Section 4 - Severability. If any provision of this ordinance or the application thereof to
any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other
provisions or applications of the ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid
provision or application. To this end, the provisions of this ordinance are severable. The
City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance irrespective of the
invalidity of any particular portion thereof.
Section 5. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed
insofar as such conflict may exist.
Section 6. This ordinance shall be published one time in the "Lodi News Sentinel", a
daily newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the City of Lodi and shall
be in force and take effect thirty days from and after its passage and approval.
Approved this _ day of , 1996
DAVID P. WARNER
Mayor
Attest:
JENNIFER M. PERRIN
City Clerk
State of California
County of San Joaquin, ss.
I, Jennifer M. Perrin, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Lodi, do hereby certify that
Ordinance No. 1634 was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Lodi held June 19, 1996 and was thereafter passed, adopted and ordered to print at a
regular meeting of said Council held , 1996 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members -
Noes: Council Members -
Absent: Council Members -
Abstain: Council Members -
I further certify that Ordinance No. 1634 was approved and signed by the Mayor on the
date of its passage and the same has been published pursuant to law.
JENNIFER M. PERRIN
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
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RANDALL A. HAYS
City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO. 1635
AN ORDINANCE OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF LODI AND THEREBY
REZONING THE REAR .57 ACRE PORTION OF THE 3.45 ACRE
PARCEL LOCATED AT 1011 S. CHEROKEE LANE FROM R-1 *,
SINGLE-FAMILY, EASTSIDE TO C-2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Official District Map of the City of Lodi adopted by Title 17 of the
Lodi Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
The rear .57 acre portion of the 3.45 acre parcel located at 1011 S. Cherokee Lane (APN
047-400-07) is hereby rezoned from R-1 *, Single -Family, Eastside to C-2, General
Commercial, as shown on the Vicinity Map, on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Section 2 A Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines provided
thereunder. Further, the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the
information contained in said Negative Declaration with respect to the project identified
in their Resolution No. 96-1.
Section 3 - No Mandatory Duty of Care. This ordinance is not intended to and shall not
be construed or given effect in a manner which imposes upon the City, or any officer or
employee thereof, a mandatory duty of care towards persons or property within the City
or outside of the City so as to provide a basis of civil liability for damages, except as
otherwise imposed by law.
Section 4 - Severability. If any provision of this ordinance or the application thereof to
any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other
provisions or applications of the ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid
provision or application. To this end, the provisions of this ordinance are severable. The
City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance irrespective of the
invalidity of any particular portion thereof.
Section 5. The alterations, changes, and amendments of said Official District Map of
the City of Lodi herein set forth have been approved by the City Planning Commission
and by the City Council of this City after public hearings held in conformance with
provisions of Title 17 of the Lodi Municipal Code and the laws of the State of California
applicable thereto.
Section 6 All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed
insofar as such conflict may exist.
Section 7. This ordinance shall be published one time in the "Lodi News Sentinel", a
daily newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the City of Lodi and shall
be in force and take effect thirty days from and after its passage and approval.
Approved this day of , 1996
DAVID P. WARNER
Mayor
Attest:
JENNIFER M. PERRIN
City Clerk
State of California
County of San Joaquin, ss.
I, Jennifer M. Perrin, City Clerk of the City of Lodi, do hereby certify that Ordinance No.
1635 was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi held
June 19, 1996 and was thereafter passed, adopted and ordered to print at a regular
meeting of said Council held , 1996 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members -
Noes: Council Members -
Absent: Council Members -
Abstain: Council Members -
I further certify that Ordinance No. 1635 was approved and signed by the Mayor on the
date of its passage and the same has been published pursuant to law.
JENNIFER M. PERRIN
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
RANDALL A. HAYS
City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 96-82
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF USE PERMIT NO. U-96-01 REQUESTED
BY PLUMMER PONTIAC TO CONSTRUCT AN AUTOMOBILE BODY AND PAINT
FACILITY, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AS SET FORTH IN PLANNING
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 96-2
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council hereby approves the issuance of
Use Permit No. U-96-01, requested by Plummer Pontiac to construct an automobile body
and paint facility at 1101 South Cherokee Lane, subject to the conditions as set forth in
Planning Commision Resolution 96-2 attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Dated: June 19, 1996
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 96-82 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City
Council in a regular meeting held June 19, 1996 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Davenport, Mann, Pennino, Sieglock
and Warner (Mayor)
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
'��—&IIFE". PERRIN
City Clerk
96-82
RESOLUTION NO. P.C. 96-2
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LODI
APPROVING USE PERMIT NO. 96-01, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS AS
SET FORTH HEREIN.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has heretofore held a duly noticed public
hearing, as required by law, on Use Permit Application No. 96-01, a request to operate an
automobile body and paint facility, within the C-2, General Commercial designation in
accordance with the Lodi Zoning Ordinance.
WHEREAS, the property is located at 1101 South Cherokee Lane.
WI1EREAS, the project proponent is Dennis Plummer, 1101 South Cherokee
Lane, Lodi, CA
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have
occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FOUND, DETERMINED AND RESOLVED by the
Planning Commission of the City of Lodi as follows:
A Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the guidelines provided
thereunder. Further, the Commission has reviewed and considered the information
contained in said Negative Declaration with respect to the project identified in this
Resolution.
2. It is hereby found that the use applied for at the location set forth in the application
is authorized by Chapter 17 of the Lodi Municipal code as amended.
It is further found that said use with conditions as imposed is desirable for the
development of the community, is in harmony with the various elements and
objectives of the General Plan and is not detrimental to existing uses or to uses
specifically permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is to be located.
4. It is hereby found that the site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the
proposed development and all of the yard setbacks, walls, fences, and landscaping
and other features required to bring the site into conformity with the other
elements of the neighborhood.
It is found that the proposed site relates to streets and highways which are
property designed and shall be or are now improved to carry the type and quantity
of traffic generated and to be generated by the proposed development.
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6. It is found that with the conditions stated below, the use will not adversely effect
the public health, safety or general welfare.
7. Use Permit No. 96-01 is hereby approved subject to conditions as set forth herein:
a. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans submitted to
the Planning Commission and labeled Exhibit "A", dated May 13, 1996, which
include a site plan, the conditions contained herein, and all applicable City
regulations.
b. A final, detailed, landscape and automatic irrigation plan shall be submitted for
the review and approval of the Community Development Director and installed
prior to occupancy of the site. Said plan shall provide for the rehabilitation of
the landscape planter adjacent to Garfield Street and shall include 15 gallon
screening quality trees a minimum of 15 feet on center.
c. The applicant shall provide for the resealing and restriping of the parking area
prior to occupancy of the new building.
d. The existing chain link fence with slats located twenty feet from Garfield Street
shall be replaced with eight foot high decorative masonry (brick, slumpstone,
split face block, etc.) wall except for the access gate located at the northwest
corner of the site.
e. The existing drive approach, drive and gate located at the north corner of the
site hall be removed and replaced with the block wall noted in condition "e" and
landscaping noted in condition "c". Access to Garfield Street shall occur only
at the southwest corner of the site.
f. The rear of the building facing Garfield Street shall be constructed of the same
material used for the block wall (condition "d")
g. No advertising signage or any other indication of business shall be allowed on
the building or within the landscape setback adjacent to Garfield Street.
h. All other conditions of Use Permit No. 72-11 approved by the Lodi Planning
Commission on February 28, 1972 shall remain in full force and effect.
i. Approval of Use Permit No. 96-01, shall be contingent upon City Council
approval of GPA 96-2 and Zone Change Z-96-02.
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Dated: May 13, 1996
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 96-2 passed and adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Lodi at a regular meeting held on May 13, 1996, by the
following vote:
AYES: Lapenta, McGladdery, Rice, Stafford and Marzolf
NOES: Schmidt
ABSENT: Rasmussen
A13STAIN:
A
ATTEST: '
Secretary, Planning Commission
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•, CITY OF _.ODI
Carnegie Forum
305 West Pine Street, Lodi
NOTIC .11 OF PUBLIC HEARING
Date: June 19, 1996
Time: 7:00 p.m.
For information regarding this notice please contact:
Jennifer M. Perrin
City Clerk
Telephone: (209) 333-6702
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, June 19, 1996 at the hour of 7:00
p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the City Council will conduct a
Public Hearing to consider the following matter:
a) Request of Plummer Pontiac, 1011 South Cherokee Lane, Lodi, for a
General Plan Amendment and rezone of the rear .57 acre portion of the 3.45
acre parcel from ER, Eastside Residential to GC, General Commercial and
rezone the property from R-1*, Single -Family, Eastside to C-2, General
Commercial to allow for construction of a 4,800 square foot body/paint shop
on the newly zoned property.
b) Appeal by Robert J. Fisher, 440 Mission Street, Lodi, on the above matter.
Information regarding this item may be obtained in the office of the Community
Development Director at 221 West Pine Street, Lodi, California. All interested persons
are invited to present their views and comments on this matter. Written statements may
be filed with the City Clerk at any time prior to the hearing scheduled herein, and oral
statements may be made at said hearing.
If you challenge the subject matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those
issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice or in
written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk, 221 West Pine Street, at or prior to the
Public Hearing.
B Order of the Lodi Ci Council:
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1
ity Clerk
Dated: June 5, 1996
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Randall A. Hays
City Attorney
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Public Hearing: Request of Plummer Pontiac
On June 6, 1996 in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, I deposited in the
United States mail, envelopes with first-class postage prepaid thereon, containing a
copy of the Notice attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A"; said envelopes were addressed
as is more particularly shown on Exhibit "B" attached hereto.
There is a regular daily communication by mail between the City of Lodi, California, and
the places to which said envelopes were addressed.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on June 6, 1996, at Lodi, California.
Jennifer M. Perrin
City Clerk
Jacqueline L. Taylor
Deputy City Clerk
Linda S. Nichols
Administrative Clerk
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FirstName
LastName
Addressl
City
State
PostalCode
1.
Safdar &
Rubin
Khan
2113 Alpine Drive
Lodi
CA
95240
2.
Leona
Beam
932 S. Weliswood
Avenue
Lodi
CA
95240
3.
Dave &
Maryetta
Buell
1101 Stafford Street
Lodi
CA
95240
4.
Dayal &
Ja lett
Chahal
3251 Southwycke
Terrace
Fremon
t
CA
94536
5.
Mohammad
Safdar
925 S. Garfield St.
Lodi
CA
95240
6.
Mohammad
Arshad
925 S. Garfield St
Lodi
CA
95240
7.
Denis
Mailloux
24239 Suttenfield Road
Acampo, I CA
95220
8.
Robert
Grav
939 S. Garfield Street
Lodi
CA
95240
9.
A.H.
Tecklenburg
1752 N. Hunter Street
Stockto
n
CA
95204
10.
Roberto
Contreas
1011 S. Garfield St.
Lodi
CA
95240
11.
Wilbert &
Josefina
Opp
1015 S. Garfield Street
Lodi
CA
95240
12.
Maria
Barmagan
1007 S. Garfield St.
Lodi
CA
95240
13.
Francisco &
Dolo
Cisneros
1027 S. Garfield Street
Lodi
CA
95240
14.
Robert &
Maxine
Heil
4400 Gateway Road
Bethel
Island
CA
94511
15.
Grant
Harrison
1035 Garfield Street
Lodi
CA
95240
16.
John &
She
Schwan
1039 Garfield Street
Lodi
CA
95240
17.
Kevi
Toumazos
618 Las Juntas Street
Martine
z
CA
94553
18.
Larry
Geweke
P.O. Box 1210
Lodi
CA
95241
19.
Daryl
Geweke
P.O. Box 1210
Lodi
CA
95241
20.
Dale
Edens
114 Benson Drive
Lodi
CA
95242
21.
Alexander
Scott
P.O. Box 82
Lodi
CA
95241
22.
Jorge &
Svlvia
Caracosa
433 Mission St.
Lodi
CA
95240
23.
Jac ulene
Steele
12855 E. Collier
Galt
CA
95632
24.
Thomas
Huff
432 Mission St.
Lodi
CA
95240
25.
Isidro &
Connie
Ibarra
436 Mission St.
Lodi
CA
95240
26.
Robert &
Barbara
Fisher
440 Mission Street
Lodi
CA
95240
27.
Trina
Ferrero
1012 Wellswood Ct.
Lodi
CA
95240
28.
Brent
Workman
1016 Wellswood Ct.
Lodi
CA
95240
29.
For &
Arshad
Dil
426 Concord St.
Lodi
CA
95240
30.
J. H. & C.M.
Daurner
428 E. Concord St.
Lodi
CA
95240
31.
Francisco
Diaz
430 E. Concord Street
Lodi
CA
95240
32.
Terrance D.
&P
Drace
431 E. Coacord Street
Lodi
CA
95240
33.
Adel
Beames
571 W. Taddei Road
Acamp
0
CA
95220
34.
1 Joel
Molina
441 Concord Street
Lodi
CA
95240
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MrstName
LastName
Addressl
city
State
PostalCode
35.
Glenn
Rieck
431 E. Poplar Street
Lodi
CA
95240
36_
Jerry &
Sharon
Hughes
435 E. Poplar St.
Lodi
CA
95240
37.
Walter
Tecklenburg
935 S. Cherokee Lane
Lodi
CA
95240
38.
Russell
Triolo
1827 Edgewood Drive
Lodi
CA
95240
39.
Mohammad
Arshad
925 S. Garfield SL
Lodi
CA
95240
40.
John
Matos
1003 S. Garfield Street
Lodi
CA
95240
41.
Homcio
Ordonez
1019 S. Garfield SL
Lodi
CA
95240
42.
1 Dennis
Plummer
1011 S. Cherokee Lane
Lodi
CA
95240
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