Title
PLN16-0030; Modification of an existing Conditional Use Permit (CU-84-5) and Site Plan Review to construct and expand an already operating 24-hour self-service gas station and convenience store that includes a State of California Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) License Type 20 for sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption at 712 Lewelling Boulevard (southwest corner of Lewelling Boulevard and Washington Avenue); the new construction includes pump island layout, overhead canopy, convenience store building and site landscaping; CC Community Commercial District; Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Number 80G-1114-6-2; H. Alam, Faizan Corporation (applicant and property owner).
1. Adoption of the finding that this project is categorially exempt under CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15303, as new construction of small structures;
2. Adoption of the attached Recommended Findings of Fact for Conditional Use Permit, PLN16-0030; and
3. Approval of Conditional Use Permit, PLN16-0030, subject to the Recommended Conditions of Approval.
Staffreport
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
The applicant proposes to modify an existing Conditional Use Permit, CU-84-5, as referenced above which would redevelop the subject property with a new self-service gasoline station and convenience store. The site is zoned CC Community Commercial District. The proposal to modify the existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is determined to be a change in the conditions of the CUP and a change to the development plans. Per Zoning Code Section 5-2220 A., a request for changes in conditions of approval of a use permit or a change to development plans that have a substantial effect on conditions of approval shall be treated as a new application. In addition, the Zoning Code requires that convenience stores and service stations in the CC District obtain a Conditional Use Permit (Zoning Code Section 2-606 B.14 and B.40., respectively.).
The redevelopment of the property with a new convenience st...
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