HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-30, 10-0417RESOLUTION NO. 10 -30
RESOLUTION OFTHE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF
BAKERSFIELD APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMITTO OPERATE A
30 -BED RESIDENTIAL FACILITY WITH THREE STAFF MEMBERS AND A
ZONING MODIFICATION TO REDUCE THE PARKING REQUIREMENT
FROM 18 TO 12 SPACES IN AN R -2 (LIMITED MULTIPLE - FAMILY
DWELLING) ZONE DISTRICT. (FILE NO. 10 -0417)
WHEREAS, JR Design Group LLC filed an application with the City of Bakersfield Planning
Department requesting a conditional use permit to operate a 30 -bed residential facility with
three staff members and a zoning modification to reduce the parking requirement from 18 to
12 spaces. The proposal is located at 404 S. Williams Street and is in an R -2 (Limited Multiple -
Family Dwelling) zone district; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Zoning Adjustment, through its Secretary, set TUESDAY,
September 14, 2010, at the hour of 3:00 p.m. in Conference Room A of City Hall North, 1600
Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California, as the time and place for a public hearing before
them on the proposal, and notice of the public hearing was given in the manner provided in
Title 17 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the Board of Zoning Adjustment on said
date, and no testimony was received either in support or opposition of the project; and
WHEREAS, the laws and regulations relating to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the City of Bakersfield's CEQA Implementation Procedures have been duly
followed by city staff and the Board of Zoning Adjustment; and
WHEREAS, the above described project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA in
accordance with Section 15303; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield Planning Department (1715 Chester Avenue,
Bakersfield, California) is the custodian of all documents and other materials upon which
approval of the environmental determination is based; and
WHEREAS, the facts presented in the staff report, initial study, and evidence received
both in writing and by verbal testimony at the above referenced public hearing (s), support the
findings contained in this resolution; and
WHEREAS, at the above mentioned public hearing(s), the proposal was heard and all
facts, testimony and evidence was considered by the Board of Zoning Adjustment, and they
made the following findings regarding the proposed project:
1. All required public notices have been given. Hearing notices regarding the
proposed project were mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the project
area and published in a local newspaper of general circulation 10 days prior tc
the hearing.
2. The provisions of CEQA and City of Bakersfield CEQA Implementation
Procedures have been followed. Staff determined that the proposed project is
exempt from CEQA under Section 15303, because the project consists of the
conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where no exterior
modifications will be made.
3. The proposed use is deemed essential to the public welfare in that it will provide
an additional facility within the community to house persons in need of personal
and /or rehabilitation assistance.
4. The granting of the modification is necessary to permit an appropriate use on
the subject property and would not be materially detrimental to the public
welfare, nor injurious to the properties in the vicinity of the subject property.
5. The granting of the modification would not be inconsistent with the purposes
and intent of the Bakersfield Zoning Ordinance.
The proposal is in harmony with the various elements and objectives of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield General Plan.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT OF
THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD as follows:
That the above recitals, incorporated herein, are true and correct.
2. That the proposed is a project that it is exempt from CEQA under Section 15303.
3. That Conditional Use Permit No. 10 -0417 as described in this resolution, is hereby
approved subject to the conditions of approval and any mitigation measures as
contained in Exhibit "A -1 ".
On a motion by Board Member Underwood, the Board of Zoning Adjustment approved
this resolution by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Barnhard, Lee, Underwood
NOES:
ABSENT:
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Board
of Zoning Adjustment of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting held on the 14th day of
September, 2010.
DATED: September 14, 2010
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
Rhonda Barnhard, Chair
EXHIBIT A -1
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Conditional Use Permit /Modification No. 10 -0417
I. The applicant's rights granted by this approval are subject to the following provisions:
• The project shall be in accordance with all approved plans, conditions of approval,
and other required permits and approvals. All construction shall comply with
applicable building codes.
• All conditions imposed shall be diligently complied with at all times and all construction
authorized or required shall be diligently prosecuted to completion before the
premises shall be used for the purposes applied for under this approval.
• This approval will not be effective until ten (10) days after the date upon which it is
granted by the BZA to allow for appeal to the City Council. Any permit or license for
any approval granted shall not be issued until that effective date.
• This approval shall automatically be null and void two (2) years after the effective date
unless the applicant or successor has actually commenced the rights granted, or if the
rights granted are discontinued for a continuous period of one (1) year or more. This
time can be extended for up to one (1) additional year by the approving body.
• The BZA may initiate revocation of the rights granted if there is good cause, including
but not limited to, failure to comply with conditions of approval, complete
construction or exercise the rights granted, or violation by the owner or tenant of any
provision of the Bakersfield Municipal Code pertaining to the premises for which the
approval was granted. The BZA may also consider under the revocation addition to or
modification of any conditions if there is sufficient cause, including but not limited to,
complaints regarding the project or that the conditions are not adequate for the
intended purpose.
• Unless otherwise conditioned, this approval runs with the land and may continue under
successive owners provided all the above mentioned provisions are satisfied.
11. The following conditions shall be satisfied as part of the approval of this project:
In consideration by the City of Bakersfield for land use entitlements, including but not
limited to related environmental approvals related to or arising from this project, the
applicant, and /or property owner and /or subdivider ( "Applicant" herein) agrees to
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Bakersfield, its officers, agents,
employees, departments, commissioners or boards ( "City" herein) against any and all
liability, claims, actions, causes of action or demands whatsoever against them, or any
of them, before administrative or judicial tribunals of any kind whatsoever, in any way
arising from, the terms and provisions of this application, including without limitation any
CEQA approval or any related development approvals or conditions whether imposed
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by the City, or not, except for CITY's sole active negligence or willful misconduct.
This indemnification condition does not prevent the Applicant from challenging any
decision by the City related to this project and the obligations of this condition apply
regardless of whether any other permits or entitlements are issued.
The City will promptly notify Applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding, falling
under this condition within thirty (30) days of actually receiving such claim. The City, in
its sole discretion, shall be allowed to choose the attorney or outside law firm to defend
the City at the sole cost and expense of the Applicant and the City is not obligated to
use any law firm or attorney chosen by another entity or party.
2. This conditional use permit and zoning modification allows for the operation of a 30-
bed residential facility with three staff members and with a minimum of 12 off - street
parking spaces at 404 S. Williams Street in an R -2 (Limited Multiple - Family Dwelling) zone
district. No more than eight residents of the facility may be permitted to possess
vehicles for personal use.
III. The following are specific items that you need to resolve before you can obtain a
building permit or be allowed occupancy. These items include conditions and /or
mitigation required by previous site entitlement approvals (these will be specifically
noted), changes or additions that need to be shown on the final building plans, alert
you to specific fees, and other conditions for your project to satisfy the City's
development standards. The item will usually need to be shown on the final buildingl
plans or completed before a building permit is issued. Each has been grouped by
department so that you know whom to contact if you have questions.
A. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - BUILDING (Staff contact - Janice Horcasitas 661 - 326 -3607)
Include with or show on the final building plans information necessary to verify
that the project complies with all disability requirements of Title 24 of the
California Building Code.
2. Commercial coaches shall be installed upon a permanent foundation.
3. The Building Division will calculate and collect the appropriate school district
impact fee at the time they issue a building permit.
B. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - PLANNING (Staff contact - Paul Hellman 661- 326 -3733)
1. A minimum of 12 off - street parking spaces shall be maintained on the subject
property.
2. Rooftop areas of commercial buildings (e.g., office, retail, restaurant, assembly,
hotel, hospital, church, school), and industrial buildings adjacent to residentially
zoned properties, shall be completely screened by parapets or other finished
architectural features constructed to a height of the highest equipment,
unfinished structural element or unfinished architectural feature of the building.
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C. FIRE DEPARTMENT (Staff contact - Dave Weirather 661- 326 -3706)
Show on the final building plans the following items:
a. All fire hydrants, both offsite (nearest to site) and on -site. Include flow
data on all hydrants. Hydrants shall be in good working condition and
are subject to testing for verification. Fire flow requirements must be met
prior to construction commencing on the project site. Please provide 2
sets of the engineered water plans to Dave Weirather. (Note: All new fire
hydrants must be purchased from the Fire Department.)
2. All access (permanent and temporary) to and around any building under
construction must be at least 20 feet wide, contain no vehicle obstruction, and
be graded to prevent standing water. Barricades must be in place where
ditches and barriers exist in or cross roadways. Emergency vehicle access must
always be reliable.
D. PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING (Staff contact - George Gillburg 661 - 326 -3997)
A sewer connection fee shall be paid at the time a building permit is issued. We
will base this fee at the rate in effect at the time a building permit is issued.
2. A transportation impact fee for regional facilities shall be paid at the time a
building permit is issued, or if no building permit is required, before occupancy of
the building or site. This fee will be based at the rate in effect at the time the
building permit is issued. The Public Works Department will calculate an estimate
of the total fee when you submit construction plans for the project.
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