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ATTY/RESO.0115/PC RESO APPROVING PROJECT WITH DRAFT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - 557 E. BAYSHORE ROAD <br />REV: 12-21-2022 VR <br />Page 5 of 26 <br />is complementary in appearance and scale and incorporated into the site <br />layout. The proposed use provides a valuable and convenient recreational <br />use to the surrounding residents. <br /> <br />ix. The provision of permeable areas and drainage design <br />appropriate to capture and treat stormwater runoff prior to its discharge from <br />the site including, but not limited to, the use of vegetated swales, landscape <br />features, permeable pavement materials, infiltration basins or engineered <br />designs. <br /> <br />The City’s Engineering division has reviewed the Project’s landscape <br />features and areas, and bio-swale areas to capture and treat stormwater run- <br />off prior to discharge from the site, and determined that the Project would <br />comply. <br /> <br />b. The Planning Commission approves the Architectural Permit (Zoning <br />Ordinance Section 45.4) subject to the Conditions of Approval attached hereto as <br />Exhibit A. <br /> <br />3. Use Permit <br /> <br />a. Findings. The Planning Commission approves the following findings <br />in support of approval of a Use Permit (Zoning Ordinance Section 42.4) <br /> <br />i. That the proposed use will be consistent with the various <br />elements and objectives of the general plan and any applicable Specific <br />and Precise Plans, and zoning regulations for the subject location. <br /> <br />The fitness club use would meet goals and objectives of zoning and precise <br />plans by locating a convenient commercial use within close proximity of a <br />major arterial in combination with new residential uses. The CG zoning <br />promotes commercial uses that are appropriately located along <br />thoroughfares or away from the central shopping districts where more land is <br />available or where special facilities can be provided for the performance of <br />their function. The proposed athletic club also meets the intent of the General <br />Plan land use designation (Mixed Use – Waterfront Neighborhood) which is <br />intended for a mix of residential and supporting commercial uses. <br /> <br />ii. That the proposed use is compatible with surrounding uses. <br /> <br />The fitness club is compatible with surrounding uses which include a mix of <br />destination commercial uses and recently transitioned residential <br />development. The proposed fitness club further supports nearby existing and <br />newly developed residential and commercial uses through a café and <br />childcare facilities that will be available to members and non-members. The <br />facility has been designed with outdoor recreational uses that would receive