(1)AR 091807 Watts Investments Appeal

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ITEM #1 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2007 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: David R. Zamora, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Appeal of the Planning Commission Denial of a Design Review, Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) #18647, Sign Application, and Environmental Assessment for the construction of equipment sales, rentals, painting and repairs facility and a Conditional Use Permit (to allow the sale and storage of diesel, gasoline and propane relating to equipment rentals and a Freeway -Oriented Sign) at the northeast corner of Main Street and Iowa Avenue, File Index Numbers DAP -000- 689 (Watts Investments, Applicant). DATE: September 12, 2007 BACKGROUND: The applicant, Watts Investments, is appealing the Planning Commissions denial of a request for Design Review, Tentative Parcel map (TPM) #18647, Sign Application, and Environmental Assessment for the construction of an equipment sales, rentals, painting and repairs facility and a Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale and storage of diesel, gasoline and propane relating to equipment rentals and a Freeway -Oriented Sign at the northeast corner of Main Street and Iowa Avenue, (Assessor Parcel Numbers 1167-111-01, 02 & 03-0000). The City Council considered the applicant's appeal request on June 19 and September 4, 2007. The item was opened for public hearing and discussed by the Council and opened for public testimony. Upon review of the revised site plans, discussion of additional conditions of approval to mitigate impacts and concerns with consistency of the project with the Colton General Plan, and possible benefits the project, the Council directed staff to complete an Environmental Assessment of the proposed project and to prepare a resolution for approval of the Project.