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File Index Number DCV -33-99 July 13, 1999 Page 4 ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS: An Initial Study and Environmental Analysis was prepared by the City Attorney (Best, Best & Krieger), and processed by staff for comments'to the public and all Responsible Agencies, as required by CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act). At the preparation of this report, staff received two responses. The State Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) requested, and a copy was sent, of the Traffic Study that was prepared for the proposed project. The Southern California Gas Company responded to the Initial Study by stating that natural gas facilities are available to serve the proposed facility, and would be available to assist the proposed facility with natural gas service. On July 6, 1999, the Design Review Committee considered the proposed project. The Committee recommends that the Commission approve the Conditions of Approval and the filing of a Mitigated Negative Declaration. Staff concurs with the recommendation from the Design Review Committee. FINDINGS: 1. The proposed project is consistent with the intent and guidelines of the General Plan. 2. If the Planning Commission grants a Conditional Use Permit and a Major Variance, and the applicant complies with the Conditions of Approval, the proposed project will be consistent with the Zoning Ordinance. 3. Special circumstances relating to the location and surroundings of the property warrant a Major Variance from the City's 25% landscaping requirement and from the requirement that industrial buildings in this area consist of masonry block or concrete tilt -up construction. 4. The proposed project is compatible with the surrounding uses. 5. The proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment and warrants the adoption and filing of a Mitigated Negative Declaration under CEQA. 6. The findings contained in Resolution Number R-03-99 adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program are also incorporated herein by reference. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the following: (1) Resolution Number R-03-99-1 Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for this Project; (2) Architectural and Site Plan Review; (3) a Conditional Use Permit; and (4) a Major Variance for File Index Number DCV -33-99, subject to the Conditions of Approval. ALS