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TO: FROM: Item #2 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 3, 2005 MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Director SUBJECT: Consideration of an Amendment to the General Plan Land Use Map to Re -designate Property from Medium Residential to Light Industrial and an Amendment to the City of Colton Official Zoning Map to Rezone Property from R-2 (Duplex Residential) to M-1 (Light Industrial) for Property Located at 309 West Congress Street (File Index Number DAP -000-373); Approve a Negative Declaration for the Project. DATE: April 27, 2005 BACKGROUND: The applicant, Moss Equipment Rentals, is requesting City Council approval of a General Plan Amendment from Medium Residential to Light Industrial, and a Zone Change from R-2 (Duplex Residential) to M-1 (Light Industrial) for the property located at 309 West Congress Street (Assessor Parcel Number 0163-202-21-0000), in order to establish a construction yard with parts and equipment storage, repairs, maintenance, and rental of equipment. The proposed project requires a General Plan Amendment from Medium Residential to Light Industrial, a Zone Change from R-2 (Medium Residential) to M-1 (Light Industrial) to allow for the proposed construction, maintenance, and repair yard. The 2.084 -acre project site was formerly used by CALTRANS as a maintenance yard. The site is relatively flat and is comprised of existing storage buildings, offices, trailers, service areas, and eight paved parking spaces. All existing onsite structures and areas will continue to function and operate with the exception of three small structures that will be removed. ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: As noted above, the project site previously served as the maintenance yard for CALTRANS. The applicant intends to use the property for a similar use, however, it requires a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change. On March 22, 2005, the Planning Commission considered the applicant's project, along with a request for architectural and site plan approval for the construction of a new 4,000 S.F. enclosed work shop with attached 3,500 S.F. canopy, and a Conditional Use Permit for fueling area comprised of a 10,000 -gallon diesel tank, a 8,000 -gallon diesel tank, a 1,000 -gallon used oil tank and three 200 -gallon new oil tanks. These tanks will be installed above grade and will be enclosed by a six-foot high concrete block wall. The work shop will have a metal roof with pre -fabricated grey metal siding and the attached canopy will also have a metal roof. These structures will be utilized for storage of maintenance of equipment and