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ITEM #2 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 2005 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: David R. Zamora, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Consideration of an Appeal of the Planning Commission Denial of a Modification to the Conditions of Approval for a Conditional Use Permit to install a metal storage unit behind an existing church located at 754 Herberts Lane, File Index Number DAP -000-489 (Reference DC -40-90) (La Nueva Uncion, Pastor Hector Luis Jacobo, Applicant). DATE: November 7, 2005 BACKGROUND: The applicant, La Nueva Uncion, is requesting an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of their request to modify the Conditions of Approval for a Conditional Use Permit to install a metal storage unit behind an existing church located at 754 Herberts Lane (Assessor Parcel Number 0160-214-18-0000), and an Environmental Determination that the proposed project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15301. The existing church was approved under a Conditional Use Permit (File Index DC -40-90) in 1990. The Planning Commission considered the applicant's request on September 27, 2005. After considerable discussion and public testimony, the Commission on a 5-0 vote, closed the Public Hearing and continued the item to the October 11, 2005, meeting to afford staff the opportunity to prepare a resolution to deny. On October 11, 2005, the Planning Commission on four (4) affirmative votes and two (2) abstentions denied the proposed project and adopted Resolution Number R-11-05. ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: The General Plan of the project site is Low Density Residential and the Zoning Classification is R- 1 (Single -Family Residential). The intent and purpose of this land use is to provide areas for the development of single-family dwellings on urban size lots. This zone also provides for the development of accessory uses that are related, incidental and not detrimental to the residential environment through a Conditional Use Permit. Such conditional uses include religious institutions, as well as educational facilities and childcare services. A code complaint was submitted to the City Code Enforcement Division on May 2, 2005, concerning installation on site of a non -permitted 8' x 28' sea cargo metal container. An Administrative Citation was issued on August 1, 2005. On August 9, 2005, the applicant submitted a Development Application for Design Review of the storage container. According to the applicant, the metal storage unit is required in order to provide adequate auxiliary storage area for chairs, tables and other items used by the church. The metal structure is not visible from the front of the property. The Design Review Committee and staff supported the proposed project and recommended approval with conditions that it be painted to match the existing church facility and for large potted plants be placed around it to buffer the impact on neighboring residences.