Planning Commission Staff Report
Report Prepared by: Jonnie Lan, AICP, Principal Planner, Development Services Department
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SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit #1275, initiated by Marina Ochoa on behalf of Any Merced, Inc., property owner. This application involves a request to operate a food truck within the Gas N Save parking lot, generally located on the northeast corner of 16th Street and Q Street (963 W. 16th Street), within a Central Commercial (C-C) Zone. *PUBLIC HEARING*
ACTION: Approve/Disapprove/Modify
1) Environmental Review #24-02 (Categorical Exemption)
2) Conditional Use Permit #1275
SUMMARY
Marina Ochoa is requesting approval to operate a food truck within the Gas N' Save parking lot located at 963 W. 16th Street (Attachment B). The food truck would be located at the northeast corner of the parcel, along the adjacent alley (Attachment C). Per Merced Municipal Code Land Use Table 20.10-1 - Permitted Land Uses in the Commercial Zoning Districts, Mobile Food Vendors are considered a conditional use within a Central Commercial (C-C) Zone, outside of the "City Center" area. The Planning Commission will be reviewing this proposal to ensure that the food truck is operated in a manner that minimizes negative impacts to the existing site and promotes compatible and orderly development. Staff is recommending approval of this request subject to conditions.
RECOMMENDATION
Planning staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Environmental Review #24-02 (Categorical Exemption) and Conditional Use Permit #1275 subject to the conditions in Exhibit A and the findings/considerations in Exhibit B of Draft Resolution #4133 (Attachment A).
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DISCUSSION
Project Description
The applicant is proposing to operate a food trailer within the Gas N' Save parking lot located at 963 W. 16th Street (Attachment B). The food truck would be located at the southeast corner of the property, along the adjacent alley, and be oriented in a manner that does not ...
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