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Home My WebLink About50-Building and Safety -c Econo Lodge. o '6-14- fs',\ IQ \-\Q"t\. Mo.y"l'l e e.."",W\o'l c...,,,_(..\ \ Q.j-r, If\- S""", ~'h"""..l1 '1'\.0 Sa", ~ 7\ ~ Yc:>()""'O CI\. '1.:t41~ Re.: Va...(, CA.'Y\CR. &' ~- 3 o PI R ie'a. -Al.>>4ftl &1'1'. 1989 AUG 14 PM 3: 41 . tJ1..;.,. ik.."", J.v....., ~ S c. ~~t...d .h-t c.;~ c.... """ <:i I "'n\{ e. r.. ~ . r 1.e'v)..L <:"''0 "Y1 +-i '" "-l. -tU-, i~ -hv Cj~ Go 11M. tA J h~J ~h\ e c+, 1(;+0 I 7 ~1', V\J<.. hQv.e.. Jvv.1 6\- p~~ ~ -#\.-t-1 ~ lC;,j ~ / ~ ~U-<~ ~ ~#- . S 4 b ~ i -H-ud ~n..e '1) .e.vi..-evJ CVY...e..- he.A ~ !J'}'1) (~;...Ui I Econo lodge Conference Center 668 Fairway Drive at 1'10 and 1-215 Orange Show Road. Exit on 1-215 San Bernardino. CA 92408 714 825,7750 1,800,55-ECONO Nationwide Re~$I'vations 50 "~,: '''1 0\., -1 "0 o ;''t;\V'-i~-'''~{Y. ~~,~, 0.. "~.,. I" . ... ;:',":hf"":"-wV j . ' ! "....J'- ., ."0 ". , --."" .,., . ~'j..- - . '" . securing their property, but could not control the surrounding area. The previous motion by Council Member Reilly and seconded by Council Kember Miller carried unanimously. APPEAL HEARING - PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF VARIANCE NO. 89-3 - CONSTRUCTION OF PARKING LOT WITHOUT PAVING - ECONO LODGE - CONTINUED FROM JUNE 19, 1989 . This is the time and place continued to for an appeal hearing filed by Econo Lodge on the Planning Commission's denial of Variance No. 89-3 for the construction of a parking lot without paving at the northwest corner of Fairway Drive and Camino Real. (40) In a Staff Report dated June 2, 1989, Brad Kilger, Planning Director, explained that the applicant requested that the Mayor and Council reconsider the denial and approve the variance so that construction of a parking lot could occur without paving on 2.15 acres. In the report, Mr. Kilger quoted Hunicipal Code Section 19.56.380, which statesl "All areas shall be surfaced or paved with asphaltic concrete, concrete or other bitulithic surfacing acceptable to the Commission and shall thereafter be maintained in good condition." Mr. Ulger stated that the appeal is based on the desire for increased business from truckers. The Planning staff aqr_s this would be advantageous i.n this area, as semi. -trucks are presently not being accommodated by the motel's off-str_t parking area. However, a properly desiqned and constraeted parking lot should be constructed. Mr. V. K. Shah, General Hanager, Econo Lodge, 668 Fairway Drive, explained that business has been very slow at their location. One of the reasons is the difficulty travelers have in finding the freeway off-ramp to gain access to their motel. He requested a six to twelve month period of.time in which the adjoining vacant parking lot will be covered with slag rather than conventional paving as an economy measure. He fel t they could increase business by allowing truckers to park there and use the facilities at the Econo Lodge so they could begin to make a profit. He stated he had contacted a few trucking companies and received several commitments that if their trucks could park there, the truckers would stay at Econo Lodge. City Attorney Penman stated that using slag doesn't meet the legal requirements. He also stated that this matter has never gone to ERC, and procedurally, it has to go there before it can come to the Council. He explained that findings must inqicate that there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved. - 16 - 7/5/89 1 , ~ ...." '~ o o o ~ '~l I Mayor Holcomb suggested that a creative solution to this problem be found, if this is desirable public policy. He felt that slag serves a very practical purpose and is as acceptable as black top. Bt providing this parking space, it would eliminate some of the bight in that area. He suggested this matter be sent to Environmental Review Committee (ERC). Planning Director Kilger stated for the record, that in the long term, they would require asphalt or concrete on that parking area, as that is more appropriate. Council Member Flores made a motion, seconded by Council Kember Haudsley and unanimously carried, that the appeal hearing regarding Variance No. 89-3 be continued to August 21, 1989, in the Council ChlUllbers of City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California, and go before the ERC to establish conditions. City Attorney Penman stated it would be legally preferable to amend the Municipal Code rather than grant an unlawful Variance. He asked for direction to prepare an amendment, if the Council wishes to allow this temporary situation. Planning Director Kilger stated he would coordinate with the City Attorney's office, review the provisions of the Municipal Code and make a recommendation. APPEAL - PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 89-16 - CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITION '1'0 DRIVE THROUGH RESTAURANT AND PARKING VARIANCE - CARLSON DBSIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - 477 SOUTH "B" STREBT This is the time and place set to hear an appeal filed by Carlson Design and Construction Company on the Planning Commission's denial of Conditional Use Permit No. 89-16 regarding the construction of an addition to a drive-through restaurant and parking variance. (41) In a Staff Report dated June 21, 1989, Planning Director Kilger stated that Conditional Use Permit No. 89-16 is an application to construct a 418 square foot addition to an existing 1,500 square foot drive-through restaurant and approval of a variance from Code Sections 19.56.020 regarding required parking at 477 South "E" Street. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan. In the Staff Report, Mr. Kilger explained that the applicant is basing the appeal on the fact that the City'S parking requirements for drive-through restaurants are too high. Their evidence is a sampling of other cities' requirements in Southern California, which have a requirement of one parking space for every 100 square feet of gross floor area. The City of San Bernardino's requirement is one space for every 60 square feet of gross floor Uea. Additionally, they have provided evidence that the peak parking needs of the business (Kentucky Fried Chicken) with the new addition would only be about seven spaces. , '. - 17 - 7/5/89