A Study Session for Automobile Tow Yard use at 280 Fogg Street. A request for a Zoning Text Amendment to allow an Automobile Impound Yard (Tow Yard) within the M-1 (Light Industrial) Zone with a Conditional Use Permit, Conditional Use Permit to allow an automobile impound yard (Tow Yard) and Architectural and Site Plan Review to allow a new 2,400 square-foot building with] 33,000 square feet of outdoor storage area and site improvements throughout the project site located in the M-1 (Light Industrial) Zone, Sensitive Development Area (SDA) on a site measuring approximately 1.2 acres in area.

In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (California Public Resources Code [PRC] Section 21000 et seq.) and its Guidelines (California Code of Regulations [CCR], Title 14, Section 15000 et seq.), this project is Categorical Exempt, Class 3. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Section 15303 (c) (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), up to four (4) commercial buildings not exceeding 10,000 square feet.

A study session review of a proposed project is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act.

RECOMMENDATION: Receive a staff presentation pertaining to the proposed zoning entitlements and identify concerns or requests for additional information that staff will need to address prior to the public hearing(s). Since this is a study session, no action is required.