REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 09/06/2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Planning and Development Department
SUBJECT:
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2023-0016 TO ESTABLISH A VETERINARY CLINIC AT 1973 FOOTHILL PARKWAY, SUITE 103, WITHIN THE COMMERCIAL DESIGNATION OF THE EL CERRITO SPECIFIC PLAN (APPLICANT: CHANTE D. TRAN C/O DR. TRAN'S VETERINARY CLINIC, LLC.)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This staff report asks the City Council to affirm the Planning and Housing Commission's action granting Conditional Use Permit 2023-0016 (CUP2023-0016). CUP2023-0016 will establish a 1,611 square-foot veterinary clinic within an existing commercial center. The zoning of the project site is Commercial of the El Cerrito Specific Plan, which allows veterinary clinics with a conditional use permit, which is the reason for CUP2023-0016.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council:
a. Take no action, thereby affirming the Planning and Housing Commission's action granting CUP2023-0016, based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval.
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b. Set the item for review at a subsequent meeting.
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BACKGROUND & HISTORY:
The project site is located on 9.76 acres and is part of the Foothill Center, which consists of various commercial service uses, restaurants and a hotel. The project site is entirely developed and the veterinary clinic will occupy a tenant space within the existing in-line commercial building located at 1973 Foothill Parkway.
ANALYSIS:
The veterinary clinic will provide routine care for cats and dogs, as well as preventative care services such as vaccinations, surgeries, diagnostics, and other small animal care needs. The clinic also intends to provide emergency services during normal business hours. All operations will be contained inside the building. The veterinary clinic proposes to operate from 8 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, and from 9 AM to 1 PM on Saturdays.
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