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Resolution No. PC-2019-21 Page Five Section 3: Findings for Conditional Use Permit With respect to the approval of the Conditional Use Permit (Case P18-0332), the Planning Commission makes the following findings as required by Section 18.124.070 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code: 1. The location of the proposed conditional use is in accordance with the objectives of the zoning ordinance and the purpose of the district in which the site is located. The objectives of the Zoning Ordinance include fostering a harmonious, convenient, workable relationship among land uses, protecting land uses from inharmonious influences and harmful intrusions, promoting a safe, effective traffic circulation system, and ensuring that public and private lands ultimately are used for the purposes which are most appropriate and beneficial to the City as a whole. As conditioned, the proposed use would be consistent with these objectives. One purpose of the Commercial District is to provide opportunities for retail markets, offices, service establishments, amusement establishments, and wholesale businesses to concentrate for the convenience of the public and in mutually beneficial relationship to each other. The proposed uses would be operated on a site that currently allows commercial uses. The convenience store and fuel station are existing uses on the site. The proposed drive-through carwash would be compatible with the surrounding commercial and office uses. The convenience store would continue its 24-hour operation and alcohol sales will be limited to the hours of 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. per State law. The proposed carwash would operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Planning Commission finds that the proposed hours of operation and uses would be compatible with the surrounding commercial businesses and would not impact nearby residential uses. The applicant will be required to mitigate any future nuisances which may occur as a result of the proposed use. 2. The proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which the conditional uses would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to the properties or improvements in the vicinity. The uses, as conditioned, would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The Project site has adequate vehicular access from Hopyard Road and W. Las Positas Boulevard. The proposed uses would not generate a substantial increase in peak hour trips thereby limiting impacts on the surrounding uses and the local roadway network. Additionally, the proposed Project would have the needed parking for patrons and employees. To help reduce noise levels, the proposed Project will be required to meet the recommendations identified in the noise assessment prepared by Illingworth & Rodkin, Inc. including the proposed carwash dryers and vacuum units utilizing quieter systems to ensure compliance with the City's Noise Ordinance. Conditions of approval will ensure the subject use will not be operated in a manner that is detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or be immed or pruned without prior approval by the City Landscape Architect. b. Utilize best efforts to locate any new utility trenches outside of the existing canopy of the trees to be saved. If this is not feasible, the applicant shall submit a report from a PUD-133 Planning Commission Page 17 of 18 work is substantially complete, all areas are stabilized, and all hazards are mitigated to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering/City Engineer. PUD-133 Planning Commission Page 13 of 18 ge 12 of 18 The applicant's California licensed geotechnical engineer shall inspect and approve the PUD-133 Planning Commission Page 9 of 18