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Planning Commission backs conditional use permit for auto body shop at 50 Sloan Court
Summary
The City of Tracy Planning Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit for an auto body repair shop at 50 Sloan Court, finding the project categorically exempt from CEQA and clarifying an outdoor vehicle-storage condition.
The City of Tracy Planning Commission on Feb. 26 recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving a conditional use permit for an auto body repair shop at 50 Sloan Court (APN 212-220-06) and determined the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines section 15301.
Kelly Jones, assistant planner, told commissioners the 1.31-acre site is in the city’s M-1 (light industrial) zone and includes a 14,950-square-foot building, a fenced vehicle-storage area on the southern side of the lot and on-site landscaping that the applicant will maintain. “There are exhaust filters that are designated to capture 99.94% of the spray particulates. So there shouldn’t be any fumes exhausting into the neighborhood,” Jones said.
The commission asked a series of operational questions about spray-booth filtration, outdoor storage and restrooms. Jones said the spray booth is a separate enclosure inside the building and that filters are designed to limit airborne particulates. She confirmed that only vehicles, not equipment or materials, would be allowed to remain outside while awaiting service. Commissioners also noted the facility’s restroom layout and the building-code requirements determining the number of fixtures.
A proposed amendment to Planning Division condition B.1 was added to clarify that the requirement for all storage to be conducted inside the building would not prohibit storage of vehicles waiting for service. A motion to recommend approval of Resolution — including (1) granting CUP application CUP24-0009 to allow automotive body repair at 50 Sloan Court, (2) finding the project categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and (3) amending Planning Division condition B.1 to except vehicle storage — carried by voice vote. Commissioners present voted in favor; no nays were recorded. Chair Orcutt said it appeared Vice Chair Penning had not made it in time to vote on the item.
There were no public comments submitted by email or WebEx on the item. The commission closed the public hearing before voting. With the Planning Commission’s recommendation, the item will proceed to the City Council for final action.
