Resources/FAQs

A – The Eddie Jones Warehouse, Manufacturing and Distribution Facility proposed project consists of demolition of the existing vacant 172,300-square-foot industrial manufacturing building and associated improvements, and development of a new 566,905-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility. The proposed warehouse and distribution facility would consist of 369,415 square feet of warehouse area, 158,320 square feet of manufacturing space and 39,170 square feet of office area designed as a single building that could support multi-tenant occupancy. Development of the proposed project would include 590 parking spaces for employee/visitor parking, 60 truck trailer parking stalls, and a total of 114 truck terminals. 

A – The project is being built just west of the Ocean Kamp development next to the Oceanside Municipal Airport on Eddie Jones Way and Benet Road. The project is being built on a 31.79-acre site. 

A – Per the CEQA: Aesthetics, Agriculture and Forestry Resources, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Cumulative Effects, Drainage/Absorption, Flood Plain/Flooding, Geology/Soils, Growth Inducement, Hazards & Hazardous Materials, Hydrology/Water Quality, Land Use/Planning, Mineral Resources, Noise, Population/Housing, Public Services, Recreation, Septic System, Sewer Capacity, Solid Waste, Transportation, Vegetation, Wetland/Riparian, Wildfire 

A – Traffic Impact, Transparency, Pollution, Safety/Emergency Services and Negative Impact on Nearby Communities. 

A- A timeline has not been established for the project. The next steps moving forward include a 45 day public review of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) and completion of the Final Environmental Impact Report. The applicant has not submitted a draft EIR for City review and the application has not been deemed complete by the City. It will likely be at least 5-6 months before the project is considered by Planning Commission. 

A- The Planning Division forms its recommendation on a project after a thorough review of the request, an analysis of issues and comments received from the public and other agencies, and a review of the project in conformance with the City’s General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Environmental review is also conducted in accordance with CEQA. Approval of a discretionary development application, such as a Development Plan or Conditional Use Permit, is subject to meeting specific findings for approval. For example, approval of a CUP is subject to the following findings:

1. That the proposed location of the use is in accord with the objectives of this ordinance and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. 

2. That the proposed location of the conditional use and the proposed conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will be consistent with the General Plan; will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare of persons residing or working in or adjacent to the neighborhood of such use; and will not be detrimental to properties or improvements in the vicinity or to the general welfare of the city. 

3. That the proposed conditional use will comply with the provisions of this ordinance, including any specific condition required for the proposed conditional use in the district in which it would be located.

A- The City doesn’t prepare independent studies for development projects initiated by the private sector. The City’s practice, as with many cities, is to have the applicant retain a third party consultant to prepare technical reports. All studies must be prepared by qualified professionals. The EIR and all technical studies are released for a 45 day public review period and are also sent to various City departments, local and state responsible agencies such as San Diego County Air Pollution Control, Caltrans, Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, etc.  

A- The City does not require economic impact statements (fiscal impact assessments) for development projects unless the request includes a proposal to change the General Plan land use or zoning designation. The City will not prepare its own economic impact statement for this project. However, the applicant is considering preparing such a document.  

A- Restrictions on hours of operation can be placed on a project requiring a CUP in order to address potential impacts of a specific use. The City Municipal Code places hours of operation restrictions on certain types of uses such as pawn shops or poolrooms, but doesn’t specify restrictions for industrial uses. All development and businesses in general must comply with the City Noise Ordinance, which limits noise to a maximum decibel level during night time hours. For a project of this type, City staff evaluates potential impacts of a project during all hours. A common condition of approval would require the tenants or property owner to file a business operation plan that must be reviewed and approved by the City Planner prior to issuance of a business license. 

A- The City has the ability to restrict hours of operation based on potential impacts of a specific use. Since the applicant has not disclosed a tenant, a condition of approval of the CUP would likely require the owner, tenant, or operator to file an operations management plan to be approved by the City prior to occupancy of the building or issuance of a business license.  

A- The number of conditions vary by project. Each City department would provide conditions of approval that detail all code requirements necessary to build the project as well as operational conditions. Conditions must be complied with prior to issuance of permits, during construction, or during operation. It is not uncommon for a large project to have over 100 conditions of approval. Also, the EIR would likely have mitigation measures to reduce potential impacts. Such mitigation measures would be provided with the draft EIR. 

A- City staff, including the City Traffic Engineer, are still reviewing the project’s potential traffic impacts. The existing right-of-way on Benet Road is about 60-ft wide, which limits the ability to widen the road. All options are being evaluated. The applicant is proposing to install a dedicated right hand turn lane into the project. The proposed design is currently under review by City staff. Road widening projects are either initiated by the City through a CIP project or completed by a developer as part of a development project. In some cases, the City cannot require a developer to install all road improvements unless there is a “reasonable nexus” that determines the need for such improvements. For example, if a development project generated excessive traffic and reduced the LOS (Level Of Service) from a level A to a level C, the City could require a developer to construct road improvements that alleviate traffic or pay a fair share contribution. Fair share contributions go towards future road improvements initiated by the City through Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). 

A- As noted in the traffic study, the project would be required to pay a fair share contribution towards improvements at SR-76 and Benet Road. I cannot confirm timing and funding availability at this time. City staff will be discussing this issue with Caltrans in the coming months.  

A- For a shell industrial building, the developer must account for all potential uses that may occupy the building and provide the required parking for each use. RPG could potentially modify the mixture as long as the approved parking ratio is consistent with the proposed uses. For example, if RPG wanted to convert the entire building into an office, the site would not have enough parking spaces and the City would not issue a building permit for tenant improvements or a business license. 

A- The owner has been forwarded all comments and suggestions regarding the use of the site. At this point, the City has not been presented with any alternative uses.  

A- City staff has discussed this topic with the applicant throughout the entitlement review process. To date, the applicant has indicated that the project does not have a specific tenant(s) and the project is designed for flexibility to accommodate a variety of uses.  

A- If you would like your comments published with the staff report package, please submit comments to me no later than 7 days before the advertised hearing date. The staff report is prepared at least 30 days in advance of the hearing. Timely submittal of comments will ensure that the staff report documents all concerns and public comments. 

A- All comments are provided to the Planning Commission. Comments received after the publication of the staff report will be forwarded to the Commissioners via email if received by 12 pm on the day of the hearing. Any subsequent comments will be forwarded as time allows. It is beneficial to submit comments well in advance of the meeting to allow the Commissioners adequate time to review them. In my experience, it is not as effective to submit letters the day before or the day of the hearing, because it is difficult for the Planning Commissioners to read all correspondence on such short notice. All correspondence is added to the public record no matter when received. 

A- I would recommend attending a meeting after the draft EIR is released for public review. This will give us a general idea of when the project would likely be scheduled for Planning Commission hearing. 

A- Draft Planning Commission agendas are typically set 45 days in advance of an upcoming meeting. After the draft EIR circulates and the development application is deemed complete, the project will be scheduled for hearing. A tentative hearing date should be available at least 45 days in advance. The official hearing notice and publication in the newspaper occurs 15 days before the meeting. I will keep your group updated on the hearing date well in advance of the meeting. 

A- Correct, the project may be appealed to the City Council no later than 10 days after the meeting. Filing an appeal is not limited to those within the 1,500 ft radius, however, anyone outside of the radius would be required to pay the filing fee.  

A- No formal notification is provided after the decision. Property owners or tenants must either watch the live meeting or the recording. KOCT posts Planning Commission meetings on its You Tube Channel and also their website at https://www.koct.org/videosondemand/category/Planning+Commission or https://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/residents/city-services/boards-commissions-committees/planning-commission . Residents may also contact the Planning Division to find out the decision.