Item 26 - Public Hearing Vista Heritage Charter School (601 North Fairview Street)

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AA No. 2023-04 and ZOA No. 2023-03 for Vista Heritage Charter School at 601 North Fairview Street December 11, 2023 Page 8 residential by changing the use of an auto -repair building into an office space. Additionally, the proposed project proposes landscape improvements and a community garden that will further act as buffers and accomplish the goals of the General Plan. Moreover, the approval of the proposed applications will be consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan, specifically Goals 1, 2, and 3 of the Land Use Element (LU). Goal 1 of the LU provides a land use plan that improves the quality of life and respects the existing community. Policy 1-8 encourages new development to provide a new community benefit. The change of use from auto -repair to office will provide a benefit to the community by reducing the noise, fumes, and waste that stem from auto -repair -like businesses. Additionally, the outdoor play area for the school will allow the school to offer their students a space for recreational purposed within their business hours. Goal 2 of the LU seeks a balance of land uses to meet Santa Ana's diverse needs. Policy 2-6 promote rehabilitation of properties and encourage increased levels of capital investment to create a safe and attractive environment. Approval of the amendment application and the zoning ordinance amendment will promote the rehabilitation of the existing building with a new fagade and site improvements. Goal 3 of the LU seeks to preserve and improve the character and integrity of existing neighborhoods and districts. Policy 3-7 promotes a clean, safe, and creative environment for Santa Ana's residential, workers and visitors. Approval of the project will promote a clean, safe, and creative environment for Santa Ana's residents by reducing hazardous waste produced by auto repair businesses, enhancing the architecture of the existing building, and enhancing the site by introducing new landscape. Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions During the development review phase of the project, the City obtained information concerning the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) governing both Parcel 2 and Parcel 4 illustrated in Exhibit 9. These CC&Rs outline potential use restrictions that could impact these parcels. However, these stipulations do not hinder the City's authority to proceed with the intended rezoning and revising of the SD-82 text. Furthermore, the text of SD-82 requires the update and clarification of these CC&Rs, mandating their refinement and subsequent submission to the City before permit issuance. Public Notification and Community Outreach Project notifications were posted, published, and mailed in accordance with City and State regulations. Copies of the public notice, including a 1,000-foot notification radius map, and the site posting are provided in Exhibit 5. There are no established Neighborhood Associations in the vicinity as the property is surrounded by offices and the City of Costa Mesa. At the time this report was printed, no issues of concern were raised regarding the proposed development. City Council 26 — 300 1/16/2024