RESO 2017-02_1501 N Bristol St (McDonalds Drivethrough)

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1. That because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, that the strict application of the zoning ordinance is found to deprive the subject property of privileges not otherwise at variance with the intent and purpose of the provisions of this Chapter. There are special circumstances applicable to the subject property. The subject site is located on the east side of Bristol Street between Seventeenth Street and Washington Avenue. The project site was identified as part of Bristol Widening project. As a result, the project site will be reduced from 47,039 square feet to 35,989 square feet in size after dedication. There is no feasible option for providing additional parking and loading spaces required by the Section 41-1305 and 41-1341 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code due to the reduced lot size and width. The variance will allow the applicant the ability to use the property in a manner that is consistent with similar surrounding commercial uses. The Bristol Street Corridor Specific Plan was envisioned to create a strong and viable commercial district with systematic development and landscaping standards. 2. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The granting of the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of property rights. The granting of the parking variance will preserve the property owner's ability to re -build a new McDonald's restaurant that meets the current industry and development standards as well as the City and State Building and Fire codes at this location. The existing McDonald's restaurant has been an established business in the City since 1968. The granting of the variance will contribute to the overall success of the Bristol Street Corridor as a major commercial corridor in the City as a whole. 3. That the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. The site will have sufficient parking and loading to accommodate their patrons and their loading and unloading needs. Further, the proposed McDonald's restaurant is located within close proximity to public transportation and Santa Ana Community College. It is anticipated that a number of its patrons will utilize public transportation and the pedestrian path along Bristol Street. Therefore, the reduction in parking will not be detrimental to the surrounding community as it will not result in parking impacts to the adjacent commercial or residential neighborhoods. Conditions have been placed to ensure that the site be in compliance with all other development standards applicable to the property. Resolution No. 2017-02 Page 4 of 9