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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket_10-20-21Zoning Administrator Regular Meeting Agenda Packet October 20, 2021 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 10:30 AM Laura Rossini Legal Counsel Minh Thai Executive Director Vince Fregoso Planning Manager Vince Fregoso Zoning Administrator Sarah Bernal Recording Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found onthe City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS (non­agenda items) BUSINESS CALENDAR Public Hearing:The Zoning Administrator's decision is final unless appealed within 10 calendar days. Legal Notice was published in the Orange County Reporter on October 8, 2021 and notices were mailed on said date. 1.Tentative Parcel Map No. 2019­01 (County Map No. 2018­176) – Pedro Gomez, Case Planner.  Project Location:2828 North Flower Street located in the Single­Family Residential (R­1) zoning district. Project Applicant: Andy Dang, representing Saint Thomas, LLC. Proposed Project:The applicant is requesting approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 2019­01 (County Map No. 2018­176) to subdivide an existing 0.42­acre residential lot into three single­family lots, each 0.14­acres in size. Environmental Impact:The Zoning Administrator will consider a determination that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15315 (Class 15) of the CEQA Guidelines – Minor Land Divisions. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2019­03 will be filed for this project. Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2019­01 (County Map No. 2018­176) as conditioned. 2.Minor Exception No. 2021­02 – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner                                        Project Location: 1201 East Fourth Street located in the Transit Zoning Code (SD­ 84), Urban Neighborhood 2 Sub­zone. Project Applicant:Mike Rowland, representing Chilly Willy Desserts. Proposed Project:The applicant proposes to construct a front yard fence seven feet in height, exceeding the City’s maximum front yard fence height standard by three feet. The applicant is requesting approval of Minor Exception No. 2021­02 as conditioned to allow the increase in the height of the fence and gates from four feet to seven feet. Environmental Impact:The Zoning Administrator will consider a determination that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 (3)(e) of the CEQA Guidelines – New Construction of Conversion of Small Structures. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2021­96 will be filed for this project. Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Minor Exception No. 2021­02 as conditioned. ***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR*** COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT WRITTEN COMMENTS You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways: E­mail PBAecomments@santa­ana.org and reference the topic in the subject line. Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Deadline to submit written comments is 8:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Zoning Administrator but will be made part of the record. APPEAL INFORMATION The formal action by the Zoning Administrator shall become effective after the ten­day appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Zoning Administrator may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the Zoning Administrator’s  action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission,or City Council at or before the hearing. Zoning Administrator 1 10/20/2021 Zoning AdministratorRegular Meeting Agenda PacketOctober 20, 2021CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA10:30 AMLaura RossiniLegal Counsel Minh ThaiExecutive Director Vince FregosoPlanning ManagerVince FregosoZoning Administrator Sarah BernalRecording Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found onthe City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS (non­agenda items) BUSINESS CALENDAR Public Hearing:The Zoning Administrator's decision is final unless appealed within 10 calendar days. Legal Notice was published in the Orange County Reporter on October 8, 2021 and notices were mailed on said date. 1.Tentative Parcel Map No. 2019­01 (County Map No. 2018­176) – Pedro Gomez, Case Planner.  Project Location:2828 North Flower Street located in the Single­Family Residential (R­1) zoning district. Project Applicant: Andy Dang, representing Saint Thomas, LLC. Proposed Project:The applicant is requesting approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 2019­01 (County Map No. 2018­176) to subdivide an existing 0.42­acre residential lot into three single­family lots, each 0.14­acres in size. Environmental Impact:The Zoning Administrator will consider a determination that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15315 (Class 15) of the CEQA Guidelines – Minor Land Divisions. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2019­03 will be filed for this project. Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2019­01 (County Map No. 2018­176) as conditioned. 2.Minor Exception No. 2021­02 – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner                                        Project Location: 1201 East Fourth Street located in the Transit Zoning Code (SD­ 84), Urban Neighborhood 2 Sub­zone. Project Applicant:Mike Rowland, representing Chilly Willy Desserts. Proposed Project:The applicant proposes to construct a front yard fence seven feet in height, exceeding the City’s maximum front yard fence height standard by three feet. The applicant is requesting approval of Minor Exception No. 2021­02 as conditioned to allow the increase in the height of the fence and gates from four feet to seven feet. Environmental Impact:The Zoning Administrator will consider a determination that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 (3)(e) of the CEQA Guidelines – New Construction of Conversion of Small Structures. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2021­96 will be filed for this project. Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Minor Exception No. 2021­02 as conditioned. ***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR*** COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT WRITTEN COMMENTS You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways: E­mail PBAecomments@santa­ana.org and reference the topic in the subject line. Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Deadline to submit written comments is 8:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Zoning Administrator but will be made part of the record. APPEAL INFORMATION The formal action by the Zoning Administrator shall become effective after the ten­day appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Zoning Administrator may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the Zoning Administrator’s  action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission,or City Council at or before the hearing. Zoning Administrator 2 10/20/2021 Zoning AdministratorRegular Meeting Agenda PacketOctober 20, 2021CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA10:30 AMLaura RossiniLegal Counsel Minh ThaiExecutive Director Vince FregosoPlanning ManagerVince FregosoZoning Administrator Sarah BernalRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647­5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found onthe City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDERROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non­agenda items)BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Zoning Administrator's decision is final unless appealed within 10calendar days. Legal Notice was published in the Orange County Reporter on October 8,2021 and notices were mailed on said date.1.Tentative Parcel Map No. 2019­01 (County Map No. 2018­176) – Pedro Gomez,Case Planner. Project Location:2828 North Flower Street located in the Single­Family Residential(R­1) zoning district.Project Applicant: Andy Dang, representing Saint Thomas, LLC.Proposed Project:The applicant is requesting approval of Tentative Parcel Map No.2019­01 (County Map No. 2018­176) to subdivide an existing 0.42­acre residential lotinto three single­family lots, each 0.14­acres in size.Environmental Impact:The Zoning Administrator will consider a determination thatthe project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant toSection 15315 (Class 15) of the CEQA Guidelines – Minor Land Divisions. Notice ofExemption, Environmental Review No. 2019­03 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No.2019­01 (County Map No. 2018­176) as conditioned.2.Minor Exception No. 2021­02 – Ivan Orozco, Case Planner                                       Project Location: 1201 East Fourth Street located in the Transit Zoning Code (SD­84), Urban Neighborhood 2 Sub­zone.Project Applicant:Mike Rowland, representing Chilly Willy Desserts.Proposed Project:The applicant proposes to construct a front yard fence seven feetin height, exceeding the City’s maximum front yard fence height standard by three feet.The applicant is requesting approval of Minor Exception No. 2021­02 as conditioned toallow the increase in the height of the fence and gates from four feet to seven feet. Environmental Impact:The Zoning Administrator will consider a determination that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 (3)(e) of the CEQA Guidelines – New Construction of Conversion of Small Structures. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2021­96 will be filed for this project. Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving Minor Exception No. 2021­02 as conditioned. ***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR*** COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT WRITTEN COMMENTS You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways: E­mail PBAecomments@santa­ana.org and reference the topic in the subject line. Mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Deadline to submit written comments is 8:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Zoning Administrator but will be made part of the record. APPEAL INFORMATION The formal action by the Zoning Administrator shall become effective after the ten­day appeal period. An appeal from the decision or requirement of the Zoning Administrator may be made by any interested party, individual, or group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the Zoning Administrator’s  action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission,or City Council at or before the hearing. Zoning Administrator 3 10/20/2021 Planning and Building Agency Item # 1 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Planning Commission Staff Report October 20, 2021 Topic: Tentative Parcel Map No. 2019-01 – Saint Thomas 3-Lot Subdivision RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2019-01 (County Map No. 2018- 176) as conditioned. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Andy Dang, representing Saint Thomas, LLC, is requesting approval of a tentative parcel map to subdivide an existing 0.42-acre parcel into three new residential lots at 2828 North Flower Street. Applications for residential subdivisions of fewer than five parcels require approval of a parcel map by the Zoning Administrator pursuant to Section 34-126 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC). Staff is recommending approval of the subdivision because the tentative parcel map was found to be consistent with the California Subdivision Map Act and Chapter 34 of the SAMC. DISCUSSION Project Description The project entails the subdivision of a property into three residential parcels to facilitate the construction of three new single-family dwellings. Upon completion of the project, three single-family residences will be located on three separate lots. The existing single- family residence and attached garage on the property will be demolished and the site will be cleared of any existing trees and vegetation. The new single-family dwellings will be constructed on the newly created 0.14-acre lots (6,099 square feet), and will have similar two-story structures with attached two-car garages. The size of each home will range from 2,997 to 3,064 square feet. Table 1: Project and Location Information Item Information Project Address and Council Ward 2828 North Flower Street – Ward 3 Nearest Intersection Memory Lane and Flower Street General Plan Designation Low Density Residential (LR-7) PM No. 2019-01 – Saint Thomas 3-Lot Subdivision October 20, 2021 Page 2 2 0 0 1 Table 2A and 2B detail the minimum requirements for a parcel under the Single-Family Residential (R-1) standards and the development standards applicable to the construction of new residential structures. Table 2A: Parcel Requirements Standard Required by SAMC Provided Parcel 1 Parcel 2 Parcel 3 Lot Width 50 Feet 57 Feet Complies Complies Complies Lot Size 6,000 square feet 6,099 square feet Complies Complies Complies Table 2B: Development Standards Standard Required by SAMC Provided Parcel 1 Parcel 2 Parcel 3 Front setback 20 feet or prevailing setback 20 feet Complies Complies Complies Side or Street- Side setback 5 Feet 5 feet Complies Complies Complies Rear setback 20 feet 20 feet Complies Complies Complies Building height 27 feet maximum 22-23 feet (two-story)Complies Complies Complies Parking 4 spaces total (2 in garage + 2 in driveway) 4 spaces total (2 in garage + 2 in driveway) Complies Complies Complies Lot coverage 35% max of lot 33%Complies Complies Complies Project Background The existing single-family residence was constructed in 1953 and was first occupied by Douglas Corrigan, a notable American aviator born in Galveston, Texas. Corrigan was nicknamed “Wrong Way” in 1938 after an unauthorized transatlantic flight from New York to Ireland. After a transcontinental flight from Long Beach, California, to New York City, he flew from Brooklyn, New York, to Ireland, though his flight plan was filed to return to Long Beach. He claimed his unauthorized flight was due to a navigational error but his “navigational error” was seen as deliberate. Zoning Designation Single-Family Residence (R-1) North Single-family residential East Single-family residential South Single-family residential Surrounding Land Uses West Single-family residential Property Size 0.42 acres (18,295 square feet ) Existing Site Development The subject site is developed with an existing single-family residence, mature trees, and vegetation. Use Permissions Single-family residential use permitted by right. Uses Section 41-232 (a)Zoning Code Sections Affected Development Standards Section 41-233 – 41-240 PM No. 2019-01 – Saint Thomas 3-Lot Subdivision October 20, 2021 Page 3 2 0 0 1 Corrigan retired from aviation in 1950 and bought an eighteen-acre orange grove in Santa Ana, where he would construct the single-family residence. Corrigan lived there with his wife and three sons until his death in 1995. While the existing residence is associated with Douglas Carrigan, no historical or significance events occurred on the property. Moreover, the single-family residence cannot be said to have “distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style or period, that exemplify a particular architectural style or design features,” as required by Chapter 30 of the SAMC for listing in the Santa Ana Historic Register. Therefore, the property is not eligible for inclusion in the Santa Ana Register. Nonetheless, staff is recommending a condition of approval requiring that the applicant provide a plaque honoring and recognizing Douglas Corrigan, upon completion of the project. On January 2019, an application was submitted to process a parcel map subdivision to an existing parcel located at 2828 North Flower Street. The application was then processed through the City's Development Review Committee and after several formal and informal re-submittals the design was approved in August of 2021. Subsequently, the applicant proceeded to submit the formal discretionary application to approve a parcel map in order to subdivide the existing lot into three parcels. Project Analysis Subdivision requests are governed by Chapter 34 and Chapter 41 of the SAMC. Pursuant to Section 66473.5 and 66474 of the California Subdivision Map Act, applications for tentative parcel maps are approved when it can be shown that findings can be made in support of the request. Specifically, the findings are related to the proposal being consistent with the General Plan; that the site is in conformance with all applicable City ordinances; the project site is physically suitable for the type and density of the proposed project; the proposed project will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat; that the proposed project will not cause serious public health problems; or that the proposed project will not conflict with easements necessary for public access through or use of the property must be made. Using this information staff has prepared the following analysis, which, in turn forms the basis for the recommendation contained in this report. In analyzing the applicant's request, staff believes that the following analysis warrants approval of the tentative parcel map (Exhibit 6). The applicant is seeking approval of a tentative parcel map to subdivide an existing parcel of land into three lots. Upon completion of the subdivision, the lots will continue to be utilized for residential use in the form of single-family structures. Since this application is to subdivide a lot and approve a conceptual design of the new single-family homes, no major issues were identified with the proposal since the design and site improvements did not require additional discretionary approvals. In reviewing the project, staff determined that the proposal as conditioned is consistent with the various provisions of PM No. 2019-01 – Saint Thomas 3-Lot Subdivision October 20, 2021 Page 4 2 0 0 1 the City's Zoning Code and General Plan, including lot size, lot frontage, setbacks, lot coverage, and parking. Further conditions of approval have been included to ensure that the site’s landscaping will be in compliance with current residential standards and to ensure the construction of new block walls around the perimeter of the new parcels. The subdivision has been found to be consistent with the development pattern of the adjacent properties. Further, no adverse environmental impacts to fish or wildlife populations were identified as the project site is located in a built-out, urbanized area. Finally, the tentative parcel map was found to be consistent with the California Subdivision Map Act and Chapter 34 of the Municipal Code. 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 500-foot notification radius map, and the site posting are provided in Exhibit 7. At the time this report was printed, no areas of concern were raised, nor had any correspondence, either written or electronic, been received from any members of the public. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15315 (Class 15) of the CEQA Guidelines (Minor Land Divisions) because the project involves the division of a residential zoned property in an urbanized area into four or fewer parcels, in conformance with the General Plan and zoning. Based on this analysis, Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2019-03 will be filed for this project. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. EXHIBIT(S) 1. Resolution 2. Vicinity Zoning and Aerial View 3. Site Photos 4. Site Plan 5. Floor Plan 6. Tentative Parcel Map 7. Copy of Public Notices Submitted By: Pedro Gomez, AICP, Associate Planner PM No. 2019-01 – Saint Thomas 3-Lot Subdivision October 20, 2021 Page 5 2 0 0 1 Approved By: Minh Thai, Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency, Planning and Building Agency Resolution No. 2021-XXX Page 1 of 7 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2019-01, AS CONDITIONED, TO ALLOW THE SUBDIVISION OF AN EXISTING PARCEL INTO THREE LOTS AT 2828 NORTH FLOWER STREET BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines, and declares as follows: A. Andy Dang (“Applicant”), representing Saint Thomas, LLC, is requesting approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 2019-01 to allow the subdivision of an existing parcel into three lots at 2828 North Flower Street. B. Santa Ana Municipal Code (“SAMC”) Section 34-126 requires approval of a Tentative Parcel Map by the Zoning Administrator. C. On October 20, 2021, the Zoning Administrator held a duly noticed public hearing on Tentative Parcel Map No. 2019-01. D. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana determines that the following findings, which must be established in order to approve this Tentative Parcel Map pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Section 34-126 and the State Subdivision Map Act, have been established for Tentative Parcel Map No. 2019-01: 1. That the proposed project, as conditioned, and its design and improvements are consistent with the Low Density Residential (LR- 7) designation of the General Plan and are otherwise consistent with all other elements of the General Plan. The proposed project, as conditioned, and its design and improvements will be consistent with the existing Low Density Residential (LR-7) land use designation of the General Plan and are otherwise consistent with all other elements of the General Plan and any applicable specific plans. The proposed subdivision of land will create three parcels that will remain consistent with the various provisions of the General Plan, including the maximum allowable density units per acre. The conceptual design of the new residential structures will meet all development standards of the Single-Family Residential (R-1) zoning designation stated in SAMC Sec. 41-231. Resolution No. 2021-XXX Page 2 of 7 2. That the proposed project, as conditioned, conforms to all applicable requirements of the zoning and subdivision codes as well as other applicable City Ordinances. The proposed project, as conditioned, will conform to all applicable requirements of the zoning and subdivision codes as well as other applicable City ordinances. The proposed project, as conditioned, conforms to the residential land use provisions of the zoning code that pertain to lot size, lot frontage, landscaping, setbacks, lot coverage, and parking; by doing so, each one of the three parcels and the construction within the parcels guarantee conformance to all single-family residential standards of the SAMC. 3. That the proposed site is physically suitable for the type and density of the proposed project. The project site is physically suitable for the type and density of the proposed project. The proposed project consists of the subdivision of the parcel into three lots, with new construction proposed shortly after approval of the map. The proposed single-family dwellings will be located on one of the three parcels, compliant with all applicable development standards. The proposed lots will meet the minimum size requirements and will be consistent to the development patterns of the adjacent properties. 4. That the design and improvements of the proposed project will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat. The design and improvements of the proposed project will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat. Since the project site is located in an urbanized area, there are no known fish or wildlife populations existing on the project site. Therefore, the proposed subdivision will not cause any substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat. 5. That the design or improvements of the proposed project will not cause serious public health problems. The design or improvements of the proposed project will not cause serious public health problems, with the proposed subdivision not having any detrimental effects upon the general public. Each property will include the necessary utilities and infrastructure improvements as required under Resolution No. 2021-XXX Page 3 of 7 Development Project Review No. 2019-01 and TPM-2019-01. 6. That the design or improvements of the proposed project will not conflict with easements necessary for public access through or use of the property within the proposed project. The design or improvements of the proposed project will not conflict with easements necessary for public access through or use of the property within the proposed project since the existing and recorded easements for the property have been considered as part of the review. The conceptual design of all construction for the property will not affect the right-of-way for road purposes, over the Northerly 20 feet of the property, as reserved in deeds of record; the existing easement for road and incidental purposes recorded in Book 314, Page 59, of the Official Records; and the existing easement granted to The City of Santa Ana as a perpetual easement for sanitary sewer in Book 9075, Page 56, of the of the Official Records. The perpetual easement for sanitary sewer lies within Orange Road or lies immediately South of and/or adjacent to the Southerly line of Orange Road, 30 feet in width. The applicant is not requesting abandonment of said easements and all records of the easements will be recorded under the new subdivision. Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is categorically exempt from further review per Section 15315 (Class 15 – Minor Land Divisions). Class 15 exemption allows for the division of property in urbanized areas zoned for residential use into four or fewer parcels when the division is in conformance with the General Plan and zoning, no variances or exceptions are required, all services and access to the proposed parcels to local standards are available, the parcel was not involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous 2 years, and the parcel does not have an average slope greater than 20 percent. As proposed, the project will not require additional discretionary approval for the construction of the new residential structures. The existing Single-Family Residential (R-1) zoning designation and Low-Residential (LR-7) General Plan Land Use designation are consistent and require no further modification. Based on this analysis, Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2019-03 will be filed for this project. Section 3. The Applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, authorized volunteers, and instrumentalities thereof, harmless from any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, writs of mandamus, referendum, and other proceedings (whether legal, equitable, declaratory, administrative or adjudicatory in nature), and alternative dispute resolution procedures (including, but not limited to arbitrations, mediations, and such other procedures), judgments, orders, and decisions (collectively “Actions”), brought against the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, Resolution No. 2021-XXX Page 4 of 7 agencies, and instrumentalities thereof, that challenge, attack, or seek to modify, set aside, void, or annul, any action of, or any permit or approval issued by the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof (including actions approved by the voters of the City) for or concerning the project, whether such Actions are brought under the Ralph M. Brown Act, California Environmental Quality Act, the Planning and Zoning Law, the Subdivision Map Act, Code of Civil Procedure sections 1085 or 1094.5, or any other federal, state or local constitution, statute, law, ordinance, charter, rule, regulation, or any decision of a court of competent jurisdiction. It is expressly agreed that the City shall have the right to approve the legal counsel providing the City’s defense, and that Applicant shall reimburse the City for any costs and expenses directly and necessarily incurred by the City in the course of the defense. City shall promptly notify the Applicant of any Action brought and City shall cooperate with Applicant in the defense of the Action. Section 4. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana, after conducting the public hearing, hereby approves Tentative Parcel Map No. 2019-01, as conditioned in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein, for the property located at 2828 North Flower Street. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above- referenced hearing, including but not limited to: The Request for Zoning Administrator Action dated October 20, 2021, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 20th day of October, 2021 by the following vote. AYES: Commissioners: NOES: Commissioners: ABSENT: Commissioners: ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP Zoning Administrator APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: John M. Funk Sr. Assistant City Attorney Resolution No. 2021-XXX Page 5 of 7 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, SARAH BERNAL, Recording Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2021-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana on October 20, 2021. Date: Recording Secretary City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2021-XXX Page 6 of 7 EXHIBIT A Conditions of Approval for Tentative Parcel Map No. 2019-01 Tentative Parcel Map No. 2019-01 is approved subject to compliance, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Manager, with all applicable sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the California Administrative Code, the California Building Standards Code and all other applicable regulations. The Applicant must comply in full with each and every condition listed below prior to exercising the rights conferred by this approval. The Applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the life of the tentative parcel map. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result in the revocation of the tentative parcel map. 1. All proposed site improvements must conform to the Site Plan Review approval of DP No. 2019-01 and Tentative Parcel Map No. 2019-01. 2. Two copies of the recorded final parcel map shall be submitted each to the Planning Division, Building Division and Public Works Agency within 10 days of recordation. 3. The tentative parcel map and final map must include information and description of the existing easements for the property. Said easements include the right-of- way for road purposes, over the Northerly 20 feet of the property, as reserved in deeds of record; the existing easement for road and incidental purposes recorded in Book 314, Page 59, of the Official Records; and the existing easement granted to The City of Santa Ana as a perpetual easement for sanitary sewer in Book 9075, Page 56, of the of the Official Records. 4. The tentative parcel map, final map and all improvements required to be made or installed by the subdivider shall be done in accordance with the requirements and design standards and specifications of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code and the requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act. 5. The final map must be approved and recorded prior to issuance of building permits. 6. Prior to building permit issuance of the proposed new single-family residences, the applicant will submit a formal landscape plan for staff review. 7. Applicant must construct a minimum six-foot high perimeter block wall for the side and rear property lines for the proposed parcels. 8. Prior to final occupancy, the applicant shall provide a bronze plaque honoring and recognizing Douglas “Wrong Way” Corrigan, the notable American aviator. The plaque shall be located within the first three feet of the front yard of one of the three new lots, and within view of the public right-of-way. The bronze plaque shall include Resolution No. 2021-XXX Page 7 of 7 an image depicting Douglas Corrigan or aviation related (e.g., monoplane). The final image, text and description on the plaque shall be reviewed and approved by planning staff. 10/7/21, 12:09 PM . https://apps.spatialstream.com/landvision/production/CurrentBuild/Html/printpreview.html#1/1 TPM No. 2019-01 - Saint Thomas 3-Lot Subdivision2828 North Flower Street Exhibit 2 - Vicinity Zoning and Aerial View ©2021 Digital Map Products.All rights reserved. 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If you prepaid this order in full, you will not receive an invoice. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE SANTA ANA ZONING ADMINISTRATOR The City of Santa Ana encourages the public to participate in the decision- making process.We encourage you to contact us prior to the Public Hearing if you have any questions. Zoning Administrator Action:The Zoning Administrator will hold a Public Hearing to receive public testimony,and will take action on the item(s)described below.The Zoning Administrator's decision is final unless appealed within 10 calendar days. Project Location:2828 North Flower Street located in the Single-Family Residential (R-1)zoning district. Project Applicant:Andy Dang, representing Saint Thomas,LLC. Proposed Project:The applicant is requesting approval of Tentative Parcel Map No.2019-01 (County Map No.2018- 176)to subdivide an existing 0.42-acre residential lot into three single-family lots, each 0.14-acres in size. Environmental Impact:The Zoning Administrator will consider a determination that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)pursuant to Section 15315 (Class 15)of the CEQA Guidelines – Minor Land Divisions.Notice of Exemption,Environmental Review No. 2019-03 will be filed for this project. Meeting Details:The City has resumed in-person meetings.This matter will be heard on Wednesday,October 20,2021 at 10:30 a.m.at City Hall,20 Civic Center Plaza,Ross Annex Conference Room 1401,Santa Ana,California 92701.All persons interested in this matter are notified to appear at this time. Written Comments:If you are unable to participate in this in-person meeting,you may send written comments by e-mail to PBAeComments@santa-ana.org (reference the agenda topic in the subject line)or mail to Sarah Bernal,Recording Secretary,City of Santa Ana,20 Civic Center Plaza –M20,Santa Ana,CA 92701.Deadline to submit written comments is 8:00 a.m.on the day of the meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Zoning Administrator but will be made part of the record. Where To Get More Information: Additional details regarding the proposed action(s),including the full text of the discretionary item,may be found on the City website 72 hours prior to the public hearing at:https://santa- ana.primegov.com/public/portal Who To Contact For Questions:Should you have any questions,please contact Pedro Gomez with the Planning and Building Agency at Pgomez@santa- ana.org or (714)667-2790. Si tiene preguntas en español,favor de llamar a Pedro Gomez al (714)667- 2790. N u c n liên l c b ng ti ng Vi t, xin i n tho i cho Tony Lai s (714) 565-2627. 10/8/21 OR-3518976# CITY OF SANTA ANA Planning and Building Agency 20 Civic Center Plaza ● P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, California 92702 www.santa-ana.org/pba NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE SANTA ANA ZONING ADMINISTRATOR The City of Santa Ana encourages the public to participate in the decision-making process. This notice is being sent to those who live or own property within 500 feet of the project site or who have expressed an interest in the proposed action. We encourage you to contact us prior to the Public Hearing if you have any questions. Zoning Administrator Action: The Zoning Administrator will hold a Public Hearing to receive public testimony, and will take action on the item(s) described below. The Zoning Administrator's decision is final unless appealed within 10 calendar days. Project Location: 2828 North Flower Street located in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) zoning district. Project Applicant: Andy Dang, representing Saint Thomas, LLC. Proposed Project: The applicant is requesting approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 2019-01 (County Map No. 2018-176) to subdivide an existing 0.42-acre residential lot into three single-family lots, each 0.14-acres in size. Environmental Impact: The Zoning Administrator will consider a determination that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15315 (Class 15) of the CEQA Guidelines – Minor Land Divisions. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2019-03 will be filed for this project. Meeting Details: The City has resumed in-person meetings. This matter will be heard on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Ross Annex Conference Room 1401, Santa Ana, California 92701. All persons interested in this matter are notified to appear at this time. Written Comments: If you are unable to participate in this in-person meeting, you may send written comments by e-mail to PBAeComments@santa-ana.org (reference the agenda topic in the subject line) or mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Deadline to submit written comments is 8:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Zoning Administrator but will be made part of the record. Where To Get More Information: Additional details regarding the proposed action(s), including the full text of the discretionary item, may be found on the City website 72 hours prior to the public hearing at: https://santa- ana.primegov.com/public/portal Who To Contact For Questions: Should you have any questions, please contact Pedro Gomez with the Planning and Building Agency at Pgomez@santa-ana.org or (714) 667-2790. Note: If you challenge the decision on the above matter, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission, or City Council of the City of Santa Ana at, or prior to, the public hearing. Si tiene preguntas en español, favor de llamar a Narcedalia Perez al (714) 667-2260. Nếu cần liên lạc bằng tiếng Việt, xin điện thoại cho Tony Lai số (714) 565-2627. Publish: OC Reporter Date: October 8, 2021 On-Site Posting – 2828 N. Flower Street – October 8, 2021 On-Site Posting – 2828 N. Flower Street – October 8, 2021 Planning and Building Agency Item # 2 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Zoning Administrator Staff Report October 20, 2021 Topic: Minor Exception No. 2021-02 – Chilly Willy Desserts Front Yard Fence RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution approving Minor Exception No. 2021-02 as conditioned. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Mike Rowland, representing the Chilly Willy Desserts Company, is requesting approval of Minor Exception No. 2021-02 to allow the construction of a seven-foot high front yard fence at 1201 East Fourth Street. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Section 41- 632(3)(i), minor exception applications for fences require review by the Zoning Administrator. Staff is recommending approval of the request due to recent burglary and vandalism incidents. Additionally, the decorative wrought iron fence will enhance the aesthetics of the site and the existing landscaped yard that will be rehabilitated to enhance the overall site. Table 1: Project and Location Information Item Information Project Address 1201 East Fourth Street Nearest Intersection Fourth Street and Eastwood Avenue General Plan Designation Urban Neighborhood (UN) Zoning Designation Transit Zoning Code (SD-84), Urban Neighborhood Sub- zone (Exhibit 2) North Single/Multi-family residential East Commercial (Retail: 7-Eleven) South Commercial (Auto repair) Surrounding Land Uses West Commercial (Tire shop) Property Size 9,192 square feet (0.21-acres) Existing Site Development The site is currently developed with a 5,274-square foot two- story industrial building and 7 off-street parking spaces. Use Permissions Front yard fences over 4 feet in height requires approval of Minor Exception Zoning Code Sections Affected SAMC Section 41-610(a) – Front Yard Fence SAMC Section 41-632 (3) (i) – Minor Exception Minor Exception No. 2021-02 – Chilly Willy Desserts Front Yard Fence October 20, 2021 Page 2 1 8 7 1 DISCUSSION Project Description The subject property is a 0.21-acre corner lot developed with a two-story industrial warehouse building and a parking. The applicant is proposing to install a seven-foot high decorative wrought iron fence within the front yard setback. The fence will be constructed along both street frontages, Fourth Street and Eastwood Avenue, and will have two access gates along Eastwood Avenue. The site is serviced with three existing driveway approaches, however, the driveway apron along Fourth Street will not be used since the proposed fencing will not allow vehicular access from that street. Of the two access gates along Eastwood Avenue, the one located furthest north will be operated manually and the other will be an automatic gate. The wrought iron fence is designed with 1-inch-by-1-inch vertical rails with 2-inch square posts at the end of each panel. The site design provides a number of planters along both street frontages. Staff has conditioned the approval to require the applicant to rehabilitate the existing landscape planters as we (Exhibit 1). Staff is recommending approval of the request due to recent break-ins and defacing of property. However, after consulting with the Public Works Agency regarding the trash vehicle pick-up, staff is recommending modifications to the proposed fencing plan. As a revision to the plan, the wrought iron fence along the Fourth Street perimeter will need to be moved away from the street, closer to the building, in order to provide vehicle access to the parking lot and access to the trash enclosure for service. Closing the driveway access from Fourth Street would prohibit adequate trash truck access and service. Additionally, the driveway apron would need to be removed in its entirety and replaced with a new curb, gutter, and sidewalk per City Standards. Finally, staff is also recommending that the third vehicle gate, located at the northernmost portion of the property be replaced with a fixed seven-foot fence and the existing landscape planter to be extended towards the north property line. This will eliminate an excess driveway approach, while also increasing the amount of landscaping on-site, ultimately softening the height of the fence. Project Background The site was developed in 1946 with a single story industrial building. At the time, the building was occupied by a wholesale meat processing business. In 1974, a variance was approved to expand the existing building by adding a second story component to house office space for the tenant. In 1982, an ice cream manufacturing business took over the site. Several tenant improvements were performed, however, in 2002, the building suffered damages due to a fire. Although substantial, the building was reconstructed and the ice cream business continued to operate until January of 2020 when Chilly Willy Desserts moved in. Shortly after applying for occupancy, the new tenant submitted tenant Minor Exception No. 2021-02 – Chilly Willy Desserts Front Yard Fence October 20, 2021 Page 3 1 8 7 1 improvement plans for upgrades the existing equipment, which were finalized in July 2021. Project Analysis Pursuant to SAMC 41-610(a)(1), front yard fences on properties along arterial streets zoned for residential and commercial use such as Fourth Street, are limited to four feet in height. The applicant has filed an application to construct a seven-foot high (maximum height) front yard fence at the subject property. Staff has reviewed the applicant’s request and is supportive of the minor exception to allow the installation of proposed fencing, as it will enhance property use, reduce illegal access to the site, and provide a safe working- environment. The site has operated as an industrial use since the original date of construction. In 2010, the City adopted SD-84, known as the Transit Zoning Code and applied an Urban Neighborhood 2 subzone to the property. This change in zoning district created a non- conforming use on the property as industrial uses, as light manufacturing would require approval of a conditional use permit. Even in 2002, when the building suffered damages from a fire and the zoning district was General Commercial (C-2) and the use was legal non-conforming. Through Section 41-682 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), the owner was given permits to reconstruct the building and continue the manufacturing use. Furthermore, the applicant has provided examples of neighboring properties that currently have fences in the front yard exceeding the four-foot height limit (Exhibit 5). These nearby locations also have industrial type uses on-site. Allowing the fence to exceed the four- foot height will not impact the nearby properties, as it will assimilate aesthetically with the properties along 4th Street. The purpose of the proposed fence is to prevent trespassing, reduce vandalism and burglary incidents. The property has been broken into three times since the new business moved in in 2020. Since the operation of the business is small, with two or three employees at any given time, safety concerns for employees have escalated with the break-ins. Therefore, to provide a secure environment for all employees, the applicant is requesting to install a fence to secure the project site. Moreover, the project is consistent with the General Plan Goal 2.0 of the Urban Design Element, which states that developments should be proportionally and aesthetically related to its district setting. Additionally, Goal 2.7 of the Urban Design Element states that projects must exhibit a functional, comfortable scale in relation to the neighborhood. This proposed seven-foot tall fence is in scale with existing fencing and structures in the project site’s vicinity, including the immediately adjacent property to the west that has a concrete block wall over four-feet in height at the property line. Staff is supportive of the applicant’s request for the proposed fencing improvements. Minor Exception No. 2021-02 – Chilly Willy Desserts Front Yard Fence October 20, 2021 Page 4 1 8 7 1 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 500-foot notification radius map, and the site posting are provided in Exhibit 5. The subject property is not located within or nearby a neighborhood association. At the time this report was printed, no issues of concern were raised regarding the proposed minor exception. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) because the project involves construction of an accessory structure such as a fence. Based on this analysis, Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2021-96 will be filed with the County for this project. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. EXHIBIT(S) 1. Resolution 2. Vicinity and Zoning Map 3. Site Photos 4. Site Plan 5. Nearby Fencing Examples 6. Copy of Public Notice Submitted By: Ivan Orozco, Assistant Planner II Approved By: Fabiola Zelaya Melicher, Planning Manager Resolution No. 2021-XXX Page 1 of 7 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2021-02 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A SEVEN-FOOT HIGH FRONT YARD FENCE ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1201 EAST FOURTH STREET BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines, and declares as follows: A. Mike Rowland representing Chilly Willy Desserts (“Applicant”) is requesting approval of Minor Exception No. 2021-02 to allow the construction of a seven-foot high fence in the required front-yard setback at the property located at 1201 East Fourth Street. B. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code (“SAMC”) Section 41-632(a)(3)(i), approval of a minor exception is required to allow construction of a fence taller than four (4) feet along an arterial street in the front-yard setback if a property is zoned Urban Neighborhood 2 under the Transit Zoning Code (SD-84). C. Minor Exception No. 2021-02 came before the Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana on October 20, 2021, for a duly noticed public hearing. D. For Minor Exception No. 2021-02, the Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana determines that the following findings have been established as required by SAMC Section 41-638(a)(2): 1. That because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, 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 related to the location and surroundings. The industrial building is located along Fourth Street, an arterial street, adjacent to other industrial uses. Additionally, because of the industrial nature of the area, other properties provide safety fencing along the perimeters to increase the security of the site and its occupants. The site has operated as an industrial use since 1946 with several processing and manufacturing uses. However, in 2020, Chilly Willy Desserts submitted an application to operate a dessert business, and since Resolution No. 2021-XXX Page 2 of 7 then, the property has been broken into, costing the owner tens of thousands of dollars in repairs and loss of operating time. Additionally, there are several other properties along Fourth Street, including the property directly to the south that have a fence over four feet in height on the property line. Conditions have been added to rehabilitate the existing landscaping to soften the height of the fence in the front yard. Therefore, the fence will not be out of character or scale with the surrounding properties. 2. That the granting of a minor exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. Granting the minor exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights as approval of this minor exception maintains the rights of the property owner and employees to safely and freely utilize the property. Recently, the property has experienced burglary and vandalism incidents. After careful consideration of the options, the owner decided to install a seven-foot high fence in the front yard to secure the property. The view of the industrial building will not be obstructed as the fence has been designed to maintain visibility into the site as required by the Police Department. The applicant is requesting seven feet in height even though there are numerous properties in the vicinity, with similar uses, that have fences exceeding seven feet in height. 3. That the granting of a minor exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. The granting of this minor exception will not be detrimental to the public or surrounding properties. The fence will be designed to provide a 25-foot visibility triangle for the portion of the fence in the southwest corner, meeting the City Standards for anything above 30- inches in the visibility triangle. Conditions have been added that the fence along the Fourth Street frontage should be pushed back closer to the building. This would allow for vehicle access to the parking lot and provide access for the refuse truck to provide service for the pick- up of trash. Finally, the decorative design of the fence will complement the industrial building. 4. That the granting of a minor exception will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City. The project is consistent with the General Plan as the proposed minor exception is consistent with Goal 2.0 of the Urban Design Element, which states that developments should be proportionally and aesthetically related to its district setting. Specifically, Goal 2.7 of the Urban Design Element states that projects must exhibit a Resolution No. 2021-XXX Page 3 of 7 functional, comfortable scale in relation to the neighborhood. This proposed seven-foot high fence is in scale with existing fencing and structures in the project site’s vicinity. Landscaping will be enhanced to soften the height and appearance of the fence in the front yard. E. This project was reviewed in accordance with the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project is exempt from further review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, which pertains to New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. This Class 3 exemption applies to accessory (appurtenant) structures, including fences. Based on this criteria and staff analysis, Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2021-96 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The Applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, authorized volunteers, and instrumentalities thereof, harmless from any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, writs of mandamus, referendum, and other proceedings (whether legal, equitable, declaratory, administrative or adjudicatory in nature), and alternative dispute resolution procedures (including, but not limited to arbitrations, mediations, and such other procedures), judgments, orders, and decisions (collectively “Actions”), brought against the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof, that challenge, attack, or seek to modify, set aside, void, or annul, any action of, or any permit or approval issued by the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof (including actions approved by the voters of the City) for or concerning the project, whether such Actions are brought under the Ralph M. Brown Act, California Environmental Quality Act, the Planning and Zoning Law, the Subdivision Map Act, Code of Civil Procedure sections 1085 or 1094.5, or any other federal, state or local constitution, statute, law, ordinance, charter, rule, regulation, or any decision of a court of competent jurisdiction. It is expressly agreed that the City shall have the right to approve the legal counsel providing the City’s defense, and that Applicant shall reimburse the City for any costs and expenses directly and necessarily incurred by the City in the course of the defense. City shall promptly notify the Applicant of any Action brought and City shall cooperate with Applicant in the defense of the Action. Section 3. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves Minor Exception No. 2021-02 as conditioned in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein for the project located at 1201 East Fourth Street. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: The Request for Zoning Administrator Action dated October 20, 2021, and exhibits attached thereto; and, the public testimony, written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Resolution No. 2021-XXX Page 4 of 7 ADOPTED this 20th day of October, 2021. _______________________ Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP Zoning Administrator APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By:________________________ John M. Funk Sr. Assistant City Attorney CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2021-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana on October 20, 2021. Date: ________________ ____________________________________ Recording Secretary City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2021-XXX Page 5 of 7 EXHIBIT A Conditions of Approval for Minor Exception No. 2021-02 Minor Exception No. 2021-02 is approved subject to compliance, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Manager, with all applicable sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the California Administrative Code, the California Building Standards Code and all other applicable regulations. The Applicant must comply in full with each and every condition listed below prior to exercising the rights conferred by this minor exception. The Applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the life of the minor exception. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result in the revocation of the minor exception. A. Planning Division 1. All proposed site improvements must conform to the plan attached to this minor exception, except as modified in the conditions of approval. 2. Any amendment to this minor exception must be submitted to the Planning Division for review. At that time, staff will determine if administrative relief is available or if the minor exception must be amended. 3. The proposed fence shall be painted black to match the existing wrought iron fences present at adjacent properties. The fence shall be maintained in good condition and any damage to the fence will need to be addressed within 24 hours of the damage. 4. The applicant shall obtain a building permit as necessary for the proposed seven-foot high fence. The portion of the fence along the Fourth Street frontage will need to be setback to allow vehicle access from Fourth Street; allowing full-use of the parking area and to allow trash vehicle access to service the site. The final fence design will need to meet all safety requirements for visibility, including those stated in the Santa Ana Municipal Code Sections 36-45 to 36-47 (Corner Obstructions to Vision). 5. The manual gate located adjacent to the residential property to the north shall be replaced with a fixed fence and the existing landscape planter will be extended towards the north property line. At minimum, the additional landscape planter shall match the existing landscape width. Applicant shall reconstruct concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk per Public Works Agency Standards. 6. Prior to the final inspection of the fence, the existing landscape planters shall be rehabilitated with new landscaping materials. The landscaping Resolution No. 2021-XXX Page 6 of 7 being installed must include shrubs and ground cover to soften the heigh of the fence. 7. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a Property Maintenance Agreement must be recorded against the property. The agreement will be subject to review and applicability by the Planning and Building Agency, the Community Development Agency, the Public Works Agency, and the City Attorney to ensure that the property and all improvements located thereupon are properly maintained. Applicant (and the owner of the property upon which the authorized use and/or authorized improvements are located if different from the Applicant) shall execute a Maintenance Agreement with the City of Santa Ana which shall be recorded against the property and which shall be in a form reasonably satisfactory to the City Attorney. The Maintenance Agreement shall contain covenants, conditions and restrictions relating to the following: (a) Compliance with operational conditions applicable during any period(s) of construction or major repair (e.g., proper screening and securing of the construction site; implementation of proper erosion control, dust control and noise mitigation measure; adherence to approved project phasing etc.); (b) Compliance with ongoing operational conditions, requirements and restrictions, as applicable (including but not limited to hours of operation, security requirements, the proper storage and disposal of trash and debris, enforcement of the parking management plan, and/or restrictions on certain uses); (c) Ongoing compliance with approved design and construction parameters, signage parameters and restrictions as well as landscape designs, as applicable; (d) Ongoing maintenance, repair and upkeep of the property and all improvements located thereupon (including but not limited to controls on the proliferation of trash and debris about the property; the proper and timely removal of graffiti; the timely maintenance, repair and upkeep of damaged, vandalized and/or weathered buildings, structures and/or improvements; the timely maintenance, repair and upkeep of exterior paint, parking striping, lighting and irrigation fixtures, walls and fencing, publicly accessible bathrooms and bathroom fixtures, landscaping and related landscape improvements and the like, as applicable); (e) If Applicant and the owner of the property are different (e.g., if the Applicant is a tenant or licensee of the property or any portion thereof), both the Applicant and the owner of the property shall be signatories to the Maintenance Agreement and both shall be jointly and severally liable for compliance with its terms. Resolution No. 2021-XXX Page 7 of 7 (f) The Maintenance Agreement shall further provide that any party responsible for complying with its terms shall not assign its ownership interest in the property or any interest in any lease, sublease, license or sublicense, unless the prospective assignee agrees in writing to assume all of the duties, obligations and responsibilities set forth under the Maintenance Agreement. (g) The Maintenance Agreement shall contain provisions relating to the enforcement of its conditions by the City and shall also contain provisions authorizing the City to recover costs and expenses which the City may incur arising out of any enforcement and/or remediation efforts which the City may undertake in order to cure any deficiency in maintenance, repair or upkeep or to enforce any restrictions or conditions upon the use of the property. The maintenance agreement shall further provide that any unreimbursed costs and/or expenses incurred by the City to cure a deficiency in maintenance or to enforce use restrictions shall become a lien upon the property in an amount equivalent to the actual costs and/or expense incurred by the City. ME No. 2021-02, Chilly Willy Desserts1201 East Fourth Street Exhibit 2 - Vicinity Zoning and Aerial View ©2021 Digital Map Products.All rights reserved. Zoning Labels: Zoning 250 feet ME No. 2021-02 1201 East Fourth Street Exhibit 3 – Site Photos Property Frontage along East Fourth Street Property Frontage along Eastwood Avenue E. FOURTH STREETEASTWOOD AVENUE VAN NO PARKING NORTH(E) DRIVEWAY TO REMAIN 5'-0" CONC. SIDEWALK (E) DRIVEWAY TO REMAIN5'-0" CONC. SIDEWALKDRIV E W A Y(E) ASPHALT TO REMAIN PROPERTY LINE 124'-0"PROPERTY LINE 75'-0"PROPERTY LINE 50'-0"PROPERTY LINE 99'-0" PRO P E R T Y LI N E 25'- 0" R 15'-0" SIDE SETBACK ALONG STREET 15'-0" FRONT SETBACKSECOND FLOOR (OFFICE) AREA: 1426.39 SQ. FT. (E) DRIVEWAY TO REMAIN (E) SOLID STEEL COVER W/ A CONCRETE BOX FOR THE MAIN LINE CLEAN OUT ICE CREAM PRODUCTION FACILITY (E) TWO STORY BUILDING TO REMAIN STREET ℄ STREET ℄ (E) PLANTER TO REMAIN (E) TREE PLANTER TO REMAIN (E) TREE PLANTER TO REMAIN (E) PLANTER TO REMAIN (E) PLANTER TO REMAIN(E) PLANTER TO REMAIN(E) PARKING TO REMAIN (E) PARKING TO REMAIN, TYP. PROPOSED 18'-0"x 7'-0" MANUALLY OPERATED SWING GATE PROPOSED 24'-0"x 7'-0" ELECTRIC OPERATED SWING GATE ENTRY TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO FIRE DEPARTMENT THROUGH A KNOXX EMERGENCY OVERRIDE KEY SWITCH W/ DUST COVER (SEE OCFA NOTES BELOW) KNOX KEY MODEL: 3501_S -KNOX GATE & KEY SWITCH, SUBMASTERED PROPOSED MINOR EXCEPTION: (N) 7 FT TALL TUBE STEEL FENCE, TYP. PROPOSED MINOR EXCEPTION: (N) 7 FT TALL TUBE STEEL FENCE, TYP. PROPOSED 7 FT TALL TUBE STEEL FENCE, TYP. PROPOSED 7 FT TALL TUBE STEEL FENCE, TYP. (E) TRASH ENCLOSURE TO REMAIN LINE OF NEIGHBORING BUILDING LINE OF NEIGHBORING BUILDING 9'-0"8'-6"8'-6"8'-0"18'-0"30'-0"25'-0"55'-0"20'-0"SETBACK71'-8 1/2" 9'-0"3'-0"5'-0"5'-0"13'-0"8'-6"8'-6"8'-6"8'-6"8'-0"21'-0"11'-0"18'-0"28'-0"12'-0"75'-0"53'-10"10'-0"5'-0"1'-2"52'-0"17'-0"124'-0" 7'-0" 1'-0"15'-0"15'-0"28'-0"18'-0"37'-6"14'-6" 99'-0"50'-0"39'-0 25/256" 32'-0" 5'-0" 5'-0"R=14'-7 1/2"27'-0 1/8"5'-7 1/2"9'-0 3/4"71'-8 1/2"53'-10"6'-0"3 1/2" (E) FIRE HYDRANT TO REMAIN. FIRE HYDRANT TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PROPOSED ELECTRIC GATE MOTOR PROPOSED ELECTRIC FENCE KEYPAD, CODE TO BE 20'-6"8'-6"18'-0"33'-6"24'-0"15'-0" HALL 11'-9" CEILING BA. 02 8'-0" CLG. BA. 01 8'-0" CLG. WAREHOUSE S-2 OCCUPANCY11'-9" CEILING ROOM 8'-0" CLG. CHANGING STAIR 4" ELECTRICAL HALL 11'-9" CEILING BA. 02 8'-0" CLG. BA. 01 8'-0" CLG. WAREHOUSE S-2 OCCUPANCY11'-9" CEILING ROOM 8'-0" CLG. CHANGING STAIR 4" ELECTRICAL PRODUCTION ROOM F-1 OCCUPANCY ICE CREAM PRODUCTION ROOM F-1 OCCUPANCY BAKERY WARE STORAGEJANITOR CLOSET WARE WASHING &CART WASHSTAFF OFFICE REGULATORY OFFICESTORAGE TERMINATE STEEL TUBE FENCE AT STEEL POST (DO NOT ATTACH TO NEIGHBORING BUILDING) 4'-3 1/2"1'-6"BILL DURANTDesigner / Builder2706 St. Louis AvenueSignal Hill, California 907551201 E FOURTH STREETSANTA ANA, CA 92701SITE PLAN 1204 E. 4th Street 1061 E. 4th Street I 1102 E. 4th Street 1044 E. 4th Street O R A N G E C O U N T Y R E P O R T E R OR# ~SINCE 1921~ To the right is a copy of the notice you sent to us for publication in the ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER. Thank you for using our newspaper. Please read this notice carefully and call us with any corrections. The Proof of Publication will be filed with the County Clerk, if required, and mailed to you after the last date below. 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If you prepaid this order in full, you will not receive an invoice. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE SANTA ANA ZONING ADMINISTRATOR The City of Santa Ana encourages the public to participate in the decision- making process.We encourage you to contact us prior to the Public Hearing if you have any questions. Zoning Administrator Action:The Zoning Administrator will hold a Public Hearing to receive public testimony,and will take action on the item(s)described below.The Zoning Administrator's decision is final unless appealed within 10 calendar days. Project Location:1201 East Fourth Street located in the Transit Zoning Code (SD-84),Urban Neighborhood 2 Sub- zone. Project Applicant:Mike Rowland, representing Chilly Willy Desserts. Proposed Project:The applicant proposes to construct a front yard fence seven feet in height,exceeding the City’s maximum front yard fence height standard by three feet.The applicant is requesting approval of Minor Exception No.2021-02 as conditioned to allow the increase in the height of the fence and gates from four feet to seven feet. Environmental Impact:The Zoning Administrator will consider a determination that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)pursuant to Section 15303 (3)(e)of the CEQA Guidelines –New Construction of Conversion of Small Structures.Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No.2021-96 will be filed for this project. Meeting Details:The City has resumed in-person meetings.This matter will be heard on Wednesday,October 20,2021 at 10:30 a.m.at City Hall,20 Civic Center Plaza,Ross Annex Conference Room 1401,Santa Ana,California 92701.All persons interested in this matter are notified to appear at this time. Written Comments:If you are unable to participate in this in-person meeting,you may send written comments by e-mail to PBAeComments@santa-ana.org (reference the agenda topic in the subject line)or mail to Sarah Bernal,Recording Secretary,City of Santa Ana,20 Civic Center Plaza –M20,Santa Ana,CA 92701.Deadline to submit written comments is 8:00 a.m.on the day of the meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Zoning Administrator but will be made part of the record. Where To Get More Information: Additional details regarding the proposed action(s),including the full text of the discretionary item,may be found on the City website 72 hours prior to the public hearing at:https://santa- ana.primegov.com/public/portal Who To Contact For Questions:Should you have any questions,please contact Ivan Orozco with the Planning and Building Agency at IOrozco@santa- ana.org or (714)667-2763. Si tiene preguntas en español,favor de llamar a Ivan Orozco al (714)667-2763. N u c n liên l c b ng ti ng Vi t, xin i n tho i cho Tony Lai s (714) 565-2627. 10/8/21 OR-3518950# CITY OF SANTA ANA Planning and Building Agency 20 Civic Center Plaza ● P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, California 92702 www.santa-ana.org/pba NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE SANTA ANA ZONING ADMINISTRATOR The City of Santa Ana encourages the public to participate in the decision-making process. This notice is being sent to those who live or own property within 500 feet of the project site or who have expressed an interest in the proposed action. We encourage you to contact us prior to the Public Hearing if you have any questions. Zoning Administrator Action: The Zoning Administrator will hold a Public Hearing to receive public testimony, and will take action on the item(s) described below. The Zoning Administrator's decision is final unless appealed within 10 calendar days. Project Location: 1201 East Fourth Street located in the Transit Zoning Code (SD-84), Urban Neighborhood 2 Sub-zone. Project Applicant: Mike Rowland, representing Chilly Willy Desserts. Proposed Project: The applicant proposes to construct a front yard fence seven feet in height, exceeding the City’s maximum front yard fence height standard by three feet. The applicant is requesting approval of Minor Exception No. 2021-02 as conditioned to allow the increase in the height of the fence and gates from four feet to seven feet. Environmental Impact: The Zoning Administrator will consider a determination that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 (3)(e) of the CEQA Guidelines – New Construction of Conversion of Small Structures. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2021- 96 will be filed for this project. Meeting Details: The City has resumed in-person meetings. This matter will be heard on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Ross Annex Conference Room 1401, Santa Ana, California 92701. All persons interested in this matter are notified to appear at this time. Written Comments: If you are unable to participate in this in-person meeting, you may send written comments by e-mail to PBAeComments@santa-ana.org (reference the agenda topic in the subject line) or mail to Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Deadline to submit written comments is 8:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Zoning Administrator but will be made part of the record. Where To Get More Information: Additional details regarding the proposed action(s), including the full text of the discretionary item, may be found on the City website 72 hours prior to the public hearing at: https://santa- ana.primegov.com/public/portal Who To Contact For Questions: Should you have any questions, please contact Ivan Orozco with the Planning and Building Agency at IOrozco@santa-ana.org or (714) 667-2763. Note: If you challenge the decision on the above matter, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission, or City Council of the City of Santa Ana at, or prior to, the public hearing. Si tiene preguntas en español, favor de llamar a Narcedalia Perez al (714) 667-2260. Nếu cần liên lạc bằng tiếng Việt, xin điện thoại cho Tony Lai số (714) 565-2627. Publish: OC Reporter Date: October 8, 2021