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HomeMy WebLinkAbout31B - 206 NORTH OLIVEREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: AUGUST 20, 2007 TITLE: EXTENSION OF ENTITLEMENTS FOR VARIANCE NO. 2005-25 TO ALLOW REDUCTIONS IN THE FRONT YARD SETBACKS, LANDSCAPING AND LOADING ZONE REQUIREMENTS AT 206 NORTH OLIVE STREET - RICHARD CHIARINI, APPLICANT CI MANAGE RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 151 Reading ^ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution approving a one-year extension of Variance No. 2005- 25 (a) , (b) and (c) . DISCUSSION On September 19, 2005, the City Council received and filed the staff report approving Variance No. 2005-25(a), (b) and (c) to allow a reduction in front yard setbacks, a reduction in landscaping and to waive the loading space requirement in order to construct a new office building in the Professional (P) zoning district at 206 North Olive Street. The project involves the construction of a two-story, 1,480 square foot office building. The floor plan includes three work spaces, a meeting room, a storage room and a reception area. The proposed building elevations will be enhanced by providing natural stone veneer, patinated metal roofing, clear glass panels and wood walls. A combination of trees, shrubs and ground cover will be planted within the setback area on both Olive and Second Streets. Access to the project will be provided from both Olive and Second Streets. A total of four parking spaces will be provided which satisfy the code requirement. Richard and George Chiarini, the owners of the property, have been unable to complete the construction of the project due to delays in two other projects that they're currently managing that prevented them from proceeding with the project plans. As a result, they are requesting a one- year extension of their entitlements, which were due to expire on September 19, 2007. The city received an extension request on July 2, 2007 before the variances expired (Exhibit 1). 31 B-1 Extension of Entitlements for Variance No. 2005-25 August 20, 2007 Page 2 Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-647 allows the City Council by resolution to approve up to a three-year extension of a conditional use permit or variance from the time that it would normally become void. The Planning Division recommends a one-year extension of entitlements rather than the three years proposed by the property owner. The additional year should be sufficient for the applicant to complete their other projects and begin construction of this project. The applicant may reapply for another extension if necessary. It is therefore recommended that the entitlements for the office building be extended for a period of one year as requested by the applicant. Environmental Impact This project was reviewed in accordance with the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. The recommendation is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15303 and 15305. The Class 3 exemption allows the construction of small structures and the Class 5 exemption allows minor alterations in land use limitations. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2004-246 has been previously prepared for this project. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. ay M. Trevino cutive Director Planning & Building Agency AN:rb AN\Plancomm2\va05-25.exteneion.cc 31 B-2 .lul 02 07 12:34p CHIARINI I~Iarbl¢ F~ ~ton¢ ~~ty z, zoo? Attu Ann Ni City of Sarrta Ana Planning Department Dear Ms. Ni, We have been diligently pursuing our intentions to build on 206 N. Olive Street, a project that at this time we must extend. This is due tb delays in two other projects that we are curr~,tly managing. As we have always l~ in pursuit of excellence in our projects, we would like to be certain that this one will also reflect our sincere efforts to encourage others in improving their properties in Santa Ana. Would you please notify us as to what is required in the matter of this desired time extension? Sincerely, Rich Ch" 'ni George C//h7~i~arin~i,, ~ G`w~+'WClf"~ 830 E. Washington Ave. Santa Ana, Cal'rf. 92701 (714) 547-5466 Fax (714) 547-72ffi EXHIBIT 1 p.l 31 B-3 bk:8/13/07 RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA EXTENDING VARIANCE NO. 2005-25 AS CONDITIONED FOR ONE (1) YEAR FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 206 NORTH OLIVE STREET BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. On September 19, 2005, the City Council approved Variance Nos. 2005-25(a), 2005-25(b) and 2005-25(c) to allow a reduction in front yard setbacks, a reduction in landscaping, and a waiver of the loading space requirement to construct a new office building in the Professional (P) zoning district at 206 North Olive Street. B. The applicant has requested an extension of the expiration date for Variance Nos. 2005-25(a), 2005-25(b) and 2005-25(c). The Planning Division has recommended a one (1) year extension as being sufficient to allow the applicant to complete work on his other pending projects and begin construction of this office building. C. The instant extension request came before the City Council on August 20, 2007. D. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-647 authorizes the City Council to extend the date on which a variance become void for a period for not to exceed three (3) years. E. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project has been determined to be adequately evaluated in the previously prepared Environmental Impact Report No. 2004-246. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby, approves a one (1) year extension of Variance Nos. 2005-25(a), 2005-25(b) and 2005-25(c), as conditioned. 31 B-4 Resolution No. 2007-XX Page 1 of 2 ADOPTED this _ day of , 2007. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher City Attorney By: Benjamin Kaufman Chief Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2007- to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2007-XX Page 2 of 2 31 B-5 31 B-6