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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-055
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 2007-07 AS CONDITIONED FOR A
TRANSIENT/RESIDENTIAL HOTEL FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 801 AND 901 SOUTH HARBOR
BOULEVARD
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. Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-07 has been filed with the City of Santa
Ana seeking to allow Conversion of the California Palms to a
transient/residential Hotel located at 801 and 901 South Harbor Boulevard
within the South Harbor Specific Plan (SP2).
B. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on June 25,
2007 and recommended by a vote of 5:0 (De La Torre and Munoz absent)
to recommend that the City Council
1. Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration for Environmental
Review No. 2004-158.
2. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No.
2007 -02.
3. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-07
as conditioned.
C. The City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on July 16, 2007
regarding the approval and adoption of the Negative Declaration for
Environmental Review No. 2005-158, the adoption of an ordinance
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2007-02, to allow
transient/residential hotels within the North Harbor Specific Plan (SP2)
with a Conditional Use Permit and to approve a Conditional Use Permit
No. 2007-07 to allow the Conversion of the California Palms to a
transient/residential Hotel for the property located at 801 and 901 South
Harbor Boulevard.
D. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-638 authorizes the City Council to
grant a conditional use permit upon making certain findings.
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1. Will the proposed use provide a service or facility which will
contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or the
community?
The proposed California Palms transient/residential hotel will
contribute to the general well being of the community by
eliminating an existing blighted motel and providing
additional housing opportunities for all economic segment of
the community through revitalization of an existing motel. It
will provide appropriate amenities for children and families
living in the California Palms transient/residential hotel,
including open space, laundry rooms, landscaping and
kitchens.
2. Will the proposed use under the circumstances of the particular
case be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of
persons residing or working in the vicinity?
The proposed transient/residential hotel use will not be
detrimental to persons residing and working in the area. The
Mitigated Negative Declaration (Environmental Review No.
2004-158) identified less than significant impacts associated
with the implementation of this project. These impacts will
be mitigated through mitigation measures identified in
Environmental Review No. 2004-158.
3. Will the proposed use adversely affect the present economic
stability or future economic development of properties surrounding
the area?
The proposed transient/residential hotel will not adversely
affect the economic stability of the area. The residents of
the transient/residential hotel will provide a customer base to
the retail and restaurant uses, which will reinforce the
economic viability of the adjacent business community.
4. Will the proposed use comply with the regulations and conditions
specified in Chapter 41 for such use.
The project will be in compliance with all applicable
provisions of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
as well as the provisions of Ordinance No. NS-2471 and the
North Harbor Specific Plan (SP2) zoning district as well as
the design and development standards established by the
City Council for transient/residential hotels.
5. Will the proposed use adversely affect the General Plan or any
specific plan of the City?
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The proposed transient/residential hotel will not adversely
affect the General Plan as transient/residential hotels are
conditionally permitted within the General Commercia/
Overlay district of the North Harbor Specific Plan (SP2).
Further, Policy 1.4 of the Land Use Element promotes the
maintenance and fostering of a variety of residential/and uses
in the city. Also, Policy 4.1 of the Housing Element
encourages the development of new housing units and
opportunities for all segment of the community.
E. The City Council approved and adopted the negative declaration for
Environmental Review No. 2004-158 with the Ordinance approving Zoning
Ordinance Amendment No. 2007-02 which is hereby incorporated as
though fully set forth herein by this reference.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby, approves
Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-07 as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
Section 3. This Conditional Use Permit is expressly conditioned upon adoption
by the City Council of a zoning ordinance amendment Zoning Ordinance Amendment
No. 2007-02, to allow transient/residential hotels within the North Harbor Specific Plan
(SP2). The rights of the applicant under this Conditional Use Permit shall not vest until
the effective date of such ordinance. Should no such zoning ordinance amendment
become effective, then this Conditional Use Permit is null and void and of no effect.
ADOPTED this 16th day of Julv 2007.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph W. Fletcher
City Attorney
By:
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the
attached Resolution No. 2007-055 to be the original resolution adopted by the City
Council of the City of Santa Ana on July 16.2007.
Date: ) )~7
atricia E. Healy
Clerk of Council
City of Santa Ana
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Exhibit A
Conditions for Approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-07
Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-07 is approved subject to compliance, to the reasonable
satisfaction of the Planning Commission, with all applicable sections of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code, the California Administrative Code, the Uniform Fire Code, the Uniform
Building 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 conditional use permit.
The applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the
life of the conditional use permit. Failure to comply with each and every condition may
result in the revocation of the conditional use permit.
A. PlanninQ Division
1. The project shall remain in compliance with Site Plan Review DP No.
2004-52.
2. Any amendment to this conditional use permit must be submitted to the
Planning Division for review. At that time, staff will determine if
administrative relief is available or the conditional use permit must be
amended.
3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the landscape plans shall be revised
to reflect 24-inch boxed size trees and five-gallon shrubs for all required
plants of this project.
4. The existing pole sign along Harbor Boulevard shall be removed.
5. After project occupancy, landscaping is to be maintained to include the
minimum level of plant materials installed at the time of occupancy.
MitiQation Measures
6. All construction and operations will comply with SCAQMD rules and
regulations. All applicable control measures listed in SCAQMD Rule 403
will be used to minimize impacts to air quality. These include but are not
limited to the following measures:
06-1 Stabilize wind erodible surfaces to reduce dust,
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06-2 Stabilize surface soil where support equipment and vehicles will
operate,
06-3 Stabilize loose soil and demolition debris,
06-4 Comply with AOMD Rule 1403,
06-5 Stabilize disturbed soil throughout the construction site, and
06-6 Stabilize disturbed soil between structures.
7. In the event that human remains are found on the project, all work will stop
and the County Coroner will be called to asses the remains and exhume
them. In the event that the County Coroner recognizes the remains as
being of Native American origin, the County Coroner is responsible to
contact the Native American Commission within 24 hours. The
Commission has various powers and duties to provide for the ultimate
disposition of any Native American remains, as does the assigned Most
Likely Descendant. Section 5097.98 and 5097.99 of the Public Resources
Code also call for "protection to Native American human burials and
skeletal remains from vandalism and inadvertent destruction."
8. As a condition of approval for a demolition permit, an asbestos-containing
materials, lead-based paint, and polychlorinated biphenyl survey will be
performed by a qualified environmental professional and conducted in
accordance with all federal, state and local requirements, including those
established by National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
(NESHAPS) guidelines and the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA). A report will be furnished by said qualified
environmental professional and will outline the occurrence of hazardous
materials on the project site.
9. If asbestos containing materials are discovered during site investigations,
all potentially friable asbestos-containing materials will be removed in
accordance with federal, state, and local laws and the NESHAP guidelines
prior to building demolishing or renovation that may disturb the materials.
All demolishing activities will be undertaken in accordance with California
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) standards,
contained in Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Section
1529, to protect workers from exposure to asbestos. Materials containing
more than one percent asbestos are also subject to SCAOMD regulations.
Demolition performed in conformance with these federal, state and local
laws and regulations will avoid significant exposure of construction
workers and/or the public to asbestos containing materials.
10. If lead-based paint is discovered during onsite investigations, all building
materials containing lead-based paint will be removed in accordance with
Cal/OSHA lead in construction standards, Title 8, CCR 1532.1, including
employee training, employee air monitoring, and dust control. Any debris or
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soil containing lead-based paint or coatings will be disposed of at landfills
that meet acceptance criteria for the waste being disposed. Demolition
performed in conformance with these federal, states, and local laws and
regulations will avoid significant exposure of construction workers and/or the
public to lead-based paint.
11. If polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are discovered during onsite
investigations, all PCB-containing lighting ballasts will be removed and
disposed of in conformance with federal, state and local laws and
regulations so as to avoid exposure of construction workers and/or the
public to PCB containing materials.
12. A Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) will be prepared and
implemented as part of the design of the project. The WQMP will include
structural treatment and non-structural best management practices (BMPs),
including installation of storm filters and other control mechanisms.
13. All rooms will include forced air ventilation allowing the residents to leave
windows closed reducing interior noise level.
14. The developer will specify a minimum Sound Transmission Class (STC)
rating of 29 for all windows and/or door assemblies that front Harbor
Boulevard (west facing). These windows and/or doors are to be well fitting
with vinyl (or equivalent) gaskets that form an airtight fitting.
15. All exterior fittings that enter the structures (e.g., electrical conduits, HVAC
ducts) along Harbor Boulevard will be sealed with caulk such that the fittings
are rendered airtight. Any metal ductwork that is exposed to the exterior
environmental will be enclosed and insulated to avoid noise transference
through the ducting.
16. Any in-room air conditioning units placed along Harbor Boulevard will be
placed in baffled enclosures reducing transmitted noise, but allowing
airflow.
17. All construction equipment will be in proper operating condition and fitted
with standard factory noise attenuation features. All equipment will be
properly maintained to assure that no additional noise, due to worn or
improperly maintained parts, would be generated.
18. Approved haul routes will be used to minimize exposure of sensitive
receptors to potential adverse noise levels from hauling operations.
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19. To the degree feasible, construction equipment will be sited away from
adjacent residential land uses.
20. Hydraulic hammer attachments used in pavement and structure demolition
will be equipped with a silencing package.
21. The project developer will contribute a fair share contribution toward the
installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Harbor Boulevard and
Kent Avenue, in an amount determined by the City of Santa Ana Public
Works Department.
22. The project developer will install a right turn only sign facing motorists
exiting the site from the project site driveway closest to Kent Avenue.
B. Police Department
1 . The property owner will be required to continuously and actively participate
in the City of Santa Ana's Crime Free Multi-housing Program. This will
require the property owner, managers, leasing staff, maintenance personnel
and others in the management team to attend an entire eight-hour training
program conducted by the Police Department and that the three phases of
the program (Training, CPTED Inspection and safety social) be completed
and that the Full Certification Program be maintained through the life of the
project.
2. The applicant will be required to incorporate the Crime Free lease/drug free
housing Addendum into their leasing procedures. The addendum is subject
to review by the Police Department.
3. The new building and parking lot must conform with the provisions of
Chapter 8, Article \I Division 3 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Building
Security Ordinance). These code conditions will require that the existing
project's lighting, door/window locking devices and addressing be
upgraded to current code standards. lighting standards cannot be
located in required landscape planters.
4. The applicant shall be responsible for maintaining the premises free of
graffiti. All graffiti shall be removed within 24 hours of occurrence. Prior to
removal, all graffiti must be photographed and documented for Police
Department use.
5. No exterior pay phones will be allowed. All other pay phones will be
required to allow outgoing calls only.
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6. There shall be no coin-operated games maintained on the property at any
time.
7. Between the hour of 5:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. the property owner shall
provide a minimum of one-uniformed, licensed security guard in the
parking lot and shall maintain order therein and prevent any activity which
would interfere with the quiet enjoyment of their property by nearby
residents.
8. The conditional use permit shall be reviewed at sixth months, at one year
and then annually thereafter by the Police Department for any modification
to the conditions of approval.
9. The site must be properly posted with P.C. 602 signage and up to date
waiver must be kept on-file with the Police Department.
10. The properties landscaping must be properly maintained. Shrubs must be
maintained at a minimum three-foot level, trees must be trimmed up to a
minimum six-foot level.
11. Property owner must keep the Police Department up to date with all staff
emergency numbers.
12. A lease addendum must be signed by all adults that will be living in a
room. The addendum will be required to include a list of the rules of the
hotel and contain a clause which states that violation of these rules will be
good cause to terminate the lease/tenancy.
13. All proposed laundry rooms must be placed in a highly visible, high activity
area. All proposed laundry locations must receive prior Police Department
approval at the Plan Check stage.
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