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Home My WebLink About32A - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP - WILSHIRE AVENUEREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 5, 2009 TITLE: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2009-02 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2009-109) TO SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY INTO THREE SEPARATE PARCELS AT 1720, 1740, 1760 AND 1800 EAST WILSHIRE AVENUE - THE REALTY ASSOCIATES FUND VII k CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 15f Reading ^ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Confirm the Zoning Administrator's action approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2009-02 (County Map No. 2009-109) as conditioned. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ACTION On September 16, 2009, the Zoning Administrator adopted a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2009-02 (County Map No. 2009-109) as conditioned to subdivide an existing industrial property into three separate parcels at 1720, 1740, 1760 and 1800 East Wilshire in the Light Industrial (M-1) zoning district (Exhibit A) At the request of staff, the Zoning Administrator removed condition number two as the applicant has already submitted revised plans that comply with the Public Works corrections. Additionally, the Zoning Administrator added a condition that at such time when the parking lot is resurfaced the parking stalls shall be restriped to meet current City standards (i.e. double-striped). FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. M. Trevino Executive Director Planning & Building Agency MF:rb mf\reports\tpm09-02 1720 E Wilshire Ave.cc 32A-1 REQUEST FOR Zoning Administrator Action ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2009 TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING - FILED BY THE REALTY ASSSOCIATES FUND VII FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2009-02 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2009-109) TO SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY INTO THREE SEPARATE PARCELS AT 1720, 1740, 1760 AND 1800 EAST WILSHIRE AVENUE Prepared by Matt Foulkes PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Set Public Hearing For DENIED ^ Applicant's Request ^ Staff Recommendation CONTINUED TO GLLQ~t/l Planning Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2009-02 as conditioned. DISCUSSION Request of Applicant The Realty Associates Fund VII is requesting approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 2009-02 (County Map No. 2009-109) to subdivide an existing industrial property into three separate parcels at 1720, 1740, 1760 and 1800 East Wilshire Avenue. Property Description The subject property is located within the Light Industrial (M-1) zoning district and has a General Plan land use designation of Industrial (IND). Surrounding land uses include industrial to the north, south and west, with the Santa Ana Automall to the east (Exhibits 1 and 2). The subject development is a 4.42 acre parcel of land located on the south side of Wilshire Avenue between Lyon and Ritchey Streets. The property is developed with four industrial buildings ranging in size from 18,056 square feet to 26,762 square feet. Building records indicate that the buildings were constructed in 1988. The site is accessed from four driveways; three are located on Wilshire Avenue while the fourth is on Ritchey Street. There are 243 parking spaces provided on site which can be accessed from all driveways. Loading docks and trash enclosures have EXHIBIT A 32A-2 Tentative Parcel Map No. 2009-02 September 16, 2009 Page 2 been provided for each building and are located at the rear of the development. Mature landscaping exists along both the Wilshire Avenue and Ritchey Street setbacks with additional landscaping within the parking area and around each building. Project Description A tentative parcel map is requested by The Realty Associates Fund VII in order to subdivide an existing developed industrial property into three separate parcels. This subdivision will allow these properties to be sold individually rather than leased separately. The project site is currently developed with four industrial buildings: two free standing two-story buildings on either end of the development (1720 and 1800 East Wilshire Avenue), and two, two-story buildings which share a common wall in the center of the property (1740 and 1760 East Wilshire Avenue). The buildings are currently tenanted with a range of industrial businesses from warehousing to manufacturing. Although parking is shared, the site may be accessed from any of the four driveways and sufficient parking is provided on each proposed parcel to accommodate the various industrial uses present within its respective building (Exhibit 3). Analysis of the Issues A tentative parcel map is necessary to subdivide the property into three separate parcels for individual sale. Government Code 66411 grants Cities the ability to regulate and control the design and improvement of subdivisions within its boundaries subject to conformance with the Subdivision Map Act. In order to evaluate the appropriateness of this subdivision request, the Subdivision Map Act has identified several findings that must be made in order to approve the request for land division. These findings include determining whether the proposed subdivision meets the applicable zoning standards, General Plan policies and determining the environmental and public health impacts. Using the above-mentioned findings as evaluation criteria for the appropriateness of the project, staff has determined that the proposed project meets all provisions of the zoning code, including landscaping, setbacks, parking, lot size and frontage. The subdivision request is also in compliance with the goals and policies of the General Plan and Industrial land use designation. The approval of this subdivision will enhance the economic viability of the site by allowing individual ownership of the buildings in the development. This directly supports Policy 2.3 of the Economic Element of the General Plan which encourages 32A-3 Tentative Parcel Map No. 2009-02 September 16, 2009 Page 3 the development of mutually beneficial and supportive business clusters within the community. Additionally, this project's location within an existing industrial area supports General Plan Land Use Element Policy 5.4 which supports projects which are in areas that are consistent with the specified land use. Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) are required for the project to ensure the site continues to function as an integrated development. These CC&Rs must be approved by the City prior to the recordation of the final map. The proposed subdivision is in compliance with the City's development standards and supports the policies of the General Plan. As a result, staff recommends approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 2009-02 (County Map No. 2009-109) as conditioned. CEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project is Categorically Exempt per Section 15301. This Class 1 exemption allows for the subdivision of existing industrial buildings where no physical changes occur. Environmental Review No. 2009-72 will be filed for this project. Matt Foulkes, LEED AP Assistant Planner I c Vince Fregoso, AI Principal Planner MF: jm mf\reports\tpm09-02 1"720 E Wilshire Ave.pc 32A-4 -- At r ~ ~. p; 'S R1 `; i I Al r ~~ ~ Glfy of 7vafrn W i,. 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The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. The applicant is requesting approval of a is requesting approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 2009-02 (County Map No 2009-109) to allow the conversion of one existing industrial property into three non-residential parcels at 1720, 1740, 1760 and 1800 East Wilshire Avenue. B. Tentative Parcel Map No. 2009-02 came before the Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana for a public hearing on September 16, 2009. C. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 34-126 authorizes the Zoning Administrator to approve a tentative parcel map after making findings. 1. The proposed project, as conditioned, and its design and improvements are consistent with the Industrial 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 is consistent with the Industrial land use designation and all other elements of the General Plan. Policy 5.4 of the Land Use Element supports land uses which are consistent with the land use plan of the Land Use Element. This project is not located within any specific plan area of the City. 2. 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, conforms to all provisions of the zoning code, including landscaping, setbacks, parking, lot size and street frontage. No variances are required for this project. Existing infrastructure in the Resolution No. 2009-12 Page 1 of 5 32A-8 area is adequate to service the project. Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) are required for the project and must be approved by the City prior to City Council approval of the final map. 3. The project site is physically suitable for the type and density of the proposed project. The proposed site is physically suitable for the industrial buildings that currently exist on the site. The existing buildings result in floor area ratios (FAR) of .35 for 1720, .43 for 1740 and 1760 and .31 for 1800 East Wilshire respectively. Each of these floor area ratios is below the .45 maximum (FAR) for the Industrial (IND) General Plan land use designation. 4. 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 project site is located in an urbanized area, with 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. The design or improvements of the proposed project will not cause serious public health problems. The proposed subdivision's location within an existing industrial area with existing buildings will not result in any detrimental effects upon the general public. The project will incorporate sewer, water and other necessary infrastructure improvements as conditioned in Development Project Review No. 2009-24. 6. The design or improvements of the proposed project will not cause conflict with easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use of 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 public access will be provided from both Wilshire Avenue and Ritchey Street. Both Wilshire Avenue and Ritchey Street have been constructed according to City specifications. Resolution No. 2009-12 Page 2 of 5 32A-9 D. This accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project is Categorically Exempt per Section 15301. This Class 1 exemption allows for the subdivision of existing industrial buildings where no physical changes occur. Environmental Review No. 2009-72 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana hereby, approves Tentative Parcel Map No. 2009-02. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes but is not limited to: the Request for Zoning Administrator Action dated September 16, 2009, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 16th day of September, 2009. Sergio Klotz Zoning Administrator APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney By: Benjamin Kaufman Chief Assistant City Attorney Resolution No. 2009-12 Page 3 of 5 32A-10 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, JOCELYN MAGALONA, Clerk for the Zoning Administrator, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2009-12 to be the original resolution adopted by the Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana on September 16, 2009. Date: Clerk for the Zoning Administrator City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2009-12 Page 4 of 5 32A-11 Conditions for Approval for Tentative Parcel Map No. 2009-02 Tentative Parcel Map No. 2009-02 (County Parcel Map No. 2009-109) 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 rig or to exercising the rights conferred by this tentative parcel map. The applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the life of the parcel map. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result in the revocation of the parcel map. A. Planning Division Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions (CC&Rs) are required prior to final map approval establishing an Owners' Association which shall be responsible for addressing operational standards, common area maintenance, drainage, architecture, parking and circulation. The CC&Rs shall be recorded with the final map. Ageflsy: (Deleted by the Zoning Administrator September 16, 2009) 3. Two copies of the recorded final map and CC&Rs shall be submitted each to the Planning Division, Building Division and Public Works Agency within 10 days of recordation. 4. The tentative parcel map, final map and all improvements required to be made or installed by the sub-divider shall be in accordance with the requirements, design standards and specifications of the City of Santa Ana and the requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act. 5. At such time when the parkins lot is resurfaced the parkins stalls shall be restriped to meet current City standards (i.e. double-striped). (Added by the Zoning Administrator September 16, 2009) Resolution No. 2009-12 Page 5 of 5 32A-12 PROOF OF SERVICE (C.C.P. SECTION 1013(a), 2015.5) STATE OF CALIFORNIA. COUNTY OF ORANGE I am employed in the aforesaid county; I am over the age of eighteen and not a party to the within action; my business address is 20 Civic Center Plaza, Ross Annex 2"d Floor, Santa Ana, California 92701. I served the foreggoing document described as: Resolution No. 2009-12 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 2009-021 in this action by placing a rue copy ereo encTdin sea a enve opes a reseed as follows: Brenda Wright Walden's Associates 2552 White Road, Suite B Irvine, CA 92614 Matt McKinlay 5100 Birch Street, Suite 100 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Scott Amling The Realty Associates Fund 1301 Dove Street, Suite 380 Newport Beach, CA 92660 [ ] I caused to be delivered by courier, such envelope by hand to the office of the addressee(s). [X] BY MAIL I am readily familiar with my employer's practice of collection and processing correspondence for mailing. Under that practice it would be deposited with U.S. Postal Service on that same day with postage thereon fully prepaid at Santa Ana, California in the ordinary course of business. I am aware that on motion of the party served, service is presumed invalid if postal cancellation date or postage meter date is more than one day after date of deposit for mailing in affidavit. [ ]The document was transmitted by facsimile transmission and was reported as complete and without error. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on October 6, 2009 at Santa Ana, California. JOCELYN MAGALONA 32A-13 32A-14