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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 1.22.25Zoning Administrator Regular Meeting Agenda Packet January 22, 2025 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 20 Civic Center Plaza  Santa Ana, CA 10:30 AM City Clerk’s Office Legal Counsel Minh Thai Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP Planning Manager Ricardo Soto Zoning Administrator Nuvia Ocampo 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 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 January 10, 2025 and notices were mailed on said date. 1.MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2024­04 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R2) ZONING DISTRICT.  Project Applicant:       Benjamin Norouzi (Applicant and Property Owner) Proposed Project:Applicant is requesting approval of Minor Exception Application No. 2024­04 to waive the requirement that all new utility connections for new structures be underground, pursuant to Section 41­626 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Specifically, the applicant is requesting that a second electrical “drop” or overhead connection from an existing power pole be permitted to provide power to a new detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU), which is currently under construction at the subject property. The existing single­family residence has an overhead connection, which is proposed to remain. Environmental Impact:The Zoning Administrator will consider a determination that the project is not subject to the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(5). A Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2024­112, will be filed for this project.  Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Minor Exception No. 2024­04. ***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR*** CLOSING 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 Nuvia Ocampo, 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 1/22/2025   Zoning AdministratorRegular Meeting Agenda PacketJanuary 22, 2025COUNCIL CHAMBERS20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA10:30 AMCity Clerk’s OfficeLegal Counsel Minh ThaiExecutive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPlanning ManagerRicardo SotoZoning Administrator Nuvia OcampoRecording 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 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 January 10, 2025 and notices were mailed on said date. 1.MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2024­04 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R2) ZONING DISTRICT.  Project Applicant:       Benjamin Norouzi (Applicant and Property Owner) Proposed Project:Applicant is requesting approval of Minor Exception Application No. 2024­04 to waive the requirement that all new utility connections for new structures be underground, pursuant to Section 41­626 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Specifically, the applicant is requesting that a second electrical “drop” or overhead connection from an existing power pole be permitted to provide power to a new detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU), which is currently under construction at the subject property. The existing single­family residence has an overhead connection, which is proposed to remain. Environmental Impact:The Zoning Administrator will consider a determination that the project is not subject to the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(5). A Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2024­112, will be filed for this project.  Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Minor Exception No. 2024­04. ***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR*** CLOSING 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 Nuvia Ocampo, 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 1/22/2025   Zoning AdministratorRegular Meeting Agenda PacketJanuary 22, 2025COUNCIL CHAMBERS20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA10:30 AMCity Clerk’s OfficeLegal Counsel Minh ThaiExecutive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPlanning ManagerRicardo SotoZoning Administrator Nuvia OcampoRecording 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 COMMENTSBUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Zoning Administrator's decision is final unless appealed within 10calendar days. Legal Notice was published in the Orange County Reporter on January 10,2025 and notices were mailed on said date.1.MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2024­04 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THETWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R2) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant:       Benjamin Norouzi (Applicant and Property Owner)Proposed Project:Applicant is requesting approval of Minor ExceptionApplication No. 2024­04 to waive the requirement that all new utility connections fornew structures be underground, pursuant to Section 41­626 of the Santa Ana MunicipalCode. Specifically, the applicant is requesting that a second electrical “drop” oroverhead connection from an existing power pole be permitted to provide power to anew detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU), which is currently under construction atthe subject property. The existing single­family residence has an overhead connection,which is proposed to remain.Environmental Impact:The Zoning Administrator will consider a determination thatthe project is not subject to the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to PublicResources Code Section 21080(b)(5). A Notice of Exemption, Environmental ReviewNo. 2024­112, will be filed for this project. Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution denying Minor Exception No. 2024­04.***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR***CLOSING COMMENTSADJOURNMENTWRITTEN COMMENTSYou 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 Nuvia Ocampo, 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 1/22/2025   Planning and Building Agency Item # 1 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Zoning Administrator Staff Report January 22, 2025 Topic: Minor Exception No. 2024-04 – 1014 S. Cypress Avenue Units 100 and 101 RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution denying Minor Exception No. 2024-04. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Benjamin Norouzi, with BNSB Properties, LLC (applicant and owner), is requesting Minor Exception No. 2024-04 to allow a second overhead electrical feeder for two newly built detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs), addressed as 1014 S. Cypress Avenue Units 100 and 101. Pursuant to Section 41-626(a) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), all new electrical connections for new buildings are required to be underground. Moreover, pursuant to SAMC Section 41-626(e), a minor exception may be granted from the requirements of subsection (a) for new buildings, subject to the standards set forth in Section 41-638 of the SAMC. Staff is recommending denial of the request for a minor exception because an overhead connection already exists for the primary duplex residence (1010 and 1012 S. Cypress Avenue), there is no special circumstances applicable to the subject property, per the requirements of Section 41- 638 of the SAMC, and due to the project’s inconsistency and non-compliance with the City’s General Plan. DISCUSSION Project Description The subject site is improved with a 1,644-square-foot duplex structure located towards the front (east) of the property. There is currently an existing overhead electrical feeder/connection providing power to the duplex structure. The power pole providing the electrical power to the duplex is located at the northwest corner of the property, on a shared property line between the subject site and the adjacent property addressed as 114 E. Cubbon Street. In order to provide electrical power to the newly constructed ADUs, the property owner is requesting a second overhead electrical feeder or “drop.” Minor Exception No. 2024-04 (1014 S. Cypress Avenue, Units 100 and 101) January 22, 2025 Page 2 4 7 8 7 As proposed, the second feeder would drop from the same power pole providing power to the existing duplex. As seen in Exhibit 4 of the staff report, the power pole is located approximately six feet from the ADU structures, from the center of the power pole. The second drop would connect to a new electrical panel proposed to be installed on the west elevation of the ADU structure. The panel would serve as a dual function meter box that will provide separate service to each unit. Table 1: Project and Location Information Project Background The subject site was originally developed with a single-family residence and detached garage in April 1922. In 1948, the single-family residence was converted into a duplex (addressed as 1010 and 1012 S. Cypress Avenue) and has been occupied as a duplex since. Pursuant to the SAMC, the duplex structure is considered legal non-conforming. The property was purchased by Benjamin Norouzi in 2022 with the intention to remodel the existing duplex units and two construct two additional ADUs. Building permits for the interior remodel of the existing duplex were obtained in May 2022 and finalized in November 2022. In January 2024, the property owner submitted an application to construct two detached ADUs with a common shared wall, to be located towards the rear of the property. Each ADU was designed to be 749 square feet in size and included two bedrooms, one bathroom, a laundry closet, a combined living and kitchen area, and a covered entry porch approximately 42 square feet in size. The building permits for both ADUs were issued in September 2024 and construction commenced shortly after. Item Information Project Address and Council Ward 1014 S. Cypress Avenue Units 100 and 101 – Ward 2 Nearest Intersection Cubbon Street and Cypress Avenue General Plan Designation Low Density Residential (LR-7) Zoning Designation Two Family Residential (R-2) North Single and Multi-Family Residential East Single and Multi-Family Residential South Single and Multi-Family Residential Surrounding Land Uses West Commercial Property Size 0.18-acres (7,941 square feet ) Existing Site Development The site is developed with a duplex building (1010 and 1012 S. Cypress Avenue) and two detached ADUs that share a common wall (1014 S. Cypress Avenue Units 100 and 101). Use Permissions One- and Two-Family Uses Sections 41-194-194.7; 41-247; 41-626 ; 41-681 ; Zoning Code Sections Affected Development Standards Sections 41-247.6-256; 41-626 Minor Exception No. 2024-04 (1014 S. Cypress Avenue, Units 100 and 101) January 22, 2025 Page 3 4 7 8 7 In late October 2024, the property owner contacted to the Planning Division indicating that construction progress on the ADUs was delayed due the City’s requirements for undergrounding of new utility connections, as required by SAMC Section 41-626. Moreover, the property owner requested administrative approval for a second connection drop to the ADU. On November 1, 2024, staff provided a response to the property owner indicating that approval of a minor exception is required to allow a second drop in order to construct the project as proposed by the applicant. In November 25, 2024, the property owner submitted the required minor exception application for consideration. Project Analysis Pursuant to Section 41-626(a) of the SAMC, all new electrical connections for new buildings or structures are required to be underground. Moreover, pursuant to SAMC Section 41-626(e), a minor exception may be granted from the requirements of subsection 41-626(a), subject to the standards set forth in Section 41-638 of the SAMC. Pursuant to SAMC Section 41-638, the zoning administrator may grant a minor exception when it appears that all of the following have been established: i. 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; ii. That the granting of a variance or minor exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one (1) or more substantial property rights; iii. That the granting of a variance or minor exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property; and iv. That the granting of a variance or minor exception will not adversely affect the general plan of the city. In analyzing the minor exception request, staff believes that the following analysis warrants staff’s recommendation of denial of the application due the fact that not all of the above-mentioned findings required by the SAMC can be established or substantiated. There exist no special circumstances applicable to the subject property including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings (i.e., property’s physical characteristics), that would justify the granting of the minor exception or that would prohibit the property owner from placing the required utility lines underground. Rather, the location of the existing power pole is such that the undergrounding and trenching of the utility lines is viable and not be obstructed by any of the property’s physical characteristics and, in fact, the amount of undergrounding and trenching of the utility lines would be limited. Moreover, to underground the required utility lines, the property owner does not have to Minor Exception No. 2024-04 (1014 S. Cypress Avenue, Units 100 and 101) January 22, 2025 Page 4 4 7 8 7 traverse any adjacent properties or public rights-of-way, necessitating easements or encroachment permits, as the power pole is located on a shared property line and accessible by the property owner. Lastly, the property owner has stated that denial of the minor exception would lead to delays to the project construction timeline, trenching challenges due to the location of existing utility lines, and additional project costs due to required four-panel upgrades. However, none of these identified concerns meets the definition of special circumstances due to the property’s physical characteristics, or create physical hardship that warrant a recommendation of approval. Therefore, the granting of the minor exception would instead constitute a grant of special privilege, contrary to the intention of the minor exception application and contrary to the SAMC. The granting of the minor exception would also adversely affect the City’s General Plan in that a waiver from undergrounding requirements would be in direct conflict, and create inconsistency, with the Urban Design Element, Goal UD-1 (Physical Character), which requires improvement of the physical character and livability of the City to promote a sense of place, positive community image, and quality environment. A second electrical drop of the property would be contributing to “visual clutter” because an overhead connection already exists for the primary duplex residence, contrary to Policies UD-1.1 (Design Quality) and UD-1.7 (Visual Clutter). Moreover, the property is located within the Pacific Park neighborhood, a neighborhood that has been previously identified as a historically sensitive area (HSA) by the City Council. Therefore, the applicant’s request for the minor exception would be in conflict with the Historic Preservation Element Goal HP-1 (Historic Areas and Resources), requiring preservation and enhancement of the City’s historic areas and resources to maintain a unique sense of place. The addition of a second electrical drop would add to the proliferation of public utility lines, damaging the integrity of the historically sensitive area and potentially affecting future eligibility for the creation of historic districts, contrary to Policy HP-1.3 (Historic Districts and Design Standards). This policy requires the City to explore opportunities to preserve neighborhoods with largely intact historic buildings and character through the creation of historic districts. 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 1,000-foot notification radius map, and the site posting are provided in Exhibit 6. 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. The Pacific Park Neighborhood Association representatives were contacted to identify any areas of concern due to the proposed project. At the time this report was printed, no issues of concern were raised. Minor Exception No. 2024-04 (1014 S. Cypress Avenue, Units 100 and 101) January 22, 2025 Page 5 4 7 8 7 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is not subject to CEQA, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(5). Specifically, CEQA does not apply to projects that a public agency rejects or disapproves. The Zoning Administrator will consider staff’s recommendation for denial of the minor exception and will consider a determination that the project is not subject to the CEQA, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(5). 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. Existing and Proposed Power Pole Connection 5. Architectural Plan Set 6. Copy of Public Notices Submitted By: Pedro Gomez, AICP Acting Principal Planner Approved By: Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Planning Manager, Planning and Building Agency RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XX A RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2024-04, REQUESTING A SECOND OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL FEEDER FOR TWO NEWLY BUILT DETACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUS), ADDRESSED AS 1014 S. CYPRESS AVENUE UNITS 100 AND 101 (APN: 011-061-09) 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. Benjamin Norouzi, with BNSB Properties, LLC (applicant and owner), is requesting Minor Exception No. 2024-04 to allow a second overhead electrical feeder for two newly built detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs), addressed as 1014 S. Cypress Avenue, Units 100 and 101. B. Pursuant to Section 41-626(a) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), all new electrical connections for new buildings or structures are required to be underground. C. Pursuant to SAMC Section 41-626(e), a minor exception may be granted from the requirements of Section 41-626(a) of the SAMC for new buildings or structures, subject to the standards set forth in Section 41-638 of the SAMC. D. Pursuant Section 41-638 of the SAMC, the Zoning Administrator is authorized to review and approve minor exceptions from the development standards set forth by the SAMC. E. On January 22, 2025, the Zoning Administrator held a duly noticed public hearing on Minor Exception No. 2024-04. F. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana determines that the following findings, which must be established in order to grant a minor exception pursuant to SAMC Section 41-638, have not been established. Specifically, Minor Exception Finding No. 1 and 4 of Section 41 -638, as it relates to special circumstances applicable to the subject property, and the proposed request adversely affecting the general plan of the city, are not met. Therefore, the finding for denial of Min or Exception No. 2024-04 is adopted as follows: Resolution No. 2025-XX Page 2 of 4 1. There is no special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, which would deprive the subject property of privileges not otherwise at variance with the intent and purpose of the provisions of this Chapter. There exists no special circumstances applicable to the subject property including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings (i.e., property’s physical characteristics), that would justify the granting of the minor exception or that would prohibit the property owner from placing the required utility lines underground. Rather, the location of the existing power pole is such that the undergrounding and trenching of the utility lines is viable and not obstructed by the property’s physical characteristics and, in fact, the amount of undergrounding and trenching of the utility lines would be limited. Moreover, to underground the required utility lines, the property owner does not have to traverse any adjacent properties or public rights-of-way, necessitating easements or encroachment permits, as the power pole is located on a shared property line and accessible by the property owner. Lastly, the property owner has stated that denial of the minor exception would lead to delays to the project construction timeline, trenching challenges due to the location of existing utility lines, and additional project costs due to required four- panel upgrades. However, none of these identified concerns meets the definition of special circumstances or physical hardships due to the property’s physical characteristics. Therefore, the granting of the minor exception would instead constitute a grant of special privilege, contrary to the intention of the minor exception application and contrary to the SAMC. 2. That the granting of a minor exception will adversely affect the General Plan of the city. The subject property has a General Plan Land Use Designation of Low Density Residential (LR-7), which is implemented with the Two Family Residential (R-2) zoning designation. The granting of a minor exception would adversely affect the City’s General Plan in that a waiver from undergrounding requirements would be in direct conflict, and create inconsistency, with the Urban Design Element, Goal UD-1 (Physical Character), which requires improvement of the physical character and livability of the City to promote a sense of place, positive community image, and quality environment. A second electrical drop of the property would be contributing to “visual clutter” because an overhead connection already exists for the primary duplex residence Resolution No. 2025-XX Page 3 of 4 (1010 and 1012 S. Cypress Avenue), contrary to Policies UD- 1.1 (Design Quality) and UD-1.7 (Visual Clutter). Moreover, the property is located within the Pacific Park neighborhood, a neighborhood that has been previously identified as a historically sensitive area (HSA) by the City Council. Therefore, the applicant’s request for the minor exception would be in conflict with the Historic Preservation Element Goal HP-1 (Historic Areas and Resources), requiring preservation and enhancement of the City’s historic areas and resources to maintain a unique sense of place. The addition of a second electrical drop would add to the proliferation of public utility lines, damaging the integrity of the historically sensitive area and potentially affecting future eligibility for the creation of historic districts, contrary to Policy HP-1.3 (Historic Districts and Design Standards). This policy requires the City to explore opportunities to preserve neighborhoods with largely intact historic buildings and character through the creation of historic districts. Section 2. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is not subject to CEQA, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(5), as the Zoning Administrator has denied Minor Exception 2024-04 and CEQA does not apply to projects that a public agency rejects or disapproves. 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, and other and 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 c onstitution, 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, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, 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. Resolution No. 2025-XX Page 4 of 4 Section 4. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana, after conducting the public hearing, hereby denies Minor Exception No. 2024-04 to allow a second overhead electrical feeder for two newly built detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs), addressed as 1014 S. Cypress Avenue Units 100 and 101. 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 January 22, 2025, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 22nd day of January by the Zoning Administrator. _______________________ Ricardo Soto, AICP Zoning Administrator APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By:________________________ Melissa M. Crosthwaite Senior Assistant City Attorney CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, NUVIA OCAMPO, Recording Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2025-XX to be the original resolution adopted by the Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana on January 22, 2025. Date: ________________ ____________________________________ Recording Secretary ME No. 2024-041014 S. Cypress Avenue Exhibit 2 – Vicinity Zoning and Aerial View ©2024 Digital Map Products.All rights reserved. Santa Ana Boundary Zoning Zoning 500 feet 12/30/24, 8:50 PM . https://apps.spatialstream.com/landvision/production/CurrentBuild/Html/printpreview.html 1/1 EXHIBIT 3 – SITE PHOTOS MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2024-04 1014 S. CYPRESS AVENUE EXHIBIT 4 – EXISTING AND PROPOSED POWER POLE CONNECTION MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2024-04 1014 S. CYPRESS AVENUE EXISTING HOUSE BACKYARD DRIVEWAY (E) ELECTRICAL MAIN PANEL 200A (E) GAS METER 3" / 1'-0"3" / 1'-0"P.L. 159'P.L. 159'P.L. 50' P.L. 50' N.I.C. AREA OF WORK(E) SETBACK94'-5"WALKWAY LOCATION OF POWER POLE (E) SETBACK 9'-8" (E) SETBACK 4'-0"(E) SETBACK17'-0"(E) SETBACK22'-11"CYPRESS AVE WATER METER6'-0"4'-0"4'-0" 1/16" = 1'-0"1 EXISTING SITE PLAN NORTH 3" / 1'-0"3" / 1'-0"P.L. 159'WALL SEPARATION49'-5 1/2"SETBACK6'-0"SETBACK 4'-0" NEW 749 SQ. FT. DETACHED ADU UNIT 100 NEW 749 SQ. FT. DETACHED ADU UNIT 101 TANKLESS W.H. 199,000BTU CYPRESS AVE WATER METER (E) SETBACK 9'-8" (E) SETBACK 4'-0"(E) SETBACK17'-0"(E) SETBACK22'-11"ELECTRICAL MAIN PANEL 200A, EACH SUBPANEL 100A TANKLESS W.H. 199,000BTU EXISTING HOUSE BACKYARD DRIVEWAY (E) ELECTRICAL MAIN PANEL 200A (E) GAS METER P.L. 159'P.L. 50' P.L. 50' N.I.C. WALKWAY LOCATION OF POWER POLE SETBACK 4'-0" 3" / 1'-0"3" / 1'-0" 1/16" = 1'-0"1 PROPOSED SITE PLAN NORTH BEDROOM #2BEDROOM #1 CLOSET STACK. LAUNDRY LIVING ROOM DINING ROOM BATH KITCHEN ENTRY LANDING ISLAND MINI SPLIT WALK IN CLOSET REF. TV BEDROOM #2 BEDROOM #1 STACK. LAUNDRY LIVING ROOM DINING ROOM BATH KITCHEN ENTRY LANDING ISLAND MINI SPLIT WALK IN CLOSET REF. TV TANKLESS W.H. 199,000BTU SETBACK6'-0"CLOSET TANKLESS W.H. 199,000BTU LOCATION OF POWER POLE ELECTRICAL MAIN PANEL 200A SETBACK 4'-0" SETBACK 4'-0" INDOOR SUBPANEL INDOOR SUBPANEL 1/8" = 1'-0"1PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLAN NORTH FINISH GROUND 0' - 0" ROOF EAVE9' - 6" T.O.RIDGE 15' - 6" ADU FINISH FLOOR 0' - 6"PROPERTY LINEPROPERTY LINE3" / 1'-0"3" / 1'-0" SIDE SETBACK 4'-0"SIDE SETBACK 4'-0" 4" FINISH GROUND 0' - 0" ROOF EAVE 9' - 6" T.O.RIDGE15' - 6" ADU FINISH FLOOR 0' - 6" 3" / 1'-0"3" / 1'-0"PROPERTY LINEPROPERTY LINESIDE SETBACK 4'-0" SIDE SETBACK 4'-0" 1/8" = 1'-0"1EAST ELEVATION 1/8" = 1'-0"2WEST ELEVATION FINISH GROUND 0' - 0" ROOF EAVE 9' - 6" T.O.RIDGE15' - 6" ADU FINISH FLOOR 0' - 6"PROPERTY LINEADU UNIT 38'-11" REAR SETBACK 6'-0" SETBACK 5'-0" FINISH GROUND0' - 0" ROOF EAVE9' - 6" T.O.RIDGE15' - 6" ADU FINISH FLOOR0' - 6"PROPERTY LINEREAR SETBACK 6'-0" ADU UNIT 38'-11" SETBACK 5'-0" 1/8" = 1'-0"1NORTH ELEVATION 1/8" = 1'-0"2SOUTH ELEVATION 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. 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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. This notice is being sent to those who live or own property within 1,000 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. Decision on this matter will be final unless appealed pursuant to Article V of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code within 10 calendar days of the decision by any interested party or group. Project Location:1014 South Cypress Avenue located within the Two Family Residential (R2) zoning district. Project Applicant:Benjamin Norouzi (Applicant and Property Owner) Proposed Project:Applicant is requesting approval of Minor Exception Application No. 2024-04 to waive the requirement that all new utility connections for new structures be underground, pursuant to Section 41-626 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Specifically, the applicant is requesting that a second electrical “drop” or overhead connection from an existing power pole be permitted to provide power to a new detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU), which is currently under construction at the subject property. The existing single-family residence has an overhead connection, which is proposed to remain. Environmental Impact:The Zoning Administrator will consider a determination that the project is not subject to the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(5). Meeting Details:This matter will be heard on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.in the City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.Members of the public may attend this meeting in person or join via Zoom.For the most up-to-date information on how to participate virtually in this meeting, please visit https://www.santa-ana.org/planning-and- building-meeting-participation/. 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 Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.Deadline to submit written comments is 9:30 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 Nuvia Ocampo al (714) 667- 2732 N u c n liên l c b ng ti ng Vi t, xin i n tho i cho Tina Lee (714) 647-5214. 1/10/25 OR-3881563# 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 ADMINSTRATOR 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 1,000 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. Decision on this matter will be final unless appealed pursuant to Article V of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code within 10 calendar days of the decision by any interested party or group. Project Location: 1014 South Cypress Avenue located within the Two Family Residential (R2) zoning district. Project Applicant: Benjamin Norouzi (Applicant and Property Owner) Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Minor Exception Application No. 2024- 04 to waive the requirement that all new utility connections for new structures be underground, pursuant to Section 41-626 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Specifically, the applicant is requesting that a second electrical “drop” or overhead connection from an existing power pole be permitted to provide power to a new detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU), which is currently under construction at the subject property. The existing single-family residence has an overhead connection, which is proposed to remain. Environmental Impact: The Zoning Administrator will consider a determination that the project is not subject to the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(5). Meeting Details: This matter will be heard on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Members of the public may attend this meeting in person or join via Zoom. For the most up-to-date information on how to participate virtually in this meeting, please visit https://www.santa-ana.org/planning-and-building-meeting-participation/. 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 Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Deadline to submit written comments is 9:30 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 Nuvia Ocampo al (714) 667-2732 Nếu cần liên lạc bằng tiếng Việt, xin điện thoại cho Tina Lee (714) 647-5214. 1000’ RADIUS NOTIFICATION MAP