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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-11• RESOLUTION NO. 2010-11 JF 8/9/10 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2010-12 TO ALLOW THE SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY CENTER TO OPERATE A NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE FACILITY AT 1601 WEST SECOND STREET BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-12 came before the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana for a duly noticed public hearing on August 9, 2010. • B. Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-12 has been filed with the City of Santa Ana to allow the reconstruction of a new neighborhood service center at 1601 West Second Street. If approved, the applicant intends to demolish the existing community center and storage building and construct a 3,707 square foot, two-story main structure and a 1,000 square foot storage building. The existing community center was severely damaged by an electrical fire that occurred in December 2009. Since that time, the applicant has been utilizing the less damaged portion of the building as well as a temporary trailer to continue with their outreach programs. C. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-638 authorizes the Planning Commission to grant a conditional use permit upon making certain findings. 1. Will the proposed use provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or the community? C~ J The Southwest Community Center has been providing services to the underprivileged segment of the community since 1971. The reconstruction of the facility will allow it to continue to provide food, clothing and shelter services to the residents of the City. The construction of the center in a residential neighborhood will allow people who need support services the opportunity to walk to this location. Resolution No. 2010-11 Page 1 of 4 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 use will not be detrimental to the health or safety of persons living or working in the area as one of the goals of the facility is to provide essential services to the neighborhood. Additionally, the buildings have been architecturally designed to be compatible with the surrounding low-density residential development. 3. Will the proposed use adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area? The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding uses and will not adversely affect the economic viability in the area. The economic viability of the area will increase due to the new construction in the area. 4. Will the proposed use comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use? The Southwest Community Center will be in compliance with the • regulations and conditions identified in Chapter 41, including the Two-Family Residence zoning standards. 5. Will the proposed use adversely affect the General Plan or any specific plan of the City? The proposed community center will not adversely affect the General Plan as the proposed project is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Low-Density Residential (LR7) General Plan designation. . Section 2. 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. This Class 3 exemption allows in-fill developments for the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures. A Notice of Exemption for Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2010-71 will be filed for this project. Section 3. The Planning Commission after conducting the public hearing • hereby approves the Conditional Use Permit as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein. This decision is based upon the Resolution No. 2010-11 Page 2 of 4 evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes but is not limited • to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated August 9, 2010 and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 9th day of August, 2010 by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: Acosta, Alderete, Turner, Walters, Yrarrazaval (5) NOES: Commissioners: None (0) ABSENT: Commissioners: Betancourt, Gartner (2) ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None (0) A PROVE S TO FORM: • By. Jos . Fletch r, City Attorney CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, Martha Ramirez, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby attest.to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2010-08 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on August 9, 2010. ~1 Date: - !/ Plan ing Commission Secreta City of Santa Ana • Resolution No. 2010-11 Page 3 of 4 • • • Conditions for Approval Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-12 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 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. Planning Division 1. All proposed site improvements, including all landscaping as shown on the site plan, must conform to the Site Plan review approval of DP No. 2010-5. 2. All perimeter fencing (north and west property lines) shall be a solid block wall not less than six feet in height. 3. A trash enclosure built to City standards must be constructed on the site. 4. The operator/owner shall remove any graffiti occurring on the premises within 48 hours. 5. Signage is limited to one non-illuminated monument sign not exceeding five feet in height and two non-illuminated wall signs. 6. There shall be no exterior vending machines or pay phones on the premises. 7. After project occupancy, landscaping is to be maintained to include the minimum levels of plant materials installed at the time of occupancy. Resolution No. 2010-11 Page 4 of 4