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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-10 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-10 KO - 4/14/05 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2005-04 AS CONDITIONED TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SECOND STORY ADDITION TO A NEW ACCESSORY STRUCTURE AT 1808 NORTH GREENLEAF 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. 2005-04 came before the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana for a duly noticed public hearing on April 11, 2005. B. Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-04 has been filed with the City of Santa • Ana seeking to allow the construction of a second story addition to a new accessory structure at 1808 North Greenleaf Street. The proposed accessory structure is twenty-seven (27) feet in height and contains two (2) stories. C. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-232.5, a Conditional Use Permit is required for accessory structures more than fifteen (15) feet in height or more than one (1) story. D. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-638 authorizes the Planning Commission to grant a conditional use permit upon making certain findings. Will the proposed use provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or community? The proposed second story addition will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood and the community by maintaining the required off-street parking spaces and providing additional square footage for the homeowner to utilize as workshop/office space. Additionally, the design and use of quality materials provide a positive aesthetic • contribution to the neighborhood. Resolution No. 2005-10 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 second story addition complies with the City's development standards for accessory structures. Additionally, the design and operation of the proposed second story addition is intended to ensure compatibility with the surrounding uses. The new garage and second story addition exceeds the minimum setback requirements providing a minimum of five-foot setback in consideration of aesthetic and visual impacts on adjacent residences to the south and west. Furthermore, the project provides a positive contribution to the neighborhood character by utilizing compatible architectural forms, textures, colors and materials. 3. Will the proposed use adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area? The proposed second story addition has been designed to complement the Tudor architectural style of the existing . residence, which is compatible with the character of the Floral Park neighborhood. The immediate area includes a variety housing types and massing, including atwo-story historic house to the north and west, atwo-story multi-family complex to the east, and a one and one-half story house to the south. Based on the building placement, compatible design and conditions of approval, the height and scale of the addition will not adversely affect the present and future economic stability; but rather be complimentary to the surrounding area. 4. Will the proposed use comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code for such uses? The proposed new garage and two-story addition has been designed to meet or exceed the City's development standards for accessory structures, including setback and maximum square footage limits. The code permits accessory structures to be built up to the adjacent property lines, while the proposed building provides afive-foot setback from the southerly property line and six-foot three- inch setback adjoining the west property line. Resolution No. 2005-10 Page 2 of 4 5. Will the proposed use adversely affect the General Plan or any • specific plan of the City? The area is designated Low Density Residential (LR-7) in the General Plan Land Use Element and is located in the Floral Park neighborhood. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan land use designation given that the addition will function as a workshop/home office and not as an additional living unit without adequate open space and setbacks. In addition, Goal No. 3 of the Land Use Element encourages the support of development which provides a positive contribution to the character of existing neighborhoods. The project complies with this goal through its setbacks and placement on the property, as well as through the use of architecturally compatible details, colors and materials. No adverse impacts are anticipated based on the design of the project and the conditions of approval. E. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project is a General Rule Exemption. No further environmental review is needed. Environmental Review No. 2004-221 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The Planning Commission after conducting the public hearing hereby • approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-04 as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which includes but not is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated April 11, 2005 and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 11th day of April, 2005 by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle 7 NOES: Commissioners: None 0) ABSENT: Commissioners: None (0) ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None (0) Glenn Mondo Chairperson Resolution No. 2005-10 Page 3 of 4 APPROVED AS TO FORM: • Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney By: ~ Kylee O. O Assistant ty Attorney CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, Martha Ramirez, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2005-10 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on April 11, 2005. fJ~ Date: ~ - f ~! `-~ "/..~ ~!~; r ~- ~.~; ~ ~ : ~ .;~ ; ~~ ~' ~ . r Planning Commission Secr , ry City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2005-10 Page 4 of 4 1 , Conditions for Approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-04 • Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-04 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 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 rip or 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. The project shall remain in compliance with Site Plan Review Development Project No. 2004-85. 2. The accessory structure shall not have any kitchen, shower, and toilet or lavatory facilities. 3. The accessory structure shall not have an electric, gas or water meter. • 4. A covenant to not use the two-story accessory structure as a rental unit shall be recorded prior to issuance of building permit. 5. Any changes or amendments to this conditional use permit will require submittal to the Planning Division for review. At that time, a determination will be made regarding any additional required entitlements. EXHIBIT "A"