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HomeMy WebLinkAbout55B - RESO - EXTEND CUP 2000 N FAIRVIEWREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: AUGUST 24, 2011 TITLE EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2009-11 TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF THE WINTERSBURG PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AT 2000 NORTH FAIRVIEW STREET LL CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 15` Reading ? Ordinance on 2ntl Reading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution approving the extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 2009-11. DISCUSSION In August 2009, the City Council approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2009-11 to allow an expansion to the Wintersburg Presbyterian Church at 2000 North Fairview Street. The conditional use permit allowed the construction of approximately 34,348 square feet of floor area, including a new two-story gymnasium building, classrooms and a parent's room. Due to a significant shift in the overall economy over the past few years, the Wintersburg Church had been unable to secure the funds necessary to begin construction on the project. As a result, the entitlements for the site are ready to expire. Pursuant to Section 41-647 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), conditional use permits (CUP) automatically become void should the property owner fail to institute an action to comply with the provisions of the CUP within two years of its approval. This section of the code also allows the property owner to request an extension of the entitlement up to a period of three years from the date of expiration. Since construction has yet to begin, the applicant would like to maintain the entitlements for the conditional use permit and is requesting a one year extension of the entitlements. The applicant has submitted plans to the City and has commenced the Building plan check process. Since the project will be moving forward within the next few months, the Planning Division recommends that the entitlements for the church expansion project be extended by a period of one year from the date of approval to August 3, 2012. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, this project is exempt from CEQA per Section 15061 (b)(3). This determination has been made as it has been determined that the proposed action will not cause a significant effect on the environment. 55B-1 Extension of CUP No. 2009-11 AUGUST 24, 2011 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Jay . Trevino ecutive Director Planning and Building Agency VF:rb vfireports\CUP09-11 extensionzc 55B-2 ROH - 08/15/11 RESOLUTION NO. 2011- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR THE EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2009-11 FOR ONE YEAR FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2000 NORTH FAIRVIEW STREET 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. In August of 2009, the City Council approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2009-11 to allow an expansion to the Wintersburg Presbyterian Church at 2000 North Fairview Street. B. The applicant has requested a one year extension for Conditional Use Permit No. 2009-11. It is the Planning Division's policy to recommend no more than one year extensions, mainly in an effort to encourage the construction of previously approved projects. C. The extension request came before the City Council on August 15, 2011. D. Due to the significant shift in the overall economy over the past few years, the Wintersburg Church had been unable to secure the funds necessary to begin construction on the project. However, the applicant has submitted plans to the City, has commenced the Building plan check process, and the project will be moving forward within the next few months. E. Pursuant to City of Santa Ana Municipal Code section 41-647, where construction does not commence, these types of entitlements expire after two years unless the applicant applies for, and the City Council approves, an extension. F. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, this project is exempt from CEQA per Section 15061(b)(3). This determination has been made as it has been determined that the proposed action will not cause a significant effect on the environment. Section 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 2009-11 is hereby extended for a period of one (1) year from the date of approval to August 3, 2012. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted, which includes, but is not limited to, the Request 55B-3 Resolution No. 2011-XXX Page 1 of 3 for Council Action dated August 15, 2011, and exhibits attached thereto, and any public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this day of August, 2011. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph Straka Interim City Attorney By: Ryan O. Hodge Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers Resolution No. 2011-XXX Page 2 of 3 55B-4 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2011- to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana 55B-5 Resolution No. 2011-XXX Page 3 of 3 55B-6