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HomeMy WebLinkAbout31A - CUP - HDMM ENTERPRISE 3825 WEST FIRST STREETREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 19, 2012 TITLE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2012-22 AND VARIANCE NO. 2012-08 TO ALLOW A RESTAURANT AND DRIVE-THROUGH LANE IN THE SP-2 ZONE, AND A REDUCTION IN THE VEHICLE STACKING LANE-FOR DRIVE- THROUGH LANE AT 3825 WEST FIRST STREET - HDMM ENTERPRISE, APPLICANT Jr? CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 15` Reading ? Ordinance on 2nd Reading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2012-22 as conditioned and Variance No. 2012-08 as conditioned. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION On October 8, 2012, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2012-22 (a) as conditioned to allow a restaurant in the North Harbor Specific Plan zoning district, Conditional Use Permit No. 2012-22 (b) as conditioned to allow a drive-through lane, and Variance No. 2012-08 as conditioned to allow a reduction in the vehicle stacking lane for drive-through lane for a Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen by a vote of 6:0 (Turner absent) located at 3825 West First Street. The Planning Commission made no changes to the recommended conditions of approval outlined in the attached staff report (Exhibit A). FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Jay?-M. Trevino Executive Director Planning & Building Agency MM:rb mm\reports\cup12-22va12-08 3825WFirst.cc Exhibit: A. Planning Commission Staff Report 31A-1 31A-2 REQUEST FOR Planning Commission Action PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 8, 2012 TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2012-22 AND VARIANCE NO. 2012-08 TO ALLOW A RESTAURANT AND DRIVE-THROUGH LANE IN THE SP-2 ZONE, AND A REDUCTION IN THE VEHCILE STACKING LANE FOR DRIVE-THROUGH LANE AT 3825 WEST FIRST STREET Prepared by Melanie G. McCann q E ecutive Director :::A RECOMMENDED ACTION PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Set Public Hearing For DENIED ? Applicant's Request ? Staff Recommendation CONTINUED TO Planning Manager 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2012-22 (a) as conditioned to allow a restaurant in the North Harbor Specific Plan zoning district. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2012-22 (b) as conditioned to allow a drive-through lane. 3. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2012-08 as conditioned to allow a reduction in the vehicle stacking lane for drive-through lane. DISCUSSION Request of the Applicant HDMM Enterprise, applicant for Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen at 3825 West First Street, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit and variance to allow a restaurant and drive-through within the North Harbor Specific Plan (SP-2). Additionally, the applicant is requesting approval of a variance from Section 41-1341 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) for a reduction in the stacking lane requirements for the drive-through lane. Prolect Location and Site Description The project site includes a 31,067 square foot parcel, surrounded by a larger commercial center. Located on First Street, just west of Harbor Boulevard, the subject property is adjacent to commercial and retail businesses to the north, south, east and west. Residential mobile home developments are located further west and southwest of the project site (Exhibits 1 and 2). The subject property includes an existing 2,620 square foot building that was previously used as a restaurant, but has been vacant and unoccupied for over one year. EXHIBIT A 31A-3 CUP No. 2012-22 & VA No. 2012-08 October 8, 2012 Page 2 Proiect Description The applicant proposes to rehabilitate the subject site and existing 2,620 square foot building to operate a Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen restaurant use. The project also includes a drive-through service lane for take-out dining requests. The proposed site improvements include upgrades to landscape areas, extension of the drive-through lane, addition of bicycle racks, and exterior architectural enhancements. The proposal will also include interior improvements to facilitate their restaurant design and provide 68 fixed seats for indoor dining. Operating hours for the restaurant are anticipated to be from 6:00 a.m. to midnight, seven days per week. A new landscape planter is proposed at the entry of the drive-through lane, thereby extending the stacking lane for vehicles waiting to place their food order. Two new landscape planters will be provided on either side of the main restaurant entrance, in conjunction with a new handicap accessible parking improvements (Exhibits 3 and 4). All new landscape planters as well as planters located at the base of the building will incorporate drought tolerant plant materials. The architecture of the proposed new restaurant includes multiple building materials including ledger stone veneer and stucco, window trim, metal awnings, faux shutters and decorative wrought iron accents. The proposed architecture meets the Citywide Design Guidelines; while the exterior building in color and style is distinctive, it is compatible with the existing architectural styles in adjacent commercial center (Exhibits 5 and 6). Since the parcel has been unoccupied for more than one year, the legal non-confirming status has been lost, and the City's non-conforming ordinance (Section 41-683) requires any subsequent new use meet all aspects of the Zoning Code. Thus, a conditional use permit is required to allow a restaurant, as well as a drive-through in the North Harbor Specific Plan (SP-2) zoning district. The proposed project plans detail a number of upgrades to the site and building architecture to achieve current City standards. Project Background The project site at 3825 West First Street, along with the surrounding "McCalla" commercial center, was originally entitled as an 8.26 acre integrated site in 1984, with the approval of Specific Development No. 22 (SD-22). While the subject site and the adjacent parcel share integrated parking and access, they are two separate legal parcels. The existing restaurant building on the subject site was constructed in 1986 as a Taco Bell restaurant, and operated as a drive-through restaurant until approximately 2009. In 1994, the North Harbor Specific Plan was adopted and the zoning for the property was changed from SD-22 to SP-2. General Plan and Zoning Analysis The General Plan land use designation for the site is General Commercial (GC), which allows a wide range of commercial and service uses. The proposed restaurant use is consistent with the general plan land use designation. 31A-4 CUP No. 2012-22 & VA No. 2012-08 October 8, 2012 Page 3 The subject site is within the North Harbor Specific Plan General Commercial zoning district (SP- 2). The SP-2 zoning district allows for a variety of retail uses, office, cinema and public facility uses; while other uses such as restaurants, drive-through facilities, gas stations and public dance places require a conditional use permit. Project Analysis The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow a restaurant use, as well as a drive-through lane in the North Harbor Specific Plan (SP-2) zoning district. Per the Harbor Specific Plan zoning Section 3.5.2, "restaurants and other eating establishment(s), including take- out..." requires a conditional use permit. The North Harbor Specific Plan was adopted in 1994 with this requirement, in response to the community's interest to encourage additional sit-down restaurants to serve the area. The intent of the conditional use permit is to ensure that uses comply with the general concepts and policies of the North Harbor Specific Plan. The applicant is also requesting a variance from the vehicle stacking requirement for the vehicle drive-through lane serving the restaurant. Per Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-1341, each drive-through eating establishment shall have vehicular stacking lanes of at least 80 feet from the pick-up window to the order point, and 80 feet from the order point to the end of the drive-through lane. The proposed project has converted three parking spaces into a landscape planter to extend the length of the drive through lane, and reduce the potential for vehicle waiting to make their meal order to block the adjacent drive aisle. As noted below, the extended drive-through lane does not fully meet the City requirements. While 80 feet is the required distance between the entry point of the drive-through lane and the food order window, only 57 feet is provided. Entry of drive-through lane to order point Order point to pick-up window Total Existing Proposed Required 51 ft 57 ft 80 ft 95ft 95 ft 80 ft 146 ft 152 ft 160 ft The project plans have been designed to provide improvements to the site to bring it into compliance with current Zoning Code standards. This includes providing additional landscape planters, trees for existing landscape planters, new drought tolerant plant material at the base of the building and within the three new landscape planter areas (Exhibit 7), bike racks, and exterior architectural enhancements. The parking needs for the subject site is accommodated through a shared parking and access agreement with the adjacent commercial property. Based on a recent parking study there is sufficient on-site parking to serve the subject property and adjacent integrated commercial center. New signs for the restaurant will be in scale with the building architecture and meet current sign code standards. 31A-5 CUP No. 2012-22 & VA No. 2012-08 October 8, 2012 Page 4 Conditional Use Permit Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen proponent is seeking a conditional use permit to allow a restaurant in the North Harbor Specific Plan (SP-2) zoning district. Conditional use permits are governed by Section 41-638 of the SAMC, and may be granted when it can be shown that the following can be established: • That the proposed use will provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or community. • That the proposed use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. • That the proposed use will not adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area. • That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use. • That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan of the city or any specific plan applicable to the area of the proposed use. If these findings can be made, then it is appropriate to grant the conditional use permit. Conversely, the inability to make these findings would result in a denial. Using this information staff has prepared the following analysis which, in turn, forms the basis for the recommendation contained in this report. In analyzing the conditional use permit request, staff believes that the following findings of fact warrant approval of the conditional use permit. • The project will provide a service or facility which will contribute to the community. The facility is a commercial eating establishment that will provide additional dining options and social gathering opportunities to residents and visitors of the City. Further, the business will provide additional employment opportunities for residents that live in the City. The restaurant and drive-through lane will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the area as the facility is located within an area of the City that is predominantly commercial in nature. Further, improvements will be made to the site that will bring the site into compliance with applicable disability act standards. Finally, conditions have been placed on the project that will mitigate any negative or adverse impacts created by the use that could otherwise affect the health, safety, or general welfare of the surrounding businesses. 31A-6 CUP No. 2012-22 & VA No. 2012-08 October 8, 2012 Page 5 The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area but will instead identify the site as a viable site to conduct business. The site was previously vacant and is proposed to be occupied by a use that is consistent with the zoning for the property. The reuse of the site, in conjunction with the improvements that will be made to the site, will enhance the economic viability of the area. • The use will be in compliance with all regulations and provisions of Chapter 41 (Zoning Code) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Site improvements are proposed to the parking lot that will bring the site into compliance with the Zoning Code, in conjunction with a requested variance for a reduction in the vehicle stacking requirement for the drive-through lane. The proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan, but rather support its goals. Goal 1 of the Land Use Element encourages uses that promote a balance of land uses that address basic community needs. Goal 2 encourages uses that enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability. Goal 5 ensures that the impacts of development are mitigated. In addition, the proposed restaurant use is consistent with the concepts and policies of the North Harbor Specific Plan to promote uses that enhance and support the residential uses surrounding Harbor Boulevard, and Goal 5 supports the enhancement of the economic viability of the Harbor Boulevard area. The restaurant will further these policy goals as it will occupy a vacant space within a major commercial center, thereby identifying this center as a viable and successful economic center. Variance Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen proponent is seeking a variance to allow a 23 feet reduction, the equivalent of 1.3 cars in length, from the required drive-through lane stacking distance. Variance requests are governed by Section 41-638 of the SAMC. Variance requests may be granted when it can be shown that the following can be established: Variance requests are governed by Section 41-638 of the SAMC, and may be granted when it can be shown that the following can be established: • That there exists a special circumstance related to the property, such as size, shape, topography, location or surroundings. • That the granting of the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. • That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public or surrounding property. • That the granting of the variance will not adversely affect the General Plan. 31A-7 CUP No. 2012-22 & VA No. 2012-08 October 8, 2012 Page 6 If these findings can be made, then it is appropriate to grant the variance. Conversely, the inability to make these findings would result in a denial. Using this information, staff has prepared the following analysis, which forms the basis for the recommendation contained in this report. In analyzing the variance request staff must be able to show that findings can be made that support the criteria listed above. The project site has a special circumstance related to its size, shape and location. The property is located adjacent to First Street on one side, and surrounded by an existing fully developed commercial center to the north, east and west. The subject parcel and the surrounding commercial parcel are integrated with shared parking and common access, they are separate legal parcels. The existing drive-through stacking lane has been expanded, within the existing surrounding physical limitations of the site. The proposed restaurant is also designed to comply with the development standards set forth in Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code including front yard setbacks and landscaping. • The granting of the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. Allowing the restaurant to be improved and reoccupied with a reduction in the drive-through stacking lane will allow the owner the ability to utilize the property with a well- designed commercial use that is consistent with the North Harbor Specific Plan zoning district (SP-2). Shifting the structure or relocating the menu board or pick-up window to comply with the 80 foot stacking requirement, as measured from the menu board to the end of the drive- through lane, would reduce the feasibility of the proposed commercial endeavor. The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public or surrounding properties as the building and site have been designed to comply with all applicable development standards. The new restaurant building and related site improvements and landscaping will enhance this property as well as the surrounding properties. The ledger stone veneer at the main entries and stucco materials, as well as decorative metal awning, faux shutters, and wrought iron features are proposed to enrich the elevation and contribute to the character and aesthetics of the adjacent business community and neighborhood. The proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan, but rather support its goals. Goal 1 of the Land Use Element encourages uses that promote a balance of land uses that address basic community needs. Goal 2 encourages uses that enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability. Goal 5 ensures that the impacts of the development are mitigated. Public Notification The project site is located within with the Riverview West Neighborhood Association and west of the Santa Anita Neighborhood Association boundaries. Upon request, staff attended the Riverview Neighborhood Association on September 18, 2012 to share the project plans and development 31A-8 CUP No. 2012-22 & VA No. 2012-08 October 8, 2012 Page 7 approval process. No issues were raised regarding the project at the meeting. The Santa Anita Neighborhood Association representative was contacted by phone October 1, 2012 to discuss the project; no issues were raised at that time. The Riverview West and Santa Anita Neighborhood Associations were notified by mail 10 days prior to this public hearing. The project site itself was posted with a notice advertising this public hearing, a notice was published in the Orange County Reporter and mailed notices were sent to surrounding property owners within 500 feet of the project site, as well as concerned citizens listed on the Permanent Notification List. At the time of this printing, no correspondence, either written or electronic, had been received from any members of the public. Conclusion Based on the analysis provided within this report, staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2012-22 and Variance No. 2012-08 as conditioned. CEQA Analysis In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 for a project that consists of minor alterations of an existing structure, and Class 15303, Class 3 for a new commercial building less than 10,000 square feet in an urbanized area. 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Y YS ? i ?? f' a ltl s , t ,:y 47?Ta LLY? ? ? ,4 ?W 1 {i I EXHIBIT 7 31 A-16 ROH - 10/08/12 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2012-22 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW A RESTAURANT AND DRIVE-THROUGH LANE IN THE NORTH HARBOR SPECIFIC PLAN (SP-2) AND VARIANCE NO. 2012-08 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW A REDUCTION IN THE VEHICLE STACKING LANE FOR THE DRIVE-THROUGH FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3825 WEST FIRST 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. The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2012- 22 to allow a restaurant and drive-through lane in the North Harbor Specific Plan (SP-2) zoning district and Variance No. 2012-08 to allow a reduction in the vehicle stacking lane for the drive-through for the property located at 3825 West First Street. B. Conditional Use Permit No. 2012-22 and Variance No. 2012-08 came before the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana for a duly noticed public hearing on October 8, 2012. C. The North Harbor Specific Plan (SP-2) section 3.5.2(1) requires a conditional use permit for any drive-through facility located in the general commercial zone of the North Harbor Specific Plan (SP-2). D. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-638(a)(1) authorizes the Planning Commission to grant a conditional use permit upon making certain findings. 1. That the proposed use will provide a service or facility, which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or the community. The project will provide a service or facility which will contribute to the community. The commercial eating establishment will provide additional dining options and social gathering opportunities to residents and visitors of the City. This restaurant achieves the goals of the North Harbor Specific Plan adopted in 1994, in response to the community's interest to encourage additional sit down restaurants to serve the area. The project will also involve Resolution No. 2012-xx 31 A-1 7 Page 1 of 6 the addition of trees for existing planters, new drought tolerant plant material, bike racks, and exterior architectural enhancements. The new restaurant building and related site improvements and landscaping will not only enhance this property, but contribute to the character and aesthetics of the adjacent business community and neighborhood. 2. That the proposed use will 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 restaurant and drive-through lane will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the area, as the project is located within an area of the City that is predominantly commercial in nature. Improvements made to the site will bring the site into compliance with applicable disability act standards. Finally, conditions have been placed on the project that will mitigate any negative or adverse impacts created by the use that could otherwise affect the health, safety, or general welfare of the surrounding businesses. 3. That the proposed use will adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area. The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area but will instead identify the site as a viable site to conduct business. The site was previously vacant and is proposed to be occupied by a use that is consistent with the zoning for the property. The reuse of the site, in conjunction with the improvements that will be made to the site, will enhance the economic viability of the area. Further, the business will provide additional employment opportunities for residents that live in the City. 4. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use. The use will be in compliance with all regulations and provisions of Chapter 41 (Zoning Code) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Site improvements are proposed to the landscape and site layout will bring the site into compliance with the Zoning Code, in conjunction with a requested variance for a reduction in the vehicle stacking requirement for the drive-through lane. 5. That the proposed use will adversely affect the General Plan or any specific plan of the City. The proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan, but rather support its goals. Goal 1 of the Land Use Element Resolution No. 2012-xx 31 A-1 8 Page 2 of 6 encourages uses that promote a balance of land uses that address basic community needs. Goal 2 encourages uses that enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability. Goal 5 ensures that the impacts of development are mitigated. In addition, the proposed restaurant use is consistent with the concepts and policies of the North Harbor Specific Plan to promote uses that enhance and support the residential uses surrounding Harbor Boulevard, and Goal 5 supports the enhancement of the economic viability of the Harbor Boulevard area. The restaurant will further these policy goals as it will occupy a vacant space within a major commercial center, thereby identifying this center as a viable and successful economic center. E. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-1341 requires each drive-through eating establishment to have vehicular stacking lanes of at least 80 feet from the pick-up window to the order point, and 80 feet from the order point to the end of the drive-through lane. The proposed project only provides 57 feet between the entry point of the drive-through lane and the food order window. F. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-638(a)(2) authorizes the Planning Commission to grant a variance upon making certain findings. 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. The project site has a special circumstance related to its size, shape and location. The property is located adjacent to First Street on one side, and surrounded by an existing fully developed commercial center to the north, east and west. The subject parcel and the surrounding commercial parcel are integrated with shared parking and common access, they are separate legal parcels. The existing drive-through stacking lane has been expanded, within the existing surrounding physical limitations of the site. The existing building footprint, parking and onsite circulation has limited the feasibility of providing the full vehicle stacking distance required for a drive-through lane. Therefore, special circumstances exist that warrant a variance from vehicle stacking requirements. 2. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. Resolution No. 2012-xx 31 A-19 Page 3 of 6 The granting of the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. Allowing the restaurant to be improved and reoccupied with a reduction in the drive-through stacking lane will allow the owner the ability to utilize the property with a well-designed commercial use that is consistent with the North Harbor Specific Plan zoning district (SP-2). Shifting the existing building or relocating the menu board or pick-up window to comply with the 80 foot stacking requirement (from the menu board to the end of the drive-through lane) would reduce the feasibility of the proposed commercial endeavor, which impacts the property rights of the owner. 3. That the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public or surrounding properties as the building and site have been designed to comply with all applicable development standards. The new restaurant building and related site improvements and landscaping will enhance this property and surrounding area. The ledger stone veneer at main entries and stucco materials, as well as decorative metal awning, faux shutters, and wrought iron features are proposed to enrich the elevation and contribute to the character and aesthetics of the adjacent business community and neighborhood. The addition of trees for existing planters, new drought tolerant plant material, and the addition of bike racks will also enhance the aesthetics of the environment. 4. That the granting of a variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City. The proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan, but rather support its goals. Goal 1 of the Land Use Element encourages uses that promote a balance of land uses that address basic community needs. The project is in compliance with the North Harbor Specific Plan zoning district and addresses the public interest of having more restaurants to serve their needs. The project site has been upgraded to comply with all applicable development standards. Goal 2 encourages uses that enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability. After being vacant for a year, the project's occupation in the building will benefit the economic viability of the area. Goal 5 ensures that the impacts of development are mitigated. Resolution No. 2012-xx 31A-20 Page 4 of 6 G. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 for a project that consists of minor alterations of an existing structure, and Class 15303, Class 3 for a new commercial building less than 10,000 square feet in an urbanized area. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2012-52 will be filed for this project. Section 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana, after conducting the public hearing, hereby approves for the property located at 3825 West First Street: 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 2012-22(a), as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein, to allow a restaurant in the North Harbor Specific Plan (SP-2) zoning district. 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 2012-22(b), as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein, to allow a drive through lane. 3. Variance No. 2012-08, as conditioned in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein, to allow a reduction in the vehicle stacking lane for the drive-through lane. These decisions are based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated October 8, 2012, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 8th day of October, 2012 by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: Acosta, Alderete, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval(6) NOES: Commissioners: None (0) ABSENT: Commissioners: Turner (1) ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None Eric Alderete Chairman Resolution No. 2012-xx 31A-21 Page 5 of 6 APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: Ryan O. Hodge Assistant City Attorney CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARTHA RAMIREZ, Clerk of the Planning Commission, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2012-11 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on October 8, 2012 . Date: Clerk of the Planning Commission City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2012-xx 31A-22 Page 6 of 6 EXHIBIT A Conditions for Conditional Use Permit No 2012-22 Conditional Use Permit No. 2012-22 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 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 must conform with the Site Plan Review approval of DP No. 2012-23. 2. Any amendment to this conditional use permit must be submitted to the Planning Division and Police Department for review. At that time, staff will determine if administrative relief is available or the conditional use permit must be amended. 3. Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R's) for reciprocal parking and common access with adjacent property are to be maintained in perpetuity. B. Police Department 1. Existing restaurant and required parking must conform to the provisions of Chapter 8, Article II, Division 3 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Building Security Ordinance). These code conditions will require that the existing project's lighting, door/window locking devices and addressing be upgraded to current code standards. New lighting standards cannot be located in required landscape planters. 2. Cash register must be visible from the street at all times and shall not be obstructed at any time by temporary or permanent signage. 3. Window displays must be kept to a minimum for maximum visibility and shall not exceed 25 percent of window coverage. 31A-23 OCTOBER 8, 2012 PAGE 2OF2 4. Window displays and racks must be kept to a maximum height of three feet including merchandise. 5. A timed-access cash controller or drop safe must be installed. 6. Install a silent armed robbery alarm. 31A-24 EXHIBIT B Conditions for Variance No 2012-08 Variance No. 2012-08 is approved subject to compliance, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Manager, with 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 with each and every condition listed below prior to exercising the rights conferred by this variance. The applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the life of the variance. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result in the revocation of the variance. A. Planninq Division 1. All proposed site improvements must conform with the Site Plan Review approval of DP No. 2012-23. 2. Any amendment to this variance must be submitted to the Planning Division and Police Department for review. At that time, staff will determine if administrative relief is available or the variance must be amended. 3. Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R's) for reciprocal parking and common access with adjacent property are to be maintained in perpetuity. B. Police Department 1. This Conditional Use Permit shall be reviewed at six months, at one year and then annually thereafter by the Police Department for any modification to the conditions of approval. 2. Existing restaurant and required parking must conform to the provisions of Chapter 8, Article II, Division 3 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Building Security Ordinance). These code conditions will require that the existing project's lighting, door/window locking devices and addressing be upgraded to current code standards. New lighting standards cannot be located in required landscape planters. 3. Cash register must be visible from the street at all times and shall not be obstructed at any time by temporary or permanent signage. 31A-25 OCTOBER 8, 2012 PAGE 2OF2 4. Window displays must be kept to a minimum for maximum visibility and shall not exceed 25 percent of window coverage. 5. Window displays and racks must be kept to a maximum height of three feet including merchandise. 6. A timed-access cash controller or drop safe must be installed. 7. Install a silent armed robbery alarm. 31A-26