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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
APRIL 15, 2013
TITLE:
EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 2008-37 TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF
THE ALLIANCE CHURCH OF ORANGE AT
2130 NORTH GRAND A
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
? As Recommended
? As Amended
? Ordinance on 1 s` Reading
? Ordinance on 2nd Reading
? Implementing Resolution
? Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
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Adopt a resolution approving the extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-37.
DISCUSSION
In March 2009, the City Council approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-37 to allow an
expansion to the Alliance Church of Orange at 2130 North Grand Avenue. The conditional use
permit allowed the construction of a 14,500 square foot gymnasium building as well as
approximately 6,100 square feet of new classroom space. Due to a significant shift in the overall
economy over the past few years, the Alliance Church had been unable to secure the funds
necessary to begin 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 final one year extension of the
entitlements. The applicant has been working with a new architect to prepare structural plans for
submittal into Building plan check. Since the applicants are hopeful that they can move forward
later this year, 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 March 2, 2014. As this is
the last extension available for the project, if construction has not begun by March 2014, the project
will become void and the applicant will be required to resubmit plans into the site plan review
process and obtain a new conditional use permit.
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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.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
J". Trevino
Executive Director
Planning and Building Agency
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RESOLUTION NO. 2013-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA FOR THE EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2008-37 FOR ONE YEAR FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2130 NORTH GRAND AVENUE
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 March of 2008, the City Council approved Conditional Use Permit No.
2008-37 to allow an expansion to the Alliance Church of Orange at 2130
North Grand Avenue.
B. On March 7, 2011, the City Council approved a one (1) year extension of
Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-37. On April 2, 2012, the City Council
approved a second one (1) year extension of Conditional Use Permit No.
2008-37.
C. The applicant has requested a third and final one (1) year extension for
Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-37. 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. As a result,
the Planning Division recommends that the entitlements for the church
expansion project be extended by a period of one (1) year to March 2,
2014.
D. The extension request came before the City Council on April 15, 2013.
E. Due to the significant shift in the overall economy over the past few years,
the Alliance Church had been unable to secure the funds necessary to
begin the project. The applicant has been working with a new architect to
prepare structural plans for submittal into Building plan check, and they
are hopeful that they can move forward later this year.
F. 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. The extension may not be for a period or periods exceeding
(3) years in total beyond the date it would otherwise become void.
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G. 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. 2008-37 is hereby extended for a
period of one (1) year to March 2, 2014. This decision is based upon the evidence
submitted, which includes, but is not limited to, the Request for Council Action dated
April 15, 2013, 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 April, 2013.
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
By:
Ryan O. Hodge
Assistant City Attorney
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
NOT PRESENT
Councilmembers
Councilmembers
Councilmembers
Councilmembers
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2013- 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
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