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RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -06
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2013 -52 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW
A DOG KENNEL IN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1)
ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
3203 SOUTH HARBOR BOULEVARD
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. 2013-
52 to allow a dog kennel in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district for the
property located at 3203 South Harbor Boulevard.
B. Conditional Use Permit No. 2013 -52 came before the Planning
Commission of the City of Santa Ana for a duly noticed public hearing on
January 27, 2014.
C. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41- 472.5(e) allows kennels for the
temporary care and lodging of dogs and other domesticated household
animals in the M1 zoning district subject to the issuance of a conditional use
permit.
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 proposed kennel facility will provide a service to the
community. The proposed kennel is a use that will support
the adjacent industrial and residential uses in the area and
will assist in diversifying the range of services available to
those working or residing in the south and west sections of
the city. Further, the proposed kennel is best suited within a
larger building that is typically found in the City's industrial
zoning districts.
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.
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The proposed Dogtopia Kennel will not be detrimental to
persons residing or working in the vicinity because the kennel
will operate within a completely enclosed building, thereby
minimizing potential impacts, such as noise, on the
surrounding tenants. Additionally, conditions of approval have
been incorporated into the project approvals to minimize
impacts from occurring on the premises.
3. That the proposed use will adversely affect the present economic
stability or future economic development of properties surrounding
the area.
The proposed Dogtopia Kennel will not adversely affect the
economic stability of the area. The proposed dog kennel will
result in a positive addition to the surrounding area and will
complement and improve the economic viability of the area
as the use will reoccupy a vacant industrial building, thereby
reducing the vacancy rate of the area and identifying the
area as a stable location for economic investment.
4. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and
conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use.
The proposed Dogtopia Kennel will be in compliance with all
applicable regulations and provisions of Chapter 41 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code and all other provisions that are
applicable to a kennel use.
5. That the proposed use will adversely affect the General Plan or any
specific plan of the City.
The proposed Dogtopia Kennel will not adversely affect the
General Plan. Land Use Element Policy 2.8 promotes the
rehabilitation of commercial properties and encourages
increase levels of capital investment. The proposed dog
kennel use will involve both interior and exterior
improvements of a vacant tenant space representing
increased levels of capital investment in the property. The
re- tenanting of a vacant space with a viable business further
supports the rehabilitation of this property. Land Use
Element Policy 5.4 Supports land uses which are consistent
with the Land Use Plan of the Land Use Element. The M1
zoning district allows kennels subject to a conditional use
permit, making the proposed use consistent with the zoning
and the Land Use Plan of the Land Use Element. Land Use
Element Policy 5.5 encourages development which is
compatible with and supportive of surrounding land uses.
The addition of a dog kennel facility will provide a service to
the surrounding businesses and residents.
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E. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the
recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15301.
This Class 1 exemption allows the licensing of existing facilities with no
expansion of the existing use. Categorical Exemption Environmental
Review No. 2013 -75 will be filed for this project.
Section 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana, after
conducting the public hearing, hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2013 -52, as
conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein, to allow a dog
kennel in the M1 zoning district for the property located at 3203 South Harbor
Boulevard. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said
hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission
Action dated January 27, 2014, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony,
all of which are incorporated herein by this reference.
ADOPTED this 27th day of January, 2014 by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Alderete, Bacerra, Bauer, Gartner, Mill, Nalle (6)
NOES: Commissioners: None (0)
ABSENT: Commissioners: Yrarrazaval (1)
ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None (0)
Chairman
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, MARTHA RAMIREZ, Clerk of the Planning Commission, do hereby attest to and
certify the attached Resolution No. 2014 -06 to be the original resolution adopted
by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on January 27, 2014
Date:
Cle c of the Pla g Commissio
City of Santa Ana
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EXHIBIT A
Conditions for Conditional Use Permit No 2013 -52
Conditional Use Permit No. 2013 -52 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 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. All proposed site improvements must conform to the Site Plan Review
approval of DP No. 13 -37 and the staff report exhibits.
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. Prior to approval of Certificate of Occupancy, all on -site improvements
shall be made in accordance with the submitted plans.
4. Landscaping shall be maintained in compliance with the submitted plan.
Any modifications to this plan shall be submitted to the Planning Division
for review and subject to the approval of the Planning Manager.
5. Dogtopia shall be responsible for the removal of all litter and trash from
the site each day by their patrons and dogs.
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