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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 2015-17_1639EEdingerAveUnitALS 5.4,15 RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -17 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2015 -08 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW A TRADE SCHOOL IN THE M1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1639 EAST EDINGER AVENUE, UNIT A 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. 2015- 08 to allow Summit College to occupy the property located at1639 East Edinger Avenue, Unit A, and use such space to provide instruction for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and welding in the M1 (Light Industrial) zoning district. B. Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -08 came before the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana for a duly noticed public hearing on May 11, 2015. C. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41- 472.5(d) trade schools providing instruction in the operation of heavy equipment or machinery normally associated with manufacturing operations such as woodworking or machine shops require the approval of a conditional use permit in the M1 (Light Industrial) zoning district. 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. 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 Summit College /trade school will provide a service to the community. The proposed trade school is a use that will support the adjacent industrial and residential uses in the area and will assist in diversifying the range of educational opportunities available to those working or residing in the south and west sections of the city. Further, the proposed trade school is best suited within a larger industrial building that is typically found in the City's industrial zoning districts. Resolution No. 2015 -17 Page 1 of 4 2. 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. The proposed Summit College /trade school will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity because the trade school 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. The proposed use will not adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties in the surrounding area. The proposed Summit College /trade school will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area. The proposed trade school will result in a positive addition to the surrounding area by providing educational opportunities, promoting job skills training 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. The proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use. The proposed Summit College /trade school 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 trade school. 5. The proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan or any specific plan of the City. The proposed Summit College /trade school will not adversely affect the General Plan. The proposed trade school at this location supports several General Plan Goals and Policies, including Land Use Element Goal 1, which promotes the balance of land uses to address basic community needs; Goal 2, which promotes land uses that enhance the economic viability of the City; and, Goal 3, which aims to allow uses that preserve and improve the character and integrity of neighborhoods, including both the adjacent industrial and residential neighborhoods. This project will provide a use that will assist in diversifying the range of services available to residents of Santa Ana. Land Resolution No. 2015 -17 Page 2 of 4 Use Element Policy 2.8 promotes the rehabilitation of commercial properties and encourages increase levels of capital investment. The proposed trade school use will involve interior 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 trade schools 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 trade school will provide additional educational opportunities for the surrounding businesses and residents. Section 2. 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. 2014 -98 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 1639 E. Edinger Avenue, Unit A, as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein, to allow a trade school use in the M1 Light Industrial zoning district. 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 May 11, 2015, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Resolution No. 2015 -17 Page 3of4 ADOPTED this 11th day of May, 2015 by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: Bacerra, Bauer, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Verino (6) NOES: Commissioners: ABSENT: Commissioners: ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: =._ Lisa Storck Assistant City Attorney None (0) Alderete (1) None (0) es 6artner irperson CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, KAREN GERARDO, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2015 -17 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on May 11, 2015 Date: 5-11 -15 Planning Commission Secretary City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2015 -17 Page 4 of 4 EXHIBIT A Conditions for Approval Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -08 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 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 to the Site Plan Review approval of DP No. 2014 -42 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. The hours of operation shall be limited to Monday thru Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., three shifts per day. 6. The maximum number of students per shift shall be 50. 7. There shall be a minimum 30- minute break between shifts /classes. 8. All instruction shall be conducted within the building. 9. Trade school instruction is limited to HVAC and welding at this location.