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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2017-14 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW
A HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL AT THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1600 EAST 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. Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-14 to
allow a hotel in the General Commercial (C-2) zoning district at the
property located at 1600 East First Street.
B. Santa Ana Municipal Code Sections 41-365.5(c) and 41-377.5(a) require
approval of a conditional use permit to allow a hotel in the C-2 (General
Commercial) zoning district.
C. On April 24, 2017, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-14.
D. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana determines that the
following findings, which must be established in order to grant this
Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)
pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-638, have been
established for Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-14 to warrant approval
of the conditional use permit to allow a hotel:
1. That the proposed use will provide a service or facility which will
contribute to the general well-being of the neighborhood or
community.
The proposed Holiday Inn Express Hotel will provide a
service to the community by providing an upper-midscale
lodging option. The proposed Holiday Inn Express Hotel is
a use that is supportive to the primary commercial uses in
the area. The use will provide lodging opportunities to
those working and living in the immediate area and will
provide employment opportunities to residents that live in
the city. The Holiday Inn Express Hotel will provide a
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convenient option for travelers in the Orange County area
and vicinity.
2. 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.
The proposed Holiday Inn Express Hotel will not be
detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity
because the Holiday Inn Express Hotel has been designed
to minimize potential impacts to the health, safety and
general welfare by complying with the current Building and
Fire codes as well as the Orange County Public Health
Agency regulations. Further, conditions of approval have
been incorporated to minimize potential adverse impacts
from occurring on the premises.
3. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the present
economic stability or future economic development of properties
surrounding the area.
The proposed Holiday Inn Express Hotel will not adversely
affect the economic stability of the area but will make a
positive contribution to the surrounding area. The project
will convert a vacant structure into a functional and viable
hotel that will complement and improve the economic
viability of the area. The proposed Holiday Inn Express
Hotel will include improvements to the property and
streetscape, including new landscaping and architectural
enhancements that will positively affect the economic
stability of the First Street corridor. The use of the site as
a Holiday Inn Express Hotel in conjunction with the
improvements that will be made to the site will improve the
economic viability of the area.
4. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and
conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use.
The proposed Holiday Inn Express Hotel 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 hotel. Site
improvements are proposed to the vacant hotel and
restaurant buildings, parking lot, landscaping and signage
that will bring the site into compliance with the zoning
code. Additionally, the project will be in compliance with
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all applicable Hotel and Motel Standards, with the
exception of providing a 2,500 square foot restaurant at
the hotel. To meet this standard, the applicant is providing
a 1,500 square foot breakfast room. Further, the hotel is in
close proximity to six restaurants located within walking
distance (one mile) of the site and another ten restaurants
within a short driving distance (1.6 miles/5 minutes) from
the hotel.
5. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan or
any specific plan of the City.
The proposed Holiday Inn Express hotel will support
several goals and policies of the General Plan, 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 the adjacent commercial and
residential neighborhoods. The project will promote a
balance of land uses to address basic community needs
and enhance the economic viability of the City and will
provide a use that will assist in diversifying the range of
services available to adjacent communities. Land Use
Element Policy 2.8 promotes the rehabilitation of
commercial properties and encourages increased levels of
capital investment. This project will promote the re-
investment in a vacant commercial property and
encourage increased levels of capital investment through
the interior and exterior remodeling of two vacant buildings
on this site. Further, Land Use Element Policy 5.5
encourages development which is compatible with and
supportive of surrounding land uses. The proposed
project will assist in providing a variety of lodging services
to those working and visiting in the immediate area and will
provide employment opportunities to residents that live in
the surrounding community.
Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15332. This Class 32
exemption allows infill development occurring on lots less than five acres provided it is
consistent with the zoning and General Plan, has no value as a habitat for endangered
species, does not have any noise or traffic impacts, and can be served by existing
utilities. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2016-85 will be filed for this
project.
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I . There will not be a significant cumulative effect by this project and
successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time.
2. There is not a reasonable possibility that the project will have a
significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances.
3. This project does not damage a scenic resource within an officially
designated state scenic highway.
4. This project is not located on a site included on any list compiled
pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5.
5. This project does not cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource.
Section 3. The applicant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the
City of Santa Ana, its officials, officers, agents, and employees, from any and all liability,
claims, actions or proceedings that may be brought arising out of its approval of this
project, and any approvals associated with the project, including, without limitation, any
environmental review or approval, except to the extent caused by the sole negligence of
the City of Santa Ana.
Section 4. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the
public hearing hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-14 as conditioned in Exhibit
A, attached hereto and incorporated herein, for the project located at 1600 East First Street.
This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which
includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated April 24,
2017 and exhibits attached thereto; and, the public testimony, written and oral, all of which
are incorporated herein by this reference.
ADOPTED this 241h day of April, 2017
AYES: Commissioners: Bacerra, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen, Verino (5)
NOES: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners: Alderete, Contreras -Leo (2)
ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners:
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Lydnette Verino
Chairperson L
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By� c U�
Lisa Storck
Assistant City Attorney
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, SARAH BERNAL, Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2017-17 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Santa Ana on April 24, 2017.
Date: 2 — A & lit" 1e ,
Commission Secretary
City of Santa Ana
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EXHIBIT A
Conditions of Approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-14
Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-14 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 belowrip 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. 2016-30 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. Prior to submittal into Building plan check, a Final Landscaping Plan shall be
submitted for review and approval. In addition to plant materials and sizes, the
plan shall include an irrigation plan that details compliance with the provisions
of the City's Water Conservation Ordinance.
5. 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.
6. A minimum of four (4) bicycle parking spaces (racks) shall be provided for this
project. The bicycle spaces shall be shown on the landscaping plan.
B. Orange County Fire Authority
1. The applicant or responsible party shall submit the plan(s) listed below to the
Orange County Fire Authority for review. Approval shall be obtained on each
plan prior to issuance of a building permit:
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a. Fire master plan
b. Architectural Plan Review
c. Underground piping for private hydrants and fire sprinkler systems
d. Fire sprinkler system
e. Sprinkler monitoring system
f. Fire alarm system
g. Hood and duct extinguishing system
C. Public Works Agency (PWA)
1. Prior to submittal into Building plan check, revise the site plan to correctly
depict the property lines identified in the title report's legal description.
2. Prior to submittal into Building plan check, revise the site plan to comply with
the City's trash receptacle requirements, including but not limited to: the safe
and efficient access of trash vehicles to trash receptacles, the provision of
recycling receptacles, incorporation of acceptable staging and access areas,
providing adequate bin sizes, and the identification of the proposed trash pick-
up days and times as identified in the PWA's Development Review comments.
3. Prior to submittal into Building plan check, provide a copy of the approval
letter from Waste Management, Inc.
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