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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 2017-31_506 E Washington AveLS 10.23.17 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-31 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2017-07 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW A NEW TWO -CAR GARAGE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 506 EAST WASHINGTON AVENUE 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 Site Plan Review No. 2017-07 to allow the demolition and replacement of a new two car garage for the two-family residence located at 506 East Washington Avenue. B. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-593.3, any use or development of property within the Specific Development (SD) district shall be in compliance with the ordinance adopting the specific development plan for such property. C. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-593.4 requires a review by the Planning Commission of all plans for the purpose of ensuring that buildings, structures, and grounds will be in keeping with the neighborhood and will not be detrimental to the harmonious development of the city or impair the desirability of investment or occupation in the neighborhood. D. Site Plan Review No. 2017-07 came before the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on October 23, 2017. E. The project is deemed to be in substantial compliance with applicable development standards outlined within the Specific Development Plan No. 19 (SD -19) zoning district and the Historic French Park Design Guidelines. Specifically, structures within SD -19 are to comply with the Federal Secretary of Standards for the Interior's Rehabilitation whereby existing architectural features are to be preserved, or if deteriorated beyond repair, repaired like -to -like in design and materials to preserve the context of the historic neighborhood district. Where the severity of the deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, and other visual qualities and, where possible, materials. As proposed, the new two -car garage will be placed in the rear yard, similar to the pre-existing deteriorated 1930's two -car garage that was demolished. The exterior finishing of the new garage will Resolution No. 2017-31 Page 1 of 6 include wood ship lap siding and wood trimmed vent under the gable to match the character defining features of the circa 1885 Colonial Revival and Queen Anne (late Victoria) architectural style of the main house. F. The two individual roll up doors to access the garage will be clad in wood panels, with limited view from the street. The Planning Commission finds that the new construction does not impact the overall architectural integrity of the existing circa 1885 main residential structure, and thus preserves the visual characteristics of the local SD -19 historic district as a whole. G. All exterior modifications in the SD -19 are to be reviewed by the French Park Neighborhood Architectural Review Committee. Said Committee has reviewed the renovations and submitted comments expressing its support for the minor exterior modifications and new construction for the rehabilitation project as the proposed two -car garage maintains the vintage architectural style in the historical neighborhood and preserves the overall character of French Park. H. In compliance with French Park Specific Development No 19 (SD -19) zoning district Section 9, both French Park Neighborhood Association and Santa Ana Historic Preservation Society were notified regarding "intent to demolish" the garage. Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301. This Class 1 exemption applies to projects consisting of operation, repair, restoration, or minor alteration of existing structures and facilities involving negligible or no expansion of an existing use. Specifically, the project conforms to Section 15301 (d) and (1), which involve the restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged structures to meet current standards of public health and safety and demolition of an accessory structure, respectively. The demolition and replacement of the two - car garage will not increase the capacity of the site in any substantive fashion so as to negatively affect the environment or surrounding properties. Based on these criteria and staff analysis, Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2017- 119 will be filed for this project. The following findings have been made as referenced in CEQA, Section 15300.2: 1. Significant effect. The project shall not be used for an activity where there is reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environmental due to unusual circumstances. The new replacement two -car garage proposed through Site Plan Review No. 2017-07 provides for the improvement, repair, and maintenance that will improve the health and safety of its residents. Thus, the replacement two -car garage Resolution No. 2017-31 Page 2 of 6 is not anticipated to have any unusual or significant effect on the environment. 2. Scenic Highways. The project shall not result in damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rock outcropping, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. The proposed new replacement two -car garage will include exterior modifications to a "key" historic structure and site located on a local residential street in the French Park Neighborhood. There is no highway officially designated as a state scenic highway within the City of Santa Ana; therefore, there will be no impact or damage to a state scenic resource. 3. Hazardous Waste Site. The project shall not be located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. The proposed is related to an existing residential development originally constructed in the circa 1885, and subsequent two -car garage constructed in the 1930's that is proposed to be demolished and replaced. Thus, consultation of the official Hazardous Waste and Substances Site "Cortese" List for specific sites was not applicable for this proposed project. 4. Historic Resources. The project may not cause substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. The proposed new replacement two -car garage is designed to be historically appropriate in its placement on the site and exterior finishing, and will be complementary to the existing two-family Colonial Revival and Queen Anne style historic residence. The property is within the boundaries of the National Register of Historic Places for French Park Historic District officially listed in 1999. The existing main structure is considered a Key historic resource as listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties. The pre-existing 1930's two -car garage, was not deemed historically significant in context to the circa 1885 Key structure at 506 East Washington Avenue, and not listed on the Santa Ana Register. With the proposed replacement two -car garage with historically appropriate architectural finishing, the structures will remain contributive to the surrounding French Park neighborhood. Thus, the proposed resolution to Resolution No. 2017-31 Page 3 of 6 approve Site Plan Review No 2017-07 will not cause any adverse impact to a historic 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 hereby approves Site Plan Review No. 2017-07 as conditioned in "Exhibit A" attached hereto and incorporated herein for the project located at 506 East Washington Avenue (Units A and B). This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said meeting, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated October 23, 2017, and exhibits attached thereto; and, the public testimony, written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 23rd day of October, 2017. AYES: Commissioners: Alderete, Bacerra, Contreras -Leo, McLoughlin, Verino (5) NOES: Commissioners: None (0) ABSENT: Commissioners: Mendoza, Nguyen (2) ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None (0) Mark M oughlin Chairperson APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By:� Lisa Storck Assistant City Attorney Resolution No. 2017-31 Page 4 of 6 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, Rosa Barela, Acting Recording Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2017-31 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on October 23, 2017. Date: /6) ao jl 7 C4.1�/ft, Acting Recording Secretary City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2017-31 Page 5 of 6 EXHIBIT A Conditions for Approval Site Plan Review No. 2017-07 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 site plan review approval. The Applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the life of the site plan review approval. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result in the revocation of the site plan review approval. A. Planning Division 1. All improvements to the project shall be consistent with the approvals granted per Site Plan Review No. 2017-07. 2. Any amendment to this site plan review approval must be submitted to the Planning Division for review. At that time, staff will determine if administrative relief is available or if the project must be formally amended. 1 Resolution No. 2017-31 Page 6 of 6