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HomeMy WebLinkAbout55B - RESO SOUTH COAST SPEEDWASHREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MARCH 6, 2018 TITLE: EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2015-01 AND VARIANCE NOS. 2015-01 AND 2015-02 FOR THE SOUTH COAST SPEEDWASH TO BE LOCATED AT 2402 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2) TY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1 s' Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2n1 Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution approving the extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-01 and Variance Nos. 2015-01 and 2015-02. DISCUSSION In April 2015, the City Council approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2015-01 and Variance Nos. 2015-01 and 2015-02 for the South Coast Speedwash development at 2402 South Bristol Street. The conditional use permit allowed the use of the property for a car wash facility, and the variances were to allow a reduction in required setbacks and parking. Due to the complexities of the project and the challenges of securing services required to engineer the mixed-use project site, which includes a car wash, administration building, and a multi -tenant commercial building, the applicant was unable to move forward with construction before the entitlements expired. Pursuant to Section 41-647 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), CUPS, variances, and other entitlements automatically become void should the property owner fail to institute an action to comply with the provisions of the entitlements 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. Although above -ground construction has yet to begin, the applicant would like to maintain the entitlements for the CUP and variances and is requesting a second one-year extension of the approvals. In December 2017, the City issued construction permits for the project; however, due to continued complexities of the project, the applicant has been unable to begin above -ground construction and a second extension of the original entitlements is required. The first one-year extension was approved by City Council on March 7, 2017. Since the applicant is planning to move forward with the project, the Planning Division recommends that the entitlements for the mixed-use car wash development be extended by a period of one year from the date of City Council approval. 5513-1 Extension of CUP No. 2015-01 and VA Nos. 2015-01 & 2015-02 — South Coast Speedwash at 2402 South Bristol Street. March 6, 2018 Page 2 CEQA COMPLIANCE In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, this extension action 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. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #3 - Economic Development, Objective #2 (create new opportunities for business/job growth and encourage private development through new General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policies). FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Candida Neal, AICP Acting Executive Director Planning and Building Agency AP:rb SAFCAM-OB-IMPBA C11P15-1 VA15-1&22n° extension w Exhibit: 1. Resolution 55B-2 LS 3.6.18 RESOLUTION NO. 2018- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR THE EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2015-01 AND VARIANCE NOS. 2015-01 AND 2015-02 FOR THE SOUTH COAST SPEEDWASH DEVELOPMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE YEAR FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2402 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET 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 April 2015, the City Council affirmed the Planning Commission's decision to approve Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2015-01 and Variance Nos. 2015-01 and 2015-02 for the South .Coast Speedwash development at 2402 South Bristol Street. B. Pursuant to City of Santa Ana Municipal Code section 41-647, where construction does notcommence, these types of entitlements become void after two (2) years unless the applicant applies for, and the City Council approves, an extension. C. On March 7, 2017, the City Council approved the first one-year extension of the:original entitlements. D. Due to various reasons, the applicant has not been able to begin construction of the project. The applicant secured construction permits in December of 2017, but has yet to begin above -ground construction. E. The Santa Ana Municipal Code allows the property owner to request an extension of the entitlement up to a period of three (3) years from the date of expiration. This extension request is the applicant's second for this project's entitlements. F. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, this extension action is exempt from CEQA per Section 15061(b)(3). This determination hasibeen 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. 2015-01 and Variance Nos. 2015-01 and 2015-02 are hereby extended for the second period of one (1) year. This decision Resolution No. 2018 -XXX 55B-3 Page 1 of 3 is based upon the evidence submitted, which includes, but is not limited to, the Request for Council Action dated March 6, 2018, 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 6th day of March, 2018. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho City Attorney By: dI4-1 tf- Lisa Storck Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers Resolution No. 2016 -XXX Page 2 of 3 55B-4 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2018- to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on 2018. Date: Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2018 -XXX 55B-5 Page 3 of 3 55B-6