75A - PUBLIC HEARING ENVIORMENTAL REVIEW NO 2018-28

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ER No. 2018-28, AA No. 2019-03, CUP No. 2019-21 — Euclid Street 7-Eleven February 10, 2020 Page 4 The subject site currently provides a six-foot tall CMU perimeter wall along the east and south property lines that will be increased to seven feet in height. To address concerns raised about the perimeter wall, a condition of approval has been added requiring all new and existing walls be coated with anti -graffiti paint. The condition also notes that vines are to be planted along the length of all walls to reduce the surface available for graffiti. Additionally, the condition also requires a row of Italian cypress trees to be plated five feet of center along the southern perimeter to provide additional screening to the residential structures adjacent to the site. Furthermore, all onsite lighting will need to be reviewed and approved by the Police Department during plan check via the submittal and review of a photometric plan. All new light fixtures will be required to incorporate a deflector shield to eliminate light intrusion onto residential uses to the south and the religious use to the east. Finally, it was determined that future calls for service at the site are anticipated to be minimal and will not result in a burden on the Police Department, and that 7- Eleven is a national chain that has established systems and processes in place to address security concerns, and that because the project is not located in a high crime area, a security plan would not be needed for the project. Background The existing lot has been vacant since 1987, when the previous service station ceased and all structures and facilities were removed. Prior to the proposed development, the property was considered for a medical office building in 2015. In March 2018, the Planning Division received the current development application and has been working with the applicant to refine the site plan and building design. In accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance, the applicant held a community meeting on May 12, 2018 to review the proposed development and receive feedback from the community. One member of the public attended. There were no concerns expressed regarding the operation of the service station besides the sale of alcoholic beverages. It was noted that the sale of alcoholic beverages at this location is not allowed per the City's alcoholic beverage ordinance. Project Analysis Amendment Application (Zone Change) The applicant is requesting approval of an AA to change the zoning of the subject property from R-2 to C-1. The zone change will allow for a convenience store (retail) and a service station and will be consistent with the City's General Plan land use designation of General Commercial (GC). The existing R-2 zoning limits the use of the subject site to primarily residential uses, while the C-1 zoning will allow the retail and service station by right. The 1998 General Plan land use map designates the subject properties as GC, with the C-1 designation being a compatible zoning district of the General Plan. The GC designation applies to commercial corridors in Santa Ana, including those located along Euclid Street. The GC districts are key components in the economic development of the City and provide visible and accessible 75A-27