Item 26 - Public Hearing Vista Heritage Charter School (601 North Fairview Street)

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Vista Heritage Charter School (601 North Fairview Street) January 16, 2024 Page 3 As part of the overall scope of work, the applicant also proposes various site improvements at the subject site on Parcel 4, including improved landscape in the parking lot; a fagade remodel to the existing 5,837-square-foot industrial building that is proposed to be converted into an office; construction of a new 2,297-square-foot garden; and new gates to enclose the garden. The new proposed garden will be located in the rear of the existing industrial building to be converted into an administrative office within a gated area and it will serve the Vista Heritage Charter School administrative office employees. Additionally, the building improvements for the converted office building will include fagade modifications to create new glass windows and doors; removal of the garage doors; and the creation of new offices, conference rooms, reception area, storage rooms, and an employee breakroom. Furthermore, the scope of work includes improvements at the Vista Heritage Charter School location (2501 W. Fifth Street or Parcel 2 as illustrated on Exhibit 9) for a new outdoor play area that totals 12,012 square feet and gates to enclose the play area. The existing indoor gym and office spaces will remain for indoor recreation and physical education for the students and administrative purposes, without any proposed changes. The outdoor play area will be located directly adjacent to Vista Heritage Charter School on the north side of the building and will serve as a play area for the school's students during the school's regular business hours. Lastly, the site improvements include a metal wire fence that will be installed by Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) along the north property line adjacent to the OC Street Car tracks. At this time, there is no additional square footage being proposed. All the proposed improvements will fall within the existing building. The current student enrollment is 840 students and there is no expansion of student enrollment or school capacity proposed as part of the project. Table 1: Project and Location Information Item Information Project Address and Council Ward 601 North Fairview Street — Ward 5 Nearest Intersection Fairview Street and Fifth Street General Plan Designation Industrial/Flex-Medium (Flex-1.5) Existing Zoning Designation Light Industrial (Ml) Proposed Zoning Designation Specific Development No. 82 (SD-82) Surrounding Land Uses North Pacific Electric Right -of -Way (ROW)/OCT Streetcar and School District Offices East Pacific Electric Right -of -Way (ROW)/OCTA Streetcar South Vista Heritage Charter School and Industrial Businesses West Lydia Romero -Cruz Academy Property Size 0.905 Acres (39,437 square feet) Existing Site Development The subject site contains a one-story, 5,837-square-foot building. Existing Site Uses Auto repair uses to be converted into administrative uses. Tenant Size 5,837 square feet Use Permissions Amendment to allow Administrative Offices as a permitted use on Parcel 4, and Outdoor Play Areas as a permitted use City Council 26 — 3 1/16/2024