Item 28 - Public Hearing - ZOA No. 20204-01 South Coast Technology Center

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CUP No. 2024-06 & CUP No. 2024-07 — Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (1303 North Bristol Street) July 8, 2024 Page 2 DISCUSSION Project Description The proposed project includes construction of a new single -story, 2,899-square-foot commercial pad building, with a 1,866-square-foot patio area for outdoor seating. The complete scope of work also includes approximately 13,811 square feet of enhanced landscaping throughout the project site, double drive -through lanes approximately 382 feet in length, a trash enclosure, and 21 parking stalls. To accommodate the overall project, the applicant proposes to merge multiple parcels identified in a purchase and sale agreement with the City (Agreement for Exchange or Real Property No. A-2022-113). Table 1: Proiect and Location Information Item Information Project Address and Council Ward 1303 North Bristol Street — Ward 5 Nearest Intersection Washington Avenue and Bristol Street General Plan Designation General Commercial (GC) Existing Zoning Designation Bristol Street Corridor Specific Plan (SP1) — Commercial C-5 Surrounding Land Uses North Medical Office East Residential South Vacant West Santa Ana College Property Size 1.12-acres (49,010 square feet) Existing Site Development The subject site is a currently vacant Proposed Building Size 2,899 square feet Use Permissions Allowed with a conditional use permit (CUP) Zoning Code Sections Affected Uses SAMC Section 41-424.5(e) and Section 41-424.50) Operational Standards SAMC Section 41-425 As designed, the project site would provide vehicular access from Bristol Street through a 40-foot drive aisle, enhanced with decorative pavers. The proposed building would be situated along the north side of the property, with the drive -through entry accessed along the south property line, extending along the east property line with double lanes that accommodate vehicle queuing up to 37 vehicles. A separate driveway exit would be provided for the drive -through lane, along the north end of the property. Additionally, the proposed drive -through lane would be designed in a manner that would provide approximately 153 feet of additional spill over area located behind the parking stalls, without impeding the vehicle parking back up requirements. Lastly, the 382-foot drive - through lane meets minimum required stacking/queuing requirements per the SAMC, which require eighty feet from the entry to the order point and eighty feet from the order point to the pickup window.