Item 34 - Public Hearing - Appeal Application No. 2024-01 for Construction of a 23’-4” Tall Accessory Building (2221 N Heliotrope Drive)

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Appeal Application No. 2024-01 for Construction of a 23'-4" Tall Accessory Building (2221 N Heliotrope Drive) November 19, 2024 Page 2 GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: Yes EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Chan Quang and Quynh Dinh Kieu (property owners and applicants) requested approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2022-06 to allow the construction of an accessory structure within the rear yard of an existing single-family residence located at 2221 North Heliotrope Drive (APNs 002-081-45 and 002-081-46). Pursuant to Section 41-232.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), accessory buildings more than 15 feet in height, or more than one story require, approval of a CUP. The property owners proposed an accessory structure referred to as a moon pavilion ("pavilion") with a total height of 23'-4", triggering discretionary review and approval by the Planning Commission. Staff recommended approval of the applicant's request because the applicant revised the proposal to address Planning Commission and neighborhood's concerns, stemming from the original public hearing on March 28, 2022. Specifically, the applicant relocated the proposed pavilion away from the south end of the property, updated the site plan to accurately depict existing and proposed conditions, provided photo simulations (e.g., conceptual renderings), and submitted building permit plans to address unpermitted work on an ancillary structure on the site. Moreover, staff recommended approval because the new proposed location minimizes impacts to surrounding areas and provides minimal change to the character or identity of the subject property and the neighborhood. Table 1: Protect and Location Information Item Information Project Address and Council Ward 2221 North Heliotrope Drive — Ward 3 Nearest Intersection Santa Clara Avenue and Heliotrope Drive General Plan Designation Low Density Residential LR-7 Zoning Designation Sin le-F mily Residence R1 Surrounding Land Uses North Single -Family Residences East Single -Family Residences South Single -Family Residences West Single -Family Residences Property Size 0.90 acres 39,547 square feet Existing Site Development The subject site is developed with a two-story historic single-family residence known as the Maharajah House. The Maharajah House is individually listed on the Register of Historical Properties as "Landmark" and a contributor to the Floral Park National Historic District. Use Permissions Allowed with a conditional use permit CUP Zoning Code Sections Affected Uses I Section 41-232.5 Planning Commission Action and Background On March 28, 2022, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing for the proposed project. At the public hearing, the Planning Commission engaged in extensive dialogue and expressed various concerns including the following: