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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Planning and Building Agency Item # 1 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Planning Commission Staff Report March 28, 2022 Topic: CUP No. 2022-06 — 2221 N. Heliotrope Drive RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-06 as conditioned. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Chan Quang and Quynh Dinh Kieu (Property Owners) are requesting 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. Pursuant to Section 41-232.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), accessory buildings more than fifteen feet in height or more than one story require approval of a CUP. The accessory structure was originally proposed at a height of 23'-4". However, after posting of the public hearing notices staff received neighborhood concerns regarding the proposed height. Therefore, staff worked directly with the applicant to reduce the proposed structure height an additional twenty inches, for an overall height of 21'-8". Staff is recommending approval of the applicant's request given the reduced height, and due to the proposed project having minimized impacts to surrounding areas and minimal change to the character or identity of the neighborhood. DISCUSSION Project Description The applicant is proposing to construct a freestanding pavilion approximately 205 square feet in size and 21'-8" in height, within the rear yard area of an existing single- family residence. The pavilion is proposed to be located towards the south end of the property, approximately 60 feet from the front (west) property line and 25 feet from the rear (south) property line, behind an existing six foot high stucco wall. The pavilion would also be located approximately 65 feet south from the existing residence and approximately 55 feet from an existing, freestanding one-story garden house on the same property.