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Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-35 Minor Exception No. 2003-10 January 20, 2004 Page 2 Property Description The YMCA development site is a square shaped, '2.4-acre vacant parcel of land located at the intersection of Raitt Street and West Alton Avenue. The YMCA parcel is within the Armstrong Ranch development site, a 90-acre parcel of land that was previously utilized for agricultural purposes and was recently entitled to allow residential, religious and school uses. The subject site is zoned Specific Development No. 4 (SD-4) and has a General Plan Land Use designation of Low Density Residential (LR-7), which generally permits single-family development at a density of seven units per acre. Surrounding land uses include single-family residential to the north; an elementary school, residential and the future Christ Our Savior Cathedral parish to the south; the Shea Homes single-family development and the future cathedral to the east; and Segerstrom High School (currently under construction) to the west (Exhibits 1 and 2). Pro~ect Description The YMCA of Orange County is proposing to construct a two-story, 32,338 square foot community membership recreation facility at 2100 West Alton Avenue. The YMCA will offer youth and family oriented programs that are intended to serve residents and businesses within a 15-minute drive of the facility. The first floor of the facility will consist of almost 16,900 square feet of area and will include two multi-purpose rooms, a teen center, a child watch area and locker rooms. The second floor, which will encompass approximately 15,500 square feet, will contain three exercise rooms, a wellness center and staff offices. Ex6erior amenities to be provided include a swimming pool, a whirlpool, a speed soccer arena, and a rock climbing/teen adventure area. A total of 203 parking stalls are required by code for the use while only 116 are proposed. To meet the parking standard, the YMCA proposes to share parking with the future catholic cathedral that will be built to the east. The Diocese of Orange has agreed to let the YMCA construct 100 parking spaces on an area intended for future parking to meet their required parking demand, with these additional spaces, the YMCA would have more than enough parking (216). Hours of operation for the YMCA will be Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. These hours will ensure that no conflict will exist between church services and YMCA operations. 31 .A. Page 50