2004-009 - Allow a Parking Lot for Church Purpose and Denying Modification of Condtional Use Permit No. 1988-11

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would exacerbate the existing nuisance thereby causing fiscal instability within this unique neighborhood. d. Will the proposed use comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code for such use? The proposed new parking lot would, if built, be in compliance with all applicable provisions of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code and all applicable county and state provisions, including ADA requirements. However, a parking variance would be required unless the applicant removes some existing seating in the social hall. While the applicant has agreed to do so, the only way for the City to ensure that this condition continued to be met would be by periodic inspection. In the past the applicant has sought to add, not remove seating. e. Will the proposed use adversely affect the General Plan or any specific plan of the City? The granting of the Conditional use Permit will adversely affect the General Plan of the City since it does not satisfy several of the policies contained within the Land Use Element. Policy 3.1 which states, "[s]upport development which provides a positive contribution to neighborhood character and identity" will not be satisfied by the project due to the increase in traffic, on street parking shortage, noise, and litter to the neighborhood. Overcrowded street parking, excessive noise, and litter are signs of neighborhood dilapidation, which is detrimental to the quality of life and attractiveness of a project. G. As discussed above, the impacts of this project cannot be mitigated below a level of significance. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, this is not a project; no environmental documentation will be prepared for this project. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing herby denies Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-23 and denies the request to modify the conditions of Conditional Use Permit No. 1988-11 to allow the worship area and social hall to be utilized at the same time for worship services. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which includes but not is not limited to: the Request for Council Action dated January 20, 2004 and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Resolution No. 2004-009 Page 7 of 8