50A - 3000 & 3100 W. MACARTHUR BLVD.

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ZOA05-01/CUP05-05 thru 07 April 11, 2005 Page 3 With the addition of the two professional trade schools, the project site will require an additional 88 parking spaces. Parking will be provided on the project site along with additional shared parking available through a reciprocal parking easement between the subject sites and the Calvary Chapel Church to the east. There are no proposed changes to the building exterior or parking lot areas (Exhibits 3, 4 and 5) . Finally, Calvary Chapel proposes to operate the Charis recreational field on a vacant parcel at 3100 West MacArthur Boulevard. The proposed facili ty will be utilized during the weekday for soccer, flag football, and baseball skills under supervision of volunteer instructors. Charis Field will be primarily utilized by Calvary Chapel High School and Maranatha Christian School, located on the main grounds at 3800 South Fairview Road. The project will include a regulation practice soccer field and practice infield. Various site improvements such as a 15-foot landscaped area along Lake Center Drive and MacArthur Boulevard will buffer the field from the street. In addition, a new six-foot decorative slump stone and wrought iron fence with pilasters will surround the perimeter of the practice field along both streets. The proposed parking area to the north will meet city standards for striping, lighting and landscaping and will be integrated with the adjoining parcel to the west. A drop-off area and vehicle access lane will also be provided along the westerly property line and be accessible from both Susan Street and MacArthur Boulevard. A small utility room and restroom will be located on the adjoining parcel along Susan Street and directly accessible to the proposed field (Exhibits 6, 7 and 8) . Analysis of the Issues Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2005-01 proposes to amend the Lake Center Specific Development Plan and allow adult trade schools as a conditionally permitted use. The proposed revision is not significantly different from the adult trade school regulations found within Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code as these uses are conditionally permitted in the Professional (P) zoning district. The specific development district was established for the purpose of protecting and enhancing the value, appearance and orderly development of property. In order to facilitate the proposed professional trade school uses and maintain the existing office and commercial components of the project site, the proposed amendments would be appropriate. Parking requirements for the proposed use would revert back to the existing requirements for trade and professional schools currently found in Chapter 41. 50A-5