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<br />variance Nos. 05-64 and 05-65 <br />December 12, 2005 <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />The second variance pertains to the applicant's request to allow one- <br />bedroom units that are smaller than allowed by code. Section 41-272.01 of <br />the SAMC requires one-bedroom units to be a minimum of 550 square feet in <br />size, while the rehabilitation project results in units that average <br />approximately 509 square feet. In analyzing this request for a reduction <br />in parking, the following information was considered. <br /> <br />The layout of the new one and two-bedroom units is based on the <br />configuration of the existing studio apartments. In reducing units, new <br />walls will be installed that follow the general layout of the existing <br />units. In creating the one bedroom units, bedroom space will be obtained <br />from adjacent units. One bedroom units that comply with code can be <br />provided for this proj ect i however, a significant amount of available <br />funds would need to be spent and a less efficient proj ect may result. <br />Since deed restrictions and covenants will be recorded for the proj ect, <br />the occupancy of the one bedroom units and overall occupancy of the <br />project will be reduced. <br /> <br />Orange Housing Development Corporation has completed several successful, <br />similar projects in the City, including the Cornerstone Village <br />rehabilitation on Standard Avenue and Minnie Street and the conversion of <br />the Howard Johnson's Motel into a senior apartment complex on East <br />Seventeenth Street. This project, as with the prior projects completed by <br />Orange Housing, will preserve and improve the character and integrity of <br />the surrounding neighborhood through the numerous improvements proposed <br />for the site. The reduction in the overall number of units, in <br />conjunction with the strict occupancy limits, will result in a reduction <br />in the parking demand for the complex. As a result, staff recommends that <br />the Planning Commission approve Variance Nos. 2005-64 and 2005-65 as <br />conditioned (Exhibits 5, 6, 7 and 8) . <br /> <br />CEQA Compliance <br /> <br />In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the <br />recommended action is exempt from further review pursuant to Section <br />15301. This Class 1 exemption allows the repair, maintenance and minor <br />alteration of existing structures with no expansion. Categorical <br />E;:r::::: No. 2005-210 will be filed for this project. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Vince Freg so, <br />Senior Plan <br /> <br /> <br />VF:JM <br />vf\reportS\VA05-64&VA05-65.pc <br /> <br />758-4 <br />