31A - 2100 W ALTON - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-12 Minor Exception No. 2006-04 December 10, 2007 Page 2 Project Description The YMCA of Orange County received approval in 2004 to construct a two- story, 32,338 square foot community facility that will offer youth and family oriented programs to residents and businesses of the community. The first floor of the facility will be almost 16,900 square feet in size and will include multi-purpose rooms, a teen center and locker rooms. The second floor is approximately 15,500 square feet and will have exercise rooms, a wellness center and staff offices. Exterior amenities to be provided include a swimming pool, a whirlpool, a speed soccer arena, and a rock climbing/teen adventure area. Hours of operation 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 have been coordinated with the Diocese to ensure that no conflict will exist between church services and YMCA operations. A minor exception was approved for the YMCA and Cathedral Parish to share parking. A total of 216 spaces will be provided, with 203 stalls required by code. Of these spaces, 116 will be on the YMCA site. The building has been designed to be architecturally compatible with the development within Armstrong Ranch. The concrete tilt-up structure, along with earth tone paint colors and a metal seam roof, will be consistent with various Armstrong Ranch structures and the surrounding neighborhood (Exhibits 3 through 5). Analysis of the Issues On January 20, 2004, the City Council approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-35 and Minor Exception No. 2003-10 to allow a new facility for the YMCA of Orange County. Due to unanticipated delays in fundraising for the project, the two year time period to begin construction on the project has passed. The YMCA is now requesting to renew the entitlements and allow construction of its community service center. Two concerns that were previously raised with the project will be addressed. Since the site did not comply with parking, the Diocese of Orange and the YMCA have entered into a written agreement to share parking on the church site. A parking demand analysis for the facility validated that sufficient parking would be provided with the agreement (Exhibits 6 and 7). Second, the potential impacts from illuminated signage into the residential neighborhood have been addressed as the applicant will limit the signage to a non-illuminated monument sign and non-illuminated or back lit wall signs. 31 A-3