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Variance No. 2008-21 Modification to CUP No. 1964-172 January 12, 2009 Page 2 Project Description The applicant is proposing to construct a multi-purpose building to be used in conjunction with the existing child care facility. The project entails the construction of a new 5,400 square foot building that will be used primarily as a lunch room and to hold special events (Exhibit 3). The proposed building will be constructed at the rear of the existing child care facility and includes a kitchen facility and a stage. The exterior of the building has been designed to be consistent with the existing child care structures on site. Exterior materials include the use of high quality stucco and stone veneers. In addition, several improvements will be made to the site, including the addition of landscaping along Newhope Street and reconfiguring the existing parking lot to comply with the off-street parking requirements. No changes are proposed for the existing daycare classroom buildings and convent. The applicant is proposing to install 10 feet of landscaping in front of the existing buildings along Newhope Street. The R1 zoning requires a 20- foot landscape setback. As a result the applicant is requesting a variance to allow a 10-foot landscape reduction. Analysis of the Issues Child care facilities are permitted in the R1 zoning district with an approved conditional use permit. Section 41-232.5 (f) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SANG) requires an approved conditional use permit for child care facilities for more than 14 children. Conditional Use Permit No. 1964-172 was granted to allow the existing child care facility. In order to expand the child care facility, the applicant must amend the existing conditional use permit to allow the proposed building. The conditional use permit process allows the City to review the project and address potential impacts. The proposed site is currently developed with a child care facility that serves preschool aged children and the proposed building will provide ancillary support for the existing facility. The new building will be used primarily as a lunch room as well as a facility for special day care events such as award ceremonies and plays. The proposed facility is not proposed to be used as a classroom building and the number of children will continue to remain at 100 students. Currently, the day care does not have a facility to house students during lunches or areas for special events. 31 A-3