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CUP No. 76-38-MOD-1 – Extra Space (212-280 N. Sullivan and 2602 W. Fifth streets) December 8, 2025 Page 4 of 9 5 4 2 9 Project Background The Project’s site consists of three parcels located within the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district, developed as self-storage facilities over time. The 2602 W. Fifth Street parcel was developed circa 1974 with seven one-story steel frame metal storage buildings through administrative approval, without requiring a CUP. On July 17, 1972, City Council adopted Ordinance No. NS-1123, requiring a CUP for commercial uses, including enclosed storage, within the M1 zoning district. Subsequently, the 280 N. Sullivan Street parcel was later developed following Planning Commission approval of CUP No. 76-38 to expand the adjacent 2602 W. Fifth Street self-storage use into the existing recreational vehicle (RV) storage yard. This approval authorized construction of five one-story CMU buildings totaling 32,400 square feet, one wood- framed one-story building containing a rental office and on-site manager’s residence, and 38 off-street parking spaces. The parcel was previously used as a storage yard, salvage yard, and vehicle storage before redevelopment for self-storage and RV storage purposes. The adjoining 212 N. Sullivan Street parcel was later acquired circa 1992 to expand by-right RV storage, increasing the capacity of RV parking spaces from 38 to 127. On April 15, 2002, City Council adopted Ordinance No. NS-2494, amending the Zoning Code to place additional limitations on certain land uses within industrial zones. These amendments introduced specific restrictions applicable to new self-storage facilities within 500 feet of arterial streets. The Ordinance’s recitals emphasize case-by-case evaluation of those proposed uses to ensure consistency with the City’s economic and fiscal goals, protect land traditionally designated for manufacturing uses, and ensure that potential development impacts are effectively mitigated. Extra Space Storage acquired the entire project site in 2022 from the prior owner. The facility has operated continuously as self-storage and RV storage since its original development in 1974 and subsequent expansions in 1977 and 1992, with uninterrupted service and no change in use. Extra Space Storage is a national self-storage company founded in 1977 that operates more than 4,000 facilities across the United States. It offers a range of unit sizes and vehicle storage to serve both residential and commercial customers. Within Santa Ana, Extra Space Storage operates three facilities: the subject site located at 212-280 N. Sullivan and 2602 W. Fifth streets, 511 S. Grand Avenue, and 1030 E. Fourth Street. Project Analysis Conditional Use Permit for Expansion Requests for CUP modification are governed by SAMC Sections 41-649 and 41-638. A CUP may be granted when it can be demonstrated that the proposed project will not adversely impact the community. If these findings can be made, it is appropriate to grant the CUP; conversely, the inability to make these findings would result in denial.