2014-060 - Adopting Findings Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Recitals. The recitals above are true and correct and are incorporated into this Resolution by reference as findings of fact. Section 2. Review Period. The City provided two 45 -day public review periods for the Draft EIR, which exceeds the minimum requirements under CEQA Guidelines sections 15073 and 15105; and Section 3. Certification. The City hereby certifies that (1) the EIR has been prepared, processed, and noticed in accordance with CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines; (2) the EIR was presented to the City Council and the City Council has reviewed and considered the information contained in the EIR prior to considering adoption of the Project, and (3) the EIR reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City Council and is deemed adequate for the purposes of making decisions on the merits of the Project. Section 4. CEQA Findings. The City hereby adopts the CEQA Findings, which were prepared in accordance with Public Resources Code section 15091 and which are attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth herein. Section 5. Mitigation Monitoring Program. Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21081.6, the City Council hereby adopts the Mitigation Monitoring Program attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by this reference. The City finds that Mitigation Monitoring Program is designed to ensure that, during the implementation of the Project, the City and any other responsible parties implement the components of the Project and comply with the mitigation measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program. Section 6. Findings for Variance No. 2012- 04(a). Development of the proposed Project requires approval of Variance No. 2012 -04(a) to allow the Sexlinger Farmhouse to remain at its current location in the Single Family Residence (R -1) zoning district. Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) section 41 -234 requires a front yard setback of twenty (20) feet. SAMC section 41- 239(g) requires the garage to be a minimum of five feet from the residence. SAMC section 41- 1320(b) requires the residence to provide a two -car garage. Reductions in each of these standards is required to keep the historic Farmhouse in its current location. The City Council determines that the following findings, which must be established pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41 -638 in order to grant a variance, have been established: A. That because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, that the strict application of the zoning ordinance is found to deprive the subject property of privileges not otherwise at variance with the intent and purpose of the provisions of this Chapter. Resolution No. 2014 -060 Page 5 of 12