31A - VARIANCE - 1760 E EDINGER AVE

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VA No. 2015 -06 September 28, 2015 Page 5 ® The granting of the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. The granting of the parking variance will preserve the property owner's ability to lease the building to a use that will contribute to identifying the site as an economically viable development. The tenant space that is the subject of this application accommodated an office supply retail tenant that was not successful in remaining viable. The granting of the variance will allow a new type of commercial use to establish itself in the existing commercial center, contributing to the overall success of the PacificCenter commercial integrated development. • The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public or surrounding properties as the building and site have been designed to comply with all applicable development standards. As communicated in the parking analysis for the project, the site will have sufficient parking to accommodate the various uses during the peak parking hours on both weekdays and weekends. Therefore, the reduction in parking will not be detrimental to the surrounding community as it will not result in parking impacts affecting adjacent commercial, office or industrial neighborhoods. Further, the granting of the variance will allow the property owner to fill a long- vacant tenant space, contributing to the vitality and success of the existing commercial center. Finally, conditions have been placed to ensure that the site be in compliance with development standards applicable to the property, including providing bike parking facilities and drought tolerant landscape for new landscape planters at the project entry. • The proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan, but rather support its goals. Goal 1 of the Land Use Element encourages uses that promote a balance of land uses that address basic community needs. The project is in compliance with the Specific Development No. 69 zoning district and addresses the public interest of having more fitness center to serve their needs and promote wellness. The project site has been upgraded to comply with all applicable development standards. Goal 2 encourages uses that enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability. After being vacant for a number of years, the project's occupation in the building will benefit the economic viability of the area. Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. Planet Fitness will be located in a commercial center and its operation will be compatible with the surrounding commercial, office and industrial businesses and their operations. The fitness center will also provide services to local business employees that promote wellness. Public Notification The project site is located south of the Lyon Street Neighborhood Association boundaries. The Lyon Street Neighborhood Association was notified by mail 10 days prior to this public hearing. The project site itself was posted with a notice advertising this public hearing, a notice was published in the Orange County Reporter and mailed notices were sent to surrounding property owners and tenants within 500 feet of the project site, as well as concerned citizens listed on the Permanent Notification List. At the time of this printing, no correspondence, either written or electronic, had been received from any members of the public. 31A-7