31A - VARIANCE - 2401 S PULLMAN ST

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Variance No. 2015 -07 October 12, 2015 Page 5 hearing, a notice was published in the Orange County Reporter, and mailed notices were sent to all property owners and tenants within 500 feet of the project site. At the time of printing of this report, no areas of concern were raised, nor had any correspondence, either written or electronic, been received from any members of the public. CEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15301, This Class 1 exemption allows the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination. The project consists of a variance to allow the installation of 12 wall mounted signs, two of which will be located above the maximum height of 20 feet. No expansion of square footage or interior reconfigurations of square footages are proposed as part of the project. In addition, the structure is already served by municipal services, such as roadways, utilities, and parking, Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2015 -26 will be filed for this project. Strategic Plan Alignment Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No. 3 Economic Development, Objective No, 2 (create new opportunities for business /job growth and encourage private development through new General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policies). Conclusion Based on analysis provided within this report, staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Variance No. 2015 -07 as conditioned. Ricardo Soto Assistant Planner I RS:jm Mrepods \VAR 2015 -07 Del Amo lvlolarspo'fs,pc Attachments: Exhibit 1 — Vicinity Map Exhibit 2 -- Land Use Map Exhibit 3 — Site Photo Exhibit 4 — Site Plan Exhibit 5 — Proposed Elevations 31A-7