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Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-35 September 26, 2016 Page 2 Proiect Description KidWorks is proposing to expand their existing non-profit childcare facility into an adjacent 10,366 - square -foot industrial building at 1910 West Chestnut Avenue. The proposed project will allow KidWorks to expand their child care, tutoring and after-school activities and increase their ability to provide services to the youth of the surrounding neighborhood. Hours of operation for the facility will continue to be from Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Additionally, various community activities and special events will continue to occur on weekends and later in the evenings. The applicant is proposing numerous improvements to ensure the new building is consistent with the existing KidWorks building and site. Exterior improvements such as the resurfacing and re -striping of the parking lot, new windows and doors, an entry canopy and a landscaped trellis will be made. In addition, interior improvements such as new staff office spaces, learning labs and a fitness area will be completed (Exhibits 4, 5 and 6). The City's parking standard for a child care facility is one space per eight individuals plus one space per teacher (SAMC 41-1412). Based on this parking ratio, a total of 22 parking stalls are required, with 23 spaces to be provided for the existing and proposed KidWorks facility. Project Background In the early 1990's, KidWorks began operations in Santa Ana, more specifically the area near their current facility, by providing tutoring and educational resources to pre-school through high school aged children. Due to limited resources, KidWorks had to locate within two residential apartment buildings. Due to the success of the program, KidWorks was able to find a permanent home and purchase the 1902 West Chestnut Avenue building and provide enhanced child care and tutoring services. KidWorks obtained the necessary City approvals (CUP No. 2004-10) to operate within the industrial zoning district. KidWorks is once again seeking to expand their facility and provide additional services to the youth of the community. Proiect Analysis The Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) provides for the regulation of child care facilities subject to a conditional use permit in the Light Industrial (M-1) zoning district. The purpose of regulating child care facilities is to preserve the industrial character of the existing neighborhood while still allowing support commercial and service uses that are compatible with industrial uses, such as a child care facility. As proposed, the project is in compliance with the provisions of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Zoning Code/Chapter 41) that are applicable to a child care center in the Industrial zoning district. Parking for the project meets code requirements as 22 parking spaces are required and 23 will be 31 B-4