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reduction effect would not substantially increase difficulties of <br />vehicle maneuverability or traffic congestion. <br />F. The Zoning Administrator determines that the following additional findings <br />of fact warrant approval of the Minor Exception: <br />The site is a triangular shaped parcel with frontages on both Warner <br />Avenue and Pullman Street. The existing building was constructed <br />in 1973 with a 30 -foot setback along both Warner Avenue and <br />Pullman Street. Due to the site constraints provided by the building <br />footprint, shape of the site and existing site circulation as well as the <br />need for expansion in order for Axiom Materials to remain at this site, <br />the parking reduction is necessary. Since Axiom Material has two <br />distinctive uses including manufacturing and warehouse at this <br />location, a shared parking scenario is being evaluated. The <br />proposed operation will allow two shifts between the warehouse <br />and manufacturing uses with 25 employees. The facility will <br />operate with 15 employees in the manufacturing area during the <br />day and 10 employees in the warehouse during the evenings which <br />will not create a conflict in the parking demand on-site. Further, as <br />the parking demand for the proposed expansion is expected to be <br />similar to the current use, no additional traffic congestion is <br />anticipated from the proposed expansion. A review of the project <br />by the Public Works Agency did not identify a need for any type of <br />traffic mitigation for the proposed expansion. Finally, adequate <br />traffic systems and controls are found in the vicinity of the property <br />that will mitigate any potential impact, including traffic signals, stop <br />signs and medians. <br />G. The proposed project meets all provisions of the zoning code (SAMC <br />Chapter 41), including lot size, lot frontage, landscaping, setbacks and lot <br />coverage. In addition, the proposed building expansion will allow an <br />existing manufacturer to stay and grow at the current location as well as <br />provide additional employment opportunities for residents of Santa Ana. <br />Further, the project is consistent with the goals and objectives of the <br />General Plan, including Goal 1, which encourages a balance of land uses <br />that address basic community needs, and Goal 2, which encourages land <br />uses that enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability. <br />Section 2. CEQA Compliance. In accordance with the California <br />Environmental Quality Act the recommended action is exempt from further review per <br />Section 15301(e). This Class 1 exemption allows additions to existing structures <br />provided that the addition will not result in an increase of 10,000 square feet in an area <br />where all public services and facilities are available to allow for maximum development <br />permissible in the General Plan. As a result, Categorical Exemption Environmental <br />Review No. 2015-44 will be filed for this project. <br />Resolution No. 2015-04 <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />