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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 TITLE: RECEIVE AND FILE STAFF REPORT APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 2017-02 TO ALLOW A REDUCTION IN LANDSCAPED SETBACKS FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS AT 123 EAST ELEVENTH STREET — MARK TURPIN, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2) TY MANAGE RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1' Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2" Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Receive and file the staff report approving Variance No. 2017-02 as conditioned. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION At its regular meeting on August 28, 2017, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving Variance No. 2017-01 as conditioned to allow a reduction in the landscape setback standards and allow an expansion to the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) Foundation building at 123 East Eleventh Street located in the Specific Plan No. 3 (SP-3/Midtown Specific Plan) Financial District/Bush Street Professional District zoning district. The Planning Commission made no changes to the recommendation outlined in the attached staff report (Exhibit A). DISCUSSION OCSA is proposing to construct a 885 -square -foot addition on the north side of an existing 1,2980 -square -foot office building that is currently being used as administrative offices by The OCSA Foundation, which is the fundraising arm of the school. The addition has been designed to match the existing structure, including texture, materials and color. Architectural improvements will also be made to the structure that will enhance the adobe style of the building. Other improvements proposed for the site include the addition of new landscaping within the parking lot, new lighting throughout the site, and the removal of an unused curb cut on the northeast corner of the site. Full-sized plans are available for public viewing in the Clerk of the Council Office. 31 B-1