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RESOLUTION NO. 77- 29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA AFFIRMING THE ACTION
PLANNING COMMISSION ON VARIANCE APPLI-
CATION NO. 76-57 AND APPROVING SAID
VARIANCE APPLICATION.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly held before the
City Council of the City of Santa Ana on February 22, 1977,
on the action taken by the Planning Commission in approving
Variance Application No. 76-57; and
WHEREAS, prior to taking action on said Variance
Application, this Council has reviewed and considered the
information set forth in Environmental Impact Report 76-5
and approved said document as the final environmental impact
report for the project proposed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Santa Ana as follows:
1. That based on such public hearing and the oral
and documentary evidence submitted therein and the information
set forth in Environmental Impact Report 76-5, the City Council
does hereby affirm the action of the Planning Commission on
Variance Application No. 76-57 and does hereby approve said
Variance Application.
2. That the City Council adopts as its findings of
fact for approval of Variance Application No. 76-57 that certain
"Revised Finding of Fact, Variance Application No. 76-57"
prepared and submitted by the Planning Commission, on file in
the office of the Clerk of the Council and incorporated herein
as though fully set forth, and, further, makes the following
specific findings:
(a) That because of special circumstances
applicable to the subject property, including
size, shape, topography, location or surroundings,
the strict application of the zoning ordinance is
found to deprive the subject property of privileges
not otherwise at variance with the intent and pur-
pose of the provisions of Chapter 41 of the Santa
Aha Municipal Code, to wit: the property is irreg-
ularly shaped; it is surrounded by numerous and
diverse uses including single family residences, a
church and vacant property, apartments, a duplex
and commercial uses; the subject property is
variously zoned R-1 (single family residences),
R-2 (multiple family residences), C-4 (planned
shopping center), C-5 (arterial commercial); and
there are no comparable applications or circumstances
in the area.
(b) That the granting of a variance or minor
exception is necessary for the preservation and
enjoyment of one or more substantial property
rights; in that, since present multiple zoning
deprives the property of the ability to be developed
as a single integrated use, the variance will
allow orderly and integrated development of the
property.
(c) That the granting of a variance or minor
exception will not be materially detrimental to the
public welfare or injurious to surrounding property.
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(d) That the granting of a variance or
minor exception will not adversely affect the
general plan of the City.
3. That the City Council does approve said Variance
Application upon the conditions set forth therein.
4. That the City Council also finds that conditions
pertaining to egress on Bristol Avenue have been imposed which
mitigate to adverse effects of the project on traffic on Bristol
Avenue, and that the alternatives to the project, as set forth
in Environmental Impact Report No. 76-5, are economically in-
feasible.
the
ADOPTED this 21st day of March
following vote, to wit:
, 1977 by
AYES,
COUNCILMEN: Ward, Brandt, Ortiz, Yamamoto, Garthe
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None
Bricken
ABS~ COUNCILMEN:
COUNCILMEN: Evans
ATTEST:
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
APPROVED. AS TO FORM:
KEITH L. GOW, City Attorney
REVISED
FINDING OF FACT
VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 76-57
REPORT DATE
Staff: 10/7/75 12/9/76
Commission: 10/11/76
12/13/76
APPLICANT: Ranbir S. Sahni
ADDRESS & ZONING:
611 & 615 N. Bristol
618 & 630 N. Baker
AP 8-011-17, 43, 42, 41
R l, R 2, C 4, C 5
Districts
SDM 12-5-10
VA PURPOSE: To construct a 90-unit FHA apartment complex in the R l, R 2,
C 4 and C 5 Districts.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval with all attached conditions.
COMMISSION ACTION & VOTE: 12/13/76 Approved
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Yates, Acosta, Curtis, Sifferman, Winters, Gosse
Commissioner Ankrum
Commissioners, None
REASON FOR ACTION:
That the granting of this variance with all attached conditions will
not be detrimental to the public welfare or surrounding property and,
further, it will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City.
DETAILS OF PROPOSAL:
lo Description of Proposal: The applicant proposes to construct a 90-unit
apartment project as follows:
Project size area: 3.2 acres - 139,300 sq.ft.
Density: 90 units on 139,300 sq.ft. - 28.1 units/acre.
Unit size and distribution:
30 - 1 bedroom
30 - 1 bedroom w/loft
30 - 2-bedroom
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90 TO-al
D. Access:
E. Parking:
F: Open Space:
683 sq.ft.
717 sq.ft.
848 sq.ft.
One 25-foot wide drive from Bristol Street
One 25-foot wide drive from Baker Street
90 covered spaces and 45 open spaces are indicated in
compliance with the minimum code requirements-
Approximately 46% of the site is in open space which
includes a recreation building and swimming pool.
2. Area Description:
Ae
Property: An irregular shaped parcel with 200 feet of frontage on
Bristol Street, 266 feet of frontage on Baker Street, and a total
area of approximately 3.2 acres.
Surrounding Development:
North: single family residence, church and vacant property
East: apartments and single family residences
South: single family residences
West: commercial, single family residence and a duplex
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C. Street System: Bristol Street is a planned arterial highway and
Baker Street is a local street.
D. Comparable Applications or Circumstances: None in the area.
E. Surrounding Zoning: See attached SDM.
Present Use: The property is vacant with the exception of two single
family residences on Bristol Street and one single family residence
on Baker Street.
3. General Plan Compatibility:
The General Plan designates this area for high density residential and a
special study corridor.
4. Staff Evaluation:
The proposed project, although within the allowable density for a high
density apartment project, contains certain features that are undesirable
at present. The south property line which abuts existing single family
residences will, with the exception of four small planter areas, be used
exclusively for parking. In addition, the entire project contains approxi-
mately 46 percent open space, 4 percent less than that normally required
and found in more desirable "R 4" apartment projects.
Therefore, staff has recommended and the applicants have agreed to submit
a revised plot plan showing 50 percent open space.
5. Reasons for Staff Reconr~endation:
A. The proposed plan is in conformance with the City's General Plan.
Be
The overall design of the project is in general conformity with the
requirements of a suburban apartment, with the exception of the 50%
open space requirement,to which the applicants have agreed to conform.
C. The proposed project will not have any adverse impact on surrounding
properties.
If the Coneission approves the application, the following standard require-
ments must be met:
Planning: l, 2, 3, 4, 13, 14
Public Works: l, 5, 7, 10, 13', 15, 16,
41, 42, 43
* Sanitation District No. 1
17, 22 c, d, 23, 28, 40,
7. The following requirements must also be met:
A. Planning
l)
That a revised plot plan be submitted to and approved by the
Planning Oepartnmnt showing a minimum of 50% open space, project
to be constructed in conformance with said plan.
That a 6-foot high decorative block wall be constructed around the
perimeter of the project. The block wall may be reduced to 4 feet
in height along the Baker Street frontage and need only be placed
along the parking area that is visible from Baker Street.
3)
Elevations showing color, materials and architecture shall be sub-
mitred to and approved by the Planning Department, project to be
constructed in conformance with said elevations.
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4)
That all required covered parking be in the form of enclosed
garages with interior wall separation being provided between
every two parking spaces. Elevations of said garages are to
be approved by the Planning Department.
B. Public Works
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l) Provide a cash deposit for the future ultimate widening of
Bristol Street.
NOTE: The City will widen the street in the future.
2)
Dedications: Bristol Street
a) Street easement for a width of 50 feet from center line to
property line.
b) Vehicular access rights except at the drive as approved by
the Department of Public Works.
3)
Improvements:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Baker Street
Close existing drive approach.
Construct new drive approach.
Replace 50 linear feet poor PCC and asphalt sidewalk.
Remove existing orange trees and plant new street trees,
locations, species and size to be determined by the Parks
Department.
NOTE: This development shall obtain water and sewer services from
Bristol Street.
Fire Department
l) Provisions of the following shall apply:
a) Uniform Fire Code, 1971
b) Title 19, Calif. Administrative Code, Public Safety
c) Ttile 24, Calif. Administrative Code, State Building Standards
d) Title 25, Calif. Administrative Code, Housing & Community
Development
e) National Fire Protection Standards
2)
Plans incorporating the above codes showing Fire Department access
driveways, water mains and private hydrants, automatic alarm and
fire protection systems and portable fire extinguishers shall be
submitted for approval by the Fire Department.
D. Police Department
1) A plot plan shall be placed at each driveway entrance into the
complex and shall be plainly visible at all times.
2)
All exterior doors, with the exception of glass sliding doors,
shall be solid core in design and be equipped with at least a
single cylinder deadbolt'lock with a minimum one inch throw and
rotating, tapered cylinder guards. The strike plate should be
at least four inches in length and attached with a minimum
three-inch screws securing it to the jamb.
a)
Double cylinder deadbolt locks with a minimum one inch throw
shall be installed where glass is within 40 inches of the
locking device on solid core doors. The deadbolts shall
have the same specifications as listed previously.
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b) Door viewers capable of 180-degree panoramic view shall be
installed on solid core exterior doors.
Glass sliding doors shall be constructed to restrict them from
being lifted out of the track when closed and shall be secured
with a locking device or an auxiliary locking device approved by
the Police Department.
Glass sliding windows shall be constructed to restrict them from
being lifted out of the track when closed and shall be secured with
a locking device or an auxiliary locking device approved by the
Police Department.
All movable windows shall be secured with a locking device or an
auxiliary locking device approved by the Police Department.
All exterior doors shall be equipped with a lighting device which
will illuminate the door and doorway. SUch lighting devices shall
be equipped with a minimum equivalent of a 60-watt incandescent
light bulb.
Lighting for exterior walkways, carport areas and recreation areas
shall meet with the standards of the Illuminating Engineers' Society
or shall meet with the approval of the Police Department. This
lighting shall be maintained at the recommended wattage and foot
candle levels during the hours of darkness or in those areas that
maintain darkness.
The buildings shall be clearly identified by street number address.
Each building within the complex shall be identified with numbers
and/or letters. These numbers and/or letters shall be a minimum
of four inches in height, be of contrasting color to the background,
and must be visible from traveled access areas.
Shrubbery, walls and storage areas shall be designed so as to pre-
vent individuals from easily concealing themselves.
Shrubbery shall be planted and trimmed so that exterior doors and
windows are not hidden from view.
Maps of the completed complex shall be submitted to the Police
Department. Specifications of the maps are:
a) Maps must be 8 x 10.
b) Exact numbers and addresses of complex.
c) North, south, east and west direction indicated.
d) Surrounding streets clearly labeled.
e) Label gates, card keyed, open or locked.
f) Label pools, tennis courts, recreation hall, office.
g) Indicate pedestrian walkways and driveways.
h) Clearing distinguish buildings and individual units.
Exterior lighting shall have vandal-resistant covers.
Overhead garage doors shall be secured with a haap, which has
hidden bolts when in a closed position, placed on opposing edges
of the exterior of the door and/or a metal side bar or cane bolts
on the interior of the door when not otherwise controlled or
locked by electric power operation.
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Carports shall be enclosed with a locking door. These doors shall
be secured with hasps, which have hidden bolts when in a closed
position and shall be placed on opposing edges of the exterior of
the door, or a metal slide bar or cane bolts on the interior of
the door may be utilized when not otherwise controlled or locked
by electric power operation.
"Stop" signs and "Right Turn Only" signs shall be placed on the
property, at the Bristol Street exit, to eliminate traffic congestion.
COMPLIANCE WITH C.E.Q.A. PROCEDURES: Environmental Impact Report 76-5.
HAROLD GOSSE, JR. CHAIRMAN
SANTA ANA PLANNING COMMISSION
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