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COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
JANUARY 20, 2004
TITLE:
PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 2003-09, GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2003-05,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-31
AND VARIANCE NO. 2003-08 FOR THE
UNITED AUTOMOTIVE BUIL~IN~
CITY MANAGER --
APPROVED [] As Recommended
[] As Amended
[] Ordinance on 1st Reading
C~ Ordinance on 2nd Reading
[] Implementing Resolution
[] Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
FILENUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
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6. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No.
Planning Conm%ission Action
Recommended that the City Council:
1.
3.
4.
5.
Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2003-100.
Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2003-05.
Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2003-09.
Adopt an ordinance establishing Specific Development No. 72.
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-31 as
conditioned to allow the reuse of nine rental housing units.
2003-08 as conditioned.
Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2003-100.
Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2003-05.
Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2003-09.
At its December 22, 2003 meeting by a vote of 6:0
Adopt an ordinance establishing Specific Development No. 72.
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-31
conditioned to allow the reuse of nine rental housing units.
Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2003-08 as conditioned.
(Cribb absent).
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Amendment Application No. 2003-09
General Plan Amendment No. 2003-05
Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-31
Variance No. 2003-08
January 20, 2004
Page 2
DISCUSSION
Request of Applicant
The City of Santa Aha requests a change to the zoning of the property
located at 100 South Main Street from General Commercial (C2) to Specific
Development No. 72 (SD-72) and a change of the General Plan land use
designation from General Commercial (GC) to District Center (DC) to allow
mixed use development and the adaptive reuse of the historic United
Automotive Building.
Additionally, Caribou Industries requests approval of a variance to allow
a reduction in parking and conditional use permit to allow the
rehabilitation of nine rental housing Units above the proposed
restaurant.
Property Description
The subject site is approximately 1.7 acres in size, encompassing a one-
block area bounded by Main Street to the east, First Street to the north,
Sycamore Street to the west and Walnut Street to the south. The property
is bordered by commercial to the north, east and west, and a combination
of commercial and residential to the south (Exhibits 1, 2 and 3). The
14,765 square foot United Automotive Building is located on the subject
site at the southwest corner of First and Main Streets, which is
considered a focus intersection and leads into the Downtown and Civic
Center area.
The United Automotive Building is listed on the Santa Ana Register of
Historical Properties and has been categorized as Contributive. On
December 5, 2002 and again on August 7, 2003, the Historic Resources
Commission approved exterior modifications to the structure in
anticipation of the proposed adaptive reuse.
Pro~ect Description
Caribou Industries is completing rehabilitation of the historic United
Automotive Building for a new restaurant and the reoccupancy of nine
vacant housing units located on the second floor. The proposed Original
Mike's restaurant will be a full service sit-down eating establishment
with two fixed bars covering approximately 12,000 square feet. The
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OAmendment Application No. 2003-09
General Plan Amendment No. 2003-05
Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-31
Variance No. 2003-08
January 20, 2004
Page 3
applicant is proposing to include live entertainment, amplified music and
dancing as uses ancillary to the restaurant. The restaurant also
includes a 6,250 square foot outdoor patio area.
Further, as a part of the project, the applicant proposes to remove two
existing rooftop billboards. The applicant may request a variance to
reinstate one rooftop structure to provide signage for the restaurant.
The project site currently has signage, which is unpermitted. Staff is
working with the applicant to bring the signs into compliance.
Analysis of the Issues
General Plan
The City proposes to change the existing land use designation from
General Commercial (GC) to District Center (DC) for the site. This land
Ouse change will facilitate future residential uses and the rehabilitation
of vacant housing units on the second floor of the United Automotive
Building.
District Centers are considered the City's major development areas and
serve as anchors to commercial corridors to accommodate the most intense
development in the City. The proposed land use designation change to
District Center would be most appropriate to maximize the potential use
of the property.
The intersection of First and Main Streets is identified in the General
Plan as a focus intersection and leads directly into the Downtown and
Civic Center areas. The intent of a focus intersection is to improve the
aesthetic presence along major city streets. The proposed land use
change will improve the visual character of the intersection and help to
create a vibrant identity at this key location.
The land use change is consistent with uses currently found in the
adjacent Downtown and Civic Center areas. The ultimate site development
supports the General Plan's policies of promoting rehabilitation of
commercial properties, development of new housing, and increasing
employment opportunities in the City. Uses such as eating establishments
and live/work housing will further strengthen and define the City as a
dynamic urban center.
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75.A.
Amendment Application No. 2003-09
General Plan Amendment No. 2003-05
Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-31
Variance No. 2003-08
January 20, 2004
Page 4
One of the goals of the City's Land Use Element is to promote a balance
of land uses to address basic community needs. The approval of the
project will ensure consistency and the orderly development of this
specific area. Additionally, it would allow the continued momentum of
revitalization in the Artists Village and the downtown district, create
opportunities for additional live/work housing, and bring additional
patrons to the downtown.
Amendment Application
In conjunction with the general plan amendment, the City proposes an
amendment application to change the zoning of the subject property from
General Commercial to Specific Development No. 72. The amendment
application is warranted as it will provide for future development
opportunities on-site and provide a balance of land uses, address a basic
community need for housing and employment opportunities, and enhance the
economic viability of the City (Exhibit 4).
The newly created SD-72 zoning designation will allow for the
rehabilitation and consequent rental of the nine vacant housing units.
The units range from 392 square feet to 404 square feet in size.
Additionally, the SD will permit the development of 14 for sale live/work
housing units with a conditional use permit, which would require a public
hearing as a part of the Planning Commission review.
The SD allows retail and service uses with a focus on commercially
operated professional studios and creative arts uses such as fine arts
studios and/or galleries, restaurants and cafes, excluding eating
establishments with drive-through window service. Prohibited uses
include live indoor entertainment, amplified or D.J. music, night clubs,
adult entertainment businesses and heavier commercial uses such as auto
sales or repair, rental yards and hospitals.
Approval and implementation of Specific Development No. 72 will allow
maximum flexibility in site planning and design, foster a variety of
residential land uses while assuring high quality development, and
addressing the goals of the General Plan. Further, the proposed overall
project will enhance the First and Main Streets intersection by creating
a more defined sense of arrival into the downtown by creating a dynamic
urban space that will foster entertainment, cultural and business
activities which is a goal identified by the Urban Design Element.
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Gmendment Application No. 2003-09
eneral Plan Amendment No. 2003-05
Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-31
Variance No. 2003-08
January 20, 2004
Page 5
The applicant proposes to open a restaurant within the United Automotive
Building, which use is permitted in the SD. The SD requires there be an
enhanced pedestrian plaza in conjunction with the restaurant. Caribou
Industries proposes a 50-foot by 125-foot decorative pedestrian plaza on
the west side of the building on a site currently owned by the City
(Exhibit 5). This area will be licensed for use or potentially sold to
the applicant by the City. A condition of approval will require the
applicant to submit plans for Planning Commission approval of the
pedestrian plaza area and complete construction prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy for the restaurant. The main entrance to the
restaurant will be located directly off the plaza area (Exhibit 6).
Further, as a condition of approval, the applicant will need to execute a
Right-of-Entry and License Agreement with the City to develop the plaza
area on this parcel (Exhibit 7).
Caribou Industries intends to operate the restaurant seven days a week,
Ofrom 7:00 a.m. to midnight. A condition of the SD requires that the
restaurant be closed at 12:00 a.m. midnight to all patrons and allow for
restaurant staff to conduct the necessary closing procedures including
clean up until 1:00 a.m. Additionally, there shall be no business
operations between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. This condition combined with
the closing procedures would mitigate noise for the residential units
above the restaurant. Consistent with current standards, full free-
standing banquet facilities require a conditional use permit; however, it
is reasonable to assume that the proposed restaurant will also serve
banquet functions, but only where they are ancillary to the full service
sit-down restaurant.
The proposed SD prohibits live indoor entertainment, amplified or D.J.
music based upon Police Department concerns. The concern relies on a
consistent Police Department policy to oppose such entertainment as it
may negatively affect the surrounding area. Staff and the Police
Department conducted an on-site noise test to evaluate the ambient noise
level with amplified music. The results showed that the interior noise
generated from the amplified music will not be significant given the
construction type of the building, the surrounding ambient noise levels
and the distance between uses. Non-amplified outdoor music during the day
would not create a significant impact for the surrounding uses.
Caribou Industries has indicated that for the restaurant to be
~uccessful, indoor live entertainment and D~J. amplified music, and
.imited outdoor music will be essential. The Planning Commission has in
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Amendment Application No. 2003-09
General Plan Amendment No. 2003-05
Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-31
Variance No. 2003-08
January 20, 2004
Page 6
the past approved live, non-amplified music only as an ancillary use to a
bona fide restaurant by regulating the size of the band and type of
musical instruments. Further, Caribou intends to serve alcohol ancillary
to the restaurant use.
To ensure that the site does not become an attractive nuisance and
generate an excess number of calls for service, the Planning Commission
amended the SD to include the following standards:
The operation of any restaurant shall be permitted between the
hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m., seven days a week. The
restaurant shall be closed at 12:00 a.m. midnight to all
patrons and allow for restaurant staff to conduct the necessary
closing procedures including clean up until 1:00 a.m.
Additionally, there shall be no business operations between
1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Indoor live entertainment shall be limited to a maximum of five
musicians with amplified instruments and shall not exceed the
noise standards set forth in SAMC 18-308 through 18-0321.
The doors on the west
remain shut at all
purposes.
side of the facility will
times except for normal
be required to
ingress/egress
Ail banquet uses must conform to the operational standards set
forth in SAMC Section 41-199.1, including ancillary banquet
uses intermittently associated with full service sit-down
restaurants (Exhibit 8).
Outdoor live entertainment shall be allowed only on Saturdays
and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., shall be limited to a
maximum of three musicians with non-amplified instruments,
includin9 no brass or percussion, and shall not exceed the
noise standards set forth in SAMC 18-308-321. The musicians
shall be located on the south portion of the pedestrian plaza
area only.
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Any public dance hall, dance place or public dancing place as
defined in Chapter 11 of the SAMC will be subject to Police
Department approval and be subject to all standards set forth
in Chapter 11 of the SAMC.
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Page 120
Gmendment Application No. 2003-09
eneral Plan Amendment No. 2003-05
Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-31
Variance No. 2003-08
January 20, 2004
Page 7
The Police Department has a condition within Conditional Use Permit 2003-
37 for the approval of a Type 47 Alcoholic Beverage Control license that
requires a review of the project at 90 days, six months, one year and
annually thereafter to ensure that the business is in compliance with
conditions approved for the project.
· Development standards for SD-72 will be further refined in conjunction
with submittal of the anticipated live/work project. This will include
architectural design, setbacks and yard requirements, building height
limits, maximum site coverage, public and private open space, guest and
customer parking requirements, landscaping standards, and signage
standards.
Conditional Use Permit
Caribou Industries is requesting approval to allow nine rental housing
nits. Specific Development No. 72 requires conditional use permit
pproval for the existing housing units. The Housing Element promotes
development of projects in the District Center that allows a mixture of
uses, including quality housing. Although the applicant has stated that
he hopes to utilize the units as student housing, staff proposes no
restrictions and/or conditions to limit the units to student housing
only, as such restrictions cannot be legally imposed under the state's
fair housing laws.
Parking Variance
Caribou Industries is also requesting approval of a variance to allow a
reduction in the required parking. Based on the parking requirements of
the SD, 134 parking spaces will be required for the restaurant and the
rental units (122 spaces for the restaurant, bar and mezzanine and 12 for
the housing units). The site plan indicates a total of 115 parking
spaces for the project site, equivalent to a 15 percent reduction from
the requirement (Exhibit 9). A condition of the variance will require
the parking lot construction be completed prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy for the restaurant.
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Amendment Application No. 2003-09
General Plan Amendment No. 2003-05
Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-31
Variance No. 2003-08
January 20, 2004
Page 8
Planning Commission Review
At the November 24, 2003 Planning Commission hearing, staff presented
Amendment Application No. 2003-09, General Plan Amendment No. 2003-05,
Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-31 and Variance No. 2003-08 for the
Planning Commissions consideration. The Planning Commission had several
questions regarding the relationship between the completion of site
improvement and the opening of the restaurant and the reuse of the
housing units. The matter was continued to allow staff the opportunity
to address the issues and concerns of the Planning Commission. Based on
those comments, staff has incorporated conditions designed to mitigate
adverse impacts that may be associated with the project.
Specifically, staff has added conditions regarding: the outdoor plaza
area and parking lot being completed prior to the opening of the
restaurant; the main restaurant access being the northernmost entrance of
the west elevation; requiring kitchen facilities within the restaurant;
inclusion of a definition for banquet facilities; language regarding
cyber caf~ standards; clarification that dance floors require a Police
Department permit; parking spaces being dedicated for the existing
housing units; Historic Resource Commission conditions being met;
ensuring proper maintenance of the plaza area and any water features; and
that rooftop signage require a subsequent variance.
At the December 22, 2003 hearing, the Planning Commission continued its
review of the project with regard to the ancillary uses associated with
the proposed restaurant. Specifically, the Commission discussed and
later added SD standards as they related to the indoor entertainment and
the day and time of the outdoor entertainment. Approval was recommended
for General Plan Amendment No. 2003-05, Amendment Application No. 2003-09
to create Specific Development No. 72, Variance No. 2003-08 and
Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-31 per the findings and conditions.
Additionally, the Planning Commission modified SD 72 to allow live
entertainment with operational standards as recommended, including
amended language for Operation Standard No. 6.
Based upon the above analysis and the Planning Commission recommendation,
staff recommends that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment No.
2003-05, Amendment Application No. 2003-09 to create Specific Development
No. 72, Variance No. 2003-08 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-31 per
the findings and conditions.
75.A. Page 122
OAmendment Application No. 2003-09
General Plan Amendment No. 2003-05
Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-31
Variance No. 2003-08
January 20, 2004
Page 9
Environmental Impact
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental
Review No. 2003-100 has been prepared for this project.
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SECTION 1
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 72
(First and Main)
APPLICABILITY OF ORDINANCE
The specific development zoning district for the subject
property, as authorized by Chapter 41, Division 26, Section 41-
593 et seq., of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, is specifically
subject to the standards and regulations contained in this plan
for the express purpose of establishing land use regulations
and standards. Ail other applicable chapters, articles, and
sections of the Santa Aha Municipal Code shall apply unless
expressly waived or superseded by this ordinance.
SECTION 2
PURPOSE
This Specific Development Plan No. 72 (SD 72) sets forth the
development and design criteria for the project known as the
Artist Gateway, a mixed used development consisting of
approximately 1.7 acres. The purpose of this Specific
Development Plan is to permit maximum flexibility in site
planning and design to respond to market while assuring high
quality development and implementing the goals of the General
Plan.
SD 72 specifically will establish the following:
A. The authorized uses for the site;
B. Maximum authorized development densities;
C. Development and operational standards including:
Architectural Design
Parking requirements
Setback requirements
Building height limits
Maximum site coverages
Landscaping and signage standards
Public and Private Open Space
Enforcement policies
Signage
SECTION 3
OBJECTIVES
The SD-72 use district is hereby established for the express
purpose of protecting the health, safety, and general welfare
of the people of the City by promoting and enhancing the value
of properties and encouraging orderly development including:
EXHIBIT 4
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Flexibility of development in response to market
conditions, while achieving overall City and community
goals.
Creation of live/work opportunities and moderately priced
new housing that encourage the arts and freelance market.
Capitalize on the Historic Downtown revitalization, the
Artist Village, and the live/work loft projects in the
immediate area to allow an opportunity for additional
live/work possibilities.
A visually harmonious development as viewed both
internally and externally.
A circulation system that is responsive to the needs of
both vehicular and pedestrian travel.
Landscaping that is appropriate to the level of
development and sensitive to the surrounding community.
Create an enhanced access to downtown that promotes a
walkable community, which will assist in the
revitalization the local area.
SECTION 4
LOCATION
The Specific Development Plan No. 72 includes 1.7 acres and
is located at the southwest corner of First and Main Streets,
bordered by Walnut and Sycamore Streets. The historic United
Automotive building occupies the northeast corner of the
project site. On-site parking is provided on the remainder
of the project site.
Santa Ana's historic Downtown is located immediately to the
north of this development area. The Downtown area is a
harmonious blend of historic buildings, the emerging Artist
Village, as well as live/work possibilities and a culturally
enriched retail market. This intersection also is recognized
as a gateway that leads directly into the Downtown and civic
center area.
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~ECTION 5 USES
(a)
(b)
PERMITTED
Retail and service uses, excluding bail bonds.
Commercially operated professional studios
(c) The following creative arts uses:
i. Fine arts studios and/or galleries
ii. Fiber arts studios and/or galleries
iii. Printing, lithography and calligraphy facilities
iv. Photography studios
(d) Restaurants, cafes, and eating establishments, other
than those specified in Section 6, excluding eating
establishments with drive-thru window service. ~
adult entertainment businesses as defined in SAMC
section 41-1701.6, night clubs as defined in Chapter 11
and heavier commercial uses such as auto sales or
repair, rental yards and hospitals shall be prohibited
in the SD.
(e)
(f)
Ancillary banquet facilities, subject to development and
operational standards set forth in section 41-199.1.
Cyber cafes as defined in Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC) 41-45, as an ancillary use to a restaurant,
provided they are carried on in accordance with sections
41-198.200 of the SAMC as it may be amended from time to
time, and provided a ministerial land use certificate is
first obtained in accordance with sections 41-675
through 41-677 of the SAMC. With the exception of
Section 41-198.200 (d), which states UNo persons shall
be permitted to consume alcohol on the premises" shall
not be applied to Land Use Certificates issued for
properties within the Specific Development No. 72.
SECTION 6
CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES
(a) Fourteen (14) Live/work units.
(b) Nine (9) housing units.
(c) Ceramic and pottery studios.
(d) Glass blowing and sculpturing studios
(e) On-site alcohol beverages control license as an
ancillary use, in conjunction with an eating
establishment.
(f) Banquet facilities, as a primary use, subject to
development and operational standards set forth in
section 41-199-.1.
(g) Retail markets having less than twenty thousand (20,000)
square feet.
(h) Indoor/Outdoor Entertainment as defined in Chapter 41 of
the SAMC.
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SECTION 7
A.
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Standards for Commercial Development
Unless expressly waived or superseded by this ordinance, all
commercial development shall comply with the provisions as
outlined within Chapter 41, Article llI, Division 13, C2
(General Commercial), of the Santa Ana Municipal Code as it may
be amended from time to time.
Standards for Live/Work Development
Building height in Specific Development 72.
No structure shall exceed forty- five (45) feet in height.
Yard requirements Specific Development 72.
a. A setback of not less than 15 feet shall be required for
any new commercial building.
b. A setback of not less than five (5) feet along any
property line to the extent it serves to separate any off-
street parking area from the street.
Development Density in Specific Development 72
The floor area ratio for commercial development may not exceed
1.0.
Additional Development Standards
Development standards for SD 72 will be refined in conjunction
with the anticipated live/work project through an amendment.
This will include architectural design, setbacks and side yard
requirements, building height limits, maximum site coverage,
private and public open space, guest and customer parking
requirements, landscaping standards, signage standards, and
public and private open space.
The restaurant must be maintained as a bona fide eating
establishment. An eating establishment as defined by the
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and the Planning Commission
must include the following items:
One conventional range/oven
An automatic dishwasher
A double sink
A 25 cubic foot refrigerator
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e. A four-foot by six-foot food preparation area
f. The restaurant shall provide 'a grease interceptor and
garbage disposal.
Off-Street Parking Specific Development 72
a) The minimum off-street parking requirements for restaurants,
cafes and other eating establishments are as follows: ten
(10) spaces for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of
gross floor area, including the open-air, plaza dining area.
b) The minimum off-street parking requirements for retail and
service uses not otherwise specified in this division are as
follows: five (5) spaces for each one thousand (1,000)
square feet of gross floor area.
c) Parking for the residential units shall be provided at a
rate of one and a half (1.5) spaces per unit. One space per
unit must be located in a garage. Accessible guest parking
at a rate of ten (10) percent of the total number of parking
spaces shall be provided.
d) Dedicated parking spaces shall be provided for the existing
rental housing component.
Landscaping requirements in Specific Development 72
a) A minimum five-foot landscaped front yard setback is
required within the parking areas along First Street, Main
Street, Walnut Street, and Sycamore Street.
b) The pedestrian plaza area should incorporate a double row of
trees or a specific pattern designed to lead pedestrians
through the plaza to the adjacent entrance of the building.
c) Vehicular parking may not be located within any required
landscaped area.
d) A combination of trees and shrubs as identified in the
commercial landscape standards shall be used on all street
frontages. The on-site tree should be the same or
complement the designated street tree for that particular
street. Vines, such as Boston Ivy, shall be used on the
trash enclosure.
Public Art in Specific Development 72
The plaza/courtyard area shall provide amenities that encourage
pedestrian use such as seating area and objects of public art.
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If water features are included in the plaza/courtyard area or
other landscaping areas, the water feature shall use non-
potable or recycled "gray water" and specialized equipment to
conserve water. The amenities provided shall be reviewed and
approved by the Planning Division as part of the site plan
review process.
Pedestrian Plazas and Walkways Specific Development 72
A pedestrian plaza is required in conjunction with the
restaurant. The plaza area shall be a minimum of 50 feet by 125
feet and abut on the west elevation of the United Automotive
Building. The plaza area shall be enhanced, incorporating
decorative paving and shall be enclosed with a decorative
wrought iron fence. The applicant will need to execute a
Right-of-Entry and License Agreement with the City to develop
the plaza area on this parcel.
Interior primary pedestrian walkways shall be a minimum of
eight feet wide and decorative in design. Walkways are those
that connect a pedestrian from the parking area to the front
entry. A four-foot handicap accessible walkway is to be
provided throughout the interior sidewalks and courtyard/plaza
areas.
The primary entrance door to the restaurant shall be located at
the north vestibule entry located on the west elevation to the
building restaurant. This entrance shall include an interior
sound curtain to mitigate interior restaurant ambient noise
levels to the exterior. All doors on the west elevation shall
remain closed during business hours.
SECTION 8
OPERATIONAL STANDARDS
aJ
The existing United Automotive Building is listed in the
Santa Aha Register of Historical Property and has been
categorized as Contributive. Fagade changes or
modifications to structures listed on the Santa Aha Register
of Historic Properties are subject to review by the
Historical Resources Commission. Any new construction or
modification, or building relocation requires City review
and building permits.
bo
Restaurant operations shall be closed at 12:00 a.m. midnight
to all patrons and allow for restaurant staff to conduct the
necessary closing procedures including clean up until 1:00
a.m. There shall be no business operations between 1:00
a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
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h. The new infill residential component is permitted only in
combination with individual studios in a manner which
provides an integrated working and living environment.
i. Ail live/work units shall be at least one thousand (1000)
square feet in size.
j. The residential component of a live/work unit shall meet the
following standards:
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1. It shall have a space of a~ least five hundred (500)
square feet of residential living area.
2. It shall have access to separate bathroom facilities,
including a water closet, a wash basin, and a bathtub or
shower.
3. It shall have separate kitchen facilities including a
kitchen sink, cooking appliances and refrigerator. All
such facilities shall have a clear working space of at
least thirty (30) inches in front.
4. It shall comply with all Housing
modified by section 8-2700 of the
Code.
Code requirements as
Santa Ana Municipal
5. Each individual unit shall accommodate facilities for a
washer and dryer.
k. The existing rental housing comPonent shall meet the
following standards:
1. It shall have a space of at least three hundred and
eighty-two (382) square feet.
2. It shall have access to separate bathroom facilities,
including a water closet, a wash basin, and a bathtub or
shower.
3. It shall have separate kitchen facilities including a
kitchen sink, cooking appliances and refrigerator. All
such facilities shall have a clear working space of at
least thirty (30) inches in front.
4. It shall comply with all Housing Code requirements as
modified by section 8-2700 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code.
SECTION 9 SIGNAGE STANDARDS
Ail signage shall comply with the provisions as outlined within
Chapter 41, Article XI, "On-Premise Signs" of the Santa Aha
Municipal Code as it may be amended from time to time.
A planned sign program, pursuant to Sections 41-880 through 41-
884 of the Santa Aha Municipal Code, shall be required for all
buildings to ensure sign compatibility
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SECTION 10 PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL APPROVALS
This is a key area for future development and this project will
set the example for all subsequent residential development in
the area. To ensure the quality of the design and the
architectural style, as well as the layout of the units, any
new development project will require Planning Commission and
City Council approvals.
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Banquet Facilities
Section 41-25. Banquet Facility
Definition
A banquet facility is a facility available for rental and used for the purpose of meetings,
parties, ceremonious gatherings, dining or entertainment. For the purposes of this
definition, the term rental shall mean to obtain the possession and use of a facility, or a
portion ora facility, on a short-term, hourly or daily basis, where occupancy is closed to
the general public, in exchange for monetary or other form of compensation.
Section 41-199.1. Operational Standards
Banquet facilities shall comply with the following development and operational
standards:
(a)
All banquet facilities require a kitchen facility, including but not limited to, an
oven, stove, refrigeration, freezer, exhaust hood, grease receptor, cutting and
preparation areas, dishwashing area or machine, employee sink and mop, and
appropriate counter/service facilities.
(b) All banquet facilities require sanitation facilities in compliance with the
California Building Code building standards.
(c)
Whenever there is entertainment with or without alcohol, the banquet facility
shall provide a uniformed state licensed security guard, as approved by the chief
of police, at the rate of one (1) guard/one hundred (100) attendees, with a
minimum of one (1) security guard, or other security measures as approved by
the chief of police. The guards shall be present until all attendees have left the
premises.
(d) All banquet facilities shall provide exterior lighting in compliance with police
department requirements.
As used herein, a banquet facility is a facility available for rental and used for the purpose
of meetings, parties, ceremonious gatherings, dining or entertainment. For the purposes
of this definition, the term rental shall mean to obtain the possession and use of a facility,
or a portion of a facility, on a short term, hourly or daily basis where occupancy is closed
to the general public in exchange for monetary or other form of compensation.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
NO. 2003-05, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-31
AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW RENTAL HOUSING UNITS
AND APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 2003-08 AS
CONDITIONED FOR A REDUCTION IN PARKING FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 100 SOUTH MAIN
STREET
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines
and declares as follows:
General Plan Amendment No. 2003-05, Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-
31, Variance No. 2003-08 for the property located at 100 South Main
Street came before the City Council of the City of Santa Ana for a public
hearing January 20, 2004. Applicant has also filed Amendment
Application No. 2003-09 seeking to change the zoning district designation
for the property located at 100 South Main Street from General
Commercial (C2) to Specific Development No. 72 (SD-72) and adopt
Specific Development No. 72, both actions also came before the City
Council for public hearing on the same night.
The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana held a duly noticed
public hearing on December 22, 2003, on Amendment Application No.
2003-09, the establishment of Specific Development No. 72, General Plan
Amendment No. 2003-05, Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-31, and
Variance No. 2003-08 for the property located at 100 South Main and
determined by a vote of 6:0 (Cribb absent) to recommend that the City
Council adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2003-
08 and establishing Specific Development No. 72 and a resolution
approving General Plan Amendment No. 2003-05, Conditional Use Permit
No. 2003-31, and Variance No. 2003-08.
General Plan Amendment No. 2003-05 has been filed with the City of
Santa Aha to amend the General Plan Land Use Designation from
General Commercial (CC) to District Center (DC) for the property located
at 100 South Main Street.
The intersection and leads directly into the Downtown and Civic
Center areas.
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Resolutio~
The proposed land use change will improve the visual character of
the First and Main Streets intersection, which is identified in the
General Plan as a focus intersection, and help to create a vibrant
identity at this key location.
The land use change is consistent with uses currently found in the
adjacent Downtown and Civic Center areas.
Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-31 has been filed with the City of Santa
Ana seeking to allow the reuse of nine rental housing units for the property
located at 100 South Main Street which is located within Specific
Development No. 72 (SD-72).
SD-72 allows housing units subject to the ssuance of a Conditional
Use Permit.
Santa ^na Municipal Code Section 41-638 authorizes the City
Council to grant a conditional use permit upon making certain
findings.
Will the proposed uses provide a service or facility, which will
contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or
the community?
The proposed rehabilitation of the nine rental housing
units will contribute to the general well being of the
community by promoting medium density housing
around the downtown area. Further, encouraging the
adaptive re-use of historic buildings will enhance the
City's economic and fiscal viability.
Will the proposed use under the circumstances of the
particular case be detrimental to the health, safety, or
general welfare of persons residing or working in the
vicinity?
Conditions have been incorporated into the project to
address any adverse impacts that the project will
generate as the result of rehabilitation of rental
housing units. The units, in conjunction with the
proposed conditions, will not be detrimental to the
health, safety or general welfare of persons working in
the area.
iii.
Will the proposed use adversely affect the present economic
stability or future economic development of properties
surrounding the area?
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The rehabilitation of the vacant housing units will
provide a residential product to the City which needs
rental housing. The use will enhance rather than
adversely affect the economic development or
stability of the area.
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Will the proposed use comply with the regulations and
conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use?
The propose(~ rental housing units are designed to
comply with the proposed Specific Development (SD-
72) development standards in conjunction with the
proposed conditions.
Will the proposed use adversely affect the General Plan or
any specific plan of the City?
The General Plan has been proposed to change to a
District Center (DC) land use designation. The rental
housing units would be consistent with the General
Plan and the proposed Specific Development (SD-72)
to maximize the potential for residential development.
Applicant is requesting a variance from SD-72 to allow a reduction in the
required parking for the property located at 100 South Main Street.
(Variance No. 2003-08)
Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-638 authorizes the City
Council to grant a variance upon making certain findings:
i. That because of special circumstances applicable to the
subject property, including size, shape, topography, location
or surroundings, that the strict application of the zoning
ordinance is found to deprive the subject property of
privileges not otherwise at variance with the intent and
purpose of the provisions of this chapter.
The project site is surrounded by existing commercial
developments. The parking reduction is necessary
due to the size constraints of the project site. The
parking variance will allow the applicant the ability to
use the property in a manner that is consistent with
similar surrounding commercial uses.
ii. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the
preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial
property rights.
The granting of the variance for the reduction of
parking for the restaurant and rental housing units will
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preserve the property' owner's ability to develop the
property with uses that will benefit the community by
rehabilitating an existingvacant structure and
facilitating the construction of well designed, high
quality, development products that are consistent with
the surrounding area.
iii. That the granting of a variance will not be materially
detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding
property.
The granting of the variance will not be materially
detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to
surrounding property because the proposed
restaurant and the reuse of rental products will not
generate additional operational impacts on First
Street.
iv. That the granting of a variance will not adversely affect the
General Plan of the City.
The granting of the a variance will not adversely affect
the General Plan of the City since the proposed
restaurant, nine rental housing units and the
development of residential product will be designed in
conformance with the Specific Development (SD-72)
zoning and the proposed General Plan requirements.
Section 2. n accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the
Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Environmental
Review No. 2003-100 was approved and adopted within the Ordinance adopting
Amendment Application No. 2003-09 which came before the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana on January 20,2004.
Section 3. Based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing which
includes but not is not limited to: the Staff report and exhibits attached thereto; and the
public testimony; all of which are incorporated herein by this reference, the City Council
of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows:
A. The City Council hereby, approves General Plan Amendment No. 2003-05
to change the land use designation for the property located at 100 South
Main Street from General Commercial (GC) to District Center (DC).
B. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby approves Conditional
Use Permit No. 2003-31 as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
C. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby approves Variance No.
2003-08 as conditioned in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated
herein.
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Section 4. Should Ordinance No. ~ not become effective, then this
resolution is null and void and shall have no further effect.
Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption
by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote
adopting this Resolution
ADOPTED this day of January, 2004.
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph W. Fletcher
City Attorney
By:
Kylee O. Otto
Deputy City Attorney
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
NOT PRESENT:
Councilmembers
Councilmembers
Councilmembers
Councilmembers
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Resolution No. 2004-XXX
Page 5 of 6
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the
attached Resolution No. 2004- to be the original resolution adopted by the City
Council of the City of Santa Ana on
Date:
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
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Conditions for Approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-31
Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-31 is approved subject to compliance, to the
reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Manager, with all applicable sections of the
Santa ^na Municipal Code, the California Administrative Code, the Uniform Fire Code,
the Uniform Building Code and all other applicable regulations,
The applicant must comply in full with each and every condition listed below prior to
exemising the rights conferred by this conditional use permit.
The applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the
life of the conditional use permit. Failure to comply with each and every condition may
result in the revocation of the conditional use permit.
A. PLANNING DIVISION
The project shall remain in compliance with Site Plan Review DP No. 03-
18.
Restore or replace in kind and maintain all damaged transom window
spindles (grills) and decorative wall ornaments per the Secretary of the
Interior Standards. The applicant is required to submit plans to the City for
approval for any exterior modifications prior to any construction.
The applicant shall use the Secretary. of the Interior Standards, as
appropriate, for any rehabilitation of the building not completed per the
conditions of Historic Exterior Modification Application No. 2002-03.
These conditions included:
a. The double doom facing Main Street shall match the existing doom
on the same elevation.
b. Wood doom, frames and columns shall be used on the south
section of the South Main Street elevation.
c. Matching brick should be used on bulkheads on the south section
of the South Main Street elevation.
Any amendment to this cOnditional use permit must be submitted to the
Planning Division for review prior to any construction, physical change or
change in mode or character of operation. Staff will determine if
administrative relief is available or the conditional use permit must be
amended.
A lot line adjustment must be applied for and approved prior to plan check
approval.
All approved lot line adjustment actions must be accepted by the City of
Santa Ana and duly recorded with the County of Orange and the Grant
Deed prior to the issuance of any building permits.
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7. The pedestrian plaza area shall be enhanced, incorporating decorative
paving and incorporate a double row of trees or a specific pattern
designed to lead pedestrians through the plaza to the adjacent entrance of
the building.
8. The pedestrian plaza area shall be enclosed with an ornamental wrought
iron fence with gate along First Street for pedestrians to access. The
wrought iron fence shall complement the historic characteristics of the
United Automotive building. The maximum height the fence along First
Street shall be 48 inches.
9. The applicant is required to submit plans to the City for approval by the
Planning Commission for the pedestrian plaza prior to any construction of
plaza improvements. These plans shall include a maintenance strategy
for long-term maintenance and operation of ail plaza improvements,
including all features.
10. The pedestrian plaza area is required to be completed and finaled by the
City prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the restaurant.
11. The primary entrance door to the restaurant shall be the north vestibule
entry of the west elevation. This entrance shall include an interior sound
curtain to mitigate interior restaurant ambient noise levels to the exterior.
All doors on the west elevation shall remain closed during business hours.
12. The applicant must sign a Right-of-Entry and License Agreement with the
City to facilitate the development of a plaza area.
13. The entry doors on the Main Street elevation shall be operable and
available for patron use.
14. The restaurant shall be maintained as a bona fide restaurant/eating
establishment at all times during all operating hours.
15. Consistent with Section 9 of Specific Development No. 72, a sign program
pursuant to 41-880 through 884 of the SAMC shall be submitted prior to
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
16. Windows shall not be covered or made opaque in any way. All windows
and transparent entrances shall be unobstructed at all times to allow the
Police Department an unimpeded view of the interior.
17. Within 60 days of approval of Conditional Use Permit 2003-31, the
applicant shall provide for the Planning Commission review an
improvement plan for the plaza/courtyard and public art. Any water
features shall require routine and ongoing maintenance to ensure
operability of the water features at all times. ~
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MifiRation Measures
18. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project developer shall submit
evidence to the City of Santa Ana of a payment between the developer
and the Santa Ana Unified School District to offset school facilities related
impacts.
19. Prior to plan check approval, compliance shall be met with the California
Code of Regulations, Title 24, regarding pedestrian sidewalk for the
northwest corner public right-of-way and along the sidewalk along Main
Street between First and Walnut Streets.
20. This project involves construction activities that result in a land
disturbance of one or more acres. PrOject owner(s), including the
landowner and involved developers, must obtain coverage from the State
Water Resource Control Board under the .General Construction Storm
Water Permit to discharge storm water associated with construction
activity.
B. Police Department
3.
4.
5.
o
The existing building and required parking, for the proposed use must
conform with the provisions of Chapter 8, Article II, Division 3 of the Santa
Ana Municipal Code (Building Security Ordinance). These code
conditions will require that the existing project's lighting, door/window
locking devices and addressing be upgraded to current code standards.
Lighting standards cannot be located in required landscape planters.
The applicant shall be responsible for maintaining the premises free of
graffiti. All graffiti shall be removed within 24 hours of occurrence.
Install a silent armed robbery alarm.
The petitioner(s) shall be responsible for maintaining the premises free of
litter.
The conditional use permit shall be reviewed at ninety days, six months, at
one year and then annually thereafter bY the Police Department for any
modification to the conditions of approval and shall be reviewed if a
conditional use permit for alcohol is applied for.
"No Loitering/Trespass" signs/placards shall be posted in the parking lot.
The posted signs must conform to Penal Code Section 602.
The owner shall require and supply vehicle tags identifying vehicles
permitted for tenant parking only. The owner shall post signs for permit
parking only. Unauthorized vehicles will be towed away at vehicle owner's
expense.
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8. The subject alcoholic beverage license shall not be exchanged for a public
premises type of license nor operated as a public premises.
9. The premises shall not be operated as an adult entertainment business as
such term defined in Santa ^na Municipal Code Chapter 41-1701.6.
10. Neither the applicant, nor any person or entity operating the premises with
the permission of the applicant, shall violate the City's adult entertainment
ordinance contained in Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 12-1 and 12-2.
11. No exterior pay phones shall be permitted. All interior payphones will be
designed to allow outgoing calls only.
12. No coin operated games, pool tables or other amusement devices not
directly related to Internet computer devices Shall be permitted.
13. No gaming tournaments for cash prizes shall be permitted.
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Conditions for Approval for Variance No. 2003-08
Variance No. 2003-08 is approved subject to compliance, to the reasonable satisfaction
of the Planning Manager, with all applicable sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code,
the California Administrative Code, the Uniform Fire Code, the Uniform Building Code and
all other applicable regulations.
The applicant must comply in full with each and every condition listed below prior to
exemising the dghts conferred by this variance.
The applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the
life of the variance. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result in the
revocation of the variance.
Planning Division
1. The project shall remain in compliance with .Site Plan Review DP No. 03-
18.
2. Any amendment to this variance must be submitted to the Planning
Division for review, after which staff will determine if administrative relief is
available or the variance must be amended.
3. The variance shall be for the restaurant and the nine residential rental
units only.
4. A lot line adjustment must be applied for and approved prior to plan check
approval.
5. All approved lot line adjustment actions must be accepted by the City of
Santa Ana and duly recorded with the County of Orange and the Grant
Deed prior to the issuance of any building permits.
6. The pedestrian plaza area shall be enhanced, incorporating decorative
paving and incorporate a double row of trees or a specific pattern
designed to lead pedestrians through the plaza to the adjacent entrance of
the building.
7. The applicant must sign a Right-of-Entry and License Agreement with the
city to facilitate the development and use of the plaza area.
8. A demolition permit for the furniture store shall be submitted and approved
and the demolition shall occur prior to issuance of grading permit.
9. The applicant is required to submit plans to the City for approval for all
parking lot improvements prior to any construction of such improvements.
10. All parking lot construction and improvements shall be completed and
finaled by the City prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the
restaurant.
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Exhibit "B'
11.
As proposed by the applicant, the rooftop billboards will be removed. The
applicant may request a variance to reinstate one billboard to provide
signage for the restaurant, though such variance will be reviewed on its
individual merits and in no way will be prejudiced by this variance (2003-
08).
Mitiqation Measures
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
All materials excavated or graded will be sufficiently watered to prevent
excessive amount of dust. Watering with complete coverage shall occur
at least twice daily, once in the late morning and once after work is done
for the day.
All clearing and earthwork activities shall cease during period of high
winds (winds greater than 25 mph averaged over one hour) or during
Stage 1 or Stage 2 smog episodes.
Streets surrounding the project site should be cleaned at the end of each
day of construction.
All materials transported off.site shall either be sufficiently watered or
securely covered to prevent excessive amounts of dust.
The amount of area disturbed by clearing and earthwork activities shall be
minimized at all times.
To the extent feasible, equipment engines shall be maintained in good
condition and in proper tune according to manufacturer's specifications.
To the extent feasible, gasoline powered equipment shall be used for
onsite and offsite construction activities.
Site distance shall be reviewed per City of Santa Ana standards upon
preparation of final grading and landscape plans.
Prior to issuance of grading permit, complete the following:
a. Submit for review and approval a surface drainage/grading/erosion
control plan prepared by a registered Civil Engineer, showing the
direction and means of flow to the adjacent street. The plan is to
include existing and proposed elevations at and adjacent to all
property lines. Drainage routed to the street must be directed
beneath the sidewalk and through the curb.
b. Submit a final surface water runoff evaluation for review and
approval showing existing and proposed facilities and methods of
draining the site without exceeding the capacity of any street or
adjacent storm drain facility.
c. Provide proof of coverage under NPDES General Construction
Activity Storm Water Permit, which includes a copy of the project
Exhibit "B"
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10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
permit number and two copies of the Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan.
d. Prepare an NPDES post-construction storm water management
plan in accordance with the Orange County Drainage Area
Management Plan (DAMP) that includes all Structural and Non-
Structural "Best Management Practices" for the project.
e. Submit and have approved a surface drainage/utility plan that
includes all Structural "Best Management Practices".
f. Provide two copies of the '~/Vater Quality Management Plan" that
includes a description of all applicable Structural and Non-
Structural "Best Management PractiCes" which may apply to this
project.
The proposed project will be subject to the City of Santa Aha Federal
Clean Water Protection Enterprise Fees.
Building plans shall reflect the restaurant be fitted with a grease
interceptor and shall be regularly maintained.
Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project developer shall submit
evidence to the City of Santa Ana of a payment between the developer
and the Santa Ana Unified School District to offset school facilities related
impacts.
Pdor to plan check approval, compliance shall be met with the California
Code of Regulations, Title 24, regarding pedestrian sidewalk for the
southwest corner public right-of-way and along the sidewalk along Main
Street between First and Walnut Streets.
This project involves construction activities that result in a land
disturbance of one or more acres. Project owner(s), including the
landowner and involved developers, must obtain coverage from the State
Water Resource Control Board under the General Construction Storm
Water Permit to discharge storm water associated with construction
activity.
Police Department
1. The existing building and required parking for the proposed use must
conform with the previsions of Chapter 8, Article II, Division 3 of the Santa
Ana Municipal Code (Building Security Ordinance). These code
conditions will require that the existing project's lighting, doorhvindow
locking devices and addressing be upgraded to current code standards.
Lighting standards cannot be located in required landscape planters.
2. The applicant shall be responsible for maintaining the premises free of
graffiti. All graffiti shall be removed within 24 hours of occurrence.
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Exhibit "B"
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All pay telephones shall be located inside the promises and designed to
allow outgoing calls only.
The petitioner(s) shall be responsible for maintaining the promises free of
litter.
No Loitering/Trespass" signs/placards shall be posted in the parking lot.
The posted signs must conform to Penal code Section 602.
Exhibit "B"
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ORDINANCE NO. NS-2642
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA REZONING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
100 SOUTH MAIN STREET FROM GENERAL
COMMERCIAL (C2) TO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 72
(SD-72) (AA NO. 2003-09) AND ADOPTING SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT NO. 72 (SD-72) FOR SAID PROPERTY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Aha does hereby find, determine
and declare as follows:
Amendment Application No. 2003-09 has been filed with the City of Santa
Aha to change the zoning distdct designation of certain real property located
at 100 South Main Street from General Commercial (C2) to Specific
Development No. 72 (SD-72). SD-72 would allow retail and service uses
(excluding bail bond); commercially operated professional studios; art
studios and/or galleries; restaurants (without ddve-thrus); ancillary banquet
facilities; Cyber cafes provided use is ancillary to a restaurant; residential
units and live/work units (with a Conditional Use Permit) and ceramic, potter,
glass blowing, and sculpturing studios (with a Conditional Use Permit).
The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana held a duly noticed
public hearing on December 22, 2003, on Amendment Application No.
2003-09, adopting Specific Development No. 72, General Plan
Amendment No. 2003-05, Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-31, and
Variance No. 2003-08 for the property located at 100 South Main and
determined by a vote of 6:0 (Cribb absent) to recommend that the City
Council adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2003-
08 and adopting Specific Development No. 72 and a resolution approving
General Plan Amendment No. 2003-05, Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-
31, and Variance No, 2003-08.
The Planning Commission determined that Amendment Application No.
2003-09 is consistent with the General Plan, including but not limited to its
goals and policies to:
1. Support live/work opportunities within specifically defined areas
(Policy 1.2).
2. Protect and enhance development sites and districts which are
unique community assets that enhance the quality of life (Goal 4.0).
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3. Encourage development which is compatible with, and supportive of
surrounding land uses (Policy 5.5).
4. Promote development which has a net community benefit and
enhances the quality of life. (Policy 5.1).
The City Council, prior to taking action on this ordinance, held a duly noticed
public hearing on January 20, 2004. The City Council also adopts as
findings all facts presented in the Request for Council Action dated January
20, 2004 accompanying this matter.
For these reasons, and each of them, Amendment Application No. 2003-09
is hereby found and determined to be consistent with the General Plan of
the City of Santa Ana and otherwise justified by the public necessity,
convenience, and general welfare.
Section 2. The City Council has reviewed and considered the information
contained in the initial study and the mitigated negative declaration and mitigation
monitoring program for Environmental Review No. 2003-100 prepared with respect to this
Project. It is determined that, as required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality
Act ("CEQA") and the State CEQA Guidelines, a mitigated negative declaration and
mitigation monitoring program adequately addresses the expected environmental impacts
of this Project. On the basis of this review, the City Council finds that there is no evidence
from which it can be faidy argued that the project will have a significant adverse effect on
the environment. The City Council hereby certifies and approves the mitigated negative
declaration and mitigation monitoring program and directs that the Notice of Determination
be prepared and filed with the County Clerk of the County of Orange in the manner
required by law.
Pursuant to Title XIV, California Code of Regulations ("CCR") § 735,5(c)(1), the
City Council has determined that, after considering the record as a whole, there is no
evidence that the proposed project will have the potential for any adverse effect on
wildlife resources or the ecological habitat upon which wildlife resources depend. The
proposed project exists in an urban environment characterized by paved concrete,
roadways, surrounding buildings and human activity. Therefore, pursuant to Fish and
Game Code § 711.2 and Title XiV, CCR § 735.5(a)(3), the payment of Fish and Game
Department filing fees is not required in conjunction with this project,
Section 3. The real property located at 100 South Main Street in Santa Ana is
hereby reclassified from General Commercial (C2) to Specific Development No. 72 (SD-
72). Amended Sectional District Map number 13-5-10 showing the above described
change in use district designation, shall be prepared and replace the current Maps.
Section 4. Specific Development No. 72 (SD-72) as attached to this Ordinance,
is approved and adopted in its entirety.
Section 5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of
this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of
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any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby
declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection,
sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more
sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or Portions be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
ADOPTED this day of ., 2004.
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph W. Fletcher
City Attorney
By:
Kylee O. Otto
Deputy City Attorney
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the
attached Ordinance No. NS-2642 to be the original ordinance adopted by the City
Council of the City of Santa Ana on , and that said ordinance was
published in accordance with the Charter of the City of Santa Ana.
Date:
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
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SECTION 1
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 72
(First and Main)
APPLICABILITY OF ORDINANCE
The specific development zoning district for the subject property, as
authorized by Chapter 41, Division 26, Section 41-593 et seq., of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code, is specifically subject to the standards and
regulations contained in this plan for the express purpose of establishing
land use regulations and standards. All other applicable chapters, articles,
and sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code shall apply unless
expressly waived or superseded by this ordinance.
SECTION 2
PURPOSE
This Specific Development Plan No. 72 (SD 72) sets forth the
development and design criteria for the project known as the Artist
Gateway, a mixed used development consisting of approximately 1.7
acres. The purpose of this Specific Development Plan is to permit
maximum flexibility in site planning and design to respond to market while
assuring high quality development and implementing the goals of the
General Plan.
SD 72 specifically will establish the following:
A. The authorized uses for the site;
B. Maximum authorized development densities;
C. Development and operational standards including:
1. Architectural Design
2. Parking requirements
3. Setback requirements
4. Building height limits
5. Maximum site coverages
6. Landscaping and signage standards
7. Public and Private Open Space
8. Enfomement policies
9. Signage
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OBJECTIVES
The SD-72 use district is hereby established for the express purpose of
protecting the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of the City
by promoting and enhancing the value of properties and encouraging
orderly development including:
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Flexibility of development in response to market conditions, while
achieving overall City and community goals.
Creation of live/work opportunities and moderately priced new
housing that encourage the arts and freelance market.
Capitalize on the Historic Downtown revitalization, the Artist Village,
and the live/work loft projects in the immediate area to allow an
opportunity for additional live/work p0ssibilities.
A visually harmonious development as viewed both internally and
externally.
A circulation system that is responsive to the needs of both
vehicular and pedestrian travel.
Landscaping that is appropriate to the level of development and
sensitive to the surrounding community.
Create an enhanced access to downtown that promotes a walkabie
community, which will assist in the. revitalization the local area.
SECTION 4 LOCATION
The Specific Development Plan No. 72 includes 1.7 acres and is located
at the southwest corner of First and Main Streets, bordered by Walnut
and Sycamore Streets. The histodc United Automotive building
occupies the northeast comer of the project site. On-site parking is
provided on the remainder of the project site.
Santa Ana's historic Downtown is located immediately to the north of this
development area. The Downtown area is a harmonious blend of
histodc buildings, the emerging Artist Village, as well as live/work
possibilities and a culturally enriched retail market. This intersection also
is recognized as a gateway that leads directly into the Downtown and
civic center area.
SECTION 5 USES PERMITTED
(a)
(b)
(c)
Retail and service uses, excluding bail bonds.
Commercially operated professional studios
The following creative arts uses:
i.
ii,
iii.
iv.
Fine arts studios and/or galleries
Fiber arts studios and/or galleries
Printing, lithography and calligraphy facilities
Photography studios
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(d)
(e)
(f)
Restaurants, cafes, and eating establishments, other than those
specified in Section 6, excludir establishments with drive-
thru window service.
~, adult entertainment businesses as defined in
SAMC section 41-1701.6, night clubs as defined in Chapter 11
and heavier commercial uses such as auto sales or~
~ itals shall be rohibited inthe SD.
Ancillary banquet facilities, subject to development and
operational standards set forth in section 41-199.1.
Cyber cafes as defined in Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) 41-
45, as an ancillary use to a restaurant, provided they are carried
on in accordance with sections 41-1.98.200 of the SAMC as it may
be amended from time to time, and provided a ministerial land
use certificate is first obtained in accordance with sections 41-675
through 41-677 of the SAMC. With the exception of Section 41-
198.200 (d), which states "N° persons shall be permitted to
consume alcohol on the premises" shall not be applied to Land
Use Certificates issued for properties within the Specific
Development No. 72.
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CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES
(a) Fourteen (14) Live/work units.
(b) Nine (9) housing units.
(c) Ceramic and pottery studios.
(d) Glass blowing and sculpturing studios
(e) On-site alcohol beverages control license as an ancillary use, in
conjunction with an eating establishment.
(f) Banquet facilities, as a primary use, subject to development and
operational standards set forth in section 41-199-.1.
(g) Retail markets having less than twenty thousand (20,000) square
feet.
(h) Indoor/Outdoor Entertainment as defined in Chapter 41 of the
SAMC.
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Standards for Commercial Development
Unless expressly waived or superseded by this ordinance, all commercial
development shall comply with the provisions as outlined within Chapter
41, Article 111, Division 13, C2 (General Commercial), of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code as it may be amended from time to time.
Standards for Live/Work Development
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a)
b)
Building height in Specific Development 72.
No structure shall exceed forty- five (45) feet in height.
Yard requirements Specific Development 72.
A setback of not less than 15 feet shall be required for any new
commercial building.
A setback of not less than five (5) feet along any property line to the
extent it serves to separate any off-street parking area from the
street.
Development Density in Specific Development 72
The floor area ratio for commercial development may not exceed 1.0.
Additional Development Standards
Development standards for SD 72 will be refined in conjunction with the
anticipated live/work project through an amendment. This will include
architectural design, setbacks and side yard requirements, building height
limits, maximum site coverage, private and public open space, guest and
customer parking requirements, landscaping standards, signage
standards, and public and private open space.
The restaurant must be maintained as a bona fide eating establishment.
An eating establishment as defined by the Alcoholic Beverage Control
Board and the Planning Commission must include the following items:
One conventional range/oven
An automatic dishwasher
A double sink
A 25 cubic foot refrigerator
A four-foot by six-foot food preparation area
The restaurant shall provide a grease interceptor and garbage
disposal.
Off-Street Parking Specific Development 72
The minimum off-street parking requirements for restaurants, cafes
and other eating establishments are as follows: ten (10) spaces for
each one thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor area, including
the open-air, plaza dining area.
The minimum off-street parking requirements for retail and service
uses not otherwise specified in this division are as follows: five (5)
spaces for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor area.
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c)
d)
Parking for the residential units shall be provided at a rate of one and a
half (1.5) spaces per unit. One space.per unit must be located in a
garage. Accessible guest parking at a rate of ten (10) percent of the
total number of parking spaces shall be provided.
Dedicated parking spaces shall be provided for the existing rental
housing component.
Landscaping requirements in Specific Development 72
a)
b)
c)
d)
A minimum five-foot landscaped front yard setback is required within
the parking areas along First Street, Main Street, Walnut Street, and
Sycamore Street.
The pedestrian plaza area should incorporate a double row of trees or
a specific pattern designed to lead pedestrians through the plaza to the
adjacent entrance of the building.
Vehicular parking may not be located within any required landscaped
area.
A combination of trees and shrubs as identified in the commercial
landscape standards shall be used on all street frontages. The on-site
tree should be the same or complement the designated street tree for
that particular street. Vines, such as Boston Ivy, shall be used on the
trash enclosure.
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Public Art in Specific Development 72
The plaza/courtyard area shall provide amenities that encourage
pedestrian use such as seating area and objects of public art. If water
features are included in the plaza/courtyard area or other landscaping
areas, the water feature shall use non-potable or recycled "gray water"
and specialized equipment to conserve water. The amenities provided
shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division as part of the
site plan review process.
Pedestrian Plazas and Walkways Specific Development 72
A pedestrian plaza is required in conjunction with the restaurant. The plaza
area shall be a minimum of 50 feet by 125 feet and abut on the west
elevation of the United Automotive Building. The plaza area shall be
enhanced, incorporating decorative paving and shall be enclosed with a
decorative wrought iron fence. The applicant will need to execute a Right-
of-Entry and License Agreement with the City to develop the plaza area on
this parcel.
Interior primary pedestrian walkways shall be a minimum of eight feet wide
and decorative in design. Walkways are those that connect a pedestrian
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from the parking area to the front entry. A four-foot handicap accessible
walkway is to be provided throughout the interior sidewalks and
courtyard/plaza areas.
The primary entrance door to the restaurant shall be located at the north
vestibule entry located on the west elevation to the building restaurant.
This entrance shall include an interior sound curtain to mitigate interior
restaurant ambient noise levels to the exterior. All doors on the west
elevation shall remain closed during business hours.
SECTION 8 OPERATIONAL STANDARDS
The existing United Automotive Building is listed in the Santa Ana
Register of Historical Property and has been categorized as
Contributive, Fa(~ade changes or modifications to structures listed on
the Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties are subject to review by
the Historical Resources Commission. Any new construction or
modification, or building relocation requires City review and building
permits.
Restaurant operations shall be closed at 12:00 a.m. midnight to all
patrons and allow for restaurant staff to conduct the necessary closing
procedures including clean up until 1!00 a.m. There shall be no
business operations between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
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The new infill residential component is permitted only in combination
with individual studios in a manner which provides an integrated working
and living environment;
All live/work units shall be at least one thousand (1000) square feet in
size.
The residential component of a live/Work unit shall meet the following
standards:
It shall have a space of at least five hundred (500) square feet of
residential living area.
It shall have access to separate bathroom facilities, including a water
closet, a wash basin, and a bathtub or shower.
It shall have separate kitchen facilities including a kitchen sink,
cooking appliances and refrigerator. All such facilities shall have a
clear working space of at least thirty (30) inches in front.
It shall comply with all Housing Code requirements as modified by
section 8-2700 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
Each individual unit shall accommodate facilities for a washer and
dryer.
The existing rental housing component shall meet the following
standards:
It shall have a space of at least three hundred and eighty-two
(382) square feet.
It shall have access to separate bathroom facilities, including a
water closet, a wash basin, and a'bathtub or shower.
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It shall have separate kitchen facilities including a kitchen sink,
cooking appliances and refrigerator. All such facilities shall
have a clear working space of at least thirty (30) inches in front,
It shall comply with all Housing Code requirements as modified
by section 8-2700 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
SECTION 9 SlGNAGE STANDARDS
All signage shall comply with the provisions as outlined within Chapter 41,
Article XI, "On-Premise Signs" of the Santa Ana Municipal Code as it may
be amended from time to time.
A planned sign program, pursuant to Sections 41-880 through 41-884 of
the Santa Ana Municipal Code, shall be required for all buildings to ensure
sign compatibility
SECTION 10 PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL APPROVALS
This is a key area for future development and this project will set the example for all
subsequent residential development in the area. To ensure the quality of the design
and the architectural style, as well as the layout of the units, any new development
project will require Planning Commission and City Council approvals.
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