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TITLE:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2005-01
AND MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2005-01 TO
ALLOW A CHURCH IN THE TWO-FAMILY
RESIDENCE (R2) ZONING DISTRICT AT
1201 WEST SECOND STREET -
STARLIGHT BAP~+-ST C~CH, APPLICANT
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APPROVED
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o Ordinance on 151 Reading
o Ordinance on 2nd Reading
o Implementing Resolution
o Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
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FILE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No.
2005-01 as conditioned and Minor Exception No. 2005-01 as conditioned.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
On February 28, 2005, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use
Permit No. 2005-01 as conditioned and Minor Exception No. 2005-01 as
conditioned by a vote of 6:0 (Cribb absent) to allow a church in the two-
family residence (R2) zoning district and allow an off-site parking lot
across the street at 1201 West Second Street. The Planning Commission
made no changes to the recommended conditions of approval outlined in the
attached staff report (Exhibit A) .
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
Ste en G. Hardi g
Executive Director
Planning & Building Agency
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PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE:
FEBRUARY 28, 2005
TITLE:
PUBLIC HEARING - FILED BY STARLIGHT
BAPTIST CHURCH FOR CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2005-01 AND MINOR EXCEPTION
NO. 2005-01 TO ALLOW A CHURCH IN THE
TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE (R2) ZONING DISTRICT
AT 1201 WEST SECOND STREET
Prepared by Ann Hsin-An Ni
APPROVED
D As Recommended
D As Amended
D Set Public Hearing For
DENIED
D Applicant's Request
D Staff Recommendation
CONTINUED TO
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2002-446.
2. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-01 as
conditioned.
3. Adopt a resolution approving Minor Exception No. 2005-01 as
conditioned.
DISCUSSION
Request of Applicant
Starlight Baptist Church is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 2005-01 to allow a church in the Two-Family Residence (R2) zoning
district at 1201 West Second Street and Minor Exception No. 2005-01 to
allow off-site parking on a lot across the street at 1137 West Second
Street.
Property Description
The subj ect property consists of two sites. Both sites are flat and
rectangular in shape. Site 1, the church parcel, is a 0.59-acre parcel
presently occupied by a church, a single-family residence and two
apartment units. Site 1 is located on the west side of Baker Street in
the Two-Family Residence (R2) zoning district and has a General Plan
land use designation of Low Density Residential at seven dwelling units
per acre (LR7). The property is surrounded by a combination of single-
family and multi-family residential to the north, south, east and west.
EXHIBIT A
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Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-01
Minor Exception No. 2005-01
February 28, 2005
Page 2
Site 2, the proposed parking lot, is a 0.28-acre parcel located on the
east side of Baker Street between Second and Third Streets and is
currently vacant. Site 2 is located in the Professional (P) zoning
district and has a General Plan land use designation of Low Density
Residential at seven dwelling units per acre (LR7). This property is
surrounded by a combination of single-family and multi-family
residential to the north, south, east and west (Exhibits 1 and 2) .
Project Description
The proposed project involves the demolition of the existing 2,200 square
foot church, the single-family residence and two apartment units, and the
construction of a new two-story, 7,651 square foot church with office
space, three classrooms and a community meeting room. The main assembly
room includes a pew-seating area that is designed for approximately 148
parishioners. The church will hold two services at 7:00 a.m. and 12:00
p.m. on Sundays (Exhibits 3 and 4) .
Access to the proposed proj ect will be provided from Second and Baker
Streets. A total of 50 parking spaces will be provided, exceeding the
minimum requirement by one space. Twenty-seven spaces will be located on-
site and the remaining 23 spaces will be on the adj acent parcel across
Baker Street. A minor exception is required to allow parking immediately
across a street.
The architectural style proposed for this proj ect will complement the
residential structures in the vicinity. The exterior material proposed
includes a metal seam roof, tile coping, brick veneer, and decorative
window surrounds. Additionally, stained glass windows from the existing
church are features to be used on the elevations (Exhibit 5).
Analysis of the Issues
The church use was originally established in 1941 by Second Baptist
Church. Starlight Baptist Church moved to this location in 1977 and has
been in operation for over 20 years. Due to the growth of the
congregation and a need to modernize their facilities, the Starlight
Baptist Church proposes to construct a new two-story, 7,651 square foot
church at the same location to replace the existing church. Since a
church use is conditionally permitted in the Two-Family Residence (R2)
zoning district under the current code, expansion of the church requires a
conditional use permit.
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Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-01
Minor Exception No. 2005-01
February 28, 2005
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The proposed church meets all development standards, including setbacks
and parking. A total of 27 parking spaces will be provided on-site with
the remaining 23 spaces provided on the site across Baker Street,
satisfying the minimum requirement for the sanctuary area of 49 spaces.
Additionally, high quality building materials are proposed which will
contribute to the overall quality of the neighborhood.
A clearly delineated pedestrian walkway is proposed to direct pedestrians
from the off-site parking lot to the intersection and to the main church
entrance. This walkway is intended to provide access to the church
building and improve pedestrian safety. Also, a six-foot high concrete
block wall is proposed along the west property of site 1 and the north and
east property lines of site 2 with a six to seven foot landscape planter
to provide adequate buffer to the adjacent residential use. Additionally,
twenty-one 24-inch box Brisbane Box (Tristania Conferta) will be planted
within the landscape area to provide screening and shade within the
parking area (Exhibit 6).
The architectural style proposed is designed to be compatible with the
scale, style and character of the surrounding neighborhood. The church
use is conditionally permitted within the zone and the proposal meets all
development standards. Further, the project complies with the provisions
set forth in the Two-Family Residence (R2) zoning district and the Land
Use Element of the General Plan. As a result, staff recommends approval
of Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-01 and Minor Exception No. 2005-01 as
conditioned (Exhibits 7 and 8) .
CEQA Compliance
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental
Review No. 2002-446 has been prepared for this project (Exhibit 9).
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EXHIBIT 6
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Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-01
February 28, 2005
Page 1 of 2
Findings of Fact
A.
Wi 11 the proposed
contribute to the
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use provide
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being of
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facility which will
neighborhood or the
The proposed church facility, as conditioned, will contribute
to the general well being of the neighborhood and the community
by providing religious and educational services that enhance
the local community.
B. 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?
The proposed church will not be detrimental to the general
welfare and safety of the surrounding businesses and residents.
The proposed church is in compliance with Chapter 41 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code with respect to parking, setbacks and
landscaping. Additionally, mitigation measures have been
incorporated to minimize the potential impacts generated from
the proposed project.
C.
Will the proposed
stability or future
the area?
use adversely affect the present economic
economic development of properties surrounding
The proposed church will provide an additional service to the
surrounding commercial and residential uses wi thin the
vicinity. The City's zoning code allows the church use in the
Two-Family Residence (R2) zoning district with a conditional
use permit. The church facility will provide services that
compliment the surrounding residential neighborhood. As
conditioned, the use should enhance rather than adversely
affect economic development or stability of the area.
D. will the proposed use comply with the regulations and conditions
specified in Chapter 41 for such use.
The proposed use will be in compliance with the applicable
sections of Chapter 41 of the Municipal Code with an approved
conditional use permit for the proposed church facility.
Additionally, the proposed church facility will be in
compliance with the mitigation measures identified in the
Negative Declaration.
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E. will the proposed use adversely affect the General Plan or any
specific plan of the City?
The proposed church is in an area designated Low Density
Residential, seven dwelling units per acre (LR7) in the
General Plan. The use is consistent with the General Plan and
zoning district that allows a church facility.
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Minor Exception No. 2005-01
February 28, 2005
Page 1 of 1
Findings of Fact
A. 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
minor exception with the intent and purpose of the provisions of
this Chapter.
There are special circumstances to the subject property. The
subject property contains two sites. Site 1 is located on the
northwest corner of Second and Baker Streets and Site 2 is
located across Baker Street on the northeast corner of Baker and
Second Streets. Sufficient parking will be provided on both
Site 1 and Site 2 for the proposed church use. Additionally, a
covenant is required to be recorded to restrict the use of the
parking lot on Site 2 for the church only.
B.
That the granting of a minor
preservation and enjoyment of
rights.
exception is necessary
one or more substantial
for the
property
The granting of the minor exception is necessary to develop the
property with a parking lot ancillary to the church use across
the street so that sufficient parking will be provided for the
church.
C.
That the granting of a minor exception will not
detrimental to the public welfare or injurious
property.
be
to
materially
surrounding
The granting of the minor exception will not be materially
detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding
property because the proposed parking lot complies with all
development standards set forth in Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code including setbacks and landscaping.
D. That the granting of a minor exception will not adversely affect the
General Plan of the City.
The granting of the minor exception will not adversely affect
the General Plan of the City since the proposed parking lot is
designed in conformance with the Professional zoning district
development standards and General Plan requirements.
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Conditions for Approval
Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-01 is approved subject to compliance, to
the reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Commission, 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 exercising 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
1. The proj ect shall remain in compliance with Site Plan Review
DP No. 2002-93.
2. Any amendment to this conditional use permit must be submitted
to the Planning Division for review. At that time, staff will
determine if administrative relief is available or the
conditional use permit must be amended.
3. The use of the property is limited to a church and related
parish buildings and activities. No thrift shops, food
distribution programs, full-time parochial school, nor
rehabilitation programming may occur on the premises.
4. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, a covenant to tie
the parking lot use at 1137 West Second Street with the church
across the street at 1201 West Second Street shall be recorded.
5. The starting and ending times of church services should be
spaced at least one hour to minimize the overlap of departing
attendees and arriving attendees.
6. Prior to issuance of building permits, the landscape plans
shall be revised to reflect 24 - inch boxed size trees and 5-
gallon shrubs for all required plants of this project.
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7. After proj ect occupancy, landscaping is to be maintained to
include the minimum level of plant materials installed at the
time of occupancy.
8. Public payphones, if provided, may only be located within
buildings or in the interior of the site.
Mitigation Measures
9. During construction, the contractor would be required to comply
with SCAQMD Fugitive Dust Rule 403 to suppress dust generated by
construction operations. To ensure compliance with SCAQMD
Fugitive Dust Rule 403, grading plans for the proposed project
shall reflect the appropriate notes.
10. All materials excavated or graded will be sufficiently watered
to prevent excessive amount of dust.
11. 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.
12. Streets surrounding the project site should be cleaned at the
end of each day of construction.
13. All materials transported off-site shall either be sufficiently
watered or securely covered to prevent excessive amounts of
dust.
14. The amount of area disturbed by clearing and earthwork
activities shall be minimized at all times.
15. Equipment engines shall be maintained in good condition and in
proper tune according to manufacturer's specifications.
16. To the extent feasible, gasoline powered equipment shall be used
for on-site and off-site construction activities.
17. Prior to the issuance of grading permit, the applicant shall
submit for review and approval a surface drainage/grading
plan/erosion control plan, prepared by a registered Civil
Engineer, showing the direction and means of flow to adj acent
streets. The plan is to include existing and proposed
elevations at and adj acent to all property lines. Drainage
routed to the street must be directed beneath the sidewalk and
through the curb.
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18. Prior to issuance of demolition permits, a remediation plan
shall be prepared and approved by the City of Santa Ana to
remove asbestos containing building materials.
19. The removal of asbestos containing building materials shall be
conducted by a state licensed contractor.
20. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the project applicant
shall provide proof of coverage under NPDES General Construction
Activity Storm Water Permit, which includes a copy of the
project permit number and two copies of the storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan.
21. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall
prepare an NPDES post-construction storm water management plan
per Orange County Drainage Area Management Plan (DAMP) that
includes all structural and non-structural Best Management
Practices.
a. Submit and have approved a surface drainage/utility plan
that includes all Structural Best Management Practices.
b. Provide two copies of the Water Quality Management plan
that includes a description of all applicable Structural
and Non- Structural Best Management Practices, which may
apply to this project.
22. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall
prepare a surface water runoff study to show existing and
proposed facilities and methods of draining the site without
exceeding the capacity of any street or adj acent storm drain
facility.
23. Grading plans and building plans for the proposed project shall
note that construction activities on the project site shall be
limited to the hours of 7: 00 a. m. to 8: 00 p. m. Monday through
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturdays and not permitted on
Sundays or federal holidays.
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B. Police Department
1. All structures and parking lot must conform to 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
devices and addressing be upgraded to current code standards.
Lighting standards cannot be located in required landscape
planters.
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Conditions for Approval
Minor Exception No. 2005-01 is approved subject to compliance, to the
reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Commission, 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 exercising the rights conferred by this minor exception.
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 minor
exception.
A. Planning Division
1. The proj ect shall remain in compliance with Site Plan Review
DP No. 2002-93.
2. Any amendment to this minor exception must be submitted to the
Planning Division for review. At that time, staff will
determine if administrative relief is available or the
conditional use permit must be amended.
3. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, a covenant to
tie the parking lot use at 1137 West Second Street with the
church across the street at 1201 West Second Street shall be
recorded.
4. The starting and ending times of church services should be
spaced at least one hour to minimize the overlap of departing
attendees and arriving attendees.
5. Prior to issuance of building permits, the landscape plans
shall be revised to reflect 24 - inch boxed size trees and 5-
gallon shrubs for all required plants of this project.
6.
After proj ect occupancy,
include the minimum level
time of occupancy.
landscaping is to be maintained to
of plant materials installed at the
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Mitigation Measures
7. During construction, the contractor would be required to comply
with SCAQMD Fugitive Dust Rule 403 to suppress dust generated by
construction operations. To ensure compliance with SCAQMD
Fugitive Dust Rule 403, grading plans for the proposed project
shall reflect the appropriate notes.
8. All materials excavated or graded will be sufficiently watered
to prevent excessive amount of dust.
9. 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.
10. Streets surrounding the project site should be cleaned at the
end of each day of construction.
11. All materials transported off-site shall either be sufficiently
watered or securely covered to prevent excessive amounts of
dust.
12. The amount of area disturbed by clearing and earthwork
activities shall be minimized at all times.
13. Equipment engines shall be maintained in good condition and in
proper tune according to manufacturer's specifications.
14. To the extent feasible, gasoline powered equipment shall be used
for on-site and off-site construction activities.
15. Prior to the issuance of grading permit, the applicant shall
submit for review and approval a surface drainage/grading
plan/erosion control plan, prepared by a registered Civil
Engineer, showing the direction and means of flow to adj acent
streets. The plan is to include existing and proposed
elevations at and adj acent to all property lines. Drainage
routed to the street must be directed beneath the sidewalk and
through the curb.
16.
Prior to issuance of demolition permits, a
shall be prepared and approved by the City
remove asbestos containing building materials.
remediation plan
of Santa Ana to
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17. The removal of asbestos containing building materials shall be
conducted by a state licensed contractor.
18. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the proj ect applicant
shall provide proof of coverage under NPDES General Construction
Activity Storm Water Permit, which includes a copy of the
project permit number and two copies of the storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan.
19. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall
prepare an NPDES post-construction storm water management plan
per Orange County Drainage Area Management plan (DAMP) that
includes all structural and non-structural Best Management
Practices.
a. Submit and have approved a surface drainage/utility plan
that includes all Structural Best Management Practices.
b. Provide two copies of the Water Quality Management plan
that includes a description of all applicable Structural
and Non-Structural Best Management Practices, which may
apply to this project.
20. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall
prepare a surface water runoff study to show existing and
proposed facilities and methods of draining the site without
exceeding the capacity of any street or adj acent storm drain
facility.
21. Grading plans and building plans for the proposed project shall
note that construction activities on the project site shall be
limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturdays and not permitted on
Sundays or federal holidays.
B. Police Department
1. All structures and parking lot must conform to 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
devices and addressing be upgraded to current code standards.
Lighting standards cannot be located in required landscape
planters.
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MAYOR
Miguel A. Pulido
MA YOR PRO TEM
Lisa Bist
COUNClLMEMBERS
Claudia C. Alvarez
Carlos Bustamante
Alberta D. Christy
Mike Garcia
Jose Solorio
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
PLANNING & BUILDING AGENCY
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-20)
P.O. Box 1988. Santa Ana, California 92702
(714) 667-2700. Fax (714) 973-1461
www.santa-ana,org
CITY MANAGER
David N. Ream
CITY ATTORNEY
Joseph W. Fletcher
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
Patricia E. Healy
NOTICE OF INTENT
TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
This is to inform the general public that the City of Santa Ana proposes to adopt a Negative Declaration
for the following project:
Project Title: Starlight Baptist Church
Project Description: The proposed project is a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a
church within a residential district. Additionally, a Minor Exception is
requested to allow an offsite parking area across the street from the
proposed project.
Project Location: 1201 West Second Street
Project Number: ER 2002-446
Public Review Period: 1-30-2005 to 2-19-2005
Hearing Date: 2-28-2005
Hearing Location: City of Santa Ana Council Chambers
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
The Negative Declaration and Initial Study as well as all referenced documents will be available for
public review at the City of Santa Ana Planning and Building Agency located at 20 Civic Center Plaza,
Santa Ana, California. Please submit any comments on the Negative Declaration to the City on or
before 2-17-2005. Please direct your comments to: Dan Bott, Environmental Coordinator, City of Santa
Ana, P.O. Box 1988, M-20, Santa Ana, CA, 92702.
If you have any questions or would like any additional information, please contact Dan Bott at (714)
667-2700.
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MA YOR
Miguel A. Pulido
MAYOR PRO TEM
Lisa Bist
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Claudia C. Alvarez
Car/os Bustamante
Alberta D. Christy
Mike Garcia
Jose Solorio
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
CITY MANAGER
David N. Ream
CITY ATTORNEY
Joseph W. Fletcher
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
Patricia E. Healy
PLANNING & BUILDING AGENCY
20 Civic Center Plaza (,\01-20)
P.O. BOX 1988 . Santa Ana, Caliiornia 92702
(7141 667-2700. Fax (714) 973-1461
www.sanra-ana.org
MITI.<3ATED NEGATIVE 'bECIJ~RAtlt>.N
Pursuant to the Procedures of the City of Santa Ana for implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act, the Environmental Evaluator has completed an Initial Study for
the project described below:
Project Number:
ER 2002.446
Applicant:
Starlight Baptist Church, 1201 W. Second St. Santa Ana, CA
Project Location I Address: 1201 West Second Street
Project Title I Description: The proposed project is a request for a Conditional Use
Permit to allow a church within a residential district. Additionally, a Minor Exception
is requested to allow an offsite parking area across the street from the proposed
project.
And does hereby find:
That although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case oecause of revisions to
the project and mitigation measures placed on the project, ~nd agreed to by the
applicant, reduce each impact to below a level of significance.
Signature: Y6N\. ....
Environmental Coordinator
Date:
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This determination is not final until adopted by the decision-making body or administrative
official, and a Notice of Determination is filed.
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Starlight Baptist Church
Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration ER 2002-446
REQUEST
The proposed project is a request for a Conditional Use Permit
to allow a church within a residential district. Additionally, a
Minor Exception is requested to allow an offsite parking area
across the street from the proposed project.
EXISTING SETTING
The project site is located 1201 West Second Street. The
property is located within the Two-Family Residence (R2) zoning
district and has a General Plan land use designation of Low
Density Residential at seven dwelling units per acre (LR7). The
site is surrounded by single-family residences to the east,
multi-family residences to the west, a combination of single-
family and multi-family residences to the south and the north.
The project includes two sites, site 1 is approximately 0.59
acres in area and site 2 is 0.28 acres in size. Both sites are
flat and rectangular in shape. Site 1 is presently occupied by,
a church, one single-family residence and two apartment units.
Si te 2 is currently vacant. The property is located on both
sides of Baker Street, between Second and Third Streets. Baker,
Second and Third Streets are designated non-arterial streets in
the General Plan Circulation Element.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project involves the construction of a new 7,151 square foot
church with meeting room, offices and classrooms to replace the
existing 2,200 square foot church facility, single family
dwelling and apartment structure. The interior seating capacity
is designed for approximately 148 parishioners. The church will
hold two services at 7:00 am and 12:00 pm on Sundays.
Access to the project would be provided from Second and Baker
Streets. A total of 51 parking spaces would be on-site with 28
spaces on Site 1 and the remaining 23 spaces provided on the
adjacent Site 2.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS
The following is an environmental analysis on the proposed
project, based on the City of Santa Ana's CEQA Environmental
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Checklist. For each environmental issue, the analysis identifies
the level of impact that is anticipated to occur. Where needed,
mitigation measures have been identified to reduce potential
impacts to a level that is below significant.
I. AESTHETICS
A. Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?
B. Damage scenic resources, including but not limited to
trees, rock outpourings and historic buildings within a
State highway?
No Impact
The City's Urban Design Element indicates that there are no
scenic vistas or scenic resources on the project site or within
the nearby vicinity. Additionally, there are no State Highways
near the project site. Therefore, implementation of the proposed
project would not result in adverse impacts to any onsite or
adjacent scenic resource.
C. Substantially degrade the existing visual character or
quality of the site and it's surrounding?
Less Than Significant Impact
According to the City's Urban Design Element, the project site
is located within the Flower Park Design District. The Urban
Design Element establishes goals and policies to help guide the
design of development projects proposed within a Design
District. Specifically, land uses proposed within a Design
District should exhibit high quality design and should
incorporate design elements that are proportional and
aesthetically related to the District setting.
Through the City's development review process the proposed
project has been determined to be consistent with the intent of
the Urban Design Element. Compliance with the Urban Design
Element would reduce potential aesthetic impacts to a level
considered less than significant. Therefore, implementation of
the proposed project would not degrade the existing visual
character of the project site or the surrounding area.
D. Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which
would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?
Less Than Significant Impact
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Implementation of the proposed project would not introduce
substantial amounts of new lighting into the project area.
Therefore, the proposed would not result in significant light
and glare impacts within the project area.
II. AGRICULTURE
A. Convert Prime Far.mland, Unique Far.mland or Far.mland of
Statewide Importance to non-agriculture use?
B. Conflict with existing zoning for agriculture use or a
Williamson Contract?
C. Involve other changes in the existing environment, which,
due to their location or nature, could individually or
cumulatively result in loss of Far.mland, to non-agriculture
use?
No Impact
According to the California Department of Conservation Farmland
Mapping and Monitoring Program and the City's General Plan, the
project site does not contain prime or unique farmland.
Additionally, based on a site visit conducted by the City's
Environmental Coordinator, the project site is currently not in
agricultural production. Implementation of the proposed project
would not result in the loss of any prime or unique farmland.
III. AIR QUALITY
A. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of applicable Air
Quality Attainment Plan or congestion Management Plan?
No Impact
The proposed project site is located within the South Coast Air
Basin and subject to the requirements of the Clear Air Act at
both the Federal and State level, as implemented by the South
Coast Air Quality Management District. The South Coast Air
Quality Management Plan (AQMP) is the primary planning document
to monitor if air quality standards and objectives are being
achieved in the South Coast Air Basin. The air quality
objectives in the AQMP are based upon population and growth
projections provided in regional plans and local general plans.
A project could be in conflict with the AQMP if it results in
population and growth impacts beyond those identified in a
regional plans and/or local general plans.
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The proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan
and would not exceed the population and growth projections for
the City. Therefore, it would not be in conflict with the
population and growth projections established in the South Coast
Air Quality Management District AQMP.
B. Violate any stationary source air quality standard or
contribute to an existing or proposed air quality
violation?
C. Resul t in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any
criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-
attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air
quality standard?
Less Than Significant Impact
As mentioned previously, the South Coast Air Quality Management
District (SCAQMD) regulates air quality in the South Coast Air
Basin. The South Coast Air Basin is currently a non-attainment
area for carbon monoxide, ozone, particulate matter and nitrogen
dioxide. The SCAQMD considers an a~r quality impact to be
significant if it exceeds the thresholds identified below.
EMISSION THRESHOLDS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Pollutant Construction Tons/
Pounds/Day Quarter
Carbon Monoxide 550 24.75
Reactive Organic
Compounds 75 2.5
Nitrogen Oxides 100 2.5
Particulate
Matter 150 6.75
Project
Operations
Pounds/Day
550
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55
150
Long-Ter.m Operational Air Quality Impacts
The primary source of long-term operational emissions associated
with the proposed project would be generated by vehicle travel
to and from the project site. However, mobile emissions
generated by the proposed project are expected to be less than
significant. A relatively minor amount of gaseous emissions
would also occur from natural gas and electricity usage. Less
than significant long-term air quality impacts are anticipated
to occur.
Short-ter.m Constructed Related Air Quality Impacts
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Construction operations associated with the proposed project
could potentially result in short-term increases in particulate
mater, and to a lesser degree increases in carbon monoxide and
ozone. Peak day construction emissions for most pollutants
arising from construction of the proposed proj ect would occur
during the grading and demolition phases.
Using the South Coast Air Quality Management District CEQA Air
Quality Handbook as a guideline, the threshold for potentially
significant short-term air quality impacts would involve the
grading of 1,309,000 square feet of area and the demolition of
23,214,000 cubic feet of building area. Assuming grading of the
whole project site, approximately 43,000 square feet of area
would be graded and 85,800 cubic feet of existing structure
would be demolished. The amount of grading and demolishing
acti vi ties for the proposed proj ect would be considerably less
than the threshold of significance established in the CEQA Air
Quality Handbook. Less than significant short-term air quality
impacts would be associated with the implementation of the
proposed project. While the construction related emissions
associated with the proposed project would not exceed the
thresholds established by the SCAQMD, the emissions could be a
nuisance to other existing land uses in the nearby vicinity of
the proj ect site. To minimize short-term construction related
air impacts within the project area the following project
enhancement measure shall be implemented.
Project Enhancement Measure
During construction, the contractor would be required to comply
with SCAQMD Fugitive Dust Rule 403 to suppress dust generated by
construction operations. To ensure compliance with SCAQMD
Fugitive Dust Rule 403, grading plans and demolition plans for
the proposed project shall reflect the following notes:
1. All material excavated or graded will be sufficiently
watered to prevent excessive amounts of dust.
2. All clearing
during period
averaged over
smog episodes.
and earthwork activities shall cease
of high winds (winds greater than 25 mph
one hour) or during Stage 1 or Stage 2
3. Streets surrounding the project site should be cleaned
at the end of each day of construction.
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4. All material transported offsite shall
sufficiently watered or securely covered
excessive amounts of dust.
either be
to prevent
5. The amount of area disturbed by clearing and earthwork
activities shall be minimized at all times.
6. Equipment engines shall be
condition and in proper
manufacturer's specifications.
maintained in
tune according
good
to
7. To the extent
shall be used
activities.
feasible, gasoline powered equipment
for onsite and offsite construction
D.
Expose Sensitive
concentrations?
receptors
to
substantial
pollutant
Less than Significant Impact
The proposed project site is surrounded by residential uses. It
is anticipated that less than significant long-term and short-
term impacts would be associated with the proposed project.
Therefore, implementation of the proposed project would not
expose sensitive receptors to any substantial concentrations of
air quality pollutants.
E. Create obj ectionable odors affecting a substantial number
of people?
Less Than Significant Impact
Implementation of the proposed project would not generate
significant long-term operational odors. Construction equipment
and operations associated with the proposed project could
potentially result in odor impacts. However, the odors would be
short-term and would not be considered significant.
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
(A) Have a substantial adverse impact, either directly or
through habitat modifications, on any species identified
as a candidate, sensitive or special status species in
local or regional plans, policies or regulations or by
the California Department of Fish and game or U. S. Fish
and Wildlife Services?
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(B) Have a substantial adverse impact on any riparian habitat
or natural community identified in local or regional
plans, policies, and regulations or by the California
Department of Fish and game or U. S. Fish and Wildlife
Service?
(C) Adversely impact federally protected wetlands either
individually or in combination with the known or probable
impacts of other activities through direct removal,
filling hydrological interruption, or other means?
(D) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting
biological resources, such as tree preservation policy or
ordinance?
No Impact
According to the California Department Fish and Game Natural
Diversity Data Base and the City's General plan EIR, there are
no sensitive biological resources located on the project site.
Therefore, implementation of the proposed project would not
result in any adverse impacts to any onsite sensitive biological
resources.
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES
(A) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a
historical resource as defined in Section 15064.5?
No Impact
According to the National Register of Historical Structures and
the City of Santa Ana Local List of Historical Properties, there
are no historical structures on the project site. Therefore,
implementation of the proposed project would not result in
significant impacts to any historic resource.
(B) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a
unique archaeological resource pursuant to Section 15064.5?
(C) Directly or indirectly disturb or destroy a unique
paleontogical resource or site?
(D) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside
of for.mal cemeteries.
No Impact
According to the City's General Plan Land Use Element EIR, there
are no known or recorded archaeological or paleontological
resources on or within the vicinity of the project site.
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Additionally, the project site is currently improved. The
probability for the discovery of unknown cultural resources
would be low. Therefore, implementation of the proposed project
would not result in impacts to unknown cultural resources that
could be present on the project site.
VI. GEOLOGY/SOILS
A-I. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the
most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map
issued by the State geologist for the area or based on
other substantial evidence of a known fault?
No Impact
According to the City's General Plan Land Use Element EIR, the
project site is not located within a current Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zone. Therefore, the potential for surface
rupture due to faulting occurring beneath the site during the
design life of the proposed project is considered low.
A-2. Strong seismic Ground shaking?
Less Than Significant Impact
The project site is situated within a highly active seismic
region of southern California. A total of 38 active faults have
been identified within an approximate 60-mile radius of the
project site. The Newport/Inglewood Fault located approximately
13 miles south from the City of Santa Ana is considered to be
one of the most dominant faults in regard to potential seismic
shaking impacts. The project site could potentially be subject
to a maximum credible horizontal ground acceleration of 0.30g
from a magnitude 6.9 earthquake along the Newport/Inglewood
fault zone. A seismic event of this scale could potentially
result in significant damage to the proposed project. However,
the risks at the project site are similar to many other areas in
Southern California region. To minimize potential seismic
shaking impacts, the proposed project would be subject Seismic
Shaking Standards of the Uniform Building Code. Compliance with
the Uniform Building Code would reduce potential impacts
associated with seismic activity to a level that would be less
than significant.
A-3. Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction?
Less Than Significant Impact
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Soil liquefaction occurs when loose soil deposits below the
water table are subject to large ground accelerations generated
from seismic events. According to the City's General Plan Land
Use Element ErR, the project site is located in an area that is
characterized with low liquefaction hazard potential. To
minimize potential liquefaction impacts, the proposed project
would be subject Seismic Shaking Standards of the Uniform
Building Code. Compliance with the Uniform Building Code would
reduce potential liquefaction impacts to a level considered less
than significant.
A-4. Landslides
No Impact
The project site is flat without any topographical relief.
According to the City's General Plan, there are no landslide
planes on the project site. Therefore, implementation of the
project would not result in adverse impacts in regards to
landslides.
B. Would the project result in substantial soil erosion or the
loss of topsoil?
Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated
Erosion refers to the removal
surfaces by water or wind.
intensified with an increase in
channels and by the removal of
soil exposed.
of soil from exposed bedrock
The effects of erosion are
slope, the narrowing of runoff
groundcover, which leaves the
Construction operations for the proposed proj ect would require
the excavation of onsite soils. The uncovered soils on the
project site could potentially result in erosion and
sedimentation impacts to onsite and offsite drainage facilities.
This potential impact could increase during periods of rain. To
reduce potential erosion impacts to a level considered less than
significant, the following mitigation measure shall be
implemented.
Mitigation Measure
· Prior to the issuance of a grading permit the applicant
shall submit for review and approval a surface
drainage/grading plan/erosion control plan, prepared by a
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registered Civil Engineer, showing the direction and means
of flow to adjacent streets. The plan is to include
existing and proposed elevations at and adj acent to all
property lines. Drainage routed to the street must be
directed beneath the sidewalk and through the curb.
c. Would the project result in the loss of a unique geological
feature?
No Impact
According to the City's General Plan Land Use Element EIR, the
project site does not contain any unique geologic features.
Therefore, implementation of the project would not result in
adverse impacts to any unique geologic feature.
D. In the project located on strata or soil that is unstable
or that would become unstable as a result of the project
and potentially result in on-or off-site landslide, lateral
spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
Less Than Significant Impact
According the City's General Plan Land Use Element ErR, the
project site is located on Chino Silty Clay Loam Soils that have
moderate shrink/swell potential, high corrosion potential to
uncoated steel and low corrosion potential to concrete. The soil
conditions on the project site would not provide a constraint
that would prevent the development of the proposed project. As
part of the City's development review process a geotechnical
study would be prepared to identify the necessary improvements
to ensure the long-term goetechnical stability of the project
site.
E. Where sewers are not available for the disposal of
wastewater is the soil capable of supporting the use of
septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems?
No Impact
The project site is an improved building site with an improved
sewer system. In terms of geological stability, the project site
would be able to support the expansion of additional sewer
facilities if needed.
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VII. HAZARDS/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
A. Create a significant hazard to the
environment through the routine transport,
of hazardous materials?
public
use or
or the
disposal
B. Emit hazardous emissions or
hazardous materials, substance
mile of an existing or proposed
handle hazardous or acutely
or waste within one-quarter
school?
Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated
The proposed project involves the construction and operation of
a church facility and an associated offsite parking area. The
long-term operation of the proposed project would not involve
the routine transportation, disposal or emission of hazardous
materials or waste. However, the long-term operation and
construction operations of the proposed project could involve
the handling and storage of incidental amounts of hazardous
substances such paints, solvents and other types of cleaners.
The project would be required to comply with local, state and
federal requirements regarding the handling and storage of
hazardous materials. Compliance with local, state and federal
regulations and laws regarding the handling, storage and
transportation of hazardous materials would reduce potential
long-term hazardous material hazard impacts to a level
considered less than significant.
Construction operations for the proposed project would involve
the demolition of four existing structure on the project site.
Due to the age of the building, there is concern that the
structure could contain asbestos containing building materials.
To determine the presence of asbestos containing building
materials, an asbestos survey was prepared for the structures
proposed for demolition. The survey was prepared by, Common
Sense Safety, Inc in March of 2003. The survey is available for
review at the City of Santa Ana Planning Department.
During the survey each structure was visually inspected to
identify the location, type and quantity of suspected asbestos
containing materials. Samples were taken from each structure and
analyzed. The analysis determined that asbestos containing
building materials were present in two of the buildings on the
project site. Without adequate remediation, proposed demolishing
activities to these buildings could release asbestos particles
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into the air, potential resulting in health hazards to workers.
To avoid potential impacts associated with the release of
asbestos containing building materials, the following mitigation
measures shall be implemented.
Mitigation Measure
. Prior to the issuance of demolition permits, a remediation
plan shall be prepared and approved by the City of Santa
Ana to remove asbestos containing building materials.
. The removal of asbestos containing building materials shall
be conducted by a state licensed contractor.
C. Be located on a site which is located on a list of
hazardous material sites compiles pursuant to Government
Code Section 659662.5 and, as a result, would it create a
significant hazard to the public or the environment?
No Impact
According to the City's Fire Department, the project site is not
identified as a hazardous material site. Implementation of the
proposed project would not create a significant hazard to the
public or the environment.
D. For a project located within an airport land use plan or
where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles
where a public airport or public use airport, would the
project result in a safety hazard for people residing or
working in the project area?
No Impact
According to the Orange County Airport Environs Land Use Plan,
the project site is not located within an accident potential
zone, clear zone or FAA Notification Area. Therefore,
implementation of the proposed project would not result in any
airport related safety hazards to people residing in or working
within the project area.
VIII. HYDROLOGY/WATER QUALITY
A. Violate Regional Water Quality Control Board water quality
standards or waste discharge requirements?
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E. Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?
I. Result in an increase in pollutant discharges to receiving
waters?
N. Tributary to an already impaired water body, as listed on
the Clean Water Act Section 303(d) list. If so, can it
result in an increase in any pollutant of which the body is
already impaired?
R. Cause or contribute to an exceedance of applicable surface
or groundwater receiving water quality objectives or
degradation of beneficial uses?
Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated
The City of Santa Ana is included within four watersheds, San
Diego Creek, Santa Ana River, Talbert and Westminster. Each of
these watershed areas are under the jurisdiction of the Santa
Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board and subject to the
objectives, water quality standards and Best Management Practice
requirements established in the Santa Ana River Basin Plan and
Orange County Drainage Area Management Plan.
The City of Santa Ana does not contain any impaired water
bodies, as defined by Section 303 of the Clean Water Act.
However, the City does contain several drainage facilities that
convey surface water runoff into bodies of water that are
classified as impaired.
The long-term operation of the proposed project would not
involve routine waste discharges that would be in conflict with
water quality standards established by the State Regional Water
Quality Control Board. The primary source of potential adverse
water quality impacts associated with the operation of the
proposed project would be from nuisance flows. Nuisance flows is
defined as runoff that occurs during periods that are not
usually associated with rainfall, and are most commonly produced
from landscaping irrigation, leaking pipes, and water used to
wash off surfaces tributary to the street. Since nuisance flows
usually originates in the street, they commonly contain many
common pollutants found in streets such as oil and grease and
sediment. Additionally, surface water runoff generated from the
project site during construction operations could be degraded
potentially resulting in adverse water quality impacts to
downstream receiving waters. To reduce potential water quality
impacts to a level considered less than significant the
following mitigation measures shall be implemented.
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Mitigation Measures
. Prior to the issuance of grctding permits, the project
applicant shall provide proof of coverage under NPDES
General construction Activity Storm Water Permit, which
includes a copy of the project permit number and two copies
of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.
. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the project
applicant shall prepare an NPDES post-construction storm
water management plan per Orange County Drainage Area
Management Plan (DAMP) that includes all structural and
non-structural Best Management Practices for the project.
a.
Submit and
plan to
Practices.
have
include
approved a surface
all structural
drainage/utility
Best management
b. Provide two copies of the Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP) that includes a description of all-applicable
Structural and Non-Structural Best Management Practices,
which would apply to this project.
B. Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere
substantially with groundwater recharge such that there
would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of
the local groundwater table level.
Q. Have a potentially significant adverse impact on
groundwater quality?
No Impact
The City of Santa Ana receives 66% of its water from underground
water supplies. The underground water basin in the City ranges
from -50 feet to +40 feet, above sea level. Construction
operations for the proposed project would not involve dewatering
operations. The long-term operation of the proposed project
would not have any impact on groundwater supplies. Additionally,
the proposed project would not interfere with ground water
recharge because the site is not located in an area that is
known to recharge the ground water system.
c. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site
or area, including through the alteration of the course of
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stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount
of surface runoff in a manner, which would result in flooding
on or off-site?
D. Create or contribute runoff water which, would exceed the
capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems
or provide substantial additional sources of polluted run-off?
L. Result in increased impervious surfaces and associated runoff?
M. Create a significant adverse environmental impact to drainage
patterns due to changes in runoff flow rates or volumes.
Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated
The City of Santa Ana has a Master Plan of Drainage to guide the
construction of drainage facilities in the City. The existing
drainage facilities in the City include a series of underground
storm drain systems, open storm drain systems, catch basins and
natural drainages. A significant drainage impact can occur when
existing rates of surface water runoff are increased and
existing drainage facilities are unable to accommodate the
additional rates of runoff. Existing rates of surface water
runoff can increase through the introduction of additional
amounts of impervious surfaces, or through changes to existing
drainage patterns.
The project site and surrounding project area is currently
improved with drainage facilities. Site preparation associated
with the proposed project could alter the direction of existing
drainage patterns on the project site. Changes to current
drainage patterns could potentially impact the capacity of
existing drainage facilities within the project area. To ensure
that existing drainage facilities are not adversely impacted by
the proposed project, the following mitigation measure shall be
implemented.
Mitigation Measure
.
Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall
prepare a surface water runoff study to show existing and
proposed facilities and methods of draining the site without
exceeding the capacity of any street or adjacent storm drain
facility.
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F. Place housing within a lOO-year floodplain, as mapped on a
federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map
or other flood hazard delineation map?
G. Place within a lOO-year floodplain structures which would
impede or redirect flood flows?
H. Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss,
injury, or death involving flooding, including flooding as
a result of failure of a levee or dam.
No Impact
According to the Flood Rate Insurance Map 0602320257H the
project site is not located within a IOO-Year Flood Zone and
would not be subject to IOO-year flood impacts.
J. Result in significant alteration of receiving water quality
during or following construction.
K. Could the proposed project result in increased erosion
downstream?
Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated
Construction operations for the proposed proj ect would require
the excavation of onsite soils. The uncovered soils on the
project site could potentially result in erosion and
sedimentation impacts to onsite and offsite drainage facilities.
This potential impact could increase during periods of rain.
Through the implementation of mitigation measures identified in
Section VIII of this initial study potential erosion impacts
would be reduced to a level considered less than significant.
O. Tributary to other environmentally sensitive areas? If so,
can it exacerbate already existing sensitive conditions?
P. Have a potentially significant environmental impact or
surface water quality to either marine, fresh or wetland
waters?
S. Impact aquatic, wetland or riparian habitat?
Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated
According to the City's General Plan Land Use Element EIR, there
are no sensitive marine waters, fresh waters or wetlands in the
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City. However, the City does contain several local drainage
systems that convey drainage flows to sensitive marine
resources. Pollutants conveyed through these drainage systems
could adversely impact sensitive marine resources. Construction
operations and the long term operation of the proposed project
could discharge pollutants into local drainage systems that
could potentially convey water quality pollutants to sensitive
marine resources downstream of the project site. Through the
implementation of mitigation measures identified in Section VIII
of this initial study potential water quality impacts to
downstream marine resources would be reduced to a level
considered less than significant.
IX. LAND USE/PLANNING
A. Physically divide an established community?
No Impact
The proposed project is conditionally permitted within
residential areas. To meet the parking requirements for the
project, the applicant is requesting approval of a Minor
Exception to allow for an offsite parking area across the street
from the proposed church. No adverse land use impacts would be
associated with the proposed church. A combination of
landscaping and perimeter walls would be provided for the
proposed offsite parking to minimize land use impacts to nearby
residential areas.
B. Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or
regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project
adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect?
Less Than Significant Impact
The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and
conditionally allowed under the City's Zoning Ordinance.
Additionally, the proposed project is requesting approval of
Minor Exception to allow for offsite parking. With approval of
the Conditional Use Permit and Minor Exception the proposed
project would not be conflict with relevant planning programs in
the City.
C. Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or
natural community plan?
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No Impact
According to the City's General Plan, the project site is not
included within any habitat conservation plan or any natural
community conservation plan.
X. MINERAL RESOURCES
A. Result in the loss of availability of a locally important
mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local
general plan, specific plan or other land use plan?
No Impact
According to the City's General Plan there are no areas
designated as Significant Mineral Aggregate Resource Areas.
Therefore, implementation of the proposed project would not
result in the loss of any regionally or locally important
mineral resource.
XI. NOISE
A. Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in
excess of standards established in local general plan or
noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies.
C. A substantial per.manent increase in ambient noise levels in
the project vicinity above levels existing without the
project.
Less Than Significant Impact
The proposed project involves the construction of a church and
parish hall and offsite parking area. The project site is
surrounded by residential uses. The proposed project would not
significantly increase traffic volumes and associated mobile
source noise impacts in the project area. Additionally, the
project includes a request to construct a 6-foot high block wall
around the parking area of the church and along the offsite
parking area. The proposed block wall would reduce potential
noise impacts generated from the proposed parking area.
Implementation of the proposed project would not significantly
increase ambient noise levels or expose people to noise levels
In excess of City standards.
B. Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive
groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels?
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No Impact
The proposed project would only require conventional
construction equipment and building practices. No significant
ground borne noise impacts or ground borne vibration impacts
would be associated with the proposed project.
D. A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient
noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing
without project.
Less Than Significant Impact
Construction activities and construction equipment staging
operations associated with the proposed project could
potentially result in noise impacts to nearby residential land
uses. Construction operations for the proposed project would be
required to comply with City's Noise Ordinance. Construction
hours would be limited to 7 AM to 8 PM Monday through Friday, 8
AM to 8 PM Saturday, and not permitted on Sundays or federal
holidays. Compliance with the noise ordinance would reduce
short-term construction noise impacts to a level considered less
than significant. To ensure compliance with the City's Noise
Ordinance, the following project enhancement shall be
implemented.
Project Enhancement Measure
. Grading, Demolition and Building Plans for the proposed
project shall specify that construction activities shall be
limited to the hours of 7 AM to 8 PM Monday through Friday, 8
AM to 8 PM Saturday, and not permitted on Sundays or federal
holidays.
E. For a project located within an airport land use plan or
where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of
a public airport or public use airport, would the project
expose people residing or working in the project area to
excessive noise levels?
No Impact
According to the Orange County Airport Environs Land Use Plan,
the proposed project site is not located within an area that is
subject to high levels of aircraft noise.
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XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING
A. Induce substantial population growth in an area, either
directly or indirectly through extension of roads or other
infrastructure.
B. Displace substantial numbers of existing housing,
necessitating the construction of replacement housing
elsewhere.
C. Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
No Impact
Direct growth inducing impacts are generally associated with
aspects of a proj ect that could remove obstacles to population
growth or other growth such as a major expansion of a wastewater
treatment plant or upgrading of regional master plan
infrastructure and facilities that would facilitate new
development. Indirect or secondary growth inducing impacts
consists of growth inducted in the region by the demand for
additional housing as a result of employment generation, and
demand for goods and services associated with population
increases caused by, or attracted to, an area as a result of new
development.
The proposed project involves the construction of a church
facility and associated offsite parking area. Implementation of
the proposed project would not induce additional population
growth into the area. Nor would it displace any existing
households or housing.
XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES
Fire Protection: Less than Significant Impact
The Santa Ana Fire Department would provide fire protection and
emergency medical services for the proposed project.
Implementation of the proposed project would not significantly
increase the demands for fire protection services. The fire
department has indicated that under existing levels of manpower
and equipment, they would have the ability to provide adequate
fire protection services. Additionally, through the City's
development review process, the fire department has identified a
number of requirements to ensure that adequate fire protection
services would be available. Implementation of the proposed
project would result in less than significant impacts to fire
protection services.
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Police Protection: Less than Significant Impact
The Santa Ana Police Department would provide police protection
services for the proposed project. Implementation of the
proposed project would not significantly increase the demand for
police protection services. The police department has indicated
that under existing levels of manpower and equipment, they would
have the ability to provide adequate police protection services.
Through the City's development review process, the police
department has identified a number of requirements to ensure
that adequate police protection services would be available.
Implementation of the proposed project would result in less than
significant impacts to police protection services.
Schools: Less Than Significant Impact
The proposed project is located within the boundaries of the
Santa Ana Unified School District. Presently, existing schools
within the District are operating at capacity. Implementation of
the proposed project would not generate a need for new school
facilities. However, to help mitigate cumulative impacts that
could be associated with new development, the proposed project
would be subject to school impact fees. The payment of impact
fees to the District would reduce cumulative impacts to school
services to a level below significant
Parks, Other Public Facilities: No Impact
The proposed project involves the construction of a church
facility. Implementation of the proposed project would not
increase demands for new park facilities, other public
facilities or any adverse impacts on existing park facilities.
XIV. RECREATION
A. Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood
and regional parks or other recreational facilities such
that substantial physical deterioration of the facility
would occur or be accelerated?
B. Does the project include recreational facilities or require
the construction or expansion of recreational facilities,
which might have an adverse physical effect on the
environment.
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No Impact
The proposed project involves the construction of a church
facility. Implementation of the proposed project would not
increase the demands for new recreation facilities or have an
adverse impact on any existing recreational services or
facilities.
XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC
A. Cause an increase in traffic, which is substantial in
relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the
Street system?
Less Than Significant Impact
The proposed project would replace and existing church.
According to the City's Public Works Department, there would be
no significant increase in vehicle trips. Additionally, the
proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and the
traffic projections in the Circulation Element. Existing levels
of service of roadways segments and intersections within the
project area would not decrease.
B. Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of
service standard established by the county congestion
management agency for designated roads or highways?
Less Than Significant Impact
The Orange County Congestion Management Program requires a
traffic impact analysis to be prepared for developments that
generate 2,400 or more vehicle trips per day and that would
directly impact the CMP Highway System. The proposed project
would not exceed the daily vehicle trip criteria established by
the Orange County Management Program and therefore would have
less than a significant impact on the Orange County Congestion
Management Program.
c. Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including
either an increase in traffic levels or a change in
location that results in substantial safety risks?
No Impact
The proposed project involves the construction of a church and
parish hall. Implementation of the proposed project would not
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result in any changes to air traffic patterns. Nor would the
proposed project result in any substantial safety risks related
to aircraft traffic.
D. Substantially increase hazards to a design feature
No Impact
As part of the propose project, vehicle access and pedestrian
access improvements would occur. Implementation of the proposed
project would not increase vehicle or pedestrian hazards.
E. Result in inadequate emergency access
J..'"j.
No Impact
As part of the City's development review process, the Fire
Department has reviewed the proposed project for potential
impacts in regards to emergency access. The Fire Department has
indicated that adequate emergency access would be provided.
F Result In Inadequate parking capacity
Less Than Significant Impact
Per the City's Zoning Code, a total of 74 parking spaces are
required. A total of 51 of the parking spaces would be on-site
with 28 spaces on Site 1 and the remaining 23 spaces provided
offsite on the adjacent Site 2. No adverse parking impacts
would be associated with the proposed project.
(G) Conflict with adopted policies supporting alternative
transportation
No Impact
The proposed project would not be in conflict with any adopted
policies regarding alternative modes of transportation. Public
transportation facilities would still be available in the
project area to provide public access to the project site.
XVI. UTILITIES
A. Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable
Regional Water Quality Control Board?
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B. Require or result in the construction of new water or
wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
E. Result in the deter.mination by the wastewater treatment
provider, which serves or may serve the project that it has
adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in
addition to the providers existing commitments.
Less Than Significant Impact
The City of Santa Ana and/or the Orange County Sanitation
District would provide wastewater service to the project site.
The proposed project would be subject to appropriate sewer
connection fees with the City of Santa Ana and the Orange County
Sanitation District. The treatment of wastewater would be
provided at Reclamation Plant 1 in the City of Fountain Valley.
The proposed project would not significantly increase the demand
for additional wastewater facilities. Additionally, the proposed
project would not require an increase in wastewater treatment
facilities. Nor would the project exceed wastewater treatment
requirements of the State Regional Water Quality Control Board.
c. Require or result in the construction of new stor.m water
drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities,
the construction of which could cause significant effects.
Less Than Significant Impact
Implementation of the proposed project would not significantly
increase the amount of surface water runoff generated from the
project site. The project would not require the construction of
new drainage facilities that could cause significant impacts to
the environment.
D. Are sufficient water supplies available to serve the project
from existing entitlements and resources or are new or
expanded entitlements needed?
Less Than Significant Impact
The City of Santa Ana would provide water service to the project
site. The proposed project would be consistent with the water
demand projections in the City's Urban Water Management Plan and
would not significantly increase demands for water service over
current levels of demand. Through the City's development review
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process, the Public Works Department has indicated that the City
would have the ability to provide adequate water service to the
project site. The proposed project would be subject to
appropriate water connection fees. No adverse impacts in regards
to the provision of adequate water service would be associated
with the proposed project.
F. Is the project served by a landfill with sufficient
per.mitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste
disposal needs?
G. Comply with federal, state and local statutes and
regulations related to solid waste?
Less Than Significant Impact
Great Western Reclamation would provide solid waste disposal
service for the proposed project. The proposed project would not
significantly increase the demand for solid waste disposal.
Additionally, the City has adopted a Source Reduction and
Recycling Element, which, establishes programs to reduce the
City's overall demand for solid waste disposal. No significant
adverse impacts would be associated with providing solid waste
disposal service for the proposed project.
XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
A. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality
of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a
fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten
to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number
or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or
animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods
of California history or prehistory.
No Impact
Implementation of the proposed project would not substantially
reduce the habitat of fish or wildlife species, in that no fish
or wildlife populations are known to exist on the project site.
The operation or construction of the proposed project would not
degrade the overall quality of the environment.
B. Does the project have impacts that are individually limited
but cumulatively considerable?
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Less Than Significant Impact
Implementation of the proposed project would not result in
cumulative impacts to the environment. The proposed project's
incremental contribution would not be considered cumulatively
considerable because the proposed project would comply with the
mitigation measures in the CEQA documentation, and applicable
City and State requirements during the construction and
operation of the proposed project which would avoid any
significant cumulative impacts within the project area.
C. Does the project have environmental effects which will
cause substantial adverse effects on human beings either
directly or indirectly?
Less Than Significant Impact
The proposed project involves the construction of a church
facility. Mitigation measures have been required for the
proposed project to insure that implementation of the project
would not have any direct or indirect adverse impacts on human
beings.
XVIII DETERMINATION
Based upon the evidence in light of the whole record documented
in the above environmental evaluation and cited references, I
find that the proposed project could not have a significant
effect on the environment and a Mitigated Negative Declaration
has been prepared.
XVIV REFERENCES
City of Santa Ana General Plan, September 1982
Environmental Impact Report for the General Plan Land Use
Element, August 1997
City of Santa Ana Zoning Ordinance, December 1998
South Coast Air Quality Management District CEQA Air Quality
Handbook, 1993
California Environmental Quality Act Statues and Guidelines,
January 1999
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California Department of Conservation Farmland mapping and
Monitoring Program
California Department of Fish and Game Natural Diversity data
Base.
National Register of Historical Properties
City of Santa Ana Local List of Historical Properties
Limited Asbestos Survey for Starlight Baptist Church, Common
Sense Safety, Inc., March 2003
Site Visit by Dan Bott Environmental Coordinator, January 2005
Orange County Airport Environs Land Use Plan
City of Santa Ana Master Plan of Drainage
City of Santa Ana urban Water Management Plan
Flood Rate Insurance Map 0602320257H
xx. PREPARERS
Dan Bott, City of Santa Ana Environmental Coordinator
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Environmental Checklist
For CEQA Compliance
PLANNING DIVISION
I. Project Title: Starlight Church
II. Project Numbers: ER 2002-446
III.
Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Santa Ana Planning Division
P.O. Box 1988 (M-20)
Santa Ana, CA 92702
IV.
Environmental Coordinator and Phone Number: Dan Bott
(714) 667-2719
V. Project Location: 1201 West Second Street
Environmental Determination
On the basis of this initial evaluation, I find that:
A. 0
The proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment and a NEGATIVE
DECLARATION will be prepared.
B.9<
Although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant
effect in this case because revisions to the project have been made by or agreed to by the applicant. A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
c.D
The proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT is required.
D.D
Although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment. because all potentially
significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR (EIR No. -) pursuant to applicable
standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation
measures that are imposed upon the project, nothing further is required.
E. 0
Pursuant to Section 15164 of the CEOA Guidelines, an EIR (EIR No. - ) has been prepared earlier and only
minor technical changes or additions are necessary to make the previous EIR adequate and these changes do
not raise important new issues about the significant effects on the environment. An ADDENDUM to the EIR
shall be prepared.
F. 0 Pursuant to Section 15162 of the CEOA Guidelines, an EIR (EIR No. - ) has been prepared earlier; however.
subsequent proposed changes in the project and/or new information of substantial importance will cause one
or more Signifi~eViOUSIY discussed. A SUBSEQUENT EIR shall be prepared.
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Environmental Checklist
For CEQA Compliance
Project Sponsor's Name and Address:
General Plan Designation:
Description of Project:
Surrounding land Uses and Setting:
Zoning:
Environmental Factors Potentially Affected:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by that project, involving at least one
impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
0 Aesthetics 0 Historic Demolition
0 Agricultural Resources 0 Historic Project Review
0 Air Quality 0 Noise
0 Biological Resources 0 Population / Housing
0 Cultural Resources 0 Public Services
0 Geology / Soils 0 Recreation
0 Hazards and Hazardous Materials 0 Transportation / Traffic
0 Hydrology I Water Quality 0 Utilities I Service Systems
0 Mineral Resources 0 Mandatory Findings of Significance
0 General Plan Amendment
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For CEQA Compliance
Evaluation of Environmental Impacts:
I. A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported
by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact"
answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does
not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No
Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general
standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific
screening analysis).
II. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on-site,
cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational
impacts.
III. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is significant. If
there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is
required.
IV. "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation
measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less than Significant Impact".
The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to
a less than significant level.
Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Issues & Supporting Information Sources Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
I. Aesthetics - Would the project:
A. Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? 0 0 0 %
B. Damage scenic resources, including but not limited 0 0 0
to, trees, rock outpourings and historic buildings
within a state highway?
C. Substantially degrade the existing visual character W'
or quality of the site and its surroundings? 0 0 0
D. Create a new source of substantial light or glare
which would adversely affect day or nighttime views ~
in the area? 0 0 0
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Impact
Potentially
Significant
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Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
II. Agricultural Resources - In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant
environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site
Assessment Model prepared by the California Department of Conservation as an optional model to use in
assessing impacts on agricultural farmland. Would the project:
A.
Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland or
Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland) to
non-agricultural use? (The Farmland Mapping and
Monitoring Program in the California Resources
Agency, Department of Conservation, maintains
detailed maps of these and other categories of
farmland.)
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pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project:
B.
Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use or a
Williamson Contract?
C.
Involve other changes in the existing environment
which, due to their location or nature, could
individually or cumulatively result in loss of
Farmland, to non-agricultural use?
A.
Conflict with or obstruct implementation of
applicable Air Quality Attainment Plan or Congestion
Management Plan?
B.
Violate any stationary source air quality standard or
contribute to an existing or proposed air quality
violation?
C.
Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase
of any criteria pollutant for which the project region
is non-attainment under an applicable federal or
state ambient air quality standard (including
releasing emission which exceed quantitative
thresholds for ozone precursors)?
D,
Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
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E.
Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial
number of people?
IV. Biological Resources - Would the project:
A.
Have a substantial adverse impact, either directly
or through habitat modifications, on any species
identified as a candidate, sensitive or special status
species in local or regional plans, policies or
regulations or by the California Department of Fish
and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services?
8.
Have a substantial adverse impact on any riparian
habitat or natural community identified in local or
regional plans, policies, and regulations or by the
California Department of fish and Game or U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service?
C.
Adversely impact federally protected wetlands
(including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool,
coastal, etc.) either individually or in combination
with the known or probable impacts of other
activities through direct removal, filling hydrological
interruption, or other means?
D.
Conflict with any local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources, such as tree
preservation policy or ordinance?
V. Cultural Resources - Would the project:
A.
Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource as defined in
Section 15064.5?
8.
Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a unique archaeological resource
pursuant to define Section 15064.5?
C.
Directly or indirectly disturb or destroy a unique
paleontogical resource or site?
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D. Disturb any human remains, including those 0 0 0 ~
interred outside of formal cemeteries?
VI. Geology and Soils - Would the project:
A. Expose people or structures to potential substantial 0 0 0 0
adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or
death involving:
1. Rupture of an known earthquake fault, as 0 0 0 9i
delineated on the most recent on the most
recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning
map issued by the State Geologist for the area
or based on other substantial evidence of a
known fault?
2. Strong seismic ground shaking? 0 0 ~ 0
3. Seismic-related ground failure, including 0 0 M 0
liquefaction?
4. Landslides? 0 0 0 ~
B. Would the project result in substantial soil erosion 0 p{ 0 0
or the loss of topsoil?
C. Would the project result in the loss of a unique 0 0 0 ~
geologic feature?
D. Is the project located on strata or soil that is 0 0 ~ 0
unstable or that would become unstable as a result
of the project and potentially result in on-or off-site
landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence,
liquefaction or collapse?
E. Where sewers are not available for the disposal of 0 D 0 Jk[
wastewater, is the soil capable of supporting the
use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater
disposal systems?
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VII. Hazardous and Hazardous Materials - Would the project:
A.
Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport, use or
disposal of hazardous materials?
B.
Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or
acutely hazardous materials, substance or waste
within one~quarter mile of an existing or proposed
school?
C.
Be located on a site which is located on a list of
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code Section 659662.5 and, as a
result, would it create a significant hazard to the
public or the environment?
D.
For a project located within an airport land use plan
or where such a plan has not been adopted, within
two miles where of a public airport or public use
airport, would the project result in a safety hazard
for people residing or working in the project area?
VIII. Hydrology and Water Quality - Would the project:
A.
Violate Regional Water Quality Control Board water
quality standards or waste discharge
requirements?
B.
Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or
interfere substantially with groundwater recharge
such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer
volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table
level (Le., the production rate of pre-existing nearby
wells would drop to a level which would not support
existing land uses or planned uses for which
permits have been granted)?
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C. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of
the site or area, including through the alteration of
the course of a stream or river, or substantially
increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a
manner which would result in flooding on- or off-
site?
D. Create or contribute runoff water which would
exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm
water drainage systems or provide substantial
additional sources of polluted run-off?
E. Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?
F. Place housing within a 100-year floodplain, as
mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or
Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard
delineation map?
G. Place within a 100-year floodplain structures which
would impede or redirect flood flows?
H. Expose people or structures to a significant risk of
loss, injury, or death involving flooding, including
flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam.
I. Result in an increase in pollutant discharges to
receiving waters? Consider water quality
parameters such as temperature, dissolved
oxygen, turbidity and other typical storm water
pollutants (e.g. heavy metals, pathogens,
petroleum derivatives. synthetic organics,
sediment, nutrients. oxygen-demanding
substances, and trash)
J. Result in significant alteration of receiving water
quality during or following construction?
K. Could the proposed project result in increased
erosion downstream?
L. Result in increased impervious surfaces and
associated increased runoff?
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M. Create a significant adverse environmental impact
to drainage patterns due to changes in runoff flow
rates or volumes?
N.
Tributary to an already impaired water body, as
listed on the Clean Water Act Section 303(d) list: If
so, can it result in an increase in any pollutant of
which the water body is already impaired?
o.
Tributary to other environmentally sensitive areas?
If so, can it exacerbate already existing sensitive
conditions?
P.
Have a potentially significant environmental impact
on surface water quality to either marine, fresh, or
wetland waters?
Q.
Have a potentially significant adverse impact on
groundwater quality?
R.
Cause or contribute to an exceedance of applicable
surface or groundwater receiving water quality
objectives or degradation of beneficial uses?
S.
Impact aquatic, wetland, or riparian habitat?
IX. Land Use and Planning- Would the project:
A.
Physically divide an established community?
B.
Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy,
or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over
the project (including, but not limited to the general
plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning
ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating an environmental effect?
C.
Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan
or natural community conservation plan?
X. Mineral Resources - Would the project:
A.
Result in the loss of availability of a locally
important mineral resource recovery site delineated
on a local general plan, specific plan, or other land
use plan?
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XI. Noise - Would the project result in:
A.
Exposure of persons to or generation of noise
levels in excess of standards established in the
local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable
standards of other agencies?
B.
Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive
groundborne vibration or ground borne noise levels?
c.
A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise
levels in the project vicinity above levels existing
without the project?
D.
A substantial temporary or periodic increase in
ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above
levels existing without project?
E.
For a project located within an airport land use plan
or where such a plan has not been adopted, within
two miles of a public airport or public use airport,
would the project expose people residing or
working in the project area to excessive noise
levels?
XII. Population and Housing - Would the project:
A.
Induce substantial population growth in an area,
either directly (for example, by proposing new
homes and business) or indirectly (for example,
through extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
B.
Displace substantial numbers of existing housing.
necessitating the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
c.
Displace substantial numbers of people,
necessitating the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
Issues & Supporting Information Sources
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XIII. Public Services
A.
Would the project result in substantial adverse
physical impacts associated with the provision of
new or physically altered governmental facilities,
need for new or physically altered governmental
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental impacts, in order to
maintain acceptable service rations, response
times or other performance objectives for any of the
public service:
Fire protection?
Police protection?
Schools?
Parks?
Other public facilities?
XIV. Recreation
A.
Would the project increase the use of existing
neighborhood and regional parks or other
recreational facilities such that substantial physical
deterioration of the facility would occur or be
accelerated?
B.
Does the project include recreational facilities or
require the construction or expansion of
recreational facilities which might have an adverse
physical effect on the environment?
XV. Transportation I Traffic
A.
Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in
relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of
the street system (Le. result in a substantial
increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the
volume to capacity ration on roads, or congestion
at intersections?)
Issues & Supporting Information Sources
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Impact
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B.
Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level
of service standard established by the county
congestion management agency for designated
roads or highways?
C.
Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including
either an increase in traffic levels or a change in
location that results in substantial safety risks?
D.
Substantially increase hazards to a design feature
(e.g. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g. farm equipment)?
E.
Result in inadequate emergency access?
F.
Result in inadequate parking capacity?
G.
Conflict with adopted policies supporting alternative
transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)?
XVI. Utilities and Service Systems
A.
Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the
applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board?
B.
Require or result in the construction of new water
or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of
existing facilities, the construction of which could
cause significant environmental effects?
C.
Require or result in the construction of new storm
water drainage facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental effects?
D.
Are sufficient water supplies available to serve the
project from existing entitlements and resources or
are new or expanded entitlements needed?
E.
Result in the determination by the wastewater
treatment provider which serves or may serve the
project that it has adequate capacity to serve the
project's projected demand in addition to the
provider's existing commitments?
Issues & Supporting Information Sources
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F. Is the project served by a landfill with sufficient
permitted capacity to accommodate the project's
sold waste disposal needs?
G. Comply with federal, state and local statutes and
regulations related to solid waste?
XVII. Mandatory Findings of Significance
A.
Does the project have the potential to degrade the
quality of the environment, substantially reduce the
habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining
levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the range
of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?
B.
Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited but cumulatively considerable?
("Cumulatively considerable" means that the
incremental effects of a project are considerable
when viewed in connection with the effects of past
projects, effects of other current projects and the
effects of probable future projects).
C.
Does the project have environmental effects which
will cause substantial adverse effects on human
beings, either directly or indirectly?
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MITIGATION
MEASURE
During
construction,
the contractor
would be
required to
comply with
SCAQMD Fugitive
Dust Rule 403 to
suppress dust
generated by
construction
operations. To
ensure
compliance with
SCAQMD Fugitive
Dust Rule 403,
grading plans
and demolition
plans for the
proposed project
shall reflect
the following
notes:
All material
excavated or
graded will be
sufficiently
watered to
prevent
excessive
amounts of dust.
All clearing and
earthwork
activities shall
cease during
period of high
winds (winds
greater than 25
mph averaged
STARLIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
TIMMING
AGENCY
Prior to Building/Planning
Demolition
and
Grading
Permits
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COMPLIANCE
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 material
transported
offsite 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.
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
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onsite and
off site
construction
activities.
Prior to the
issuance of a
grading permit
the applicant
shall submit for
review and
approval a
surface
drainage/grading
plan/erosion
control plan,
prepared by a
registered Civil
Engineer,
showing the
direction and
means of flow to
adjacent
streets. 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.
Prior to the
issuance of
demolition
permits, a
remediation plan
shall be
prepared and
approved by the
Prior to Public Works
Grading
Permit
Prior to Building/Planning
Demolition
Permit
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Ana to remove
asbestos
containing
building
materials.
The applicant
shall
demonstrate
proof that the
removal of
asbestos
containing
building
materials is
conducted by a
state licensed
contractor.
Prior to the
issuance of
grading permits,
the project
applicant shall
provide proof of
coverage under
NPDES General
construction
Activity Storm
Water Permit,
which includes a
copy of the
project permit
number and two
copies of the
Storm Water
Pollution
Prevention Plan.
Prior to the
issuance of
grading permits,
the project
applicant shall
prepare an NPDES
post-
construction
Prior to Building/Planning
removal of
asbestos
containing
building
materials
Prior to Public Works
Grading
Permit
Prior to Public Works
Grading
Permits
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storm water
management plan
per Orange
County Drainage
Area Management
Plan (DAMP) that
includes all
structural and
non-structural
Best Management
Practices for
the project.
Submit and have
approved a
surface
drainage/utility
plan to include
all structural
Best management
Practices.
Provide two
copies of the
Water Quality
Management Plan
(WQMP) that
includes a
description of
all-applicable
Structural and
Non-Structural
Best Management
Practices, which
would apply to
this project.
Prior to the
issuance of
building
permits, the
applicant shall
prepare a
surface water
runoff study to
show existing
and proposed
Prior to
Building
Permit
Public Work.s
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facilities and
methods of
draining the
site without
exceeding the
capacity of any
street or
adjacent storm
drain facility.
Grading,
Demolition and
Building Plans
for the proposed
project shall
specify that
construction
activities shall
be limited to
the hours of 7
AM to 8 PM
Monday through
Friday, 8 AM to
8 PM Saturday,
and not
permitted on
Sundays or
federal
holidays.
Prior to Building/Planning
Demolition
and
Grading
Permits
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KO - 03/07/05
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2005-01 AS CONDITIONED AND
MINOR EXCEPTION NO. 2005-01 AS CONDITIONED TO
ALLOW A CHURCH IN THE TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE
(R2) ZONING DISTRICT AT 1201 WEST SECOND
STREET
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds,
determines and declares as follows:
A. Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-01 and Minor Exception No. 2005-01
came before the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana for a duly
noticed public hearing on February 28, 2005.
B. Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-01 to
allow a church in the Two-Family Residence (R2) zoning district at 1201
West Second Street
C. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section, churches are permitted in
the R2 district with a Conditional Use Permit. Santa Ana Municipal Code
Section 41-638 authorizes the Planning Commission to grant a conditional
use permit upon making certain findings.
1. Will the proposed use provide a service or facility which will
contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or
community?
The proposed church facility, as conditioned, will contribute
to the general well being of the neighborhood and the
community by providing religious and educational services
that enhance the local community.
2. 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?
The proposed church will not be detrimental to the general
welfare and safety of the surrounding businesses and
residents. The proposed church is in compliance with
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Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code with respect to
parking, setbacks and landscaping. Additionally, mitigation
measures have been incorporated to minimize the potential
impacts generated from the proposed project.
3. Will the proposed use adversely affect the present economic
stability or future economic development of properties surrounding
the area?
The proposed church will provide an additional service to the
surrounding commercial and residential uses within the
vicinity. The City's zoning code allows the church use in the
Two-Family Residence (R2) zoning district with a conditional
use permit. The church facility will provide services that
compliment the surrounding residential neighborhood. As
conditioned, the use should enhance rather than adversely
affect economic development or stability of the area.
4. Will the proposed use comply with the regulations and conditions
specified in Chapter 41 for such use.
The proposed use will be in compliance with the applicable
sections of Chapter 41 of the Municipal Code with an
approved conditional use permit for the proposed church
facility. Additionally, the proposed church facility will be in
compliance with the mitigation measures identified in the
Negative Declaration.
5. Will the proposed use adversely affect the General Plan or any
specific plan of the City?
The proposed church is in an area designated Low Density
Residential, seven dwelling units per acre (LR7) in the
General Plan. The use is consistent with the General Plan
and zoning district that allows a church facility.
D. Applicant has requested a Minor Exception No. 2005-01 to allow off-site
parking on a lot across the street at 1137 West Second Street.
E. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-638.1 permits a minor exception
may be granted for a parking area that is immediately across a street.
Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-638 authorizes the Planning
Commission to grant a minor exception upon making certain findings.
1. 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
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minor exception with the intent and purpose of the provisions of this
Chapter.
There are special circumstances to the subject property. The
subject property contains two sites. Site 1 is located on the
northwest corner of Second and Baker Streets and Site 2 is
located across Baker Street on the northeast corner of Baker
and Second Streets. Sufficient parking will be provided on
both Site 1 and Site 2 for the proposed church use.
Additionally, a covenant is required to be recorded to restrict
the use of the parking lot on Site 2 for the church only.
2. That the granting of a minor exception is necessary for the
preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property
rights.
The granting of the minor exception is necessary to develop
the property with a parking lot ancillary to the church use
across the street so that sufficient parking will be provided
for the church.
3. That the granting of a minor exception will not be materially
detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding
property.
The granting of the minor exception will not be materially
detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding
property because the proposed parking lot complies with all
development standards set forth in Chapter 41 of the Santa
Ana Municipal Code including setbacks and landscaping.
4. That the granting of a minor exception will not adversely affect the
General Plan of the City.
The granting of the minor exception will not adversely affect
the General Plan of the City since the proposed parking lot is
designed in conformance with the Professional zoning
district development standards and General Plan
requirements.
Section 2. The Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the
information contained in the initial study and the mitigated negative declaration and
mitigation monitoring program prepared with respect to this Project. The Planning
Commission has, as a result of its consideration and the evidence presented at the
hearings on this matter, determined that, as required pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the State CEQA Guidelines, a mitigation
negative declaration and mitigation monitoring program adequately addresses the
expected environmental impacts of this Project. On the basis of this review, the
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Planning Commission finds that there is no evidence from which it can be fairly argued
that the Project will have a significant adverse effect on the environment. The Planning
Commission 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") 9 735.5(c)(1), the
Planning Commission 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 9711.2 and Title XIV, CCR 9 735.5(a)(3), the payment of Fish and Game
Department filing fees is not required in conjunction with this project.
Section 3. The Planning Commission after conducting the public hearing hereby
approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-01 as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached
hereto and incorporated herein and Minor Exception No. 2005-01 as conditioned in
Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein. These decisions are based upon
the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which includes but not is not limited
to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated February 28, 2005 and exhibits
attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this
reference.
ADOPTED this 28h day of February, 2005 by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners:
NOES: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners:
De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (6)
None (0)
Cribb (1)
None (0)
Glenn Mondo
Chairperson
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney
By:
Kylee O. Otto
Assistant City Attorney
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, Martha Ramirez, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the
attached Resolution No. 2005-07 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Santa Ana on February 28. 2005.
Date:
Planning Commission Secretary
City of Santa Ana
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Conditions for Approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-01
Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-01 is approved subject to compliance, to the reasonable
satisfaction of the Planning Commission, 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
exercising 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. Plannina Division
1 . The project shall remain in compliance with Site Plan Review DP No.
2002-93.
2. Any amendment to this conditional use permit must be submitted to the
Planning Division for review. At that time, staff will determine if
administrative relief is available or the conditional use permit must be
amended.
3. The use of the property is limited to a church and related parish buildings
and activities. No thrift shops, food distribution programs, full-time
parochial school, nor rehabilitation programming may occur on the
premises.
4. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, a covenant to tie the parking
lot use at 1137 West Second Street with the church across the street at
1201 West Second Street shall be recorded.
5. The starting and ending times of church services should be spaced at
least one hour to minimize the overlap of departing attendees and arriving
attendees.
6. Prior to issuance of building permits, the landscape plans shall be revised
to reflect 24-inch boxed size trees and 5-gallon shrubs for all required
plants of this project.
7. After project occupancy, landscaping is to be maintained to include the
minimum level of plant materials installed at the time of occupancy.
EXHIBIT "A"
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8. Public payphones, if provided, may only be located within buildings or in
the interior of the site.
Mitigation Measures
9. During construction, the contractor would be required to comply with
SCAQMD Fugitive Dust Rule 403 to suppress dust generated by
construction operations. To ensure compliance with SCAQMD Fugitive
Dust Rule 403, grading plans for the proposed project shall reflect the
appropriate notes.
10. All materials excavated or graded will be sufficiently watered to prevent
excessive amount of dust.
11. 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.
12. Streets surrounding the project site should be cleaned at the end of each
day of construction.
13. All materials transported off-site shall either be sufficiently watered or
securely covered to prevent excessive amounts of dust.
14. The amount of area disturbed by clearing and earthwork activities shall be
minimized at all times.
15. Equipment engines shall be maintained in good condition and in proper
tune according to manufacturer's specifications.
16. To the extent feasible, gasoline powered equipment shall be used for on-
site and off-site construction activities.
17. Prior to the issuance of grading permit, the applicant shall submit for
review and approval a surface drainage/grading plan/erosion control plan,
prepared by a registered Civil Engineer, showing the direction and means
of flow to adjacent streets. 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.
18. Prior to issuance of demolition permits, a remediation plan shall be
prepared and approved by the City of Santa Ana to remove asbestos
containing building materials.
19. The removal of asbestos containing building materials shall be conducted
by a state licensed contractor.
EXHIBIT "A"
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20. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the project applicant shall provide
proof of coverage under NPDES General Construction Activity Storm
Water Permit, which includes a copy of the project permit number and two
copies of the storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.
21. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall prepare an
NPDES post-construction storm water management plan per Orange
County Drainage Area Management Plan (DAMP) that includes all
structural and non-structural Best Management Practices.
a. Submit and have approved a surface drainage/utility plan that
includes all Structural Best Management Practices.
b. Provide two copies of the Water Quality Management plan that
includes a description of all applicable Structural and Non-
Structural Best Management Practices, which may apply to this
project.
22. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall prepare a surface
water runoff study to show existing and proposed facilities and methods of
draining the site without exceeding the capacity of any street or adjacent
storm drain facility.
23. Grading plans and building plans for the proposed project shall note that
construction activities on the project site shall be limited to the hours of
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on
Saturdays and not permitted on Sundays or federal holidays.
B. Police Department
1. All structures and parking lot must conform to 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 devices and addressing be upgraded to current code
standards. Lighting standards cannot be located in required landscape
planters.
EXHIBIT "A"
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Conditions for Approval for Minor Exception No. 2005-01
Minor Exception No. 2005-01 is approved subject to compliance, to the reasonable
satisfaction of the Planning Commission, 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
exercising the rights conferred by this minor exception.
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 minor exception.
A. Plannina Division
1 . The project shall remain in compliance with Site Plan Review DP No.
2002-93.
2. Any amendment to this minor exception must be submitted to the Planning
Division for review. At that time, staff will determine if administrative relief
is available or the conditional use permit must be amended.
3. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, a covenant to tie the parking
lot use at 1137 West Second Street with the church across the street at
1201 West Second Street shall be recorded.
4. The starting and ending times of church services should be spaced at
least one hour to minimize the overlap of departing attendees and arriving
attendees.
5. Prior to issuance of building permits, the landscape plans shall be revised
to reflect 24-inch boxed size trees and 5-gallon shrubs for all required
plants of this project.
6. After project occupancy, landscaping is to be maintained to include the
minimum level of plant materials installed at the time of occupancy.
Mitigation Measures
7. During construction, the contractor would be required to comply with
SCAQMD Fugitive Dust Rule 403 to suppress dust generated by
construction operations. To ensure compliance with SCAQMD Fugitive
Dust Rule 403, grading plans for the proposed project shall reflect the
appropriate notes.
EXHIBIT "B"
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8. All materials excavated or graded will be sufficiently watered to prevent
excessive amount of dust.
9. 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.
10. Streets surrounding the project site should be cleaned at the end of each
day of construction.
11 . All materials transported off-site shall either be sufficiently watered or
securely covered to prevent excessive amounts of dust.
12. The amount of area disturbed by clearing and earthwork activities shall be
minimized at all times.
13. Equipment engines shall be maintained in good condition and in proper
tune according to manufacturer's specifications.
14. To the extent feasible, gasoline powered equipment shall be used for on-
site and off-site construction activities.
15. Prior to the issuance of grading permit, the applicant shall submit for
review and approval a surface drainage/grading plan/erosion control plan,
prepared by a registered Civil Engineer, showing the direction and means
of flow to adjacent streets. 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.
16. Prior to issuance of demolition permits, a remediation plan shall be
prepared and approved by the City of Santa Ana to remove asbestos
containing building materials.
17. The removal of asbestos containing building materials shall be conducted
by a state licensed contractor.
18. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the project applicant shall provide
proof of coverage under NPDES General Construction Activity Storm
Water Permit, which includes a copy of the project permit number and two
copies of the storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.
19. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall prepare an
NPDES post-construction storm water management plan per Orange
County Drainage Area Management Plan (DAMP) that includes all
structural and non-structural Best Management Practices.
EXHIBIT "B"
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a. Submit and have approved a surface drainage/utility plan that
includes all Structural Best Management Practices.
b. Provide two copies of the Water Quality Management plan that
includes a description of all applicable Structural and Non-
Structural Best Management Practices, which may apply to this
project.
20. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall prepare a surface
water runoff study to show existing and proposed facilities and methods of
draining the site without exceeding the capacity of any street or adjacent
storm drain facility.
21. Grading plans and building plans for the proposed project shall note that
construction activities on the project site shall be limited to the hours of
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on
Saturdays and not permitted on Sundays or federal holidays.
B. Police Department
1. All structures and parking lot must conform to 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 devices and addressing be upgraded to current code
standards. Lighting standards cannot be located in required landscape
planters.
EXHIBIT "B"
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