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Home My WebLink About55A - 1501 WEST MACARTHUR BLVD REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: MAY 3, 2010 _ TITLE: APPROVED ? As Recommended EXTENSION OF VARIANCE NO.2008-03 TO ? As Amended ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO ? Ordinance on 1St Reading ? Ordinance on 2"d Reading COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AT 1501 WEST ? Implementing Resolution MACARTHUR BOULEVARD ? Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO i FILE NUMBER C TY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution approving the extension of Variance No. 2008-03. DISCUSSION In May 2008, the City Council approved General Plan Amendment No. 2008-02, Amendment Application No. 2008-02 and Variance No. 2008-03 to allow the construction of two commercial buildings at the northeast corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Plaza Drive. The general plan amendment and amendment application (zone change) were to redesignate the properties to allow commercial uses, while the variance allowed a reduction in the landscaped setbacks (Exhibit 1). Due to a significant shift in the local, state and national economies over the past two years, Newport Real Estate Services Inc. has been unable to secure the tenants necessary to begin construction. Entitlements for development projects expire two years from the date of approval unless construction has commenced. Since construction has yet to begin, the applicant would like to maintain the entitlement for the variance and is requesting an extension. As the general plan amendment and rezoning are permanent actions, no extension of these entitlements is needed. However, Section 41- 647 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) requires the City Council to approve any request for an extension of a variance. The project is currently in building plan check and permits are ready to be issued. The applicant is hopeful that the economic conditions will improve in the near future and allow construction to commence. As a result, staff recommends that the entitlements for the commercial buildings be extended by a period of one year. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, this project is exempt from CEQA per Section 15061 (b)(3). This determination has been made as it has been determined that the proposed action will not cause a significant effect on the environment. 55A-1 Extension of Variance No. 2008-03 May 3, 2010 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. J .Trevino Executive Director Planning and Building Agency VF: rb vflreports\va08-03.eatension.cc Exhibit: 1. 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' 4~ 9: .f ~ g S s ~ - .o ~ s 4.~° ~ o aa~ a as I 4 + I aml: ~ ~ E °a g°a c~~-~ 4°S c °iE a ~b-_ ~ ~S, v~ `•'d~~! ~ ~E ^Y ~x'g$ m s~a3, ~zSP. cps I ° ~ ~ I m r7 e~ `v E ~ C :e Q< F-^g<w. iF<~r og< ~g~n~ 1 \ ~ ~s ^n Y~ ~ o` a~ w~~a - a -d8 a_ 3/1/br~• • I a s a^ ~o LL o z ~ b'Z`dld w a sn E IBIT 1 _ - - 5 - _ 55A-4 KO - 4/22/10 RESOLUTION NO. 2010- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR THE EXTENSION OF VARIANCE NO. 2008-03 AS CONDITIONED FOR ONE YEAR FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1501 WEST MACARTHUR BOULEVARD BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. On May 5, 2008, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on General Plan Amendment No. 2008-01, Amendment Application No. 2008- 02 and Variance No 2008-03 to allow a reduction in the required building setback along Macarthur Boulevard from fifteen feet to ten feet for the property located at 1501 West MacArthur Boulevard. B. The applicant has requested a one year extension Variance No. 2008-03. C. The extension request came before the City Council on May 3, 2010. D. The project has been delayed according to the applicant due to the current economic environment. E. Pursuant to City of Santa Ana Municipal Code section 41-647, where construction does not commence these types of entitlements expire after two years unless the applicant applies for, and the City Council approves, an extension. F. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, this project is exempt from CEQA per Section 15061 (b)(3). This determination has been made as it has been determined that the proposed action will not cause a significant effect on the environment. Section 2. Variance No. 2008-03 as conditioned is hereby extended for a period of one (1) year from the date of this Resolution. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted, which includes but is not limited to the Request for Council action dated May 3, 2010 and exhibit attached thereto, and any public testimony, all of which are incorporated hereby this reference. Resolution No. 2010-XXX 55A-5 Page 1 of 2 Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this day of May, 2010. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher City Attorney By: Kylee O. Otto Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2010- to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2010-XXX Page 2 of 2 55A-6