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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-44• RESOLUTION NO. 2004-44 KO - 10/18/04 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2004-20 TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SECOND STORY ADDITION TO AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 315 WEST SANTA CLARA AVENUE BE lT 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. 2004-20 came before the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana for a duly noticed public hearing on October 11, 2004. B. Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-20 has been filed with the City of Santa Ana seeking to allow the construction of a second story addition to an accessory structure located at 315 West Santa Clara Avenue. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-232.5(1), a Conditional Use Permit is required for accessory structures more than fifteen (15) feet in height or more than one (1) story. C. 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 second story addition will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood and the community by maintaining the required off-street parking spaces and providing additional square footage for the homeowner to utilize as office space. Additionally, the design and use of quality materials for the addition provide a positive aesthetic contribution to the neighborhood. Resolution No. 2004-44 Page 1 of 4 • 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 second story addition complies with City's development standards for accessory structures. Additionally, the design and operation of the proposed second story addition are intended to ensure compatibility with the surrounding uses. The neighboring property immediately to the north has a detached two-story accessory structure. This addition is compatible in size, scale and consistent with the character of the adjacent structure and the surrounding neighborhood. Furthermore, the project provides a positive contribution to the neighborhood character and identity by utilizing enhanced architectural forms, textures, colors and materials. 3. Will the proposed use adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area? The proposed second story addition has been designed to resemble the Spanish Colonial Revival architectural style of • the residence, which is compatible with the character of the Floral Park neighborhood. The area includes a majority of large single-family residential structures in terms of design and size and atwo-story accessory structure immediately to the north of the proposed project. The proposed addition at this location is consistent with this pattern of development. Because of the compatible design and conditions of approval, the addition will not adversely affect the present and future economic stability, but rather be beneficial to the surrounding area. 4. Will the proposed use comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code for such use? The proposed two-story addition been designed to meet the City's development standards for accessory structures, including setbacks and maximum square footage limits. 5. Will the proposed use adversely affect the General Plan or any specific plan of the City? The area is designated Low Density Residential (LR-7) in the General Plan Land Use Element and is located in the Floral Resolution No. 2004-44 Page 2 of 4 • Park neighborhood. Floral Park includes a majority of single-family residential uses. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan land use designation given that the addition will function as a home office and not as an additional living unit. In addition, Goal No. 3 of the Land Use Element encourages the support of development, which provides positive contribution to the character of existing neighborhoods. The project complies with this goal by utilizing enhanced architectural forms, textures, colors and materials. No adverse impacts as a result of this project will occur because of the design of the project and conditions of approval. D. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project is exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 04-151 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The Planning Commission after conducting the public hearing hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-20 as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which includes but not is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated October 11, 2004 and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 11th day of October, 2004 by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: De La Torre, Cribb, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Sinclair (6) NOES: Commissioners: None (0) ABSENT: Commissioners: Nalle (1) ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None (0) "~. Glenn ondo Chairper on APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney r ~' ~`~ By: 4-~ ~ f ~f b Kylee O. Otto • Deputy City Attorney Resolution No. 2004-44 Page 3 of 4 i CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, Martha Ramirez, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2004-44 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on October 11, 2004. Date: !l/'~~~/ Planning Commission Secreta City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2004-44 Page 4 of 4 Conditions for Approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-20 Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-20 is approved subject to compliance, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Manager, with all applicable sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the California Administrative Code, the Uniform Fire Code, the Uniform Building Code and all other applicable regulations. The applicant must comply in full with each and every condition listed below rip or to exercising the rights conferred by this conditional use permit. The applicant must remain in compliance with alt 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 project shall remain in compliance with Site Plan Review Development Project No. 2004-48. 2. The accessory structure shall not have any kitchen, shower, toilet, lavatory facilities or laundry facilities. 3. The accessory structure shall not have an electric, gas or water meter. 4. Any changes or amendments to this conditional use permit will require a submittal to the Planning Division for review. At the time, a determination will be made regarding any additional required entitlements. 5. A covenant to not use the 2-story accessory structure as a rental unit shall be recorded prior to issuance of building permit EXHIBIT "A"