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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-11
KO-6/7/04
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 2004-04 AS
CONDITIONED FOR A REDUCTION OF THE
STREET FRONTAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 515 WEST TENTH
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. Variance No. 2004-04 came before the Planning Commission of the City
of Santa Ana for a duly noticed public hearing on May 24, 2004.
B. Variance No. 2004-04 has been filed with the City of Santa Ana seeking to
allow the reduction of the street frontage requirements.
C. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-638 authorizes the Planning
Commission to grant a variance upon making certain findings.
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 applicable to the subject
property. The existing vacant lot has a street frontage of 74
feet which does not meet minimum standards. The
proposed single-family residences comply with all
development standards set forth in Chapter 41 of the Santa
Ana Municipal Code including lot size, setbacks, lot
coverage, parking and landscaping.
2. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation
and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights.
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The granting of the variance is necessary to develop the
• property with well-designed single-family residences that are
consistent with the Two-Family Residence (R2) zoning
district.
3. That the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to
the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property.
The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental
to the public welfare or injurious to the surrounding property
because the proposed two-story, single-family residences
comply with all development standards set forth in Chapter
41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code including lot size,
setbacks, parking and landscaping.
4. That the granting of a variance will not adversely affect the General
Plan of the City.
The granting of the variance will not adversely affect the
General Plan of the City since the proposed single-family
residences are designed in conformance with the General
Plan land use designation and the Housing Element to
promote a range of suitable housing stock and preserve the
integrity and character of neighborhoods.
D. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed
project is exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. 04-33 will be filed for this project.
Section 2. The Planning Commission after conducting the public hearing
hereby approves Variance No. 2004-04 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 May 24, 2004 and exhibits attached thereto; and the public
testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference.
ADOPTED this 24th day of May, 2004 by the following vote:
;:
AYES: Commissioners: De La Torre, Leo, Mondo, Nalle (4)
NOES: Commissioners: Cribb, Sinclair (2)
ABSENT: Commissioners: Lutz (1)
ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None (0)
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Glen Mondo
Chair erson
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney
By: ~.
Kylee O. Otto
Deputy City A,~#orney
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, Martha Ramirez, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the
attached Resolution No. 2004-11 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Santa Ana on May 24, 2004.
Date: ly - ~ ~
Planning Commission Secre
City of Santa Ana
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• Conditions for Approval for Variance No. 2004-04
Variance No. 2004-04 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 variance.
The applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the
life of the variance. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result in the
revocation of the variance.
A. Planning Division
1. The project shall remain in compliance with Site Plan Review DP No. 03-
82.
2. Any amendment to this variance must be submitted to the Planning
Division for review, after which staff will determine if administrative relief is
. available or the variance must be amended.
3. Construct all improvements as indicated on the approved street
improvement plans, per City Standards.
4. Street work is required to be performed by a licensed contractor.
Exhibit A