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HomeMy WebLinkAbout55A - RESO - CUP 2008-37 - 2130 N GRAND AVENUE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APRIL 2, 2012 TITLE: APPROVED ? As Recommended EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 1s` Reading NO. 2008-37 TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF ? Ordinance on 2nd Reading THE ALLIANCE CHURCH OF ORANGE AT ? Implementing Resolution 2130 NORTH GRAND AVENUE ? Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO <2, a)~' FILE NUMBER CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution approving the extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-37. DISCUSSION In March 2008, the City Council approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-37 to allow an expansion to the Alliance Church of Orange at 2130 North Grand Avenue. The conditional use permit allowed the construction of a 14,500 square foot gymnasium building as well as approximately 6,100 square feet of new classroom space. Due to a significant shift in the overall economy over the past few years, the Alliance Church had been unable to secure the funds necessary to begin the project. As a result, the entitlements for the site are ready to expire. Pursuant to Section 41-647 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), conditional use permits (CUP) automatically become void should the property owner fail to institute an action to comply with the provisions of the CUP within two years of its approval. This section of the code also allows the property owner to request an extension of the entitlement up to a period of three years from the date of expiration. Since construction has yet to begin, the applicant would like to maintain the entitlements for the conditional use permit and is requesting a one year extension of the entitlements. The applicant has been working with their architect to prepare structural plans for submittal into Building plan check. Since the applicants are hopeful that they can move forward within the next few months, the Planning Division recommends that the entitlements for the church expansion project be extended by a period of one year from the date of approval to March 2, 2013. 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 CUP No. 2008-37 April 2, 2012 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. L y M. Trevino Executive Director Planning and Building Agency VF:rb vAreports\CUP08-37 2nd extension.cc 55A-2 ROH - 04/02/12 RESOLUTION NO. 2012- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR THE EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2008-37 FOR ONE YEAR FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2130 NORTH GRAND AVENUE 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. In March of 2008, the City Council approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-37 to allow an expansion to the Alliance Church of Orange at 2130 North Grand Avenue. B. On March 7, 2011, the City Council approved a one (1) year extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-37. C. The applicant has requested another one (1) year extension for Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-37. It is the Planning Division's policy to recommend no more than one year extensions, mainly in an effort to encourage the construction of previously approved projects. As a result, the Planning Division recommends that the entitlements for the church expansion project be extended by a period of one (1) year to March 2, 2013. D. The extension request came before the City Council on April 2, 2012. E. Due to the significant shift in the overall economy over the past few years, the Alliance Church had been unable to secure the funds necessary to begin the project. The applicant has been working with their architect to prepare structural plans for submittal into Building plan check. F. 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. The extension may not be for a period or periods exceeding (3) years in total beyond the date it would otherwise become void. G. 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. Resolution No. 2012-XXX 55A-3 Page 1 of 3 Section 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-37 is hereby extended for a period of one (1) year to March 2, 2013. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted, which includes, but is not limited to, the Request for Council Action dated April 2, 2012, and exhibits attached thereto, and any public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. 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 April, 2012. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph A. Straka Interim City Attorney By: Ryan O. Hodge Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers Resolution No. 2012-XXX Page 2 of 3 55A-4 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2012- 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. 2012-XXX 55A-5 Page 3 of 3 55A-6