HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-010 - Extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-15ROH — 03/18/14
RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA FOR THE EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2010 -15 FOR ONE YEAR FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1600 EAST FIRST STREET
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 2011, the City Council approved Conditional Use Permit No.
2010 -15 to allow the conversion of an existing hotel and restaurant into a
licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE) at 1600 East First
Street.
B. On May 6, 2013, the City Council approved a one (1) year extension of
Conditional Use Permit No. 2010 -15.
C. The applicant has requested another one (1) year extension for
Conditional Use Permit No. 2010 -15. 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 project be
extended by a period of one (1) year to March 7, 2015.
D. The extension request came before the City Council on March 18, 2014.
E. Due to a weak economy over the past few years, the applicant had been
unable to secure the funds necessary to begin the project. However, the
applicant is in the process of vacating the building and has been working
with a new architect to prepare construction plans for submittal into
Building plan check. Further, the applicant is working to bring in foreign
investors as well as local financial institutions to provide funding for the
project.
F. Pursuant to City of Santa Ana Municipal Code section 41 -647, where
construction does not commence, these types of entitlements expire after
two (2) years unless the applicant applies for, and the City Council
approves, an extension. The extension may not be for a period or periods
exceeding three (3) years in total beyond the date it would otherwise
become void.
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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.
Section 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 2010 -15 is hereby extended for a
period of one (1) year to March 7, 2015. This decision is based upon the evidence
submitted, which includes, but is not limited to, the Request for Council Action dated
March 18, 2014, 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 181" day of March, 2014.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
M
Mayor
AYES: Councilmembers: Amezcua Benavides Martinez Pulido, Reyna,
Tinaiero (6)
NOES: Councilmembers: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: Sarmiento (1)
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers: None U
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2014 -010 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana on March 18, 2014.
Date: 31 2ti iy aotA- aD° iii!
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
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