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COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
OCTOBER 21, 2014
TITLE:
EXTENSION OF VARIANCE NO. 2012-07 TO
ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW
COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 2702 NORTH
BRISTOL STREET (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2)
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Adopt a resolution approving the extension of Variance No. 2012 -07.
DISCUSSION
In October 2012, the City Council approved Variance No. 2012 -07 to allow the construction of a
new commercial building at 2702 North Bristol Street. The variance allowed the construction of a
6,900 square foot building and granted relief from the City's front and side yard setback standards.
Due to a significant shift in the local, state and national economies that commenced several years
ago, the property owner has been impacted by the economic downturn and has been unable to
start construction of the project. As a result, the entitlement for the site is ready to expire.
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. Section 41 -647 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) requires the City Council to approve any request for an
extension of an entitlement. Although the project has yet to be submitted into building plan check,
the applicant is hopeful that the recent shift in the economy will allow him the ability to construct the
project and find a tenant(s) for the building. As a result, the Planning Division recommends that the
entitlement for the commercial building be extended by a period of one year from date of original
approval to October 14, 2015. If construction has not commenced by this date, the applicant has
the ability to request an additional extension.
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.
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STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No. 3 Economic Development,
Objective No. 2 (create new opportunities for business /job growth and encourage private
development through new General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policies).
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
Karen Haluza
Interim Executive Director
Planning and Building Agency
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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA FOR THE EXTENSION OF VARIANCE NO.
2012 -07 FOR ONE YEAR FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 2702 NORTH BRISTOL 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 October of 2012, the City Council approved Variance No. 2012 -07 to
allow the construction of a new commercial building at 2702 North Bristol
Street.
B. The applicant has requested a one year extension for Variance No. 2012-
07. 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.
C. The extension request came before the City Council on October 21, 2014.
D. Due to a significant shift in the local, state and national economies that
commenced several years ago, the property owner has been impacted by
the economic downturn and has been unable to start construction of the
project. Although the project has yet to be submitted into building plan
check, the applicant is hopeful that the recent shift in the economy will
allow him the ability to construct the project and find a tenant(s) for the
building.
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. Conditional Use Permit No. 2012 -07 is hereby extended for a
period of one (1) year from the date of approval to October 14, 2015. This decision is
based upon the evidence submitted, which includes, but is not limited to, the Request
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for Council Action dated October 21, 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 _ day of October, 2014.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
M
Ryan O. Hodge
Assistant City Attorney
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
NOT PRESENT:
Councilmembers
Councilmembers
Councilmembers
Councilmembers
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
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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- 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
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