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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20141027_Reso2014-39_417WWarnerROH - 10/27/14 RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -39 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2000 -10 TO ALLOW AN ADDITION TO AN UNMANNED TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT FACILITY ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 417 WEST WARNER AVENUE 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. Applicant is requesting modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 2000- 10 to allow a 6,700 square foot, second floor addition on the property located at 417 West Warner Avenue. B. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41- 424.5(d), public utility structures require the approval of a conditional use permit in the C5 (Arterial Commercial) zoning district, which Section 41 -649 requires the refilling of a new application to modify an approved conditional use permit. C. Modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 2000 -10 came before the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana for a duly noticed public hearing on July 28, 2014. At that time, the Planning Commission continued the hearing for staff to conduct additional public outreach and to work on the project design with the applicant. On October 27, 2014, the concluded the public hearing on the matter. D. 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 the community? The proposed public utility facility will provide a service to the community. The proposed public utility use will accommodate future telephone service demand for the adjacent residential and industrial uses in the area and will assist in diversifying the range of services available to those working or residing in Resolution No. 2014 -39 Page 1 of 5 the south sections of the city. Further, the proposed public utility use is best suited within a building that is typically located in the City's commercial zoning districts. 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 public utility facility will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity because the public utility facility will operate within a completely enclosed concrete block building, thereby minimizing potential impacts, such as noise, on the surrounding commercial, industrial and residential uses. Additionally, conditions of approval have been incorporated into the project approvals to minimize impacts from occurring on the premises. 3. Will the proposed use adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area? The proposed public utility facility will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area. The proposed public utility facility will result in a positive addition to the surrounding area and will complement and improve the economic viability of the area will accommodate the future telephone and internet demand of the community and improve the quality of communication citywide. Further, the project will identify the area as a stable location for future economic investment. 4. Will the proposed use comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use? The proposed public utility facility will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and provisions of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code and all other provisions that are applicable to a public utility use. 5. Will the proposed use adversely affect the General Plan or any specific plan of the City? The proposed public utility facility will not adversely affect the General Plan. The proposed public utility facility at this location supports several General Plan Goals and Policies, including Land Use Element Goal 2, which promotes land uses that enhance the economic viability of the City; Goal 4, which protect and enhance development sites and districts that are unique community assets that enhance the quality of life; Policy 2.2 supports commercial land uses in adequate Resolution No. 2014 -39 Page 2 of 5 amounts to accommodate the City's needs for goods and services; and Policy 4.3 which aims to support land uses which provide community and regional economic and service benefits. The proposed facility will provide a communication service to Santa Ana residents as well as the business community locally and regionally. Policy 5.5 encourages development which is compatible with and supportive surrounding land uses. The proposed addition to a public utility facility is consistent with the adjacent commercial, industrial and residential uses. The facility will provide a vital service to Santa Ana residents as well as the business community. Additionally, Urban Design Element Policy 1.5 encourages enhanced architectural forms, textures, colors and materials are expected in the design of all projects. The building design is unique and non - traditional. The proposed second floor addition will utilize two different kinds of split face concrete blocks and stucco to create color and texture variations and to match the existing building. The existing building elevation on Warner Avenue has tubular steel vine trellises for design detail. Acoustical louvers are used on the east and west sides of the building to provide ventilation for the equipment. E. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15301. This Class 1 exemption allows the licensing of existing facilities with additions to existing structures up to 10,000 square feet in an area where all public services and facilities are available to allow for maximum development permissible in the General Plan. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2013 -72 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The Planning Commission, after conducting the public hearing, hereby approves modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 2000 -10 as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated July 28, 2014, and exhibits attached thereto; the Request for Planning Commission Action dated October 27, 2014, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 27th day of October, 2014 by the following vote: Resolution No. 2014 -39 Page 3 of 5 AYES: Commissioners: Bacerra, Bauer, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval (6) NOES: Commissioners: None (0) ABSENT: Commissioners: Alderete (1) ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None (0) 5 i Eric Alderete Chairperson APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: Ryan O dge Assistark ity Att rney CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, Karen Gerardo, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2014 -39 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on October 27, 2014. Date: ��' "� q Planning Commission Secretary City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2014 -39 Page 4 of 5 Conditions for Approval for Modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 2000 -10 Modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 2000 -10 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 California Building Standards Code and all other applicable regulations. The applicant must comply in full with each and every condition listed below prior to exercising the rights conferred by this conditional use permit. The applicant must remain in compliance with all 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. Planninq Division 1. All proposed site improvements must conform to the Site Plan Review approval DP No. 2013 -34 and the staff report exhibits. 2. Any amendment to this conditional use permit must be submitted to the Planning Division and Police Department for review. At that time, staff will determine if administrative relief is available or the conditional use permit must be amended. 3. Testing of the emergency equipment can only occur during daylight hours. 4. Landscaping shall be maintained in compliance with the submitted plan. Any modifications to this plan shall be submitted to the Planning Division for review and shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Manager. Resolution No. 2014 -39 Page 5 of 5