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HomeMy WebLinkAbout39A - STREET NAMING - JAGUAR WAYREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MARCH 3, 2015 TITLE: STREET NAMING NO. 2015 -01 TO RENAME A SEGMENT OF RAITT STREET NORTH OF MACARTHUR BOULEVARD AS JAGUAR WAY — SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, APPLICANT (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 2, 4) CITY MAI AGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: J1 _ rw ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 13' Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2n6 Reading ❑ implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Receive and file the staff report and affirm the street name change of a street segment of Raitt Street to Jaguar Way (Street Name No. 2015 -01). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION On February 9, 2015, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving Street Naming No. 2015 -01 by a vote of 7:0 to rename a segment of Raitt Street located adjacent to Segerstrom High School and north of MacArthur Boulevard to Jaguar Way. The Planning Commission made no changes to the recommendation outlined in the attached staff report (Exhibit A). DISCUSSION The subject street segment was formerly vacant land until it was constructed and dedicated to the City of Santa Ana in 2003 as part of the Segerstrom High School development. The proposed street segment is not a through - street and serves as a point of primary school access to Segerstrom High School together with its sport facility known as Jaguar Stadium. The proposed street renaming will serve to identify the location of the subject street segment by referencing its proximity to Segerstrom High School and to Jaguar Stadium. In addition, renaming the segment of the street to Jaguar Way will improve wayfinding by clearly identifying it as a point of access into the high school and as the primary point of access to Jaguar Stadium, Further, it will clearly distinguish this street segment as a point of access rather than a through - street, which will reduce traffic and pedestrian confusion. 39A -1 Street Naming No. 2015 -01 March 3, 2015 Page 2 STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No. 2 Youth, Education, Recreation, Objective No. 4 (partner with groups and organizations to promote education, senior services, job training and development for all Santa Ana residents.) FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Vince Fregoso, AIO Interim Executive D ecto Planning & Building Agency RS:rb re: reportMSN 2016 -1 \SN 16 -1 Jaguar Way= Exhibit: A. Planning Commission Staff Report 39A -2 REQUEST O PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 9, 2015 TITLE; PUBLIC HEARING — FILED BY NICK CANZONE FOR STREET NAMING NO. 2015 -01 TO RENAME A SEGMENT OF RAITT STREET NORTH OF MACARTHUR BOULEVARD AS JAGUAR WAY Prepared by Ricardo Soto Interim 1{xecutive Dir6ctor RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution approving Street Naming No. 2015 -01. Reauest of Applicant � R APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended © Set Public Hearing For DENIED • Applicant's Request • Staff Recommendation CONTINUED To o r Acting Planning Manager Nick Canzone, representing the Santa Ana Unified School District, is requesting to rename a segment of Raitt Street north of MacArthur Boulevard that provides access to Segerstrom High School as Jaguar Way. Proiect Back-ground The subject street segment was formerly vacant land until it was constructed and dedicated to the City of Santa Ana in 2003 as part of the Segerstrom High School development. The proposed street segment is not a through - street and serves as a point of primary school access to Segerstrom High School together with its sport facility known as Jaguar Stadium. Project Analysis Pursuant to Sections 33 -5 through 33 -8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), the Planning Commission is the decision making body for the naming of public streets, subject to confirmation by the City Council. Further, the policy guidelines in the SAMC pertaining to the naming of public streets state that streets may be named if the name serves to identify the location of the subject by reference to a geographic, environmental or development features in the immediate area. The intent of the street renaming is to name the street segment after Segerstrom High School's mascot, the Jaguar. The proposed street renaming will serve to identify the location of the subject street segment by referencing its proximity to Segerstrom High School and to Jaguar Stadium. In addition, renaming the segment of the street to Jaguar Way will improve wayfinding by clearly identifying it as a point of access into the high school and as the primary point of access to Jaguar Stadium. Further, it will clearly distinguish this street segment as a point of access rather than a through- street, which will reduce traffic and pedestrian confusion. EXHIBIT A 39A -3 Street Naming No. 2015 -01 February 9, 2015 Page 2 All school and associated buildings for Segerstrom High are addressed along MacArthur Boulevard. No buildings are addressed along the proposed Jaguar Way segment and no properties will require a change of address. This request has been reviewed by both the Orange County Fire Authority and the Santa Ana Police Department. Neither agency indicated any concerns with the proposed renaming as it will not have any adverse effect on their ability to provide emergency response services. Public Notification The project site is not located within the boundaries of any neighborhood association; however, the chairperson of the nearby Metro Classic Neighborhood Association was notified by mail and contacted by staff to discuss the proposed project. The association chairperson did not raise any issues during the telephone discussion. Staff contacted the owners of properties that abut the segment of street that is proposed to be renamed, who identified no concerns with the project. Mailed notices were sent to all affected property owners at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing. At the time of printing of this report, no areas of concern were raised, nor had any correspondence, either written or electronic, been received from any members of the public. e• 1=6 In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended action is exempt for further review per Section 15061 (b)(3). The general rule exemption is allowed provided it can be determined with certainty that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment. As the project consists of the renaming of a street to reduce confusion to the public, the general rule exemption is applicable, General Rule Environmental Review No. 2015 -1 will be filed for this project. Conclusion Based on the analysis provided within this report, staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Street Naming No. 2015 -01. Ricardo ofo Assistant Planner I RS:jm rs: reporls\SN 2015.1 \SN 154 Jaguar Wsy.pp Attachment: Exhibit 1 — Aerial Map 39A -4 SN 2015-1 A\ JAGUAR WAY eW A -NN I N -G -A -ND - 0 U I L D I N G A G F. M C Y EXHIBIT 1 39A-5 ROH — 02/09/15 RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -04 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO RENAME A SEGMENT OF RAITT STREET NORTH OF MACARTHUR BOULEVARD AS JAGUAR WAY 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. The applicant is requesting approval of Street Naming No. 2015 -01 to rename a segment of Raitt Street north of MacArthur Boulevard that provides access to Segerstrom High School as "Jaguar Way." B. Street Naming No. 2015 -01 came before the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana for a duly noticed public hearing on February 9, 2015. C. The Planning Commission took into consideration the policy guidelines contained in Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 33 -6, which suggests that the name serve to identify the location of the subject by reference to distinct geographic, environmental or development features in the immediate area. D. The intent of the street renaming is to name the street segment after Segerstrom High School's mascot, the Jaguar. The proposed street renaming will serve to identify the location of the subject street segment by referencing its proximity to Segerstrom High School and to Jaguar Stadium. In addition, renaming the segment of the street to Jaguar Way will improve wayfinding by clearly identifying it as a point of access into the high school and as the primary point of access to Jaguar Stadium. Further, it will clearly distinguish this street segment as a point of access rather than a through- street, which will reduce traffic and pedestrian confusion. E. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended action is exempt for further review per Section 15061 (b)(3). The general rule exemption is allowed provided it can be determined with certainty that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment. As the project consists of the renaming of a street to reduce confusion to the public, the general rule exemption is applicable. General Rule Environmental Review No. 2015 -1 will be filed for this project. Resolution No. 2015 -04 Page 1 of 2 39A -6 Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana, after conducting the public hearing, hereby approves Street Naming No. 2015 -01 to rename a segment of Raitt Street north of MacArthur Boulevard as "Jaguar Way." 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 February 9, 2015, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 9th day of February, 2015 by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: Alderete, Bacerra, Bauer, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Verino (7) NOES: Commissioners: None (0) ABSENT: Commissioners: None (0) ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None (0) Eric Alderete Chairperson APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: Ryan 0. Hodge Assistant City Attorney CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, KAREN GERARDO, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2015 -04 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on February 9, 2015. Date: Planning Commission Secretary City of Santa Ana 39A -7 Resolution No. 2015 -04 Page 2 of 2 39A -8