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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 2015-20_1411SVillageWayLS 5.18.15 RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -20 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2015 -12 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW AN INDOOR SPORTS FACILITY IN THE McFADDEN PLACE /SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 85 (SD -85) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1411 SOUTH VILLAGE 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 Conditional Use Permit No. 2015- 12 to allow an indoor sports facility in the McFadden Place /Specific Development No. 85 (SD -85) for the property located at 1441 South Village Way. B. Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -12 came before the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana for a duly noticed public hearing on May 26, 2015. C. In 2013, AA No. 2013 -02 was approved, establishing the McFadden Place /Specific Development (SD) No. 85 zoning district, which allows for a variety of industrial, commercial and recreational uses, including indoor sports facilities subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit. D. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41- 638(a)(1) authorizes the Planning Commission to grant a conditional use permit upon making certain findings. 1. That the proposed use will provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well -being of the neighborhood or community. The project will provide a service or facility which will contribute to the community. The facility is a commercial recreational facility that will provide additional recreational opportunities to residents and visitors of the City. Further, the business will provide additional employment opportunities for residents that live in the City. 2. That the proposed use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. Resolution No. 2015 -20 Page 1 of 5 The trampoline recreation and aerobic exercise facility will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the area as the facility is located within an area of the City that is predominantly industrial in nature. Further, improvements will be made to the site that will bring the site into compliance with applicable disability act standards. Finally, conditions have been placed on the project that will mitigate any negative or adverse impacts created by the use that could otherwise affect the health, safety, or general welfare of the surrounding businesses. 3. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area. The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area but will instead identify the site as a viable site to conduct business. The tenant space was previously vacant and is proposed to be occupied by a use that is consistent with the zoning for the property. The reuse of the site, in conjunction with the improvements that will be made to the site, will enhance the economic viability of the area. 4. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use. The use will be in compliance with all regulations and provisions of Chapter 41 (Zoning Code) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Site improvements are proposed to the parking lot that will bring the site into compliance with the Zoning Code. 5. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the general plan of the city of any specific plan applicable to the area of the proposed use. The project will not adversely affect the General Plan as the proposed use is consistent with Goals 1 and 2 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan. These goals encourage uses such as the proposed indoor sports facility that promote a balance of land uses to address basic community needs, such as physical activity, and which enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability. In addition, the project is consistent with Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element, which supports commercial uses that accommodate the City's needs for goods and services. Furthermore, Policy 2.8 of the Land Use Element promotes the rehabilitation of commercial properties, and encourages increased levels of Resolution No. 2015 -20 Page 2of5 capital investment. The project will include significant new investment and tenant improvements to a site that has remained vacant since the previous tenant relocated from the site. Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. The project will be located adjacent to one of the region's most significant corridors, the Costa Mesa Freeway, and conditions of approval will ensure that its operations will be compatible with the surrounding properties and businesses. E. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301. This Class 1 exemption allows the repair, maintenance and permitting of existing structures that are consistent with the zoning and general plan designations. The proposed project involves occupying an existing building with a new tenant, without any square footage addition or building expansion. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2015 -10 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana, after conducting the public hearing, hereby approves for the property located at 1411 South Village Way: Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -12, as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein, to allow an indoor sports facility in the McFadden Place /Specific Development (SD) No. 85 zoning district. These decisions are based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated May 26, 2015, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Resolution No. 2015 -20 Page 3of5 ADOPTED this 26th day of May, 2015 by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: Alderete, Bauer, Gartner, Mill, Nalle (5) NOES: Commissioners: None (0) ABSENT: Commissioners: Bacerra, Verino (2) ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None (0) APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: L4vt,- 4f- Lisa Storck 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 -20 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on May 26, 2015. Date: 5[2- tp I (S aw OA4&(�- Planning Commission Secretary City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2015 -20 Page 4 of 5 FXHIRIT A Conditions for Conditional Use Permit No 2015 -12 Should the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -12, the approval is 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. Planning Division 1. All proposed improvements must conform to the Site Plan Review approval of DP No. 2015 -4 and the staff report exhibits. 2. Any amendment to this conditional use permit must be submitted to the Planning Division for review. At that time, staff will determine if administrative relief is available or the conditional use permit must be amended. 3. The site occupant shall be responsible for maintaining the premises free from graffiti and litter, including the side of the building adjacent to the Costa Mesa Freeway. All graffiti and litter shall be removed within 24 hours. B. Police Department 1. The existing building and required parking must conform with the provisions of Chapter 8, Article II, Division 3 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Building Security Ordinance). These code conditions will require that the existing projects lighting, door /window locking devices and addressing be upgraded to current code standards. Lighting standards cannot be located in required landscape planters. Resolution No. 2015 -20 Page 5of5