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RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -35
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2015 -17 AS CONDITIONED FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2151 EAST FIRST STREET
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 approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -17 to
allow a care home at the property located at 2151 East First Street.
B. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41- 365.5(c) requires approval of a
conditional use permit for a care home use in the Community Commercial
(C -1) zoning district.
C. On October 26, 2015, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -17.
D. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana determines that the
following findings, which must be established in order to grant this
Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)
Section 41 -638, have been established for Conditional Use Permit No.
2015 -17 to allow the care home use:
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 proposed care home will provide a service to the
community. The proposed care home is a use that will
provide additional housing and supportive services for those
in need in the community. As part of the conversion, the site
will be improved with additional open space /urban garden,
new fagade and other aesthetic improvements to create a
pleasant environment for the care home residents as well as
the surrounding neighborhood. Further, the proposed care
home will provide a safe and organized environment which
will assist the residents and enhance their quality of life,
including providing assistance, supervision, training, classes,
transportation coordination, activity planning and meals.
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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.
The proposed care home will not be detrimental to persons
residing or working in the vicinity because the care home is
located within an area of the City that has a mix of residential
and commercial /office uses. Community Development
Partners will work with Mercy House to provide services to
chronically homeless, disabled and at -risk homeless
veterans and non - veterans in a well maintained and
supportive environment. Finally, the project design and
ongoing site management will minimize impacts from
occurring on the premises.
3. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the present economic
stability or future economic development of properties surrounding
the area.
The proposed care home will not adversely affect the
economic stability of the area but will make a positive
contribution to the surrounding area. The project will provide
a well maintained and operated service to the community
and will complement and improve the economic viability of
the area as the proposed care home would include
improvements to the property and streetscape including new
landscaping and architectural enhancements. The use of
the site as a secured care home in conjunction with the
improvements that will be made to the site will improve 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 proposed care home 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 care home. Site improvements are proposed
to the parking lot and landscaping to bring the site into
compliance with the zoning code.
5. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan of
the city or any specific plan applicable to the area of the proposed
use.
The proposed care home will not adversely affect the
General Plan. The proposed care home supports several
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General Plan Goals and Policies, including Land Use
Element Goal 1, which promotes the balance of land uses to
address basic community needs and Goal 2, which
promotes land uses that enhance the economic viability of
the City. This project will provide a use that will assist in
diversifying the range of services available to adjacent
communities. Land Use Element Policy 2.8 promotes the
rehabilitation of commercial properties and encourages
increase levels of capital investment. The proposed care
home use will involve interior and exterior improvements of
an existing motel representing increased levels of capital
investment in the property. Housing Element Goal 4 seeks
adequate rental and ownership housing opportunities and
supportive services for seniors, people with disabilities,
families with children, and people needing emergency,
transitional, or supportive housing. Policy 4.6 of the Housing
Element specifically identifies the need for homeless
services and to partner with community service
organizations that address the needs of homeless people,
including housing linked with case management,
employment, physical, mental health, substance abuse, and
other services. The proposed care home operators will
partner with Mercy House to provide supportive services to
homeless, chronically homeless, disabled and at -risk of
homelessness veterans and non - veterans in a well
maintained and supportive environment.
E. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended action is exempt for further review per Section 15301. This
Class 1 exemption allows the licensing of existing facilities with negligible
or no expansion of the existing use. The conversion of an existing 75 -unit
motel to a 72 -bed care home does not involve any expansion of the
existing facility. Only minor renovation to the interior and exterior of the
existing motel is proposed. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review
No. 2015 -47 will be filed for this project.
Section 2. The applicant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the
City of Santa Ana, its officials, officers, agents, and employees, from any and all liability,
claims, actions or proceedings that may be brought arising out of its approval of this
project, and any approvals associated with the project, including, without limitation, any
environmental review or approval, except to the extent caused by the negligence of the
City of Santa Ana.
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Section 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting
the public hearing hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -17 as conditioned
in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein, for the project located at 2151
East First Street. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid
hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission
Action dated October 26, 2015, and exhibits attached thereto; and, the public testimony,
written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference.
ADOPTED this 26th day of October, 2015.
AYES: Commissioners: Bacerra, Bauer, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Verino (6)
NOES: Commissioners: None (0)
ABSENT: Commissioners: Alderete (1)
ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None (0)
Ja Gartner
Chairperson
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:
Lisa Storck
Assistant City Attorney
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, KAREN GERARDO, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify
the attached Resolution No. 2015 -35 to be the original resolution adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on October 26, 2015.
Date: io 124,7 l f
Planning Commission Secretary
City of Santa Ana
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EXHIBIT
Conditions of Approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -17
Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -17 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 rip for to
exercising the rights conferred by this approval.
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 site improvements must conform to the Site Plan Review approval
of DP No. 2015 -24 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. Prior to approval of Certificate of Occupancy, all on -site improvements shall be
made in accordance with the submitted plans.
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 subject to the approval of the Planning Manager.
5. The maximum number of beds shall be 72.
6. The applicant or responsible party shall submit the plan(s) listed below to the
Orange County Fire Authority for review. Approval shall be obtained on each
plan prior to issuance of a building permit:
a. fire master plan (service code PR145)
b. architectural (service codes PR248)
c. underground piping for private hydrants and fire sprinkler systems (service
code PR470- PR475)
d. fire sprinkler system (service codes PR400- PR465)
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7. The applicant or responsible party shall submit the plan(s) listed below to the
Orange County Fire Authority for review. Approval shall be obtained on each
plan prior to concealing interior construction:
a. sprinkler monitoring system (service code PR500)
b. fire alarm system (service code PR500- PR520)
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