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RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -03
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2015 -22 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW
A TRADE SCHOOL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
920 NORTH POINSETTIA 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 -22 to
allow a trade school in the Specific Development No. 84 (SD84) zoning
district at the property located at 920 North Poinsettia Street.
B. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41- 472.5(d) requires approval of a
conditional use permit to allow trade schools which provide instruction that
requires the operation of heavy equipment or machinery normally associated
with manufacturing operations in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district.
C. On January 25, 2016, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -22.
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- 472.5(d), have been established for Conditional Use Permit No.
2015 -22 to warrant approval of the conditional use permit to allow a trade
school:
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 AGC Vocational School will provide a service
to the community as it will support the adjacent industrial and
residential uses in the area and will assist in diversifying the
range of educational opportunities available to those working
or residing in the city. Further, the proposed trade school is
best suited within a larger industrial building that is typically
found in the City's industrial zoning districts.
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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 AGC Vocational School will not be detrimental
to persons residing or working in the vicinity because the
trade school will operate within a completely enclosed
building, thereby minimizing potential impacts, such as
noise, on the surrounding tenants. Additionally, conditions of
approval have been incorporated into the project approvals
to 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 AGC Vocational School will not adversely
affect the economic stability of the area. The proposed trade
school will result in a positive addition to the surrounding
area by providing educational opportunities, promoting job
skills training and will complement and improve the
economic viability of the area as the use will reoccupy a
vacant industrial building, thereby reducing the vacancy rate
of the area and identifying the area as a stable location for
economic investment.
4. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and
conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use.
The proposed AGC Vocational School 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 trade school.
5. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan or
any specific plan of the City.
The proposed AGC Vocational School will not adversely
affect the General Plan. The proposed trade school at this
location supports several General Plan Goals and Policies,
including Land Use Element Goal 1, which promotes the
balance of land uses to address basic community needs;
Goal 2, which promotes land uses that enhance the
economic viability of the City; and, Goal 3, which aims to
allow uses that preserve and improve the character and
integrity of neighborhoods, including both the adjacent
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industrial and residential neighborhoods. This project will
provide a use that will assist in diversifying the range of
services available to residents of Santa Ana. Land Use
Element Policy 2.8 promotes the rehabilitation of commercial
properties and encourages increase levels of capital
investment. The proposed trade school use will occupy a
vacant tenant space representing increased levels of capital
investment in the property. The re- tenanting of a vacant
space with a viable business further supports the
rehabilitation of this property. Land Use Element Policy 5.4
supports land uses which are consistent with the Land Use
Plan of the Land Use Element. The M1 zoning district allows
trade schools subject to a conditional use permit, making the
proposed use consistent with the zoning and the Land Use
Plan of the Land Use Element. Land Use Element Policy 5.5
encourages development which is compatible with and
supportive of surrounding land uses. The addition of a trade
school will provide additional educational opportunities for
the surrounding businesses and residents.
Section 2. CEQA Compliance. In accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act the recommended action is exempt from further review per
Section 15301. The Section 15301 (Class 1) exemption applies to the operation of
existing facilities and allows the licensing of existing facilities with no expansion of the
existing use. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2012 -77 will be filed for
this project.
Section 3. 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.
Section 4. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting
the public hearing hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -22 as conditioned
in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein, for the project located at 920
North Poinsettia 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 January 25, 2016 and exhibits attached thereto; and, the
public testimony, written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference.
ADOPTED this 25th day of January, 2016
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AYES: Commissioners: Bacerra, Bauer, Gartner, McLoughlin, Mill, Verino (6)
NOES: Commissioners: None (0)
ABSENT: Commissioners: Alderete (0)
ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: NIM one �
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By: C—
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. 2016 -03 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Santa Ana on January 25, 2016.
Date:
Planning Commission Secretary
City of Santa Ana
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EXHIBIT
Conditions of Approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -22
Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -22 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 or 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. 2012 -42 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 that 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 hours of operation shall be limited to Monday thru Friday from 5:00 p.m. to
8:30 p.m.
6. All instruction shall be conducted within the building.
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