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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 2017-24_508 E Washington AveLS 7.24.17 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2017-05 TO ALLOW A MAJOR EXTERIOR MODIFICATION AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 508 EAST WASHINGTON 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 approval of Site Plan Review No. 2017-05 to allow a major exterior modification at the residential four-plex located at 508 East Washington Avenue. B. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-593.3, any use or development of property within the SD district shall be in compliance with the ordinance adopting the specific development plan for such property. C. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-593.4 requires a review by the Planning Commission of all plans for the purpose of ensuring that buildings, structures, and grounds will be in keeping with the neighborhood and will not be detrimental to the harmonious development of the city or impair the desirability of investment or occupation in the neighborhood. D. Site Plan Review No. 2017-05 came before the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on July 10, 2017 and at such time the project was continued to a date uncertain to allow the applicant, City staff, and the French Park Architectural Committee to identify a compromise for the exterior modification project. Based on these discussions, the project plans were modified to provide wood windows and detailing for the front duplex; as a key character defining features of the Minimal Traditional architecture style. The revised project plans will preserve the integrity of the structures and overall historic character of the SD -19 district. Subsequently, Site Plan Review No. 2017-05 came before Planning Commission on July 24, 2017 for consideration. E. The project is deemed to be in substantial compliance with applicable development standards outlined within the Specific Development Plan No. 19 (SD -19) zoning district and the Historic French Park Design Guidelines. Specifically, structures within SD -19 are to comply with the Federal Resolution No. 2017-24 Page 1 of 6 Historic Secretary of Standards for Rehabilitation whereby existing architectural features are to be preserved, or if deteriorated beyond repair, repaired like -to -like in design and materials to preserve the context of the historic neighborhood district. Where the severity of the deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, and other visual qualities and, where possible, materials. As proposed, the renovation of the structures would restore the wood window material and detailing for the front duplex adjacent to the street, retaining a key character defining feature of the Minimalist Traditional architectural style. The rear duplex located over the tuck -under garage wood chande the material and detailing of the existing windows from wood to vinyl, while providing wood trim and sills to match the front duplex. All structures are proposed to modify the exterior finish from sand stucco finish to smooth stucco. The primary elevations most visable from the public street will maintain the window material, multiple window panes an detailing historically appropriate for the 1940's Minimal Traditional structures at this property. F. The Planning Commission finds that the exterior modifications maintains the overall architectural integrity of the existing 1940's structures most visible from the street, and thus preserves the visual characteristics of the local SD -19 historic district as a whole. G. All exterior modifications in the SD -19 are to be reviewed by the French Park Neighborhood Architectural Review Committee. Said Committee has reviewed the renovations and submitted comments expressing its support for the modifications as the rehabilitation project. The reasons for support are as follows: While the applicant initially proceeded without deference to the Design Guidelines for French Park; the structures the proposed exterior modifications to the structures will reintroduce the vintage architectural style in the historical neighborhood; and preserve the character of the overall French Park . Section 2. Environmental Findings. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301. This Class 1 exemption applies to projects consisting of operation, repair, restoration, or minor alteration of existing structures and facilities involving negligible or no expansion. Specifically, the project conforms to Section 15301 (d), which involves the restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damage structures to meet current standards of public health and safety. The proposed exterior modification of the structures will not increase the capacity of the site in any substantive fashion so as to negatively affect the environment or surrounding properties. Based on these criteria and on staff analysis, Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2017-63 will be filed for this project. Resolution No. 2017-24 Page 2 of 6 The following findings have been made as referenced in CEQA, Section 15300.2: 1. Significant effect. The project shall not be used for an activity where there is reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environmental due to unusual circumstances. The exterior modification to the existing four -unit residential development proposed through Site Plan Review No. 2017- 05 provides for the repair and maintenance that will improve the health and safety of its residents. Thus, the policy amendments are not anticipated to have any unusual or significant effect on the environment. 2. Scenic Highways. The project shall not result in damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rock outcropping, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. The proposed exterior modification to the existing four -unit residential will include fagade modifications to a non - contributive structure located on a local residential street in the French Park Neighborhood. The City of Santa Ana does not include an official state scenic highway listings. Therefore, there will be no impact or damage to a state scenic resource related to the proposed water conservation and efficiency ordinance and guidelines reduction. 3. Hazardous Waste Site. The project shall not be located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. The proposed exterior modification and repairs are related to an existing residential development originally constructed in the 1940s. Thus, consultation of The Official Hazardous Waste and Substance Site "Cortese" list for specific sites was not applicable for this proposed ordinance. 4. Historic Resources. The project may not cause substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. The proposed exterior modification includes both restoration of existing character defining architectural features and change of materials for the existing 1940s residential structures at 503 East Washington Avenue. These structures are not listed on the Santa Ana local Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. In addition, the structures are not within the boundaries of the National Register of Resolution No. 2017-24 Page 3 of 6 Historic Places for French Park Historic District officially listed in 1999. The existing structure is considered a non - contributive structure within the French Park Neighborhood based on prior surveys . With the proposed exterior modifications to the existing four -unit residence, the structures will remain non -contributive to the surrounding French Park neighborhood. Thus, the proposed resolution to approve Site Plan Review No 2017-05 will not cause any adverse impact to a historic resource. 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 sole negligence of the City of Santa Ana. Section 4. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby approves Site Plan Review No. 2017-05 as conditioned in "Exhibit A" attached hereto and incorporated herein for the project located at 508 East Washington Avenue (Units A, B, C and D). This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said meeting, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated July 24, 2017, and exhibits attached thereto; and, the public testimony, written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 241h day of July, 2017. AYES: Commissioners: Alderete, Bacerra, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Verino (5) NOES: Commissioners: None (0) ABSENT: Commissioners: Contreras -Leo, Nguyen (2) ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None (0) L U Ly nette Verino Chairperson APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R.Aarvalho, City Attorney By:_ Lisa Resolution No. 2017-24 Page 4 of 6 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, Rosa Barela, Acting Recording Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2017-24 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on July 24, 2017. Date: 1 /agIl I Acting Recording Secretary City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2017-24 Page 5 of 6 EXHIBIT A Conditions for Approval Site Plan Review No. 2017-05 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 belowrip or to exercising the rights conferred by this site plan review approval. The applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the life of the site plan review approval. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result in the revocation of the site plan review approval. A. Planning Division 1. All improvements to the project shall be consistent with the approvals granted per Site Plan Review No. 2017-05. 2. Prior to submittal into Building Plan check, a front yard landscape plan, historic window detailing for the primary elevations, project exterior color palette (added by action of the Planning Commission July 24, 2017), and door specification shall be submitted, subject for review and approval by Planning Division staff prior to issuance of Building permits. Planning staff will coordinate with French Park Architectural Review Committee for comments on window and door detailing, as appropriate. 3. Any amendment to this site plan review approval must be submitted to the Planning Division for review. At that time, staff will determine if administrative relief is available or if the project must be formally amended. Resolution No. 2017-24 Page 6 of 6