HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 2018-10_2000 W ALTON AVELS 3.12.18
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2018-02 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 44,997 -SQUARE FOOT
CHURCH CAMPUS WITH 1,250 SEATS FOR CHRIST OUR
SAVIOR CATHOLIC CHURCH LOCATED AT 2000 WEST
ALTON 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. David Pfeifer with Domusstudio Architecture, representing Christ Our
Savior Catholic Parish (Applicant), is requesting approval of Conditional
Use Permit No. 2018-02 as conditioned, to allow the construction of a new
18,601 -square foot church with 1,250 seats, a 15,775 -square foot parish
hall, a 5,966 -square foot parish center and a 4,655 -square foot meeting
and office building at 2000 West Alton Avenue.
B. Pursuant to Section 4 of Specific Development No. 4 (SD -4), a conditional
use permit (CUP) is required for churches and accessory church buildings
and functions.
C. Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-02 came before the Planning
Commission of the City of Santa Ana on March 12, 2018, for a duly
noticed public hearing.
D. The Planning Commission 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. 2018-02:
1. That the proposed use will provide a service or facility which will
contribute to the general wellbeing of the neighborhood or
community.
Christ Our Savior Catholic Parish has been providing a place of
worship and gathering and educational services to the community
since 2008. The granting of this CUP will allow the church to expand
its services and audience, as they have outgrown their current
temporary facilities. The proposed facilities will support and directly
benefit the public welfare physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The
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planned facilities will offer greater worship, fellowship, and
counseling, as well as provide community meeting facilities to meet
this need. These types of uses become focal points and gathering
places within a community, serving all.
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.
Christ Our Savior Catholic Parish is not anticipated to create any
detrimental impacts to persons residing or working in the area. All
functions will be conducted within enclosed buildings. The proposed
site plan was crafted to minimize noise impacts, if any, to the
adjacent properties. Furthermore, the utilities and infrastructure
necessary to support this facility exist and are adequate. The project
will not impact the existing utilities or infrastructure. The project also
meets all current Planning, Building, Fire, Police and Public Works
standards. The proposed phasing of the project will also assist to
mitigate disruption to the site and community, if any. As such, the
project will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare.
3. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the present economic
stability or future economic development of properties surrounding
the area.
The proposed project will not create any negative or detrimental
impacts on the economic viability of the surrounding area. The use
will result in a positive addition to the community and will identify
the site as a landmark of the city. The new facilities will not remove
any job producing nor economically significant elements. The off -
hour and weekend use patterns of churches can positively affect
surrounding businesses by generating off peak hour customers and
activity.
4. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and
conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use.
The project is consistent will all development standards identified
under Specific Development No. 4 and the Santa Ana Municipal
Code. Furthermore, the project was designed in accordance with
Chapter 10 (Special Use Guidelines) and Section 12 (Religious
Institution) of the Citywide Design Guidelines adopted by the City
Council in 2006.
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.
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The project will not pose any adverse effects on the General Plan
designation of Low Density Residential (LR -7). The proposed church
use is a permitted use within SD -4 subject to approval of a CUP by
the Planning Commission. The project is consistent with both the
general plan and the zoning of the property. The proposed project is
a revitalization of an existing temporary church campus that has been
established in the neighborhood for over 9 years. The services
currently being provided to the community will be enhanced through
the implementation of the project. The proposed project will allow the
church to better serve the community and will not adversely affect the
applicable land use plan.
Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
Project is subject to a previously prepared and certified Environmental Impact Report
(Certified EIR No. 2000-01 / State Clearinghouse No. 2001031004). Pursuant to Section
15162 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the City of Santa Ana has determined the
following:
1. There are no substantial changes to the Project that would require major
revisions of the Certified EIR due to new significant environmental effects or a
substantial increase in severity of impacts identified in the Certified EIR.
2. Substantial changes have not occurred in the circumstances under which the
Project is being undertaken that will require major revisions to the Certified EIR
to disclose new significant impacts.
3. There is no new information of substantial importance which was not known at
the time the EIR was certified indicating any of the following:
a. The Project will have one or more new significant effects not discussed
in the Certified EIR;
b. There are impacts determined to be significant in the Certified EIR that
will be substantially more severe;
c. There are additional mitigation measures or alternatives to the Project
that would substantially reduce one or more significant effects identified
in the Certified EIR; and,
d. There are additional mitigation measures or alternatives which are
considerably different from those analyzed in the Certified EIR that
would substantially reduce a significant impact identified in the Certified
EIR, but the project proponents declined to adopt.
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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, i
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 after conducting
the public hearing hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-02 as conditioned
in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated as though fully set forth herein for the
project located at 2000 West Alton Avenue. 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 March 12, 2018, and exhibits attached thereto;
and the public testimony, written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this
reference.
ADOPTED this 12th day of March, 2018 by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: BACERRA, CONTRERAS-LEO, MCLOUGHLIN,
MENDOZA, NGUYEN, VERINO (6)
NOES: Commissioners: NONE
ABSENT: Commissioners: ALDERETE (1)
ABSTENTIONS Commissioners: NONE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By: (*� C-
Lisa Storck
Assistant City Attorney
. GGA m e
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Mark McLoughlin �
Chairperson
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, SARAH BERNAL, Recording Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2018-10 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Santa Ana on March 12, 2018.
Date: `e'' V- u
Commission Secretary
City of Santa Ana
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Conditions for Approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-02
Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-02 is approved subject to compliance, to the
reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Manager, with applicable sections of the Santa
Ana Municipal Code, the California Administrative Code, the California Building Standards
Code, and all other applicable regulations. In addition, they shall meet the following
conditions of approval:
The Applicant must comply with each and every condition listed belowrip or 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 development project. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result
in the revocation of the site plan review, variance and tentative parcel map.
A. Planning Division Conditions:
1. All proposed site improvements must conform to the Site Plan Review approval
of DP No. 2016-40.
2. Any amendment to this conditional use permit, including modifications to
approved materials, finishes, architecture, site plan, landscaping, parking, and
square footages must be submitted to the Planning Division for review. At that
time, staff will determine if administrative relief is available or if the conditional
use permit must be amended.
3. The Applicant shall comply with the Mitigation Measures within the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for the project.
4. Applicant must submit a construction schedule and staging plan to the Planning
Division for review and approval. The plan shall include construction hours,
staging areas, parking and site security/screening during project construction.
5. A detailed landscape plan must be reviewed and approved by the Planning
Division prior to issuance of any building permits. The landscape plan shall
conform to the Citywide Design Guidelines and the City's Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance.
6. After project occupancy, landscaping shall be maintained to include the
minimum level of plant materials installed at the time of occupancy as required
by the approved plans.
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Conditions of Approval
March 12, 2018
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7. A Public Art Plan must be submitted to the Planning Division for review and
approval prior to issuance of a building permit and the art work must be installed
prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
8. A copy of these conditions of approval shall be kept on the premises at all times
and made available to any City employee upon request.
9. The number of persons allowed inside the facility may not exceed the maximum
occupancy allowed by the California Building Code (CBC). The maximum
occupancy shall be issued by the City's Building Official upon approval of
building permit and shall be clearly posted at all times in accordance with the
requirements of the CBC.
10. The Christ Our Savior Catholic Church Parish shall maintain a monthly schedule
of events, which it shall post on its website. The schedule of events on the
website shall be updated regularly.
B. Orange County Fire Authority Conditions:
1. Prior to approval or issuance of a grading permit or building permit, whichever
comes first, the Applicant shall submit plans and obtain approval of the
following:
a. Fire master plan (service code PR145)
b. Architectural (service codes PR200-PR285)
C. Underground piping for private hydrants and fire sprinkler system
(service code PR470-PR475)
d. Fire sprinkler system (service codes PR400-PR465)
e. Fire alarm system (service code PR500-PR520)
f. Hood and duct extinguishing system (service code PR 335)
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