TO: Chair and Members of the Planning Commission
THRU: Anna Pehoushek, Assistant Community Development Director
FROM: Arlen Beck, Associate Planner
1. SUBJECT
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Public Hearing: A request to construct a multi-purpose service building for St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church located at 491 N. Hewes Street and finding of CEQA Exemption (Conditional Use Permit 3215-23, Major Site Plan Review 1054-21, and Design Review No. 4799-15 ).
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2. SUMMARY
The applicant proposes to construct a 19,273-square-foot multi-purpose service building to include a gymnasium, observation decks, Sunday school classrooms, kitchen, restrooms, storage rooms, and landscape improvements on an existing church property.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 01-24 entitled:
A Resolution of the Planning Commission approving Conditional Use Permit 3215-23, Major Site Plan No. 1054-21, and Design Review No. 4799-15, for the construction of a new multi-purpose service building, and landscape improvements at an existing church property located at 491 N. Hewes Street.
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4. AUTHORIZING GUIDELINES
Orange Municipal Code (OMC) Sections 17.08.020B.2.a., 17.10.030C.1., 17.10.060E.2. and 17.10.080 authorize the Planning Commission to review and take action on all the subject applications. Per Table 17.08.020 Footnote (b), when more than one type of application is filed for a single project, the application requiring the highest level of approval shall dictate the review process for the entire project. Therefore, the Planning Commission is the final approving body of the application package.
5. PROJECT BACKGROUND
Applicant/ Property Owner:
Coptic Orthodox Church - Diocese of Los Angeles and St. Verena
Property Location
491 N. Hewes Street
Existing General Plan
Land Use Element Designation
Low Density Residential, 2-6 dwelling units per acre (LDR)
Existing Zoning Classification
Single Family Residential, 7,000 square feet (R-1-7)
Site Size
2....
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