TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, City Manager
FROM: Russell Bunim, Community Development Director
1. SUBJECT
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Public Hearing to consider an appeal of Planning Commission approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 3210-23 for a new church and coffeehouse at 611 W. Chapman Avenue and finding of CEQA exemption.
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2. SUMMARY
On December 4, 2023, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC-202-23 approving a request by CedarHouse for the operation of a church with classes, community enrichment activities, and a coffeehouse at 611 W. Chapman Avenue. The approval was appealed to City Council on December 15, 2023 (Appeal No. 0564-23).
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Conduct and close Public Hearing.
2. Adopt proposed Resolution No. 11527. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange denying Appeal No. 0564-23 and approving Conditional Use Permit No. 3210-23, a request by CedarHouse, a 501(C)(3) organization for operation of a church with classes, community enrichment activities and a coffeehouse at 611 West Chapman Avenue.
3. Find the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities).
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 3: Enhance and promote quality of life in the community
c: Support and enhance attractive, diverse living environments.
Goal 5: Recognize, promote, and preserve Orange's rich heritage
b: Expand and strengthen processes and practices related to protection and cultural resources.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
On December 4, 2023, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3210-23, a request by CedarHouse, a 501(c)(3) organization, to operate a church with classes, community enrichment activities, and a coffeehouse at 611 W. Chapman Avenue (Resolution No. PC 20-23). The property is located in the Old Towne Orange Historic District. A detailed ove...
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