TITLE:
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PLANNING APPLICATION 21-13 IS A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR A PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING USE LOCATED AT 3030 AIRWAY AVENUE
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DEPARTMENT: ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT/PLANNING DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: CHRIS YEAGER, ASSOCIATE PLANNER
CONTACT INFORMATION: CHRIS YEAGER, 714.754.4883; christopher.yeager@costamesaca.gov
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution to:
1. Find that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1), Existing Facilities; and
2. Approve Planning Application 21-13, subject to conditions of approval.
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APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT:
Etienne Runge is the authorized agent for the applicant, 3030 Airway Owner LLC.
BACKGROUND:
The property is zoned Industrial Park (MP) and has a General Plan land use designation of Industrial Park. The subject property is located on the east side of Airway Avenue between Kalmus Drive and Fischer Avenue. John Wayne Airport is located directly to the rear (east) of the property. The site contains an existing 77,100-square-foot industrial building, of which 51,000 square feet is proposed to be used for pharmaceutical manufacturing. The remainder of the space is occupied by a manufacturer of bath and spa parts. Two vehicle access driveways to the existing parking lot are provided to the site.
The previous use of the facility was a garment distribution and storage facility for a surf sportswear company (Rip Curl). The property to the north is a luxury auto storage facility and the property to the south is a multi-tenant building containing various airport service businesses.
The subject site is over 2,000 feet from the nearest residential development, the Baker Block. The City's homeless shelter is located over a half mile from the site at 3175 Airway Drive.
DESCRIPTION:
Planning Application 21-1...
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