This project was reviewed pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15305, Class 5: "Minor Alterations to Land Use Limitations" of the CEQA Guidelines. Class 5 consists of minor alterations in land use limitations in areas with an average slope of less than 20%, which do not result in any changes in land use or density. The site has an average slope of less than 20% as verified through topographic maps and site inspection.  The project involves minor variances to perimeter fence heights and alterations not resulting in changes in land use or density.

The project is not subject to any of the exceptions for exemption under Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines. The location of the project is predominantly urban and not considered a sensitive environment; therefore, the project will not result in any significant environmental impact. The cumulative impact of this project, and the approval of other projects like it in the vicinity, is not expected to have any significant environmental impact. The project is not located along any state-designated scenic highway nor within any designated hazardous waste site. The project will not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of any historical resource. Staff does not expect any significant impacts or unusual circumstances related to the approval of this project. Therefore, the project is categorically exempt from CEQA.

That the Planning Commission approve and adopt:

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING THE REQUIRED FINDINGS AND APPROVING ZONE VARIANCE 25-0002 (ZV25-0002) TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION OF PERIMETER FENCING AND SECURITY GATES THAT EXCEED SIX FEET IN HEIGHT AT AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS AT 901 AND 951 SOUTH LESLIE STREET (APN 019-111-03), AS PER THE APPROVED PLANS AND SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, AND MAKING THE DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15305, CLASS 5: "MINOR ALTERATIONS TO LAND USE LIMITATIONS" OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES

The project was reviewed pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and determined to be categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1: "Existing Facilities" of the CEQA Guidelines. Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use. The project consists of remodeling the facades of four buildings within an existing shopping center and updating the Sign Program for the shopping center. No expansion of building square footage is proposed. The project involves no expansion of use. 

The project is not subject to any of the exceptions for exemption under Section 15300.2 of the CEQA guidelines. The cumulative impact of this project, and the approval of similar projects in the vicinity, is not expected to have any significant environmental impact. The project is not located along any state-designated scenic highway nor within any designated hazardous waste site. The project will not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of any historical resource because the buildings and properties where they are located are not listed on any National, California, or local registers. Staff does not anticipate any significant impacts or unusual circumstances related to the approval and construction of this project. Therefore, the project is categorically exempt from CEQA.

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING THE REQUIRED FINDINGS AND APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 24-0014 (DR2PH24-0014) TO REMODEL THE FACADE OF  AN EXISTING MULTI-TENANT COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER SITUATED ON MULTIPLE PROPERTIES ADDRESSED AS 121-125 SOUTH HARBOR BOULEVARD (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 298-133-19),  131-231 SOUTH HARBOR BOULEVARD (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 298-133-17) AND 1100 EAST LA HABRA BOULEVARD (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 298-133-20) AND UPDATE THE MASTER SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER, AS PER THE APPROVED PLANS AND SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, AND MAKING THE DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301, CLASS 1: "EXISTING FACILITIES" OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES