75A - PUBLIC HEARING ZONING NO 2020-01 AMEND CH 41

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Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2020-08 February 24, 2020 Page 3 again= SD 19 & SD40 French Park and Issue: Both SD-19 and SD-40 are considered Heninger Park Review historical districts that require projects to be reviewed Authority: Amends administratively and/or by the Historic Resources language to clarify major Commission for major modifications. The language modification process and currently contained within these specific review authority. developments is unclear on the modification process. In addition, the Planning Commission is granted review authority over ministerial development applications on sites not listed on the local Historic Register, which conflicts with the Development Project Plan approval process set forth in Sections 41-668 through 674 of the SAMC. Amendment Resolution: Grants the Historic Resources Commission review authority over all major exterior modifications in the historic districts. Clarifies ministerial review process for minor exterior modifications in the historic districts as outlined in Resolution No. 2006-01 and adopted by the Historic Resources Commission on January 5, 2006. Creates a uniform review process for both historic districts. 41-313.5(o) Parking Lots and Issue: Uses permitted in the Professional (P) zoning Parking Structures: district have high peak hours parking demand. Amends the Professional Limited parking options could stifle development or (P) zoning district to allow repurposing and re -tenanting of existing buildings. parking lots and parking structures subject to a Amendment Resolution: Provides additional land conditional use permit. use options for property owners and convenient arkin for employees in jobs rich areas. Table 2: CEQA, Strategic Plan Alignment and Public Notification & Community Outreach ,. t ld CEQA Type Exempt per Section 15061 b 3 Reason(s) In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the Exempt or Analysis recommended action is exempt from CEQA per Section 15061(b)(3). This exemption applies to projects covered by the "general rule" that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity s not subject to CEQA. Goal(s) and Approval of this item supports the City's efforts tory meet Goal No. 3 - Economic Policy(s) Development, Objective No. 2 (create new opportunities for business/job growth and encourage private development through new General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policies) and Goal No. 5 - Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective No. 3 (facilitate diverse housing opportunities and support efforts to reserve and improve the livability of Santa Ana neighborhoods). 75A-19