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Catalog of City of Santa Ana Draft General Plan Update Comments Received Post February 15, 2022
<br />#Public Comments/Concerns Draft Policies and Implementation Actions Addressing Comments/Concerns City Response Source of Comment
<br />78 Suggested Action Change: Action OS-1.4: No Net Loss of parkland Open Space.
<br />Establish land use provisions in the Municipal Code that prevent prohibit
<br />development that causes a net loss of public parkland Open Space in the city,
<br />including City parks as well as other public and private land designated as
<br />Open Space under the General Plan or the zoning code, but excluding any
<br />acreage of a golf course that is redeveloped solely for 100% below-market
<br />rate housing. Require that any loss of Open Space be replaced at a ratio of at
<br />least a-1: 1 replacement if there is any loss of public parkland due to public or
<br />private development., that loss of public parks be replaced by new public
<br />parks, and that replacement Open Space (including public parks) be located
<br />within 0.5 miles walking distance from the lost Open Space. Require that a
<br />plan for replacement, including specific location of replacement land, be
<br />approved before or as part of approval of any project that would change the
<br />use of existing parks or Open Space. Require that development of
<br />replacement parks or Open Space occur prior to the closure or redevelopment
<br />of the lost parks or Open Space.
<br />Recommended Action Change: OS-1.4: No Net Loss of Public Parkland. Establish land use provisions
<br />in the Municipal Code that prevent a no net loss in the City of Santa Ana. Require at least a 1: 1
<br />replacement if there is any loss of public parkland or City owned open space due to public or
<br />private development.
<br />Action has been modified to address community comment and maintain the focus on public
<br />park land that is used to calculate the City's level of service level for park services. For
<br />reference, the recommended definition for "Park and Parkland" is as follows: Publicly
<br />accessible sites and green space that are owned and/or managed by the City of Santa Ana to
<br />support recreation and social gathering.
<br />Collaborative Letter
<br />(MPNA, OCEJ,
<br />THRIVE, & Rise Up
<br />Willowick) received
<br />3.14.2022 / Rise Up
<br />Willowick letter dated
<br />9.15.2021 & City
<br />Council
<br />79 Suggested Policy Change: Policy OS-1.3: Park Standard. Establish and maintain
<br />public open space and recreation requirements for new residential and
<br />nonresidential development to provide sufficient opportunities for Santa Ana
<br />residents and visitors. Strive to attain The City shall achieve a minimum
<br />citywide park ratio of two--three acres of park land per 1,000 residents in the
<br />City. For new residential development in Focus Areas, the City shall prioritize
<br />the creation and dedication of new public parkland over the collection of
<br />impact fees.
<br />1) Recommended Action Change: OS-1.1: Park Needs Assessment and Master Plan. Create, adopt,
<br />and implement a park needs assessment and master plan, based on community input, defining
<br />park service areas according to best practices, establishing a service area for each park facility,
<br />creating a tool to evaluate needs and prioritize improvements by quadrant or appropriate
<br />geographic subarea, and maintaining a list of priorities for the expansion and improvement of open
<br />space and recreational facilities in each quadrant or geographic subarea to attain a park land
<br />standard of 3 acres per 1,000 residents.
<br />2) Recommended Policy Change: Policy OS-1.3: Park Standard - Establish and maintain public parks,
<br />open space, and recreation requirements for new residential and nonresidential development to
<br />provide sufficient opportunities for Santa Ana residents and visitors. Attain a minimum of 3 acres of
<br />land per 1,000 persons residing in the City of Santa Ana.
<br />The community comment to increase the ratio in acres per 1,000 residents is in alignment
<br />with comments provided by members of the City Council. The ratio has been revised to three
<br />(3) acres per 1,000 residents. In addition, prioritizing the creation of new parkland over
<br />impact fees is addressed in Policy OS-1.9.
<br />Collaborative Letter
<br />(MPNA, OCEJ,
<br />THRIVE, & Rise Up
<br />Willowick) received
<br />3.14.2022 / Rise Up
<br />Willowick letter dated
<br />9.15.2021
<br />80 Suggested New Action: Action OS-1.16. Park Standard. Amend Municipal Code
<br />Chapter 35, Article IV to require that the City achieve a minimum citywide
<br />park ratio of three acres per 1,000 residents.
<br />Recommended Action Change: OS-1.6. Development Fees. Update the City's Acquisition and
<br />Development Ordinance to increase the parkland dedication requirements to meet 3 acres of
<br />parkland per 1,000 residents. Require that fees collected in place of parkland dedication to be
<br />utilized to acquire or expand facilities within geographic proximity to new development or in
<br />parkland deficient areas.
<br />Action has been modified to include updating the Acquisition and Development Ordinance
<br />found in Chapter 35 of the Municipal code to be consistent with proposed park ratio of the 3
<br />acres per 1,000 residents.
<br />Collaborative Letter
<br />(MPNA, OCEJ,
<br />THRIVE, & Rise Up
<br />Willowick) received
<br />3.14.2022 / Rise Up
<br />Willowick letter dated
<br />9.15.2021
<br />81 Suggested Policy Change: Policy OS-1.4. Park Distribution. Ensure the-that all
<br />City residents have access to public or private parks, recreation facilities, or-
<br />and trails within a 10 minute0.5 mile walking and biking distance of home
<br />their homes. Prioritize park provision, programs, and partnerships in park
<br />deficient and environmental justice areas.
<br />Recommended Policy Change: OS-1.4: Park Distribution. Ensure that all City residents have access
<br />to public parks, recreation facilities, or trails within a 10 minute walking and biking distance of their
<br />homes. Prioritize park provision, programs, and partnerships in park deficient and environmental
<br />justice areas.
<br />The comment is noted and is recommended to be included in its entirety. Collaborative Letter
<br />(MPNA, OCEJ,
<br />THRIVE, & Rise Up
<br />Willowick) received
<br />3.14.2022 / Rise Up
<br />Willowick letter dated
<br />9.15.2021
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