Item 28 - Public Hearing - ZOA No. 20204-01 South Coast Technology Center

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ZOA No. 2024-01 for South Coast Technology Center at 3100 West Lake Center Drive July 8, 2024 Page 8 Topic Existing Zoning Code Regulations Amendments Proposed by Applicant Staff Recommendation 2. Prior to issuance of a of SD-58 and any future developments Building Permit, mitigation measures proposed, conform to the dedicate curb returns based on the existing regulations outlined in SD - and ultimate street Environmental Impact 58, as well as any previously right-of-ways on Lake Report, or prepared established environmental Center Drive and CEQA Exemption requirements. Susan Street. 15183 Environmental Documentation 2. Delete language referencing curb returns. 3. Amend to provide operational standards for Limited Light Industrial Uses The proposed amendments evaluated in the preceding table support the redevelopment of the site in a manner that is compatible with the surrounding community by reducing the mass and scale of the on -site developments. Furthermore, the improvements are expected to rejuvenate business activity in the area, addressing the current low demand for office space due changes in market trends, the site's proximity to the freeway, and lack of amenities in the area necessary to support office uses. As outlined in the City's general plan, industrial districts are significant sources of employment and municipal revenue, and they contribute to the economic health of the city and the region. Lastly, pursuant to the environmental analysis prepared for the project (Exhibit 7), the proposed project is not anticipated to create impacts related to light pollution, traffic, noise, or any other environmental impacts to the surrounding properties. Moreover, the project would be consistent with the City's General Plan Update and the Santa Ana General Plan Update Final Recirculated Program Environmental Impact Report (GPU PEIR), adopted by the City Council on April 19, 2022. The nearest sensitive land use is located approximately 300 feet from the project site. However, the proposed land uses are not anticipated to result in negative impact as they would be light industrial land uses, consistent with the General Plan update. General Plan Consistency On April 19, 2022, the Santa Ana City Council adopted the General Plan Update, which provided long-term policy direction to guide the physical development, quality of life, economic health, and sustainability of the City through 2045. The proposed project aligns with various goals and policies identified in this General Plan. Specifically, it adheres to the Land Use (LU) Element, Goal LU-1, which aims to provide land use plans that improve the quality of life and respect the existing community. Consistent with this, the proposed request to amend the specific development to include limited light industrial use is supported by the General Plan and would result in a floor area ratio (FAR) within the