Item 37 - Second Reading Ordinance for ZOA No. 2024-01 for South Coast Technology Center at 3100 West Lake Center Drive

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approving various entitlements to facilitate a trade school use and to allow a private recreational field at 3100 W. MacArthur Boulevard. D. The Lake Center Business Park was constructed in the mid- to late-1980s, generally in compliance with the original development plans approved by Ordinance No. NS-2089. However, the business park includes a vacant parcel, approximately 5.58-acres in size, located at the southwest corner of Lake Center Drive and Susan Street (APN: 414-261-01), originally entitled for 320,000 square feet of additional office construction, but which was never constructed. E. Due to the surrounding area not materially upgrading to the original vision of SD-58, the surrounding area remains largely industrial in nature, which has made it challenging for the Property Owners to attract office tenants. Moreover, following the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, shifting market trends have resulted in a decline in demand to lease traditional office spaces. Therefore, the property owner seeks the redevelopment of 3100 W. Lake Center Drive, which may include a variety of uses, such as corporate offices, Research and Development (R&D), light manufacturing, and warehousing, among other industrial uses. F. The proposed amendments to the SD-58 support and are consistent with multiple General Plan goals and policies relating to the elements of Land Use, Urban Design, and Economic Prosperity. Attachment 1 to this Ordinance contains a full list of all applicable General Plan goals and policies that support the project. G. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code ("SAMC") Section 2-153, the applicant has demonstrated compliance with all requirements of the Sunshine Ordinance, including public notification and hosting of required community meetings. Materials resulting from the meetings were subsequently posted to the City's webpage for the project. H. On July 8, 2024, the Planning Commission held a duly -noticed public hearing and voted to recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2024-01. On, August 6, 2024 the City Council held a duly -noticed public hearing to consider this Ordinance, where all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard. J. For the reasons contained herein, and each of them, Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2024-01 is hereby found and determined to be consistent with the intent and purpose of Chapter 41 of the SAMC; thus, changing the zoning district is found to be consistent with the General Plan of the City of Santa Ana and otherwise justified by the public necessity, convenience, and general welfare. Ordinance No. NS-XXXX Page 2 of 22