Item 19 - Density Bonus Agreement No. 2024-02 Property Located at 510 and 520 N. Harbor

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VTTM No. 2024-02 and DBA No. 2024-02 — Santa Ana-8 Townhomes (510 & 520 N. Harbor Blvd.) December 9, 2024 Page 10 Specifically, findings related to the proposal need to be made that find the project is consistent with the General Plan, the site is physically suitable for the type and density of the proposed project, the proposed project will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat, the proposed project will not cause serious public health problems, or the proposed project will not conflict with easements necessary for public access through or use of the property must be made. Using this information staff has prepared the following analysis, which, in turn forms the basis for the recommendation contained in this report. In analyzing the applicant's request, staff believes that the following analysis warrants approval of the vesting tentative tract map. The applicant is seeking approval of a vesting tentative tract map to subdivide for condominium purposes, as the proposed development consists of 45 townhome units. The request would vest the right to proceed with development in substantial compliance with the ordinances, policies and standards in effect at the time the vesting map is deemed complete. Upon completion of the subdivision, the lots will continue to be utilized for residential use in the form of attached tuck -under unit type structures. In reviewing the project, staff determined that the proposal as conditioned is consistent with the various provisions of the City's General Plan. As a housing development project, the proposed development site has been found to be consistent with the objective general plan standards for the property. Moreover, the proposal is consistent with the various provisions of the zoning and subzone designations (SP-2, Corridor), including lot size, setbacks, density, and parking. Lastly, the applicant has requested waivers for those development standards that require deviations, as previously analyzed. Further conditions of approval have been included to bring the site's landscaping, architectural design, and Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) to be in compliance with all applicable standards of the SAMC and the Harbor Mixed Use Transit Corridor Plan (SP-2). Further, no adverse environmental impacts to fish or wildlife populations were identified as the project site is located in a built -out, urbanized area. The project will also maintain all required easements. Finally, the tentative tract map was found to be consistent with the California Subdivision Map Act and Chapter 34 of the Municipal Code. The overall project site provides an opportunity for additional housing and development that would otherwise continue to remain as a vacant, under-utilized parcel. These improvements will help to enhance the quality of life in the surrounding community by providing 45 for -sale, market -rate and affordable housing, with five onsite affordable units. The proposed project is part of the Harbor Mixed -Used Transit Corridor Specific Plan and has been designed to incorporate significant design features, articulating elevations in order to minimize any visual impacts on surrounding land uses.