80A - JT PH VISTA DEL RIO HOUSING

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General Plan Amendment No. 08-02 Amendment Application No. 08-11 Site Plan Review No. 2009-02 March 9, 2009 Page 4 Amendment Application (Zone Change) Specific Development Districts were authorized and established for the purpose of protecting and enhancing the value and appearance of property, as well as to promote the orderly development of property. In order to facilitate the proposed special needs affordable housing project, the creation of a Specific Development (SD-83) would be most appropriate. The Specific Development will allow multiple family residences and ancillary uses that are currently permitted in other residential zones (Exhibit 5). The design and development standards are also outlined in the proposed SD- 83, parking, setback, landscape and open space requirements. Based on a parking study of similar residential developments serving persons of special needs (physical or developmentally challenged), the proposed parking requirement is one space per residential unit, with one parking space designated for resident drop off and pickup. Visitor parking spaces is proposed at not less than 24 percent of the minimum required spaces for residents. The proposed Specific Development District supports General Plan policies to address a balance of land uses to address basic community needs and by protecting and enhancing the development site to be harmonious with the existing development and natural resources in the area. Site Plan Review Santa Ana Municipal Code requires a review by Planning Commission of all plans within a specific development area to ensure the project is in conformity with the specific development standards. The review also ensures that the buildings, structures and grounds are in keeping with the neighborhood and nearby land uses. The proposed project is in compliance with all applicable development standards including the General Plan (as proposed for amendment), the Municipal Code and the Vista del Rio Specific Development Plan (SD-83) as proposed. In late summer of 2008, neighborhood meetings were coordinated for the applicant to present the proposed project to the surrounding neighborhoods of Concord, Riverglen, Casa de Santiago and Riverview. The residents present inquired regarding parking needs, potential for overcrowding of units, perimeter walls and landscape improvements. Overall, those in attendance at the neighborhood meetings expressed support for the project. In addition, neighborhood leaders were provided a copy of the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration upon its public release on January 9, 2009. 80A-9