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TRANSIT ZONING CODE presented by Jay Trevino, Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency What's Changed? - Santa Ana/Garden Grove Transit Vision E Related Companies proposed project ❑ Affordable housing ❑ Industrial Overlay Zone created ❑ Washington Street remains open ❑ New open space added as part of Station District project Transit Zoning Code Background ❑ Initially drafted as a component of the larger Santa Ana Renaissance Specific Plan Community process included over 100 outreach meetings and interviews held from April 2006 through February 2008 ❑ Primary goals: Plan for the redevelopment of the properties owned by the Santa Ana Redevelopment Agency C Plan for new transit opportunities L The plan was changed to respond to community concerns and to integrate new project information What will the Transit Zoning Code do? Provide zoning for the integration of new infill development into existing neighborhoods, Ei Allow for the reuse of existing structures by allowing more flexibility of use Provide a transit -supportive, pedestrian oriented development framework to support the addition of new transit infrastructure. Corridor (CDR) Provides pedestrian -friendly streets Li Allows for street level retail, service, and office uses and residential above ❑ Ensures that new development is compatible with adjacent neighborhoods C Allow mixed -uses compatible with neighborhoods Li Make a more walkable street Downtown (DT) ❑ Accommodate a mixture of retail, office, light service, and residential uses ❑ Expand retail experience ❑ Reinforce existing form and character L Improve walkability C Create a continuous retail experience C Create a variety of open spaces Reinforce historic context 400 ./ ./ CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 JANUARY 19, 2010