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Transit Zoning Code /Proposed Development <br />May 27, 2010 <br />Page 3 <br />In order to better analyze subsequent projects required to implement SARSP, as well as to <br />respond to community concerns regarding the ambitious scope of the plan itself, the SARSP, as a <br />comprehensive document, was tabled and is not under consideration for adoption by the City at <br />this time. The zoning code component of the SARSP, which contains the regulations and <br />standards for the development of the subject area, was separated out and has been further refined <br />as the Transit Zoning Code. <br />The Transit Zoning Code (TZC) is designed to provide the zoning necessary to support the long- <br />term development of a successful transit program, as well as to provide the framework for the <br />redevelopment of -the Santa Ana Redevelopment Agency (Agency) properties. The TZC will <br />provide new zoning for properties contained within its boundary while, at the same time, preserving <br />the existing Light Industrial (Ml) and Heavy Industrial (M2) zones through new Industrial overlay <br />Zones. Properties within the Industrial overlay Zones will continue to be governed by the current <br />provisions of the Santa Ana Municipal Code for Light Industrial (Ml) and Heavy Industrial (M2) until <br />such time as the property owner chooses to exercise the option to convert the property to the <br />mixed -use zone also allowed by the new zoning code. <br />The project objectives for the Transit Zoning Code are as follows: <br />• Provide a transit- supportive, pedestrian - oriented development framework to support the <br />addition of new transit infrastructure. <br />• Preserve and reinforce the existing character and pedestrian nature of the City by <br />strengthening urban form through improved development and design standards. <br />• Encourage alternative modes of transportation, including the rail system that connects San <br />Diego to Los Angeles. <br />• Provide zoning for the integration of new infill development into existing neighborhoods, <br />• Provide for a range of housing options, including affordable housing. <br />• Allow for the reuse of existing structures. <br />• Allow development of Agency properties (described further under Developer Project <br />Objectives). <br />Witl -,iin the boundary of the Transit Zoning Code, the Agency owns 49 parcels comprising <br />approximately seven noncontiguous acres. The Agency has entered into a Predevelopment <br />Agreement with The Related Companies of California, LLC and Griffin Realty Corporation, a <br />California Corporation (jointly, the Developer) to redevelop the Agency -owned properties generally <br />located in the vicinity of Santa Ana Boulevard. The proposed concept for the 49 Agency -owned <br />