Item 25 - Public Hearing - Zoning Ordinance - Bella Terra Residential Community and Temple Project

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ZOA No. 2026-02, CUP No. 2026-03, and TTM No. 2026-01 — Bella Terra Residential Community and Temple at 4006, 4010, and 4018 West Hazard Avenue April 21, 2026 Page 10 is LMR-11, which permits up to 11 dwelling units per acre and a maximum building height of three stories. The proposed residential density does not exceed this limit. The place of worship component, proposed through a concurrent Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA No. 2026-02), is compatible with residential land use designations, as religious facilities are permitted subject to discretionary review in Santa Ana residential zoning districts. The design and improvements of the proposed Project will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. Since the Project is located in an urbanized area, there are no known fish or wildlife populations existing on the Project site. Therefore, the proposed subdivision will not cause any substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat. The design or improvements of the proposed project will not cause serious public health problems. The design or improvements of the proposed Project will not cause serious health problems, with the proposed subdivision not having any detrimental effects upon the general public. The property will include necessary utilities and infrastructure improvements as required under Development Project Review No. 2023-03. The design and improvements of the Project will not conflict with easements necessary for public access or use of the property within the Project. Easements for emergency vehicle access, public right-of-way dedication, and public utilities will be recorded with the subdivision. In addition, the CC&Rs will establish reciprocal access rights and maintenance responsibilities between properties. The installation of all utilities will conform with the requirements stated in Section 41-626 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. The conceptual design of all proposed construction for the property will not affect the right-of-way for road purposes. General Plan Consistency The Project and its design and improvements are consistent with the LMR-11 land use designation and supports several other goals and policies of the General Plan, advancing the City's goals for responsible growth, diverse land use balance, neighborhood compatibility, and complete sustainable communities. The proposed residential and temple components foster compatible uses that enhance livability and homeownership opportunities while supporting mixed-use infill near transit along Harbor Boulevard (Goal LU-1; Policies LU-1.1, LU-1.2, LU-1.6). The integrated design provides supportive spaces for community gatherings through the temple and common open space (Goal LU-2; Policy LU-2.3), preserves neighborhood character with compatible and harmonious scale (Goal LU-3; Policies LU-3.1, LU-3.4), promotes a clean,