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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ZOA No. 2012-01, DA No. 2004-03, <br /> VTTM No. 2012-01, and SPR No. 2012-01 <br /> February 13, 2012 <br /> Page 11 <br /> <br /> The documents allowing the sale of units, including the subdivision map and covenants, conditions <br /> and restrictions (CC&Rs), will be recorded for the Met project as a condition of approval, which <br /> allows Vineyard the ability to sell units in the future. <br /> <br /> Site Plan Review <br /> <br /> Section 41-593.5(c) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code requires a review by the Planning Commission of <br /> all plans within a specific development plan area to ensure the project is in conformity with the plan's <br /> development standards. As previously discussed, the proposed project lies within the MacArthur Place <br /> District Center Specific Development (SD 43) and the applicant has requested several amendments to <br /> the SD in order to accommodate the project. In addition to analyzing the project's conformance with <br /> the zoning standards, Site Plan Review also addresses project features such as architecture, <br /> landscaping, amenities, public realm features and building materials. <br /> <br /> Remnant Property <br /> The project site for The Met is a 3.1 acre parcel and, as proposed, the apartment project and its <br /> attendant improvements will only occupy 2.5 acres, leaving a remnant of 0.6 acres. The proposed site <br /> plan treats this remnant as an area that is not integrated into the project and that will include perimeter <br /> trees to screen the vacant lot. It will not exist as a separate legal parcel. Although there is no proposal <br /> at this time, the developer has stated that they wish to reserve this remnant for potential future <br /> development, and, as such, have not integrated it into a comprehensive site plan. If the proposed <br /> project is approved, the remnant will not be vested with any development rights, nor will it have any <br /> permitted use, such as additional open space for the project's tenants. If the developer, or subsequent <br /> property owner, wish to develop the remnant in the future, the property would need to go through a <br /> new entitlement process that could include a zone amendment, parcel map and environmental review. <br /> <br /> Planning Commission Review <br /> <br /> On January 23, 2012 the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider the adoption of <br /> the various discretionary actions. During the hearing the public provided oral and written testimony <br /> regarding the actions required for the proposed Met project. Following the public hearing, the Planning <br /> Commission continued the item to the February 13, 2012 hearing in order to allow all of the Planning <br /> Commissioners an opportunity to be present. <br /> Public Notification <br /> <br /> The project site is not located within a neighborhood association, but is adjacent to the Sandpointe <br /> Neighborhood Association. Given Sandpointe's involvement in the entitlements for MacArthur Place <br /> and MacArthur Place South, City staff directed the applicant to meet with the Association Board to <br /> discuss and review the revised project. A meeting occurred in November 2011. A follow-up <br /> meeting was held on January 18, 2012 to provide an update and obtain feedback on the proposed <br /> project. <br /> <br /> 75A-17 <br />