041904 Jt PH Permit Zoning DDA Santiago St Lofts Develop

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Santiago Street Lofts Development April 19, 2004 Page 2 2. Approve acceptance of property from the City of Santa Ana. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION On March 22, 2004, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2003 -182 and the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project. Additionally, the Commission recommended that the Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2004 -01 and adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2004 -03, Site Plan Review No. 2004 -01 and Tentative Tract Map No. 2004 -01 (County Map No. 16558) by a vote of 7:0. DISCUSSION Analysis of the Issues On March 22, 2004, the Planning Commission held a public hearing for the various entitlements associated with the Santiago Street Lofts project at 900 East Santa Ana noulevard (Exhibit A) . After receiving testimony regarding the project, the Commission voted to recommend approval due to the numerous benefits the project would bring to the City. The Planning Commission recommended approval subject to the addition of several conditions of approval to the Conditional Use Permit and CC &R's. These provisions, which include the addition of two CC &R conditions, one condition of approval to the Conditional Use Permit, three new conditions for both the CC &R's and the Conditional Use Permit and the amendment of two conditions will: 1. Prohibit all first levels to be used as bedroom space. The City retains enforceability and right to review and approve amendments to CC &R's; 2. Provide for lighting and landscape maintenance. The lighting plan and design will be reviewed by Planning during the lighting plan check phase; 3. Establish standards for the number, style and location of benches. These benches shall be reviewed and approved when the landscapes are submitted into plancheck; 4. Limit maximum occupancy to be no more than four residents per unit;