75A - PH - ZONING 4226-4306 W FIFTH ST

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AA No. 2013 -04, TTM No. 2013 -05, & SPR No. 2013 -04 March 18, 2014 Page 2 DISCUSSION The approval of this project will allow for the development of 28 new single - family detached residential units. The project applicant, City Ventures, specializes in the re -use of infill properties, such as this one, which has been blighted for many years. On September 23, 2013, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2013 -04 and Specific Development No. 86; adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 2013 -05 (County Map No. 17546) as conditioned; and adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2013 -04 as conditioned by a vote of 6:0 (Alderete absent). On November 4, 2013, the City Council adopted an ordinance approving this project on its first reading. However, prior to the second reading for the project, a concern was raised regarding potential adverse environmental effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality and water quality. Subsequently, this project was continued on December 2, 2013 by City Council in order to allow staff the ability to conduct additional analysis on the potential impacts to the environment. Based on staff's research, it was determined that a Negative Declaration (ND) would be prepared for this project. The ND has been completed and no adverse environmental impacts were identified. HOUSING OPPORTUNITY ORDINANCE This project is subject to the City's Housing Opportunity Ordinance (HOO) pursuant to SAMC 41- 1900 et seq. The HOO applies to any residential project where a zone change to allow residential uses, or approval of an overlay zone for residential uses is proposed. The ordinance requires that the project include units affordable to households qualifying under the County's income classifications for Very Low to Moderate incomes. In the case of this project, the applicant must provide 5 for -sale units (15 percent of 28 total units) meeting the affordability guidelines for Moderate income. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant is required to submit both an Inclusionary Housing Plan and Inclusionary Housing Agreement to be approved ministerially detailing the manner in which the program will be administered. These documents are subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney's Office, the Planning Division and the Community Development Agency. The Inclusionary Housing Agreement will also be recorded against the property. In addition, a condition of approval will be placed on the Tentative Tract Map that states the Inclusionary Housing Plan and Inclusionary Housing Agreement shall comply with the procedures for establishing eligibility and applicant priority contained within the Housing Element as it may be adopted and amended by the City Council. At a minimum these eligibility criteria shall give priority to tenants /buyers whose household income is on the lower end of the applicable income range and tenants /buyers who are residents of Santa Ana. The provisions of the Inclusionary Housing Plan must be fully implemented prior to any issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. 75A -2