32A - PARCEL MAP - 1615 W POMONA ST

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Tentative Parcel Map No. 2015 -03 January 13, 2016 Page 2 The applicant has submitted preliminary architectural plans, including a site plan, floor plans, elevations, and a landscape plan. The proposed improvements comply with the minimum setback and lot coverage requirements. Subsequent plan check submittals will be subject to additional architectural and landscape review to ensure compliance with current architectural, design, landscape, and development standards applicable to single - family residential developments (Exhibits 4, 5 and 6). Proiect Background The through lot that is the subject of this application was shown on assessor's parcel maps as early as March 1974. Historic records indicate that the subject parcel has always been vacant, although the perimeter wall was constructed in the 1970s. In August 2014, the applicant submitted applications and plans to divide the lot into two roughly equally- sized properties and to construct a single - family residence on each resulting vacant lot. Since that time, staff has worked with the applicant to address required site improvements, correct various items on the tentative parcel map, and refine the proposed single- family residences. Project Analysis Subdivision requests are governed by Chapter 34 and Chapter 41 of the SAME. Tentative parcel map requests may be granted when it can be shown that the project is consistent with the General Plan; conforms to all applicable requirements of the zoning, subdivision, and other applicable City codes and ordinances; is physically suitable for the type and density of the proposed project; will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat; will not cause serious public health problems; and will not conflict with easements necessary for public access. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the LR -7 land use designation. Moreover, the proposed subdivision is consistent with several policies within the Land Use Element of the General Plan, including: Policy 1.5 (Maintain and foster a variety of residential land uses in the City) and Policy 3.1 (Support development which provides a positive contribution to neighborhood character and identity). Moreover, the proposed subdivision conforms to the minimum requirements as well as meets the letter and intent of the State of California Subdivision Map Act provisions. The project is in keeping with the site plan review for the project as well as Chapters 34 and 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Further, there are no physical constraints on the site that preclude development of the site. The proposed site consists of approximately 0.39 acres of land that is physically suitable for the residential development as proposed. The proposed subdivision will not cause any substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat. The 32A -4