32A - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBDIVIDE

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TTM No. 2017-02, VAR No. 2017-08 December 11, -2017 Page 4 Project Analysis Tract Map Subdivision requests are governed by Chapter 34 and Chapter 41 of .the SAMC. Pursuant to Section 66473.5 and 66474 of the California Subdivision Map Act, applications for tentative tract maps are approved when it can be shown that findings can be made in support of the request. Specifically, findings related to the proposal being consistent with the General Plan, the project site is physically suitable for the type and density of the proposed project, the proposed project will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat, the proposed project will not cause serious public health problems, or the proposed project will not conflict with easements necessary for public access through or use of the property must be ,made. Using this information staff has prepared the following analysis, which, in tum forms, the basis for the recommendation contained in this report. In analyzing the applicant's request, staff believes that the following analysis•warrants approval of the tentative tract.map. The applicant is seeking approval of a tentative tract map to subdivide an existing parcel of land into nine lots for condominium purposes. Upon completion of the subdivision, the lots will continue to be. utilized for residential use in the form of detached single-family structures with air rights. In reviewing the project, staff determined that the proposal as conditioned is consistent with the various provisions of the City's Zoning Code and General Plan, including lot -size, lot coverage, and ,parking. Further conditions of approval have been included to ensure the project is in compliance with all applicable standards of the SMAC. Further, no adverse environmental impacts to fish or wildlife populations were identified as the project site is located in a built -out, urbanized area, Finally, the tentative tract map was found to be consistent with the California Subdivision Map Act and Chapter 34 of the SAMC. Variance The applicant's request for variances from the development standards of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) requires staff to identify findings for granting the variance. Of those findings, the site has special circumstances that would otherwise be limiting the full use of the property if .the requirements of the code are applied. The request to allow the construction of nine single-family residential structures is warranted by the fact that property's unique shape constrains the development of any type of housing construction. Not only is the lot narrower than the required minimum width of a property with more than one residential structure, but the lot is extremely deep, making this property difficult to develop without the use of a variance from the development standards. Granting the variances allows the property owner the ability to provide additional housing opportunities in the City of Santa Ana. The variances to allow the construction of the nine residential structures will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the surrounding properties since the single-family residences will be complimentary to the surrounding residential uses in the area. Additionally, the granting of the variances is consistent with the General Plan vision of the City by promoting continued economic investment to private development. 32A-6