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Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. <br />May 1, 2018 <br />Page 2 <br />THRIVE has conducted surveys and gathered feedback from the neighborhood surrounding the <br />Daisy & Walnut property. When asked to rate (on a scale of 1-5) the potential benefit of proposed <br />uses for the property, respondents favored a space to socialize with families (4.3), a community <br />market (3.82), or community farm (3.76). In an open ended question, residents suggested a center <br />for youth/children and a park. Additionally, an arts festival was held on the property on April 8, <br />2018 to present survey results to the community and gather additional input. <br />Based on the community feedback received, THRIVE proposes to develop either a community <br />micro -farm or a mercadito on the property. A micro -farm is a small space primarily used to cultivate <br />crops in an urban or suburban setting. Additionally, micro -farms are used to teach gardening and <br />urban farming skills to community members. A mercadito is a small marketplace for incubating <br />local small or micro -businesses. They also host local performances and cultural events. <br />The property, located at 1901 West Walnut, Santa Ana, CA 92703, APN Number 007-332-08, is <br />16,558 square feet (0.38 acre), and zoned M1 Light Industrial. The proposed uses do not fit into <br />M1 and will require a zone change and potentially general plan amendment, contingent on the <br />selected use. The project will need to go through the planning development review process to <br />obtain a comprehensive review. <br />The Daisy & Walnut property has been vacant for over 10 years. It was acquired in 2007, and <br />demolition of a structure was completed in 2011. Staff recommends approving the ENA in an effort <br />to provide time to attempt to negotiate a disposition and development agreement with THRIVE. <br />The ENA includes milestones to be achieved by THRIVE that include, but are not limited to: <br />proposing the use(s) of the property and submitting a pro forma, project development schedule, <br />site plans, community benefit report, and identifying a funding partner structure, including proof of <br />ability to obtain financing. <br />STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT <br />Approval of this item allows the City to meet Goal #5 — Community Health, Livability, Engagement <br />and Sustainability. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. <br />Jeri Brown <br />Acting Executive Director <br />Community Development Agency <br />Exhibits: 1. Exclusive Negotiation Agreement <br />2. Location Map <br />60C-2 <br />