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COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
MARCH 3, 2020
TITLE
ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A
ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE
VARIANCE NO. 2017-09 AND TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NO. 2017-03 FOR THE TOM'S
TRUCKS DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED
AT 1008 EAST FOURTH STREET
/s/Kristine Ridge
CITY MANAGER
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution approving a one-year extension of Variance No. 2017-09 and Tentative Tract
Map No. 2017-03 to February 20, 2021.
DISCUSSION
On February 20, 2018, the City Council affirmed the Planning Commission's decision to approve a
variance and tentative tract map for the Tom's Truck residential development, which will consist of
33 townhome units and 84 single-family units at 1008 East Fourth Street. Specifically, the variance
was to allow a reduction in parking and in the maximum allowable building ratios for a single-family
development within the Transit Zoning Code boundaries, while the tentative map was to allow the
subdivision of the site into an 84-unit small lot subdivision. Due to lengthy and unexpected soil
remediation efforts needed on the premises, the applicant has been unable to move forward with the
permitting for the residential development.
Pursuant to City of Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-647, where construction does not
commence, these types of entitlements expire after two (2) years unless the applicant applies for,
and the City Council approves, an extension. The applicant submitted an extension request to the
Planning Division on January 29, 2020, prior to the expiration of the entitlements.
Upon completion of the remediation efforts, the applicant will be working with a housing developer
and the necessary team of experts, including an architect and project manager, to prepare
construction plans for submittal into Building plan check. The applicant expects to submit into
Building plan check by the end of the year and start construction early next year. Since the applicant
is planning to move forward with the project, the Planning Division recommends that the entitlements
for the development be extended by a period of one year to February 20, 2021.
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Extension of Variance No. 2017-09 and Tentative Tract Map No. 2017-03
1008 East Fourth Street
March 3, 2020
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the approval of the time
extension is exempt from CEQA per Section 15061 (b)(3). This determination has been made as it
has been determined that the proposed action will not cause a significant effect on the environment.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #3 - Economic Development,
Objective #2 (create new opportunities for business/job growth and encourage private
development through new General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policies), and Objective #4
(continue to pursue objectives that shape downtown Santa Ana into a thriving, culturally diverse,
shopping, dining, and entertainment destination).
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
Minh Thai
Executive Director
Planning and Building Agency
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Exhibit: 1. Resolution
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LS 3.3.20
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-xx
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA FOR A ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF
VARIANCE NO. 2017-09 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
NO. 2017-03 FOR THE TOM'S TRUCKS RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 1008 EAST
FOURTH STREET
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines
and declares as follows:
A. In February 2018, the City Council affirmed the Planning Commission's
recommendation to approve Variance No. 2017-09 and Tentative Tract Map
No. 2017-03 to allow the development of the 133-unit Tom's Trucks
residential project at 1008 East Fourth Street.
B. Due to the need to complete unanticipated soil remediation on the
premises, the applicant has been unable to move forward with the
development and is requesting an extension for the variance and tentative
map. It is the Planning Division's policy to recommend no more than one
year extensions, mainly in an effort to encourage the construction of
previously approved projects.
C. Upon completion of the remediation efforts, the applicant will be working
with a housing developer and the necessary team of experts, including an
architect and project manager, to prepare construction plans for submittal
into Building plan check. The applicant expects to submit into Building
plan check by the end of the year and start construction early next year.
D. Pursuant to City of Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-647, where
construction does not commence, these types of entitlements expire after
two (2) years unless the applicant applies for, and the City Council
approves, an extension.
E. The extension request came before the City Council on March 3, 2020.
F. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the extension for this project is exempt pursuant to
Section 15061(b)(3). This determination has been made as it has been
determined that the proposed action does not have the potential to cause a
significant effect on the environment.
55B-3 Resolution No. 2020-xx
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Section 2. Variance No. 2017-09 and Tentative Tract Map No. 2017-03 are
each hereby extended for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original City
Council approval to February of 2021. This decision is based upon the evidence
submitted, which includes, but is not limited to, the Request for Council Action dated
March 3, 2020, and exhibits attached thereto, and any public testimony, all of which are
incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by
the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting
this Resolution.
ADOPTED this _ day of March, 2020.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
ByA
Lisa Storck
Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN
NOT PRESENT:
Councilmembers
Councilmembers
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
Resolution No. 2020-xx
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, DAISY GOMEZ, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2020- to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of
the City of Santa Ana on 2020.
Date:
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
Resolution No. 2020-xx
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