HomeMy WebLinkAbout65A - OPTIONS FOR WILLOWICKCITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
TITLE:
DIRECT STAFF TO BEGIN DISCUSSIONS
WITH THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE
REGARDING OPTIONS FOR THE
WILLOWICK GOLF COURSE SITE
(STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,4A)
l CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
❑ As Recommended
❑ As Amended
❑ Ordinance on1"Reading
❑ Ordinance on 2n'Reading
❑ Implementing Resolution
❑ Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
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1. Authorize staff to begin discussions with the City of Garden Grove to discuss options for the
Willowick Golf Course site.
2. Direct staff to review and identify opportunities for Willowick.
3. Update the Development and Transportation Council Committee on the progress of the
discussions with the City of Garden Grove and potential options.
4. Designate the City Manager to assume the role, with team effort support from the Planning
and Building Agency and Parks and Recreation, of managing and developing the direction of
the discussions relating to Willowick.
DISCUSSION
At the special Development and Transportation Council Committee meeting of October 14, 2015,
the potential of the City of Santa Ana acquiring the 102.1 -acre Willowick Golf Course site was
discussed. The Committee members agreed that an opportunity exists and the timing is right for
the City of Santa Ana to undertake a planning process and begin discussions with the City of
Garden Grove for the City of Santa Ana to acquire this site.
Staff provided a presentation on the benefits of developing this open space. Some of the
benefits include an enhanced public experience, a landmark element for the city, additional
outdoor green space, and improved access to recreational opportunities along the Santa Ana
River. Six miles of trail follow the river as it crosses the city from north to south, which is used by
walkers, runners, bikers, and horse back riders. In addition, the prospects of the streetcar
development would bring the public to Willowick for all to enjoy additional recreational and
cultural activities.
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Opportunity Discussions on Willowick
November 3, 2015
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Site Location /General Plan & Zoning Analysis
The Willowick Golf Course is situated on an irregularly shaped parcel approximately 100 acres in
size and is general bound by the Pacific Electric Railroad tracks to the north, Jackson Street to
the west, Fairview Street to the east, and Fifth Street to the south. The site is currently
developed as an 18 -hole public golf course originally developed in 1930.
The General Plan land use designation for the site is Open Space (OS) which covers a variety of
public and private land uses including parkland, golf courses, cemeteries, railroad rights -of -way,
riverbeds and creek beds. Properties within the designation contain little or no development and
provide opportunities for the active or passive enjoyment of open space.
The zoning for the subject property is Open Space land (0), making the golf course consistent
with the existing General Plan land use designation (Exhibit 1). The O zoning district allows for
open -air recreational and entertainment uses, including bike trails, government buildings, school
buildings and facilities, quasi - public and service facilities, and other similar uses whose purpose
is to provide for permanent open space throughout the city.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Approval of this item supports the city's efforts to meet Goal #5 Community Health, Livability,
Engagement & Sustainability, Objective #4 (support neighborhood vitality and livability), Strategy
A (support the design and construction of parks to provide increased open space).
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
Gerardo Mouet Hassan HagtM!, AICP
Executive Director Executive Director
Parks, Rae. & Comm. Svcs, Agency Planning and Building Agency
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Exhibit: 1. Zoning Map
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