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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-23-17 PC PACKETCity of Santa Ana Planning Commission Meeting Agenda JANUARY 23, 2017 City Council Chamber 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California 5:30 P.M. LYNNETTE VERINO, Chair Ward 2 Representative MARK McLOUGHLIN, Vice Chair Citywide Representative KENNETH NGUYEN Ward 3 Representative CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO Ward 5 Representative TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION: Commissioner Alderete will participate in the meeting via telephone conference call from the Omni Jacksonville Hotel Lobby, 245 Water Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202. The agenda will be posted at the teleconference location and meeting will be conducted in a manner that protects the rights of any party or member of the public appearing before this legislative body, ERIC ALDERETE Ward 1 Representative PHIL BACERRA Ward 4 Representative BEATRIZ MENDOZA Ward 6 Representative Lisa E. Storck Hassan Haghani, AICP Rosa Barela Legal Counsel Executive Director Acting Recording Secretary The Planning Commission Agenda can be found online at http://www.ci.santa- ana.ca.us/pba/documents/agenda pc.pdf If you need special assistance to participate in this Planning Commission meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647-5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City time to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, 28 CFR 35.1021 Si tiene preguntas en espanol, favor de Ilamar a Narcee Perez al (714) 667-2260. Neu can lien lac bang tieng Viet, xin diem thoai cho Tony Lai s6 (714) 565-2627. Basic Planning Commission Meeting Information Detailed information at: htty:l/www.santa-ana.o4strategic-olanninal Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles - The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The vision, mission and guiding principles (values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow. Vision -The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: -Investment in youth -Safe and healthy community -Neighborhood pride -Thriving economic climate -Enriched and diverse culture -Quality government services Mission -- 'To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents." Guiding Principles -Collaboration -Efficiency Equity -Excellence -Fiscal Responsibility -Innovation -Transparency Strategic Plan Goals/Objectives/Strategies: Goal 1 - Community Safety Goal 2 - Youth, Education, Recreation Goal 3 - Economic Development Gaal 4 - City Financial Stability Goal 5 - Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability Goal 6 - Community Facilities & Infrastructure Goal 7 - Team Santa Ana Code of Ethics and Conduct - The people of the City of Santa Ana, at an election held on February 5, 2008, approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. A copy of the City's Code can be found on the Clerk of the Council's webpage. The following are the core values expressed: Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect Efficiency Agenda Information - The agenda descriptions provide the public with a general summary of the items of business to be considered by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is not limited in any way by the "Recommended Action" and may take any action which the Commission deems to be appropriate on an agenda item. Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be taken on any item not listed on the agenda. Public Comments/Public Input - Pursuant to Goverment Code Sec. 54954.3, the public may address the Planning Commission on any and all matters within the Commission's jurisdiction. At the discretion of the Chair, at the first Public Comment portion of the meeting, all comments may be considered jointly. The public will be given the opportunity to speak on any and all matters contained on any of the Consent Calendar and Business Calendar items and/or on issues of public interest within the jurisdiction of the Commission. Members of the public shall be given three (3) minutes for each duly noticed hearing (unless the matter is continued prior to taking public testimony). All requests to speak shall be submitted in writing to the Commission Secretary at the beginning of the meeting and before Public Comments begin. Speaker forms will be available at the meeting. REQUESTS TO SPEAK SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION BEGINS WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE CHAIR. When speaking, all persons addressing the Planning Commission shall follow the rules of decorum as detailed on the back of the speaker form. The presiding officer shall have the power and responsibility to enforce decorum and order of the meeting as set forth in Section 2-104(c) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Consent Calendar - All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion without discussion unless a member of the Commission "pulls" an item(s) from the consent calendar for a separate vote. Senate Bill 343 - As required by Senate Bill 343, any non -confidential writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission members regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Planning & Building Agency during normal business hours. Agenda & Minutes - Staff reports and documents relating to each agenda item are on file in the office of the Planning & Building Agency and are available for public inspection during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and alternate Fridays. The Planning & Building Agency is located in City Hall Ross Annex, 20 Civic Center Plaza, 2nd Floor, Santa Ana, California, (714)667-2700. Council meeting agendas, staff reports, and minutes are available the Friday before a Planning Commission meeting at the following website address: www.sant2-an2.org PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 1 JANUARY 23, 2017 CITY OF SANTA ANA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA JANUARY 23, 2017 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5:30 P.M. A. PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non -agenda items) CONSENT CALENDAR RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items listed. B. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 9, 2017 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 2 JANUARY 23, 2017 BUSINESS CALENDAR COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS) PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. PUBLIC HEARING — GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2016-03 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2016-03 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 4A} (Jerry Guevara) Matter continued from the January 9, 2017 Planning Commission meeting. Filed by the Park, Recreation and Community Services Agency to change the general plan and zoning designation of two parcels of land located at 415 and 423 South Raitt Street from residential to open space to facilitate the future construction of a park. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on December 30, 2016 and notices mailed December 29, 2016. RECOMMENDED ,ACTION: Recommend that the City Council: 1. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2016-03. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2016-03. * * * END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR * * * WORK STUDY SESSION 2. CODE ENFORCEMENT & REVOCATION PROCEDURES (Alvaro Nunez) PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 3 JANUARY 23, 2017 ABSENCES 3. EXCUSED ABSENCES RECOMMENDED ACTION: Excuse absent Commission members. COMMENTS 4. PLANNING MANAGER UPDATES • General Plan Status Update 5. PLANMNG COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT - The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, February 13, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Filed by the City of Santa Ana to reformat and amend various sections of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code pertaining to Two Family Residences, site plan review, development project approval, parking, and other administrative items PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 4 JANUARY 23, 2017 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA CALLED TO ORDER ATTENDANCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATIONS JANUARY 9, 2017 CITY HALL ROSS ANNEX CONFERENCE ROOM 1600 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 5:32 P.M. COMMISSIONERS Present: LYNNETTE VERINO, Chair ERIC ALDERETE PHIL BACERRA CYNTHIA CONTRERAS-LEO MARK McLOUGHLIN BEATRIZ MENDOZA KENNETH NGUYEN COMMISSIONERS Absent: None STAFF Present: HASSAN HAGHANI, Executive Director CANDIDA NEAL, Planning Manager LISA STORCK, Assistant City Attorney ROSA BARELA, Acting Recording Secretary Chairperson Verino RECOGNITION OF SERVICE FOR JAMES GARTNER AND BRUCE BAUER Chairperson Verino presented proclamations honoring the service of James Gartner and Bruce Bauer to the Planning Commission. A. PUBLIC COMMENTS (on non -agenda items) - No ,public comments PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 1 JANUARY 9, 2017 CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Approve the Consent Calendar item per staff's recommendation. MOTION: McLoughlin SECOND: Alderete VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Nguyen, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) B. MINUTES Contreras -Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, MOTION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 28, 2016. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * BUSINESS CALENDAR COMMISSIONER_ COMMUNICATION DISCLOSURE (REGARDING AGENDIZED PROJECTS): Commissioner Nguyen disclosed he serves as Chair on the Measure Q Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee at Santa Ana College in relations to the letter received from the Rancho Santiago Community College District for Agenda Item No. 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-26 (Applicant: Gregory Mercier, ATC Sequoia LLC, Wireless Communication Facility — 2961 West MacArthur Boulevard) Matter continued from the November 28, 2016 Planning Commission meeting. Legal notice published in the Orange County Register on November 18, 2016 and notices mailed November 17, 2016. MOTION: Continue the matter to a date uncertain. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 JANUARY 9, 2017 MOTION: Alderete SECOND: McLoughlin VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Contreras -Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-48 AND VARIANCE NO. 2016-08 (Applicant: Jessica Steiner, McDonald's — 1501 North Bristol Street) Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on December 30, 2016 and notices mailed December 29, 2016. A project overview was provided by Ann Ni, Associate Planner. Chairperson Verino opened the public hearing. Written communication received from Tom Lutz, January Smith, Ray Poppa and Susan Van der Roest from the Washington Square Homeowners Association in support of the project and from Darryl Taylor from the Rancho Santiago Community College District noting they have no comments on the project. Carlos Madrigal, representing applicant, spoke in support of the project. There were no other speakers on the matter and the hearing was closed. MOTION: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-48 as conditioned. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2016-08 as conditioned. MOTION: Alderete VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: SECOND: Nguyen Alderete, Bacerra, Nguyen, Verino (7) None (0) None (0) None (0) Contreras -Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-37 (Applicant: Arvin Norouzi, ATC Sequoia LLC, Wireless Communication Facility — 1441 South Village Way) Legal notice published in the Orange County Register on December 30, 2016 and notices mailed December 29, 2016. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 JANUARY 9, 2017 A project overview was provided by Jerry Guevara, Assistant Planner I. Chairperson Verino opened the public hearing. Applicant answered questions and spoke in support of the project. There were no other speakers on the matter and the hearing was closed. MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-37 as conditioned. MOTION: Alderete SECOND: McLoughlin VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Contreras -Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) VARIANCE NO. 2016-09 (Applicant: Ulises Araujo, Dyer Grand Development LLC — 1359 East Dyer Road) Legal notice published in the Orange County Register on December 30, 2016 and notices mailed December 29, 2016. A project overview was provided by Ivan Orozco, Assistant Planner I. Chairperson Verino opened the public hearing. Applicant answered questions and spoke in support of the project. There were no other speakers on the matter and the hearing was closed. MOTION: Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 2016-09 as conditioned. MOTION: Bacerra SECOND: McLoughlin VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Contreras -Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 JANUARY 9, 2017 5. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2016-03 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2016-03 (Applicant: Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency - 415 & 423 South Rant Street) Legal notice published in the Orange County Register on December 30, 2016 and notices mailed December 29, 2016, A project overview was provided by Jerry Guevara, Assistant Planner I, and noted he received two phone calls from residents in opposition. Commissioner Contreras - Leo noted concern of the property being designated open space for a proposed park and questioned why there were no other alternatives, such as affordable housing. Commissioner Alderete expressed concern about changing the zoning without input from the community. Chairperson Verino opened the public hearing. There were no speakers on the matter and the hearing was closed. Commission discussion ensued on the history of the properties, the reason for the demolitions, the obligation to designate open space due to the Centennial Park swap, the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency, community input on the properties and communication with the neighborhood associations. Ms. Neal noted staff will invite staff from the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency to explain the plans for the property, invite staff from the Community Development Agency to discuss the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency and history of the properties including why they were demolished, inventory the lands that would be available to satisfy the requirement for the land swap on Centennial Park and the additional contacts made to the neighborhood groups. MOTION: Continue the matter to the January 23, 2017 meeting and invite staff from the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency and the Community Development Agency to answer concerns the Commission may have. MOTION: Nguyen SECOND: McLoughlin VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Contreras -Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 JANUARY 9, 2017 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS D1 7. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRPERSON Recommended Action: Elect a Vice Chairperson of the Planning Commission for the remainder of the 2016/2017 term. Chairperson Verino called for nominations for Vice Chairperson. Commissioner Alderete nominated Commissioner McLoughlin and the nomination was accepted. Hearing no further nominations, the nominations were closed without objection. MOTION: Elect Mark McLoughlin as Vice Chairperson for the Planning Commission for the remainder of the 201612017 term. MOTION: Alderete SECOND: Mendoza VOTE: AYES: Alderete, Bacerra, Contreras -Leo, McLoughlin, Mendoza, Nguyen, Verino (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) By a 7:0 vote, Commissioner McLoughlin was elected Vice Chairperson for the remainder of the 201612017 term. APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEES Candida Neal noted letters are being sent to Commissioners Bacerra, Mendoza and Nguyen inviting them to serve on the General Plan Advisory Group whose purpose is to provide recommendations to staff on the General Plan update which members include other community representatives. Commission discussion ensued on the selection of the members. Recommended Action: A. Design Review Board: Appoint two members B. General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Advisory Group: Appoint one member ACTION: The following Commissioners volunteered for the following: A. Commissioners Nguyen and Contreras -Leo to the Design Review Board; B. Commissioner Mendoza to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Advisory Group Design Review Board. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 6 JANUARY 9, 2017 ABSENCES 8. EXCUSED ABSENCES - None COMMENTS 9. PLANNING MANAGER UPDATES Candida Neal • General Plan Update Status — Reported that staff completed the outreach to the General Plan Advisory Group (GPAG). • Noted staff has designed a public outreach program for the Accessory Dwelling Ordinance and presented to ComLink. The outreach will begin January 17 and end in March. Staff is offering to meet with individual neighborhood associations and will also provide information on Planning's website which will have responses to questions and document the process. • Reported on the new staff report format design to make the reports easier to read and understand, and be more thorough. Any comments should be provided to her. • Invited Commissioners to attend the Planning Commissioners Academy to be held March 1-3, 2017 in Los Angeles. If they are interested in attending, please let staff know. Commissioner Nguyen noted he would like to attend on Thursday and Friday. 10. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS Commissioner Nguyen • Requested that the recently passed bill AB 2299 on the secondary dwelling residential be agendized. Ms. Neal noted the accessory dwelling unit outreach program she previously spoke on is that bill. • Noted it is an honor to serve on the Commission, will seek advice and guidance, and thanked staff. Commissioner Bacerra • Wished everyone a Happy New Year. • Welcomed new colleagues. Chairperson Mendoza Welcomed Commissioners Contreras -Leo & Nguyen. Commissioner Alderete • Welcomed Commissioners Contreras -Leo & Nguyen noting he is looking forward to working with them. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 7 JANUARY 9, 2017 • Noted he previously attended the Planning Commissioners Academy adding it was a worthwhile conference. Commissioner McLoughlin • Welcomed Commissioners Contreras -Leo & Nguyen. • Thanked the Commission for their vote as Vice Chairperson. • Wished everyone a Happy New Year. • Inquired on the Accessory Dwelling Ordinance public outreach and noted it would be helpful to understand the Planning Commission review. Commissioner Contreras -Leo • Thanked everyone for the warm welcome. • Looks forward to working with staff. • Requested that the Commission be notified of meetings when staff makes presentations to the neighborhood associations on the Accessory Dwelling Ordinance. Chairperson Verino • Welcomed Commissioners Contreras -Leo & Nguyen. • Wished everyone a Happy New Year. Thanked staff for their patience with accommodations. ADJOURNED 7:14 P.M. - The next meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, January 23, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Adjourn Meeting in Memory of Alexander "Sandy" Nalle Rosa Barela Acting Recording Secretary PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 8 JANUARY 9, 2017 REQUEST FOR Planning Commission Action PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: JANUARY 23, 2017 TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING — FILED BY THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2016-03 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2016-03 FOR A PROPOSED PARK AT 415 AND 423 SOUTH RAITT STREET (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,4A) Prepared by Jerry C. Guevara xecutive Director RECOMMENDED ACTION Recommend that the City Council: PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Set Public Hearing For DENIED ® Applicant's Request ❑ Staff Recommendation CONTINUED TO Planni 9 Manager 1. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2016-03. 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2016-03. Executive Summary On January 9, 2017, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider General Plan Amendment No. 2016-03 and Amendment Application No. 2016-03. At that time, the Planning Commission continued the public hearing to January 23, 2017 and requested that staff provide additional background information on the project and information on any community outreach conducted, and requested that representatives from the Parks, Recreation and Community Service Agency (PRCSA) and the Community Development Agency (CDA) be present at the next meeting. PRCSA is requesting approval of a general plan (text and map) amendment and a zone change (amendment application) on two properties to facilitate the future construction of a public park. The project proposes to change the properties General Plan land use designation from Low Density Residential (LR -7) to Open Space (OS) and zoning designation from Single -Family Residential (R-1) to Open Space (0). 1 GPA No. 2016-03 & AA No. 2016-03 January 23, 2017 Page 2 Table 1: Project and Location Information Item Information Project Address 415 and 423 South Raitt Street Nearest Intersection Raitt Street and Myrtle Street (northeast corner) General Plan Designation Existing Proposed Low Density Residential (LR -7) Open Space (0) Zoning Designation Single -Family Residential (R-1) Open Space (0) Surrounding Land Uses North_ Multi -Family Residence East Single -Family Residence South Single -Family Residence West Single -Family Residence Site Size (combined) 45,911 Square Feet (1.1 acres) Existing Site Development The two properties are currently vacant but were previously developed with two single-family residences that were demolished in 2006. Attachments Exhibit 1 (Vicinity Map), Exhibit 2 (Land Use Map), Exhibit 3 (Site Photo), Exhibit 4 (Revised Land Use Element), Exhibit 5 (Revised General Plan Land Use Map), and Exhibit 6 Revised Zoning Map Project Description The City of Santa Ana PRCSA is requesting to rezone two parcels of land from residential to open space to allow the construction of a future public park. At this time, PRCSA has not yet conducted any technical studies and park designs have not been drafted. This action is solely a land use action required in order to facilitate the future construction of such park and to assure the park will be in conformance with the City's General Plan and Zoning designations. As part of this application, staff will amend the General Plan Land Use Element text and map as shown on Exhibits 4 and 5 and zoning map as shown on Exhibit 6. Project Background and Chronology Subject Property Background The subject site was previously developed with single-family residences on both lots that were constructed in the 1920s. The sites were cleared in 2006; none of the structures were listed on the City's Register of Historical Properties. The subject properties were cleared and fenced -off at the direction of the City Manager and PRCSA to prevent vandalism, squatters, trespassing and avoid injuries. GPA No. 2016-03 & AA No. 2016-03 January 23, 2017 Page 3 Centennial Park and National Park Service In the 1970s, Centennial Park was obtained by the City from the United States government with use restrictions that required the land to be used for public recreational purposes. In 1979, the City licensed approximately 1.76 acres of land to the Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) to build and operate an educational facility for 30 years. The City then allowed RSCCD to expand its facility to include a total of approximately 2.6 acres of land, the facility is known as Centennial Education Center (GEC). The 30 -year license agreement with RSCCD was set to expire in November 2009, but was extended by the City as RSCCD expressed interest to convert the license agreement into a long-term lease in order to make improvements to its facilities. This request was initially denied by the National Service (NPS), the agency in charged with enforcing and interpreting the use restrictions, because it did not satisfy the public recreational use restrictions. NPS then requested that RSCCD vacate the site by 2019 or work with the City on a land conversion plan. On August 18, 2015, the City Council authorized an agreement with RSCCD to move forward with a land conversion plan to consider allowing CEC to remain at Centennial Park. The NPS established a protocol for land conversion approval which is identified as an Evaluation Criteria Study. Six properties, including the subject properties, met the Evaluation Criteria Study standards and were selected by the City as part of the conversion plan. Transaction of Land and Prior Community Outreach On November 17, 2015, the City Council approved staff's recommendation to move forward with the administrative process required to acquire the subject properties to provide for new open space using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. On January 19, 2016, the City Council held a public hearing and approved a Substantial Amendment to the 2015-2016 Annual Action Plan for the reallocation of CDBG funds for the acquisition of these properties. This amendment to the Annual Action Plan required a 30 -day public comment period from December 14, 2015 through January 13, 2016. Following the 30 -day public comment period, the Redevelopment and Housing Commission held a public hearing on this action; no comments were received. On April 5, 2016, the City Council adopted a resolution making findings with respect to the consideration to be received by the Housing Authority as the Housing Successor Agency pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Housing Authority and the City for the sale of 415 and 423 South Raiff Street and authorized the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all required documents for the acquisition of the subject properties. GPA No. 2016-03 & AA No. 2016-03 January 23, 2017 Page 4 Project Analysis General Plan Amendment The existing General Plan land use designation for the project area is Low Density Residential (LR -7), which only allows the construction of single-family homes or seven dwelling units per acre. In order to facilitate the future construction of a park, this land use designation needs to be changed to Open Space (0), which allows for the construction of parks, water channels, cemeteries and other open space uses. Currently, a total of 1,014.7 acres are included in this land use designation. Of this total, 358 acres of public park land are included in this land use designation. This General Plan amendment application will change this to a total of 1,015.8 acres of land. The creation of additional public open space or park area implements the City's Open Space, Parks and Recreation Element Goal 1 of providing sufficient open space to meet the recreational and aesthetic needs of the community. Furthermore the City's Land Use Element Goal 1 promotes a balance of land uses to address basic community needs and Policy 1.7 calls for the support of open space in under -served areas, such as the project site. The change to an Open Space land use designation will provide an additional 45,911 square feet or 1.1 acres of public parkland and will provide park space in a neighborhood currently under -served. Amendment Application The project area is currently zoned Single -Family Residential (R-1), which does not identify park or open space as a permitted use. The proposed zone change (amendment application) is required to change the zoning for the 1.1 acre site from Single -Family Residential (R-1) to Open Space (0) to facilitate the future park construction to serve the surrounding community. In addition, the project site is physically suitable to be developed as a park and will conform to the development standards of Division 23 (Open Space) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC). The zone change would need to be approved in conjunction with the proposed General Plan amendment. This would result in a project that is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan land use designation of Open Space. Because the proposed General Plan Amendment is consistent with the General Plan Open Space, Parks and Recreation Element, the zone change would be consistent with the overall visioning for the project site and immediate vicinity. In addition, the project will alleviate a disparity in access to parks and recreation in the city and will serve this park deficient neighborhood. Parks and open space offer multiple benefits. These benefits include the joy of playing in the park; social cohesion; bringing people together; improved overall physical and social health; and promote conservation values of clean air, water and land. The proposed park, when built, will assist in enacting residents into open space and community GPA No. 2016-03 & AA No. 2016-03 January 23, 2017 Page 5 building. Neighborhood parks have been identified as key components in supporting healthy communities and social support. Furthermore, parks play an important role in providing people with places to celebrate culture and art and will support the City's efforts of creating a park sustainable future. Table 3: CEQA, Strategic Plan Alignment, and Public Notification & Community Outreach CEQA, Strategic Plan Alignme and Public Notification & Commu CEQA Outreach CEQA Type General Rule [Section 15061 b 3 Document Type General Rule Exemption ER No. 2016-26 Reason(s) Exempt This exemption applies to projects where it can be seen with certainty that or Analysis there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The future development of a park will not have a significant effect on the environment or surrounding neighborhood. The future park will be consisted with the City's General Plan Land Use Element and Open Space, Park and Recreation Element, and will provide park area and recreational services to an under -served neighborhood. Strategic Plan Alignment Goal(s) and Goal 5 Community Health, Livability, Engagement and Sustainability Objective 4 Policy(s) states "support the design and construction of parks to provide increased open space and opportunities for recreation throughout the City." Public Notification & Community Outreach Required Measures A public noticed was posted on the project site on December 27, 2016 Notification by mail were mailed to all property owners and occupants within 500 feet of the project site on December 29, 2016 Newspaper posting was published in the Orange County Reporter on December 30, 2016 The presidents of the Central City Neighborhood Association andel Casa Bonita Neighborhood Association were contacted by phone and notified of this public meeting. CEQA, Strategic Plan Alignment, and Public Notification & Community Outreach Public Notification & Community Outreach Pursuant to SB 18, the City contacted the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) and a Tribal Consultation List was provided. A letter addressing this project was mailed on September 30, 2016 to all tribes listed on the Tribal Consultation List; tribes were given 90 days or until January 3, 2017 to consult with the City. The City consulted with three local tribes and requested that an archaeologist be present during all ground disturbances and stated that if prehistoric resources are identified a Native American monitor should be present for the duration of all ground disturbances. GPA No. 2016-03 & AA No. 2016-03 January 23, 2017 Page 6 Conclusion The City is committed to providing parks and recreational facilities for the benefit and welfare of the community. The City has been working with the National Park Service (NPS) to identify additional park acreage in the City in order to mitigate the loss of 2.6 acres of park land at Centennial Park, which is being used by the Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) as their adult education campus. The future park at 415 and 423 South Raitt Street will address the concerns of the NPS and will provide park space in an under -served park neighborhood. 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Z; C' CD- -0 C: 0 -j Ift-i r-% Ira 'RUIL A ""L Ilk AM.;ry rA :lp 0 Minims g7f go jM721 IP EXHIBIT 4 City of Santa Ana General Plan Land Use Element 1998 City of Santa Ana Planning Division Adopted February 2, 1948 (Reformatted January 2010) The following is a chronology of rhe approved general pian arnenchnents that have been incorporated into this document since rhe comprehensive update ofthe General Plan Land Use Element adopted by the Sarva tlna City Council February 2, 1998 (GPA 1997- 05): GPA 2016-03 to ndmul GRA 2007-03 (May 18, 2009) the voters of SanlaAna) GPA 2000.09 (May 7, 2901) GPA 2{)16-02 (May 17, 2015) GPA 2608-01 jMay 5 2008) GPA 2004.04 (July 19, 2004) GPA 2000-08 (February 5, 2601) GPA 21316-01( April 19, 2016) GPA 2004-03 jFebruary 2, 2009) GPA 2004-09 (July 6, 2004) GPA 2000-03 (December 4, 2000) GPA 2015-03 (February 2, 2016) GPA 2007-02 (June 19, 2007) GPA 2003-02 (June 16, 2603) GPA 2000.02 (November 20, 2000) GPA 2014-02 (October 21, 2014) GPA 2007-01 (March 19, 2007) GPA 2003-01 (February 18, 2003) GPA 1999-02 (October 18, 1999) GPA 2014-01 (June 3, 2014) GPA 2006-01 (0clober 2, 2606) GPA 2002-01 (September 3, 2002) GPA 1999.01 (August 16, 19991 GPA 2011-03 (March 19, 2012) GPA 2005-01 (December 5. 20051 GPA 2002-03 (August 19, 2002) GPA 1998-04 (October 5, 1999) GPA 2011-02 (June 6, 2011) GPA 2005-02 (October 17, 2005) GPA 2001-03 (February 19, 2002) GPA 1998-05 (September 21, 1998) GPA 2010-01 (June 7, 2010) GPA 2004-01 (April 5, 2005, as passed by GPA 20011-02 (January 7, 2002) GPA 1998-01 (May 4, 1999) EXHIBIT 5 LAND USE ELEMENT Residential The Land Use Plan provides for three distinct residential land use designations. Residential development is also permitted in two other designations: District Center and Urban Neighborhood. The Santa Ana Land Use Plan includes the following residential land use designations: ■ The Low Density Residential (LR -7) designation applies to those areas of the City which are developed with lower density residential land uses. The allowable maximum development intensity is 7 units per acre. Development in this category is characterized primarily by single-family homes. This designation applies to a large proportion of the City (6 ,458.36,159.1 acres) representing 47 percent of the City's total land area. ■ The Low -Medium Density Residential (LMR -11) designation applies to those sections of the City which are developed with residential uses at permitted densities of up to 11 units per acre. The land area included in this designation is approximately 420.6 acres. The great majority of the land designated as Low -Medium Density Residential is located in the westerly portion of the City, north and south of First Street. Properties with this designation are typically characterized by mobile home parks, a mixture of duplexes and single family residences, or small lot subdivisions. ■ The Medium Density Residential (MR -15) designation applies to those sections of the City which are developed with residential uses at densities of up to 15 units per acre. Development in this designation is characterized by duplexes, apartments, or a combination of both. A total of 370.8 acres is designated as Medium Density Residential. The designation applies to areas located in the vicinity of downtown, areas north and south of MacArthur Boulevard, and in other areas where there are established multiple -family development projects. CITY OF SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN A-19 LAND USE ELEMENT The intensity standard for the Urban Neighborhood ranges from a floor area ration of 0.5 to 3.0; with residential density based on a combination of floor area ratio and zoning development standards. A total of 276 acres of land in the City are designated Urban Neighborhood. Industrial The Industrial designation applies to those areas developed with manufacturing and industrial uses. The designation applies to areas which are predominantly industrial in character, and includes those industrial districts in the southwestern, south central and southeastern sections ofthe City. A total of 2,152.8 acres of land in the City is designated as Industrial. The maximum floor area ratio for this designation is 0.45. The Industrial districts of the City are vital to its economic health. These areas provide employment opportunities for local residents, and generate municipal revenues for continued economic development. As one of the County's oldest cities, Santa Ana has long been an industrial center for the region. The City's goal is to maintain this strong industrial base by setting land use policies which preclude the intrusion of less intensive commercial or residential uses. Typical uses found in this district include the following; ■ Light and heavy product manufacturing and assembly. ■ Commercial uses which are ancillary to industrial uses in the district. Institutional The Institutional designation includes the Civic Center, other governmental facilities, City facilities and public institutions such as schools, etc. Only public properties of approximately five acres or more are designated as Institutional. The maximum applicable floor area ratio standard for this designation is 0.5. The 05 FAIL is used as a guideline since most development in this designation are State, federal, and local governmental facilities that are not subject to local development regulations. A total of 796.3 acres of land is included in this designation. Open Space The Open Space designation is applied to parks, water channels, cemeteries and other open space uses. A total of U) 15. 1,01 1.7 acres are included in this land use designation. Of this total, 358 acres of public park land is included in this land use designation. A-24 CITY OF SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN V Ej~ 11-5-10 1' l IgR�R C2 C2 G2 W i C2 a C7 Ci CR C1 sy5� Pi " IST ST VMS ci i !'2 M1 CZ SQBO - C2 RI RI' C7 5 t I[IgGNT N.ALNUT ST TtlALNDT 9T - - R1 R3.9 z M1z` �R1 - RZ R7 Rt� Ri I rsST�'t 1r5. 1 LM PINE.T Pwf SP ° PgwCE ut t — R1PRINCE U° R3 R6T� C.i--Uie� Rl -Rl �l u(�'-tlSnlj ` Ri Rt _ FRINCsss IN - _ ._ G Al 0 A '',I , 23 Ts =R3 R_3 — M RnF sT — MYRTLE ST _ 0 Ri R7 RT- - RL R1 � �PL PL Rl - R1_ R1 S� Rt R_t u Ij CAAILE ST � LL n - - Al r R7 u Rt °o I GSI 0,mu.lTs sT x 3 �'_ mLUTs sr K RI R1 jI 1 R1,. , R4 _ ` we C� Rig - Q ST R1- Ri '- < wwN ST P�� - - ---. __ i R7 R9 I SP71 MAaN sT . Rt a- M°NTA YISTA AV R7 _ Iu R2 -PRO - Q d� G kIGNLANn sT Ai T.0. L ST uLA�Yo 5T Ri. R, mSTERiA PL / q -R7 RI `-vC'• i -Ri- \'CRI IRt- q BaDok ST "U s All 6TS - mwl m m . R1 � Rt RI 3 CUSSON ST '.C5 �� ee°N si o R R1 RI U - R1 R1� MCF DEN AV R': — q.t__ — V LINGANLN LTAtgN LN P.. � - LN I R7 a C7 1-- R7 R2 +a R2 it Rus5F1L AY r. R1 �- R1 - 77 R7 F R9 ol c R7 '.z - Rt I Rt Rl- w 3_ JEI -- R7-JDARL LW I DANL LN». ._ R.. f WL9NgIE�tY - - 1 R7. _ — — - R.l 1 R7 _ 0 mLSHIRE AV 7g U Ln veNNe Av R1 R1 Rl R1 �qe CS IA is, 10 23-5-10�, ti ZONING DISTRICTS Al GENERAL AGRICULTURAL CSM SOUTH MAIN STREET COMMERCIAL DIST. R2 TWO- FA.MILYRESIDENCE -B PARKINGMODlFICATION C1 COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL GC GOVERNMENTCENTER R3 MULTIPLEFAMILYRESIDENCE -OZ OVERLAY ZONE CiMD COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL - MUSEUMDIST. Ml LIGHTINDUSTRIAL R4 SUBURBAN APARTMENT PLANNED RESIDENTIAL PRD DEVELOPMENT C2 GENERALCOMMERML M2 HEAVYINOUSTRIAL RE RESIDENTIAL ESTATE C4 PLANNEDSHOPPINGCENTER 0 OPENSPACE SO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT -HD2 HEIGHT DISTRICT II C5 ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL P PROFESSIONAL SP SPECIFIGPLAN OR COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL JR1 ISINGLE- FAMILYRESIDENCE jTbN SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP: 14-5-90 QA CITY OF SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA PROPOSED SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP EXHIBIT 6 RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -XX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2016-03 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 415 AND 423 SOUTH RAITT 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. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency ("Applicant") is requesting approval of General Plan Amendment No. 2016-03 to amend the General Plan land use designation of City -owned properties located at 415 and 423 South Raiff Street from Low Density Residential (LR -7) to Open Space (0) and to update text portions of the City's Land Use Element to reflect this change in order to facilitate the construction of a future park. B. On September 30, 2016, pursuant to Senate Bill 18, the City mailed consultation letters to all tribes listed on the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) Tribal Consultation List and were given 90 days or until January 3, 2017 to consult with the City. The City consulted with three local tribes. C. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana held a duly noticed public hearing on January 9, 2017. The Planning Commission recommended a continuance to provide additional information and that representatives from CDA & PRCSA be present. On January 23, 2017, the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana held a duly noticed hearing and voted to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2016-03. D. On February 21, 2017, the City Council of the City of Santa Ana held a duly noticed public hearing to consider all testimony, written and oral, related to General Plan Amendment No. 2016-03, at which time all persons wishing to testify were heard, the project was fully considered, and all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution occurred. E. General Plan Amendment No. 2016-03 has been filed to amend the General Plan to change the land use designation from Low Density Residential (LR - 7) to Open Space (0). The existing General Plan land use designation for the project area is Low Density Residential (LR -7), which allows residential developments of up to seven dwelling units per acre. In order to facilitate the future construction of a park, this land use designation needs to be changed to Open Space (0), which allows for the construction of parks, water channels, cemeteries and other open space uses. 2. The creation of additional public open space or park area implements the City's Open Space, Parks and Recreation Element Goal 1 of providing sufficient open space to meet the recreational and aesthetic needs of the community. Furthermore the City's Land Use Element Goal 1 promotes for a balance of land uses to address basic community needs and Policy 1.7 calls for the support of open space in under -served areas, such as the project site. The change to an Open Space land use designation will provide an additional 45,911 square feet or 1.1 acres towards public parkland; assisting the City towards achieving its goal of a minimum two acres of public parkland per 1,000 resident population. F. The City Council has weighed and balanced the General Plan's policies, both new and old, and has determined that based upon this balancing that General Pian Amendment No. 2016-03 is consistent with the purpose of the general plan. Section 2. The City Council has reviewed and considered the information contained in the CEQA analysis prepared with respect to this project. The City Council has, as a result of its consideration of the record as a whole and the evidence presented at the hearing on this matter, determined that, as required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines, General Rule Exemption No. 2016-26 meets all requirements of CEQA. Section 3. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves General Plan Amendment No. 2016-03. The amendments to the Land Use Element are attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth herein. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Council Action dated February 21, 2017, and exhibits attached hereto; and the public testimony, written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Section 4. This Resolution shall not be effective unless and until Ordinance No. NS- (AA No. 2016-03) becomes effective. If said ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, or otherwise do not go into effect for any reason, then this resolution shall be null and void and have no further force and effect. Section 5. The applicant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City of Santa Ana, its officials, officers, agents, and employees, from any and all liability, claims, actions or proceedings that may be brought arising out of its approval of this project, and any approvals associated with the project, including, without limitation, any environmental review or approval, except to the extent caused by the sole negligence of the City of Santa Ana. Section 6. This decision rendered by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana is final and is subject to judicial review pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.+6. The Planning and Building Agency shall give direct notice to the Applicant of the City Council's decisions and these findings. ADOPTED this 21St day of February, 2017. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: Lisa Storck Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2017 -XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana LS 1.9.17 ORDINANCE NO. NS -XXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2016-03 REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 415 AND 423 SOUTH RAITT STREET FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) TO OPEN SPACE LAND (0) THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana does hereby find, determine and declare as follows: A. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency ("Applicant") is requesting approval of Amendment Application No. 2016-03 to change the zoning district designation of certain real property located at 415 and 423 South Raitt Street from Single -Family Residential (R- 1) to Open Space Land (0) to allow the construction of a future park. B. On September 30, 2016, pursuant to Senate Bill 18, the City mailed consultation letters to all tribes listed on the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) Tribal Consultation List and were given 90 days or until January 3, 2017 to consult with the City. The City consulted with three local tribes. C. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana held a duly noticed public hearing on January 9, 2017. The Planning Commission recommended a continuance to provide additional information and that representatives from CDA & PRCSA be present. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana held a duly noticed public hearing on January 23, 2017, on Amendment Application No. 2016-03 and recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2016-03, which is consistent with the General Plan, as amended by General Plan Amendment No. 2016-03. D. This City Council, prior to taking action on this ordinance, held a duly noticed public hearing on February 21, 2017. E. The City Council also adopts as findings all facts presented in the Request for Council Action dated February 21, 2017 accompanying this matter. F. For these reasons, and each of them, Amendment Application No. 2016-03 is hereby found and determined to be consistent with the General Plan of the City of Santa Ana and otherwise justified by the public necessity, convenience, and general welfare. Section 2. The City Council has reviewed and considered the information contained in the CEQA analysis prepared with respect to this project. The City Council has, as a result of its consideration of the record as a whole and the evidence presented at the hearing on this matter, determined that, as required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines, General Rule Exemption No. 2016-26 meets all requirements of CEQA. Section 3. The real property located at 415 and 423 South Raitt Street in Santa Ana is hereby reclassified from Single -Family Residential (R-1) to Open Space Land (0). An amended Sectional District Map, showing the above described change in use district designation, is hereby approved and attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein. Section 4. This ordinance shall not be effective unless and until Resolution No. 2017- (General Plan Amendment No. 2016-03) is adopted and becomes effective. If said resolution and ordinance are for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, or otherwise does not go into effect for any reason, then this ordinance shall be null and void and have no further force and effect. Section 5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional. ADOPTED this 21st day of February, 2017. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho City Attorney Lisa Storck Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Ordinance No. NS- to be the original ordinance adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on T 2017, and that said ordinance was published in accordance with the Charter of the City of Santa Ana. Date: Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana