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Legal notice pertaining to the Transit Zoning Code published in the O.C. <br /> Reporter on May 28, 2010. <br /> Recommended actions approved by the Planning Commission on May 27, <br /> 2010, by a vote of 5-0. (Commissioner Betancourt abstained and <br /> Commissioner Yrarrazaval absent) <br /> Legal notice pertaining to the Santa Ana Station District, LLC published in <br /> the O.C. Reporter on May 24, 2010 and June 2, 2010. <br /> Staff report presentation by Karen Haluza, Planning Manager, and Cindy <br /> Nelson, Assistant City Manager for Development Services <br /> Transit Zoning Code and Development Proposal <br /> for Redevelopment Agency Properties <br /> • Transit Zoning Code <br /> - Walk-able neighborhoods <br /> - Flexible mix of uses <br /> - Standards for quality architecture <br /> - Affordable housing incentives <br /> • Transit Zoning Code Project Objectives <br /> - Provide a transit-supportive, pedestrian-oriented development <br /> framework to support the addition of new transit infrastructure <br /> - Preserve and reinforce the existing character and pedestrian nature of <br /> the City by strengthening urban form through improved development <br /> and design standards. <br /> - Encourage alternative modes of transportation, including the rail <br /> system that connects San Diego to Los Angeles. <br /> - Provide zoning for the integration of new infill development into <br /> existing neighborhoods. <br /> - Provide for a range of housing options, including affordable housing. <br /> - Allow for the reuse of existing structures. <br /> - Allow development of the Agency properties <br /> • Development Proposal Objectives <br /> - Redevelop all of the Agency-owned properties <br /> - Provide new affordable housing for families in furtherance of the City's <br /> affordable housing goals established in the Housing Element, the <br /> Implementation Plan for the Santa Ana Merged Redevelopment <br /> Project Area, and the City of Santa Ana Consolidated Plan. <br /> - Enhance the streetscape and urban form of the area, particularly <br /> along Santa Ana Boulevard, with the construction of new buildings <br /> that meet the standards contained in the Transit Zoning Code and that <br /> support future transit planning. <br /> - Eliminate blight. <br /> - Provide additional public open space and facilitate a joint use <br /> arrangement with SAUSD for a new community Center. <br /> <br /> CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 19 JUNE 7, 2010 <br /> 10A-19 <br /> <br />