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VTTM No. 2025-02 and DBA No. 2025-02 – Santa Ana 9 Townhomes <br />(125 and 205 S. Harbor Blvd.) <br />April 28, 2025 <br />Page 7 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Table 3: Requested Concession and Waivers <br />Standard Required by SP-2 or the <br />SAMC <br />Provided <br />Parking Location SP-2, Ch. 3, Table 3-7. Off-Street Parking Standards (pg. 3-11) <br />Vehicular Access <br />(Concession) <br />From alley/side street, if <br />present <br />Access from Harbor Boulevard <br />instead of Figueroa Street <br />Building Frontage SP-2, Ch. 3, Frontyard/Porch Frontage Type, 1 (pg. 3-9) <br />Dimensions – Width (Waiver) 12 ft. min. wide symmetrical <br />entry 4 ft. wide symmetrical entry <br />Setback SP-2, Ch. 3, Table 3-5. Building Placement (pg. 3-10) <br />Public Street (Waiver) 8 ft. max. 8.5 ft. <br />Open Space* SP-2, Ch. 3, Table 3-9. Onsite Open Space Requirements (pg. 3- <br />13) <br />Common – Area (Waiver) 15% of lot (9,409 sq. ft.) 3% of lot (1,951 sq. ft.) <br />Private – Area (Waiver) 90 sq. ft. per dwelling unit <br /> (3,240 sq. ft. total) <br />Min. not provided for Units 1 & 2 <br /> (7,616 sq. ft. total) <br />Private – Dimensions <br />(Waiver) 6’ min. dimension Min. not provided for Units 1, 2, & 11 <br />*Open space based on net useable parcel area <br /> <br />The project provides more than double the amount of private open space required—7,616 <br />sq. ft. provided, compared to the 3,240 sq. ft. total required—demonstrating a strong <br />commitment to creating a high-quality, livable environment. This substantial open space <br />allocation enhances residents' outdoor experience and overall project appeal. <br /> <br />The requested concession and waivers address vehicular site access, minor architectural <br />detailing, building setback, and the site’s open space. The project's site access, porch and <br />building setback dimensions do not meet SP-2 requirements, necessitating deviations from <br />its standards to accommodate the design. Although a reduction in open space is requested, <br />the project benefits from its proximity to Santa Anita Park, located directly east and <br />accessible via a pedestrian gate that the developer will provide along the Figueroa frontage. <br />This nearby public green space assists with compensating for the reduced on-site open <br />space by providing residents with convenient access to outdoor recreation, thereby <br />enhancing accessibility to recreational areas and supporting community connectivity. While <br />some deviations are requested to meet design and access standards, the project’s <br />generous provision of private open space and its strategic location next to Santa Anita Park <br />collectively enhance the overall community benefits and livability of the development. <br /> <br /> <br />  <br />  <br />City Council 19 – 102 6/3/2025