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Santa Ana Zoo Overflow Parking Lot Rezone (1801 East Chestnut Avenue) March 3, 2026 Page 4 the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project, which includes stormwater infrastructure improvements within the existing Zoo parking areas. In addition, the Well 31 PFAS Treatment Project is currently under construction at the Zoo site and includes installation of a dedicated PFAS water treatment facility, associated mechanical and electrical systems, and site piping to support long-term groundwater treatment operations in coordination with the Orange County Water District's regional PFAS program. Construction activities for the PFAS project include new asphalt paving and pavement restoration along designated access routes, portions of the Zoo parking lot, and internal site roadways. Collectively, these prior planning efforts and infrastructure investments reflect the City's long-standing use of the Project Site as part of the Zoo's operational and parking system and demonstrate that the property is an actively planned and improved facility within the Zoo's broader infrastructure network. The Project Site is located in an urbanized area bounded by Interstate 5 to the north, East Main Street to the south, the city boundary with the City of Tustin to the east, and the Santa Ana Zoo to the west, and has historically functioned as a support facility serving Zoo operations and visitor access. Analysis General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 2025-01 In accordance with Section 27-12 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving GPA No. 2025-01 (Exhibit 1) to change the land use designation of the Project Site from OS to GC. The GC designation allows commercial and visitor-serving uses along arterial corridors and would align the land use designation with the Project Site's existing and continued use as overflow parking for the Santa Ana Zoo. [Intentionally Left Blank] City Council 22 — 4 3/3/2026