2026-010 - Bella Terra Residential Community and Place of Worship Development on West Hazard Avenue

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G. Pursuant to SAMC Section 34-127 and the Subdivision Map Act, approval of a Tentative Tract Map is required for projects proposing to create four or more parcels. The City Council is the decision-making authority for Tentative Tract Map No. 2026-01 in conjunction with its consideration of related Project entitlements. H. On January 23, 2023, the Applicant submitted a Development Project Review (DP) application for a subdivision to construct single-family residences and a place of worship. The application initiated the City's formal review process for the Project in accordance with applicable provisions of the SAMC. I. On January 5, 2026, the Applicant submitted an application for Tentative Tract Map No. 2026-01 requesting approval to subdivide the Project Site into 14 fee- simple lots. J. The Project proposes redevelopment of the Project Site through demolition of existing structures and is intended to allow for the construction of a two-story Cao Dai temple in conjunction with a residential subdivision. Related project approvals include Tentative Tract Map No. 2026-01 to subdivide the Project Site into 14 fee-simple lots and Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2026-02 amending Specific Development No. 53 (SD-53), all of which are under consideration by the City Council. K. The City Council finds that the public outreach requirements pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Section 2-153 (Sunshine Ordinance), have been satisfied, including required public notification, community meetings, and posting of meeting materials on the City's website. L. An Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (ISIMND) was prepared for the Project. The ISIMND's Notice of Intent (NOI) was posted to the County Clerk on January 12, 2026, for the required 30-day public comment period, between January 13, 2026, and February 12, 2026. The ISIMND was also made available for public view at the City Hall Planning counter, Santa Ana Southwest Senior Center and on the City website. M. On March 9, 2026, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on Tentative Tract Map No. 2026-01 (County Map No. 19332) and recommended that the City Council approve the Tentative Tract Map, as conditioned. N. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana determines that the following findings, in accordance with Section 66473.5 and 66474 of the SMA and Section 34-127 of the SAMC, which must be established in order to approve TTM No. 2026-01 (County Map No. 19332), have been established: 1. The proposed project and its design and improvements are consistent with the General Plan land use designation and are otherwise consistent with all other Elements of the General Plan. Resolution No. 2026-010 Page 2 of 14