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OVERLAY ZONE EXPANSION
AND AMENDMENTS PROJECT
GPA No. 2018-03, AA No. 2018-06,
and ZOA No. 2018-03
September 4, 2018
■ Item was continued from meeting of August 21, 2018.
Provide economic and fiscal analysis for the MEMU Overlay zone
expansion and amendments
Review potential enhancements and refinements to the existing
MEMU development and design standards
■ Staff engaged AECOM to assist with preparation of a
comprehensive economic and fiscal analysis for the MEMU
project.
■ AECOM prepared a high-level qualitative assessment of the
net fiscal impact of the MEMU project.
No significant net fiscal impact difference in comparison to current
MEMU area.
Not increasing existing development caps
Analysis memo provided as Exhibit E to RFCA
■ AECOM is developing a work scope, budget, and timeline for in-
depth analysis.
Recommended that the City Council take one of the
following actions:
1. Approve the Metro East Mixed Use (MEMU) Overlay Zone project
as previously presented by adopting the following resolutions:
a) Adopt a resolution certifying the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact
Report (SCH No. 2006031041) for the Metro East Mixed Use (MEMU) Overlay
Zone, make findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act,
adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and adopt a
Statement of Overriding Considerations.
b) Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2018-03.
c) Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2018-06.
d) Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2018-03.
2. Continue the item and direct staff to enhance and refine existing
MEMU development and design standards to create a balance of
intensity, density, and mix of land uses within the overlay zone
and complete an in-depth fiscal and economic analysis of the
proposed MEMU Overlay Zone project before returning to City
Council for considerations at a future date.
■ MEMU adopted in 2007
■ One of the City's first
form -based codes
■ Overlay zone approach
Gives additional options to
property owners
No non -conforming
restrictions that stem from
a traditional zone change
■ Handful of projects
One project constructed
(The Nineteen0l )
Three projects entitled
(The Madison and two
AMG projects)
■ 2014 Housing Element,
identifies housing
opportunity sites
■ City Council initiated
MEMU expansion along
First Street
■ Recent reinvestment in
the extension area
Holiday Inn Express
AMCAL housing community
■ SEIR prepared to address
MEMU Expansion &
Amendments and Elan
projects.
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Expand Area.
Extend the Metro
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Proposed expansion and land use designations
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split zoning
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Modify the following Development Standards
consistent with Harbor Specific Plan.
Setbacks,
Open Space, and
Height/Number of Stories.
Modify Permitted Uses to Allow:
Mixed -use developments with residential in
Center district,
Commercial uses and religious assembly in
Neighborhood Transitional, Village Center,
Urban, and Office districts.
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MEMU extension and amendments will
create additional market -driven
investment opportunities.
Amendments will bring MEMU into closer
consistency with other form -based
codes in Santa Ana.
Development Intensity will not be
increased. Cap of 5,551 units will
remain and be spread across existing
and new MEMU areas.
Extends the Overlay allowing existing
uses to remain as conforming uses.
Community meetings:
MEMU community meeting
Neighborhood meetings
Planning Commission
public hearing
Collaboration with:
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Santa Ana Zoo staff and Friends of the Zoc
Historic Preservation representatives
Elks Service Club
Chamber of Commerce
City agencies on Elk Lane reconstruction