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Home My WebLink About2020-069 - Approving General Plan Amendment No. 2020-03RESOLUTION NO. 2020-069 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2020-03 FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1102, 1114, 1122, 1210, 1212, 1214, 1216, 1218 AND 1222 NORTH BEWLEY STREET, 3625 WEST ELEVENTH STREET, AND 3704 WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. Ada Rose with YNG Architects, Inc., representing Linda La (Applicant), is requesting approval of General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 2020-03 to amend the General Plan land use designation of the property at 1122 North Bewley Street from Low Density Residential (LR-7) to Medium Density Residential (MR- 15) and to update text portions of the City's Land Use Element to reflect this change in order to facilitate construction of a 10-unit condominium development. B. In addition, the City of Santa Ana is proposing to change the land use designation of adjacent properties at 1102, 1114, 1210, 1212, 1214, 1216, 1218 and 1222 North Bewley Street, 3625 West Eleventh Street, and 3704 West Washington Avenue from Low Density Residential (IR-7) to Medium Density Residential (MR-15) and to update text portions of the City's Land Use Element to reflect this change. C. On July 13, 2020, the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana held a duly noticed public hearing and voted to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving GPA No. 2020-03. D. On September 1, 2020, the City Council of the City of Santa Ana held a duly noticed public hearing to consider all testimony, written and oral, related to GPA No. 2020-03, at which time all persons wishing to testify were heard, the project was fully considered, and all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this resolution occurred. Section 2. The General Plan Amendment consists of amendments to the Land Use Element and text updates, as shown in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Resolution No. 2020-069 Page 1 of 5 Section 3. The City Council hereby finds that the proposed General Plan Amendment is compatible with the objectives, policies, and general plan land use programs specified in the General Plan for the City of Santa Ana in that: A. The City of Santa Ana has officially adopted a General Plan. B. The land uses authorized by the General Plan Amendment, and the General Plan Amendment itself, are compatible with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs specified in the General Plan, for the following reasons: The existing General Plan land use designation for the project area is Low Density Residential (LR-7) which applies to lower density residential land uses characterized by single-family homes with a maximum allowable intensity of seven (7) dwelling units per acre. However, the zoning of the project area is Two -Family Residential (R- 2) which allows for two-family dwellings and townhomes. The general plan land use designation and zoning of the properties are inconsistent. ii. The proposed General Plan land use designation for the project area is Medium Density Residential (MR-15) which applies to multiple - family developments characterized by duplexes, apartments, and townhomes with a maximum allowable intensity of 15 dwelling units per acre. This change is consistent with Table A-3 (Correlation of Land Use Designation and Zoning Districts) of the General Plan Land Use Element. iii. The general plan amendment will support several goals and policies of the General Plan, including the Land Use Element and Housing Element. In specific, General Plan Land Use Element, Goal 1 to promote a balance of land uses to address basic community needs. Specifically, Policy 1.5 states a desire maintain and foster a variety of residential land uses. The project will provide 10 for -sale condominium units. Policy 2.10 supports new development which is harmonious in scale and character with existing development in the area. The project is similar in scale and character to the adjacent multi -family uses. Policy 3.1 supports development which provides a positive contribution to neighborhood character and identity. The project will allow for redevelopment of a vacant lot with a new residential development with a contemporary design and variety of building materials. Housing Element, Goal 2 encourages a diversity of quality housing, affordability levels, and living experiences that accommodate Santa Ana's residents and workforce of all household types, income levels, and are groups to foster an inclusive community. Policy 2.5 facilitates diverse types, prices and size of housing, including single-family homes, apartments, Resolution No. 2020-069 Page 2 of 5 townhomes, mixed/multiuse housing, transit oriented housing, multi -generational housing and live work opportunities. The project will provide a for -sale condominium product with units that range in bedrooms and size. Section 4. The GPA will not adversely affect the public health, safety, and welfare in that the GPA will not result in incompatible land uses on adjacent properties, inconsistencies with any General Plan goals or policies, or adverse impacts to the environment. Section 5. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves GPA No. 2020-03. The amendments to the Land Use Element are attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth herein. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated July 13, 2020, the Request for Council Action dated September 1, 2020, and exhibits attached hereto; and the public testimony, written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Section 6. The City Council approves GPA No. 2020-03 as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, subject to compliance with the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and upon satisfaction of the conditions set forth below: A. Subject to compliance with the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, the Land Use Element map and text shall be amended to read as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. B. The General Plan Amendment shall not take effect unless and until Mitigated Negative Declaration (MIND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), Environmental Review No. 2017-161 are adopted by the City Council. Section 7. The Applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, authorized volunteers, and instrumentalities thereof, harmless from any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, writs of mandamus, referendum, and other proceedings (whether legal, equitable, declaratory, administrative or adjudicatory in nature), and alternative dispute resolution procedures (including, but not limited to arbitrations, mediations, and such other procedures), judgments, orders, and decisions (collectively "Actions"), brought against the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof, that challenge, attack, or seek to modify, set aside, void, or annul, any action of, or any permit or approval issued by the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof (including actions approved by the voters of the City) for or concerning the project, whether such Actions are brought under the Ralph M. Brown Resolution No. 2020-069 Page 3 of 5 Act, California Environmental Quality Act, the Planning and Zoning Law, the Subdivision Map Act, Code of Civil Procedure sections 1085 or 1094.5, or any other federal, state or local constitution, statute, law, ordinance, charter, rule, regulation, or any decision of a court of competent jurisdiction. It is expressly agreed that the City shall have the right to approve, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, the legal counsel providing the City's defense, and that Applicant shall reimburse the City for any costs and expenses directly and necessarily incurred by the City in the course of the defense. City shall promptly notify the Applicant of any Action brought and City shall cooperate with Applicant in the defense of the Action. Section 8. This decision rendered by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana is final and is subject to judicial review pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.6. The Planning and Building Agency shall give direct notice to the Applicant of the City Council's decisions and these findings. ADOPTED this 15t day of September, 2020. APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho City Attorney By: Lisa Storck Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers Bacerra Mendoza, Penaloza, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio Villeoas (7) NOES: Councilmembers None (0) ABSTAIN: Councilmembers None (0) NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers None (0) Resolution No. 2020-069 Page 4 of 5 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, DAISY GOMEZ, Clerk of the Council, Resolution No. 2020-069 to be the original City of Santa Ana on September 1, 2020. �1 • � i f 10 do hereby attest to and certify the attached resolution adopted by the City Council of the Daisy Gomez Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2020-069 Page 5 of 5