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ORDINANCE NO. NS-2399
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA REZONING 126 ACRES OF PROPERTY
GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ST.
GERTRUDE PLACE AND THE SOUTH SIDE OF EDINGER
AVENUE BETWEEN GRAND AVENUE AND RITCHEY
STREET FROM THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE DIS-
TRICT (M-i) AND SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 56
TO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 69 (AA NO. 99-04)
AND ADOPTING SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 69 FOR
SAID PROPERTY
WHEREAS, Amendment Application No. 99-04 has been filed with
the City of Santa Ana to change the zoning district designation of
certain real property located generally at a 126 acre site known
as PacifiCenter, in the City of Santa Ana, and more specifically
delineated in Exhibit 1, attached hereto and incorporated herein
by reference, from the SD-56 (Specific Development No. 56) and M-1
(Light Industrial) Zoning District to the SD No. 69 (Specific
Development) Zoning District, and to adopt Specific Development
Plan No. 69, in the form set forth in Exhibit 2, attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference, for said property as
hereinafter set forth; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Aha
held a duly noticed public hearing on July 12, 1999, on Amendment
Application No. 99-04 and Specific Development Plan No. 69, and,
based thereon, determined that the development as proposed therein
is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Santa Ana, and,
subject to certain modifications, recommended that the City
Council approve Amendment Application No. 99-04 for Specific
Development Plan No. 69; and
WHEREAS, this Council, prior to taking action on this
ordinance, has held a duly noticed public hearing, on Amendment
Application No. 99-04 for Specific Development Plan No. 69.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
1o A Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 99-
67 is hereby approved and certified.
2. The SD (Specific Development) district designation and
Specific Development Plan No. 69, as proposed in %mendment
Application No. 99-04, are hereby found and determined to be
consistent with the General Plan of the City of Santa Ana and
otherwise justified by the public necessity, convenience and
general welfare.
3. That certain real property located on the north side of
St. Gertrude Place and on the south side of Edinger Avenue,
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between Grand Avenue and Ritchey Street and designated in Exhibit
1, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, is hereby
reclassified, upon the expiration of Development Agreement No. 85-
01, from the M-1 (Light Industrial) and SD-56 (Specific
Development) district and to Specific Development No. 69,
effective October 18, 2000.
4. Amended Sectional District Map number 20-5-9,
above described change in use district designation,
approved, effective October 18, 2000.
showing the
is hereby
5. Specific Development Plan No. 69, set forth in Exhibit 2,
attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved and
adopted for the abovesaid property, upon the expiration of
Development Agreement No. 85-01, effective October 18, 2000.
ADOPTED this
16th day of August
, 1999.
ATTEST:
Ja~e C. Guy ~
Clerk of the Council
Major
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Pulido Ay_a_
Lutz Aye
Bist Absent
Christy Aye
Franklin AyE
McGuigan Ay~
Moreno Not Voting
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph W. Fletcher,
Attorney
AsgqfantC't%~3~ttorney
City
CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY & PUBLICATION
State of California
County of Orange
I, JANICE C. GUY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby certify the attached Ordinance No.
/V~ -~37/ to be the original ordinance adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana on ~//~,/? ~ ; and that said ordinance was published in accordance with the
Charter of the ~ity Of Santa Ana.
Date:
C~l(of the Council
City of Santa Aha
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EOINGER
O OPEN SPACE
A1 GE~RAL AGRICULTURE
RE RESIDENTIAL ESTA3~
R1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
R2 LIMITED MULTIPLE FAMILY RES.
R3 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE RES.
R4 SUBURBAN APARTMENT
CC CIVIC DEVELOPMENT
GC GOVERNMENT CEN3ER
LP LIMITED PROFESSIONAL
p PROFESSIONAL
CR COMMERCIAL RESIDE NTIAL
C1 COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
C2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL
C3 CENTRAL BUSINESS
PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER
C5 ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL
CM COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING
LM UMITED MANUFACTURING
M1 UGHT INDUSTRIAL
M2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL
-PC PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
-PRD pLANNED RESIDEN33AL DEV.
-SD SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT
-B PARKING MODIFICATION
oI~3U ~]GHT DISTRICT
1" = 1000 FEET
AA 99-4/SD NO. 69
PACIFIC ENTER
P L A H N I N G A N D B U [ t D I g G A G E H C ~
EXHIBIT 1
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SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT 69
PACIFICENTER
APPLICABILITY OF ORDINANCE
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The specific development zoning district for the subject
property referred to as ~PacifiCenter", as authorized by
Chapter 41, Division 26, Section 41-593 et seq., of the Santa
Aha Municipal Code, is specifically subject to the standards
and regulations contained in this plan for the express purpose
of establishing land use regulations and standards. All other
applicable chapters, articles, and sections of the Santa Aha
Municipal Code shall apply unless expressly waived or
superseded by this ordinance.
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In accordance with the provisions outlined in the Specific
Development zoning district, all new buildings, structures or
additions will require the approval of the City's Planning
Commission and City Council.
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The development and design criteria set forth in this section
applies to all land and buildings within the PacifiCenter
Specific Development Designation. The standards contained
herein apply to the development of new buildings and
structures, interior or exterior additions that increase
building area, or exterior alteration to a structure.
Interior tenant improvements where no building area is
increased are excluded from these standards.
Any construction on a parcel that results in a development
intensity less than 0.45 floor area ratio may require
technical studies and infrastructure improvements that will be
determined through the City's site plan review process.
Any construction on a parcel that results in a development
intensity above a 0.45 floor area ratio will require a General
Plan Amendment, an amendment to the Specific Development Plan,
the appropriate environmental analysis, CEQA documentation and
infrastructure improvements as determined through the City's
site plan review process.
The Specific Development Plan for PacifiCenter is divided into
two project areas as shown in Exhibit A. All provisions apply
to each project area unless specifically stated.
EXHIBIT 2
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PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
To protect existing development patterns by maintaining and
promoting quality, uses, architecture, landscaping and design.
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To promote an exciting and visually cohesive development for
property owners, employees and the community.
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To promote a variety of land uses consistent with a high
quality business/industrial park environment.
D. To ensure -off=street'parking sufficient to service the mixture
of uses contained within the project.
To ensure the development and maintenance of a transportation
network that will efficiently and safely move people and goods
throughout the development area.
III. PERMITTED USES
A. Land uses permitted only in Project Area No. 1 as shown in
Exhibit A.
1o Administrative, Professional, Medical,
offices.
2. Retail and service uses.
3. Banks, savings and loans, credit unions,
finance companies.
4. Automobile parking lots and parking
conjunction with a permitted use.
5. Movie theaters (excluding adult entertainment).
6. Day care facilities.
7. Health clubs and gymnasiums.
8. Public buildings.
9. Restaurants and cafes.
10. Schools and studios operating for commercial
purposes.
and Business
mortgage and
structures in
and public
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11. Hotels with conference and
extended stay hotels.
12. Home improvement warehouses.
meeting
facilities
excluding
13. Printing, photo engraving, including all types of
reproduction processes.
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Wholesale establishments where the primary trade is
business to business sale of products, supplies and
equipment.
15. Plant nurseries·
Uses subject to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in Project Area
No. 1
1. Any use with drive-through window service.
Any establishment that sells alcoholic beverages for on
or off-site consumption.
Retail markets having less than 20,000 square feet of
floor area which are open at any time between the hours
of 12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m.
4. %ndoor and outdoor recreational uses·
Land uses permitted only in Project Area No. 2 as shown in
Exhibit A
The manufacture, compounding, processing, packaging,
treatment or assembly of articles within an enclosed
building except those uses which emit offensive odors,
vibrations or which may be hazardous to the public or
surrounding property owners.
Automobile parking lots and parking
conjunction with a permitted use.
structures in
Ancillary commercial uses which are necessary, yet
incidental to a permitted use under this section;
provided product sales or services do not exceed five
percent of the gross floor area.
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Wholesale/warehouse establishments in conjunction with a
primary manufacturing or office use, specifically~
excluding mini-warehouses and self-storage uses.
Research and Development laboratories except those that
emit offensive odors; vibrations or which may be
hazardous to the public or surrounding property owners.
6. Conference and meeting facilities.
7. Administrative, medical, business, and professional
offices where no merchandise is sold.
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Banks, savings and loans, credit unions, mortgage and
f~nance companies.
9. Eating establishments without
service.
drive-through window
10. Movie, photography, musical; or video production studios.
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Other uses which are consistent with the intent and
purpose of the Specific Development district, and
compatible with surrounding uses as determined by the.~
Planning Manager.
D. Uses .subject to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in Project Area
No. 2
Eating establishments that sell alcoholic beverages for
on or off-site consumption.
IV. OPERATIONAL STANDARDS
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Ail business activities governed by the specific plan shall be
conducted and located within an enclosed building except
outdoor seating areas ancillary to a permitted use.
Outdoor storage of materials, products, or equipment is not
permitted.
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Provisions for temporary outdoor events shall be governed by
Section 41-195.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code except
outdoor events solely for the benefit of employees that do not
generate additional parking on-site may occur up to ten times
in a calendar year without a land use certificate.
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MINIMUM LOT SIZE
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Project Area No. 1 ~ .~
Each parcel within Project Area No.
A, shall have a minimum lot size of
feet of continuous street frontage.
Project Area No. 2
Each parcel within Project Area No.
shall have a minimum lot size of
feet) and 200 feet of
1, as shown in Exhibit No.
25,000 square feet and 100
2, as shown in Exhibit A,
two acres (87,120 square
continuous street frontage.
VI. BUILDING SETBACKS
Each building shall be setback from all public and private streets
a distance, which is not less than one-half the building height and
in no case less than 30 feet.
VII. ARCHITECTURE
A. Elevations/Detailing
Architectural elements are required on all new building
elevations for .new ~exterior construction, additions or
alterations. The importance of side and rear elevations
should not be minimized because of their impact on
adjoining properties and the public right of way.
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Special consideration must be given to creating an entry
statement ~for the building, landscape corner treatments
and to building elevations that are viewable from public
and private streets. Architectural relief must be
provided to break up long expanses of shear walls. The
same or compatible design features shall be continued or
repeated upon all elevations of a building.
Architecture, quality of building materials, building
massing, scale, rooflines, building finishes and texture,
glass, building colors, landscaping and project amenities
must be compatible with surrounding buildings within
PacifiCenter.
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Roof/Roof Lines
Roofs should be given design consideration and treatment
equal to that of the rest of the building exteriors.
Roofs and rooflines should be continuous in design except
where there is a major change in an element of a building
elevation.
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Parapet walls should be developed along all elevations,
regardless of orientation away from a street or towards a
neighboring structure.
C. Materials/Colors
All exterior materials, textures and colors shall be
appropriate for the architectural style or theme of the
building and be compatible and in harmony with
surrounding buildings in the area.
Ail colors and materials must be durable and must not
readily deteriorate with exposure to the elements.
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Equipment Screening
1. Building parapets must be constructed to a height that
will screen any proposed or future roof mounted
equipment. No mechanical equipment, ducting, meters,
conduit or other appurtenances may be attached to the
exterior of the building or left exposed at the ground
level or on roofs.
Electrical rooms must be contained within the interior of
the building and should be designed to provide room for
future expansion of electrical service within the
building. Should it be determined by the City's Building
Official that electrical equipment can not be placed
inside of the main building, electrical equipment must be
fully enclosed inside a structure that is finished and
painted to match the building.
VIII. TEMPORARY OFFICE TRAILERS
The temporary use of trailers for office use during building
construction used in conjunction with a permitted use may be
permitted for a period of time not to exceed certificate of
occupancy for the new construction or two years from the date of
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approval which ever is sooner. The request must be made in writing
to the Planning Manager with appropriate documentation showing that
the temporary office use is in harmony with the purpose and intent
of the specific developmentl ~emp~rary office trailers should be
located towards the back of the site and screened where possible
from public view.
This requirement doesn't apply to trailers utilized
construction personnel during the construction period.
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FENCING
No fencing is permitted across drive aisles or for the purpose
of creating yard areas for the storage of goods or equipment.
Card controlled gates are permitted provided adequate visitor
parking and circulation is provided outside of the secured
area and complete and uninterrupted circulation is maintained
for the visitor and secured parking areas.
LOADING FACILITIES
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Entrances and exits to loading facilities should be limited in
number and should be designed and located to minimize any
interference with the flow of traffic along the street.
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Loading areas should be setback from a public street a minimum
of 70 feet and be located and designed to minimize direct
exposure to public view. These areas must be shielded and
buffered with concrete shield-walls finished to match the
building and landscaping to reduce the visual impact from
public streets and adjacent properties.
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The design of loading facilities must take into consideration
the specific dimensions required for maneuvering the
combinations of trucks and tractor-trailers into and out of
loading position at docks or in stalls and driveways.
XI. LANDSCAPING
There shall be a continuous landscaped area
than 12 feet in width adjacent to all public
streets.
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of not less
and private
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In parking areas available for parking by the general
public, a landscape planter is required for every 10
parking spaces. Each planter must have a minimum
dimension of six feet in width and 18 feet in length
including six-inch concrete curbing. Each planter must
be bordered on two sides minimum by parking area. The
landscape planters must be parallel to the parking spaces
and dispersed evenly throughout the parking area. Each
planter requires one 24-inch box canopy tree and five
five-gallon shrubs plus ground cover.
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Landscaping shall be provided along building walls in a
continuous strip. The minimum width is 10 feet for the
front yard and/or elevations facing the street, five feet
f~r side yards and five feet for rear yard areas (except
industrial). Trees shall be provided at a quantity of one
tree for every 30 linear feet of exterior wall. The
trees may be grouped and should be selected for their
narrow growth habit.
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A landscape planter of a. width not less than five feet
wide is required along interior property lines except if
property is down the center of a drive aisle. One 24-
inch box canopy tree shall be provided in this landscape
area for each 30 linear feet of property line, except
where property lines extend down the center of drive
aisles.
General Standards
Landscaped areas should be planned and designed as an
integral part of the project. The type quantity and
placement of plant material should be selected for its
structure, texture, color and compatibility with the
building design and materials.
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A conceptual landscape plan, including plant palette,
that shows proposed landscape areas for the project shall
be submitted for review and staff comments at the time
the development project is formally submitted to Site
Plan Review. The conceptual landscape plan must be fully
dimensioned so that the percentages of landscaping for
the site can be easily calculated. Landscape area
calculations for the site must also be provided.
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The final landscape plan must be submitted prior to the
project being scheduled for a Planning Commission hearing
date and be approved prior to issuance of building.
permits.
Street trees and on-site trees must be a minimum 24-inch
box size and provide a canopy for shade. Palm trees are
not considered to be a canopy type tree and will not
count towards required landscape material. All newly
planted trees must be double-staked and, if located
within five feet of hardscape, placed in root barriers.
One on-site tree is required for every 25 linear feet of
street frontage (exclusive of driveways). Trees may be
ciustered in groups.
Six five-gallon shrubs are required in the front yard
area per 25 linear feet of street frontage (exclusive of
driveways).
Ground covers must be spaced as follows: rooted cuttings
at six to eight inches on-center, one gallon size at 18
to 24 inches on-center.
On-site landscape areas must equal a minimum of 10
percent of the total lot area, for non-corner parcels.
For corner lots, at least 15 percent of the total lot
area must be landscaped. Special emphasis should be
given to corner treatments, project entry points and the
projects visual impact from street frontages.
Landscaping must be provided along fences and walls that
are visible from public streets or adjacent properties.
A combination of trees, hedges, shrubs and vines shall be
planted.
Loading and trash areas must be screened from street
frontages and adjacent properties by landscaping and/or a
solid fence or wall material.
Parking lot areas that are not viewable from the street
and used solely by employees of the company require one
landscape planter for every five consecutive parking
spaces except in the rear of industrial buildings where
this requirement interferes with the maneuverability of
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trucks. Each landscape planter shall have a minimum
dimension of four feet by four feet, including six-inch
raised concrete curbing. Each planter requires one 24-
inch box canopy tree. Planters should be located between
parking spaces to maximize the amount of available space
for parking. Each parking area must be enclosed by
perimeter planters abutting the lot or parking spaces,
except at approved driveways. All trees require root
barriers.
The front yard area must be planted in turf. Ground
cover is required in shrub areas and as accents in small
pocket areas. A concrete mow strip or redwood header
board must be used to separate turf from other plant
materials.
Berms in the front yard having more than a 4:1 slope must
be planted in ground cover. Turf is not acceptable.
Parkway trees must be integrated with on-site trees to
ensure proper spacing and species selection.
Newly landscaped areas must satisfy the requirements of
the City's Water Conservation ordinance.
Irrigation systems must be designed to provide the most
efficient distribution of water to the landscape areas.
Pop-up sprinkler heads must be used in all areas other
than installations against foundations, fences or areas
where drip, bubbler or other low gallon systems are used.
Sleeving must be called out wherever irrigation pipes are
installed under hardscape.
Site landscape standards may be modified in conjunction
with an approved landscape plan.
PARKING REQUIREMENTS
A. Parking facilities must be located
for which they are provided.
B. Ail parking spaces shall have
dimensions:
1. Spaces not along side of a wall
wide by 18 feet long.
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within 300
feet of the use
the following
or obstruction
minimum
8-~ feet
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2. Spaces along side of a wall or obstruction nine feet wide
by 18 feet long.
Parking may overhang a maximum of two feet into adjacent
landscape areas.
Required parking must be in conformance with the Santa Ana
Municipal Code in effect at the time of permit issuance with
the following exceptions:
Industrial uses shall be parked at two spaces per 1,000
square feet of gross floor area.
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Research and Development and Administrative office shall
be' parked at four spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross
floor area.
XIII. SIGNS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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Sign criteria
in effect at
stated below:
shall follow the City of Santa Ana's sign code
the time of permit issuance unless specifically
Wall signs may not extend above the third floor of a
building unless the criteria for a major building
identification sign is met.
Site perimeter signage shall be limited to that already
in place identifying the project area as PacifiCenter.
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Monument signs for individual parcels within the interior
of PacifiCenter shall follow the guidelines outlined
within the City of Santa Aha sign code.
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