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Regular Meeting Agenda
June 23, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
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JENNIFER OLIVA
Chair, Ward 6 Representative
ISURI S. RAMOS
ViceChair
Ward 3 Representative
CHRISTOPHER LEO
Citywide Representative
MANUEL J. ESCAMILLA
Ward 2 Representative
CARL BENNINGER
Ward 4 Representative
BAO PHAM
Ward 1 Representative
ALAN WOO
Ward 5 Representative
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Acting Executive Director
Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Legal Counsel
Ricardo Soto, AICP
Acting Planning Manager
Gema Zapien
Acting Recording Secretary
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contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable
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CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, Chair
Isuri S. Ramos, ViceChair
Christopher Leo
Carl Benninger
Bao Pham
Manuel J. Escamilla
Alan Woo
Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Legal Counsel Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Acting Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICP
Acting Recording Secretary Gema Zapien
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from May 12, 2025.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,
Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and
Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10
days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting
Information page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation
on Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific
Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final
determination. Item 1 legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on May 30, 2025,
and notices were mailed on said date. Item 2 legal notice was published in the OC
Register on May 7, 2025.
1.DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202503 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 2130 EAST FOURTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE VILLAGE CENTER
DISTRICT OF THE METRO EAST MIXED USE OVERLAY (MEMU). (CONTINUED
FROM JUNE 9, 2025)
Project Applicant:Donald Verleur (Applicant) representing Olive Crest (Property
Owner).
Proposed Project: Request for approval of Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503 to
construct a fifteenunit multifamily residential development, including three units
proposed as affordable to very lowincome households earning less than 3050 percent
of the area median income (AMI). As proposed, the project will utilize concessions and
a waiver or reduction to deviate from development standards through the density bonus
agreement pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918
and Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Sections 411600 through 411607.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant
to Section 15168 (Program EIR) of the CEQA Guidelines. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. 202394 will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
APPROVING THREE (3) CONCESSIONS AND A WAIVER OR REDUCTION OF
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS PURSUANT TO STATE DENSITY BONUS LAW TO
BE MEMORIALIZED IN DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202503 TO ALLOW A
FIFTEENUNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2130 EAST FOURTH STREET (APN: 40009123)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving concessions and a waiver or reduction in a
development standard as memorialized in Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025
03, as conditioned.
2.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202501 AMENDING CHAPTER 41
(ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (SAMC) TO REGULATE THE
ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF GROUP HOMES IN THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA. (CONTINUED FROM MAY 27, 2025)
Project Location: Citywide
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: Planning Commission recommendation that the City
Council adopt Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202501 to amend Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to establish regulations for the
location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements related to group homes.
The proposed amendment also includes modifications to definitions.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(‘‘CEQA’’) and the CEQA Guidelines, the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from
CEQA review pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA
Guidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect
physical change in the environment. The project is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to
section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that
there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the
environment. Moreover, the project is categorically exempt from further review per
Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. Class 1
exemption applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing,
or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical
equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or
former use. The project proposes to adopt regulations pertaining to location, licensing,
permitting and operating standards at group homes, and will not expand the existing
use. None of the exceptions enumerated in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 apply to
the Class 1 exemption applicable here. As a result, a Notice of Exemption,
Environmental Review No. 202543, will be filed upon adoption of this ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202501 AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
NO. 202501– AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) AND CHAPTER 8
(BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS, REGULATING
SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING THE ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3), 15061(C)(2), 15060(C)
(3), AND/OR 15301(C)
Recommended Action:
Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning
Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 to amend several sections of Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to group homes and
land use definitions.
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
3.THE VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN
*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
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You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Acting Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center
Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement materials for
consideration by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit
written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning Commission
members during the inperson meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaJune 23, 20255:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/86235853278Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 86235853278Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 86235853278*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.
To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details to
the right of the agenda title.
JENNIFER OLIVA
Chair, Ward 6 Representative
ISURI S. RAMOS
ViceChair
Ward 3 Representative
CHRISTOPHER LEO
Citywide Representative
MANUEL J. ESCAMILLA
Ward 2 Representative
CARL BENNINGER
Ward 4 Representative
BAO PHAM
Ward 1 Representative
ALAN WOO
Ward 5 Representative
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Acting Executive Director
Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Legal Counsel
Ricardo Soto, AICP
Acting Planning Manager
Gema Zapien
Acting Recording Secretary
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,
contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable
the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting
documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, Chair
Isuri S. Ramos, ViceChair
Christopher Leo
Carl Benninger
Bao Pham
Manuel J. Escamilla
Alan Woo
Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Legal Counsel Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Acting Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICP
Acting Recording Secretary Gema Zapien
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from May 12, 2025.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,
Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and
Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10
days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting
Information page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation
on Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific
Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final
determination. Item 1 legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on May 30, 2025,
and notices were mailed on said date. Item 2 legal notice was published in the OC
Register on May 7, 2025.
1.DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202503 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 2130 EAST FOURTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE VILLAGE CENTER
DISTRICT OF THE METRO EAST MIXED USE OVERLAY (MEMU). (CONTINUED
FROM JUNE 9, 2025)
Project Applicant:Donald Verleur (Applicant) representing Olive Crest (Property
Owner).
Proposed Project: Request for approval of Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503 to
construct a fifteenunit multifamily residential development, including three units
proposed as affordable to very lowincome households earning less than 3050 percent
of the area median income (AMI). As proposed, the project will utilize concessions and
a waiver or reduction to deviate from development standards through the density bonus
agreement pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918
and Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Sections 411600 through 411607.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant
to Section 15168 (Program EIR) of the CEQA Guidelines. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. 202394 will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
APPROVING THREE (3) CONCESSIONS AND A WAIVER OR REDUCTION OF
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS PURSUANT TO STATE DENSITY BONUS LAW TO
BE MEMORIALIZED IN DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202503 TO ALLOW A
FIFTEENUNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2130 EAST FOURTH STREET (APN: 40009123)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving concessions and a waiver or reduction in a
development standard as memorialized in Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025
03, as conditioned.
2.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202501 AMENDING CHAPTER 41
(ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (SAMC) TO REGULATE THE
ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF GROUP HOMES IN THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA. (CONTINUED FROM MAY 27, 2025)
Project Location: Citywide
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: Planning Commission recommendation that the City
Council adopt Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202501 to amend Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to establish regulations for the
location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements related to group homes.
The proposed amendment also includes modifications to definitions.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(‘‘CEQA’’) and the CEQA Guidelines, the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from
CEQA review pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA
Guidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect
physical change in the environment. The project is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to
section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that
there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the
environment. Moreover, the project is categorically exempt from further review per
Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. Class 1
exemption applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing,
or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical
equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or
former use. The project proposes to adopt regulations pertaining to location, licensing,
permitting and operating standards at group homes, and will not expand the existing
use. None of the exceptions enumerated in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 apply to
the Class 1 exemption applicable here. As a result, a Notice of Exemption,
Environmental Review No. 202543, will be filed upon adoption of this ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202501 AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
NO. 202501– AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) AND CHAPTER 8
(BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS, REGULATING
SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING THE ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3), 15061(C)(2), 15060(C)
(3), AND/OR 15301(C)
Recommended Action:
Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning
Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 to amend several sections of Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to group homes and
land use definitions.
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
3.THE VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN
*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Acting Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center
Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement materials for
consideration by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit
written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning Commission
members during the inperson meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaJune 23, 20255:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/86235853278Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 86235853278Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 86235853278*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChairWard 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 1 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPActing Executive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Planning Manager Gema ZapienActing Recording Secretary
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,
contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable
the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting
documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, Chair
Isuri S. Ramos, ViceChair
Christopher Leo
Carl Benninger
Bao Pham
Manuel J. Escamilla
Alan Woo
Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Legal Counsel Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Acting Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICP
Acting Recording Secretary Gema Zapien
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from May 12, 2025.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
*End of Consent Calendar*
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,
Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and
Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10
days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting
Information page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation
on Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific
Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final
determination. Item 1 legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on May 30, 2025,
and notices were mailed on said date. Item 2 legal notice was published in the OC
Register on May 7, 2025.
1.DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202503 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 2130 EAST FOURTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE VILLAGE CENTER
DISTRICT OF THE METRO EAST MIXED USE OVERLAY (MEMU). (CONTINUED
FROM JUNE 9, 2025)
Project Applicant:Donald Verleur (Applicant) representing Olive Crest (Property
Owner).
Proposed Project: Request for approval of Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503 to
construct a fifteenunit multifamily residential development, including three units
proposed as affordable to very lowincome households earning less than 3050 percent
of the area median income (AMI). As proposed, the project will utilize concessions and
a waiver or reduction to deviate from development standards through the density bonus
agreement pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918
and Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Sections 411600 through 411607.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant
to Section 15168 (Program EIR) of the CEQA Guidelines. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. 202394 will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
APPROVING THREE (3) CONCESSIONS AND A WAIVER OR REDUCTION OF
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS PURSUANT TO STATE DENSITY BONUS LAW TO
BE MEMORIALIZED IN DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202503 TO ALLOW A
FIFTEENUNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2130 EAST FOURTH STREET (APN: 40009123)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving concessions and a waiver or reduction in a
development standard as memorialized in Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025
03, as conditioned.
2.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202501 AMENDING CHAPTER 41
(ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (SAMC) TO REGULATE THE
ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF GROUP HOMES IN THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA. (CONTINUED FROM MAY 27, 2025)
Project Location: Citywide
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: Planning Commission recommendation that the City
Council adopt Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202501 to amend Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to establish regulations for the
location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements related to group homes.
The proposed amendment also includes modifications to definitions.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(‘‘CEQA’’) and the CEQA Guidelines, the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from
CEQA review pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA
Guidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect
physical change in the environment. The project is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to
section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that
there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the
environment. Moreover, the project is categorically exempt from further review per
Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. Class 1
exemption applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing,
or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical
equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or
former use. The project proposes to adopt regulations pertaining to location, licensing,
permitting and operating standards at group homes, and will not expand the existing
use. None of the exceptions enumerated in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 apply to
the Class 1 exemption applicable here. As a result, a Notice of Exemption,
Environmental Review No. 202543, will be filed upon adoption of this ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202501 AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
NO. 202501– AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) AND CHAPTER 8
(BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS, REGULATING
SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING THE ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3), 15061(C)(2), 15060(C)
(3), AND/OR 15301(C)
Recommended Action:
Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning
Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 to amend several sections of Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to group homes and
land use definitions.
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
3.THE VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN
*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
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Mail to Gema Zapien, Acting Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center
Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement materials for
consideration by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit
written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning Commission
members during the inperson meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaJune 23, 20255:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/86235853278Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 86235853278Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 86235853278*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChairWard 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 1 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPActing Executive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Planning Manager Gema ZapienActing Recording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, ChairIsuri S. Ramos, ViceChairChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao PhamManuel J. EscamillaAlan Woo Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaiteActing Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Recording Secretary Gema ZapienROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from May 12, 2025.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific
Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final
determination. Item 1 legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on May 30, 2025,
and notices were mailed on said date. Item 2 legal notice was published in the OC
Register on May 7, 2025.
1.DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202503 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 2130 EAST FOURTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE VILLAGE CENTER
DISTRICT OF THE METRO EAST MIXED USE OVERLAY (MEMU). (CONTINUED
FROM JUNE 9, 2025)
Project Applicant:Donald Verleur (Applicant) representing Olive Crest (Property
Owner).
Proposed Project: Request for approval of Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503 to
construct a fifteenunit multifamily residential development, including three units
proposed as affordable to very lowincome households earning less than 3050 percent
of the area median income (AMI). As proposed, the project will utilize concessions and
a waiver or reduction to deviate from development standards through the density bonus
agreement pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918
and Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Sections 411600 through 411607.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant
to Section 15168 (Program EIR) of the CEQA Guidelines. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. 202394 will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
APPROVING THREE (3) CONCESSIONS AND A WAIVER OR REDUCTION OF
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS PURSUANT TO STATE DENSITY BONUS LAW TO
BE MEMORIALIZED IN DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202503 TO ALLOW A
FIFTEENUNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2130 EAST FOURTH STREET (APN: 40009123)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving concessions and a waiver or reduction in a
development standard as memorialized in Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025
03, as conditioned.
2.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202501 AMENDING CHAPTER 41
(ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (SAMC) TO REGULATE THE
ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF GROUP HOMES IN THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA. (CONTINUED FROM MAY 27, 2025)
Project Location: Citywide
Project Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: Planning Commission recommendation that the City
Council adopt Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202501 to amend Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to establish regulations for the
location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements related to group homes.
The proposed amendment also includes modifications to definitions.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(‘‘CEQA’’) and the CEQA Guidelines, the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from
CEQA review pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA
Guidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect
physical change in the environment. The project is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to
section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that
there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the
environment. Moreover, the project is categorically exempt from further review per
Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. Class 1
exemption applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing,
or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical
equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or
former use. The project proposes to adopt regulations pertaining to location, licensing,
permitting and operating standards at group homes, and will not expand the existing
use. None of the exceptions enumerated in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 apply to
the Class 1 exemption applicable here. As a result, a Notice of Exemption,
Environmental Review No. 202543, will be filed upon adoption of this ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202501 AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
NO. 202501– AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) AND CHAPTER 8
(BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS, REGULATING
SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING THE ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3), 15061(C)(2), 15060(C)
(3), AND/OR 15301(C)
Recommended Action:
Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning
Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 to amend several sections of Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to group homes and
land use definitions.
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
3.THE VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN
*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
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Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
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Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
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Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Acting Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center
Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement materials for
consideration by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit
written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning Commission
members during the inperson meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaJune 23, 20255:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/86235853278Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 86235853278Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 86235853278*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChairWard 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 1 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPActing Executive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Planning Manager Gema ZapienActing Recording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, ChairIsuri S. Ramos, ViceChairChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao PhamManuel J. EscamillaAlan Woo Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaiteActing Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Recording Secretary Gema ZapienROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from May 12, 2025.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Item 1 legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on May 30, 2025,and notices were mailed on said date. Item 2 legal notice was published in the OCRegister on May 7, 2025.1.DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202503 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 2130 EAST FOURTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE VILLAGE CENTERDISTRICT OF THE METRO EAST MIXED USE OVERLAY (MEMU). (CONTINUEDFROM JUNE 9, 2025)Project Applicant:Donald Verleur (Applicant) representing Olive Crest (PropertyOwner).Proposed Project: Request for approval of Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503 toconstruct a fifteenunit multifamily residential development, including three unitsproposed as affordable to very lowincome households earning less than 3050 percentof the area median income (AMI). As proposed, the project will utilize concessions anda waiver or reduction to deviate from development standards through the density bonusagreement pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918and Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Sections 411600 through 411607.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuantto Section 15168 (Program EIR) of the CEQA Guidelines. Categorical ExemptionEnvironmental Review No. 202394 will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANAAPPROVING THREE (3) CONCESSIONS AND A WAIVER OR REDUCTION OFDEVELOPMENT STANDARDS PURSUANT TO STATE DENSITY BONUS LAW TOBE MEMORIALIZED IN DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202503 TO ALLOW AFIFTEENUNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT2130 EAST FOURTH STREET (APN: 40009123)Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving concessions and a waiver or reduction in adevelopment standard as memorialized in Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503, as conditioned.2.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202501 AMENDING CHAPTER 41(ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (SAMC) TO REGULATE THEESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF GROUP HOMES IN THE CITY OFSANTA ANA. (CONTINUED FROM MAY 27, 2025)Project Location: CitywideProject Applicant: City of Santa Ana
Proposed Project: Planning Commission recommendation that the City
Council adopt Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202501 to amend Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to establish regulations for the
location, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements related to group homes.
The proposed amendment also includes modifications to definitions.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(‘‘CEQA’’) and the CEQA Guidelines, the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from
CEQA review pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA
Guidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect
physical change in the environment. The project is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to
section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that
there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the
environment. Moreover, the project is categorically exempt from further review per
Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. Class 1
exemption applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing,
or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical
equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or
former use. The project proposes to adopt regulations pertaining to location, licensing,
permitting and operating standards at group homes, and will not expand the existing
use. None of the exceptions enumerated in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 apply to
the Class 1 exemption applicable here. As a result, a Notice of Exemption,
Environmental Review No. 202543, will be filed upon adoption of this ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202501 AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
NO. 202501– AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) AND CHAPTER 8
(BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS, REGULATING
SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING THE ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3), 15061(C)(2), 15060(C)
(3), AND/OR 15301(C)
Recommended Action:
Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning
Ordinance Amendment No. 202501 to amend several sections of Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to group homes and
land use definitions.
*End of Business Calendar*
WORK STUDY SESSION
3.THE VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN
*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Gema Zapien, Acting Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center
Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplement materials for
consideration by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the
meeting.Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit
written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning Commission
members during the inperson meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaJune 23, 20255:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/86235853278Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 86235853278Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 86235853278*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChairWard 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 1 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPActing Executive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Planning Manager Gema ZapienActing Recording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, ChairIsuri S. Ramos, ViceChairChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao PhamManuel J. EscamillaAlan Woo Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaiteActing Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Recording Secretary Gema ZapienROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from May 12, 2025.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Item 1 legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on May 30, 2025,and notices were mailed on said date. Item 2 legal notice was published in the OCRegister on May 7, 2025.1.DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202503 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 2130 EAST FOURTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE VILLAGE CENTERDISTRICT OF THE METRO EAST MIXED USE OVERLAY (MEMU). (CONTINUEDFROM JUNE 9, 2025)Project Applicant:Donald Verleur (Applicant) representing Olive Crest (PropertyOwner).Proposed Project: Request for approval of Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503 toconstruct a fifteenunit multifamily residential development, including three unitsproposed as affordable to very lowincome households earning less than 3050 percentof the area median income (AMI). As proposed, the project will utilize concessions anda waiver or reduction to deviate from development standards through the density bonusagreement pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918and Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Sections 411600 through 411607.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuantto Section 15168 (Program EIR) of the CEQA Guidelines. Categorical ExemptionEnvironmental Review No. 202394 will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANAAPPROVING THREE (3) CONCESSIONS AND A WAIVER OR REDUCTION OFDEVELOPMENT STANDARDS PURSUANT TO STATE DENSITY BONUS LAW TOBE MEMORIALIZED IN DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202503 TO ALLOW AFIFTEENUNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT2130 EAST FOURTH STREET (APN: 40009123)Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving concessions and a waiver or reduction in adevelopment standard as memorialized in Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503, as conditioned.2.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202501 AMENDING CHAPTER 41(ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (SAMC) TO REGULATE THEESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF GROUP HOMES IN THE CITY OFSANTA ANA. (CONTINUED FROM MAY 27, 2025)Project Location: CitywideProject Applicant: City of Santa AnaProposed Project: Planning Commission recommendation that the CityCouncil adopt Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202501 to amend Chapter 41(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to establish regulations for thelocation, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements related to group homes.The proposed amendment also includes modifications to definitions.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(‘‘CEQA’’) and the CEQA Guidelines, the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt fromCEQA review pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQAGuidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirectphysical change in the environment. The project is also exempt from CEQA pursuant tosection 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty thatthere is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on theenvironment. Moreover, the project is categorically exempt from further review perSection 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. Class 1exemption applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing,or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanicalequipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing orformer use. The project proposes to adopt regulations pertaining to location, licensing,permitting and operating standards at group homes, and will not expand the existinguse. None of the exceptions enumerated in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 apply tothe Class 1 exemption applicable here. As a result, a Notice of Exemption,Environmental Review No. 202543, will be filed upon adoption of this ordinance.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXXZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202501 AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENTNO. 202501– AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) AND CHAPTER 8(BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODERELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS, REGULATINGSUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING THE ACTIONTO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3), 15061(C)(2), 15060(C)(3), AND/OR 15301(C)Recommended Action:Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving ZoningOrdinance Amendment No. 202501 to amend several sections of Chapter 41(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to group homes andland use definitions.*End of Business Calendar*WORK STUDY SESSION3.THE VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN
*End of Work Study Session Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
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Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaJune 23, 20255:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA Members of the public may attend this meeting inperson or join via Zoom.Join from your computer: https://zoom.us/j/86235853278Join from your mobile phone via Zoom App. Meeting ID: 86235853278Dial in from a mobile phone or landline.(669) 900 6833; Meeting ID: 86235853278*For viewing only: www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos. Please note: There is up to a 30second delay when viewing the meeting via YouTube. If you plan to provide a public commentduring the meeting, please join the meeting via Zoom.For detailed participation and commenting options, please review the instructionsprovided at the end of this agenda.To download or view each item, select either Download PDF or View Item Details tothe right of the agenda title. JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChairWard 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 1 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPActing Executive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Planning Manager Gema ZapienActing Recording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, ChairIsuri S. Ramos, ViceChairChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao PhamManuel J. EscamillaAlan Woo Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaiteActing Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Recording Secretary Gema ZapienROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from May 12, 2025.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.*End of Consent Calendar*BUSINESS CALENDARPublic Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Item 1 legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on May 30, 2025,and notices were mailed on said date. Item 2 legal notice was published in the OCRegister on May 7, 2025.1.DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202503 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 2130 EAST FOURTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE VILLAGE CENTERDISTRICT OF THE METRO EAST MIXED USE OVERLAY (MEMU). (CONTINUEDFROM JUNE 9, 2025)Project Applicant:Donald Verleur (Applicant) representing Olive Crest (PropertyOwner).Proposed Project: Request for approval of Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503 toconstruct a fifteenunit multifamily residential development, including three unitsproposed as affordable to very lowincome households earning less than 3050 percentof the area median income (AMI). As proposed, the project will utilize concessions anda waiver or reduction to deviate from development standards through the density bonusagreement pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918and Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Sections 411600 through 411607.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuantto Section 15168 (Program EIR) of the CEQA Guidelines. Categorical ExemptionEnvironmental Review No. 202394 will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANAAPPROVING THREE (3) CONCESSIONS AND A WAIVER OR REDUCTION OFDEVELOPMENT STANDARDS PURSUANT TO STATE DENSITY BONUS LAW TOBE MEMORIALIZED IN DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202503 TO ALLOW AFIFTEENUNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT2130 EAST FOURTH STREET (APN: 40009123)Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving concessions and a waiver or reduction in adevelopment standard as memorialized in Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503, as conditioned.2.ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202501 AMENDING CHAPTER 41(ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (SAMC) TO REGULATE THEESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF GROUP HOMES IN THE CITY OFSANTA ANA. (CONTINUED FROM MAY 27, 2025)Project Location: CitywideProject Applicant: City of Santa AnaProposed Project: Planning Commission recommendation that the CityCouncil adopt Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202501 to amend Chapter 41(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to establish regulations for thelocation, licensing, permitting, and operational requirements related to group homes.The proposed amendment also includes modifications to definitions.Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(‘‘CEQA’’) and the CEQA Guidelines, the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt fromCEQA review pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQAGuidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirectphysical change in the environment. The project is also exempt from CEQA pursuant tosection 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty thatthere is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on theenvironment. Moreover, the project is categorically exempt from further review perSection 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. Class 1exemption applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing,or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanicalequipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing orformer use. The project proposes to adopt regulations pertaining to location, licensing,permitting and operating standards at group homes, and will not expand the existinguse. None of the exceptions enumerated in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 apply tothe Class 1 exemption applicable here. As a result, a Notice of Exemption,Environmental Review No. 202543, will be filed upon adoption of this ordinance.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXXZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202501 AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENTNO. 202501– AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) AND CHAPTER 8(BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODERELATING TO GROUP HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS, REGULATINGSUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND FINDING THE ACTIONTO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3), 15061(C)(2), 15060(C)(3), AND/OR 15301(C)Recommended Action:Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving ZoningOrdinance Amendment No. 202501 to amend several sections of Chapter 41(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to group homes andland use definitions.*End of Business Calendar*WORK STUDY SESSION3.THE VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN*End of Work Study Session Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on July 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM in theCouncil Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.APPEAL INFORMATIONThe formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tendayappeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the dayfollowing the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision orrequirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, orgroup. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the requiredfiling fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of theCommission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observedholiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the nextday City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government CodeSec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a publichearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (orsomeone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received bythe Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.MEETING INFORMATIONIf you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.1. Connecting directly from your computer:Click on the link on top of this agenda ORGo to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The MeetingID is listed at the top of this agenda.To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being isdiscussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us knowyou wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.2. 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Planning Commission
DRAFT Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 12, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
JENNIFER OLIVA
Chair, Ward 6 Representative
ISURI S. RAMOS
ViceChair,
Ward 3 Representative
CHRISTOPHER LEO
Citywide Representative
MANUEL J. ESCAMILLA
Ward 2 Representative
CARL BENNINGER
Ward 4 Representative
BAO PHAM
Ward 3 Representative
ALAN WOO
Ward 5 Representative
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Acting Executive Director
Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Legal Counsel
Ricardo Soto, AICP
Acting Planning Manager
Nuvia Ocampo
Recording Secretary
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CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, Chair
Isuri S. Ramos, ViceChair
Christopher Leo
Carl Benninger
Bao Pham
Manuel J. Escamilla
Alan Woo
Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Legal Counsel Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Acting Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICP
Recording Secretary Nuvia Ocampo
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5:34 p.m. with Vice Chair Ramos arriving at 5:37 p.m.
and Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:40 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from April 28, 2025.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. Escamilla
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Consent Calendar*
Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,
Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and
Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10
days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting
Information page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation
on Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific
Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final
determination. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on May 2, 2025 and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.APPEAL OF REVOCATION OF LAND USE CERTIFICATE NO. 200303 FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2610 WEST EDINGER AVENUE LOCATED
WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.
(CONTINUED FROM APRIL 28, 2025)
Project Applicant: Bertilio Henriquez (Applicant) on behalf of Santa Ana
Stater Shops, LLC. (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Appeal Application No. 202501 appealing the decision
made by the Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency (PBA Director) to
revoke Land Use Certificate (LUC) No. 200303RCY, issued by the Planning and
Building Agency. This certificate was granted for a small recycling facility called
Money for Cans. Pursuant to Section 41677 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC), applicants may appeal the PBA Director’s decision to deny or revoke a
land use certificate to the Planning Commission. Also pursuant to SAMC Section
41677, the PBA Director’s decision is vacated and the Planning Commission
shall hear the appeal and act upon the LUC application.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15321(a) (Class 21 – Enforcement Actions by Regulatory
Agencies) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202522,
will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING APPEAL
APPLICATION NO. 202501, THEREBY REVOKING LAND USE CERTIFICATE
NO. 200303 THAT ALLOWS THE OPERATION OF A SMALL COLLECTION
FACILITY DOING BUSINESS AS MONEY FOR CANS LOCATED AT 2610 W.
EDINGER AVENUE (APN: 40804104)
Recommended Action:
Continue item for 60 days.
Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Woo to
Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
2.MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 201519 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 EAST SANTA ANA BOULEVARD LOCATED
WITHIN THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE (SD84) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Jeff Coffman (Applicant) representing Benchmark SA
(Property Owner).
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval for a modification to
Conditional Use Permit No. 201519 to upgrade to a Type 47 license from the
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to allow the sale of beer, wine, and
distilled spirits for onpremise consumption. The applicant is also requesting a
modification to expand operations to a neighboring suite.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. A
Categorical Exemption, ER No. 2015109, will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 201519MOD1, THEREBY
MODIFYING AND SUPERCEDING PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 201519, AS CONDITIONED, TO ALLOW THE ONPREMISE
SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (TYPE 47 – BEER,
WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS) AND TO EXPAND ITS OPERATIONS TO A
NEIGHBORING SUITE, LOCATED AT 601 E. SANTA ANA BOULEVARD (APN:
39830121)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 201519MOD1
as conditioned.
Minutes: Vice Chair Ramos recused herself due to a possible conflict of
interest, as she lives within 500 square feet of the project location.
Staff provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for applicant.
Applicant, Jeff Coffman, answered questions from the Commission.
Resident, Lisandro Orozco, spoke in favor of this project via Zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Woo to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Isuri Ramos
ABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – Pass
3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 800 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: German Nunez with Costa Azul 17 St, Inc. (Applicant) on
behalf of Tawil Investments (Property Owner).
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202508 to upgrade from an existing Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type
41 license (beer and wine) to a Type 47 license to allow the sale of beer, wine, and
distilled spirits for onpremises consumption at an existing eating establishment.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQA
Guidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202526, will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 AS
CONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR
ONPREMISES CONSUMPTION AT COSTA AZUL LOCATED AT 800 W.
SEVENTEENTH STREET (APN: 39857104)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202508 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Applicant, German Nunez, answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner
Escamilla to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
BUSINESS CALENDAR – Miscellaneous
4.General Plan Consistency Finding for the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital
Improvement Program
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA FINDING THE FISCAL YEAR 20252026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM IS CONSISTENT WITH THE SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution finding the Fiscal Year 20252026
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) consistent with the General Plan.
Minutes: Public Works Projects Manager, Hayle Gilbert, provided a short
presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Public Works staff answered questions from the commission.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza
– M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for
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Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Planning
Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit
written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning Commission
members during the inperson meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
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Planning CommissionDRAFT Regular Meeting Agenda MinutesMay 12, 20255:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPActing Executive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Planning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording Secretary
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,
contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable
the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting
documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, Chair
Isuri S. Ramos, ViceChair
Christopher Leo
Carl Benninger
Bao Pham
Manuel J. Escamilla
Alan Woo
Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Legal Counsel Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Acting Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICP
Recording Secretary Nuvia Ocampo
ROLL CALL
Minutes: Quorum was reached at 5:34 p.m. with Vice Chair Ramos arriving at 5:37 p.m.
and Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:40 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
a.Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve Minutes from April 28, 2025.
b.Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, Carl
Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. Escamilla
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Consent Calendar*
Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,
Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and
Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10
days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting
Information page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation
on Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific
Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final
determination. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on May 2, 2025 and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.APPEAL OF REVOCATION OF LAND USE CERTIFICATE NO. 200303 FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2610 WEST EDINGER AVENUE LOCATED
WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.
(CONTINUED FROM APRIL 28, 2025)
Project Applicant: Bertilio Henriquez (Applicant) on behalf of Santa Ana
Stater Shops, LLC. (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Appeal Application No. 202501 appealing the decision
made by the Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency (PBA Director) to
revoke Land Use Certificate (LUC) No. 200303RCY, issued by the Planning and
Building Agency. This certificate was granted for a small recycling facility called
Money for Cans. Pursuant to Section 41677 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC), applicants may appeal the PBA Director’s decision to deny or revoke a
land use certificate to the Planning Commission. Also pursuant to SAMC Section
41677, the PBA Director’s decision is vacated and the Planning Commission
shall hear the appeal and act upon the LUC application.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15321(a) (Class 21 – Enforcement Actions by Regulatory
Agencies) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202522,
will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING APPEAL
APPLICATION NO. 202501, THEREBY REVOKING LAND USE CERTIFICATE
NO. 200303 THAT ALLOWS THE OPERATION OF A SMALL COLLECTION
FACILITY DOING BUSINESS AS MONEY FOR CANS LOCATED AT 2610 W.
EDINGER AVENUE (APN: 40804104)
Recommended Action:
Continue item for 60 days.
Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Woo to
Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
2.MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 201519 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 EAST SANTA ANA BOULEVARD LOCATED
WITHIN THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE (SD84) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Jeff Coffman (Applicant) representing Benchmark SA
(Property Owner).
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval for a modification to
Conditional Use Permit No. 201519 to upgrade to a Type 47 license from the
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to allow the sale of beer, wine, and
distilled spirits for onpremise consumption. The applicant is also requesting a
modification to expand operations to a neighboring suite.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. A
Categorical Exemption, ER No. 2015109, will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 201519MOD1, THEREBY
MODIFYING AND SUPERCEDING PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 201519, AS CONDITIONED, TO ALLOW THE ONPREMISE
SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (TYPE 47 – BEER,
WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS) AND TO EXPAND ITS OPERATIONS TO A
NEIGHBORING SUITE, LOCATED AT 601 E. SANTA ANA BOULEVARD (APN:
39830121)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 201519MOD1
as conditioned.
Minutes: Vice Chair Ramos recused herself due to a possible conflict of
interest, as she lives within 500 square feet of the project location.
Staff provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for applicant.
Applicant, Jeff Coffman, answered questions from the Commission.
Resident, Lisandro Orozco, spoke in favor of this project via Zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Woo to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Isuri Ramos
ABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – Pass
3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 800 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: German Nunez with Costa Azul 17 St, Inc. (Applicant) on
behalf of Tawil Investments (Property Owner).
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202508 to upgrade from an existing Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type
41 license (beer and wine) to a Type 47 license to allow the sale of beer, wine, and
distilled spirits for onpremises consumption at an existing eating establishment.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQA
Guidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202526, will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 AS
CONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR
ONPREMISES CONSUMPTION AT COSTA AZUL LOCATED AT 800 W.
SEVENTEENTH STREET (APN: 39857104)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202508 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Applicant, German Nunez, answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner
Escamilla to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
BUSINESS CALENDAR – Miscellaneous
4.General Plan Consistency Finding for the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital
Improvement Program
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA FINDING THE FISCAL YEAR 20252026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM IS CONSISTENT WITH THE SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution finding the Fiscal Year 20252026
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) consistent with the General Plan.
Minutes: Public Works Projects Manager, Hayle Gilbert, provided a short
presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Public Works staff answered questions from the commission.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza
– M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for
consideration by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Planning
Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit
written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning Commission
members during the inperson meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
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Planning CommissionDRAFT Regular Meeting Agenda MinutesMay 12, 20255:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPActing Executive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Planning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, ChairIsuri S. Ramos, ViceChairChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao PhamManuel J. EscamillaAlan Woo Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaiteActing Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:34 p.m. with Vice Chair Ramos arriving at 5:37 p.m.and Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:40 p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from April 28, 2025.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
*End of Consent Calendar*
Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,
Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and
Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10
days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic Meeting
Information page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendation
on Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, Specific
Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final
determination. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on May 2, 2025 and
notices were mailed on said date.
1.APPEAL OF REVOCATION OF LAND USE CERTIFICATE NO. 200303 FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2610 WEST EDINGER AVENUE LOCATED
WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.
(CONTINUED FROM APRIL 28, 2025)
Project Applicant: Bertilio Henriquez (Applicant) on behalf of Santa Ana
Stater Shops, LLC. (Property Owner)
Proposed Project: Appeal Application No. 202501 appealing the decision
made by the Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency (PBA Director) to
revoke Land Use Certificate (LUC) No. 200303RCY, issued by the Planning and
Building Agency. This certificate was granted for a small recycling facility called
Money for Cans. Pursuant to Section 41677 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC), applicants may appeal the PBA Director’s decision to deny or revoke a
land use certificate to the Planning Commission. Also pursuant to SAMC Section
41677, the PBA Director’s decision is vacated and the Planning Commission
shall hear the appeal and act upon the LUC application.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15321(a) (Class 21 – Enforcement Actions by Regulatory
Agencies) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202522,
will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING APPEAL
APPLICATION NO. 202501, THEREBY REVOKING LAND USE CERTIFICATE
NO. 200303 THAT ALLOWS THE OPERATION OF A SMALL COLLECTION
FACILITY DOING BUSINESS AS MONEY FOR CANS LOCATED AT 2610 W.
EDINGER AVENUE (APN: 40804104)
Recommended Action:
Continue item for 60 days.
Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Woo to
Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
2.MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 201519 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 EAST SANTA ANA BOULEVARD LOCATED
WITHIN THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE (SD84) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Jeff Coffman (Applicant) representing Benchmark SA
(Property Owner).
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval for a modification to
Conditional Use Permit No. 201519 to upgrade to a Type 47 license from the
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to allow the sale of beer, wine, and
distilled spirits for onpremise consumption. The applicant is also requesting a
modification to expand operations to a neighboring suite.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. A
Categorical Exemption, ER No. 2015109, will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 201519MOD1, THEREBY
MODIFYING AND SUPERCEDING PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 201519, AS CONDITIONED, TO ALLOW THE ONPREMISE
SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (TYPE 47 – BEER,
WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS) AND TO EXPAND ITS OPERATIONS TO A
NEIGHBORING SUITE, LOCATED AT 601 E. SANTA ANA BOULEVARD (APN:
39830121)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 201519MOD1
as conditioned.
Minutes: Vice Chair Ramos recused herself due to a possible conflict of
interest, as she lives within 500 square feet of the project location.
Staff provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for applicant.
Applicant, Jeff Coffman, answered questions from the Commission.
Resident, Lisandro Orozco, spoke in favor of this project via Zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Woo to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Isuri Ramos
ABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – Pass
3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 800 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: German Nunez with Costa Azul 17 St, Inc. (Applicant) on
behalf of Tawil Investments (Property Owner).
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202508 to upgrade from an existing Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type
41 license (beer and wine) to a Type 47 license to allow the sale of beer, wine, and
distilled spirits for onpremises consumption at an existing eating establishment.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQA
Guidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202526, will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 AS
CONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR
ONPREMISES CONSUMPTION AT COSTA AZUL LOCATED AT 800 W.
SEVENTEENTH STREET (APN: 39857104)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202508 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Applicant, German Nunez, answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner
Escamilla to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
BUSINESS CALENDAR – Miscellaneous
4.General Plan Consistency Finding for the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital
Improvement Program
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA FINDING THE FISCAL YEAR 20252026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM IS CONSISTENT WITH THE SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution finding the Fiscal Year 20252026
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) consistent with the General Plan.
Minutes: Public Works Projects Manager, Hayle Gilbert, provided a short
presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Public Works staff answered questions from the commission.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
2. Connecting via the Zoom App:
Download the free Zoom Cloud Meetings app from your favorite app store.
Launch the app and click on the blue Join a Meeting button. Enter the Meeting ID, your
name, and the blue Join button. The Meeting ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, click on the button next to your name to virtually raise your hand and let us know
you wish to speak. You will have 3 minutes.
3. Dialing in from a mobile phone or landline:
Dial (669) 9009128. When prompted, enter the meeting ID. The Meeting ID is listed at
the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
discussed, press *9 on your phone to virtually raise your hand. You will have 3 minutes.
Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza
– M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for
consideration by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Planning
Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit
written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning Commission
members during the inperson meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
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Planning CommissionDRAFT Regular Meeting Agenda MinutesMay 12, 20255:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPActing Executive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Planning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, ChairIsuri S. Ramos, ViceChairChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao PhamManuel J. EscamillaAlan Woo Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaiteActing Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:34 p.m. with Vice Chair Ramos arriving at 5:37 p.m.and Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:40 p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from April 28, 2025.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on May 2, 2025 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.APPEAL OF REVOCATION OF LAND USE CERTIFICATE NO. 200303 FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2610 WEST EDINGER AVENUE LOCATEDWITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.(CONTINUED FROM APRIL 28, 2025)Project Applicant: Bertilio Henriquez (Applicant) on behalf of Santa AnaStater Shops, LLC. (Property Owner)Proposed Project: Appeal Application No. 202501 appealing the decisionmade by the Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency (PBA Director) torevoke Land Use Certificate (LUC) No. 200303RCY, issued by the Planning andBuilding Agency. This certificate was granted for a small recycling facility calledMoney for Cans. Pursuant to Section 41677 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code(SAMC), applicants may appeal the PBA Director’s decision to deny or revoke aland use certificate to the Planning Commission. Also pursuant to SAMC Section41677, the PBA Director’s decision is vacated and the Planning Commissionshall hear the appeal and act upon the LUC application.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15321(a) (Class 21 – Enforcement Actions by RegulatoryAgencies) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202522,will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING APPEALAPPLICATION NO. 202501, THEREBY REVOKING LAND USE CERTIFICATENO. 200303 THAT ALLOWS THE OPERATION OF A SMALL COLLECTIONFACILITY DOING BUSINESS AS MONEY FOR CANS LOCATED AT 2610 W.EDINGER AVENUE (APN: 40804104)Recommended Action:Continue item for 60 days.Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Woo to
Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
2.MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 201519 FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 EAST SANTA ANA BOULEVARD LOCATED
WITHIN THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE (SD84) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: Jeff Coffman (Applicant) representing Benchmark SA
(Property Owner).
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval for a modification to
Conditional Use Permit No. 201519 to upgrade to a Type 47 license from the
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to allow the sale of beer, wine, and
distilled spirits for onpremise consumption. The applicant is also requesting a
modification to expand operations to a neighboring suite.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. A
Categorical Exemption, ER No. 2015109, will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 201519MOD1, THEREBY
MODIFYING AND SUPERCEDING PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 201519, AS CONDITIONED, TO ALLOW THE ONPREMISE
SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (TYPE 47 – BEER,
WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS) AND TO EXPAND ITS OPERATIONS TO A
NEIGHBORING SUITE, LOCATED AT 601 E. SANTA ANA BOULEVARD (APN:
39830121)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 201519MOD1
as conditioned.
Minutes: Vice Chair Ramos recused herself due to a possible conflict of
interest, as she lives within 500 square feet of the project location.
Staff provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for applicant.
Applicant, Jeff Coffman, answered questions from the Commission.
Resident, Lisandro Orozco, spoke in favor of this project via Zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Woo to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Isuri Ramos
ABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – Pass
3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 800 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: German Nunez with Costa Azul 17 St, Inc. (Applicant) on
behalf of Tawil Investments (Property Owner).
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202508 to upgrade from an existing Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type
41 license (beer and wine) to a Type 47 license to allow the sale of beer, wine, and
distilled spirits for onpremises consumption at an existing eating establishment.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQA
Guidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202526, will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 AS
CONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR
ONPREMISES CONSUMPTION AT COSTA AZUL LOCATED AT 800 W.
SEVENTEENTH STREET (APN: 39857104)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202508 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Applicant, German Nunez, answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner
Escamilla to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
BUSINESS CALENDAR – Miscellaneous
4.General Plan Consistency Finding for the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital
Improvement Program
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA FINDING THE FISCAL YEAR 20252026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM IS CONSISTENT WITH THE SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution finding the Fiscal Year 20252026
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) consistent with the General Plan.
Minutes: Public Works Projects Manager, Hayle Gilbert, provided a short
presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Public Works staff answered questions from the commission.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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5/12/2025
Planning CommissionDRAFT Regular Meeting Agenda MinutesMay 12, 20255:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPActing Executive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Planning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, ChairIsuri S. Ramos, ViceChairChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao PhamManuel J. EscamillaAlan Woo Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaiteActing Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:34 p.m. with Vice Chair Ramos arriving at 5:37 p.m.and Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:40 p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from April 28, 2025.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on May 2, 2025 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.APPEAL OF REVOCATION OF LAND USE CERTIFICATE NO. 200303 FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2610 WEST EDINGER AVENUE LOCATEDWITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.(CONTINUED FROM APRIL 28, 2025)Project Applicant: Bertilio Henriquez (Applicant) on behalf of Santa AnaStater Shops, LLC. (Property Owner)Proposed Project: Appeal Application No. 202501 appealing the decisionmade by the Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency (PBA Director) torevoke Land Use Certificate (LUC) No. 200303RCY, issued by the Planning andBuilding Agency. This certificate was granted for a small recycling facility calledMoney for Cans. Pursuant to Section 41677 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code(SAMC), applicants may appeal the PBA Director’s decision to deny or revoke aland use certificate to the Planning Commission. Also pursuant to SAMC Section41677, the PBA Director’s decision is vacated and the Planning Commissionshall hear the appeal and act upon the LUC application.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15321(a) (Class 21 – Enforcement Actions by RegulatoryAgencies) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202522,will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING APPEALAPPLICATION NO. 202501, THEREBY REVOKING LAND USE CERTIFICATENO. 200303 THAT ALLOWS THE OPERATION OF A SMALL COLLECTIONFACILITY DOING BUSINESS AS MONEY FOR CANS LOCATED AT 2610 W.EDINGER AVENUE (APN: 40804104)Recommended Action:Continue item for 60 days.Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Woo toApprove.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass2.MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 201519 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 EAST SANTA ANA BOULEVARD LOCATEDWITHIN THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE (SD84) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Jeff Coffman (Applicant) representing Benchmark SA(Property Owner).Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval for a modification toConditional Use Permit No. 201519 to upgrade to a Type 47 license from theDepartment of Alcoholic Beverage Control to allow the sale of beer, wine, anddistilled spirits for onpremise consumption. The applicant is also requesting amodification to expand operations to a neighboring suite.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. ACategorical Exemption, ER No. 2015109, will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 201519MOD1, THEREBYMODIFYING AND SUPERCEDING PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONALUSE PERMIT NO. 201519, AS CONDITIONED, TO ALLOW THE ONPREMISESALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (TYPE 47 – BEER,WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS) AND TO EXPAND ITS OPERATIONS TO ANEIGHBORING SUITE, LOCATED AT 601 E. SANTA ANA BOULEVARD (APN:39830121)Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 201519MOD1as conditioned.Minutes: Vice Chair Ramos recused herself due to a possible conflict ofinterest, as she lives within 500 square feet of the project location.Staff provided a brief presentation.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission.Commission had questions for applicant.Applicant, Jeff Coffman, answered questions from the Commission. Resident, Lisandro Orozco, spoke in favor of this project via Zoom.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Woo to
Approve.
YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, Jennifer
Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Isuri Ramos
ABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – Pass
3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 800 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THE
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.
Project Applicant: German Nunez with Costa Azul 17 St, Inc. (Applicant) on
behalf of Tawil Investments (Property Owner).
Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. 202508 to upgrade from an existing Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type
41 license (beer and wine) to a Type 47 license to allow the sale of beer, wine, and
distilled spirits for onpremises consumption at an existing eating establishment.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQA
Guidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202526, will be filed for this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 AS
CONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR
ONPREMISES CONSUMPTION AT COSTA AZUL LOCATED AT 800 W.
SEVENTEENTH STREET (APN: 39857104)
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202508 as
conditioned.
Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Staff answered questions from the Commission.
Commission had questions for the applicant.
Applicant, German Nunez, answered questions from the Commission.
Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by Commissioner
Escamilla to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
BUSINESS CALENDAR – Miscellaneous
4.General Plan Consistency Finding for the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital
Improvement Program
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA FINDING THE FISCAL YEAR 20252026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM IS CONSISTENT WITH THE SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution finding the Fiscal Year 20252026
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) consistent with the General Plan.
Minutes: Public Works Projects Manager, Hayle Gilbert, provided a short
presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Public Works staff answered questions from the commission.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
If you would like to learn how to use Zoom before the meeting, visit Zoom Video Tutorials.
1. Connecting directly from your computer:
Click on the link on top of this agenda OR
Go to Zoom.us and click "Join a Meeting" at the top. Enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting
ID is listed at the top of this agenda.
To speak during the meeting: When you wish to comment on an item that is being is
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Submit a written comment
You are invited to submit a written comment in one of the following ways:
Email PBAecomments@santaana.org and reference the topic in the subject line.
Mail to Nuvia Ocampo, Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza
– M20, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Deadline to submit written comments, including any supplemental materials for
consideration by the Planning Commission, is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Planning
Commission but will be made part of the record. All attendees wishing to submit
written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning Commission
members during the inperson meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
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Planning CommissionDRAFT Regular Meeting Agenda MinutesMay 12, 20255:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPActing Executive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Planning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, ChairIsuri S. Ramos, ViceChairChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao PhamManuel J. EscamillaAlan Woo Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaiteActing Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:34 p.m. with Vice Chair Ramos arriving at 5:37 p.m.and Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:40 p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from April 28, 2025.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on May 2, 2025 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.APPEAL OF REVOCATION OF LAND USE CERTIFICATE NO. 200303 FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2610 WEST EDINGER AVENUE LOCATEDWITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.(CONTINUED FROM APRIL 28, 2025)Project Applicant: Bertilio Henriquez (Applicant) on behalf of Santa AnaStater Shops, LLC. (Property Owner)Proposed Project: Appeal Application No. 202501 appealing the decisionmade by the Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency (PBA Director) torevoke Land Use Certificate (LUC) No. 200303RCY, issued by the Planning andBuilding Agency. This certificate was granted for a small recycling facility calledMoney for Cans. Pursuant to Section 41677 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code(SAMC), applicants may appeal the PBA Director’s decision to deny or revoke aland use certificate to the Planning Commission. Also pursuant to SAMC Section41677, the PBA Director’s decision is vacated and the Planning Commissionshall hear the appeal and act upon the LUC application.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15321(a) (Class 21 – Enforcement Actions by RegulatoryAgencies) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202522,will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING APPEALAPPLICATION NO. 202501, THEREBY REVOKING LAND USE CERTIFICATENO. 200303 THAT ALLOWS THE OPERATION OF A SMALL COLLECTIONFACILITY DOING BUSINESS AS MONEY FOR CANS LOCATED AT 2610 W.EDINGER AVENUE (APN: 40804104)Recommended Action:Continue item for 60 days.Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Woo toApprove.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass2.MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 201519 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 EAST SANTA ANA BOULEVARD LOCATEDWITHIN THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE (SD84) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Jeff Coffman (Applicant) representing Benchmark SA(Property Owner).Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval for a modification toConditional Use Permit No. 201519 to upgrade to a Type 47 license from theDepartment of Alcoholic Beverage Control to allow the sale of beer, wine, anddistilled spirits for onpremise consumption. The applicant is also requesting amodification to expand operations to a neighboring suite.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. ACategorical Exemption, ER No. 2015109, will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 201519MOD1, THEREBYMODIFYING AND SUPERCEDING PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONALUSE PERMIT NO. 201519, AS CONDITIONED, TO ALLOW THE ONPREMISESALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (TYPE 47 – BEER,WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS) AND TO EXPAND ITS OPERATIONS TO ANEIGHBORING SUITE, LOCATED AT 601 E. SANTA ANA BOULEVARD (APN:39830121)Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 201519MOD1as conditioned.Minutes: Vice Chair Ramos recused herself due to a possible conflict ofinterest, as she lives within 500 square feet of the project location.Staff provided a brief presentation.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission.Commission had questions for applicant.Applicant, Jeff Coffman, answered questions from the Commission. Resident, Lisandro Orozco, spoke in favor of this project via Zoom. Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Woo toApprove.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Isuri RamosABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – Pass3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 800 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THECOMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: German Nunez with Costa Azul 17 St, Inc. (Applicant) onbehalf of Tawil Investments (Property Owner).Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202508 to upgrade from an existing Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type41 license (beer and wine) to a Type 47 license to allow the sale of beer, wine, anddistilled spirits for onpremises consumption at an existing eating establishment.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQAGuidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202526, will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 ASCONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FORONPREMISES CONSUMPTION AT COSTA AZUL LOCATED AT 800 W.SEVENTEENTH STREET (APN: 39857104)Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202508 asconditioned.Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission.Commission had questions for the applicant.Applicant, German Nunez, answered questions from the Commission.Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by CommissionerEscamilla to Approve.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
BUSINESS CALENDAR – Miscellaneous
4.General Plan Consistency Finding for the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital
Improvement Program
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA FINDING THE FISCAL YEAR 20252026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM IS CONSISTENT WITH THE SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution finding the Fiscal Year 20252026
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) consistent with the General Plan.
Minutes: Public Works Projects Manager, Hayle Gilbert, provided a short
presentation.
Commission had questions for staff.
Public Works staff answered questions from the commission.
Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner
Benninger to Approve.
YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.
Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl Benninger
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
*End of Business Calendar*
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the
Council Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
APPEAL INFORMATION
The formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tenday
appeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645
holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the day
following the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision or
requirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, or
group. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the required
filing fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of the
Commission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observed
holiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the next
day City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
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5/12/2025
Planning CommissionDRAFT Regular Meeting Agenda MinutesMay 12, 20255:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPActing Executive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Planning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, ChairIsuri S. Ramos, ViceChairChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao PhamManuel J. EscamillaAlan Woo Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaiteActing Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:34 p.m. with Vice Chair Ramos arriving at 5:37 p.m.and Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:40 p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from April 28, 2025.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on May 2, 2025 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.APPEAL OF REVOCATION OF LAND USE CERTIFICATE NO. 200303 FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2610 WEST EDINGER AVENUE LOCATEDWITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.(CONTINUED FROM APRIL 28, 2025)Project Applicant: Bertilio Henriquez (Applicant) on behalf of Santa AnaStater Shops, LLC. (Property Owner)Proposed Project: Appeal Application No. 202501 appealing the decisionmade by the Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency (PBA Director) torevoke Land Use Certificate (LUC) No. 200303RCY, issued by the Planning andBuilding Agency. This certificate was granted for a small recycling facility calledMoney for Cans. Pursuant to Section 41677 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code(SAMC), applicants may appeal the PBA Director’s decision to deny or revoke aland use certificate to the Planning Commission. Also pursuant to SAMC Section41677, the PBA Director’s decision is vacated and the Planning Commissionshall hear the appeal and act upon the LUC application.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15321(a) (Class 21 – Enforcement Actions by RegulatoryAgencies) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202522,will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING APPEALAPPLICATION NO. 202501, THEREBY REVOKING LAND USE CERTIFICATENO. 200303 THAT ALLOWS THE OPERATION OF A SMALL COLLECTIONFACILITY DOING BUSINESS AS MONEY FOR CANS LOCATED AT 2610 W.EDINGER AVENUE (APN: 40804104)Recommended Action:Continue item for 60 days.Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Woo toApprove.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass2.MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 201519 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 EAST SANTA ANA BOULEVARD LOCATEDWITHIN THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE (SD84) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Jeff Coffman (Applicant) representing Benchmark SA(Property Owner).Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval for a modification toConditional Use Permit No. 201519 to upgrade to a Type 47 license from theDepartment of Alcoholic Beverage Control to allow the sale of beer, wine, anddistilled spirits for onpremise consumption. The applicant is also requesting amodification to expand operations to a neighboring suite.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. ACategorical Exemption, ER No. 2015109, will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 201519MOD1, THEREBYMODIFYING AND SUPERCEDING PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONALUSE PERMIT NO. 201519, AS CONDITIONED, TO ALLOW THE ONPREMISESALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (TYPE 47 – BEER,WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS) AND TO EXPAND ITS OPERATIONS TO ANEIGHBORING SUITE, LOCATED AT 601 E. SANTA ANA BOULEVARD (APN:39830121)Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 201519MOD1as conditioned.Minutes: Vice Chair Ramos recused herself due to a possible conflict ofinterest, as she lives within 500 square feet of the project location.Staff provided a brief presentation.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission.Commission had questions for applicant.Applicant, Jeff Coffman, answered questions from the Commission. Resident, Lisandro Orozco, spoke in favor of this project via Zoom. Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Woo toApprove.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Isuri RamosABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – Pass3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 800 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THECOMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: German Nunez with Costa Azul 17 St, Inc. (Applicant) onbehalf of Tawil Investments (Property Owner).Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202508 to upgrade from an existing Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type41 license (beer and wine) to a Type 47 license to allow the sale of beer, wine, anddistilled spirits for onpremises consumption at an existing eating establishment.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQAGuidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202526, will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 ASCONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FORONPREMISES CONSUMPTION AT COSTA AZUL LOCATED AT 800 W.SEVENTEENTH STREET (APN: 39857104)Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202508 asconditioned.Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission.Commission had questions for the applicant.Applicant, German Nunez, answered questions from the Commission.Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by CommissionerEscamilla to Approve.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – PassBUSINESS CALENDAR – Miscellaneous4.General Plan Consistency Finding for the Fiscal Year 20252026 CapitalImprovement Program RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA FINDING THE FISCAL YEAR 20252026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTPROGRAM IS CONSISTENT WITH THE SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution finding the Fiscal Year 20252026Capital Improvement Program (CIP) consistent with the General Plan.Minutes: Public Works Projects Manager, Hayle Gilbert, provided a shortpresentation.Commission had questions for staff.Public Works staff answered questions from the commission.Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by CommissionerBenninger to Approve.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM in theCouncil Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.APPEAL INFORMATIONThe formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tendayappeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the dayfollowing the hearing and decision by the City Council. An appeal from the decision orrequirement of the Planning Commission may be made by any interested party, individual, orgroup. The appeal must be filed with the Clerk of the Council, accompanied by the requiredfiling fee, and a copy sent to the Planning Department, within ten days of the date of theCommission's action, by 5:00 p.m. If the final day to appeal falls on a City Hall observedholiday or a day when City hall is closed, the final day to appeal shall be extended to the nextday City Hall is open for public business. Please note: Under California Government Code
Sec. 65009, if you challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public
hearing is to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or
someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by
the Planning Commission or City Council at or before the hearing.
MEETING INFORMATION
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Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the Planning
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written comments or supplemental materials for distribution to Planning Commission
members during the inperson meeting must provide 15 printed copies.
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5/12/2025
Planning CommissionDRAFT Regular Meeting Agenda MinutesMay 12, 20255:30 P.M.Council Chamber22 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA JENNIFER OLIVAChair, Ward 6 RepresentativeISURI S. RAMOSViceChair,Ward 3 Representative CHRISTOPHER LEOCitywide RepresentativeMANUEL J. ESCAMILLAWard 2 Representative CARL BENNINGERWard 4 RepresentativeBAO PHAMWard 3 Representative ALAN WOOWard 5 RepresentativeAli Pezeshkpour, AICPActing Executive DirectorMelissa M. CrosthwaiteLegal Counsel Ricardo Soto, AICPActing Planning Manager Nuvia OcampoRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.CALL TO ORDER Commissioners: Jennifer Oliva, ChairIsuri S. Ramos, ViceChairChristopher LeoCarl BenningerBao PhamManuel J. EscamillaAlan Woo Acting Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPLegal Counsel Melissa M. CrosthwaiteActing Planning Manager Ricardo Soto, AICPRecording Secretary Nuvia OcampoROLL CALLMinutes: Quorum was reached at 5:34 p.m. with Vice Chair Ramos arriving at 5:37 p.m.and Commissioner Escamilla arriving at 5:40 p.m.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTSCONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSa.MinutesRecommended Action: Approve Minutes from April 28, 2025.b.Excused AbsencesRecommended Action: Excuse absent commissioners.Moved by Commissioner Woo, seconded by Commissioner Benninger to ApproveConsent Calendar items.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Jennifer Oliva, CarlBenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Manuel J. EscamillaStatus: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass*End of Consent Calendar*Public Hearing:The Planning Commission decision on Conditional Use Permits,Variances, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, andPublic Convenience or Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the Basic MeetingInformation page for more information). The Planning Commission recommendationon Zoning and General Plan amendments, Development Agreements, SpecificDevelopments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on May 2, 2025 andnotices were mailed on said date. 1.APPEAL OF REVOCATION OF LAND USE CERTIFICATE NO. 200303 FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2610 WEST EDINGER AVENUE LOCATEDWITHIN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT.(CONTINUED FROM APRIL 28, 2025)Project Applicant: Bertilio Henriquez (Applicant) on behalf of Santa AnaStater Shops, LLC. (Property Owner)Proposed Project: Appeal Application No. 202501 appealing the decisionmade by the Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency (PBA Director) torevoke Land Use Certificate (LUC) No. 200303RCY, issued by the Planning andBuilding Agency. This certificate was granted for a small recycling facility calledMoney for Cans. Pursuant to Section 41677 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code(SAMC), applicants may appeal the PBA Director’s decision to deny or revoke aland use certificate to the Planning Commission. Also pursuant to SAMC Section41677, the PBA Director’s decision is vacated and the Planning Commissionshall hear the appeal and act upon the LUC application.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Section 15321(a) (Class 21 – Enforcement Actions by RegulatoryAgencies) of the CEQA Guidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202522,will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING APPEALAPPLICATION NO. 202501, THEREBY REVOKING LAND USE CERTIFICATENO. 200303 THAT ALLOWS THE OPERATION OF A SMALL COLLECTIONFACILITY DOING BUSINESS AS MONEY FOR CANS LOCATED AT 2610 W.EDINGER AVENUE (APN: 40804104)Recommended Action:Continue item for 60 days.Moved by Commissioner Leo, seconded by Commissioner Woo toApprove.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass2.MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 201519 FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 EAST SANTA ANA BOULEVARD LOCATEDWITHIN THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE (SD84) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: Jeff Coffman (Applicant) representing Benchmark SA(Property Owner).Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval for a modification toConditional Use Permit No. 201519 to upgrade to a Type 47 license from theDepartment of Alcoholic Beverage Control to allow the sale of beer, wine, anddistilled spirits for onpremise consumption. The applicant is also requesting amodification to expand operations to a neighboring suite.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. ACategorical Exemption, ER No. 2015109, will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 201519MOD1, THEREBYMODIFYING AND SUPERCEDING PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONALUSE PERMIT NO. 201519, AS CONDITIONED, TO ALLOW THE ONPREMISESALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (TYPE 47 – BEER,WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS) AND TO EXPAND ITS OPERATIONS TO ANEIGHBORING SUITE, LOCATED AT 601 E. SANTA ANA BOULEVARD (APN:39830121)Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 201519MOD1as conditioned.Minutes: Vice Chair Ramos recused herself due to a possible conflict ofinterest, as she lives within 500 square feet of the project location.Staff provided a brief presentation.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission.Commission had questions for applicant.Applicant, Jeff Coffman, answered questions from the Commission. Resident, Lisandro Orozco, spoke in favor of this project via Zoom. Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by Commissioner Woo toApprove.YES: 6 – Bao Pham, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J. Escamilla, JenniferOliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 1 – Isuri RamosABSENT: 0 – Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 0 – Pass3.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 800 WEST SEVENTEENTH STREET LOCATED WITHIN THECOMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONING DISTRICT. Project Applicant: German Nunez with Costa Azul 17 St, Inc. (Applicant) onbehalf of Tawil Investments (Property Owner).Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use PermitNo. 202508 to upgrade from an existing Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type41 license (beer and wine) to a Type 47 license to allow the sale of beer, wine, anddistilled spirits for onpremises consumption at an existing eating establishment.Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Project is exempt from further reviewpursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) of the CEQAGuidelines. A Categorical Exemption, ER No. 202526, will be filed for this project.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXA RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202508 ASCONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FORONPREMISES CONSUMPTION AT COSTA AZUL LOCATED AT 800 W.SEVENTEENTH STREET (APN: 39857104)Recommended Action:Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 202508 asconditioned.Minutes: Staff provided a brief presentation.Commission had questions for staff.Staff answered questions from the Commission.Commission had questions for the applicant.Applicant, German Nunez, answered questions from the Commission.Moved by Commissioner Benninger, seconded by CommissionerEscamilla to Approve.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – PassBUSINESS CALENDAR – Miscellaneous4.General Plan Consistency Finding for the Fiscal Year 20252026 CapitalImprovement Program RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTAANA FINDING THE FISCAL YEAR 20252026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTPROGRAM IS CONSISTENT WITH THE SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution finding the Fiscal Year 20252026Capital Improvement Program (CIP) consistent with the General Plan.Minutes: Public Works Projects Manager, Hayle Gilbert, provided a shortpresentation.Commission had questions for staff.Public Works staff answered questions from the commission.Moved by Commissioner Escamilla, seconded by CommissionerBenninger to Approve.YES: 7 – Bao Pham, Isuri Ramos, Alan Woo, Christopher Leo, Manuel J.Escamilla, Jennifer Oliva, Carl BenningerNO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass*End of Business Calendar*STAFF COMMENTSCOMMISSIONER COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission will be on May 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM in theCouncil Chamber located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.APPEAL INFORMATIONThe formal action by the Planning Commission shall become effective after the tendayappeal period, unless the City Council in compliance with section 41643, 41644 or 41645holds a public hearing on the matter, then the formal action will become effective on the dayfollowing the hearing and decision by the City Council. 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8 Planning Commission
5/12/2025
Planning and Building Agency
Item # 1
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Planning Commission Staff Report
June 23, 2025
Topic: Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025-03 – Olive Crest at 2130 East Fourth Street
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution approving concessions and a waiver or reduction in a development
standard as memorialized in Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025-03, as conditioned.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Donald Verleur (“Applicant”), with Olive Crest (“Property Owner”), is requesting approval of
Density Bonus Application (DBA) No. 2025-03 to allow the construction of a fifteen-unit multi-
family residential development, including three units proposed as affordable to very low-
income households earning less than 30-50 percent of the area median income (AMI), at
the property located at 2130 East First Street (“Project”). As proposed, the Project will utilize
concessions and a waiver or reduction to deviate from development standards through the
density bonus agreement pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65915 through
65918 and Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Sections 41-1600 through 41-1607. Staff
recommends approval of the Applicant’s request as the Project meets the General Plan
goals and policies and will contribute to the City’s housing stock through the production of
rental housing units. Additionally, the Project contributes to the community’s affordable
housing stock, aims to provide housing for at-risk young adults, represents a significant
reinvestment in an underutilized site, and does not result in adverse environmental impacts
or serious public health concerns.
DISCUSSION
Table 1: Project and Location Information
Item Information
Project Address and Council Ward 2130 East Fourth Street – Ward 3
Nearest Intersection Fourth Street and Golden Circle Drive
General Plan Designation District Center – Medium High (DC-3)
Zoning Designation
Professional (P); Village Center District within the Metro East
Use Overly Zone (MEMU)
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Background and Context
The Project’s site is currently developed with a two-story, 53,089-square-foot office building
and parking lot, both constructed in the early 1970s. Since its development, the office
building has been occupied by various professional and medical office uses. More recently,
the building has been occupied by mortgage brokers, commercial real estate, financial
consultants, law firms, medical offices, and counseling services.
Olive Crest is a nonprofit organization founded in 1973 that offers a range of services,
including foster care, adoption, counseling, and parent education programs, aiming to
strengthen families and provide safe, loving homes for children in need. Between 1973 and
1993, the Olive Crest office was located at the Northpark Plaza, at 1201-1223 E. Seventeen
Street. From 1993 through 1995, their offices were located in the City of Anaheim. In 1995,
Olive Crest permanently moved their headquarters to 2130 East Fourth Street, Unit 100. In
the past year, all previous tenant leases have expired or not been renewed and Olive Crest
is the sole occupant of the building.
California Senate Bill 330
The Applicant is proposing a “housing development project,” defined by Government Code
Section 65589.5(h) as “a use consisting of residential units only, mixed use development
consisting of residential and nonresidential uses with at least two-thirds of the square
footage designated for residential use, and transitional housing or supportive housing.” As
such, the subject development will be subject to the limitations imposed by California Senate
Bill (SB) 330, the Housing Crisis Act of 2019 or the HCA.
SB 330 made numerous changes to existing State law and adopted the Housing Crisis Act
of 2019. The changes proposed by SB 330 became effective on January 1, 2020,
Item Information
North Professional Offices
East Medical and Professional Offices
South Multifamily ResidentialSurrounding Land Uses
West Professional Offices
Gross Area: 2.64 acres (115,029 square feet)Property Size Net Area: 0.32 acres (13,801 square feet)
Existing Site Development
53,089-square-foot (gross floor area) office building occupied by
Olive Crest offices, and surface parking lot. There’s 31,266
square feet of useable office area, including 16,359 square feet
on the first floor and 14,907 square feet on the second floor.
Use Permissions Multi-Family Residential (permitted under MEMU, as part of SB
330 request)
Zoning Code Sections Affected
Uses Article XVI.I (Density Bonus); Village Center District
within the Metro East Mixed Use Overlay Zone
(MEMU);
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establishing a statewide “housing emergency” until January 1, 2025. One of the provisions
of the Senate Bill amended Government Code Section 65941.1 with the broad goals of
facilitating increased production of new residential units, protecting existing units, and
providing for an expedited review and approval process for housing development projects
through submittal of a “preliminary application.” On January 1, 2022, the HCA was extended
until January 1, 2030, with the passage of Senate Bill 8.
Among other changes, SB 330 requires the following for applicable housing development
projects:
•New, non-objective development standards established after January 1, 2020,
cannot be imposed or enforced.
•Applicable housing development projects must receive a decision in no more than
five (5) public hearings - whether the item is being heard by a Design Review Board,
Planning Commission or City Council, and including any appeals (save for those
related to a legislative action).
•Prohibits any moratorium, project or action that would result in a net downzoning,
limit the number of permits to be issued, or otherwise reduce housing or limit overall
population.
As a “housing development project,” the application is being submitted pursuant SB 330.
The development is required to comply with the objective zoning code standards applicable
to the property, but only to the extent that they facilitate the development at the density
allowed, 90 dwelling unit per acre (du/ac) per the District Center – Medium High (DC-3)
General Plan land use designation. On August 1, 2023, the Applicant submitted an SB 330
Preliminary Application for the proposed Project, which was deemed complete on August
17, 2023.
Typically, in order to exercise the option to develop a multi-family residential project under
the Metro East Use Overly Zone (MEMU), a project would require a Site Plan Review (SPR)
application to be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission, pursuant to Sections
2.3 and 8.1 of the MEMU. This is typically the requirement given that the underlying zoning
designations within the MEMU area are commercial (e.g., Community Commercial “C1” or
Arterial Commercial “C5”) or Professional (P), which do not allow residential or mixed-use
projects. However, as an SB 330 project, the Applicant can propose to develop per the
underlying DC-3 General Plan land use designation, which permits standalone residential
and mixed-used projects, without having to rezone the subject property and without being
subject to additional entitlements to “activate” the MEMU. As such, the proposed Project is
not subject to the SPR requirements outlined in the MEMU. Although not subject to an SPR,
the Project has been carefully designed to be consistent with the Village Center (VC) district
standards outlined in the MEMU, with exception of the requested concessions and waiver
or reduction through the density bonus agreement, which are discussed in subsequent
sections in this report.
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Project Description
The development will consist of two identical, two-story buildings each 7,976 square feet in
size, to be located towards the rear (south) of the existing site. As outlined in Exhibit 4, the
Project would be developed with a gross density of 5.68 dwelling units per acre (du/ac) and
a net density of 46.87 du/ac, well below the permitted 90 du/ac by the DC-3 land use
designation. The units are designed as flats/apartments with Building A1 having seven two-
bedroom units and an area dedicated as Common Area, to include a community room,
office, bathroom, and laundry area. Building A2 would include eight two-bedroom units. The
unit sizes will vary between 761 and 785 square feet, and each unit will be fully equipped
with a kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, and common living areas.
As previously described, the Project will include affordable units, with three units designated
for very low-income households earning 30-50 percent of the AMI which is currently $84,600
for a four-person household, as determined by the California Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD). Two affordable units would be included in Building A2,
and would be 785 square feet in size. The additional affordable unit would be included in
Building A1 and would be 761 square feet in size. Like the market rate units, each affordable
unit will be fully equipped with a kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, and common living areas,
ensuring a high standard of living for future residents.
The Project incorporates a combination of a contemporary/Mediterranean architectural
style consistent with many multi-family and mixed-use residential communities currently
under construction in Santa Ana and the surrounding region. The overall design, massing,
materials, and architectural features are intended to be compatible with, yet distinct from
multi-family residences existing and currently under construction in the MEMU. The
architectural style is characterized by a combination stucco walls painted in a warm earth
tone color, natural stone wainscoting along the building base, decorative louvers, window
trims, and exposed rafter tails. Table 2 below details the Project’s conformance to the
MEMU development standards.
Table 2: Development Standards
Development Standards (MEMU)
Standard Required/Allowed Provided
Use Mixed-use Horizontal mixed-use (multi-
family and professional offices)
Density 90 du/ac 5.68 du/ac (net) and 46.87 du/ac
(gross)
Lot Size 30,000 square feet 115,029 (2.67 acres)
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)3.00 FAR 0.38 FAR
Building Height Six stories (max.)Two stories
Minimum Floor Heights 9-15 Feet 9’-1” ground; 9’-1” upper
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Standard Required/Allowed Provided
Setbacks
East side yard: 5 feet (min.)
Rear: 5 feet (min.)
Internal aisle: 3 feet (min.)
Adjacent to parking: 7 feet (min.)
Building to building: 6 feet (min.)
East side yard: 10 feet (min.)
Rear: 10 feet (min.)
Internal aisle: 3 feet (min.)
Adjacent to parking: 7 feet (min.)
Building to building: 10 feet
Frontage Type Front Porch, Stoop, Forecourt, Shop
Front, Gallery, or Arcade Arcade frontage provided.
Publicly Accessible Open
Space
10-percent of the gross site area
(11,503 square feet)
None provided. – Requires
Concession, Incentive, or Waiver
Common Open Space
Common: Five-percent of the total
development site area (gross area)
for nonresidential uses (5,062 square
feet)
1.4 percent of the lot
(1,430 square feet) – Requires
Concession, Incentive, or Waiver)
Private Open Space 90 square feet per unit
(1,350 square feet)
None provided. – Requires
Concession, Incentive, or Waiver
Parking Spaces
Residential: 2.25 spaces per unit (34
spaces required)
Non-residential: 3 spaces/ 1,000
square feet (94 spaces required)
Total: 128 spaces required
State Density Bonus Ratio*
Residential: 23 spaces (1.5 per 2
bedroom units)
Residential: Zero spaces per unit
Non-residential: 136 spaces
Total: 136
Requires Concession, Incentive, or
Waiver
* Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65915-65918
Density Bonus Law
As part of the Project, the Applicant is seeking concessions allowable by the California
Density Bonus law which allow developers proposing five or more residential units to seek
increases in base density for providing on-site housing units in exchange for providing
affordable units on site. To help make constructing on-site affordable units feasible, the law
allows developers to seek up to three incentives/concessions and an unlimited number of
waivers, which are essentially variances from development standards that would help the
Project be built without significant burden and without detriment to public health. The first
version of the Density Bonus Law was adopted in 1979 and has since been amended at
various times. Recent revisions allow affordable housing developers to request
incentives/concessions and/or waivers or reductions for affordable or mixed-income
developments, even if they do not require a numerical density bonus. Moreover, in early
2017, the law was amended to restrict the ability of local jurisdictions to require studies to
“justify” the density bonus and requested incentives/waivers and places the onus on local
jurisdictions to prove that the incentives/concessions or waivers are not financially
warranted.
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For this Project, the developer is not requesting a State density bonus for additional units
but will avail themselves of the incentive/concessions and waiver or reductions that are
required to be provided by State density bonus law for projects with the requisite affordability.
Due to the Project’s twenty-percent (20%) affordability rate, the developer can seek three
density bonus incentive/concessions and unlimited waivers, pursuant to Section 65915 et
al. of the California Government Code (Density Bonuses and Other Incentives). In addition,
California Assembly Bill No. 2345, approved September 28, 2020, revised the State Density
Bonus Law originally adopted in 1979 to provide additional benefits for projects that include
qualifying affordable housing.
The purpose of the State Density Bonus Law is to encourage the development and
availability of affordable housing. Pursuant to California Government Code sections 65915
(d)(1) and 65915 (e)(1), a local jurisdiction is limited in its ability to deny requested incentives,
concessions, and waivers. The City has analyzed the Project and has identified several
areas of potential impacts; however, the conditions of approval proposed for the Project are
intended to address the Project’s potential impacts.
Table 3: Requested Concessions and Waiver
Standard Required by MEMU Provided
Publicly Accessible Open
Space
Ten-percent of the gross site
area (115,029 square feet)
No publicly accessible open space
provided. Requires Concession (1 of
3), Cal. Gov’t Code Sec. 65915
(d)(2)(C)
Private Open Space
•90 square feet per unit
(1,350 square feet); and
•
No private open space provided.
Requires Concession (2 of 3), Cal.
Gov’t Code Sec. 65915 (d)(2)(C)
Parking Requirements
•Residential: 34 spaces
•Non-residential: 94
spaces
•Total required: 128
spaces
•Total residential required
by State Density Bonus:
23 spaces
•Zero spaces provided for residential
units proposed.
•136 parking spaces provided for
non-residential.
Requires Concession (3 of 3), Cal.
Gov’t Code Sec. 65915 (d)(2)(C)
Common Open Space
•Five-percent of the gross
site area for
nonresidential uses
(5,062 square feet)
•Common open space provided at
rate of 1.4-percent of the gross site
area (1,430 square feet) Requires
Waiver, Cal. Gov’t Code Sec.
65915 (e)(1)
Onsite Parking
To accommodate the Project, the Applicant is proposing to reduce the overall onsite parking
from 163 to 136 parking stalls, a reduction of 27 spaces. The office building’s gross floor
area is approximately 53,089 square feet, inclusive of corridors, walkways, stairwells, etc.
The useable office floor area is approximately 31,266 square feet, with 16,359 square feet
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on the first floor and 14,907 square feet on the second floor. Pursuant to the City’s off-street
parking requirements, the office building requires a total of 94 parking stalls. Moreover, the
required residential parking pursuant to the State Density Bonus requirements would be 23
spaces. Therefore, the total required parking for the Project would be 117 parking spaces.
The Applicant is proposing a total of 136 surface parking stalls, which would be a surplus of
19 parking stalls.
Given the above parking analysis, the Project is not anticipated to have any parking impacts.
However, to proactively address any neighborhood parking impacts that could result from
the Project, the conditions of approval and terms of the DBA include provisions requiring the
following parking management practices, to be incorporated into the Project and which shall
apply throughout the life of the Project:
•Requiring onsite parking permits (such as stickers or hang-tags) for any parking
dedicated to the residential units, inclusive of guest parking spaces;
•Policies for maximum time vehicles may be parked in the surface guest spaces; and
•Policies for towing unauthorized vehicles; vehicles parked in unauthorized locations,
such as fire lanes; vehicles parking in surface guest parking without a sticker, hang-
tag, or other identifiers; and vehicles parked longer than any maximum guest parking
timeframes allowed.
Project Analysis
Pursuant to SAMC Section 41-1607, the Planning Commission must review and approve
deviations based on specified findings. The Planning Commission’s approval of the
deviations is based on the following:
1. The proposed development will materially assist in accomplishing the goal of
providing affordable housing opportunities in economically balanced communities
throughout the city.
2. The development will not be inconsistent with the purpose of the underlying zone
or applicable designation in the general plan land use element.
3. The deviation is necessary to make it economically feasible for the applicant to
utilize a density bonus authorized for the development pursuant to section 41-
1603.
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Table 4: Analysis of the Requested Concessions (3) and Waiver (1)
Standard Analysis
Publicly Accessible
Open Space
(Incentive/Concession)
Section 4.5 (Publicly Accessible Open Space) of the MEMU states that a
minimum of ten-percent of the gross site area (115,029 square feet) is required
to be dedicated to publicly accessible open space. Instead, the Project provides
no accessible open space.
Providing the required publicly accessible open space would reduce the total
number of units that can be developed, reduce the overall number of surface
parking on the site, and/or impact the drive aisle area, compromising the
Project's feasibility and safety for residents and emergency responders.
Moreover, given the existing office building development location, limited drive
aisle width along Fourth Street, and the overall site configuration, providing
publicly accessible open space would be physically infeasible. It would require
physically altering/reducing the existing office building along the Fourth Street
frontage to allow for the required plaza, courtyard, or other publicly accessible
open space area.
Therefore, the site cannot accommodate the publicly accessible open space
required without making the Project financially infeasible. This would likely lead
to a reduced unit count, smaller unit sizes, or a narrower drive aisle, creating a
multiplying effect that ultimately decreases the size of the buildings. The units
have been carefully designed to balance common areas and bedroom space,
and any further reduction could compromise livability for future owners.
Moreover, if the Project becomes financially unviable, it could result in the loss
of the three affordable units. Lastly, the overall site design and proposed
amenities took into account the proximity of the City of Santa Ana Zoo/Prentice
Park, which is located approximately 4,500 linear feet (0.85 miles) to the
southwest of the project site, and Cabrillo Park, which is approximately 2,400
linear feet (0.45 miles) to the northwest of the project site. The close proximity
of the City park space reduces the overall impact of the concession for the
publicly accessible open space.
Private Open Space
(Incentive/Concession)
Section 4.6 (Private/Common Open Space) of the MEMU indicates that the
minimum required private open space is 90 square feet per dwelling unit. As
proposed, the Project does not provide any private open space for the units.
The most direct approach to meeting the minimum private open space
requirement would involve constructing balconies, patios, terraces, or rooftop
decks for each unit. This requirement would not only compromise the livability
but also reduce the sense of privacy for residents, as the anticipated residents
would include transitional age youth (TAY), who often includes individuals who
are aging out of foster care, exiting the juvenile justice system, or experiencing
homelessness, mental health challenges, or other vulnerabilities. Additionally,
constructing balconies, patios, terraces, or rooftop decks for each unit would
be economically infeasible and the strict adherence would lead to the
elimination of residential units, which would affect the feasibility to construct the
Project. Staff notes that the overall site design and proposed amenities took
into account the proximity of the City of Santa Ana Zoo/Prentice Park and
Cabrillo Park, which are located approximately 0.85-miles and 0.45-miles
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away. The close proximity of the City park space reduces the overall impact of
the concession for the private open space requirement.
Parking Requirements
(Incentive/Concession)
Section 4.8 (Parking and Access) of the MEMU outlines parking requirements
for mixed-use developments in the Village Center district of the MEMU.
Specifically, as a mixed-use project site the overall development requires 34
parking spaces for the residential component (2.25 spaces per unit) and 94
spaces for the office component (3 spaces per 1,000 square feet), a total of
128 spaces.
The total required residential parking pursuant to the State Density Bonus is 23
spaces (1.5 spaces per 2 bedroom unit). Therefore, the total parking required
with the State Density Bonus parking requirements would be 117 spaces. The
Applicant is proposing a total of 136 surface parking stalls, which would be a
surplus of 19 parking stalls. Therefore, the Project is not anticipated to have
any parking impacts.
Staff notes that the Applicant is requesting a concession from the parking
requirements for the residential component, due to the financial constraints and
hardships associated with meeting building code requirements for new parking.
The primary concern would be the financial burden associated with complying
with the electric vehicle charging stations requirements. For multi-family
dwellings, forty-percent of total parking spaces must be equipped with low-
power Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging receptacles and ten-percent of
parking spaces must have Level 2 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)
installed. EVSE refers to the charging infrastructure that delivers electrical
energy from the grid to an electric vehicle (EV).
In order to meet these EV charging requirements, an upgrade to the existing
electrical infrastructure would be required, including the installation of a larger
transformer in compliance with Southern California Edison (SCE) standards.
However, such an upgrade presents a significant financial challenge. The costs
associated with transformer upgrades including design, permitting, utility
coordination, and construction, can exceed hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Furthermore, the process is often time consuming and subject to extended
delays due to SCE’s backlog and project review protocols. Given these high
costs and logistical barriers, the transformer upgrade necessary to comply with
EVSE requirements would be financially infeasible for the Applicant and would
place an undue hardship on the development of the residential project.
Common Open Space
(Waiver)
Section 4.6 (Private/Common Open Space) of the MEMU indicates that a
minimum of five-percent of common open space is required for non-residential
uses (i.e., office), which would result in a requirement of 5,062 square feet. As
proposed, the Project includes common open space at rate of 1.4-percent of
the gross site area, which equates to 1,430 square feet.
Strict adherence to the common open space requirement would result in a
reduction in the number of units that can be provided in the overall Project,
affecting the feasibility to construct the Project. In order to provide the required
common open space and maintain the current proposed unit count, the
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developer would be required to remove additional surface parking stalls on the
site, which would which would create overall parking constraints on the site and
would further increase development costs making the Project economically
infeasible. To help alleviate the common open space deficiency, the Project
proposes a 761-square-foot community area to include a community room,
office, bathroom, and laundry area. Moreover, the 1,430 square feet of outdoor
open space would be improved with high quality decorative pavers, synthetic
turn lawn, moveable furnishings, and landscaping. Lastly, the overall site
design and proposed amenities took into account the proximity of the City of
Santa Ana Zoo/Prentice Park and Cabrillo Park, which are located
approximately 0.85-miles and 0.45-miles away. The close proximity of the City
park space reduces the overall impact of the waiver for the open space
requirement.
Based on the analysis provided within this report, the proposed development will materially
assist in accomplishing the goal of providing additional affordable and market-rate rental
housing stock in the city and will consistent with the applicable designation in the general
plan land use element. In addition, the proposed deviations are necessary to make the
Project economically feasible pursuant to section 41-1603.
General Plan Consistency
The proposed Project aligns with several goals and policies of the City of Santa Ana’s
General Plan. Goal LU-1 of the Land Use Element (LU) seeks to provide a land use plan
that enhances quality of life while respecting the existing community. By introducing high-
quality, service-enriched housing for transitional aged youth (TAY), the Project would
improve quality of life for both future residents and the broader community. The
development activates an underutilized site adjacent to Olive Crest’s Children and Family
Resource Center, and introduces a compatible residential use that is consistent in scale
and form with the surrounding neighborhood. This supports Policy LU-1.1, which
promotes compatible land uses to enhance livability and promote a healthy lifestyle.
The Project furthers the City’s goal of diversifying the housing stock by providing
transitional supportive housing tailored to the unique needs of TAY, a population with
limited access to stable housing. This aligns with Policy LU-1.5, which encourages quality
infill residential development that includes diverse housing types for all income levels and
age groups. By focusing specifically on youth emerging from foster care, homelessness,
or other housing-insecure circumstances, the Project offers a deeply needed housing
solution that expands the City’s capacity to accommodate all residents, regardless of
income or background. Additionally, the development promotes inclusive neighborhoods,
supporting Policy LU-4.7, which encourages mixed-income developments and housing
variety to foster economically diverse communities.
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From a housing policy perspective, the Project is also consistent with key objectives in
the Housing Element. Goal HE-2 promotes the development of a diverse range of high-
quality housing options to meet the needs of residents across all household types, ages,
and income levels. The Project responds to this goal by providing fifteen units in a shared
housing configuration, designed specifically for young adults who are experiencing or at
risk of homelessness. This development adds to the City’s housing diversity and helps fill
a critical service gap.
In addition, the Project supports Policy HE-2.5, which calls for a variety of housing types,
prices, and sizes. The shared living design and supportive services component offer a
unique living experience that goes beyond traditional housing models and contributes
meaningfully to the diversity of the City’s housing inventory. The development leverages
partnerships, services, and community-based programming to deliver housing that is both
deeply affordable and holistically supportive. Overall, the Project is thoughtfully designed
to meet the immediate and long-term needs of a vulnerable population while advancing
the City of Santa Ana’s goals for inclusive, complete, and livable neighborhoods. It
represents a high-quality infill project that adds to the city’s housing diversity and
contributes to long-term community stability.
Affordable Housing Opportunity and Creation Ordinance
The Project exceeds the affordable housing goal for the rental category of the City’s
Affordable Housing Opportunity and Creation Ordinance (AHOCO) by 100-percent, by
providing three (3) onsite units designated for households earning 30-50 percent of the
AMI (very low-income), which is currently set at $84,600 for a four-person household.
Two affordable units would be included in Building A2, and would be 785 square feet in
size. The additional affordable unit would be included in Building A1 and would be 761
square feet in size. Each affordable unit will be fully equipped with a kitchen, bedrooms,
bathrooms, and common living areas, ensuring a high standard of living for future
residents. The developer’s Inclusionary Housing Plan has been reviewed and approved
by the City’s Housing Division.
Public Notification and Community Outreach
Project notifications were posted, published, and mailed in accordance with City and State
regulations. Copies of the public notice, including a 1,000-foot notification radius map,
and the site posting are provided in Exhibit 9. The site is located within the boundaries of
the Zoo District neighborhood and adjacent to the Lyon Street neighborhood. The
neighborhood association representatives were contacted to identify any areas of
concern due to the proposed application request. At the time this report was printed, no
additional issues of concern were raised.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines, the
proposed Project is exempt from further environmental review under Section 15168
(Program EIR). This exemption applies when a previously certified Program
Environmental Impact Report (Program EIR) has adequately analyzed the environmental
effects of an activity, and no new significant impacts would result from the proposed
Project. If the proposed Project remains within the scope of the Program EIR and does
not require a subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR), no additional environmental
documentation is required. Therefore, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No.
2023-94, will be filed for the Project.
EXHIBITS
1. Resolution
2. Vicinity Zoning and Aerial View
3. Site Photos
4. Site Plan
5. Floor Plans
6. Elevations
7. Conceptual Landscape Plan
8. Draft Density Bonus Agreement
9. Copy of Public Notice
Submitted By:
Pedro Gomez, AICP, Principal Planner
Approved By:
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Acting Executive Director, Planning and Building Agency
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THREE (3)
CONCESSIONS AND A WAIVER OR REDUCTION OF A
DEVELOPMENT STANDARD PURSUANT TO STATE
DENSITY BONUS LAW TO BE MEMORIALIZED IN DENSITY
BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 2025-03 TO ALLOW A FIFTEEN-
UNIT MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2130 EAST FOURTH STREET
(APN: 400-091-23)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds,
determines and declares as follows:
A. Donald Verleur (“Applicant”), with Olive Crest (“Property Owner”), is
requesting approval of Density Bonus Application (DBA) No. 2025-03 to
allow the construction of a fifteen-unit multi-family residential development,
including three units proposed as affordable to very low-income households
earning less than 30-50 percent of the area median income (AMI), at the
property located at 2130 East First Street (“Project”).
B. California Senate Bill 330, the Housing Crisis Act of 2019 (HCA), amending
the Permit Streamlining Act and the Housing Accountability Act, became
effective on January 1, 2020, and established a statewide "housing
emergency" until January 1, 2025.
C. On January 1, 2022, the HCA was extended until January 1, 2030, with the
passage of Senate Bill 8.
D. The proposed development is being submitted as a Senate Bill No. 330 (SB
330) application. In consultation with City Staff, the Applicant has selected
the Village Center district zoning designation within the Metro East Use
Overly Zone (MEMU) as the proposed zoning for the Project.
E. As an SB 330 project, the Project is not subject to the Site Plan Review
requirements pursuant to Sections 2.3 and 8.1 of the MEMU. The Project
will be developed pursuant to the underlying District Center-Medium High
(DC-3) General Plan land use designation.
F. The MEMU was adopted in 2007 to encourage mixed-use residential and
commercial development. The overlay district was later expanded in 2018.
The regulating plan, which establishes land uses and development
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standards, allows a variety of housing projects, including multi-family and
mixed-use residential communities, as well as live/work units.
G.The proposed Project conforms to a majority of the development standards
of the Village Center district of the MEMU with the exception of publicly
accessible open space, private/common open space, building frontage, and
parking requirements. The Applicant is seeking concessions or incentives,
and a waiver or reduction in development standards pursuant to Section
65915 of the California Government Code.
H.The California Density Bonus law allows developers to seek increases in
base density for providing on-site housing units in exchange for providing
affordable units on site. To help make constructing on-site affordable units
feasible, the law allows developers to seek incentives/concessions or
waivers or reduction of development standards.
I.The Applicant’s request has been evaluated by the City’s Development
Review Committee (“DRC”) through Development Project No. 2023-32.
Through this review, the DRC has considered the subject site, proposed
development, and the Applicant’s request for concessions, incentives, and
waiver or reduction in a development standard.
J.On June 23, 2025, the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana held
a duly noticed public hearing and at that time considered all testimony,
written and oral.
K.Section 41-1607 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) requires that
deviations (incentives/concessions and/or waivers or reductions) be
approved by the Planning Commission.
L.The Planning Commission determined that the following findings, which
must be established in order to grant a deviation pursuant to SAMC Section
41-1607 have been established for Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025-03
to allow construction of the proposed Project:
1.That the proposed development will materially assist in
accomplishing the goal of providing affordable housing opportunities
in economically balanced communities throughout the city.
The proposed Project will provide fifteen rental housing units,
including three units designated for very low-income
households earning between 30-50 percent of the Area
Median Income (AMI). This affordability commitment exceeds
the goals of the City’s Affordable Housing Opportunity and
Creation Ordinance (AHOCO) by 100-percent. Moreover, the
Project will serve transitional aged youth (TAY), a vulnerable
population that includes individuals aging out of foster care,
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exiting the juvenile justice system, or experiencing
homelessness.
By expanding the City’s rental housing stock for deeply
affordable housing the Project will contribute to the City’s
efforts to provide economically inclusive, balanced
communities and will help address a critical service gap
identified in the General Plan Housing Element. Moreover, by
introducing affordable housing the Project contributes to an
economically balanced community, ensuring that individuals
and families across different income levels and demographics
have access to quality housing. Lastly, its strategic location
within an area rich in employment opportunities, commercial
developments, and existing market-rate housing further
enhances its role in fostering a well-rounded, sustainable, and
thriving urban environment.
2. That the development will not be inconsistent with the purpose of the
underlying zone or applicable designation in the general plan land
use element.
The Project is located within the District Center – Medium
High (DC-3) General Plan designation and the Professional
(P) zone within the Metro East Mixed Use (MEMU) Overlay
Zone. While the base zoning is oriented toward professional
and office uses, the MEMU overlay and the City’s compliance
with State Senate Bill 330 allow for residential development
consistent with the DC-3 land use designation.
The DC-3 designation is intended to support urban, mixed-
use, and employment centers that are well connected to
public transportation and provide opportunities for new urban -
scale development. It encourages a mix of uses, including
medium to urban density housing types (e.g., condominiums,
apartments, and townhomes), professional and multilevel
corporate offices, as well as retail, cultural, and recreational
amenities. Both horizontal and vertical mixed -use
configurations are permitted, supporting integrated urban
neighborhoods. The Project is consistent with the DC-3
designation as it introduces a fifteen-unit multi-family
residential development, including three units designated for
very low-income households, on a site currently occupied by
professional offices. The development represents a horizontal
mixed-use configuration, with residential units integrated
alongside the existing Olive Crest office facilities.
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The Project maintains compatibility with surrounding uses,
including nearby medical and professional offices, as well as
multifamily residential to the south, while promoting transit
accessibility and walkability. Moreover, the Project’s scale,
design, and mix of uses advance the goals of the DC-3
designation by supporting infill housing, expanding residential
opportunities in an employment-rich area, and contributing to
a vibrant, urban activity center. The proposed density, at
46.87 du/ac is well within the 90 du/ac maximum allowed
under the DC-3 designation, further reinforcing consistency
with the General Plan.
3. That the deviation is necessary to make it economically feasible for
the Applicant to utilize a density bonus authorized for the
development pursuant to section 41-1603.
The proposed Project requires three deviations through
incentives/concessions: publicly accessible open space,
private open space, and parking requirements; as well as one
deviation from a waiver in the common open space
requirements. The four deviations are described as follows:
Publicly Accessible Open Space (Incentive/Concession)
Section 4.5 (Publicly Accessible Open Space) of the MEMU
states that a minimum of ten-percent of the gross site area
(115,029 square feet) is required to be dedicated to publicly
accessible open space. Instead, the Project provides no
accessible open space.
Providing the required publicly accessible open space would
reduce the total number of units that can be developed,
reduce the overall number of surface parking on the site,
and/or impact the drive aisle area, compromising the Project's
feasibility and safety for residents and emergency
responders. Moreover, given the existing office building
development location, limited drive aisle width along Fourth
Street, and the overall site configuratio n, providing publicly
accessible open space would be physically infeasible. It would
require physically altering/reducing the existing office building
along the Fourth Street frontage to allow for the required
plaza, courtyard, or other publicly accessible open space
area.
Therefore, the site cannot accommodate the publicly
accessible open space required without making the Project
financially infeasible. This would likely lead to a reduced unit
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count, smaller unit sizes, or a narrower drive aisle, creating a
ripple effect that ultimately decreases the size of the buildings.
The units have been carefully designed to balance common
areas and bedroom space, and any further reduction could
compromise livability for future owners. Moreover, if the
Project becomes financially unviable, it could result in the loss
of the three affordable units. Lastly, the overall site design and
proposed amenities took into account the proximity of the City
of Santa Ana Zoo/Prentice Park, which is located
approximately 4,500 linear feet (0.85 miles) to the southwest
of the project site, and Cabrillo Park, which is approximately
2,400 linear feet (0.45 miles) to the northwest of the project
site. The close proximity of the City park space reduces the
overall impact of the concession for the publicly accessible
open space.
Private Open Space (Incentive/Concession)
Section 4.6 (Private/Common Open Space) of the MEMU
indicates that the minimum required private open space is 90
square feet per dwelling unit. As proposed, the Project does
not provide any private open space for the units.
The most direct approach to meeting the minimum private
open space requirement would involve constructing
balconies, patios, terraces, or rooftop decks for each unit. This
requirement would not only compromise the livability but also
reduce the sense of privacy for residents, as the anticipated
residents would include transitional age youth (TAY), who
often includes individuals who are aging out of foster care,
exiting the juvenile justice system, or experiencing
homelessness, mental health challenges, or other
vulnerabilities. Additionally, constructing balconies, patios,
terraces, or rooftop decks for each unit would be economically
infeasible and the strict adherence would lead to the
elimination of residential units, which would affect the
feasibility to construct the Project. Staff notes that the overall
site design and proposed amenities took into account the
proximity of the City of Santa Ana Zoo/Prentice Park and
Cabrillo Park, which are located approximately 0.85-miles and
0.45-miles away. The close proximity of the City park space
reduces the overall impact of the concession for the private
open space requirement.
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Parking Requirements (Incentive/Concession)
Section 4.8 (Parking and Access) of the MEMU outlines
parking requirements for mixed-use developments in the
Village Center district of the MEMU. Specifically, as a mixed -
use project site the overall development requires 34 parking
spaces for the residential component (2.25 spaces per unit)
and 94 spaces for the office component (3 spaces per 1,000
square feet), a total of 128 spaces.
The total required residential parking pursuant to the State
Density Bonus is 23 spaces (1.5 spaces per 2 bedroom unit).
Therefore, the total parking required with the State Density
Bonus parking requirements would be 117 spaces. The
Applicant is proposing a total of 136 surface parking stalls,
which would be a surplus of 19 parking stalls. Therefore, the
Project is not anticipated to have any parking impacts.
Staff notes that the Applicant is requesting a concession from
the parking requirements for the residential component, due
to the financial constraints and hardships associated with
meeting building code requirements for new parking. The
primary concern would be the financial burden associated
with complying with the electric vehicle charging stations
requirements. For multi-family dwellings, forty-percent of total
parking spaces must be equipped with low-power Level 2
Electric Vehicle (EV) charging receptacles and ten-percent of
parking spaces must have Level 2 Electric Vehicle Supply
Equipment (EVSE) installed. EVSE refers to the charging
infrastructure that delivers electrical energy from the grid to an
electric vehicle (EV).
In order to meet these EV charging requirements, an upgrade
to the existing electrical infrastructure would be required,
including the installation of a larger transformer in compliance
with Southern California Edison (SCE) standards. However,
such an upgrade presents a significant financial challenge.
The costs associated with transformer upgrades including
design, permitting, utility coordination, and construction, can
exceed hundreds of thousands of dollars. Furthermore, the
process is often time consuming and subject to extended
delays due to SCE’s backlog and project review protocols.
Given these high costs and logistical barriers, the transformer
upgrade necessary to comply with EVSE requirements would
be financially infeasible for the Applicant and would place an
undue hardship on the development of the residential project.
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Common Open Space (Waiver)
Section 4.6 (Private/Common Open Space) of the MEMU
indicates that a minimum of five-percent of common open
space is required for non-residential uses (i.e., office), which
would result in a requirement of 5,062 square feet. As
proposed, the Project includes common open space at rate of
1.4-percent of the gross site area, which equates to 1,430
square feet.
Strict adherence to the common open space requirement
would result in a reduction in the number of units that can be
provided in the overall Project, affecting the feasibility to
construct the Project. In order to provide the required common
open space and maintain the current proposed unit count, the
developer would be required to remove additional surface
parking stalls on the site, which would which would create
overall parking constraints on the site and would further
increase development costs making the Project economically
infeasible. To help alleviate the common open space
deficiency, the Project proposes a 761-square-foot
community area to include a community room, office,
bathroom, and laundry area. Moreover, the 1,430 square feet
of outdoor open space would be improved with high quality
decorative pavers, synthetic turn lawn, moveable furnishings,
and landscaping. Lastly, the overall site design and proposed
amenities took into account the proximity of the City of Santa
Ana Zoo/Prentice Park and Cabrillo Park, which are located
approximately 0.85-miles and 0.45-miles away. The close
proximity of the City park space reduces the overall impact of
the waiver for the open space requirement.
Section 2. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
CEQA Guidelines, the proposed Project is exempt from further environmental review
under Section 15168 (Program EIR). This exemption applies when a previously certified
Program Environmental Impact Report (Program EIR) has adequately analyzed the
environmental effects of an activity, and no new significant impacts would result from the
proposed Project. If the proposed P roject remains within the scope of the Program EIR
and does not require a subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR), no additional
environmental documentation is required. Therefore, a Notice of Exempti on,
Environmental Review No. 2023-94, will be filed for the Project.
Section 3. 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
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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 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
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 4. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana, after conducting the
public hearing, hereby approves that certain concessions and those waivers or reductions
of development standards (deviations), as described in this Resolution and in the City’s Staff
Report and as memorialized in Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025-03 in Exhibit A attached
hereto and incorporated as though fully set forth herein and incorporated 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 June 23, 2025, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, written
and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference.
ADOPTED this 23rd day of June 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners:
NOES: Commissioners:
ABSENT: Commissioners:
ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners:
_______________________
Jennifer Oliva
Chairperson
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:________________________
Melissa M. Crosthwaite
Senior Assistant City Attorney
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, GEMA ZAPIEN, Acting Recording Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the
attached Resolution No. 2025-XX to be the original resolution adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on June 23, 2025.
Date: ________________ ____________________________________
Gema Zapien
Acting Recording Secretary
City of Santa Ana
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EXHIBIT A
Conditions for Approval for Density Bonus Agreement Application No. 2025-03
The incentives/concessions and waiver or reduction of a development standard
(deviations) as memorialized in Density Bonus Agreement Application No. 2025 -03 are
approved subject to compliance, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Manager,
with applicable sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the California Administrative
Code, the California Building Standards Code, and all other applicable regulations. In
addition, it shall meet the following conditions of approval:
The Applicant must comply with each and every condition listed below prior to exercising
the rights conferred by this Resolution.
The Applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the life
of the development project.
1. All proposed site improvements must conform to the Development Project (DP)
approval of DP No. 2023-32 and the plans presented to the Planning Commission
on the date of public hearing and project approval.
2. Any proposed amendment to the DP No. 2023-32, including modifications to
approved materials, finishes, architecture, site plan, landscaping, unit count, mix,
and square footages must be submitted to the Planning Division for review. At
that time, staff will determine if administrative relief is available or if the
Development Project Review must be amended.
3. The project shall comply with all applicable mitigation measures as identified by
the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program of the 2007 Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) and 2018 Subsequent EIR (SCH No. 2006031041).
4. Exterior building and exterior parking structure materials, finishes and colors for
the Project shall comply with the approved materials board submitted for the
Project and as approved by the Planning and Building Agency. Any changes to
the materials, finishes and colors shall be approved by the Planning and Building
Agency. All trash enclosures and similar ancillary structures shall match the
texture, material and color of the primary building.
5. Walls and Fencing.
a. The Applicant is responsible for coordination with any adjacent property
owners to avoid double-walls or gaps between walls/fencing where
possible.
b. Climbing vines shall be planted at regularly-spaced intervals along all
exposed walls and wrought-iron fencing to deter graffiti. All solid walls shall
be finished with anti-graffiti coating.
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6.All mechanical equipment shall be screened from view from public and
courtyard areas.
7.The following parking management practices shall be incorporated and
shall apply through the life of the Project:
a.Requiring onsite parking permits (such as stickers or hang-tags) for
any parking dedicated to the residential units, inclusive of guest
parking spaces;
b.Policies for maximum time vehicles may be parked in the surface
guest parking spaces; and
c.Policies for towing unauthorized vehicles; vehicles parked in
unauthorized locations, such as fire lanes; vehicles parking in surface
guest parking without a sticker, hang-tag, or other identifiers; and
vehicles parked longer than any maximum guest parking timeframes
allowed.
8.Prior to issuance of building permits, the Applicant shall submit a
construction schedule and staging plan to the Planning Division for review and
approval. The plan shall include construction hours, staging areas,
parking and site security/screening during project construction.
9.A final detailed amenity plan must be reviewed and approved prior to issuance
of any building permits. The plan shall include details on the hardscape
design, lighting concepts and outdoor furniture for amenity, plaza, or courtyard
areas as well as an installation plan. The exact specifications for these items
are subject to the review and approval by the Planning Division.
10. Before submitting a landscape review application, the Applicant shall meet
with Planning Division staff to evaluate the proposed plant species, sizes,
quantities, and placement of trees, shrubs, and groundcover to ensure they
maximize onsite landscaping in compliance with established landscape
standards. The final landscape plan shall include a diverse selection of shade-
producing canopy trees from the City's approved street tree list, ensuring the
maximum possible number is incorporated.
11. Prior to installation of landscaping, the Applicant shall submit photos
and specifications of all trees to be installed on the Project site for review and
approval by the Planning Division. Specifications shall include, at a minimum,
the species, box size (24 inches minimum), brown trunk height (10-foot
minimum), and name and location of the supplier.
12. After Project occupancy, landscaping and hardscape materials must
be maintained as shown on the approved landscape plans.
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13. Subject to review and applicability by the Planning and Building Agency, the
Community Development Agency, the Public Works Agency, and the City
Attorney, to ensure that the property and all improvements located thereupon are
properly maintained, Applicant (and the owner of the property upon which the
authorized use and/or authorized improvements are located if different from the
Applicant) shall execute a property management agreement. The agreement
shall be recorded against the property by the City and shall be in a form
reasonably satisfactory to the City Attorney. The executed agreement must be
submitted to the Planning Division by the Applicant within 90 days of the
approval of this Resolution. The agreement shall contain covenants, conditions
and restrictions relating to the following:
a. Compliance with operational conditions applicable during any period(s) of
construction or major repair (e.g., proper screening and securing of the
construction site; implementation of proper erosion control, dust control and
noise mitigation measure; adherence to approved project phasing etc.);
b. Compliance with ongoing operational conditions, requirements and
restrictions, as applicable (including, but not limited to, hours of operation,
security requirements, the proper storage and disposal of trash and debris,
enforcement of the parking management plan, and/or restrictions on certain
uses);
c. Ongoing compliance with approved design and construction parameters,
signage parameters and restrictions as well as landscape designs, as
applicable;
d. Ongoing maintenance, repair and upkeep of the property and all
improvements located thereupon (including, but not limited to, controls on
the proliferation of trash and debris about the property; the proper and timely
removal of graffiti; the timely maintenance, repair and upkeep of damaged,
vandalized and/or weathered buildings, structures and/or improvements; the
timely maintenance, repair and upkeep of exterior paint, parking striping,
lighting and irrigation fixtures, walls and fencing, publicly accessible
bathrooms and bathroom fixtures, landscaping and related landscape
improvements and the like, as applicable);
e. If Applicant and the owner of the property are different (e.g., if the Applicant
is a tenant or licensee of the property or any po rtion thereof), both the
Applicant and the owner of the property shall be signatories to the
maintenance agreement and both shall be jointly and severally liable for
compliance with its terms.
f. The agreement shall further provide that any party responsible for complying
with its terms shall not assign its ownership interest in the property or any
interest in any lease, sublease, license or sublicense, unless the prospective
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assignee agrees in writing to assume all of the duties and obligations and
responsibilities set forth under the agreement.
g. The agreement shall contain provisions relating to the enforcement of its
conditions by the City and shall also contain provisions authorizing the City
to recover costs and expenses which the City may incur arising o ut of any
enforcement and/or remediation efforts which the City may undertake in
order to cure any deficiency in maintenance, repair or upkeep or to enforce
any restrictions or conditions upon the use of the property. The agreement
shall further provide that any unreimbursed costs and/or expenses incurred
by the City to cure a deficiency in maintenance or to enforce use restrictions
shall become a lien upon the property in an amount equivalent to the actual
costs and/or expense incurred by the City.
h. The execution and recordation of the agreement shall be a condition
precedent to issuance of building permits.
Exhibit 3 – Site Photos
DBA-2025-03
2130 E. Fourth Street
Fourth Street – Looking West Rear Site Area – Looking North Parking Area – Looking East
Parking Area – Looking South Parking Area – Looking Southeast Parking Area – Looking Southwest
140140
140
140 140140E 4TH STICV1'-6"(TS)1'-7"(TS)WORK AREAWORK AREAWORK AREAWORK AREAWORK AREAWORK AREA E A S T 4 T H S T R E E TC/LFIRE LANE
DS DS
DS DS DSDSDS
DSDSDSDS
DSPROVIDED STBK10' - 0"BTWN. BLDGS.10' - 0"2 FOOT DEDICATION AND 8 FOOT OFFER
OF DEDICATION ALONG 4TH STREET,
SEE CIVIL PLANS FOR MORE INFO.
R 41' - 9"11' - 6"11' - 6"R 41' - 1"R 4 1 ' - 9 "11' - 6"R 41' - 1"R 41' - 9"TRASH TRUCK
ROUTE
20' - 0"21' - 0"TRASH ENCLOSURE,
SEE LANDSCAPE
OFF STREET
LOADING AREA (300
SF MIN, 420 SF
SHOWN; NO DIM
LESS THAN 10 FT)
ADDRESS: 2150 & 2160 E. 4TH STREET
SITE INFORMATION
PARCEL NO.: 400-091-23
SITE AREA: 115, 029 SF / 2.64 AC
EXISTING ZONING: PROFESSIONAL; METRO EAST MIXED USE
EXISTING GENERAL PLAN: OVERLAY ZONE ("MEMU") DISTRIC CENTER -MEDIUM HIGH
CONSTRUCTION TYPE / FIRE RATING: V-A
OCCUPANCY TYPE: R2
FIRE SPRINKLER TYPE: NFPA 13R
AREA OF IMPROVEMENT: 13, 801 SF / 0.32 AC
CITY: SANTA ANA
COUNTY: COUNTY OF ORANGE
FIRE CODE: CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
PROPOSED UNITS: 15 UNITS (including 3 Very Low Income Units (20%)
SITE PLAN SUMMARY
GROSS / NET DENSITY: 5.68 DU / GROSS AC | 46.87 DU / NET AC
UNITS (NET SIZES)
BUILDING FLOOR AREA GROSS PER BUILDING TOTAL
2 BUILDINGS 7,830 SF 15,660 SF
UNIT A-1 LEVEL 1 6-UNITS 761 SF 2 BED / 1 BATH
UNIT A-1 LEVEL 2 6-UNITS 785 SF 2 BED / 1 BATH
TOTAL 15-UNITS 11,607 SF
SETBACKS:
MEMU SUMMARY
ADJACENT TO ALL OTHER USES: 10 FT PROVIDED
PARKING:
BICYCLE PARKING:
RESIDENTIAL PARKING: 0 PROVIDED -DEVELOPMENT WAIVER REQUESTED
OFFICE PARKING (FOR REFERENCE):
REQUIRED STALLS: 117 ( 3 / 1,000 SF (MEMU)) | PROVIDED STALLS: 135 (INCL. 6 ADA)
4 SPACES PROVIDED
OPEN SPACE:
PUBLIC OPEN SPACE: 1,430 SF PROVIDED -DEVELOPMENT CONCESSION REQUESTED
PRIVATE OPEN SPACE: DEVELOPMENT WAIVER REQUESTED
COMMON AREA SUMMARY
LEVEL 1 761 SF (LAUNDRY, OFFICE, BATH, KITCHEN & TV AREA)
(NET SIZE)
UNIT A-1 LEVEL 1 1-UNITS 761 SF 2 BED / 1 BATH
(VERY LOW INCOME)
UNIT A-1 LEVEL 2 2-UNITS 785 SF 2 BED / 1 BATH
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SD SITE PLANOLIVECREST RESIDENTIAL2150 E. FOURTH AND 2160 E. FOURTHSANTA ANA CA 92705OLIVECRESTSCALE: 1"=20'
0 10'20'40'60'
NORTH
MAIN VEHICULAR
ENTRY / EXIT
EXISTING BUILDING
2130 E. 4TH STREET
(NOT A PART)
EXISTING BUILDING
2204 E. 4TH STREET
(NOT A PART)
EXISTING BUILDING
2112 E. 4TH STREET
(NOT A PART)
LINE INDICATES
ADA PATH OF TRAVEL
BLDG. A1
PROPOSED FIRE HYDRANT
BLDG. A2 PROPOSED COMMON AREA
(1,430 SF PROVIDED)
WALKWAY
OFFICE LAUNDRY
COMMON AREA
PUBLIC WORKS NOTES:
1. INSTALL 24” BOX STREET TREES AND TREE WELLS PER THE CITY STANDARDS AND APPROVED PLAN, AS NEEDED.
2. REMOVAL AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW 10” FULL WIDTH SIDEWALK, ALONG THE PROJECT FRONTAGE ON FOURTH STREET, PER CITY STANDARDS.
3. NO GATES WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE PREMISES
4. "NO LEFT TURN” AT THE DRIVEWAY ON FOURTH STREET.
5. THIS SITE WILL BE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD SANTA ANA REGION ORDER NO. R8-2009-0030 DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS (MS4 PERMIT).
6. PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF ANY BUILDING PERMIT, THE APPLICANT IS TO 1) SUBMIT AND HAVE APPROVED DESIGN PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION/RELOCATION OF ANY PUBLIC UTILITIES (I.E., WATER, FIRE, SEWER, STORM, ETC.), 2) OBTAIN A STREET WORK PERMIT, 3) CONSTRUCT ALL AFOREMENTIONED IMPROVEMENTS, AND 4) HAVE THE IMPROVEMENTS ACCEPTED BY THE CITY ENGINEER AND/OR HIS REPRESENTATIVE PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF ANY BUILDING PERMIT.
7. THE BMPS, SHOWN ON THE APPROVED SITE PLAN ARE ONLY PRELIMINARY AND WILL BE REVISED OR MODIFIED AS NECESSARY UPON COMPLETION OF THE WQMP. PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE GRADING PERMIT, THE APPROVED GRADING/UTILITY PLAN SHALL INCORPORATE ALL REQUIRED STRUCTURAL BMPS. FOR ASSISTANCE AND AN INFORMATIONAL HANDOUT (INCLUDING A WQMP TEMPLATE)
EXISTING MASONRY WALL TO
REMAIN, SEE LAND PLANS FOR
MORE INFO.
NEW MASONRY WALL TO MATCH
EXISTING, , SEE LAND PLANS FOR
MORE INFO.
EXISTING MASONRY WALL TO
REMAIN, SEE LAND PLANS FOR
MORE INFO.
6' HT. TUBULAR STEEL SECURITY
FENCING, SEE LAND PLANS FOR
MORE INFO.
15’ X 15’ SIGHT DISTANCE
TRIANGLE, SEE CIVIL FOR
MORE INFO.
AFFORDABLE UNIT
@ LEVEL 2
AFFORDABLE UNIT
@ LEVEL 2
AFFORDABLE UNIT
@ LEVEL 1
PROPERTY LINE PROPERTY LINEMACHANICAL EQUIP. SCREENED WITH
LANDSCAPE AND PERIMETER FENCE, TYP.
DSDSDSDSDS DSDSDS
DSDSDS
45'
-
2020
20 20
40
-
76'
20
20
20
20 20
x'
y
X
EGRESS AND OCCUPANCY LEGEND
MAXIMUM TRAVEL DISTANCE (1017.2)
R-2 = 250' MAX
OCCUPANCY TYPE
AREA OF SPACE
# OF OCCUPANTS
OCCUPANT LOAD
FACTOR PER CBC
1004.1.2
y
EXIT DOOR (AND MAX # OF OCCUPANTS SERVED BY DOOR)
EXIT DISCHARGE (AND MAX # OF OCCUPANTS SERVED)
DOOR FIRE RATING (PROVIDED FOR CONVENIENCE, SEE PLANS
FOR DOOR TAGS AND DOOR SCHEDULE FOR ADDITIONAL INFO)
X
X
X
z
23.4
35.0
2.4 1RST FLOOR
TOTAL WALL AREA: 663.0 SF
TOTAL OPENING AREA : 2*2.4 + 2*23.4 + 2*35 = 121.6 SF
PERCENTAGE: 18.3%
2ND FLOOR
TOTAL WALL AREA: 605.3 SF
TOTAL OPENING AREA : 2*2.4 + 2*23.4 = 51.6 SF
PERCENTAGE: 8.5%
BUILDING TYPE: VA
EXTERIOR BEARING WALL PROTECTION: 1 HR
EXTERIOR NON BEARING WALL PROTECTION: 0 HR
FIRE SEPARATION DESTIANCE = 10'-0"
MAX. ALLOWED UNPROTECTED OPENING = 45%9' - 1 1/8"9' - 11 3/8"23.4
53.3
2ND FLOOR
TOTAL WALL AREA: 528.5. SF
TOTAL OPENING AREA : 4*23.4+53.3 = 146.9 SF
PERCENTAGE: 27.8%
1RST FLOOR
TOTAL WALL AREA: 668.0 SF
TOTAL OPENING AREA : 122.2 SF
PERCENTAGE: 18.3%
BUILDING TYPE: VA
EXTERIOR BEARING WALL PROTECTION: 1 HR
EXTERIOR NON BEARING WALL PROTECTION: 0 HR
FIRE SEPARATION DESTIANCE = 10'-2"
MAX. ALLOWED UNPROTECTED OPENING = 45%
28.6
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Project InformationOLIVECREST RESIDENTIAL2150 E. FOURTH AND 2160 E. FOURTHSANTA ANA CA 92705OLIVECRESTPROJECT LOCATION
APN: 400-091-23
PROJECT ADDRESS: 2130 E. 4TH STREET
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
THE PROJECT CONSISTS OF 15 UNITS OF SUPPORTIVE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING CONSISTING OF
ONE EIGHT-UNIT AND ONE SEVEN UNIT TWO STORY BUILDINGS TO BE CONSTRUCTED ON THE
CLIENT'S SITE IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CA. THE SITE CONSISTS OF AN EXISTING PARKING
LOT THAT SERVES THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. A TOTAL OF 15
APARTMENTS WILL BE BUILT ON THE SITE.
BUILDING "A1 & A2" : 2-STORY (15 - UNITS)
1. BUILDING 1: 2-STORY - 7 UNITS
2. BUILDING 2: 2-STORY - 8 UNITS
PROJECT SUMMARY AND ZONING INFORMATION
ZONE: OVERLAY ZONE ("MEMU"), DISTRICT CENTER - MEDIUM HIGH
LOT SIZE: 115,029 S.F (2.64 ACRES)
AREA OF IMPROVEMENT: 13,801 S.F (0.32 ACRES)
FLOOR AREA: RESIDENTIAL: 3,988 S.F. x 2 = 7,976 SF / BLDG.
DENSITY: 15 UNITS / 2.64 ACRES = 5.68 UNITS PER ACRE (GROSS)
15 UNITS / 0.32 ACRES = 46.87 UNITS PER ACRE (NET)
FLOOR AREA RATIO ALLOWED TOTAL FLOOR AREA RATIO: N/A
(F.A.R.): PROVIDED TOTAL FLOOR AREA / LOT AREA:
15,892 SF + (+/- 27,951 SF ) = 43,843 SF / 115,029 SF = 0.38 FAR
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT: MEMU OVERLAY: 6 STORIES [SAMC-MEMU OVERLAY]
+/- 26' - 0" PROPOSED
LOT COVERAGE: N/A 38% OR 43,903 SF PROVIDED
BUILDING SETBACKS: REQUIRED: PROVIDED
SAMC (MEMU ZONE) MIN. MAX. MIN. MAX.
BLDG. TO STREET & PARKING
ADJACENT TO PUBLIC ST ROW - 10' N/A N/A
ADJACENT TO ALLEY OR INTERN AISLE 3' - 4'-6" N/A
ADJACENT TO PARKING 7' - 10' N/A
CLEAR ZONE 25' - N/A N/A
BUILDING TO PROPERTY LINE
ADJACENT TO RES. USES
1ST & 2ND FLOOR 15' - N/A N/A
3RD FLR & ABOVE 20'/30' - N/A N/A
ADJ. TO ALL OTHER USES
ALL FLOORS 5' - 10' 10'
BUILDING TO BUILDING
UP TO 3RD FLOOR 6' - 10' 10'
4TH FLOOR AND ABOVE 15' - N/A N/A
OPEN SPACE: (SAMC - MEMU OVERLAY)# OF UNITS S.F. REQ.
PRIVATE / COMMON OPEN SPACE - 90 S.F. / DU 15 1,350 S.F.
PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE COMMON OPEN SPACE - 10% 0F T0TAL LOT AREA 11,503 S.F.
TOTAL OPEN SPACE REQUIRED: 12,853 SF
PRIVATE / COMMON OPEN SPACE PROVIDED 761 + 1,430SF / 146 SF PER UNIT
TOTAL OPEN SPACE PROVIDED: 0 SF / 0% OF TOTAL LOT AREA
(PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE) (CONCESSION REQUESTED)
P BK 42 PG 43 PAR 1 PARCEL MAP 42-43 PAR 1 AND POR PAR 1 OF PARCEL
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
R2: BUILDING HEIGHT ALLOWED (CBC TABLE 504.3): 70 FEET, 4 STORIES
- WITHOUT AREA INCREASE
PROPOSED: 2 STORIES, +/- 26'-0" TOP OF RIDGE, R-2, TYPE VA
ALLOWED: 70 FEET* - COMPLIES
MAX ALLOWABLE HEIGHT
OPEN SPACE / COMMON / PRIVATE SUMMARY
1. PARKING REQUIRED [SAMC - MEMU OVERLAY]
PARKING TYPE: OFFICE
EXISTING OFFICE PARKING: 163 STALLS / 5 ACCESSIBLE
PROPOSED OFFICE PARKING: 136 STALLS / 8 ACCESSIBLE
(3 STALLS PER 1,000 SF)
PARKING SUMMARY
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION
OCCUPANCY
BLDG "A1 & A2" : VA - FULLY SPRINKLED (NFPA 13)
BUILDINGS "A1 & A2" : FULLY SPRINKLERED (NFPA 13)
AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLERS SHALL BE NFPA 13 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER
SYSTEM IN COMPLIANCE W/ SECTION (903.3.1.1). QUICK RESPONSE
SPRINKLERS SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE W/ SECTION 903.3.1 IN ALL
DWELLING UNITS.
R-2: RESIDENTIAL UNITS
BUILDING CODE ANALYSIS
GOVERNING CODES
2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (CBC)
2022CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (CEC)
2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (CMC)
2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (CPC)
2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (CFC)
2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE (CGBC)
2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE (CEC)
PROPOSED:
R-2 , TYPE VA - 2 STORIES, +/- 26'-0" TOP OF RIDGE
ALLOWED: 4 STORIES* - COMPLIES
*FOR GROUP R-2 BUILDINGS OF TYPE VA CONSTRUCTION EQUIPPED THROUGHOUT WITH AN
APPROVED AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 903.3.1.1.
MAX ALLOWABLE STORIES
PROPOSED:
R-2, TYPE VA
ALLOWABLE FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY, 2 STORY BUILDING (506.2.1) = 15,892 -COMPLIES
*BUILDINGS TWO OR MORE STORIES ABOVE GRADE PLANE EQUIPPED THROUGHOUT WITH AN
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 903.3.1.1.
MAX ALLOWABLE AREA
CBC TABLE 504.3
CBC TABLE 504.4
CBC TABLE 506.2
FUNDING SOURCE & ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
THIS PROJECT IS 100% PRIVATELY FUNDED / PRIVATELY OWNED
SCALE:1/8" = 1'-0"
Level 1 -DIAGRAM 1
SCALE:1/8" = 1'-0"
Level 2 -DIAGRAM 2
FIRE RESISTANCE (TYPE VA)CBC TABLE 601
R2 3,988 SF
200 20
RESIDENTIAL
506.2.1 Single-occupancy, 2 story buildings:
The allowable area of each story of a single-occupancy building shall be determined in accordance with Equation
5-1:
Aa = [At + (NS × If)]
where:
Aa = Allowable area (square feet).
At = Tabular allowable area factor (NS, S13R or SM value, as applicable) in accordance with Table 506.2.
NS = Tabular allowable area factor in accordance with Table 506.2 for a nonsprinklered building (regardless of
whether the building is sprinklered).
If, = Area factor increase due to frontage (percent) as calculated in accordance with Section 506.3.
Sa = For other than Group A, E, FI, /, L and R occupancies, high-rise buildings, and other applications listed in
Section 1.11 regulated by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, actual number of building stories above grade
plane, not to exceed three. For Group A, E, H, I, L and R occupancies, high-rise buildings, and other applications
listed in Section 1.11 regulated by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, actual number of building stories above
grade plane, not to exceed two.
No individual story shall exceed the allowable area (Aa) as determined by Equation 5-2 using the value of Sa = 1.
BEARINGS WALLS
EXTERIOR:1-HOUR
INTERIOR :1-HOUR
NON-BEARING WALLS & PARTITIONS (EXTERIOR) - TABLE 705.5
5 ≤ X < 10 1-HOUR
X ≥ 30 0-HOUR
NON-BEARING WALLS & PARTITIONS (INTERIOR) 0-HOUR
FLOOR CONSTRUCTION 1-HOUR
ROOF CONSTRUCTION 1-HOUR
Aa = [36,000 + (12,000 × 0)] = 36,000 SF
FIRST LEVEL: 7,976 SF < 36,000 SF = COMPLIES
SECOND LEVEL: 7,916 SF < 36,000 SF = COMPLIES
COMPLIES
EGRESS WIDTH PER (1005.3.1)
MAX. OCC SERVED BY STAIR (this level) 40
EGRESS WIDTH FACTOR (1005.3.1) = 0.3
MIN. REQ. STAIR CLEAR WIDTH (40 x 0.3) = 12"
MIN. PROVIDED STAIR CLEAR WIDTH = 44"
MIN. PROVIDED CLEAR DOOR WIDTH: = 64"
EXIT TRAVEL DISTANCE ( TABLE 1017.2)
OCCUPANCY R, WITH SPRINKLER SYSTEM
MAXIMUM ALLOWED TRAVEL DISTANCE = 250'
MAX. PROVIDED TRAVEL DISTANCE = 121'COMPLIESR2 3,988 SF
200 20
RESIDENTIAL
STAIR EGRESS WIDTH PER (1005.3.1)
MAX. OCC SERVED BY STAIR (this level) 20
EGRESS WIDTH FACTOR (1005.3.1) = 0.3
MIN. REQ. STAIR CLEAR WIDTH (20 x 0.3) = 6"
MIN. PROVIDED STAIR CLEAR WIDTH = 44"
MINIMUM CORRIDOR WIDTH ( TABLE 1020.3)
OCCUPANT LOAD LESS THAN 50
MINIMUM REQUIRED WIDTH = 36"
MINIMUM PROPOSED WIDTH = 36"COMPLIESCOMPLIESMINIMUM CORRIDOR WIDTH ( TABLE 1020.3)
OCCUPANT LOAD LESS THAN 50
MINIMUM REQUIRED WIDTH = 36"
MINIMUM PROPOSED WIDTH = 36"COMPLIESALLOWABLE BLDG AREA -RESIDENTIAL BLDG -SINGLE
LEVEL
LEVEL 1
AREA
DESCRIPTION BLDG #
OCCUPANCY /
CONSTRUCTION TYPE
STORIES ALLOWED
(WITHOUT HT. INCREASE)
HEIGHT
ALLOWED
BASE ALLOWED
AREA PER FLOOR
(CBC TABLE 506.2.1)
PROVIDED
AREA
RESIDENTIAL A1 & A2 V-A / R-2 4 70 36,000 SF 7,976 SF
COMPLIES
YES
LEVEL 2 RESIDENTIAL A1 & A2 V-A / R-2 4 70 36,000 SF 7,916 SF YES
15,892 SFCOMPLIES
SCALE:1/16" = 1'-0"
EAST ELEVATION -BLDG. A2 - FSD ANALYISIS 3SCALE:1/16" = 1'-0"
SOUTH ELEVATION -BLDG. A2 -FSD ANALYISIS 4
1. FOR ELEVATIONS THAT ARE NOT INDICATED ON THIS SHEET HAS MORE THAN
30'-0" OF FIRE SEPARATION DISTANCE AND MEETS THE REQUIREMENT OF CBC
705.8.1 EXCEPTION #2
2. BUILDINGS WHOSE EXTERIOR BEARING WALLS, EXTERIOR NONBEARING WALLS
AND EXTERIOR PRIMARY STRUCTURAL FRAME ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE FIRE-
RESISTANCE RATED SHALL BE PERMITTED TO HAVE UNLIMITED UNPROTECTED
OPENINGS
NOTES:
DSDSDS
DSDSDS DS8
A201
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A201
7
A201
6
A201
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C C
A A
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3
4
4
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A301
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13' - 5"11' - 9 1/2"66' - 5"2' - 8"1' - 0"6' - 7"4' - 2 1/2"4' - 3"8' - 4"3' - 3"2' - 5"11' - 9 1/2"11 1/2"11' - 6"EQ.EQ.EQ.EQ.4' - 9 1/2"2' - 7"16 THREADS @ 11"17 RISERS @ 6" MIN. - 7" MAX.A851
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44" MIN. CLR.
U1
U2
U3
U5
U3
U3
U4
U3
U2
U1
U5
U3
U4
U6 U6
U3
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U4U4
U3
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U2
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102 103
UNIT PLAN GENERAL NOTES:
1. SEE ELECTRICAL FOR LIGHT FIXTURE INFO.
2. PROVIDE A SMOKE ALARM AT EACH SLEEPING UNIT AND AT ROOMS OUTSIDE OF EACH SLEEPING AREA
PER 2022 CBC 907.2.11.2 SMOKE ALARM SHALL BE INTERCONNECTED HARD-WIRED WITH BATTERY
BACKUP AND SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 72 SECTION 29.11.3.4 SPECIFIC
LOCATION
a. SPECIFIC LOCATION REQUIREMENTS OF SMOKE ALARMS AND SMOKE DETECTORS SHALL BE PER
2022 CBC 907.2.11.8.
1) SMOKE ALARMS AND SMOKE DETECTORS SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 36 INCHES (HORIZONTALLY)
FROM THE DOOR OPENING INTO A BATHROOMCONTAINING A SHOWER OR TUB
2) WHERE WITHIN 10 AND 20 FEET ALONG A HORIZONTAL FLOW PATH FROM A STATIONARY OR FIXED
COOKING APPLIANCE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH AN ALARMSILENCING MEANS OR USE
PHOTOELECTRIC DETECTION
3) WHERE WITHIN 6 FEET (RADIAL DISTANCE) FROM A COOKING APPLIANCE, PHOTOELECTRIC
SMOKE ALARMS SHALL BE PERMITTED TO BE INSTALLED.
4) SMOKE ALARM AND SMOKE DETECTOR SHALL NOT BE INSTALL WITHIN AN AREA OF EXCLUSION
DETERMINED BY A 10-FOOT RADIAL DISTANCEALONG A HORIZONTAL FLOW PATH FROM A
STATIONARY OR FIXED COOKING APPLIANCE
3. PROVIDE CARBON MONOXIDE SENSORS AT UNITS PER 2022 CBC 915.4.1. CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
SHALL BE INTERCONNECTED HARDWIRED WITH BATTERY BACKUP. UNIT SHALL BE SFM-APPROVED
4. WHERE MORE THAN ONE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS REQUIRED WITHIN A DWELLING UNIT OR WITHIN
A SLEEPING UNIT THE ALARMS SHOULD BE INTERCONNECTED SUCH THAT THE ACTIVATION OF ONE
ALARM ACTIVATES ALL THE ALARMS IN THE INDIVIDUAL UNIT PER 2022 CBC 915.4.5
5. SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE SENSORS AT ALL LOCATION WITHIN UNIT TO BE CAPABLE OF
SUPPORTING VISIBLE ALARM NOTIFICATION DEVICE PER 2022 CBC 907.5.2.3.3, 915.7, AND NFPA 72
6. UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE, ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE TO FACE OF FRAMING
7. VERIFY ALL MANUFACTURED PRODUCT SIZE & INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTALL ALL
PRODUCTS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THEIR LISTING AND MFG. MANUFACTURED PRODUCT
REQUIREMENTS AND LISTINGS TAKE PRECEDENT OVER INFORMATION INDICATED HEREWITH. NOTIFY
ARCHITECT OF ANY CONFLICT PRIOR TO PROCEEDING
8. SEE KITCHEN INTERIOR ELEVATIONS FOR SQUARE FOOTAGE VALUES AT SHELVING PER STORAGE
REQUIREMENTS 2016 CBC 11B-804.5.
9. FOR ANY DISHWASHERS INCLUDED IN OR OVER THE LIVING SPACE, INSTALL ONE OR MORE OF THE
FOLLOWING:
- A DRAIN AND DRAIN PAN
- AN ACCESSIBLE SINGLE-THROW SUPPLY VALVE
- A LEAK DETECTION DEVICE THAT CAN CUT THE WATER SUPPLY
LEGEND
SMOKE/ CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR COMBO - SEE ELECTRICAL
SMOKE DETECTOR - SEE ELECTRICAL
ELECTRIC SUB PANEL RECESS INTO WALL FRAMING PRE-BD. STUDS W/ TYPE
"X" GYP. BD. PER DETAIL...............................................................................................
ADD LABEL TO PANEL THAT READS "FOR MAINTENANCE PESONNEL ONLY"
AND "TEL. NO, OF MANAGEMENT FOR TENANT TO CALL.
30" by 48" CLEAR FLOOR SPACE
CENTERED FOR PARALLEL OR
FORWARD APPROACH U.O.N.2'-6"4'-0"
ø 5 ' - 0 "
60" DIA WHEELCHAIR
TURINING CLEARANCE--MANEUVERING CLEARANCE AT DOOR WITH
BOTH CLOSER AND LATCHES
MANEUVERING CLEARANCE AT
DOOR WITHOUT CLOSER OR
LATCHES
1'-6"4'-0"4'-0"1'-6"
1'-0"
SOFFIT NOTES:
+8'-0" = DROPPED LIGHT GAUGE MTL SOFFIT JOIST AND CRIPPLERS SPACED 16" 0.C. BELOW
RATED FLOOR/CLG. OR ROOF/CLG ASSEMBLY. DIMENSION INDICATED IS TO FINISHED FACE
OF CEILING. JOIST SIZE TO COMPLY W/ STEEL MFG SPAN CHART. VERIFY THAT ALL REQ'D
DUCTS, PIPES, ETC WILL FIT IN SOFFIT PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. PRE-BD ALL WALLS THAT
EXTEND ABOVE SOFFITED AREAS WITH 5/8" TYPE "X" GYP BD. CEILING ELEVATIONS SHOWN
ARE MINIMUM, CEILINGS/ SOFFITS SHALL NOT BE ANY LOWER THAN REQUIRED.
+7-0" = DROP SOFFITS TO TOP OF KITCHEN WALL CABINETS. SOFFIT FRAMING SHALL
EXTEND 1" BEYOND EDGE OF CABINET BOX ON ALL SIDES (EXCEPT WHERE DYING INTO A
WALL) BOTTOM OF SOFFIT FRAMING TO OCCUR AS INDICATED ON CEILING PLAN. (U.O.N.)
ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR.
FOR FIRE RATING INFORMATION
SEE SHEETS: A811 & A812
WALL MOUNTED LIGHT FIXTURE CENTERED OVER DOOR OPENING - SEE ELECTRICAL
CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE - SEE ELECTRICAL
ENERGYSTAR COMBINATION EXHAUST FAN/LIGHT FIXTURE - SEE ELEC'L & MECH'L
UNIT ENTRY SCONCE - SEE ELECTRICAL
ALIGN WALL INTERIOR FINISH TO BE ALIGNED, STAGGER FRAMING AS REQUIRED
DOORS CLEARANCES (2% MAX SLOPE IN ANY DIRECTION) TO BE 5'-0" AT MOBILITY UNITS AND COMMON
DOORS, BUT MAY BE 44" AT ADAPTABLE UNITS. INTERIOR DOORS AT ADAPTABLE UNITS SHALL PROVIDE
MINIMUM 42"LENGTH ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DOOR PER 1132A.5.1.-1'-6"3'-8"1'-10"
UNIT A1 CLOSET DOOR CLEARANCE
UNIT FINISH NOTES / LEGEND
1. ALL BATHROOMS TO INCLUDE MOST CURRENT OWNER SPECIFICATIONS. CONTRACTOR TO
CONFIRM PRIOR TO FINALIZING CONTRACT
2. INTERIOR WALL AND CEILING GYPSUM BOARD WILL BE 5/8" TYPE "X" GYP BD UNLESS INDICATED
OTHERWISE IN FIRE ASSEMBLY DETAILS
3. ALL WALLS WITHIN BATHROOM AREAS TO RECEIVE 5/8" TYPE "X" PAPERLESS GYP BD. PREBOARD
BEHIND TUB/SHOWER ENCLOSURE TO 5/8" TYPE "X" PAPERLESS GYP BD. (CEILING IN BATHROOM
(DUE TO PAPERLESS GYP BD PRODUCT LIMITATIONS TO BE PAPER FACED)
4. BUILD UP SUB-FLOOR AT HARD SURFACE FLOORING TO FLUSH-OUT FINISH WITH CARPETING
(WHERE OCCURS)
5. TRANSITION BETWEEN FINISHED FLOOR SURFACE (CHANGES IN LEVEL) MUST COMPLY WITH 2022
CBC 11B-303
6. PROVIDE SHELVES AND RODS WITHIN ALL CLOSETS. SHELVES TO BE 3/4" THK. MDF RODS SHALL
BE 1 1/4" DIA. WOOD (UNFINISHED). PROVIDE CONCEALED 2X BLOCKING WITHIN WALLS FOR SHELF
AND POLE BRACKET SUPPORT, VERIFY SUPPORT LOCATION REQUIREMENTS WITH SUPPLIER.
PROVIDE AS FOLLOWS:
a. ADAPTABLE UNIT COAT CLOSET & STANDARD BEDROOM CLOSET:
• SINGLE SHELF 68" AFF
• SINGLE ROD 66" AFF
b. ADAPTABLE WALK IN CLOSETS:
• DOUBLE SHELF - 42" AFF & 82" AFF
• DOUBLE ROD - 40" AFF & 80" AFF
c. PANTRY / LINEN & MANGERS UNIT WASHER/DRYER CLOSET
• 3 FIXED & 2 ADJUSTABLE SHELVES - EVENLY SPACED U.O.N.
7. FOR FLOOR FINISH TRANSITION REFER TO SHEET:.........................................................................
PROVIDE VYNAL FLOORING THROUGH ENTIRE UNIT, VERIFY SPEC WITH OWNER PRIOR TO
BIDDING
FOR ADDITIONAL UNIT FINISH INFO SEE: .................................................................................................- /A852- /A822
1. COMPOSITE BUILDING PLANS ARE PROVIDED FOR PLAN TO PLAN RELATIONSHIPS, OVERALL BUILDING
DIMENSIONS, AND BUILDING COMPONENTS NOT OTHERWISE SHOWN ON ENLARGED PLANS, ETC. REFER
TO ENLARGED PLANS FOR INFORMATION NOT HEREIN SHOWN. INFORMATION AT ENLARGED PLANS
TAKES PRECEDENT OVER INFORMATION HEREWITH SHOWN. WHEN CONFLICTS EXIST OR INFORMATION
IS UNCLEAR, CONSULT WITH ARCHITECT BEFORE PROCEEDING.
2. DIMENSIONS SHOWN, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED OR INDICATED, ARE TO THE FACE OF STUD.
3. ALL EXTERIOR WALLS TO RECEIVE SHEATHING.
4. REFER TO SHEET FOR TYPICAL FLOOR AND WALL ACOUSTIC ISOLATION REQUIREMENTS.
5. REFER TO SHEET FOR BUILDING CODE EXITING, OCCUPANT LOAD AND TRAVEL DISTANCE CODE
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION.
6. REFER TO ELECTRICAL PLANS FOR ALL EXIT SIGN LOCATIONS, TYPE AND CIRCUITING FOR EXIT SIGNS
REQUIRED PER C.B.C. SECTION 1013 AND CODE SUB-SECTIONS THEREIN.
7. REFER TO ELECTRICAL PLANS FOR ALL FOOT-CANDLE DISTRIBUTION PLANS FOR LIGHT LEVEL
COMPLIANCE WITH C.B.C. SECTION 1008.1.
8. EXIT SIGNS SHALL BE INTERNALLY OR EXTERNALLY ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES AND SHALL BE
CONNECTED TO AN EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM THAT WILL PROVIDED ILLUMINATION OF NOT LESS
THAN 90 MIN. IN CASE OF PRIMARY POWER LOSS (1013.3 - 1013.6.3)
9. INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SIGNS SHALL BE LISTED AND LABELED AND SHALL BE INSTALLED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND CHAPTER 27. EXTERNALLY
ILLUMINATED EXIT SIGNS SHALL COMPLY WITH THE GRAPHICS AND POWER SOURCE REQUIREMENTS IN
SECTION 1013.6. WHEN THE FACE OF AN EXIT SIGN IS ILLUMINATED FROM AN EXTERNAL SOURCE, IT
SHALL HAVE AN INTENSITY OF NOT LESS THAN 5-FOOT-CANDLES (54 LUX)
10. THE MEANS OF EGRESS, INCLUDING THE EXIT DISCHARGE, SHALL BE ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES THAT
THE BUILDING SPACE SERVED BY THE MEANS OF EGRESS IS OCCUPIED. THE MEANS OF EGRESS
ILLUMINATION LEVEL SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN ONE FOOT CANDLE AT THE WALKING SURFACE. (1008.1)
BOXED NUMBER INDICATES SPECIFIC UNIT PLAN NUMBER INTENDED FOR COORDINATION AND
IDENTIFICATION OF LOCATION DURING CONSTRUCTION. CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE THIS
NUMBER AFFIXED AND MAINTAINED AT EACH UNIT MAIN ENTRY DOOR THROUGH THE
DURATION OF CONSTRUCTION. THIS NUMBER IS INTENDED TO BE THE LEGAL ADDRESS.
INDICATES SEMI-RECESSED FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINET PROVIDE POTTER ROMER 7320
(STAINLESS STEEL). PROVIDE SURFACE MOUNTED AT CONC. WALLS AND COLUMNS. INSTALL
PER .................
BB CABINET OR EQUAL WITH 2A,10B,C EXTINGUISHER. LOCATE IN CONFORMANCE WITH
CBC/CFC 906 FOR LIGHT HAZARD AREAS 75' MAX. TRAVEL DISTANCE FROM FURTHEST
ACCESSIBLE USABLE SPACE.
ILLUMINATED EXIT SIGN - SEE ELECT. DWGS. EXIT SIGNS SHALL BE ILLUMINATED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CBC 1013.3 .
OCCUPANT LOAD SIGN. SIGN SHALL BE OF APPROVED LEGIBLE DESIGN AND SHALL BE
MAINTAINED BY OWNER OR AUTHORIZED AGENT
CLASS I STANDPIPE WITH OUTLET AT EACH FLOOR LANDING AND ON ROOF. OUTLET SHALL BE
NO LESS THAN 2' AND NO MORE THAN 4' ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR LEVEL (SEE FIRE DRAWINGS)
INTERIOR TO EXTERIOR : DIFFERENTIATES INTERIOR CORRIDORS FROM EXTERIOR
CORRIDORS. corridors walls and ceiling in exterior area to be finished with stucco
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EXT.
11. THE POWER SUPPLY FOR MEANS OF EGRESS ILLUMINATION SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE PREMISES'
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY (CBC 1008.3). IN THE EVENT OF POWER SUPPLY FAILURE, AN EMERGENCY POWER
SYSTEM SHALL PROVIDE POWER FOR A DURATION NOT LESS THAN 90 MIN. AND SHALL CONSIST OF
STORAGE BATTERIES, UNIT EQUIPMENT OR AN ON-SITE GENERATOR. THE INSTALLATION OF THE
EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2702. IN THE EVENT OF POWER
SUPPLY FAILURE, THE EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHALL AUTOMATICALLY ILLUMINATE THE
FOLLOWING AREAS:
A. AISLES AND UNENCLOSED EGRESS STAIRWAYS IN ROOMS AND SPACES THAT ARE REQUIRED TO
HAVE TWO OR MORE MEANS OF EGRESS.
B. CORRIDORS, EXIT ENCLOSURES AND EXIT PASSAGEWAYS IN BUILDING REQUIRED TO HAVE TWO
OR MORE EXITS.
C. EXTERIOR EGRESS COMPONENTS AT OTHER THAN THE LEVEL OF EXIT DISCHARGE UNTIL EXIT
DISCHARGE IS ACCOMPLISHED FOR BUILDINGS REQUIRED TO HAVE TWO OR MORE EXITS.
INTERIOR EXIT DISCHARGE ELEMENTS, AS PERMITTED IN SECTION 1027.1, IN BUILDINGS REQUIRED
TO HAVE TWO OR MORE EXITS.
D. EXTERIOR LANDINGS, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 1008.1.6, FOR EXIT DISCHARGE DOORWAYS IN
BUILDINGS REQUIRED TO HAVE TWO OR MORE EXITS.
E. ROOMS AND SPACES PER CBC 1008.3.3 SHALL AUTOMATICALLY ILLUMINATE IN THE EVENT OF
POWER LOSS
12. EMERGENCY LIGHTING SHALL BE PROVIDED AT EXTERIOR LANDINGS OF EXIT DISCHARGE DOORWAYS
FOR BUILDINGS REQUIRED TO HAVE MORE THAN ONE EXIT. CBC 1008.3. EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM
SHALL PROVIDE POWER FOR AT LEAST 90 MINUTES AND COMPLY WITH CFC 604 AND 1008.3.4
13. PROVIDE FIRE/SMOKE DAMPERS AT DUCT PENETRATIONS OF 1-HOUR CORRIDOR WALLS. FOR
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SEE GENERAL NOTE 30 .........................................................................
14. WALL AND CEILING FINISHES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE FLAME SPREAD CLASSIFICATIONS IN CBC 803.9.
FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SEE "CODE NOTES"........................................................................
15. INTERIOR FLOOR FINISH AND FLOOR COVERING MATERIALS SHALL COMPLY WITH CBC 804. FOR
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SEE "CODE NOTES".................................................................................
16. DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND TRIM INSTALLED IN BUILDINGS GOVERNED BY THE SFM SHALL COMPLY
WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CBC 806
17. FIREBLOCKING SHALL BE INSTALLED IN COMBUSTIBLE CONCEALED LOCATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
CBC 718.2 IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
A. FURRED SPACES & PARALLEL ROWS OF STUDS OR STAGGERED STUDS VERTICALLY AT THE
CEILING/FLOOR LEVELS & HORIZONTALLY AT INTERVALS NOT EXCEEDING 10 FEET.
B. AT ALL INTERCONNECTIONS BETWEEN (B/W) CONCEALED VERTICAL STUD WALL/PARTITION
SPACES & CONCEALED HORIZONAL SPACES CREATED BY ASSEMBLY OF FLOOR JOISTS/TRUSSES,
& B/W CONCEALED VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL SPACES SUCH AS OCCUR AT SOFFITS, DROP
CEILINGS, COVE CEILINGS & SIMILAR LOCATIONS.
C. IN CONCEALED SPACES BETWEEN STAIR STRINGERS AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE RUN,
ENCLOSED SPACES UNDER STAIR SHALL ALSO COMPLY WITH CBC 1011.7.3.
D. WITHIN CONCEALED SPACES OF EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE
EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS FIRE BLOCKING SHALL BE INSTALLED AT MAX INTERVALS
OF 20' IN EITHER DIRECTION SO THAT THERE WILL BE NO CONCEALED SPACE EXCEEDING 100 SF
BETWEEN FIRE BLOCKING
18. ALL LOCATIONS OF GRADE LEVEL PARKING (OTHER THAN VEHICULAR RAMP) SHALL NOT BE SLOPED
MORE THAN 2% MAX.
19. NOT USED
20. WALKWAYS, BALCONIES, CORRIDORS, EXIT SHALL NOT HAVE A CROSS SLOPE (SLOPE PERPENDICULAR
TO THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL) MORE THAN 2%
21. LEVEL LANDINGS (SLOPE LESS THAN 2% IN ANY DIRECTION) MUST BE PROVIDED ON BOTH SIDES OF ALL
DOORS PER CBC. THRESHOLD TOTAL CHANGE IN LEVEL SHALL NOT EXCEED 1/2" HEIGHT OF FLOOR
LEVEL CHANGE INCLUDING HEIGHT OF THRESHOLD PLATE (NOTE THAT 1/2" LEVEL CHANGE MUST BE
TAPERED 1/4" AT A TIME AS REQ'D PER CBC)
22. PROJECTIONS FROM WALLS LESS THAN 80" ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR SHALL NOT PROJECT MORE THAN
4" FROM THE WALL SURFACE OR MUST HAVE FLOOR LEVEL BARRIERS 27" MAX. HIGH MEETING CBC
CANE REQUIREMENTS.
23. PARKING GARAGES SHALL HAVE AN UNOBSTRUCTED HEADROOM CLEARANCE OF NOT LESS THAN 7'-0"
ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR (EXCLUDING THE FIRST 4.5' ABOVE HOOD OF PARKING STALL WHERE CLR
24. HEIGHT IS ALLOWED TO BE LOWER PER MUNICIPAL CODE).
23. ALL ENTRANCES AND VERTICAL CLEARANCES WITHIN PARKING STRUCTURES SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM
VERTICAL CLEARANCE OF 8'-2" TO LOWEST OBSTRUCTION WHERE REQUIRED FOR ACCESS TO
ACCESSIBLE PARKING STALLS
24. PROVIDE AN APPROVED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PER NFPA 13 OR 13R, AND CFC 907.2.9, SUBMIT PLANS FOR
APPROVAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
25. FLOOR AND WALL FINISH AROUND AND WITHIN 2' PERPENDICULAR TO ALL PRIMARY NON-RESIDENTIAL
ENTRIES SHALL OF NONABSORBENT MATERIAL (STUCCO, TILE, EXPOSED CONCRETE, OR OTHER
APPROVED NONABSORBENT MATERIAL)
26. COMMON USE OR PUBLIC USE SYSTEM INTERFACE OF COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS BETWEEEN MOBILITY
FEATURE RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND BUILDING ENTRY/ CALL SYSTEM SHALL INCLUDE THE CAPABILITY OF
SUPPORTING VOICE AND TTY COMMUNICATION WITH THE RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNIT INTERFACE
ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLES (ON BRANCH CIRCUITS OF 30 AMPERE OR LESS), COMMUNICATION
RECEPTACLES, CONTROLS, AND SWITCHES SHALL BE LOCATED NO MORE THAN 44” MEASURED FROM THE
TOP OF THE RECEPTACLE NOR LESS THAN 15” MEASURED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE RECEPTACLE TO THE
LEVEL OF THE FINISHED FLOOR. IF REACH IS OVER A PHYSICAL BARRIER (COUNTERTOP ETC.) RECEPTACLES
SHALL BE LOCATED WITHIN REACH RANGES SPECIFIED IN THE FOLLOWING: ADAPTABLE UNITS: CBC
11A-1138A.3. MOBILITY FEATURE UNITS AND COMMON AREAS: CBC 11B-FIGURE 308.2.2 AND 11B FIGURE 308.3.3
1. FOR MAX ALLOWED BLD AREA CALS SEE:.........................................................................................................
2. FOR ASSEMBLIES, FIRE RATINGS, AND EXITING DIAGRAMS SEE:.............................................................
3. FOR ACOUSTICAL DETAILS AND INFO SEE:..................................................................................................
4. FOR CBC 11A ACCESSIBILITY GENERAL NOTES WITHIN ADAPTABLE UNIT SEE: ..................................
5. FOR CBC 11B ACCESSIBILITY GENERAL NOTES WITHIN MOBILITY
UNITS AND COMMON AREAS SEE NOTES SERIES STARTING ON:............................................................
6. FOR ACCESSIBILITY GENERAL SIGNAGE SEE:..............................................................................................
SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0"
0 2'4'8'12'
NORTH
FANS SHALL BE ENERGY STAR COMPLIANT AND BE DUCTED TO TERMINATE TO
THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING.
FANS, NOT FUNCTIONING AS A COMPONENT OF A WHOLE HOUSE VENTILATION
SYSTEM, MUST BE CONTROLLED BY A HUMIDITY CONTROL.EQEQEQ EQ EQ
EQ EQ
SPRINKLER HEAD (WHERE
OCCURS), SEE FIRE PROT.
DWGS.
CORRIDOR LIGHTING PER
ELECT. DWGS.
TYP. CORRIDOR SOFFIT LIGHTING LAYOUT
1HR RATED EXTERIOR WALL
ASSEMBLY PER TABLE 601
SEE DETAIL ...........................
1HR RATED CORRIDOR &
UNIT DEMISING WALL FIRE
PARTITION
SEE DETAIL ...........................
FIRE RATED ASSEMBLY LEGEND
FOR PENETRATION THROUGH FIRE
PARTITIONS, FIRE BARRIERS, AND
HORIZONTAL ASSEMBLIES
(FLOOR/CEILING ASSEMBLIES)
SEE: ..................................................
FOR TYPICAL ACOUSTICAL DTLS
SEE (DTLS ARE GENERIC AND ONLY INTENDED TO
ADDRESS ACOUSTICAL ISSUES)....................
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ACCESS PANEL AT LEVEL 3, 1 HOUR FIRE RATED 20"x30" MIN. ATTIC ACCESS. ATTIC SPACE
SHALL BE 30" OR GREATER IN CLEAR HEIGHT ABOVE AN ACCESS OPENING AT LEAST 30
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INDICATES CORRIDOR RECESSED DOWNLIGHT, SEE ELECTRICAL PLANS FOR EMERGENCY
LIGHT LOCATIONS
INDICATES SURFACE MOUNTED EXTERIOR BUILDING LIGHT, SEE ELECTRICAL PLANS
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UNIT PLAN GENERAL NOTES:
1. SEE ELECTRICAL FOR LIGHT FIXTURE INFO.
2. PROVIDE A SMOKE ALARM AT EACH SLEEPING UNIT AND AT ROOMS OUTSIDE OF EACH SLEEPING AREA
PER 2022 CBC 907.2.11.2 SMOKE ALARM SHALL BE INTERCONNECTED HARD-WIRED WITH BATTERY
BACKUP AND SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 72 SECTION 29.11.3.4 SPECIFIC
LOCATION
a. SPECIFIC LOCATION REQUIREMENTS OF SMOKE ALARMS AND SMOKE DETECTORS SHALL BE PER
2022 CBC 907.2.11.8.
1) SMOKE ALARMS AND SMOKE DETECTORS SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 36 INCHES (HORIZONTALLY)
FROM THE DOOR OPENING INTO A BATHROOMCONTAINING A SHOWER OR TUB
2) WHERE WITHIN 10 AND 20 FEET ALONG A HORIZONTAL FLOW PATH FROM A STATIONARY OR FIXED
COOKING APPLIANCE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH AN ALARMSILENCING MEANS OR USE
PHOTOELECTRIC DETECTION
3) WHERE WITHIN 6 FEET (RADIAL DISTANCE) FROM A COOKING APPLIANCE, PHOTOELECTRIC
SMOKE ALARMS SHALL BE PERMITTED TO BE INSTALLED.
4) SMOKE ALARM AND SMOKE DETECTOR SHALL NOT BE INSTALL WITHIN AN AREA OF EXCLUSION
DETERMINED BY A 10-FOOT RADIAL DISTANCEALONG A HORIZONTAL FLOW PATH FROM A
STATIONARY OR FIXED COOKING APPLIANCE
3. PROVIDE CARBON MONOXIDE SENSORS AT UNITS PER 2022 CBC 915.4.1. CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
SHALL BE INTERCONNECTED HARDWIRED WITH BATTERY BACKUP. UNIT SHALL BE SFM-APPROVED
4. WHERE MORE THAN ONE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS REQUIRED WITHIN A DWELLING UNIT OR WITHIN
A SLEEPING UNIT THE ALARMS SHOULD BE INTERCONNECTED SUCH THAT THE ACTIVATION OF ONE
ALARM ACTIVATES ALL THE ALARMS IN THE INDIVIDUAL UNIT PER 2022 CBC 915.4.5
5. SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE SENSORS AT ALL LOCATION WITHIN UNIT TO BE CAPABLE OF
SUPPORTING VISIBLE ALARM NOTIFICATION DEVICE PER 2022 CBC 907.5.2.3.3, 915.7, AND NFPA 72
6. UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE, ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE TO FACE OF FRAMING
7. VERIFY ALL MANUFACTURED PRODUCT SIZE & INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTALL ALL
PRODUCTS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THEIR LISTING AND MFG. MANUFACTURED PRODUCT
REQUIREMENTS AND LISTINGS TAKE PRECEDENT OVER INFORMATION INDICATED HEREWITH. NOTIFY
ARCHITECT OF ANY CONFLICT PRIOR TO PROCEEDING
8. SEE KITCHEN INTERIOR ELEVATIONS FOR SQUARE FOOTAGE VALUES AT SHELVING PER STORAGE
REQUIREMENTS 2016 CBC 11B-804.5.
9. FOR ANY DISHWASHERS INCLUDED IN OR OVER THE LIVING SPACE, INSTALL ONE OR MORE OF THE
FOLLOWING:
- A DRAIN AND DRAIN PAN
- AN ACCESSIBLE SINGLE-THROW SUPPLY VALVE
- A LEAK DETECTION DEVICE THAT CAN CUT THE WATER SUPPLY
LEGEND
SMOKE/ CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR COMBO - SEE ELECTRICAL
SMOKE DETECTOR - SEE ELECTRICAL
ELECTRIC SUB PANEL RECESS INTO WALL FRAMING PRE-BD. STUDS W/ TYPE
"X" GYP. BD. PER DETAIL...............................................................................................
ADD LABEL TO PANEL THAT READS "FOR MAINTENANCE PESONNEL ONLY"
AND "TEL. NO, OF MANAGEMENT FOR TENANT TO CALL.
30" by 48" CLEAR FLOOR SPACE
CENTERED FOR PARALLEL OR
FORWARD APPROACH U.O.N.2'-6"4'-0"
ø 5 ' - 0 "
60" DIA WHEELCHAIR
TURINING CLEARANCE--MANEUVERING CLEARANCE AT DOOR WITH
BOTH CLOSER AND LATCHES
MANEUVERING CLEARANCE AT
DOOR WITHOUT CLOSER OR
LATCHES
1'-6"4'-0"4'-0"1'-6"
1'-0"
SOFFIT NOTES:
+8'-0" = DROPPED LIGHT GAUGE MTL SOFFIT JOIST AND CRIPPLERS SPACED 16" 0.C. BELOW
RATED FLOOR/CLG. OR ROOF/CLG ASSEMBLY. DIMENSION INDICATED IS TO FINISHED FACE
OF CEILING. JOIST SIZE TO COMPLY W/ STEEL MFG SPAN CHART. VERIFY THAT ALL REQ'D
DUCTS, PIPES, ETC WILL FIT IN SOFFIT PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. PRE-BD ALL WALLS THAT
EXTEND ABOVE SOFFITED AREAS WITH 5/8" TYPE "X" GYP BD. CEILING ELEVATIONS SHOWN
ARE MINIMUM, CEILINGS/ SOFFITS SHALL NOT BE ANY LOWER THAN REQUIRED.
+7-0" = DROP SOFFITS TO TOP OF KITCHEN WALL CABINETS. SOFFIT FRAMING SHALL
EXTEND 1" BEYOND EDGE OF CABINET BOX ON ALL SIDES (EXCEPT WHERE DYING INTO A
WALL) BOTTOM OF SOFFIT FRAMING TO OCCUR AS INDICATED ON CEILING PLAN. (U.O.N.)
ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR.
FOR FIRE RATING INFORMATION
SEE SHEETS: A811 & A812
WALL MOUNTED LIGHT FIXTURE CENTERED OVER DOOR OPENING - SEE ELECTRICAL
CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE - SEE ELECTRICAL
ENERGYSTAR COMBINATION EXHAUST FAN/LIGHT FIXTURE - SEE ELEC'L & MECH'L
UNIT ENTRY SCONCE - SEE ELECTRICAL
ALIGN WALL INTERIOR FINISH TO BE ALIGNED, STAGGER FRAMING AS REQUIRED
DOORS CLEARANCES (2% MAX SLOPE IN ANY DIRECTION) TO BE 5'-0" AT MOBILITY UNITS AND COMMON
DOORS, BUT MAY BE 44" AT ADAPTABLE UNITS. INTERIOR DOORS AT ADAPTABLE UNITS SHALL PROVIDE
MINIMUM 42"LENGTH ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DOOR PER 1132A.5.1.-1'-6"3'-8"1'-10"
UNIT A1 CLOSET DOOR CLEARANCE
UNIT FINISH NOTES / LEGEND
1. ALL BATHROOMS TO INCLUDE MOST CURRENT OWNER SPECIFICATIONS. CONTRACTOR TO
CONFIRM PRIOR TO FINALIZING CONTRACT
2. INTERIOR WALL AND CEILING GYPSUM BOARD WILL BE 5/8" TYPE "X" GYP BD UNLESS INDICATED
OTHERWISE IN FIRE ASSEMBLY DETAILS
3. ALL WALLS WITHIN BATHROOM AREAS TO RECEIVE 5/8" TYPE "X" PAPERLESS GYP BD. PREBOARD
BEHIND TUB/SHOWER ENCLOSURE TO 5/8" TYPE "X" PAPERLESS GYP BD. (CEILING IN BATHROOM
(DUE TO PAPERLESS GYP BD PRODUCT LIMITATIONS TO BE PAPER FACED)
4. BUILD UP SUB-FLOOR AT HARD SURFACE FLOORING TO FLUSH-OUT FINISH WITH CARPETING
(WHERE OCCURS)
5. TRANSITION BETWEEN FINISHED FLOOR SURFACE (CHANGES IN LEVEL) MUST COMPLY WITH 2022
CBC 11B-303
6. PROVIDE SHELVES AND RODS WITHIN ALL CLOSETS. SHELVES TO BE 3/4" THK. MDF RODS SHALL
BE 1 1/4" DIA. WOOD (UNFINISHED). PROVIDE CONCEALED 2X BLOCKING WITHIN WALLS FOR SHELF
AND POLE BRACKET SUPPORT, VERIFY SUPPORT LOCATION REQUIREMENTS WITH SUPPLIER.
PROVIDE AS FOLLOWS:
a. ADAPTABLE UNIT COAT CLOSET & STANDARD BEDROOM CLOSET:
• SINGLE SHELF 68" AFF
• SINGLE ROD 66" AFF
b. ADAPTABLE WALK IN CLOSETS:
• DOUBLE SHELF - 42" AFF & 82" AFF
• DOUBLE ROD - 40" AFF & 80" AFF
c. PANTRY / LINEN & MANGERS UNIT WASHER/DRYER CLOSET
• 3 FIXED & 2 ADJUSTABLE SHELVES - EVENLY SPACED U.O.N.
7. FOR FLOOR FINISH TRANSITION REFER TO SHEET:.........................................................................
PROVIDE VYNAL FLOORING THROUGH ENTIRE UNIT, VERIFY SPEC WITH OWNER PRIOR TO
BIDDING
FOR ADDITIONAL UNIT FINISH INFO SEE: .................................................................................................- /A852- /A822
1. COMPOSITE BUILDING PLANS ARE PROVIDED FOR PLAN TO PLAN RELATIONSHIPS, OVERALL BUILDING
DIMENSIONS, AND BUILDING COMPONENTS NOT OTHERWISE SHOWN ON ENLARGED PLANS, ETC. REFER
TO ENLARGED PLANS FOR INFORMATION NOT HEREIN SHOWN. INFORMATION AT ENLARGED PLANS
TAKES PRECEDENT OVER INFORMATION HEREWITH SHOWN. WHEN CONFLICTS EXIST OR INFORMATION
IS UNCLEAR, CONSULT WITH ARCHITECT BEFORE PROCEEDING.
2. DIMENSIONS SHOWN, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED OR INDICATED, ARE TO THE FACE OF STUD.
3. ALL EXTERIOR WALLS TO RECEIVE SHEATHING.
4. REFER TO SHEET FOR TYPICAL FLOOR AND WALL ACOUSTIC ISOLATION REQUIREMENTS.
5. REFER TO SHEET FOR BUILDING CODE EXITING, OCCUPANT LOAD AND TRAVEL DISTANCE CODE
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION.
6. REFER TO ELECTRICAL PLANS FOR ALL EXIT SIGN LOCATIONS, TYPE AND CIRCUITING FOR EXIT SIGNS
REQUIRED PER C.B.C. SECTION 1013 AND CODE SUB-SECTIONS THEREIN.
7. REFER TO ELECTRICAL PLANS FOR ALL FOOT-CANDLE DISTRIBUTION PLANS FOR LIGHT LEVEL
COMPLIANCE WITH C.B.C. SECTION 1008.1.
8. EXIT SIGNS SHALL BE INTERNALLY OR EXTERNALLY ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES AND SHALL BE
CONNECTED TO AN EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM THAT WILL PROVIDED ILLUMINATION OF NOT LESS
THAN 90 MIN. IN CASE OF PRIMARY POWER LOSS (1013.3 - 1013.6.3)
9. INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SIGNS SHALL BE LISTED AND LABELED AND SHALL BE INSTALLED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND CHAPTER 27. EXTERNALLY
ILLUMINATED EXIT SIGNS SHALL COMPLY WITH THE GRAPHICS AND POWER SOURCE REQUIREMENTS IN
SECTION 1013.6. WHEN THE FACE OF AN EXIT SIGN IS ILLUMINATED FROM AN EXTERNAL SOURCE, IT
SHALL HAVE AN INTENSITY OF NOT LESS THAN 5-FOOT-CANDLES (54 LUX)
10. THE MEANS OF EGRESS, INCLUDING THE EXIT DISCHARGE, SHALL BE ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES THAT
THE BUILDING SPACE SERVED BY THE MEANS OF EGRESS IS OCCUPIED. THE MEANS OF EGRESS
ILLUMINATION LEVEL SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN ONE FOOT CANDLE AT THE WALKING SURFACE. (1008.1)
BOXED NUMBER INDICATES SPECIFIC UNIT PLAN NUMBER INTENDED FOR COORDINATION AND
IDENTIFICATION OF LOCATION DURING CONSTRUCTION. CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE THIS
NUMBER AFFIXED AND MAINTAINED AT EACH UNIT MAIN ENTRY DOOR THROUGH THE
DURATION OF CONSTRUCTION. THIS NUMBER IS INTENDED TO BE THE LEGAL ADDRESS.
INDICATES SEMI-RECESSED FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINET PROVIDE POTTER ROMER 7320
(STAINLESS STEEL). PROVIDE SURFACE MOUNTED AT CONC. WALLS AND COLUMNS. INSTALL
PER .................
BB CABINET OR EQUAL WITH 2A,10B,C EXTINGUISHER. LOCATE IN CONFORMANCE WITH
CBC/CFC 906 FOR LIGHT HAZARD AREAS 75' MAX. TRAVEL DISTANCE FROM FURTHEST
ACCESSIBLE USABLE SPACE.
ILLUMINATED EXIT SIGN - SEE ELECT. DWGS. EXIT SIGNS SHALL BE ILLUMINATED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CBC 1013.3 .
OCCUPANT LOAD SIGN. SIGN SHALL BE OF APPROVED LEGIBLE DESIGN AND SHALL BE
MAINTAINED BY OWNER OR AUTHORIZED AGENT
CLASS I STANDPIPE WITH OUTLET AT EACH FLOOR LANDING AND ON ROOF. OUTLET SHALL BE
NO LESS THAN 2' AND NO MORE THAN 4' ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR LEVEL (SEE FIRE DRAWINGS)
INTERIOR TO EXTERIOR : DIFFERENTIATES INTERIOR CORRIDORS FROM EXTERIOR
CORRIDORS. corridors walls and ceiling in exterior area to be finished with stucco
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COMPOSITE BUILDING PLAN NOTES COMPOSITE BUILDING PLAN LEGEND
EXT.
11. THE POWER SUPPLY FOR MEANS OF EGRESS ILLUMINATION SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE PREMISES'
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY (CBC 1008.3). IN THE EVENT OF POWER SUPPLY FAILURE, AN EMERGENCY POWER
SYSTEM SHALL PROVIDE POWER FOR A DURATION NOT LESS THAN 90 MIN. AND SHALL CONSIST OF
STORAGE BATTERIES, UNIT EQUIPMENT OR AN ON-SITE GENERATOR. THE INSTALLATION OF THE
EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2702. IN THE EVENT OF POWER
SUPPLY FAILURE, THE EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHALL AUTOMATICALLY ILLUMINATE THE
FOLLOWING AREAS:
A. AISLES AND UNENCLOSED EGRESS STAIRWAYS IN ROOMS AND SPACES THAT ARE REQUIRED TO
HAVE TWO OR MORE MEANS OF EGRESS.
B. CORRIDORS, EXIT ENCLOSURES AND EXIT PASSAGEWAYS IN BUILDING REQUIRED TO HAVE TWO
OR MORE EXITS.
C. EXTERIOR EGRESS COMPONENTS AT OTHER THAN THE LEVEL OF EXIT DISCHARGE UNTIL EXIT
DISCHARGE IS ACCOMPLISHED FOR BUILDINGS REQUIRED TO HAVE TWO OR MORE EXITS.
INTERIOR EXIT DISCHARGE ELEMENTS, AS PERMITTED IN SECTION 1027.1, IN BUILDINGS REQUIRED
TO HAVE TWO OR MORE EXITS.
D. EXTERIOR LANDINGS, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 1008.1.6, FOR EXIT DISCHARGE DOORWAYS IN
BUILDINGS REQUIRED TO HAVE TWO OR MORE EXITS.
E. ROOMS AND SPACES PER CBC 1008.3.3 SHALL AUTOMATICALLY ILLUMINATE IN THE EVENT OF
POWER LOSS
12. EMERGENCY LIGHTING SHALL BE PROVIDED AT EXTERIOR LANDINGS OF EXIT DISCHARGE DOORWAYS
FOR BUILDINGS REQUIRED TO HAVE MORE THAN ONE EXIT. CBC 1008.3. EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM
SHALL PROVIDE POWER FOR AT LEAST 90 MINUTES AND COMPLY WITH CFC 604 AND 1008.3.4
13. PROVIDE FIRE/SMOKE DAMPERS AT DUCT PENETRATIONS OF 1-HOUR CORRIDOR WALLS. FOR
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SEE GENERAL NOTE 30 .........................................................................
14. WALL AND CEILING FINISHES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE FLAME SPREAD CLASSIFICATIONS IN CBC 803.9.
FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SEE "CODE NOTES"........................................................................
15. INTERIOR FLOOR FINISH AND FLOOR COVERING MATERIALS SHALL COMPLY WITH CBC 804. FOR
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SEE "CODE NOTES".................................................................................
16. DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND TRIM INSTALLED IN BUILDINGS GOVERNED BY THE SFM SHALL COMPLY
WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CBC 806
17. FIREBLOCKING SHALL BE INSTALLED IN COMBUSTIBLE CONCEALED LOCATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
CBC 718.2 IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
A. FURRED SPACES & PARALLEL ROWS OF STUDS OR STAGGERED STUDS VERTICALLY AT THE
CEILING/FLOOR LEVELS & HORIZONTALLY AT INTERVALS NOT EXCEEDING 10 FEET.
B. AT ALL INTERCONNECTIONS BETWEEN (B/W) CONCEALED VERTICAL STUD WALL/PARTITION
SPACES & CONCEALED HORIZONAL SPACES CREATED BY ASSEMBLY OF FLOOR JOISTS/TRUSSES,
& B/W CONCEALED VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL SPACES SUCH AS OCCUR AT SOFFITS, DROP
CEILINGS, COVE CEILINGS & SIMILAR LOCATIONS.
C. IN CONCEALED SPACES BETWEEN STAIR STRINGERS AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE RUN,
ENCLOSED SPACES UNDER STAIR SHALL ALSO COMPLY WITH CBC 1011.7.3.
D. WITHIN CONCEALED SPACES OF EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE
EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS FIRE BLOCKING SHALL BE INSTALLED AT MAX INTERVALS
OF 20' IN EITHER DIRECTION SO THAT THERE WILL BE NO CONCEALED SPACE EXCEEDING 100 SF
BETWEEN FIRE BLOCKING
18. ALL LOCATIONS OF GRADE LEVEL PARKING (OTHER THAN VEHICULAR RAMP) SHALL NOT BE SLOPED
MORE THAN 2% MAX.
19. NOT USED
20. WALKWAYS, BALCONIES, CORRIDORS, EXIT SHALL NOT HAVE A CROSS SLOPE (SLOPE PERPENDICULAR
TO THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL) MORE THAN 2%
21. LEVEL LANDINGS (SLOPE LESS THAN 2% IN ANY DIRECTION) MUST BE PROVIDED ON BOTH SIDES OF ALL
DOORS PER CBC. THRESHOLD TOTAL CHANGE IN LEVEL SHALL NOT EXCEED 1/2" HEIGHT OF FLOOR
LEVEL CHANGE INCLUDING HEIGHT OF THRESHOLD PLATE (NOTE THAT 1/2" LEVEL CHANGE MUST BE
TAPERED 1/4" AT A TIME AS REQ'D PER CBC)
22. PROJECTIONS FROM WALLS LESS THAN 80" ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR SHALL NOT PROJECT MORE THAN
4" FROM THE WALL SURFACE OR MUST HAVE FLOOR LEVEL BARRIERS 27" MAX. HIGH MEETING CBC
CANE REQUIREMENTS.
23. PARKING GARAGES SHALL HAVE AN UNOBSTRUCTED HEADROOM CLEARANCE OF NOT LESS THAN 7'-0"
ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR (EXCLUDING THE FIRST 4.5' ABOVE HOOD OF PARKING STALL WHERE CLR
24. HEIGHT IS ALLOWED TO BE LOWER PER MUNICIPAL CODE).
23. ALL ENTRANCES AND VERTICAL CLEARANCES WITHIN PARKING STRUCTURES SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM
VERTICAL CLEARANCE OF 8'-2" TO LOWEST OBSTRUCTION WHERE REQUIRED FOR ACCESS TO
ACCESSIBLE PARKING STALLS
24. PROVIDE AN APPROVED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PER NFPA 13 OR 13R, AND CFC 907.2.9, SUBMIT PLANS FOR
APPROVAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
25. FLOOR AND WALL FINISH AROUND AND WITHIN 2' PERPENDICULAR TO ALL PRIMARY NON-RESIDENTIAL
ENTRIES SHALL OF NONABSORBENT MATERIAL (STUCCO, TILE, EXPOSED CONCRETE, OR OTHER
APPROVED NONABSORBENT MATERIAL)
26. COMMON USE OR PUBLIC USE SYSTEM INTERFACE OF COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS BETWEEEN MOBILITY
FEATURE RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND BUILDING ENTRY/ CALL SYSTEM SHALL INCLUDE THE CAPABILITY OF
SUPPORTING VOICE AND TTY COMMUNICATION WITH THE RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNIT INTERFACE
ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLES (ON BRANCH CIRCUITS OF 30 AMPERE OR LESS), COMMUNICATION
RECEPTACLES, CONTROLS, AND SWITCHES SHALL BE LOCATED NO MORE THAN 44” MEASURED FROM THE
TOP OF THE RECEPTACLE NOR LESS THAN 15” MEASURED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE RECEPTACLE TO THE
LEVEL OF THE FINISHED FLOOR. IF REACH IS OVER A PHYSICAL BARRIER (COUNTERTOP ETC.) RECEPTACLES
SHALL BE LOCATED WITHIN REACH RANGES SPECIFIED IN THE FOLLOWING: ADAPTABLE UNITS: CBC
11A-1138A.3. MOBILITY FEATURE UNITS AND COMMON AREAS: CBC 11B-FIGURE 308.2.2 AND 11B FIGURE 308.3.3
1. FOR MAX ALLOWED BLD AREA CALS SEE:.........................................................................................................
2. FOR ASSEMBLIES, FIRE RATINGS, AND EXITING DIAGRAMS SEE:.............................................................
3. FOR ACOUSTICAL DETAILS AND INFO SEE:..................................................................................................
4. FOR CBC 11A ACCESSIBILITY GENERAL NOTES WITHIN ADAPTABLE UNIT SEE: ..................................
5. FOR CBC 11B ACCESSIBILITY GENERAL NOTES WITHIN MOBILITY
UNITS AND COMMON AREAS SEE NOTES SERIES STARTING ON:............................................................
6. FOR ACCESSIBILITY GENERAL SIGNAGE SEE:..............................................................................................
SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0"
0 2'4'8'12'
NORTH
FANS SHALL BE ENERGY STAR COMPLIANT AND BE DUCTED TO TERMINATE TO
THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING.
FANS, NOT FUNCTIONING AS A COMPONENT OF A WHOLE HOUSE VENTILATION
SYSTEM, MUST BE CONTROLLED BY A HUMIDITY CONTROL.EQEQEQ EQ EQ
EQ EQ
SPRINKLER HEAD (WHERE
OCCURS), SEE FIRE PROT.
DWGS.
CORRIDOR LIGHTING PER
ELECT. DWGS.
TYP. CORRIDOR SOFFIT LIGHTING LAYOUT
1HR RATED EXTERIOR WALL
ASSEMBLY PER TABLE 601
SEE DETAIL ...........................
1HR RATED CORRIDOR &
UNIT DEMISING WALL FIRE
PARTITION
SEE DETAIL ...........................
FIRE RATED ASSEMBLY LEGEND
FOR PENETRATION THROUGH FIRE
PARTITIONS, FIRE BARRIERS, AND
HORIZONTAL ASSEMBLIES
(FLOOR/CEILING ASSEMBLIES)
SEE: ..................................................
FOR TYPICAL ACOUSTICAL DTLS
SEE (DTLS ARE GENERIC AND ONLY INTENDED TO
ADDRESS ACOUSTICAL ISSUES)....................
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ACCESS PANEL AT LEVEL 3, 1 HOUR FIRE RATED 20"x30" MIN. ATTIC ACCESS. ATTIC SPACE
SHALL BE 30" OR GREATER IN CLEAR HEIGHT ABOVE AN ACCESS OPENING AT LEAST 30
SQ.FT IN AREA. CBC 1208.2. SEE /----
INDICATES DOWNSPOUT. TO MATCH ADJACENET WALL COLORDS
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INDICATES CORRIDOR RECESSED DOWNLIGHT, SEE ELECTRICAL PLANS FOR EMERGENCY
LIGHT LOCATIONS
INDICATES SURFACE MOUNTED EXTERIOR BUILDING LIGHT, SEE ELECTRICAL PLANS
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY:
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
City of Santa Ana
Clerk of the Council
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
Attention: Clerk of the Council
Free Recording pursuant to
Government Code 27383
DENSITY BONUS HOUSING AGREEMENT WITH DECLARATION OF
COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
2130 East Fourth Street, Santa Ana, California; APN: 400-091-23
This DENSITY BONUS HOUSING AGREEMENT WITH DECLARATION OF
COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS (“Agreement”), is made and entered into
this day of , 2025, for reference purposes only, by and between the City of Santa
Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation of the State of California (“City”), and Olive Crest,
a California nonprofit corporation (“Developer”). City and Developer are sometimes referred to
collectively as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party.”
RECITALS
A. Developer is the owner of that certain property located within the City of Santa
Ana, County of Orange, State of California, commonly known as
2130 East Fourth Street, Santa Ana, California, and legally described as set forth in
Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as if set forth
in full (“Property”).
B. Developer is proposing to develop a residential development consisting of no more
than fifteen (15) units, three (3) of which are proposed as very-low income
residential rental units on the Property, as more particularly set forth in Density
Bonus Application No. DBA-2025-03 (“Project”).
C. Santa Ana Municipal Code sections 41-1600, et seq. (“City Density Bonus for
Affordable Housing”), and California Government Code sections 65915, et seq.
(“State Density Bonus Law”), set forth a process to provide increased residential
densities and incentives, concessions, and waivers to property owners or developers
who restrict a portion of their residential development to low income, very-low
income, seniors or other qualified households, as specified. These regulations are
intended to materially assist the housing industry in providing adequate and
affordable housing for all economic segments of the community and to provide a
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balance of housing opportunities for very-low income, low income, seniors and
other qualified households throughout the City.
D. The Project is proposing a total number of fifteen (15) residential rental units,
including three (3) units for Very-Low Income Tenants, as defined herein, and
proposes to utilize the existing parking lot to satisfy the parking requirements of
state law.
E. The Project complies with the affordability requirements for a housing
development as set forth in the State Density Bonus Law and City Density Bonus
for Affordable Housing.
F. In light of the purpose of the State Density Bonus Law and City Density Bonus for
Affordable Housing, and the express provisions of Government Code Sections
65915(d)(1)(2)(C), the City has determined that the Project is eligible for three (3)
incentives or concessions, and waivers as prescribed by the State Density Bonus
Law.
G. This Agreement, and the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference, are intended to set forth the terms and conditions for the implementation
of the Project’s requirement to provide affordable housing units in exchange for
receiving the density bonus, concession and waivers set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals, which are incorporated herein
by this reference, and of the mutual covenants contained herein, and for other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as
follows:
1. DEFINITIONS AND EXHIBITS
1.1 Definitions. In addition to the terms that may be defined elsewhere in this
Agreement, the following terms when used in this Agreement shall be defined as follows:
1.1.1 "Adjusted for family size appropriate to the unit" shall have the
meaning set forth by Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5(h).
1.1.2 "Affordable Rent" means the maximum Monthly Rent that may be
charged to and paid by an Eligible Household for the Affordable Units, as required by the terms
of this Agreement, and which shall not exceed the amount of Affordable Rent authorized by
California Health and Safety Code Section 50053 and pursuant to implementing regulations
published by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, as determined
from the Median Income for Orange County, as defined below in Section 1.1.16. The Affordable
Rent shall be adjusted to reflect a reasonable utilities allowance for utilities paid by the household
using the Santa Ana Housing Authority Multi-Family Housing Utility Allowance Schedule, and
shall be updated no less than annually.
1.1.3 “Affordable Rent Schedule” means a rent schedule established as of the
date of issuance of an occupancy permit (exclusive of tenant utility payments or security deposits)
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for the required number/percentage of the total number of units in the Project which are to be
rented or available for rent to Eligible Households. The Affordable Rent Schedule shall be
established at the time of the issuance of the occupancy permit (“Initial Rent Schedule”) and shall
be created in accordance with the Orange County, California Primary Metropolitan Statistical Area
(“PMSA”) as published by the California Department of Housing and Community Development
(“HCD”), adjusted for family size, and shall be updated no less than annually.
1.1.4 "Affordable Units(s)" means the three (3) unit(s), which shall each be two-
bedroom units. Any change to the number, bedroom size, or distribution of Affordable Units is
subject to City Manager approval.
1.1.5 "Agreement" means this Density Bonus Housing Agreement.
1.1.6 "City" means the City of Santa Ana, California
1.1.7 "City Council" means the City Council of the City of Santa Ana.
1.1.8 "City Attorney" means the City Attorney for the City of Santa Ana.
1.1.9 "City Manager" means the City Manager for the City of Santa Ana.
1.1.10 "City's Planning Commission" means the Planning Commission for the
City of Santa Ana.
1.1.11 “Density Bonus Application” shall mean the Density Bonus Application
No. 2025-03 for the Project.
1.1.12 "Developer" means Olive Crest, a California nonprofit corporation, and its
permitted successors and assigns to all or any part of the Property, Project or this Agreement.
1.1.13 "Effective Date" means the date the Developer and the City shall record or
cause to be recorded in the Official Records for Orange County, California, an executed original
of this Agreement, pursuant to section 4.1 herein.
1.1.14 "Eligible Household" means a Household whose income does not exceed
the “Very-Low Income Tenant” qualifying limit as defined herein.
1.1.15 "Household" means all persons residing in a Unit.
1.1.16 "Median Income" means the Orange County, California area median
income, adjusted for family size pursuant to California Health and Safety Code § 50052.5(h), as
periodically published by HCD.
1.1.17 "Monthly Rent" means the total of monthly payments for: (a) use and
occupancy of each Affordable Unit and land and facilities associated therewith; (b) any separately
charged fees or service charges assessed by Developer which are required of all tenants, other than
security deposits, application fees or credit check fees; (c) a reasonable allowance for an adequate
level of service of utilities not included in (a) or (b) above, including garbage collection, sewer,
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water, electricity, gas and other heating, cooking and refrigeration fuels, but not including
telephone or cable service, to the extent applicable and charged to tenant; and, (d) possessory
interest, taxes or other fees or charges assessed for use of the land and facilities associated
therewith by a public or private entity other than Developer. In the event that certain utility charges
are paid by the landlord rather than the tenant, no utility allowance shall be deducted from the rent
for that type of utility charge.
1.1.18 "Project" means that certain affordable residential development as more
particularly described in the Recitals and Section 2 of this Agreement.
1.1.19 "Property" means that certain real property more particularly described in
the legal description in Exhibit A and improvements thereon.
1.1.20 "State Density Bonus Law" means Government Code sections 65915, et
seq., as they exist on the Effective Date.
1.1.21 "Term" means the period during which this Agreement shall be in full
force and effect, as provided for in Section 5.1 below.
1.1.22 "Unit" means a residential dwelling unit within the Project to be
constructed or caused to be constructed by Developer pursuant to this Agreement.
1.1.23 "Unrestricted Units" means the Units within the Project to be constructed
or caused to be constructed by Developer to a Household without restriction.
1.1.24 “Very-Low Income Tenant(s)” means a Household whose income does
not exceed fifty (50%) of the area median income for the Orange County, California PMSA,
adjusted for household size, as published by HCD.
1.2 Exhibits. The following documents are attached to, and by this reference made
a part of, this Agreement:
1.2.1 Exhibit A – Legal Description of the Property
1.2.2 Exhibit B – Tenant Verification
1.2.3 Exhibit C – Annual Tenant Recertification
1.2.4 Exhibit D – Annual Rental Housing Compliance Report
1.2.5 Exhibit E – Notice of Affordability Restrictions on Transfer of Property
2. DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY
2.1 Project. Developer shall develop, operate, and maintain, or cause the
development, operation and maintenance of, the Property as fifteen (15) unit rental residential
community, with three (3) Affordable Units for Eligible Households.
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2.2 Density Bonus. The Project shall have fifteen (15) Units, to be rented, occupied,
operated, and maintained pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Developer
understands and agrees that Developer is not requesting an increase in density and that this
Agreement does not allow or approve an increase in residential density over the allowed density
regulations of the City. Developer shall not construct or develop, or otherwise claim a right to
construct or develop any additional residential units on the Property under this Agreement.
2.3 Development Concessions, Incentives, and Waivers. As set forth in the City
entitlements, Developer petitioned for and is hereby granted the following concessions, incentives,
and waivers as part of the approval of Density Bonus Application:
2.3.1 Concession. In accordance with Government Code Section 65915(d)(1),
Developer is granted the following concession(s):
(a) The Project shall not be subject to the obligation to provide publicly
accessible open space, as set forth in the Metro East Mixed Use Overlay Zone, Table 2, Section
4.5.
(b) The obligation to provide private open space, as set forth in the
Metro East Mixed Use Overlay Zone, Table 2, Section 4.6, shall be reduced to zero.
(c) Developer is not required to submit a parking study.
2.3.2 Waivers. Provided that the Project complies with all other requirements of
this Agreement and the Project Approvals, the City agrees to a partial waiver of the requirement
to provide common open space, provided the Project provides a total of 2,191 square feet of
common open space, including 761 square feet of common area to include laundry amenities,
office, community room, and bathroom facilities; and 1,430 square feet of dedicated outdoor open
area to be improved with landscaping and outdoor furnishing, as set forth in the Metro East Mixed
Use Overlay Zone, Table 2, Section 4.6.
2.4 Parking Requirements. Onsite parking shall be provided in compliance with
Government Code Section 65915(p) by utilizing the existing parking on the Property for residents
of the Project. Developer represents and warrants that the existing parking on the Property
comprises of 136 parking spaces and provides adequate levels of parking for the Project, including
all required accessible parking for the Project and prospective residents. Provided that at least
twenty-three (23) parking spaces are available to residents in the Project from the existing parking,
Developer shall not be required to provide any additional parking.
2.5 No Further Concessions, Incentives, or Waivers. Developer acknowledges
and agrees that no further concessions, incentives, waivers or parking requirements are requested,
and that the terms set forth in Section 2.3 and 2.4 fully satisfies any duty City may have under the
City Density Bonus for Affordable Housing, the Density Bonus Law, or any other law or regulation
to provide any density bonus incentive or to waive any building, zoning, or other requirement in
connection with a density bonus. By this Agreement, Developer releases any and all claims
Developer may have against City in any way relating to or arising from City’s obligation to waive
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requirements of or provide development incentives pursuant to the City Density Bonus for
Affordable Housing and the Density Bonus Law applicable to the Project.
2.6 Unit Mix.
2.6.1 Unrestricted Units. The Project, for purposes of this Agreement, may have
no more than twelve (12) Unrestricted Units, inclusive of one (1) manager's unit, as set forth in
sub-paragraph 2.6.3, below, and pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Any
change to the unit distribution of the Unrestricted Units may affect the comparability of the
Affordable Units and is subject to City Manager approval.
2.6.2 Affordable Units. The Project, for purposes of this Agreement, shall have
no less than three (3) Affordable Units, for Very-Low Income Tenants, as set forth in sub-
paragraph 2.6.3, and pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Affordable Units
shall be consistent with all City approvals, comparable in bedroom distribution and amenities to
the Unrestricted Units, and shall be located throughout the Project as required under Santa Ana
Municipal Code section 41-1602(c)(5).
2.6.3 Unit Mix.
UNIT MIX
Plan # Plan A-1
@ Level 1
Plan A-1
@ Level 2
Plan A-1
@ Level 1
Plan A-1
@ Level 2
Plan A-1
@ Level 1 Total
Income Level Unrestricted Unrestricted
Very Low
Income
Tenants
Very Low
Income
Tenants
Unrestricted N/A
# of Units 6 5 2 1 1 15
# of Units as
a % of Total 40.0% 33.3% 13.3% 6.7% 6.7% 100%
Sq Ft 755 769 755 769 755 11,409
Bedrooms Two Two Two Two Two 30
2.7 Minimum Development Standards for Affordable Units. The Affordable Units
shall be constructed with the same exterior appearance and interior features, fixtures, and
amenities, and shall use the same type and quality of materials as provided for any Unrestricted
Units, regardless of whether such Unrestricted Units are in the Project.
2.8 Permits and Processing; Compliance with Laws. Developer, at its sole cost and
expense, or as otherwise set forth in a separate written agreement, shall secure or cause to be
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secured any and all permits that may be required for development of the Project by City or any
other federal, state, or local governmental entity having or claiming jurisdiction over the Property
or Project. Upon securing any and all permits, and all necessary financing and property interests,
Developer shall carry out and perform the development, operation, and maintenance of the Project
or cause the performance of the development, operation, and maintenance of the Project, in
conformity with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and all conditions of
approval issued by the City Council and City's Planning Commission for the Project. Any changes
to the Project shall be reviewed by the City to determine compliance with this Agreement. If any
changes to the Project shall materially alter the ability of Developer to comply with any terms of
this Agreement in City’s sole determination, then City and Developer shall meet and confer to
address amendments and revisions to this Agreement as necessary.
2.9 Relocation Prior to Development of Project. If relocation is required prior to the
completion of development of the Project, Developer shall have the sole and exclusive
responsibility for providing relocation assistance and paying all relocation costs as may be required
to comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations. In addition to any other indemnity
provided by Developer under this Agreement, Developer shall indemnify, defend (with counsel of
City's choosing and the consent of Developer, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, and
which may be joint defense counsel upon City's and Developer's consent), and hold harmless City
and all of its officials, officers, employees, representatives, volunteers and agents from any and all
alleged or actual claims, causes of action, liabilities, and damages from any third party for
relocation assistance, benefits and costs prior to the completion of the development of the Project.
2.10 Mechanic's Liens; Indemnification. Developer shall take all actions reasonably
necessary to remove any future mechanic's liens or other similar liens (including design
professional liens) against the Property or Project, or any part thereof, by reason of work, labor,
services, or materials supplied or claimed to have been supplied to Developer or caused by, at the
direction of, or on behalf of Developer. Prior to the recording of this Agreement (or memorandum
thereof) pursuant to Section 4.1 below, Developer shall provide evidence from the Title Company
of any new recordings against the Property or Project. City hereby reserves all rights to post notices
of non-responsibility and any other notices as may be appropriate upon a filing of a mechanic's
lien. In addition to any other indemnity provided by Developer under this Agreement, Developer
shall indemnify, defend (with counsel of City's choosing and the consent of Developer, which shall
not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed and which may be joint defense counsel
upon City's and Developer's consent), and hold harmless City and all of its officials, officers,
employees, representatives, volunteers and agents from any and all alleged or actual claims, causes
of action, liabilities, and damages from any third party by reason of a mechanic's lien or work,
labor, services, or materials supplied or claimed to have been supplied to Developer or caused by,
at the direction of, or on behalf of Developer.
3. AFFORDABILITY
3.1 Affordability Term. Each Affordable Unit shall be restricted to use and
occupancy by Eligible Households for a term of not less than fifty-five (55) years ("Affordability
Term"). The Affordability Term shall commence on the date when an Affordable Unit receives all
required occupancy permits from the City and expire on the date that is fifty-five (55) years after
the date when the Affordable Unit is first made available for occupancy to Eligible Households
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pursuant to this Agreement. The Affordability Term shall be determined for each individual
Affordable Unit.
3.2 Memorializing Commencement of Affordability Term. Developer shall keep or
cause to be kept detailed records of the commencement date of the Affordability Term for each
Affordable Unit. City shall have the right to review and verify said records to ensure that the
commencement date specified by Developer for an Affordable Unit coincides with the date that
the Affordable Unit received all permits from City required for occupancy of the Unit. In the event
that a conflict exists between the date specified by Developer for the commencement of the
Affordability Term for an Affordable Unit and the date specified by City's issuance of all required
permits for occupancy of the Unit, the date specified by City's issuance of all required permits for
occupancy of the Unit shall control.
3.3 Levels of Affordability.
3.3.1 Affordable Rent. Developer covenants that all three (3) Affordable Units
in the Project shall at all times during the Affordability Term be rented to, or held vacant and
available for immediate occupancy by an Eligible Household, at an Affordable Rent.
3.3.2 Affordable Rent for Very Low Income Tenants. The Affordable Rent for
Very Low Income Tenants shall not exceed the limits set forth in California Health and Safety
Code Section 50053 and implementing regulations, which provide that the Affordable Rent shall
not exceed thirty percent (30%) times fifty percent (50%) of the Median Income, as adjusted for
family size appropriate to the unit.
3.3.3 Affordable Rent Schedule. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy
for the Project, and on each anniversary of the issuance of the initial Certificate of Occupancy for
the Project, Developer shall provide to the City the Affordable Rent Schedule, which City shall
have not less than thirty (30) days to review and approve or disapprove, which approval shall not
be unreasonably withheld.
4. OPERATION OF THE PROJECT BY DEVELOPER
4.1 Payment of Density Bonus Setup Fee. A Density Bonus Setup Fee in the amount
of Two Thousand Five Hundred Sixty One Dollars and Seventy-Two Cents ($2,561.72), was paid
by the Developer on November 20, 2024, prior to execution of this Agreement.
4.2 Recording of Documents; Priority.
4.2.1 No later than issuance of building permits for the Project, Developer and
the City shall record or cause to be recorded in the Official Records for Orange County, California,
an executed original of this Agreement. City shall cooperate with Developer in promptly executing
in recordable form this Agreement. The date of recording of the Agreement shall be the Effective
Date of the Agreement. Upon the date of recording, the terms and conditions of this Agreement
shall be binding upon and run with the Property and Project for the Term of this Agreement. It is
the express intent and agreement between the Parties that this Agreement shall remain binding and
enforceable against the Property, the Project, and the Units to ensure compliance with the State
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Density Bonus Law and City Density Bonus Law, and to ensure the continued supply of Affordable
Units in the Project, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement.
4.2.2 The Agreement shall be recorded against the Property and have priority over
those matters of public record, except as approved in writing by the City. For purposes of this
paragraph, Developer shall provide the City with a preliminary title report for the Property dated
not less than thirty (30) days prior to the execution of this Agreement. Developer agrees and
warrants that it will exercise reasonable efforts to obtain the consent or approval to a subordination
agreement with any senior lienholders and that, if such consent or approval is not provided, this
Agreement and the benefits to Developer and the Project hereunder may be terminated by the City
with thirty (30) days' written notice.
4.3 Rental of Units. Upon the completion of construction of the Project and receipt
by Developer of all required permits for the occupancy of the Units, Developer shall rent or cause
to be rented each Affordable Unit to Eligible Households for the Affordability Term for such
Affordable Unit in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, which
provide among other terms and conditions for the rental of each Affordable Unit at an Affordable
Rent to an Eligible Household for the Affordability Term.
4.4 Occupancy Levels. Subject to state or federal laws and regulations, the number
of persons permitted to occupy each Affordable Unit shall not exceed two persons per bedroom,
plus one person. If an Eligible Household, during the terms of its tenancy, adds members that
exceed the maximum occupancy allowed under this section, Developer shall provide written
notification informing the household that: it is over-occupancy; has been placed on a waiting list
for up to one-hundred and eighty (180) days; the expiration date of the waiting list; and the terms
for terminating the lease. A written status update will be provided to the household at one-hundred
and twenty (120) days, ninety (90) days, sixty (60) days and thirty (30) days if applicable.
4.5 Use of the Property. All uses conducted on the Property by Developer,
including, without limitation, all activities undertaken by the Developer pursuant to this
Agreement, shall conform to all applicable provisions of the Santa Ana Municipal Code and other
applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. The Project shall at all times during
the Term of this Agreement be used as a rental housing complex and none of the Affordable Units
in the Project, nor shall the Property or any portion thereof, ever be used as a hotel, motel,
dormitory, fraternity or sorority house, rooming house, hospital, nursing home, sanitarium or rest
home, or be converted to condominium ownership. All of the community facilities and any social
programs provided to the Project’s residents shall be available on an equal, nondiscriminatory
basis to residents of all Units at the Project.
4.6 Maintenance. Developer shall, at all times during the term of this Agreement,
cause the Property and the Project to be maintained in a decent, safe and sanitary manner,
regardless of cause of the disrepair. Owner shall be fully and solely responsible for costs of
maintenance, repair, addition and improvements. City, and any of its employees, agents,
contractors or designees shall have the right to enter upon the Property at reasonable times and in
a reasonable manner to inspect the Project, after providing notice as follows: (i) at least a 24-hour
notice to Developer and Tenants of the Affordable Unit which will be inspected, or (ii) at least 48
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hours’ notice to Developer, which shall promptly give notice to Tenants of the Affordable Unit to
be inspected.
4.7 Affordable Rental Lease Agreement. Developer shall prepare and obtain City’s
approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, of a rental
lease agreement for the Affordable Unit (“Affordable Unit Lease Agreement”) for the Affordable
Unit. All Affordable Unit Lease Agreements must 1) identify the names and ages of all members
of the household who will occupy the Affordable Unit; and 2) state that the Household’s right to
occupy the Affordable Unit is subject to compliance with the Median Income requirements,
adjusted for family size appropriate to the unit, as periodically published by HCD. All Affordable
Unit Lease Agreements must be consistent with the terms contained in this Density Bonus
Agreement.
4.8 Selection of Tenants.
4.8.1 Developer shall be responsible for the selection of tenants for the Affordable
Units in compliance with lawful and reasonable criteria and the requirements of this Agreement.
4.8.2 Local preference for Santa Ana residents and workers in tenant selection for
the Affordable Units shall be a requirement of the Project. Subject to applicable laws and
regulations governing nondiscrimination and preferences in housing occupancy required by the
State of California, the Developer shall give preference in leasing the Affordable Units to
households that live and/or work in the City of Santa Ana or who have an active Housing Choice
Voucher issued by the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana or any other Public Housing
Authority.
4.8.3 All applicants for Affordable Units will be screened and “lotterized.” A
waiting list will be created from a lottery generated from the initial pool of rental applications.
The waiting list will track applicant name and contact information, lottery number (or designated
number after the initial lottery), household income, household size, status of application, and any
other information deemed necessary. The waiting list will be maintained as an electronic file and
available for audit by the City of Santa Ana in accordance with resident selection procedures as
set forth herein.
4.8.4 Prior to the rental or lease of an Affordable Unit to a tenant(s), Developer
shall require the tenant(s) to execute a written lease and to complete a Tenant Income Verification
Form (in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B) certifying that the tenant(s)
occupying the Affordable Unit is/are an Eligible Household and otherwise meet(s) the eligibility
requirements established for the Affordable Unit. Developer shall verify the income of the
tenant(s) as set forth herein.
4.8.5 The Developer may rent or lease an Affordable Unit(s) to a nonprofit
organization or an entity affiliated with a nonprofit organization, provided that the nonprofit
organization or entity is required as a condition of that lease (a "Master Lease") to sublease the
Affordable Unit to an Eligible Household. The Master Lease shall be provided to the City, which
shall have thirty (30) days to review and approve, which approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld. Prior to the rental or lease of an Affordable Unit under a Master Lease, Developer shall
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require the lessee thereunder to require each prospective sub-tenant to complete a Tenant Income
Verification Form (in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B) certifying that the
resident(s) occupying the Affordable Unit is/are an Eligible Household and otherwise meet(s) the
eligibility requirements established for the Affordable Unit under this Agreement. If an Affordable
Unit subject to a Master Lease is not rented within thirty (30) days, then the City shall have the
right to require termination of the Master Lease or declare a default under this Agreement for
failure to fully utilize the Affordable Unit. The Master Lease shall require compliance with this
Agreement, and nothing in this paragraph or the Master Lease shall relieve Developer from
compliance with the obligations of this Agreement.
4.9 Income Verification and Certification.
Developer shall make reasonable efforts to verify or cause to be verified that the
income and asset statement provided by an applicant in an income certification is accurate by
taking, at a minimum, at least one of the following steps as a part of the verification process: (1)
obtain three months consecutive pay stubs for the most recent pay period, (2) obtain an income tax
return for the most recent tax year, (3) obtain an income verification form from the applicant’s
current employer, (4) obtain an income verification form from the Social Security Administration
and/or the California Department of Social Services if the applicant receives assistance from either
of such agencies, or (5) if the applicant is unemployed and has no such tax return, obtain another
form of independent verification.
4.9.1 Gross Household Income. Gross household income means all income from
whatever source from all adult Household members, which is anticipated to be received during the
12-month period following the date of the determination of Gross Household Income. The
applicable sources of income are defined in California Code of Regulations Title 25 Housing and
Community Development Section 6914.
4.9.2 Annual Recertification. Developer agrees to recertify or cause to be
recertified household eligibility annually. Notification of Annual Tenant Recertification shall be
sent to the household in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit C. An Annual Rental
Housing Compliance Report (“Annual Compliance Report”) shall be sent by Developer to the City
in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit D for City’s review and approval. The Annual
Compliance Report shall be due to the City within 30 days of the anniversary of the
commencement of the Affordability Term, which is the date that each building receives all required
occupancy permits from the City.
4.9.3 Continued Income Qualification and Vacated Affordable Units. If the
annual recertification demonstrates that a previously Eligible Household’s gross household income
exceeds the allowed Median Income for the Affordable Unit, the Developer will be considered in
compliance with this agreement so long as one of the following pertinent actions from the
following list is taken:
(a) The Developer may offer to rent the unit to the previously, but no
longer, Eligible Household as an Unrestricted Unit without any limitations on rental rates. In that
case, the Developer must then make available for rent to an Eligible Household another unit within
the Project that meets the size and location requirements for Affordable Units under this Density
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Bonus Agreement. If there are no vacant units meeting those requirements, then the next available
unit within the Project which does meet those requirements must be rented to an Eligible
Household.
(b) If the no longer Eligible Household either moves to another
Unrestricted Unit within the Project or leaves the Project altogether, then the vacated Affordable
Unit, or, at Developer’s election, any other Unrestricted Unit within the Project which meets the
size and location requirements for Affordable Units under this Density Bonus Housing Agreement
and has the same number of bedrooms as the vacated unit, shall be rented as an Affordable Unit to
an Eligible Household.
(c) Developer may proceed to terminate the tenancy and pursue any and
all remedies in accordance with law or contract.
4.10 Monitoring and Recordkeeping. Throughout the Term of this Agreement,
Developer shall annually complete or cause to be completed and submit to City the Annual
Compliance Report. Developer agrees to pay a reasonable fee, as set by City resolution, for the
purpose of paying the actual costs associated with the City’s obligation to monitor Developer’s
compliance with the affordability restrictions contained in this Agreement related to the Affordable
Units, not to exceed monitoring costs for up to three (3) Affordable Units. Representatives of City
shall be entitled to enter the Property if necessary after review of above documentation, upon at
least forty-eight (48) hour notice, to monitor compliance with this Agreement, and shall be entitled
to inspect the records of the Project relating to the Affordable Units and to conduct an independent
audit or inspection of such records at a location within the City that is reasonably acceptable to the
City without a fee from the City. Developer agrees to cooperate with City in making the Property
and the records of the Project relating to the Affordable Unit reasonably available for such
inspection or audit. Developer agrees to maintain or cause for the maintenance of each record of
the Project for no less than five (5) years after creation of each such record, including the five-year
period following the expiration of the Term of this Agreement.
Developer shall allow the City to conduct annual inspections of the Affordable Unit
on the Property after the date of construction completion, with reasonable notice, which shall be
at least twenty four (24) hours in advance, unless a shorter time is required in an emergency, to
Developer of the Affordable Unit. Developer shall commence to cure or cause the commencement
to cure any defects or deficiencies found by the City while conducting such inspections within ten
(10) business days of written notice thereof, or such longer period as is reasonable within the sole
discretion of the City.
4.11 Notice of Affordability Restrictions on Transfer of Property. In the event the
Developer wishes to sell or transfer the Project, during the Term of this Agreement, the City and
the Developer shall execute and deposit into escrow, a Notice of Affordability Restrictions on
Transfer of the Property, to be executed by the City and Developer in a form substantially similar
to Exhibit E, which is attached hereto and must be executed by the parties prior to any transfer of
the Property.
4.12 Emergency Evacuation Plan. Developer shall submit and obtain approval of an
Emergency Evacuation Plan (the EEP) from City Police and Fire Protection agencies prior to
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issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Up-to-date 24-hour emergency contact information for
the on-site personnel shall be provided to the City on an ongoing basis and the approved EEP shall
be kept onsite and also be submitted to the following City Agencies:
(a) Police Department
(b) Fire Department
(c) Planning and Building Agency
(d) Community Development Agency
4.13 Crime Free Housing. Developer shall work with City staff to formalize a crime
free housing policy, procedure, and design plan (the “CFH Plan”), which includes the following
provisions:
(a) Requiring parking areas and common interior areas (lobbies,
elevators, etc.) to contain security cameras;
(b) Requiring routine unit inspections;
(c) Ensuring lobby/other entrance doors are secured and accessed via
remote controls, fobs, etc.; and
(d) Have policies in place to ensure that common use areas such as
hallways and trash enclosures are maintained in good condition and repair (e.g., well-
lit, kept clean, etc.).
Developer shall submit and obtain approval from the City’s Planning and Building
Agency (“PBA”) that the CFH Plan meets the requirements of this Subsection 4.13 prior to
issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. The approved CFH Plan shall be implemented and
administered by Developer or its designated property manager.
4.14 Onsite Parking Management Plan. Developer shall provide onsite parking for
residents and visitors of the Project and actively monitor the parking demand of the Project site.
Developer shall continually monitor and take the following measures to manage the parking
demand of the Project site to mitigate the use of offsite parking spaces on private or public
properties and/or right-of-way.
(a) Requiring onsite parking permits (such as stickers or hang-tags) for
any parking in the onsite parking spaces for both residents and guests;
(b) Policies for maximum time vehicles may be parked in the surface
parking spaces, including any guest parking; and
(c) Policies for towing unauthorized vehicles, vehicles parked in
unauthorized locations (such as fire lanes), vehicles parking in surface guest parking
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without a sticker, hang-tag, or other identifiers, and vehicles parked longer than any
maximum guest parking timeframes allowed.
Prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, Developer shall submit and obtain
approval from the PBA a Parking Management Plan (the “PMP”) including those measures above.
The approved PMP shall be adhered to and be enforced by the Project at all times.
4.15 Marketing and Resident Selection Plan.
4.15.1 Each Affordable Unit shall be leased to Eligible Households selected by
Developer who meet all of the requirements provided herein. Prior to Certificate of Occupancy,
Developer shall prepare and obtain City’s approval of a marketing program and resident selection
plan for the leasing of the Affordable Units at the Project (“Marketing Program”). The leasing of
the Affordable Units shall thereafter be marketed in accordance with the Marketing Program as
the same may be amended from time to time with City’s prior written approval. Upon request,
Developer shall provide City with periodic reports with respect to the leasing of the Housing Units.
4.15.2 The Marketing Program shall include, but is not limited to, marketing and
community outreach activities, proposed tenant selection criteria, occupancy standards, income
requirements, timeline and details for outreach and marketing, data collection, record keeping and
monitoring, procedures for complaints, and compliance assessment. Components of the resident
selection plan shall include, but are not limited to, the application process, interview procedure,
apartment offer and assignment, rejected applications, and wait list management. All requirements
set forth herein shall be incorporated in the Marketing Program.
5. TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT
5.1 Term. The term of this Agreement ("Term") shall commence on the
Effective Date and shall continue until the expiration of the Affordability Term for all Affordable
Units, as set forth in Section 3.1, above.
6. DEFAULT AND TERMINATION; INDEMNIFICATION
6.1 Default. Failure or delay by any Party to perform any term or provision of
this Agreement, which is not cured within thirty (30) days after receipt of notice from the other
Party specifying the default (or such other period specifically provided herein), constitutes a
default under this Agreement; provided, however, if such default is of the nature requiring more
than thirty (30) days to cure, the defaulting Party shall avoid default hereunder by commencing to
cure within such thirty (30) day period, and thereafter diligently pursuing such cure to completion
within an additional sixty (60) days following the conclusion of such thirty (30) day period (for a
total of ninety (90) days). Except as required to protect against further damages, the injured Party
may not institute proceedings against the Party in default until the time for cure has expired.
Failure or delay in giving such notice shall not constitute a waiver of any default, nor shall it
change the time of default.
Notwithstanding the above, should the Developer elect to not proceed with the
Project prior to commencement of construction, the Developer shall submit written notice of such
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termination (“Termination Letter”) to the City, which Developer, for itself, its successors and
assigns, states that it waives, forfeits, and relinquishes any and all benefits under this Agreement.
Upon City’s receipt of the Termination Letter, the Parties agree to terminate this Agreement,
except that the obligations of Section 4.1 and 6.4 shall survive termination. Developer shall, at its
sole cost and expense, prepare and record a Termination of Agreement, which City shall review
and approve, in the exercise of reasonable discretion. Such termination shall not be considered a
default by any Party, but it shall result in a termination of the Agreement as provided for herein.
6.2 City's Remedies. In the event of a Default, the City shall have all rights and
remedies available at law, and may seek any or all of the following remedies:
6.2.1 Any individual who sells or rents (including subleasing) an Affordable Unit
in violation of the provisions of this Agreement shall be required to forfeit to City all monetary
amounts so obtained.
6.2.2 City may exercise any rights or institute any appropriate legal actions or
proceedings necessary to ensure compliance with this Agreement, including but not limited to:
(a) Actions to revoke, deny or suspend any permits and/or certificate of
occupancy; and
(b) Actions for injunctive relief or damages.
6.3 Rights and Remedies Cumulative. The rights and remedies of the Parties are
cumulative, and the exercise by either Party of one or more of its rights or remedies shall not
preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the
same default or any other default by the other Party. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained in this Agreement, in no event shall either Party be liable for speculative, consequential,
punitive or other indirect damages, and each Party waives any right to collect speculative,
consequential, punitive or other indirect damages against the other Party.
6.4 Indemnification. In addition to any other indemnity specifically provided in this
Agreement, Developer agrees to defend (with counsel of City's choosing and the consent of
Developer, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed and which may be
joint defense counsel upon City's and Developer's consent) indemnify and hold harmless City and
its respective officers, officials, agents, employees, representatives, and volunteers (collectively,
"Indemnitees") from and against any loss, liability, claim, or judgment arising from any claims,
demands, or causes of action arising from or related to this Agreement, including the approval
thereof, except to the extent caused by the active negligence or willful misconduct of Indemnitees.
7. ASSIGNMENT; COVENANTS RUN WITH THE LAND
7.1 Assignment by Developer.
7.1.1 Prohibited Transfers or Assignments. Developer shall not sell, transfer, or
assign the Property or Project in whole or in part, or transfer or assign Developer's rights and
obligations in this Agreement, in whole or in part, unless the sale, transfer, or assignment complies
with this Section 7. If Developer seeks to sell, transfer or assign the Property or Project, or any
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rights and obligations in this Agreement, Developer shall request City’s written consent, and City
shall respond within thirty (30) days with a written approval or denial, which City may determine
in its sole and absolute discretion. If City approves such a request, then prior to any such sale,
transfer or assignment, Developer shall pay City’s reasonable fees as compensation for the City’s
review of the request. City’s failure to respond to the request within thirty (30) days shall be
deemed an approval.
7.1.2 Sale of Property. Developer agrees and declares that the Property and the
Project shall be held, conveyed, mortgaged, encumbered, leased, rented, used, occupied, operated,
sold, and approved subject to all obligations set forth or incorporated in this Agreement, all of
which are for the purpose of enhancing and protecting the value and attractiveness of the Property
and the Project. All of the obligations set forth or incorporated in this Agreement shall constitute
covenants which run with the land and shall be binding on Developer and its successors and
assigns, and all parties having or acquiring any right, title or interest in, or to any part of the
Property or Project. Developer further understands and agrees that the approvals received for this
Project have been made on the condition that Developer and all subsequent owners, or other
successors and assigns of the Property and/or Project lease and rent the Affordable Units in
accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated in Sections 4, 5 and 6 of this Agreement for a
term of fifty five (55) consecutive years commencing upon the date that the Project is first
occupied.
7.1.3 Subsequent Assignment. As used in this Agreement, the term "Developer"
shall be deemed to include any such transferee or assignee after the date such sale, transfer, or
assignment occurs in compliance with this Agreement.
7.1.4 Unpermitted Assignments Void. Any sale, transfer, or assignment made in
violation of this Agreement shall be null and void, and City shall have the right to pursue any right
or remedy at law or in equity to enforce the provisions of the restriction against unpermitted sales,
transfers, or assignments.
7.2 Covenants Run with the Land. The Property shall be used, occupied and
improved subject to the covenants, conditions, and restrictions set forth herein. The covenants,
conditions, restrictions, reservations, equitable servitudes, liens and charges set forth in this
Agreement shall run with the Property and shall be binding upon Developer and all persons having
any right, title or interest in the Property, or any part thereof, their heirs, and successive owners
and assigns, shall inure to the benefit of City and its successors and assigns, and may be enforced
by City and its successors and assigns. The covenants established in this Agreement shall, without
regard to technical classification and designation, be binding for the benefit and in favor of City
and its successors and assigns, and the parties hereto expressly agree that this Agreement and the
covenants herein shall run in favor of City. City is deemed the beneficiary of the terms and
provisions of this Agreement and of the covenants running with the land, for and in its own right
and for the purposes of protecting the interests of the community and other parties, public or
private, in whose favor and for whose benefit this Agreement and the covenants running with the
land have been provided. Developer hereby declares its understanding and intent that the burden
of the covenants set forth herein touch and concern the land and that the Developer's interest in the
Property is rendered less valuable thereby. Developer hereby further declares its understanding
and intent that the agreement provides a public benefit in furtherance of benefit of such covenants
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touch and concern the land by enhancing and increasing the enjoyment and use of the Property by
the citizens of City and by furthering the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of City.
8. MISCELLANEOUS
8.1 Entire Agreement. This Agreement and all of its exhibits and attachments set
forth and contain the entire understanding and agreement of the parties with respect to the density
bonus of the Project, and there are no oral or written representations, understandings or ancillary
covenants, undertakings or agreements which are not contained or expressly referred to herein.
No testimony or evidence of any such representations, understandings or covenants shall be
admissible in any proceeding of any kind or nature to interpret or determine the terms or conditions
of this Agreement.
8.2 Amendment. Any alteration, change or modification of or to this Agreement, in
order to become effective, shall be made in writing and in each instance approved by the City
Council, or through the City Manager as detailed herein, and signed on behalf of each party. The
City Manager shall have the authority to make approvals, issue interpretations, execute documents,
waive provisions, and/or enter into amendments of this Agreement on behalf of City that further
the intent of this Agreement. Any requested alteration, change or modification of the Agreement
by Developer shall require the payment of fees or deposit by Developer to City, as applicable, for
the City’s review of the request. Each alteration, change, or modification to this Agreement shall
be recorded against the Property in the Official Records of Orange County, California.
8.3 Notices.
8.3.1 Delivery. As used in this Agreement, "notice" includes, but is not limited
to, the communication of notice, request, demand, approval, statement, report, acceptance,
consent, waiver, appointment or other communication required or permitted hereunder. All notices
shall be in writing and shall be considered given either: (i) when delivered in person to the
recipient named below; or (ii) on the date of delivery shown on the return receipt, after deposit in
the United States mail in a sealed envelope as either registered or certified mail with return receipt
requested, and postage and postal charges prepaid, and addressed to the recipient named below; or
(iii) two (2) days after deposit in the United States mail in a sealed envelope, first class mail and
postage prepaid, and addressed to the recipient named below; or (iv) one (1) day after deposit with
a known and reliable next-day document delivery service (such as Federal Express), charges
prepaid and delivery scheduled next-day to the recipient named below, provided that the sending
party receives a confirmation of delivery from the delivery service provider; or (v) the first
business day following the date of transmittal of any facsimile, provided confirmation of
successful transmittal is retained by the sending Party; or (vi) upon transmission thereof (as
evidenced by the recipient’s reply to such notice or other competent evidence of actual receipt) if
transmitted by electronic transmission (email), provided that a copy of such notice is concurrently
sent by first-class mail postage prepaid. All notices shall be addressed as follows:
If to City: City of Santa Ana
Community Development Agency
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-26)
P.0. Box 1988
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Santa Ana, California 92702
Attention: Housing Manager
With a copy to: Office of the City Attorney
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, 7th Floor (M-29)
Santa Ana, California 92702
If to Developer: Olive Crest
2130 East Fourth Street,
Santa Ana, California 92705
Attn: Donald Verleur
8.3.2 Change of Address. Either Party may, by notice given at any time, require
subsequent notices to be given to another person or entity, whether a party or an officer or
representative of a party, or to a different address, or both. Notices given before actual receipt of
notice of change shall not be invalidated by the change.
8.4 Severability. If any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement
shall be determined invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be
affected thereby to the extent such remaining provisions are not rendered impractical to perform,
taking into consideration the purposes of this Agreement.
8.5 Interpretation and Governing Law. This Agreement and any dispute hereunder
shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California without
regard to conflict of law principles. This Agreement shall be construed as a whole according to
its fair language and common meaning to achieve the objectives and purposes of the Parties hereto,
and the rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting
Party shall not be employed in interpreting this Agreement, all Parties having been represented by
counsel in the negotiation and preparation hereof.
8.6 Section Headings. All section headings and subheadings are inserted for
convenience only and shall not affect any construction or interpretation of this Agreement.
8.7 Singular and Plural. As used herein, the singular of any word includes the plural,
and vice versa, as context so dictates. Masculine, feminine, and neuter forms of any word include
the other as context so dictates.
8.8 Joint and Several Obligations. If at any time during the term of this Agreement
the Property and/or Project is owned, in whole or in part, by more than one Developer, all
obligations of such Developer under this Agreement shall be joint and several, and the default of
any such Developer shall be the default of all such Developers.
8.9 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of the provisions of
this Agreement as to which time is an element.
8.10 Computation of Days. Unless otherwise specified in this Agreement or any
Exhibit attached hereto, use of the term "days" shall mean calendar days. For purposes of this
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Agreement and all Exhibits attached hereto, "business days" shall mean every day of the week
except Saturdays, Sundays, official State holidays as recognized in Government Code Section
19853(a) or successor statute, and any days in which Santa Ana City Hall is closed for business.
8.11 Waiver. Failure by a Party to insist upon the strict performance of any of the
provisions of this Agreement by the other Party, or the failure by a Party to exercise its rights upon
the default of the other Party, shall not constitute a waiver of such Party's right to insist and demand
strict compliance by the other Party with the terms of this Agreement thereafter.
8.12 Non-Discrimination. In performing its obligations under this Agreement,
Developer shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, gender
identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, source of income,
veteran or military status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability or genetic information, as
defined and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization,
promotion, termination or other related activities. Developer affirms that it is an equal opportunity
employer and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
8.13 Third Party Beneficiaries. No person or entity, other than City and Developer
shall have any right of action based upon any provision of this Agreement.
8.14 Force Majeure. Neither Party shall be deemed to be in default where failure or
delay in performance of any of its obligations under this Agreement is caused by floods,
earthquakes, other Acts of God, fires, pandemics as declared by federal, state, or local emergency
resolution, wars, riots or similar hostilities, strikes and other labor difficulties beyond the Party's
control (including the Party's employment force), court actions (such as restraining orders or
injunctions), or other causes beyond the Party's control, including delays by any governmental
entity (although the City may not benefit from this provision for a delay that results from City's
failure to perform its obligations under this Agreement), or an insurance company of either party.
If any such events shall occur, the term of this Agreement and the time for performance by either
Party of any of its obligations hereunder may be extended by the written agreement of the Parties
for the period of time that such events prevented such performance.
8.15 Mutual Covenants. The covenants contained herein are mutual covenants and
also constitute conditions to the concurrent or subsequent performance by the Party benefited
thereby of the covenants to be performed hereunder by such benefited Party.
8.16 Successors in Interest. The burdens of this Agreement shall be binding upon,
and the benefits of this Agreement shall inure to, all permitted successors in interest to the Parties
to this Agreement. All provisions of this Agreement shall be enforceable as equitable servitudes
and constitute covenants running with the land. Each covenant to do or refrain from doing some
act hereunder with regard to development of the Property: (a) is for the benefit of and is a burden
upon every portion of the Property; (b) runs with the Property and each portion thereof; and (c) is
binding upon each Party and each successor in interest approved pursuant to this Agreement during
ownership of the Property or any portion thereof.
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8.17 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed by the Parties in counterparts,
which counterparts shall be construed together and have the same effect as if all of the Parties had
executed the same instrument.
8.18 Jurisdiction and Venue. Any action at law or in equity under this Agreement or
brought by a Party hereto for the purpose of enforcing, construing or determining the validity of
any provision of this Agreement shall be filed and tried in the Superior Court of the County of
Orange, State of California, or to the extent allowed by law, in the federal court district covering
the City, and the Parties hereto waive all provisions of law providing for the filing, removal or
change of venue to any other court.
8.19 Project as a Private Undertaking. It is specifically understood and agreed by and
between the Parties hereto that the development of the Project is a private development, that neither
Party is acting as the agent of the other in any respect hereunder, and that each Party is an
independent contracting entity with respect to the terms, covenants and conditions contained in
this Agreement. No partnership, joint venture or other association of any kind is formed by this
Agreement. The only relationship between City and Developer is that of a government entity
regulating the development of private property and the Developer of such property.
8.20 Further Actions and Instruments. Each of the Parties shall cooperate with and
provide reasonable assistance to the other to the extent contemplated hereunder in the performance
of all obligations under this Agreement and in the satisfaction of the Project and conditions of this
Agreement. Upon the request of either Party at any time, the other Party shall promptly execute,
with acknowledgment or affidavit if reasonably required, and file or record such required
instruments and writings and take any actions as may be reasonably necessary under the terms of
this Agreement to carry out the intent and to fulfill the provisions of this Agreement or the Project
or to evidence or consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. City hereby
authorizes City Manager to take such other actions and negotiate and execute any additional
agreements or amendments to this agreement as may be reasonably necessary or proper to fulfill
the City's obligations under this Agreement. The City Manager may delegate her or his powers
and duties under this Agreement to an authorized management level employee of the City.
8.21 Estoppel Certificate. Within ten (10) business days following a written request
by any of the Parties, the other Party shall execute and deliver to the requesting Party a statement
certifying that (i) either this Agreement is unmodified and in full force and effect or there have
been specified (date and nature) modifications to the Agreement, but it remains in full force and
effect as modified; and (ii) either there are no known current uncured defaults under this
Agreement or that the responding Party alleges that specified (date and nature) defaults exist. The
statement shall also provide any other reasonable information requested. The failure to timely
deliver this statement shall constitute a conclusive presumption that this Agreement is in full force
and effect without modification, except as may be represented by the requesting Party, and that
there are no uncured defaults in the performance of the requesting Party, except as may be
represented by the requesting Party.
8.22 No Subordination. City's approval of the necessary land use entitlements that
authorize Developer to develop, operate, and maintain the Project was based upon Developer's
obligation to provide the Affordable Units pursuant to the State Density Bonus Law, City Density
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Bonus for Affordable Housing, and the terms and conditions of this Agreement. For the duration
of the Term, this Agreement shall have priority over any and all mortgages, deeds of trust, and
other similar forms of secured financing recorded against the Property or any portion thereof.
Developer expressly understands and acknowledges that state law requires preservation of
affordability covenants in connection with the approval of this density bonus project.
8.23 Attorneys' Fees and Costs. If either Party to this Agreement commences an
action against the other Party to this Agreement arising out of or in connection with this
Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees, expert
witness fees, costs of investigation, and costs of suit from the losing Party.
8.24 Authority to Execute. The person or persons executing this Agreement on behalf
of each Party warrants and represents that he or she/they have the authority to execute this
Agreement on behalf of his or her/their corporation, partnership or business entity and warrants
and represents that he or she/they has/have the authority to bind the Party to the performance of its
obligations hereunder.
{Signatures on following page}
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Exhibit B to
2130 East Fourth Street Density Bonus Agreement
EXHIBIT B
TENANT VERIFICATION
[SEE FOLLOWING PAGES]
EXHIBIT “B”
Income Verification Form Page 1
Santa Ana, California
INCOME VERIFICATION FORM
Inclusionary Unit Address: ________________________________________________________________
Head of Household (Print Name):
Current Address (if
different from above):
Telephone Number: Home: Work: Cell:
Email address:
Date of Birth: Social Security # or TIN:
Household Composition
List All Household Members Living in the Inclusionary Unit
Name Sex Age
Dependent
(Y/N)
Social Security #
or Taxpayer ID #
List additional household members on a separate sheet of paper.
EXHIBIT “B”
Income Verification Form Page 2
Santa Ana, California
INCOME VERIFICATION FORM
Monthly Gross Income *
List All Sources of Income of All Household Members Living in the Inclusionary Unit
Part 1: Earned Income
Head of
Household
Other
Household
Members Total
1. Gross wages, before payroll deductions and
including overtime pay, commissions, fees, tips
and bonuses.
$ $ $
2. Net income from self employment, independent
contractor work or a business.
$ $ $
3. Social security and any payments from annuities,
insurance policies, pension/retirement funds,
disability or death benefits received periodically.
$ $ $
4. Payment in lieu of earnings, such as
unemployment, disability compensation, worker’s
compensation and severance pay.
$ $ $
5. Public assistance, welfare payments $ $ $
6. Alimony, child support, other periodic allowances $ $ $
7. Regular pay, special pay and allowances of
members of the Armed Forces
$ $ $
8. Other $ $ $
Subtotal: Monthly Earned Income $
Total Monthly Earned Income x 12 = $_______________ Total Annual Household Gross Earned Income
EXHIBIT “B”
Income Verification Form Page 3
Santa Ana, California
INCOME VERIFICATION FORM
Monthly Gross Income *
List All Sources of Income of All Household Members Living in the Inclusionary Unit
Part 2: Investment Income
Head of
Household
Other Adult
Household
Members
Total
Household
Investment
Income
1. Interest paid on Bank and Savings accounts $ $ $
2. Dividends and other payments from stocks and
bonds
$ $ $
3. Income from real property (i.e. rental property) $ $ $
4. Other (describe) $ $ $
Subtotal: Monthly Investment Income: $
Total Monthly Investment Income x 12 = $_______________ Total Annual Household Investment Income
*Note: The following items are not considered income: casual or sporadic gifts; amounts specifically for or in
reimbursement of medical expenses; lump sum payments such as inheritances, insurance payments, capital
gains and settlement for personal or property losses; educational scholarships paid directly to the student or
educational institution; special pay to a serviceman head of family away from home and under hostile fire;
relocation payments under federal, state or local law; foster child care payments; value of coupon allotments
for purpose of food under Food Stamp Act of 1964 which is in excess of amount actually charged the eligible
household; payments received pursuant to participation in the following programs: VISTA, Service Learning
Programs, and Special Volunteer Programs, SCORE, ACE, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Foster
Grandparent Program, Older American Community Services Program, and National Volunteer Program to
Assist Small Business Experience.
EXHIBIT “B”
Income Verification Form Page 4
Santa Ana, California
INCOME VERIFICATION FORM
Assets **
List the Current Value of All Assets of All Household Members Living in the Inclusionary Unit
If the Asset generates income, that income must be specified In Part 2 above
Head of
Household
Other Adult
Household
Members Total Value of
Assets Value Value
1. Bank and Savings accounts $ $ $
2. Stocks and bonds $ $ $
3. Real property (i.e. rental property) $ $ $
4. Other (describe) $ $ $
Total Asset Value $______________________
**Note: Necessary items, such as furniture and automobiles, used for personal use are excluded from
household assets. Collections of items for hobby, investment or business purposes must be included in
household assets. If the total value of household assets exceeds $5,000, the calculation of the household’s
annual income shall include the greater of the actual amount of income, if any, derived from all of the
household assets; or 10% of the total value of the assets.
EXHIBIT “B”
Income Verification Form Page 5
Santa Ana, California
INCOME VERIFICATION FORM
If the total asset value exceeds $5,000, perform the calculations in the following table. If the total asset value
is less than $5,000, the amount of investment income to be included in annual household income is $0.
Calculation of Investment Income to be Included in Annual Household Income
1. Total Annual Household Investment Income $
2. Total Asset Value $ x 10% $
The Greater of #1 or #2 = Investment Income to be Included in Annual Household Income $___________
Calculation of the Household’s Total Annual Income
Total Annual Household Gross Earned Income $
Total Investment Income to be Included in Annual Household Income $
Total Household Income $
Documentation
Attach True Copies of the Relevant Documents Listed Below
Paycheck stubs from three most recent
pay periods
Bank/Savings account verification
Employment verification
Self-employment verification
Three years Income tax returns for Title
Holders
Unemployment verification
Social security verification
Welfare verification
Alimony/child support verification
Disability income verification
Other (Describe)
EXHIBIT “B”
Affidavit Page 6
Santa Ana, California
AFFIDAVIT
This Affidavit is made with the knowledge that it will be relied upon by _____________ and the City of Santa
Ana to determine maximum income for eligibility to purchase the Inclusionary Unit listed above. (I/we) warrant
that all information set forth in this document is true, correct and complete and based upon information (I/we)
deem reliable and based upon such investigation as (I/we) deemed necessary.
(I/We) acknowledge that (I/we) have been advised that the making of any misrepresentation or misstatement in
this affidavit will constitute a material breach of (my/our) purchase agreement and will additionally enable the
seller to terminate the purchase contract and sell the Inclusionary Unit to another party.
(I/We) do hereby swear under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct and that
this affidavit has been executed as of the date specified below by each adult member of the household which
intends to occupy an Inclusionary Unit located at ______________________ ,Santa Ana, California.
Signature Date
Printed Name
Executed at __________________________________, Santa Ana, California
Signature Date
Printed Name
Executed at __________________________________, Santa Ana, California
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Exhibit C to
2130 East Fourth Street Density Bonus Agreement
EXHIBIT C
ANNUAL TENANT RECERTIFICATION
[SEE FOLLOWING PAGES]
Exhibit “C”
Administrative Procedures Manual Page 1
Rental Residential Development June 3, 2025
TENANT INCOME VERIFICATION FORM
2021 AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AND CREATION ORDINANCE
CITY OF SANTA ANA
Table 1: Annual Household Gross Earned Income 1
List All Sources of Earned Income for all Adult Household Members Living in the Inclusionary Unit
Head of
Household
Other Adult
Household
Members Total
1. Gross amount, before payroll deductions of
wages, salaries, overtime pay, commissions,
fees, tips and bonuses
$ $ $
2. Net income from business $ $ $
3. Social security, annuities, insurance policies,
pension/retirement funds, disability or
death benefits received periodically
$ $ $
4. Payment in lieu of earnings, such as
unemployment, disability compensation,
worker’s compensation and severance pay
$ $ $
5. Public assistance, welfare payments $ $ $
6. Alimony, child support, other periodic
allowances
$ $ $
7. Regular pay, special pay and allowances of
members of the Armed Forces
$ $ $
8. Other $ $ $
Subtotal: Monthly Earned Income $
Total Monthly Earned Income x 12 = $_______________ Total Annual Household Gross Earned Income
1 The following items are not considered income: casual or sporadic gifts; amounts specifically for or in reimbursement of
medical expenses; lump sum payments such as inheritances, insurance payments, capital gains and settlement for personal
or property losses; educational scholarships paid directly to the student or educational institution; special pay to a
serviceman head of family away from home and under hostile fire; relocation payments under federal, state or local law;
foster child care payments; value of coupon allotments for purpose of food under Food Stamp Act of 1964 which is in
excess of amount actually charged the eligible household; payments received pursuant to participation in the following
programs: VISTA, Service Learning Programs, and Special Volunteer Programs, SCORE, ACE, Retired Senior Volunteer
Program, Foster Grandparent Program, Older American Community Services Program, and National Volunteer Program to
Assist Small Business Experience.
Tenant Income Verification Form Page 2
Administrative Procedures Manual: Rental Housing Development June 3, 2025
Table 2A: Household Assets 2
List the Value of All Assets Owned by all Adult Household Members Living in the Inclusionary Unit
Head of
Household
Other Adult
Household
Members Total
Return @ 10%
of Total
1. Bank & savings accounts $ $ $ $
2. Stocks and bonds $ $ $ $
3. Real property $ $ $ $
4. Other $ $ $ $
Table 2B: Income Earned Annually from Household Assets
List the Actual Annual Return on All Assets
Owned by all Adult Household Members Living in the Inclusionary Unit
Head of
Household
Other Adult
Household
Members Total
1. Bank and savings accounts $ $ $
2. Stocks and bonds $ $ $
3. Real property $ $ $
4. Other $ $ $
The return on Household assets to be included in the Gross Income calculation is set at the greater of
the two amounts shown on the following page:
2 Necessary items, such as furniture and automobiles, used for personal use are excluded from household assets.
Collections of items for hobby, investment or business purposes must be included in household assets. Under California
Government Code Section 6914, if the total value of household assets exceeds $5,000, the calculation of the household’s
annual income shall include the greater of the actual amount of income, if any, derived from all of the household assets; or
10% of the total value of the assets.
Tenant Income Verification Form Page 3
Administrative Procedures Manual: Rental Housing Development June 3, 2025
Table 2C Annual Asset Income to be Added to Annual Household Gross Earned Income
10% Annual
Return Actual Return
Return to be
Applied
1. Bank and savings accounts $ $ $
2. Stocks and bonds $ $ $
3. Real property $ $ $
4. Other $ $ $
Total Annual Return to be Added to Annual Household Gross Earned Income $
The total Gross Household Income is equal to the sum of the following:
Table 3:
Calculation of the Household’s Total Annual Gross Income
Annual Household Gross Earned Income (Table 1) $
Annual Asset Income (Table 2C) $
Total Annual Household Gross Income $
Income Documentation
Attach True Copies of the Relevant Documents Listed Below
Paycheck stubs from two most recent
pay periods Bank/Savings account verification
Employment verification Self-employment verification
Income tax return Unemployment verification
Social security verification Welfare verification
Alimony/child support verification Disability income verification
Other (Describe)
Exhibit “C”
Tenant Income Verification Form Page 1
Administrative Procedures Manual: Rental Housing Development June 3, 2025
AFFIDAVIT
This Affidavit is made with the knowledge that it will be relied upon by the _____________ City of
Santa Ana, our landlord and the owner of our apartment building, to determine maximum income for
eligibility. (I/we) warrant that all information set forth in this document is true, correct and complete
and based upon information (I/we) deem reliable and based upon such investigation as (I/we) deemed
necessary.
(I/We) acknowledge that (I/we) have been advised that the making of any misrepresentation or
misstatement in this affidavit will constitute a material breach of (my/our) rental agreement with the
property owner to rent the unit and will additionally enable the property owner to initiate and pursue
all applicable legal and equitable remedies with respect to the unit and to me/us.
(I/We) do hereby swear under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct
and that this affidavit has been executed as of the date specified below by each adult member of the
household which intends to occupy an Inclusionary Unit located at ______________________ ,Santa
Ana, California.
Signature Date
Printed Name
Executed at __________________________________, Santa Ana, California
Signature Date
Printed Name
Executed at __________________________________, Santa Ana, California
55394.00101\43846773.1
Exhibit D to
2130 East Fourth Street Density Bonus Agreement
EXHIBIT D
ANNUAL RENTAL HOUSING COMPLIANCE REPORT
[SEE FOLLOWING PAGES]
Project Name:Date:
Project Address:Reporting Period:
Total Number of Units in the Project:Number of Very Low Income Units:
Compliance Report Completed By:
Phone Number:
Unit #
Household
Name
Household
Size
Household
Income
Number of
Bedrooms Gross Rent
Utility
Allowance
Other
Mandatory
Payments Net Rent
Date First
Occupied
Date of Last
Income
Recertification
CITY OF SANTA ANA
ANNUAL RENTAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT COMPLIANCE REPORT
Calculation of Net Monthly Rent
Minus:
2021 AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AND CREATION ORDINANCE
Administrative Procedures Manual:
Rental Residential Development
Page 1
6/3/2025
55394.00101\43846773.1
Exhibit E to
2130 East Fourth Street Density Bonus Agreement
EXHIBIT E
FORM OF NOTICE OF AFFORDABILITY RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER OF
PROPERTY
RECORDING REQUESTED BY, )
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: )
)
)
City of Santa Ana )
20 Civic Center Plaza, 6th Floor )
Santa Ana, California 92702 )
Attn: Executive Director )
This document is exempt from
payment of a recording fee
pursuant to Government Code
Sections 27383 and 6103.
NOTICE OF AFFORDABILITY RESTRICTIONS ON
TRANSFER OF PROPERTY
This Notice of Affordability Restrictions on Transfer of Property (or “Notice
of Affordability Restrictions”) is executed and recorded pursuant to Section 65915
of the California Government Code, and affects that certain real property generally
located at 2130 East Fourth Street, Santa Ana, California (APN 400-091-023)
(hereafter, the "Property") as legally described in Exhibit A hereto (“Property”). The
City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation of the State of California
(referred to hereafter as “City”), and Olive Crest, a California nonprofit
corporation (“Developer/Property Owner”) have entered into that certain Density
Bonus Housing Agreement With Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and
Restrictions, dated as of ______, 2025 (“Density Bonus Housing Agreement”).
1. The Density Bonus Housing Agreement provides for affordability
restrictions and restrictions on the transfer of the Property, as more particularly set
forth in the Density Bonus Housing Agreement. A copy of the Density Bonus
Housing Agreement is on file with City as a public record and is deemed
incorporated herein. Reference is made to the Density Bonus Housing Agreement
with regard to the complete text of the provisions of such agreement and all defined
terms therein, which provides for affordability restrictions and restrictions on the
transfer of the Property.
55394.00101\43846773.1
Exhibit E to
2130 East Fourth Street Density Bonus Agreement
2. For a period commencing upon the date on which the Affordable Unit
receives all required occupancy permits from the City and terminating on the fifty-
fifth (55th) anniversary thereof, the Property may only be transferred to another
eligible, qualified Moderate Income Household at an Affordable Housing Cost; such
restrictions are set forth at greater length in the Density Bonus Housing Agreement,
which is expected to be recorded substantially concurrently herewith among the
Official Records of Orange County, California.
3. Section 4.12 of the Density Bonus Housing Agreement provides as
follows:
“Notice of Affordability Restrictions on Transfer of Property. In the event of
the sale or resale of an Affordable Unit during the Total Affordability Term, the City
and the transferor shall execute and deposit into escrow, or record against the
Affordable Unit, a Notice of Affordability Restrictions on Transfer of the Property
as contained herein (Exhibit E). The sale or transfer of the Property, shall not be
effective unless and until the City and the transferee execute the documents
necessary to transfer the Density Bonus Agreement obligations from the transferor
to the transferee.”
In the event that Developer/Property Owner desires to Transfer the Property
during the Affordability Period, prior to the Transfer the owner shall notify City by
delivering a Notice of Intent to Transfer to City, which shall indicate the identity of
the proposed Transferee who desires to purchase the Property, whether the purchaser
is a Moderate Income Household, and whether the sales price is at an Affordable
Housing Cost. In addition to Homebuyer’s and the proposed Transferee’s delivery
of the Notice of Intent to Transfer, the following procedure shall apply:
a. Notice to City. Developer/Property Owner shall send the Notice
of Intent to Transfer to City at the address set forth in the Density Bonus Housing
Agreement.
b. Qualification of Proposed Transferee. The proposed
Transferee shall provide the City with sufficient information in the form provided
by City including without limitation, a certification as to the income and family size
of the proposed Transferee, for City to determine if the proposed Transferee is a
Moderate Income Household, and the purchase price is at an Affordable Housing
Cost.
c. Certificates from Parties. Developer/Property Owner and
proposed Transferee each shall certify in writing, in a form acceptable to City, that
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the Transfer shall be closed in accordance with, and only with, the terms of the sales
contract and other documents submitted to and approved by City and that all
consideration delivered by the proposed Transferee to owner has been fully
disclosed to the City. The written certificate shall also include a provision that in
the event a Transfer is made in violation of the terms of this Restriction or false or
misleading statements are made in any documents or certificate submitted to City
for its approval of the Transfer, City shall have the right to file an action at law or in
equity to make the parties terminate and/or rescind the sales contract and/or declare
the sale void notwithstanding the fact that the Transfer may have closed and become
final as between Developer/Property Owner and Transferee.
d. Written Consent of City Required Before Transfer. During
the Affordability Period, the Property, and any interest therein, shall not be conveyed
by any Transfer except with the express written consent of the City, which consent
shall be given only if the Transfer is in accordance with the provisions of this
Restriction. This provision shall not prohibit the encumbering of title for the sole
purpose of securing financing of the purchase price of the Property.
e. Notice of Prohibited Transfer. Within twenty (20) days after
receiving notification of a proposed Transfer in accordance with Section 3a., the City
shall determine and give notice to Developer/Property Owner as to whether the
proposed Transfer is a Permitted Transfer or Prohibited Transfer. In the event that
the proposed Transfer is a Prohibited Transfer, such notice to Developer/Property
Owner shall specify the nature of the Prohibited Transfer. If the violation is not
corrected to the satisfaction of the City within ten (10) days after the date of the
notice, or within such further time as the City determines is necessary to correct the
violation, the City may declare a Default under this Restriction. Upon the
declaration of a Default, the City may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for
specific performance of this Restriction, for an injunction prohibiting a proposed
sale or Transfer in violation of this Restriction, for a declaration that the Prohibited
Transfer is void, or for any such other relief as may be appropriate.
f. Delivery of Documents. Upon the close of the proposed
Transfer, Developer/Property Owner and Transferee, as applicable, shall provide the
City with a copy of the final sales contract, settlement statement, escrow instructions,
all certificates required by this Section 3 and any other documents the City may
request.
4. The restrictions contained in the Density Bonus Housing Agreement
commence upon the date on which the Affordable Unit receives all required
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occupancy permits from the City and terminate on the fifty-fifth (55th) anniversary
thereof.
5. The commonly known addresses for the Property is 2130 East Fourth
Street, Santa Ana, CA.
No. 1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
6. The assessor’s parcel numbers for the Property is 400-091-23
7. The legal description of the Property is attached hereto as Attachment
8. The Density Bonus Housing Agreement, which includes the
affordability restrictions referenced above, is expected to be submitted for
recordation in the Office of the Orange County Recorder contemporaneously with
this Notice of Affordability Restrictions.
9. The Density Bonus Housing Agreement remains in full force and effect
and is not amended or altered in any manner whatsoever by this Notice of
Affordability Restrictions.
10. Capitalized terms shall have the meaning established under the Density
Bonus Housing Agreement (including all Attachments thereto) excepting only to the
extent as otherwise expressly provided under this Notice of Affordability
Restrictions.
11. Persons having questions regarding this Notice of Affordability
Restrictions, the Density Bonus Housing Agreement or the Attachments thereto
should contact the City at its offices (20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California
92701, or such other address as may be designated by the City from time to time).
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2130 East Fourth Street Density Bonus Agreement
DEVELOPER/ PROPERTY OWNER:
By:
Printed Name:
[Signature to be acknowledged]
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
By:________________________________
Executive Director,
Community Development Agency ATTEST:
______________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
By: ________________________
City Attorney
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE SANTA ANA PLANNING
COMMISSION
The City of Santa Ana encourages the
public to participate in the decision-
making process.We encourage you to
contact us prior to the Public Hearing if
you have any questions.
Planning Commission Action:The
Planning Commission will hold a Public
Hearing to receive public testimony and
will take action on the item described
below.Decision on this matter will be final
unless appealed pursuant to Article V of
Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code within 10 calendar days of the
decision by any interested party or group.
Project Location:2130 East Fourth
Street,located within the Professional (P)
zone and within the Village Center District
of the Metro East Mixed Use Overlay
(MEMU).
Project Applicant:Donald Verleur
(Applicant)representing Olive Crest
(Property Owner).
Proposed Project:Request for approval
of Density Bonus Agreement No.2025-03
to construct a fifteen-unit multi-family
residential development,including three
units proposed as affordable to very low-
income households earning less than 30-
50 percent of the area median income
(AMI).As proposed,the project will utilize
concessions and a waiver or reduction to
deviate from development standards
through the density bonus agreement
pursuant to California Government Code
Sections 65915 through 65918 and Santa
Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)Sections 41-
1600 through 41-1607.
Environmental Impact:Pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA)and the CEQA Guidelines,the
project is exempt from further review
pursuant to Section 15168 (Program EIR)
of the CEQA Guidelines.Categorical
Exemption ER No.2023-94 will be filed
for this project.
Meeting Details:This matter will be
heard on Monday,June 09,2025,at
5:30 p.m.in the City Council Chamber,22
Civic Center Plaza,Santa Ana,CA 92701.
Members of the public may attend this
meeting in person or join via Zoom.For
the most up-to-date information on how to
participate virtually in this meeting,please
visit https://www.santa-ana.org/planning-
and-building-meeting-participation/.
Written Comments:If you are unable to
participate in the meeting,you may send
written comments by e-mail to
PBAeComments@santa-ana.org
(reference the Agenda Item #in the
subject line)or by mail to Gema Zapien,
Acting Recording Secretary,City of Santa
Ana,20 Civic Center Plaza –M20,Santa
Ana,CA 92701.Deadline to submit
written comments is 3:30 p.m.on the day
of the meeting.Comments received after
the deadline may not be distributed to the
Commission but will be made part of the
record.
Where To Get More Information:
Additional details regarding the proposed
action(s),including the full text of the
discretionary item,may be found on the
City website 72 hours prior to the public
hearing at https://santa-
ana.primegov.com/public/portal.
Who To Contact For Questions:Should
you have any project questions,please
contact case planner Pedro Gomez with
the Planning Division by phone at (714)
667-2790 or by email at PGomez@santa-
ana.com.
Note:If you challenge the decision on the
above matter,you may be limited to
raising only those issues you or someone
else raised at the public hearing
described in this notice,or in written
correspondence delivered to the Planning
Commission or City Council of the City of
Santa Ana at,or prior to,the public
hearing.
Si tiene preguntas en español,favor de
llamar a Gema Zapien (714)667-2732.
N u c n liên l c b ng ti ng Vi t,xin
i n tho i cho Kristie Ha (714)667-
2206.
5/30/25
OR-3932029#
CITY OF SANTA ANA
Planning and Building Agency
20 Civic Center Plaza ● P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
www.santa-ana.org/pba
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE SANTA ANA PLANNING COMMISSION
The City of Santa Ana encourages the public to participate in the decision-making process. This
notice is being sent to those who live or own property within 1000 feet of the project site or who
have expressed an interest in the proposed action. We encourage you to contact us prior to the
Public Hearing if you have any questions.
Planning Commission Action: The Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to receive public
testimony and will take action on the item described below. Decision on this matter will be final unless
appealed pursuant to Article V of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code within 10 calendar days of
the decision by any interested party or group.
Project Location: 2130 East Fourth Street, located within the Professional (P) zone and within the
Village Center District of the Metro East Mixed Use Overlay (MEMU).
Project Applicant: Donald Verleur (Applicant) representing Olive Crest (Property Owner).
Proposed Project: Request for approval of Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025-03 to construct a fifteen-
unit multi-family residential development, including three units proposed as affordable to very low-income
households earning less than 30-50 percent of the area median income (AMI). As proposed, the project will
utilize concessions and a waiver or reduction to deviate from development standards through the density
bonus agreement pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918 and Santa Ana
Municipal Code (SAMC) Sections 41-1600 through 41-1607.
Environmental Impact: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA
Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15168 (Program EIR) of the CEQA
Guidelines. Categorical Exemption ER No. 2023-94 will be filed for this project.
Meeting Details: This matter will be heard on Monday, June 09, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Members of the public may attend this meeting
in person or join via Zoom. For the most up-to-date information on how to participate virtually in this
meeting, please visit https://www.santa-ana.org/planning-and-building-meeting-participation/.
Written Comments: If you are unable to participate in the meeting, you may send written comments by e-
mail to PBAeComments@santa-ana.org (reference the Agenda Item # in the subject line) or by mail to
Gema Zapien, Acting Recording Secretary, City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza – M20, Santa Ana, CA
92701. Deadline to submit written comments is 3:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments received
after the deadline may not be distributed to the Commission but will be made part of the record.
Where To Get More Information: Additional details regarding the proposed action(s), including the full text
of the discretionary item, may be found on the City website 72 hours prior to the public hearing at
https://santa-ana.primegov.com/public/portal.
Who To Contact For Questions: Should you have any Project questions, please contact Case Planner,
Pedro Gomez, with the Planning Division by phone at (714) 667-2790 or by email at PGomez@santa-
ana.org.
Note: If you challenge the decision on the above matter, you may be limited to raising only those issues
you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence
delivered to the Planning Commission or City Council of the City of Santa Ana at, or prior to, the public
hearing.
Si tiene preguntas en español, favor de llamar a Gema Zapien (714) 667-2732.
Nếu cần liên lạc bằng tiếng Việt, xin điện thoại cho Kristie Ha (714) 667-2206.
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Mayor
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Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 2
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Thai Viet Phan
Ward 1
tphan@santa-ana.org
Jessie Lopez
Ward 3
jessielopez@santa-ana.org
Phil Bacerra
Ward 4
pbacerra@santa-ana.org
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Ward 5
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David Penaloza
Ward 6
dpenaloza@santa-ana.org
MAYOR
Valerie Amezcua
MAYOR PRO TEM
Benjamin Vazquez
COUNCILMEMBERS
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Thai Viet Phan
CITY OF SANTA ANA
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
20 Civic Center Plaza ● P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
www.santa-ana.org
CITY MANAGER
Alvaro Nuñez
CITY ATTORNEY
Sonia R. Carvalho
CITY CLERK
Jennifer L. Hall
NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE
PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54955.1, notice is hereby given that
the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana continued the public
hearing noticed for June 09, 2025 to June 23, 2025 to consider
adoption of a Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025-03.
The matter will be considered on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 5:30 P.M., in
the City Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Members of
the public may attend this meeting in-person or join via Zoom. For the most
up to date information on how to participate in this meeting,
please visit https://www.santa-ana.org/agendas-and-minutes/.
Si tiene preguntas en español, favor de llamar a Gema Zapien (714) 667-2732.
Nếu cần liên lạc bằng tiếng Việt, xin điện thoại cho Kristie Ha (714) 667-2206.
Please contact the Planning and Building Agency at (714) 667-2700 with any questions.
Gema Zapien
Acting Planning Commission Secretary
SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL
Planning and Building Agency
www.santa-ana.org/pba
Item # 2
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Planning Commission Staff Report
June 23, 2025
Topic: Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2025-01 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41
(Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to Group Homes.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 2025-01 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa
Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to group homes and land use definitions, with the
exception of Ordinance Amendment No. 2025-01 (Section 28) of the attached ordinance
(Exhibit 1), which is subject to separate City Council consideration and is therefore not
subject to Planning Commission review.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
At its April 15, 2025 regular meeting, the City Council, with unanimous support, directed
staff to draft an ordinance based on the Costa Mesa group home ordinance to establish
local regulations for group homes for the Council’s consideration that are consistent with
the Federal Fair Housing Act Amendments of 1988 (FFHA), the California Fair
Employment Housing Act (FEHA), and recent caselaw. The proposed regulations will
preserve the characteristics of residential neighborhoods, provide opportunities for the
disabled to reside in a residential zone that is enjoyed by the non-disabled, and provide
a broader range of housing opportunities to the disabled.
DISCUSSION
The City of Santa Ana is proposing to amend portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa
Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to establish a regulatory framework for group homes. These
amendments are intended to reflect current state and federal laws and implement best
practices.
The proposed ordinance, Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2025-01, attached to this
report (Exhibit 1) includes amendments to Chapter 41 and to Chapter 8 (Buildings and
Structures) of the SAMC. Table 1 below and on subsequent pages of this report illustrate
key provisions of the proposed amendments to both Chapter 41 and Chapter 8. While the
proposed amendments to Chapter 8 are being presented along with the proposed
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amendments to Chapter 41 for the Planning Commission’s reference, Chapter 8 is not
under the purview of the Planning Commission. Sections of the ordinance located in
Chapter 8 are only being presented for the Commission’s awareness and to provide a
comprehensive analysis of the regulatory framework being proposed for group homes.
Table 1: ZOA No. 2025-01 Current and Proposed Text Regulations
Item Existing Zoning Code
Regulations
Proposed Zoning Code Amendment
Definitions Group homes nor sober-
living homes are defined.
1. Sec. 41-66.5 defines group homes.
2. Sec. 41-143.5 defines residential care
facilities.
3. Sec. 41-152.7 defines sober-living
homes.
4. Add and delete other definitions as
necessary to eliminate ambiguity
between uses.
Zoning Districts Group homes not expressly
listed as a permitted use.
Table in new Group Home Article (Sec. 41-
2401) expressly states what zoning
districts permit what types of group home
facilities:
1. 6 or Less: All zones where single-
family is permitted.
2. 7 or More: R2, R3, R4 and
SDs/SPs where multi- family is
permitted.
Permit Requirements No permit required for
group homes.
Sec. 41-2401 requires permits for group
homes by type:
1. Group Home Special Use Permit
Required: 6 or less occupants.
2. Conditional Use Permit Required:
7 or more occupants.
3. Operator’s Permit Required: 7 or
more occupants.
*Exception for state licensed facilities with
6 or less occupants.
Separation Requirements No separation requirement.1. Sec. 41-2402(b) requires a 650-foot
separation between group homes.
2. Sec. 41-2402(b) separation does not
apply to group homes with 6 or less
occupants in single-family zones.
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Item Existing Zoning Code
Regulations
Proposed Zoning Code Amendment
Sober-living Home Standards No applicable standards.Sec. 41-2402(b)(15) includes standards for
sober-living facilities, in addition to
applicable group home standards, related
to active participation in treatment, rules
and regulations to prohibit use of alcohol
or non-prescription drugs, limits on
occupants subject to the sex offender
registration, visitation policy, good
neighbor policy, and limits on services
provided.
Occupancy Limits No limits on occupancy.Sec. 41-2401 distinguishes between small
(6 or less occupants) and large (7 or more
occupants) and zoning districts where
permitted and types of permits required.
Operator Qualifications Not addressed.1. Sec. 41-2402(f) places clear
regulations and qualifications for
operators of small group homes.
2. Sec. 8-3600 et seq. places clear
regulations and qualification for
operations of large group homes.
Existing Homes Not addressed.1. Sec. 41-2407 requires existing homes
with 6 or less occupants to apply for a
Group Home Special Use Permit
within 90 days of effective date.
2. Sec. 41-2408 requires existing home
with 7 or more occupants to obtain an
Operator's Permit within 120 days of
effective date.
Reasonable Accommodation Not explicitly addressed.Sec. 41-2402(b)(16) expressly states that a
reasonable accommodation seeking relief
from applicable standards may be applied
for (Sec. 41-652 through 41-655).
Background
Like many other cities in California, Santa Ana has experienced a rise in the number of
group homes within single-family residential neighborhoods. The proliferation of group
homes has led to an increase in code enforcement complaints and calls for service from
residents relating to impacts associated with such uses.
The FFHA and FEHA, prohibit discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, family status and disability through zoning or other land use
practices. Because of these laws, cities cannot develop zoning or land use regulations that
would discriminate against individuals with disabilities. As defined by the FFHA and FEHA,
persons with disabilities are individuals with mental or physical impairments that
substantially limit one or more major life activities. Such disabilities include but are not limited
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to blindness, mobility impairment, mental illness, learning disabilities, and alcoholism and
drug addiction.
Present Status in Santa Ana
The City’s ability to limit the impacts of group homes on the community are regulated by
state and federal legislation. Current provisions of the SAMC do not clearly define group
homes. In addition, the SAMC does not expressly identify or allow these uses; rather, the
SAMC only specifies residential uses in general terms and such facilities have established
in residential zones without any type of zoning permit approval. Because of this, the City’s
Code Enforcement Division has encountered challenges in its efforts to regulate group
homes. Furthermore, the City has witnessed an increasing amount of clustered group
homes locating within the City’s residential neighborhoods that are functioning similarly to
that of an institutionalized facility which can disrupt the neighborhood character envisioned
by the City’s General Plan.
Based on state and City data, 74 sober-living homes are estimated to be operating in Santa
Ana, of which 24 are licensed facilities and 50 are suspected to be unlicensed facilities. But
because of their unlicensed status, these operations are not certain.
State Licensing and Requirements
The state has established a licensing system for certain group homes that provide certain
type of care and supervision. These state licensed facilities are designed to accommodate
individuals who may require 24-hour supervision but who do not need extensive medical
care. These facilities provide services to a diverse group of individuals and vary in size and
capacity. Such facilities include intermediate care facilities for the developmentally disabled,
community care facilities, residential care facilities for the elderly, residential care facilities
for the chronically ill, alcoholism and drug abuse facilities, pediatric day health and respite
care facilities, residential health care facilities (including congregate living health facilities),
family care homes, foster homes, and group homes for the mentally disordered or otherwise
disabled persons or dependent and neglected children.
These types of licensed facilities are regulated by the Department of Social Services (DSS),
Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) or Department of Public Health (DPH), which
fall under the supervision of the Health and Human Services Agency (HHS) of the State of
California. Each department has its own review and application process and such facilities
are inspected annually.
State law makes it clear that cities cannot regulate state licensed group homes that provide
care and services to six (6) or fewer individuals. In addition, cities cannot regulate living
arrangements in which the occupants operate as a “single housekeeping unit.” Licensed
group homes and single housekeeping units must be treated like single-family residences
for zoning purposes. Therefore, these types of facilities must be permitted in all residential
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zones in which single-family residences are allowed, with the same development and
parking standards of a single-family residence. However, local jurisdictions do have the
ability to regulate (subject to some state and federal limitations) unlicensed group homes of
any occupant size and licensed residential care facilities that care for seven (7) or more
individuals.
Costa Mesa Group Home Ordinance
The City of Costa Mesa has successfully established a precedent for the regulation of
group homes and sober-living facilities through its municipal ordinances, which include
requirements for special or conditional use permits and a 650-foot separation distance.
These regulations faced significant legal scrutiny under the FFHA and the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA), with challenges alleging discrimination against individuals with
disabilities. However, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, in The Ohio
House, LLC v. City of Costa Mesa, ultimately affirmed Costa Mesa's ordinances. This
ruling confirms that local jurisdictions can implement such regulations if they
demonstrably benefit individuals with disabilities by fostering appropriate living
environments, rather than solely imposing restrictions, and are not based on
discriminatory intent. This outcome provides a critical framework and legal support for the
City of Santa Ana as it proceeds with the proposed ordinance modeled after Costa Mesa's
approach to regulate group homes and sober-living facilities within its residential
neighborhoods.
Table 2 below and on the following page illustrates how key provisions in the proposed
ordinance are consistent with the provisions in the City of Costa Mesa’s ordinance,
thereby demonstrably benefiting individuals with disabilities by fostering appropriate living
environments. Adopting an ordinance consistent with Costa Mesa's successfully litigated
framework offers a legally sound approach, thereby enhancing the proposed ordinance's
effectiveness in regulating group homes and sober-living facilities while mitigating future
legal vulnerabilities for the City
Table 2: Comparison to Costa Mesa’s Ordinance
Provision Costa Mesa Proposed Ordinance
Definitions
Defines group homes Yes Yes
Defines sober-living home Yes Yes
Defines integral uses Yes Yes
Defines boarding house Yes Yes
Land Use/Required Permit
Provides preferential treatment to group homes over
similar living arrangements to non-disabled (boarding
house-like arrangements)
Yes Yes
Distinguishes between large and small group homes (6
or less, and 7 or more)
Yes Yes
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Provision Costa Mesa Proposed Ordinance
Requires special use permit for group homes with 6 or
fewer occupants in single-family residential zones
Yes Yes
Requires special use permit for group home with 6 or
fewer occupants in multiple-family residential zones
Yes Yes
Requires conditional use permit for group homes with 7
or more occupants in limited zones
Yes Yes
Requires operator’s permit for group homes with 7 or
more occupants
Yes Yes
Prohibits group homes with 7 or more occupants in
single-family zones
Yes Yes
Prohibits integral uses Yes Yes
Operational and Development Standards
Separation requirement for group homes with 6 or
fewer occupants in single-family zones
No No
Separation requirement for sober-living homes with 6
or fewer occupants in single-family zones
Yes (650 ft)Yes (650 ft)
Separation requirement for group homes with 6 or
fewer occupants in non-single-family zones
Yes (650 ft)Yes (650 ft)
Separation requirement for group homes with 7 or
more occupants in multiple-family zones
Yes (650 ft)Yes (650 ft)
House manager required for group home Yes Yes
Group home use is required in both primary dwelling
and ADU, when present
Yes Yes
Parking restriction Yes (500 ft)Yes (500 ft)
48-hour notice prior to eviction Yes Yes
Prohibits “care and supervision”Yes Yes
Property owner written approval Yes Yes
Additional requirements for sober-living home (i.e.,
Good Neighbor Policy)
Yes Yes
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines,
the adoption of this Ordinance (“Project”) is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to
sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in
a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. The
Project is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA
Guidelines as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the ordinance will
have a significant effect on the environment. The amendments provide definitions and
standards to regulate the location, operation, and licensing of group homes and do not
authorize new development or changes in density or intensity of land use. Moreover, the
Project is categorically exempt from further review per Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing
Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. This exemption applies to the operation, repair,
maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private
structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving
negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The Project merely establishes
administrative and land use oversight procedures for group homes already operating or
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proposed within existing residential structures, and will not expand the existing use. None
of the exceptions to the use of categorical exemptions identified in CEQA Guidelines
section 15300.2 apply to the Class 1 exemptions or this ordinance. Specifically, the
Project will not result in cumulative impacts, will not affect any scenic or historic resources,
and will not involve unusual circumstances leading to a significant impact.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this action.
EXHIBITS
1. Ordinance for ZOA No. 2025-01 and OA No. 2025-01
2. Copy of Public Notice
Submitted By:
Siri Champion, AICP, Senior Planner
Approved By:
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Acting Executive Director of the Planning and Building Agency
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ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025-01 AND
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2025-01– AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) AND
CHAPTER 8 (BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES) OF THE
SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GROUP
HOMES AND LAND USE DEFINITIONS, REGULATING
SUCH USES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISABLED AND
FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3),
15061(C)(2), 15060(C)(3), AND/OR 15301(C)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA HEREBY ORDAINS AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines
and declares as follows:
A. Under the California Constitution, Article XI, Section 7, the City has been granted
broad police powers to preserve the residential character of residential
neighborhoods, which powers have been recognized by both the California
Supreme Court and United States Supreme Court, the latter of which has stated
that, “It is within the power of the legislature to determine that the community
should be beautiful as well as healthy, spacious as well as clean, well-balanced as
well as carefully patrolled” (Berman v. Parker (1954) 348 U.S. 26, 33).
B. Courts have held that cities have the right to regulate both the number of people
who may reside in a residence and the manner in which the residence is used as
long as such regulations do not unfairly discriminate or impair an individual’s rights
of privacy and association (see, e.g., City of Santa Barbara v. Adamson (1980) 27
Cal.3d 123, 131–34; Ewing v. City of Carmel-By-The-Sea (1991) 234 Cal.App.3d
1579, 1595–98).
C. The Federal Fair Housing Act Amendments of 1988 (“FHAA”) and the California
Fair Employment Housing Act (“FEHA”) prohibit enforcement of zoning ordinances
that would on their face or otherwise have the effect of discriminating against equal
housing opportunities for the disabled.
D. A core purpose of the FHAA, FEHA , and California’s Lanterman Developmental
Disabilities Services Act (“Lanterman Act”) is to provide a broader range of housing
opportunities to the disabled; to free the disabled, to the extent possible, from
institutional style living; and to ensure that disabled persons have the opportunity
to live in normal residential surroundings and use and enjoy a dwelling in a manner
similar to the way a dwelling is enjoyed by the non-disabled.
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E. To fulfill this core purpose, the FHAA and FEHA require that the City grant an
exception to its zoning ordinances if the exception is both reasonable and
necessary to accommodate a person’s legal disability to afford the disabled person
an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling.
F. Several state laws require the City to treat state licensed residential care facilities
serving six or fewer as a residential use, such that it is permitted in residential
zoning districts (see, e.g., Health and Safety Code, §§ 1267.8, 1566.3, 1568.0831,
and 11834.23). A report conducted by the 2022–2023 Grand Jury for the County
of Orange found that the resulting deinstitutionalization of group living
arrangements for the disabled has had a positive effect upon the disabled.1
G. The City’s goal in enacting this Ordinance is to preserve the residential
characteristics of residential neighborhoods, and to provide opportunities for the
disabled to reside in residential zones that are enjoyed by the non-disabled.
H. Over the past several years the region has seen a significant increase in the
number of residential homes being utilized as alcohol and drug recovery facilities
for large numbers of individuals (“sober-living homes”).
I. The increase appears to be driven in part by the Substance Abuse and Crime
Prevention Act of 2000 adopted by California voters, which provides that specified
first-time drug and alcohol offenders are to be afforded the opportunity to receive
substance abuse treatment rather than incarceration.
J. The Affordable Care Act has also significantly expanded the availability of health
care coverage for substance abuse treatment.
K. The region has seen a sharp increase of sober-living homes, which has generated
community outcry and complaints including, but not limited to overcrowding,
inordinate amounts of second-hand smoke, and noise; and the clustering of sober-
living facilities in close proximity to each other creating neighborhoods of sober -
living homes (see Ohio House LLC v. City of Costa Mesa (9th Cir. 2024) 122 F.4th
1097, 1127).
L. This increase in sober-living homes has become a rising concern for cities
statewide as local officials are in some cases being bombarded with complaints
from residents about the proliferation of sober-living homes; conferences drawing
local officials from around the state are being held discussing what to do about
challenges associated with sober-living homes; and the appropriate regulation of
sober-living homes has been the topic of several League of California Cities
meetings.
1 “Welcome to the Neighborhood: Are cities responsibly managing the integration of group homes?”,
County of Orange Grand Jury Investigation, 2022-2023,
https://www.ocgrandjury.org/sites/jury/files/2023-06/Welcome_to_the_Neighborhood-
Are_cities_responsibly_managing_the_integration_of_group_homes.pdf.”
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M. The state Legislature has recognized the need to prevent overconcentration of
residential facilities that impairs the integrity of residential neighborhoods and
leads to the institutionalization of such neighborhoods, which und ermines the
benefits of deinstitutionalization (Cal. Health & Saf. Code §§ 1520.5 & 1267.9). To
that end, state law allows applications for new residential facility licenses to be
denied if the facility’s location is near an existing residential facility, thereby
resulting in overconcentration.
N. Overconcentration of other group homes for the disabled, including sober-living
homes, impairs the integrity of residential neighborhoods and undermines the
benefits of deinstitutionalization. The number of sober-living homes in the region
is rapidly increasing, leading to an overconcentration of sober -living homes in
many cities.
O. The purpose of sober-living homes is to provide a comfortable living environment
for persons with drug or alcohol addictions in which they remain clean and sober
and can participate in a recovery program in a residential, community environment,
and so that they have the opportunity to reside in the neighborhood of their choice.
P. Individuals recovering from alcoholism and drug addiction, who are not currently
using alcohol or drugs, are considered disabled under both the FHAA and FEHA.
Q. This Ordinance and the balance of the City’s zoning provide a benefit to group
homes by allowing these facilities to locate in residential neighborhoo ds, whereas
a similarly situated and functioning home with non-disabled tenants would be
defined as a boarding house and continue to be prohibited in all zoning districts.
R. Group homes (including sober-living homes) typically do not function as a single
housekeeping unit for the following reasons: (1) they house transient populations
(programs are generally about 90 days and, a 2005 UCLA study found that 65–70
percent of individuals recovering from addiction leave even earlier); (2) the
residents generally have no established ties to each other when they move in and
typically do not mingle with other neighbors; (3) neighbors generally do not know
those who reside in the home, nor do the residents know the neighbors; (4) the
residents have little to no say about who lives or doesn’t live in the home; (5) the
residents do not generally share expenses; (6) the residents are often responsible
for their own food, laundry and phone; (7) when residents disobey house rules they
are often evicted from the house; (8) the residents generally do not share the same
acquaintances; and (9) residents often pay significantly above -market rate rents.
The lack of single-housekeeping-unit characteristics contributes to institutional
living conditions.
S. The size and makeup of the households in group homes, even those allowed as a
matter of right under the Code, can create institutional living conditions because
they tend to be larger than average single housekeeping units, creating impacts
on water, sewer, roads, parking and othe r City services that are far greater than
the average household, in that the average number of persons per California
household is 2.86. A sober-living facility allowed as a matter of right can house six
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residents plus a resident manager, which is more than twice the average California
household size.
T. All individuals residing in a sober-living facility are generally over the age of 18,
while the average household in the United States has just 1.96 individuals over the
age of 18 according to federal census data.
U. Because of their transient populations and above-average numbers of adults
residing in a single home, group homes (including sober-living facilities) present
impacts to residential neighborhoods not typically associated with more traditional
single-family uses, which contributes to the institutionalization of residential
neighborhoods and residential care environments, which in turn reduces the
benefits of residential environments for disabled residents in group living
arrangements. These impacts include: the housing of large numbers of unrelated
adult who may or may not be supervised; excessive noise and outdoor smoking,
which interferes with the use and enjoyment of residential neighborhoods; little to
no interaction with the neighborhood; irresponsible operators with a history of
opening facilities in complete disregard of the Code and with little regard for
impacts to the residential environment; disproportional impacts from the average
dwelling unit to nearly all City services including sewer, water, parks, libraries,
transportation infrastructure, fire and police; a history of congregating in the same
general area.
V. Among other things, this Ordinance establishes a 650-foot distance requirement
between group homes, which provides many opportunities for the operation of
group homes within the City and still results in preferential treatment for group
homes that serve disabled individuals as compared to group homes serving non-
disabled individuals in a similar living situation (i.e., in boarding house-style
residences) which cannot operate in residential zones.
W. Housing inordinately large numbers of unrelated adults in a single-residence or
congregating group homes in close proximity to each other does not provide the
disabled with an opportunity to “live in normal residential surroundings,” but rather
subjects them to living environments that resemble the types of institutional living
that the FEHA and FHAA were designed to provide relief from for the disabled,
and which no reasonable person could contend provides a life in a normal
residential surrounding.
X. Notwithstanding the above, the City Council recognizes that, when operated
responsibly, group homes (including sober-living homes) provide a societal benefit
by providing the disabled the opportunity to live in residential neighborhoods, as
well as providing recovery programs for individuals attempting to overcome their
drug and alcohol addictions. Providing greater access to residential zones to group
homes, including sober-living homes, than to boarding houses provides a benefit
to the City and its residents.
Y. Without sufficient, appropriate regulation, there is no way to ensure that the
individuals entering into a group home are disabled individuals and entitled to the
protections under local and state law; that a group home is operated profe ssionally
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to minimize impacts to the character of residential neighborhoods; and that the
secondary impacts which cause the institutionalization of group homes due to
concentration of both group homes in a neighborhood and large numbers of
unrelated adults residing in a single facility in a single home are lessened.
Z. In addition to group homes locating in residential neighborhoods, other state -
licensed residential care facilities are also taking up residence in residential
neighborhoods.
AA. The purpose of group homes for the disabled is to provide the disabled an equal
opportunity to comfortably reside in residential neighborhoods of their choice.
BB. ZOA No. 2025-01 and OA No. 2025-01 are consistent with various goals and
policies of the General Plan. Specifically, these actions are consistent with Housing
Element (HE) Goal 2 (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 age groups to foster an inclusive community),
Policy HE-2.5 (diverse housing types), HE Goal 4 (adequate rental and ownership
housing opportunities and supportive services for seniors, people with disabilities,
families with children, and people experiencing homelessness), Policies HE-4.3
and HE-4.7 (provide housing for disabled people to live independent lives and
provide regulatory oversight), Community Element (CE) Policy CM-3.2 (support
the creation of healthy neighborhoods), Land Use Element (LU) Policy LU -1.1
(foster compatibility between land uses to enhance livability and promote healthy
lifestyles), Policy LU-4.6 (support diverse housing types that promote a healthy
environment), and Policy LU-4.7 (promote mixed housing types to create inclusive
communities).
CC. On June 23, 2025, the Planning Commission held a duly-noticed public hearing
and considered the staff report, recommendations by staff, and public tes timony
concerning ZOA No. 2025-01, at which time the Planning Commission
recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance, with the
exception of Section 28, which amends Chapter 8 of the SAMC and is not within
the purview of the Planning Commission.
DD. On July 15, 2025, the City Council held a duly-noticed public hearing and
considered the staff report, recommendations by staff, and public testimony
concerning the proposed ordinance.
Section 2. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the adoption of this Ordinance (“Project”) is exempt from CEQA
review pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines
because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in
the environment. The Project is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3)
of the CEQA Guidelines as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the
ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. The amendments provide
definitions and standards to regulate the location, operation, and licensing of group
homes and do not authorize new development or changes in density or intensity of land
use. Moreover, the Project is categorically exempt from further review per Section 15301
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(Class 1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. This exemption applies to the
operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of
existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical
features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The Project
merely establishes administrative and land use oversight procedures for group homes
already operating or proposed within existing residential structures, and will not expand
the existing use. None of the exceptions to the use of categorical exemptions identified in
CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply to the Class 1 exemptions or this ordinan ce.
Specifically, the Project will not result in cumulative impacts, will not affect any scenic or
historic resources, and will not involve unusual circumstances leading to a significant
impact.
Section 3. Section 41-27.3 (Boarding House) of Chapter 41 of the SAMC is
hereby added to read as follow:
Sec. 41-27.3. – Boarding house.
Boarding house means a residence or dwelling, other than a hotel or motel, wherein
rooms are rented under multiple separate written or oral rental agreements, leases or
subleases or combination thereof, whether or not the owner, agent or rental manager
resides within the residence. Boarding houses do not include: (1) group homes; (2)
residential care facilities; (3) sober-living homes; (4) transitional or supportive housing; or
(5) single housekeeping units.
Section 4. Section 41-41.5 (Care Home) of Chapter 41 of the SAMC is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 41-41.5. – Care Home Reserved.
A care home is any facility, place, or building, social rehabilitation facility or similar facility
which is maintained and operated to provide living accommodations for and twenty -four-
hour nonmedical care to persons in need of personal services, supervision, assistance,
guidance, or training essential for sustaining the act ivities of daily living or for the
protection of the individual, such as the elderly, convalescents, invalids, dependent or
neglected children, or physically handicapped, mentally impaired or incompetent persons.
Section 5. Section 41-49 (Disabled) of Chapter 41 of the SAMC is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 41-49. – Disabled Person.
For purposes of the reasonable accommodation process detailed in sections 41 -652, et
seq., any person who has a medical condition, physical disability, or mental impairment
that substantially limits one (1) or more major life activities; anyone who is regarded as
having such impairment; or, anyone who has a record of such impairment. People who
are currently using illegal substances are not covered unless they have a separate
disability. Disabled means, as is more specifically defined under the fair housing laws, a
person who has a physical or mental impairment that limits one or more major life
activities, a person who is regarded as having that type of impairment , or a person who
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has a record of that type of impairment, not including current, illegal use of a controlled
substance. For the purposes of this Chapter, handicapped shall mean the same as
disabled.
Section 6. Section 41-66.5 (Group home) of Chapter 41 of the SAMC is hereby
added to read as follows:
Sec. 41-66.5. – Group home.
A facility that is being used as a supportive living environment for persons who are
considered disabled under state or federal law. A group home ope rated by a single
operator or service provider (whether licensed or unlicensed) constitutes a single facility,
whether the facility occupies one or more dwelling units. Group homes shall not include
residential care facilities and any dwelling that operates as a single housekeeping unit.
Section 7. Section 41-77 (Hotel / Motel) of Chapter 41 of the SAMC is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 41 – 77. – Hotel/Motel.
A hotel/motel is any building, or portion of a building, other than a care home, which that
is designed, occupied, used or intended to be used, rented or hired out as temporary or
overnight accommodations for tourists or transients. Such hotel/motel shall contain more
than five (5) guest rooms. A hotel/motel that contains a kitchen (as defined in Section
310.7(3) of the California Building Code) in guest rooms shall be deemed to be a long -
term stay business hotel. A hotel/motel that meets the criteria of Section 41 -139 of this
Code shall be deemed to be a transient/residential hotel.
Section 8. Section 41-78 (Reserved) of Chapter 41 of the SAMC is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 41-78. – Reserved Household.
Household means all the individuals occupying a dwelling unit, and includes people who
live in different units governed by the same operator, but does not include a single
housekeeping unit.
Section 9. Section 41-78.5 (House manager) of Chapter 41 of the SAMC is hereby
added to read as follows:
Sec. 41-78.5. – House manager.
The person, or group of persons, that is present at a group home, as defined in this
Chapter, on a 24-hour basis and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the group
home. The house manager may be the operator, or a duly authorized representative of
the operator.
Section 10. Section 41-83.2 (Integral Group Home Facility) of Chapter 41 of the
SAMC is hereby added to read as follows: