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RESOLUTION NO. 2010-23
ROH - 12/13/10
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS
APPLICATION NO. 2010-04 TO ALLOW A FIVE-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVING SITE
PLAN REVIEW NO. 2010-03 AT 435 AND 437 SOUTH
BIRCH STREET
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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. Applicant is requesting approval of Density Bonus Application 2010-04
approving two (2) deviations from the Specific Development No. 40 (SD-
40) zoning district development standards pursuant to Government Code
Sections 65915, et seq.
B. Applicant also is requesting approval of Site Plan Review No. 2010-03 for
the construction of two two-story buildings to create five apartments.
C. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana held a duly noticed
public hearing on December 13, 2010.
Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds,
determines and declares as to Density Bonus Application 2010-03 as follows:
A. The proposed development will materially assist in accomplishing the goal
of providing affordable housing opportunities in economically balanced
communities throughout the city.
The proposed five-unit residential development will materially assist
in accomplishing the goal of providing affordable housing
opportunities in an economically balanced community. The
applicant will construct, rent and maintain five units, representing
100 percent of the proposed development, to Very Low Income
Households, thus increasing the total supply of affordable units
available for that level of affordability.
B. The development will not be inconsistent with the purpose of the
underlying zone or applicable designation in the general plan land use
element.
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As proposed, the project will be consistent with the purpose of the
• SD-40 zoning district. With the approval of the two deviations
requested by the applicant, the project will comply with all
applicable development standards established in the SD-40 zoning
district and the guidelines within Citywide design standards.
Additionally, the project will be consistent with purpose of the
General Plan Land Use Element and Housing Element, as it will
further the goals and policies of the plan and not obstruct their
attainment. Specifically, it will further the Land Use Element Goal
3, preserve and improve the character and integrity of existing
neighborhood; Policy 3.1, support developmeht which provides a
positive contribution to neighborhood character and identity; Policy
3.5, encourage new development and/or additions to existing
development that is compatible in scale, and consistent with the
architectural style and character of the neighborhood and Policy
5.5, encourage development which is compatible with, and
supportive of surrounding land uses. Additionally, it will further the
Housing Element, Goal 2, provide 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-
2.3, Rental Housing. Encourage the construction of rental housing
• for Santa Ana's residents and workforce, including a commitment to
very low, low, and moderate income residents and moderate
income Santa Ana workers; and Policy HE-2.8, Agency-Owned
Sites. Maximize affordable housing on Agency-owned properties
that is of high quality, sustainable, and available to various income
levels.
C. The deviation is necessary to make it economically feasible for the
applicant to utilize a density bonus authorized for the development
pursuant to section 41-1604
The deviations of the development standards requested are
necessary to make the project economically feasible. The
deviations requested are: (i) reduction of the average setback
requirement from 27 feet to 21 feet, and (ii) a reduction of the side
yard requirements from 6 feet to 5 feet, 2 inches.
Section 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds,
determines and declares as to Site Plan Review No. 2010-02 as follows:
A. Section 41-593.5(c) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code requires a review by
the Planning Commission of all plans within a specific development plan
area to ensure the project is in conformity with the Specific Plan.
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• B. With the approval of the two deviations requested by the applicant, the
project is in compliance with all applicable development standards outlined
within the Heninger Park Specific Development No. 40 (SD-40).
Section 4. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the
proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA review per Section 15303, class 3
and Section 15332, Class 32. The Class 3 exemption allows new construction multi-family
residential structures in urbanized areas designed for not more than six dwelling units.
The Class 32 exemption allows for construction of in-fill development projects of less than
five acres in urbanized areas. A Notice of Exemption for Environmental Review No. 2Q10-
103 will be filed for this project.
Section 5. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting
the public hearing hereby approves Density Bonus Application No. 2010-04 and
approves Site Plan Review No. 2010-03 as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached hereto
and incorporated herein. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the
abovesaid hearing, which includes but is not limited to: the Request for Planning
Commission Action dated December 13 2010 and exhibits attached thereto; and the
public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference.
ADOPTED this 13th day of C
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AYES: Commissioners
NOES: Commissioners
ABSENT: Commissioners
ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners
iecember, 2010 by the following vote:
Alderete, Betancourt, Gartner, Yrarrazaval (4)
Acosta, Walters (2)
Turner (1)
None (O)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph V~Fletcher, City Attorney
By: ~ ~-
• Ryan O. Hodc
Assista City
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, MARTHA RAMIREZ, Secretary of the Planning Commission, do hereby attest to and
certify the attached Resolution No. 2010-23 to be the original resolution adopted by
the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on December 13. 2010.
Date: ~'~~.J %/
Secretary of the PI Comml lion
City of Santa Ana
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• Conditions of Approval for Site Plan Review No. 2010-03
Site Plan Review No. 2010-03 is approved subject to compliance, to the reasonable
satisfaction of the Planning Manager, with all applicable sections of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code, the California Administrative Code, the California Building Standards
Code and all other applicable regulations.
The applicant must comply with each and every condition listed below rid or to
exercising the rights conferred by the Site Plan Review.
The applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the
life of the Site Plan Review. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result
in the revocation of the Site Plan Review.
A. Planning Division
All proposed site improvements must conform to the Site Plan Review
approval of DP No. 2010-29 and the attached exhibits.
2. Any amendment to this Site Plan Review must be submitted to the
Planning Division for review. At that time, staff will determine if
administrative relief is available or the Site Plan Review must be
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3. A Voluntary Lot Merger application shall be approved and recorded prior
to issuance of the building permits.
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