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RESOLUTION NO. 2010-21
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS
APPLICATION NO. 2010-02 TO ALLOW A FIVE-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT 2034 AND 2038
NORTH BUSH STREET
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 2010-02
approving deviations from the Two-Family Residence (R2) development
standards pursuant to Government Code Sections 65915, et seq.
B. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana held a duly noticed
public hearing on December 13, 2010.
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Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds,
determines and declares as to Density Bonus Application 2010-02 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
R2 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 R2 zoning
district and the guidelines within Citywide design standards.
Additionally, the project will be consistent with purpose of the
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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 development 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, reduction
of minimum lot size for five (5) units from 18,000 square feet to
14,000 square feet and reduction of front yard setback from 20 feet
to 17.5 feet, are necessary to make the project economically
feasible.
Section 3. 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. 2010-
101 will be filed for this project.
Section 4. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting
the public hearing hereby approves Density Bonus Application No. 2010-02. 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.
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ADOPTED this 13th day of December, 2010 by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Alderete, Betancourt, Gartner, Yrarrazaval (4)
NOES: Commissioners: Acosta, Walters (2)
ABSENT: Commissioners: Turner (1)
ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None ""~
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph W._Fletcher, City Attorney
By:=
Ryan
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
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I, MARTHA RAMIREZ, Secretary of the Planning Commission, do hereby attest to and
certify the attached Resolution No. 2010-21 to be the original resolution adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on December 13, 2010.
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Secre of the Planning Comm sion
City of Santa Ana
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