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RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -07
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS
AGREEMENT NO. 2014 -01 TO ALLOW AN EIGHT -UNIT
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT 940 SOUTH MINNIE
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 Agreement No. 2014 -01
approving deviations from maximum density and parking standards for
multiple - family dwellings pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code section
41 -1606 and Government Code sections 65915 through 65918.
B. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana held a duly noticed
public hearing on February 24, 2014.
Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds,
determines and declares as to Density Bonus Agreement No. 2014 -01 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 eight -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 eight 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.
As proposed, the project will be consistent with the purpose of the
Multiple - Family Residence (R -3) 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 R -3 zoning district and the guidelines within the Citywide design
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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 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, to 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; and Policy
2.3, Rental Housing, to 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.
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 to increase the allowable density of the
project from the densities specified in the LR General Plan land use
designation and in the R -3 zoning district, as well as to reduce the
amount of required onsite parking. Deviations from these
standards will allow the developer to make substantial
improvements to the site's exterior, make necessary repairs and
upgrades to the units, to reconstruct the units to provide a mixture
of bedroom types, and to rehabilitate an existing courtyard that
serves as a vital open space amenity -to the dwelling and another
with which the building shares immediately to the south.
Section 3. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the
proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA review per Section 15301, Class 1.
The Class 1 exemption allows repair, maintenance, and minor alterations to existing
private structures where there is no expansion of use. A Notice of Exemption for
Environmental Review No. 2014 -9 will be filed for this project.
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Section 4. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting
the public hearing hereby approves Density Bonus Agreement No. 2014 -01. 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
February 24, 2014 and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which
are incorporated herein by this reference.
ADOPTED this 24 day of February 2014 by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Alderete, Bacerra, Bauer, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval
(6)
NOES: Commissioners: None (0)
ABSENT: Commissioners: Gartner (1)
ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None (C
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:_
Ryan
City
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, MARTHA RAMIREZ, Secretary of the Planning Commission, do hereby attest to and
certify the attached Resolution No. 2014 -07 to be the original resolution
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on February 24, 2014 .
Date: �! (� Zv
Secretary of the Planning Commissf6n
City of Santa Ana
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