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COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
TITLE:
PUBLIC HEARING — GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 2016-03 AND AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 2016-03 FOR A
PROPOSED PARK AT 415 AND 423 SOUTH
RAITT STREET — CITY OF SANTA ANA
PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES AGENCY, APPLICANT
(STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,4A)
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CITY TANAGE�R
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
As Recommended
As Amended
17 Ordinance on 1 8' Reading
El Ordinance on 2nd Reading
El Implementing Resolution
El Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
1. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2016-03.
2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2016-03.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
At its regular meeting on January 23, 2017, by a vote of 6:1 (Contreras -Leo opposed), the
Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving General
Plan Amendment No. 2016-03 and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No.
2016-03 to change the general plan and zoning designations of two parcels of land at 415 and
423 South Raiff Street from residential to open space to facilitate the future construction of a
park. The Planning Commission made no changes to the recommended actions outlined in the
attached staff report (Exhibit A).
DISCUSSION
The City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Service Agency (PRCSA) is requesting
to rezone two parcels of land from residential to open space to allow the construction of a future
public park. At this time, PRCSA has not yet conducted any technical studies and park designs
have not been drafted. This action is solely a land use action required in order to facilitate the
future construction of such park and to assure the park will be in conformance with the City's
General Plan and Zoning designations. As part of this application, staff will amend the General
Plan Land Use Element text and map and zoning map.
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GPA No. 2016-03 & AA No. 2016-03 — Proposed Park at 415 and 423 South Raitt Street
February 21, 2017
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The City is committed to providing parks and recreational facilities for the benefit and welfare of
the community. The City has been working with the National Park Service (NPS) to identify
additional park acreage in the City in order to mitigate the loss of 2.6 acres of park land at
Centennial Park, which is being used by the Rancho Santiago Community College District
(RSCCD) as their adult education campus. The future park at 415 and 423 South Raitt Street will
address the concerns of the NPS and will provide park space in an under -served park
neighborhood.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #5 - Community Health, Livability,
Engagement & Sustainability, Objective #4 (support neighborhood vitality and livability), Strategy
A (support the design and construction of parks to provide increased open space and
opportunities for recreation throughout the city, construct the Roosevelt Walker Park and
Community Center, and develop concepts and proposals for the Library Park in Civic Center and
Centennial Santa Ana River Eco -Park).
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
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Executive Director
Planning & Building Agency
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Exhibit: A. Planning Commission Staff Report
B. Resolution
C. Ordinance
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REQUEST FOR
Planning Commission Action
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE:
JANUARY23,2017
TITLE:
PUBLIC HEARING – FILED BY THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY FOR
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2016-03
AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2016-03
FOR A PROPOSED PARK AT 415 AND 423
SOUTH RAITT STREET (STRATEGIC PLAN
NO. 5,4A)
Prepared by _)9MLC. qutva.ra
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Recommend that the City Council:
PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY
APPROVED
• As Recommended
• As Amended
El Set Public Hearing For
DENIED
• Applicant's Request
• Staff Recommendation
CONTINUED TO
R. e�, t,
Planni�g Manager
1. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2016-03.
2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2016-03.
Executive Summary
On January 9, 2017, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider General Plan
Amendment No. 2016-03 and Amendment Application No. 2016-03. At that time, the Planning
Commission continued the public hearing to January 23, 2017 and requested that staff provide
additional background information on the project and information on any community outreach
conducted, and requested that representatives from the Parks, Recreation and Community Service
Agency (PRCSA) and the Community Development Agency (CDA) be present at the next meeting.
PRCSA is requesting approval of a general plan (text and map) amendment and a zone change
(amendment application) on two properties to facilitate the future construction of a public park.
The project proposes to change the properties General Plan land use designation from Low
Density Residential (LR -7) to Open Space (OS) and zoning designation from Single -Family
Residential (R-1) to Open Space (0).
EXHIBIT A
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GPA No. 2016-03 & AA No. 2016-03
January 23, 2017
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Table 1, Prolect and Location Informaflon
Project Descelation
The City of Santa Ana PRCSA is requesting to rezone two parcels of land from residential to open
space to allow the construction of a future public park, At this time, PRCSA has not yet conducted
any technical studies and park designs have not been drafted. This action Is solely a land use action
required in order to facilitate the future construction of such park and to assure the park will be in
conformance with the City's General Plan and Zoning designations. As part of this application, staff
will amend the General Plan Land Use Element text and map as shown an Exhibits 4 and 5 and
zoning map as shown on Exhibit 6.
Proiect Background and Chronolog
agWect Prope Back �round
The subject site was previously developed with single-family residences on both lots that were
constructed in the 1920s. The sites were cleared in 2006; none of the structures were listed on the
City's Register of Historical Propertie& The subject propertles were cleared and fenced -off at the
direction of the City Manager and PRCSA to prevent vandalism, squatters, trespassing and avoid
injuries,
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Project Address
416 and 423 South Raitt Street
Nearest Intersection
Raitt Street and Myrtle Street (northeast corner)
General Plan Designation
Existing
I Proposed
Low Rensity Residential (T—R-7)
I Open Spacq_(9)
Zoning Designation
Single -Family esidential (R-1)
I Open Space (0)
Surrounding Land Uses
North I Multi -Family Residence
East Single-Famill y Residence
South Single -Family Residence
West y Residence
Site Size (combined)
45,911 Square Feet (1, 1 acres)
Existing Site Development
The two properties are currently vacant but were previously
developed with two single-family residences that were demolished in
2006.
Attachments
Exhibit T —(Vicinity Map), —Exhlbit 2 (Land Use Map), Exhibit 3 (Site
Photo), Exhibit 4 (Revised Land Use Element), Exhibit 5 (Revised
General. Plan Land Use Mapl, and Exhibit 6�_�evlsed Zoning Mpl___j
Project Descelation
The City of Santa Ana PRCSA is requesting to rezone two parcels of land from residential to open
space to allow the construction of a future public park, At this time, PRCSA has not yet conducted
any technical studies and park designs have not been drafted. This action Is solely a land use action
required in order to facilitate the future construction of such park and to assure the park will be in
conformance with the City's General Plan and Zoning designations. As part of this application, staff
will amend the General Plan Land Use Element text and map as shown an Exhibits 4 and 5 and
zoning map as shown on Exhibit 6.
Proiect Background and Chronolog
agWect Prope Back �round
The subject site was previously developed with single-family residences on both lots that were
constructed in the 1920s. The sites were cleared in 2006; none of the structures were listed on the
City's Register of Historical Propertie& The subject propertles were cleared and fenced -off at the
direction of the City Manager and PRCSA to prevent vandalism, squatters, trespassing and avoid
injuries,
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January 23, 2017
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Centennial Park and National Park Service
In the 1970s, Centennial Park was obtained by the City from the United States government with use
restrictions that required the land to be used for public recreational purposes. In 1979, the City
licensed approximately 1.76 acres of land to the Rancho Santiago Community College District
(RSCCD) to build and operate an educational facility for 30 years. The City then allowed RSCCD to
expand its facility to include a total of approximately 2.6 acres of land, the facility is known as
Centennial Education Center (CEC). The 30 -year license agreement with RSCCD was set to expire
in November 2009, but was extended by the City as RSCCD expressed interest to convert the license
agreement into a long4erm lease in order to make improvements to its facilities. This request was
initially denied by the National Service (NPS), the agency in charged with enforcing and Interpreting
the use restrictions, because it did not satisfy the public recreational use restrictions.
NPS then requested that RSCCD vacate the site by 2019 or work with the City on a land conversion
plan. On August 18, 2015, the City Council authorized an agreement with RSCCD to move forward
with a land conversion plan to consider allowing CEC to remain at Centennial Park. The NPS
established a protocol for land conversion approval which is identified as an Evaluation Criteria Study.
Six properties, including the subject properties, met the Evaluation Criteria Study standards and were
selected by the City as part of the conversion plan.
Transaction of Land and Prior Community Outreach
On November 17, 2015, the City Council approved staffs recommendation to move forward with the
administrative process required to acquire the subject properties to provide for new open space using
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. On January 19, 2016, the City Council held a
public hearing and approved a Substantial Amendment to the 2015-2016 Annual Action Plan for the
reallocation of CDBG funds for the acquisition of these properties. This amendment to the Annual
Action Plan required a 30 -day public comment period from December 14, 2015 through January 13,
2016. Following the 30 -day public comment period, the Redevelopment and Housing Commission
held a public hearing on this action; no comments were received,
On April 5, 2016, the City Council adopted a resolution making findings with respect to the
consideration to be received by the Housing Authority as the Housing Successor Agency pursuant to
a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Housing Authority and the City for the sale of 415 and
423 South Raitt Street and authorized the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the
Purchase and Sale Agreement and all required documents for the acquisition of the subject
properties.
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GPA No. 2016-03 & AA No. 2016-03
January 23, 2017
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Prolect AnalvsIs
General Plan Amendment
The existing General Plan land use designation for the project area is Low Density Residential (LR,7),
which only allows the construction of single-family homes or seven dwelling units per acre. In orderto
facilitate the future construction of a park, this land use designation needs to be changed to Open
Space (0), which allows for the construction of parks, water channels, cemeteries and other open
space uses. Currently, a total of 1,014.7 acres are included in this land use designation. Of this total,
358 acres of public park land are Included in this land use designation, This General Plan
amendment application will change this to a total of 1,015,13 acres of land,
The creation of additional public open space or park area implements the City's Open Space, Parks
and Recreation Element Goal I of providing' sufficient open space to meet the recreational and
aesthetic needs of the community. Furthermore the City's Land Use Element Goal 1 promotes a
balance of land uses to address basic community needs and Policy 1.7 calls for the support of open
space in under -served areas, such as the project site. The change to an Open Space land use
designation will provide an additional 45,911 square feet or 1.1 acres of public parkland and will
provide park space in a neighborhood Currently under -served.
Amendment Application
The project area is currently zoned Single -Family Residential (R-1), which does not Identify park or
open space as a permitted use. The proposed zone change (amendment application) is required to
change the zoning for the 1.1 acre site from Single -Family Residential (R-1) to Open Space (0) to
facilitate the future park construction to serve the surrounding community. In addition, the project site
is physically suitable to be developed as a park and will conform to the development standards of
Division 23 (Open Space) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC).
The zone change would need to be approved in conjunction with the proposed General Plan
amendment. This would result in a project that is consistent with the goals and objectives of the
City's General Plan land use designation of Open Space. Because the proposed General Plan
Amendment is consistent with the General Plan Open Space, Parks and Recreation Element, the
zone change would be consistent with the overall visioning for the project site and immediate
vicinity.
In addition, the project will alleviate a disparity in access to parks and recreation in the city and will
serve this park deficient neighborhood. Parks and open space offer multiple benefits. These
benefits include the joy of playing in the park; social cohesion; bringing people together; improved
overall physical and social health; and promote conservation values of clean air, water and land.
The proposed park, when built, will assist in enacting residents into open space and community
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GPA No. 2016-03 & AA No. 2016-03
January 23, 2017
Page 5
building. Neighborhood parks have been identified as key components in supporting healthy
communities and social support. Furthermore, parks play an important role in providing people
with places to celebrate culture and art and will support the City's efforts of creating a park
sustainable future.
Table 3: CEQA, ach
-'CEQAj Zte a-It0glc,, PI an, Align M661, -a nc(Ptibrkz�Notifiq 01
General Rule [Section 15061JP)AgJ_-----
DocumqnLTy p2_ General Rule Exemption (ER No. 2016-2
Reason(s) Exempt This exemption applies to projects where it can be seen with certainty that
or Analysis there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant
effect on the environment, The future development of a park will not have a
significant effect on the environment or surrounding neighborhood. The
future park will be consisted with the City's General Plan Land Use Element
and Open Space, Park and Recreation Element, and will provide park area
I and recreational services to an under -served neighborhood.
So, 10 li nment
Goal(s) an8-
Goal 5 Community Health, Livability, Engagement and Sustainability Objective 4
Policy(s)
states "support the design and construction of parks to provide increased
open s pace and opportunities for recreation throughout the City."
�publjc Notification & Community OutnaAch, ,
Require Measures
A public noticed was posted on the roject site on Decern er 27, 20 6
Notification by if were mailed to all property owners and occupants within
500 feet of the project site on December 29, 2016
Newspaper posting was published in the Orange County R�p`6-iie--ron
December 30, 2016
The presidents of the Central City Neighborhood Association and' Casa
Bonita Neighborhood Association were contacted by phone and notified of
this public meeting.
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CEQA,. Strategic
Plan Alignrne�nt, and PublI6. Notification & Community Outreach
Public �Notification &Community utreach
f5w�suant to SB 18, the City contacted the Native American Heritage
Commission (NAHC) and a Tribal Consultation List was provided. A letter
addressing this project was mailed on September 30, 2016 to all tribes
listed on the Tribal Consultation List; tribes were given 90 days or until
January 3, 2017 to consult with the City, The City consulted with three local
tribes and requested that an archaeologist be present during all ground
disturbances and stated that if prehistoric resources are identified a Native
American monitor should be present for the duration of all ground
disturbances.
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GPA No. 2016-03 & AA No. 2016-03
January 23, 2017
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.Conclusion
The City is committed to providing parks and recreational facilities for the benefit and welfare of the
community. The City has been working with the National Park Service (NPS) to identify additional
park acreage in the City in order to mitigate the loss of 2.6 acres of park land at Centennial Park,
which is being used by the Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) as their adult
education campus. The future park at 415 and 423 South Raitt Street will address the concerns oi
the NPS and Will provide park space in an under -served park neighborhood.
Based on the analysis provided within this report, staff recommends that the Planning Commission
recommend that the City Council approve Gpnerat Plan Amendment No. 2016-03 and Amendment
Aoolicati6n No. 2016-03.
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Attachments:
Exhibit I — General Vicinity Map
Exhibit 2 — Existing Land Use Map
Exhibit 3 — Site Aerial Map
Exhibit 4 — Proposed General Plan Land Use Map
Exhibit 5 — Proposed General Plan Land Use Element
Exhibit 6 — Proposed Zoning Sectional District Map
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City of Santa Ana General Plan
Land Use Element
1998
City of Santa Ana
Planning Division
Adopted
February 2, 1998
(Reformatted January 2010)
The following is a chronology ofthe approved general plan amendments that have been incorporated into this document since the
comprehensive update of the General Plan lAnd Use Element adopted by the Santa An, City Council February 2, 1998 (GVA 1997-
05)�
GPA ZOI&M loaxleol
GPA 2016,02 (MR 17, WIN
GPA MDT -03 (MV 18. 20M)
GPA W-01 (May S. 2008)
[he voters of Santa Ape)
GPA 2004-04 (July 19.20N)
GPAND"g(May7.2001)
GPA 200D.D8 (February S. 2001)
GPA 2016,01 (April 19, 2016)
GPA 201543 (February 2. 2016)
GPA 2004-03 (Fetnuary, 2. 20M)
GPA 2007-02 (June 1% 2007)
GPA 2D04.06 (July 6. 2004)
GPA W 02 (Joe 16. 2003)
GPA M03 (Decturriber 4. 2000)
GPA 2MM2 plovarnmer 20,2000)
G?A 2014-02 (October 21, 2014)
GPA 2014-01 (Juma 3, 2014)
GPA 2007-01 IMuch 19, W
GPA20MI (Oclobu2.2006)
GPA 2003-01 (February 18, 2003)
GPA 20)2-01 (September 3,20112)
GRA 19M.02 jOctobse 1& 1999)
GPA I M01 (August 16 1999)
GpA 2011-03 (March 1% 20121
GPA M01 (December 5, 20M
GPA 20SO2 (October I T, M)
GPA 2002-03 (Augusl 19, 21)02)
GPA 2001-03 (February 19 2002)
GPA I M04 (October 5, 1998)
GPA 199MS (Sepearnow 21,1998)
GPA 2011-02 (Joe 6.2011)
GFA 2010.01 (June 7. 2010)
GPA 20114-01 (Alel S. 201)5� as passed by
GPA 2001-02 IJMNrY 7.2002)
GPA 1998-01 (May 4� 1998)
EXHIBIT 5
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LAND USE ELEmENT
Residential
The Land Use Plan provides for three distinct residential land use designations.
Rtsidential development is also permitted in two other designations: District
Center and Urban Neighborhood. The Santa Ana Land Use Plan includes the
following residential land use dcsignationsi
The Low Density Residential (LR -7) designation applies to those areas of
the City which are developed with lower density residential land uses, The
allowable maxinium development intensity is 7 Units per acre. Development
in this category is characterized primarily by single-family homes. This
designation applies to a large proportion of the City (6�458.164, 44 acres)
representing 47 percent of the City's total land area,
The Low -Medium Density Residential (LMR -11) designation applies to
those sections of the City which are developed with residential Uses at
permitted densities of up to I I units per acre. The land area included in this
designation is approximately 420.6 acres. The great majority of the land
designated as Low -Medium Density Residential is located in the westerly
portion of the City, north and south of First Street. Properties with this
designation are typically characterized by mobile home parks, a mixture of
duplexes and single family residences, or small lot subdivisions,
The Medium Density Residential (MR -15) designation applies to those
sections of the City whichare developed with residential usesat densities of
up to 15 units per acre. Development in this designation is characterized by
duplexes, apartments, or a combination of both. A total of 370.8 acres is
designated as Medium Density Residential. The designation applies to areas
located in the vicinity of downtown, areas north and south of MacArthur
Boulevard, and in other areas where there are established multiple -family
development projects.
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LAND USE ELEMENT
The intensity standard for the Urban Neighborhood ranges frorn a
floor area ration of 0.5 to 3.0; with residential density based on a
combination of floor area ratio and zoning development standards.
A total of 276 acres of land in the City it(-, designated Urban
Neighborhood.
Industdol
The Industrial designation applies to those areas developed with manufacturing
and industrial uses, The designation applies to areas which are predominantly
industrial in character, and includes those industrial districts in the Southwestern,
south central and southeastern sections ofthe City. A total of 2,152.8 acres, of land
in the City is designated as Industrial, The maxitruiro floor area ratio for this
designation is 0,45�
The Industrial districts of the Citynre vital to its economic health.These areas
provide employment opportunities for local residents, and generate municipal
revenues for continued economic development, As one of the County's oldest
cities, Santa Anahas longbeen ail industrial centerforthe region. The City'sgoal
is to maintain this strong industrial base by setting land use policies which
preclude the intrusion of less intensive commercial or residential uses. Typical
uses found in this district include the fbllowing�
• Light and heavy product manufacturing and assernbly.
• Commercial uses which are ancillary to industrial uses in the district.
Institutional
The Institutional designation includes the Civic Center, other governmental
facilities, City facilities and public institutions such is schools, ctc. Only public
properties ofapproximately five acresormore are designated as Institutional.The
maximumapplicable floorarca ratio standard forthis designation is 0.5. The 05
FAR is used as a guideline since most development in this designation are State,
federal,and local governmental facilities that arc not subject to local development
regulations. A total of 796.3 acres of land is included in this designation.
Open Space
The Open Space designation is appticd to porks, waterchannels, cemeteries and
otheropen space uses. Atotal of acres are included in this land use
designation. Ofthis total,358 acres ofpublic parkland is included inthis land use
designation.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 2016-03 FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 415 AND 423 SOUTH RAITT STREET
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines
and declares as follows:
A. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency ("Applicant") is
requesting approval of General Plan Amendment No. 2016-03 to amend the
General Plan land use designation of City -owned properties located at 415
and 423 South Raitt Street from Low Density Residential (I -R-7) to Open
Space (0) and to update text portions of the Citys Land Use Element to
reflect this change in order to facilitate the construction of a future park.
B. On September 30, 2016, pursuant to Senate Bill 18, the City mailed
consultation letters to all tribes listed on the Native American Heritage
Commission (NAHC) Tribal Consultation List and were given 90 days or until
January 3, 2017 to consult with the City, The City consulted with three local
tribes.
C. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana held a duly noticed
public hearing on January 9, 2017. The Planning Commission
recommended a continuance to provide additional information and that
representatives from CDA & PRCSA be present. On January 23, 2017, the
Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana held a duly noticed hearing
and voted to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving
General Plan Amendment No. 2016-03.
D. On February 21, 2017, the City Council of the City of Santa Ana held a duly
noticed public hearing to consider all testimony, written and oral, related to
General Plan Amendment No. 2016-03, at which time all persons wishing
to testify were heard, the project was fully considered, and all other legal
prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution occurred.
E. General Plan Amendment No. 2016-03 has been filed to amend the General
Plan to change the land use designation from Low Density Residential (LR -
7) to Open Space (0).
The existing General Plan land use designation for the project area is
Low Density Residential (I -R-7), which allows residential
developments of up to seven dwelling units per acre. In order to
facilitate the future construction of a park, this land use designation
needs to be changed to Open Space (0), which allows for the
Exhibit B
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construction of parks, water channels, cemeteries and other open
space uses.
2. The creation of additional public open space or park area implements
the City's Open Space, Parks and Recreation Element Goal I of
providing sufficient open space to meet the recreational and aesthetic
needs of the community, Furthermore the City's Land Use Element
Goal 1 promotes for a balance of land uses to address basic
community needs and Policy 1.7 calls for the support of open space
In under -served areas, such as the project site. The change to an
Open Space land use designation will provide an additional 45,911
square feet or 1.1 acres towards public parkland; assisting the City
towards achieving its goal of a minimum two acres of public parkland
per 1,000 resident population.
F. The City Council has weighed and balanced the General Plan's policies,
both new and old, and has determined that based upon this balancing that
General Plan Amendment No. 2016-03 is consistent with the purpose of
the general plan.
Section 2. The City Council has reviewed and considered the information
contained in the CEQA analysis prepared with respect to this project. The City Council
has, as a result of its consideration of the record as a whole and the evidence presented
at the hearing on this matter, determined that, as required pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines, General Rule
Exemption No. 2016-26 meets all requirements of CEQA.
Section 3. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the
public hearing hereby approves General Plan Amendment No. 2016-01 The
amendments to the Land Use Element are attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and
incorporated herein by this reference 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 Council Action dated February 21, 2017, and exhibits
attached hereto; and the public testimony, written and oral, all of which are incorporated
herein by this reference.
Section 4. This Resolution shall not be effective unless and until Ordinance No.
NS- (AA No. 2016-03) becomes effective. If said ordinance is for any reason
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction,
or otherwise do not go Into effect for any reason, then this resolution shall be null and void
and have no further force and effect.
Section 6. The applicant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the
City of Santa Ana, its officials, officers, agents, and employees, from any and all liability,
claims, actions or proceedings that may be brought arising out of its approval of this
project, and any approvals associated with the project, including, without limitation, any
environmental review or approval, except to the extent caused by the sole negligence of
the City of Santa Ana.
Section 6. This decision rendered by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
is final and is subject to judicial review pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure
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section 1094.6. The Planning and Building Agency shall give direct notice to the
Applicant of the City Council's decisions and these findings.
ADOPTED this 2 1 st day of February, 2017.
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
BY: �z ��
Lisa Storck
Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
1, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2017 -XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana on 12017.
Date:
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
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City of Santa Ana General Plan
Land Use Element
1998
City of Santa Ana
Planning Division
(P
Adopted
February 2, 1998
(Reformafted January 2010)
The Following is a chronology of the approved general plan anicadruents that have been incorporated into this dactuncrot since tire
coniprehensive update ofthe General Phin Land Use Elernent adopted by the Saxon, �%na City Council February 2, 1998 (GP,� 1997-
05):
GPA 201643(Fabravy 21,2017�
Spa 2007 03 (May tii� 2009)
GPA 2016 12 (May I T, 2016)
GPA 29138-01 (May 5, 20081
GPA 2016-01 (Apal 19, 2010)
SPA 2004 03 (February 2. 2009t
GPA 2015-03 (February 2, 2016)
GPA 2007-02 (,June 18, 2007)
�PA 2014-02 (October 21, 201 -1)
CPA 2007-01 (Mamh 19, 2007)
GPA 2014 1 (June 3. 2014)
GPA 2006-01 (October 2, 2006)
GPA 2011-03 (Manch 19. 2012)
GPA 2005-01 (December 5. 2005)
GPA 2011-02 (June 6. 2011)
GPA 2005 02 (October 17, 2005)
SPA 2010.01 (June 7, 2010)
GP.4 M04,01 (April 5, 2COS. as pas5ed by
GPA 2008 02 (July 20, 20091
are voters Of S a ran A no)
GFA 20W4 (July 19. 2004)
GFA 2004-06 (July 6, 1004)
GRA 2003 02 (June 16, 2003l
GPAZ03-01 (Folbram 18� 203)
SPA 2002-01 (September 3, 2002)
SPA 2002-03 (August 19, 202)
SPA 2001-03 (Febroary 19, 2002)
GPA2001.02. (January 7 2002)
EXHIbii A
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GPA 20M 09 (May 7,2001)
GPA 2W) 08 (February 5,2001)
GPA 20DO-03 (December 4, 20R]l
SPA 2W, DZ (November 20, 20 00)
SPA J999.D2 [Webrar 18. 1909)
GPA 1999-01 (August 16, 1999)
GPA 1908-04 (October 5.1998)
GPA 1998Z (September 21, 1998t
GPA 1%8.01 (May 4,1998)
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LAND USE ELEMENT
Residenlial
The Land Use Plan provides for three distinct residential land use designations.
Residential development is also permitted in two other designations: District
Center and Urban Neighborhood. The Santa Ana Land Use Plan incluclos the
Following residential land use designations:
The Low Density Residential (LR -7) designation applies to those areas of
the City which are developed with lower density residential land uses, The
allowable maximum development intensity is 7 unitsper acre, Development
in this category is characterized primarily by single-farnity homes, This
designation applies to a large proportion of the City (6,458.3 acres)
representing 47 percent of the City's total land area.
The Low -Medium Density Residential (LIVIR-11) designation applies to
those sections of the City which are developed with residential uses at
permitted densities of up to I I Unit$ per acre. The land a rea inClUded in this -
designation is approximately 420.6 acres. The great majority of the land
designated as Low-Mediurn Density Residential is located in the westerly
portion of the City, north and south of First Street. properties with this
designation are typically characterized by mobile home parks, a mixture of
duplexes and single family residences, or small lot subdivisions.
The Medium Density Residential (IvIR-15) designation applies to those
sections ofthe City which are developed with residential uses at densities of
up to 15 units peracre. Development in this designation is characterized by
duplexes, apartments, or a combination of both. A total of 370.8 acres is
designated as Medium Density Residential. The designation applies to areas
located in the vicinity of downtown, areas north and south of MacArthur
Boulevard, and in other areas where there are established multiple-camily
development projects.
CITY OF SANfA ANA GFNEVAf NAH
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LAND USEELEMENI
The intensity standard for the Urban Neighborhood ranges Cron) a
floor area ration of 0.5 to 3.0; with residential density based on a
combination of floor area ratio and zoning development standards.
A total of' 276 acres of land in the City are designated Urban
Neighborhood.
Industrial
The Industrial designation applies to those areas developed with In a n ufactu ring
and industrial uses. The designation applies to areas which are predominantly
industriali a character, and includes those industrial districts in thesouthwestern,
south cc ntrat and southeastern sections of the City A total oF2,152.8 acres ofland
in the City is designated as Industrial. The maximum floor area ratio for this
designation is 0.45.
The industrial districts of the City are vital to its economic health. These areas
provide employment opportunities for local residents, and generate municipal
revenues for continued economic development. As one of the County's oldest
cities, Santa Ana has long been an industrial centerfor the region. The City's goal
is to maintain this strong industrial base by setting land use policies which
preclude the intrusion of less intensive commercial or residential uses. Typical
uses found in this district include the following:
a Light and heavy product MaDtIfaCtUl'ing and assembly.
. Commercial uses which are ancillory to industrial uses in the district.
Institutional
The Institutional designation includes the Civic Center, other governmental
facilities, City facilities and public institutions such as schools, etc, Only public
properties ofapproximatcly five acres ormorcare designated as Institutional. 'File
maximum applicable floor area ratio standard for this designation is 0.5. The 0.5
FAR is used as a guideline since most development in this designation are Scate,
federal, and local governmental facilities that are notsubjectto local development
MgUlations. A total oF796.3 acres of land is included in this designation,
Open Space
The Open Space designation is applied to parks, water cha ri nets, cemeteries and
other open space uses. A total of 1,015.8 acres are included in this land use
designation. Ofthis total, 358acres OfpUblic parkland is included in this land use
dcsignation�
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CITY Or SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN
Use
Acres
LAND USE ELEMENI
Table AA
Low Density Residential LR -7
6,459.0 7 du/ac
45,213 do
Low Medium Density Residential LMR -1 1
420.6 11 dofte;
4,627 do
Medium Density Residential MR -15
36T6 15 du/ac
5,514 do
Subtotal
7.247.2
95,736 do 53,354 do
District Center
Other"
DO
3095 90 did lac 11,955,583 at
3,017 do 23,764,534 sl� 3,017 do
FAR 10 2 0
Heritage
DO
1&8 FAR 1.7 54 090 of
221 do Sit 696 a 1,221 do
T
Downtown
-
DO
6246 FAR 3.0 2166UN -at
1.6611 in
— 2,057,824 at 1,661 do
Metro East
Do
98.3 FAR 3.0 3,245,185 at
5 551 do 3,24V85 or 5,551 do
Transit Village
DO
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51.4 FAR 5.0 402,864 at
2 791 do 402,864 shl 2,761 or
Harbor Corridor
DO
125.0 FAR SO 1,836,156 of,
2,029 do I _66–m ld�' –i a aq- on
Urban Neighborhood
UN
276.0 FAR 0.5-3.0 656,076 of
4,908 do 856,076 ins 4,908 du
Subtotal
941.5 20,407,950 at
21,148 oil 32,216,901 a( 21,148 do
Professional & Admin, Office
PAO
614.2 FAR 0.5-1.0 13,376,406 at
26,752,809 at
General Commercial
GO
883.4 PAR 0.5-1,0 19,240,443 sf'
38,480,887 at
One Broadway Plaza District Ctrz
OBPOC
L3 FAR 2.9 543.193 at
543,193 at
Subtotal
1501.09 33,160,041 a[
65,776,889 at
Industrial
IND
2,152.8 FAR 0.45 42,199,991 at
42J99,991 at
Institutional, "
INS
796.4 FAR 0.2-0.5 6,937,758 at
17,344,394 at
Open space
OS
1,015.8 FAR 0.2 8,849,650 at
8,849.650 at
Subtotal
1.0121 15,787,407 at
26,104,044 at
' Effective capacity for nun -residential development assumes development possible under the lower range of FAR Intensity standards willi the exception brain
Metro East District Center. Transit Village District Cantor, Downtown District Center, Heritage District Center, and Urban Neighborhood areas. The Harbor Corridor
District Center, Metro East District Center, Transit Village Under Center, Downtown Qlsftict Center, and Urban Singlumhood areas allow a range of ntansity for
mixture of residential and mun-maddential development based an the zoning development standards, Residential offientive capacity was calculated by adding the
21,148 units possible in tire District Center and Urban Neighborhood with the existing 74,588 (Census 2000) housing unsls�
2 Land use designation permits both residential and non-residential development. Build -out assumes 90% of land area will be developed as cournercirl and 101S
will be developed a a residefflial; with the exception of Town and Country Manor prol intended for continuum of care and housing seniors,
3 Lad use designation permits high intensity office development with ancillary retail use.
This table has been revised 10 correspond Nfth tire GIS Land Use Map illustrated in Exhilit 2.
CIFY OF SANTA ANA CEJAERAf PLAN A J'i
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LS 1.9.17
ORDINANCE NO. NS -XXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 2016-03 REZONING PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 415 AND 423 SOUTH RAITT STREET
FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) TO
OPEN SPACE LAND (0)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana does hereby find,
determine and declare as follows:
A. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency ("Applicant")
is requesting approval of Amendment Application No. 2016-03 to
change the zoning district designation of certain real property located
at 415 and 423 South Ralft Street from Single -Family Residential (R-
1) to Open Space Land (0) to allow the construction of a future park.
B. On September 30, 2016, pursuant to Senate Bill 18, the City mailed
consultation letters to all tribes listed on the Native American Heritage
Commission (NAHC) Tribal Consultation List and were given 90 days
or until January 3, 2017 to consult with the City. The City consulted
with three local tribes.
C. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana held a duly
noticed public hearing on January 9, 2017. The Planning
Commission recommended a continuance to provide additional
information and that representatives from CDA & PRCSA be present.
The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana held a duly
noticed public hearing on January 23, 2017, on Amendment
Application No. 2016-03 and recommended that the City Council
adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2016-03,
which is consistent with the General Plan, as amended by General
Plan Amendment No. 2016-03.
D. This City Council, prior to taking action on this ordinance, held a duly
noticed public hearing on February 21, 2017,
E. The City Council also adopts as findings all facts presented in the
Request for Council Action dated February 21, 2017 accompanying
this matter.
Exhibit C
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F. For these reasons, and each of them, Amendment Application No.
2016-03 is hereby found and determined to be consistent with the
General Plan of the City of Santa Ana and otherwise justified by the
public necessity, convenience, and general welfare.
Section 2. The City Council has reviewed and considered the information
contained in the CEQA analysis prepared with respect to this project. The City
Council has, as a result of its consideration of the record as a whole and the
evidence presented at the hearing on this matter, determined that, as required
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA
Guidelines, General Rule Exemption No. 2016-26 meets all requirements of CEQA.
Section 3. The real property located at 415 and 423 South Raitt Street in
Santa Ana is hereby reclassified from Single -Family Residential (R-1) to Open
Space Land (0). An amended Sectional District Map, showing the above described
change in use district designation, is hereby approved and attached hereto as
Exhibit A and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein,
Section 4. This ordinance shall not be effective unless and until
Resolution No. 2017w (General Plan Amendment No. 2016-03) is adopted
and becomes effective. If said resolution and ordinance are for any reason held to
be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction,
or otherwise does not go into effect for any reason, then this ordinance shall be null
and void and have no further force and effect.
Section 5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion
of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the
decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of
Santa Ana hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each
section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the
fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or
portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
ADOPTED this 21 st day of February, 2017.
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
By: Mztl C'
Lisa Storck
Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
1, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the
attached Ordinance No. NS- to be the original ordinance adopted by the
City Council of the City of Santa Ana on , 2017, and that said
ordinance was published in accordance with the Charter of the City of Santa Ana.
Date:
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
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Correspondence
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Date of Sender/Representative Agency
Corresp.
In opposition of item:
02/14/2017 Vicld and Michael Petez
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7017 FEB 16 PH 4, 00
Tuesday, February 14, 2017 CITY OF SA14TA ANA
CLERK OF COUNCIL
Maria Huizar, Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702
RE: Notice of Public Hearing -Proposed Zoning of Parcel Land (�D 415 & 423 Raitt Streets
I am writing this letter because I will be unable to attend the hearing on 2/21/2017 @ 5:45
pm. My husband and I currently live across the street from this parcel land and we are
totally against the proposal of turning it to a park due to the extreme limited parking in the
area. Currently, we are experiencing a high volume of cars parking directly in front of our
house, with three cars squeezing close together or around the curb, which is a parking
violation. I have notified the city several times about it and nothing has been done, such
as parking enforcement to issue parking citations. When they park in front of both of our
properties, they will sometimes leave trash on our front yard, which is totally uncalled for
because we have to clean it up. If this park were to be proposed and taken in effect, the
parking would become terrible. Also, I had suggested parking permits to limit the number
of people parking in this area. My neighbor next door is just as frustrated with the parking
in the area because he cannot park directly in front of his property too.
Please take this lefter into consideration ASAP. Thank you.
Vickie and Michael Perez
c/o James W. Smith (010-052-27)
1726 West Myrtle St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
CC: Mayor Miguel A. Pulido
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