It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the staff report approving Tentative Parcel Map No as conditioned.

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1 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: MARCH 19, 2019 TITLE: RECEIVE AND FILE STAFF REPORT APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO TO COMBINE FIVE LOTS AND CREATE TWO PARCELS AT NORTH ROSS STREET, 620 NORTH BROADWAY AND 333 WEST SANTA ANA BOULEVARD - COUNTY OF ORANGE, APPLICANT { STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2) r X CONTINUED TO As Recommended As Amended Ordinance on 1s' Reading Ordinance on 2ntl Reading Implementing Resolution Set Public Hearing For_ CITY MANAGER I illd7 RECOMMENDED ACTION It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the staff report approving Tentative Parcel Map No as conditioned. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION At its regular meeting on January 16, 2019, the Zoning Administrator adopted a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No as conditioned to combine five existing lots and create two new parcels at North Ross Street, 620 North Broadway and 333 West Santa Ana Boulevard located in the Specific Development No. 84 ( SD -84) zoning district. The approval was made pursuant to Section of the Santa Ana Municipal Code ( SAMC). The Zoning Administrator made no changes to the conditions of approval for the project (Exhibit A). DISCUSSION The County of Orange is requesting approval of a parcel map to merge five existing parcels within the Civic Center area into one site and to subdivide the merged parcels into two parcels of land. Parcel 1 will be a 3 -acre site for County Building 16, a six -story, 247, 969 square foot office building with two levels of subterranean parking ( 350 vehicles) currently under construction on North Ross Street. This parcel is an irregular shaped lot that is roughly 270 feet in width by 430 feet in length. Access to this parcel will be from a new driveway on Ross Street. Parcel 2 will be an acre site that is currently occupied by three County Buildings: Building 10 ( Hall of Administration), Building 12 ( Hall of Finance) and Building 14 ( Public Defender) as well as surface and subterranean parking areas. This lot is " L-shaped" and is approximately 620 feet wide at its greatest width and 800 feet in length, with access taken from several existing driveways on Civic Center Drive and Santa Ana Boulevard. Based on a review of the tentative parcel map by the Planning Division, 32C- 1

2 TPM No Subdivide Parcel at N. Ross Street, 620 N. Broadway and 333 W. Santa Ana Boulevard March 19, 2019 Page 2 Orange County Fire Authority, and Public Works Agency, the project has been designed to be in compliance with all applicable State codes as well as the development standards found in Chapters 34 ( Subdivision) and 41 ( Zoning) of the SAMC. Further, the map complies with all applicable SD -84 zoning district requirements, which do not have a minimum lot area or lot width standard. Table 1; Proiect and Location Information Project Address Nearest Intersection General Plan Designation Zoning Designation Surrounding Land Uses Property Size Existing Site Development Use Permissions c North Ross Street, 620 North Broadway and 333 West Santa Ana Boulevard Civic Center Drive and Ross Street Institutional ( INS) Specific Development No. 84 ( SD -84) with a Government Center subzone North East South West Acres Office Uses Office Uses Office Uses Office Uses The site is currently occupied with government office buildings and parking lots. Uses SD -84 Development Standards SD -84 Properties within the area of the map are governed by a Civic Center Authority that is responsible for the operating and maintenance responsibilities for all parcels within the Civic Center area. The Authority is also responsible for maintenance and enforcement of the rules and regulations of the Civic Center area. Finally, the proposed subdivision is consistent with the Institutional ( INS) General Plan land use designation and all other elements of the General Plan. Full-sized site plans are available for public viewing in the Clerk of the Council Office. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project is exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption ER No will be filed for this project. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City' s efforts to meet Goal # 3 - Economic Development, Objective # 2 ( create new opportunities for business/job growth and encourage private development through new General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policies). 32C- 2

3 TPM No Subdivide Parcel at N. Ross Street, 620 N. Broadway and 333 W. Santa Ana Boulevard March 19, 2019 Page 3 FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. o ` Minh Thai Executive Director Planning and Building Agency VF: Ia S: RFCA\2019\ \ TPM RFCA Exhibit: 1. Request for Zoning Administrator Action January 16, C- 3

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5 Qy ~ MiLAA-Iffij REQUEST FOR Zoning Administrator Action waw aa ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MEETING DATE: JANUARY 16, 2019 TITLE: PUBLIC WEARING FILED BY THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO (COUNTY MAP NO ) TO COMBINE FIVE LOTS AND CREATE TWO PARCELS AT NORTH ROSS STREET, 620 NORTH BROADWAY AND 333 WEST SANTA ANA BOULEVARD { STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2) Prepared by Vince Fregoso r u' PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY APPROVED Q As Recommended Q As Amended Q Set Public Hearing For DENIED Q ApplicanV9 Request Q Staff Recommendation CONTINUED TO Planning Magees -- Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No ( County Map No ) as conditioned. Request of Anplicant Scott Dessort, representing the County of Orange, Is requesting approval of a tentative parcel map to merge five existing lots and create two new parcels far the Countyof Orange government complex. Applications for commercial subdivisions of fewer than five parcels require approval of a parcel map by the Zoning Administrator pursuant to Section of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), Protect Location and Site Description The project Is located on a acre site that is bordered by Civic Center Drive to the north, Santa Ana Boulevard to the south, Broadway to the east and Ross Street to the west. The property is flat and semi -irregular in shape and is currently improved with three office buildings that are occupied by the County of Orange for government purposes. The subject site is located in the Specific Development No. 84 (SD- 84frransit Zoning Code) zoning district with a subzone designation of Government Center (GC). The property also has a General Plan land use designation of Institutional ( INS). The existing uses are consistentwith both the zoning and General Plan designations. Land uses surrounding the site include office uses to the north, an office building and the former OCTA Transit Terminal (currently operating as a temporary homeless shelter) to the south, and government office and court uses to the east and west (Exhibits 2, 3, and 4). 32C- 5

6 Tentative Parcel Map No January 16, 2019 Page 2 Protect Description The applicant is requesting approval of a parcel map to conduct two actions: Merge five parcels into one site, and subdivide the merged parcels into two parcels of land. Parcel 1 will be 3 -acre site that will be occupied by County Building 16, a new six -story, 247,069 square foot office building over two levels of subterranean parking for 350 vehicles that is currently under construction. Parcel 2 will be an acre site that currently occupied by three County Buildings: Building 10 ( Hell of Administration), Building 12 ( Hall of Finance) and Building 14 ( Public Defender) as well as surface and subterranean parking areas. Prolect Background In March 1054, building permits were issued for the development of an office (Welfare) building for the County of Orange. In 2016, the County prepared a master plan of development for the Civic Center complex, which included the County office buildings. Included in the master plan was the demolition of the existing County Coroners building, which was used for storage after the Coroner relocated to Santa Ana Boulevard, and the construction of a new mid -rise office building. In late 2018, the County commenced construction on the six -story, approximately250,000 square foot building. In order to create a separate parcel for the building, the County submitted an application that would merge five existing parcels and create two properties, one for the new building and the other for the remaining County buildings. Proposals to create subdivisions of less than five parcels, such as the current project, require review and approval by the Zoning Administrator. Prolect Analysis Subdivision requests are governed by Chapter 34 and Chapter 41 of the SAMC. Pursuant to Section and of the California Subdivision Map Act, applications for tentative parcel maps are approved when it can be shown that findings can be made in support of the request. Specifically, findings related to the proposal being consistent with the General Plan, the site Is In conformance with all applicable City ordinances, the project site is physically suitable for the type and density of the proposed project, the proposed project will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat, the proposed project will not cause serious public health problems, or the proposed project will not conflict with easements necessary for public access through or use of the property must be made. Using this Information staff has prepared the following analysis, which, In turn forms the basis for the recommendation contained in this report. in analyzing the applicant' s request, staff believes that the following analysis warrants approval of the tentative parcel map. The applicant is seeking approval of a tentative parcel map to merge five existing parcels into two lots forthe County of Orange. In conjunction with the parcel map, the County is currently constructing an approximately 250,000 square foot office building that will be located on Parcel 1, The remaining three County buildings will be located on Parcel 2, an 8.7 -acre parcel that will be created by the proposed map. The lots will continue to be utilized for governmental office purposes. Since this application is to merge and subdivide a lot only, no major issues were identified with the proposal. in reviewing the project, staff determined that the proposal as conditioned is consistent with the 32C- 6

7 Tentative Parcel Map No January 16, 2019 Page 3 various provisions of the City's Zoning Code and General Plan, including lot size, lot frontage, setbacks, lot coverage, and parking. Further conditions of approval have been included to bring the site's landscaping, lighting, trash enclosures and bicycle parking Into compliance with current standards. No adverse environmental Impacts to fish or wildlife populations were Identified as the project site is located In a built -out, urbanized area. Finally, the tentative parcel map was found to be consistent with the California Subdivision Map Act and Chapters 34 and 41 of the Municipal Code, Public Notification The project site is located within the boundaries of the Downtown Neighborhood Association, The president of this Neighborhood Association was contacted by staff and was notified by mail 10 days prior to this public hearing. In addition, the project site was posted with a notice advertising this public hearing, a notice was published in the Orange County Reporter and mailed notices were sent to all property owners within 500 feet of the project site. At the time of this printing, no areas of concern were raised, nor had any correspondence, either written or electronic, been received from the neighborhood president or from any members of the public. GEQA Comoltance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action Is exempt from further review per Section This Class 15 exemption allows for the minor division of property provided it is In an urbanized area, is In conformance with the General Plan and Zoning, consists of four or fewer parcels, does not require any variances or other exceptions, was not Involved in a division of a larger parcel within the past two years, and does not contain an average slope of greater than 20 percent. As the project results in the reconfiguration of five lots into two rots, the buildings and sites will be In compliance with all provision of the Municipal Code, no adverse environmental impacts will result from the subdivision of land, the project does not require any variances, and the proposal Involves a relatively flat parcel, It has been determined that the project will not have an effect on the environment, Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No will be filed for this project. Strateoic Plan Alianment Approval of this item supports the City' s efforts to meet Goal No. 3 Economic Development, Objective No. 2 ( create new opportunities for business/job growth and encourage private development through new General Pian and Zoning Ordinance policies) of the Santa Ana strategic Plan. Concluslon Based on the analysis provided within this report, staff recommends that the Zoning Administrator approve Tentative Parcel Map No as conditioned. 32C- 7

8 Tentative Parcel Map No January 16, 2018 Page 4 Vince Fregaso, Princlpai Plann lgp r VF: sb ArapodsUPM 17-3 CovatyWpA1 ISM= Exhibits: 1, Resolution 2. Vicinity Map 3. Site Plan 4. Tentative Parcel Map 32C- 8

9 i Ls RESOLUTION NO xx A RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP ( COUNTY MAP NO ) AS CONDITIONED TO MERGE FIVE PARCELS INTO ONE PARCEL AND ALLOW THE SUBDIVISION OF THE PARCEL INTO TWO LOTS AT 601 NORTH ROSS STREET BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. determines and declares as follows: The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, A. Applicant is requesting approval of a Tentative Parcel Map to allow the merger of five lots into one parcel and the subdivision of the parcel into two lots at 601 North Ross Street. B. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section requires approval of a Tentative Parcel Map by the Zoning Administrator. C. On January 16, 2019, the Zoning Administrator held a duly noticed public hearing on Tentative Parcel Map D. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana determines that the following findings, which must be established in order to approve this Tentative Parcel Map pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code ( SAMC) Section and the State Subdivision Map Act, have been established for Tentative Parcel Map : 1. The proposed project, as conditioned, and its design and improvements are consistent with the Institutional ( INS) designation of the General Plan and are otherwise consistent with all other Elements of the General Pian. The proposed project, as conditioned, and its design and improvements will be consistent with the Institutional land use designation of the General Plan and are otherwise consistent with all other elements of the General Plan and any applicable specific plans. The proposed subdivision of land will create two parcels that will remain consistent with the various provisions of the General Plan, including the maximum allowable floor area ratio. 2. The proposed project, as conditioned, conforms to all applicable requirements of the zoning and subdivision codes as well as other applicable City ordinances. Resolution No xx Page 1 of 5 32C- 9

10 LS The proposed project, as conditioned, will conform to all applicable requirements of the zoning and subdivision codes as well as other applicable City ordinances. The proposed project, as conditioned, conforms to the land use provisions of the zoning code that pertain to lot size, lot frontage, landscaping, setbacks, lot coverage, and parking. 3. The project site is physically suitable for the type and density of the proposed project. The project site is physically suitable for the type and density of the proposed project. The proposed project consists of the subdivision of the parcel into two lots, with a new mid -rise office building for the County of Orange to be built on Parcel 1. The existing office buildings on Parcel 2 were designed and built to be physically suitable for the site and are in compliance with all applicable development standards of the zoning district. 4. The design and improvements of the proposed project will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat. The design and improvements of the proposed project will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat. Since the project site is located in an urbanized area, there are no known fish or wildlife populations existing on the project site. Therefore, the proposed subdivision will not cause any substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat. 5. The design or Improvements of the proposed project will not cause serious public health problems. The design or improvements of the proposed project will not cause serious public health problems. The proposed subdivision will not have any detrimental effects upon the general public. Each lot will Include the necessary utilities and infrastructure improvements as required under Development Project Review/TPM No The design or improvements of the proposed project will not conflict with easements necessary for public access through or use of the property within the proposed project. The design or improvements of the proposed project will not conflict with easements necessary for public access through or use of the Resolution No xx Page 2 of 5 32C- 10

11 Ls property within the proposed project. Public access easements currently exist on the properties since the site is the Civic Center complex for the County of Orange, The Applicant will be modifying and maintaining all easements necessary to ensure reciprocal rights between the properties, including but not limited to access, egress and drainage. Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended action is exempt from further review per Section ( Class 15). This Class 15 exemption allows for the division of property in urbanized areas zoned for residential, commercial, or industrial use into four or fewer parcels when the division is In conformance with the General Plan and zoning, no variances or exceptions are required, all services and access to the proposed parcels to local standards are available, was not involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous two years, and does not contain an average slope of greater than 20 percent. As the project entails the subdivision of an existing parcel of land into two lots, the buildings and sites will be in compliance with all provision of the Municipal Code, no adverse environmental Impacts will result from the subdivision of land, the project does not require any variances, and the proposal involves a relatively flat parcel, it has been determined that the project will not have an effect on the environment, Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No will be filed for this project. Se ion. 3.. 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 4. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves Tentative Parcel Map , as conditioned as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and Incorporated herein by reference, for the property located at 601 North Ross Street. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Zoning Administrator Action dated January 16, 2019, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, written and oral, all of which are Incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 16th day of January, Verny Carvajal, AICP Zoning Administrator 32C- 11 Resolution No xx Page 3 of 5

12 LS APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney 4r.-- By: ` Lisa Storck Assistant City Attorney CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, Sarah Bernal, Recording Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No xx to be the original resolution adopted by the Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana on January 16, Date; Recording Secretary City of Santa Ana Resolution No xx Page 4 of 5 32C- 12

13 Ls 01, Conditions of Approval Tentative Parcel Map No 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 In full with each and every condition listed below prior to exercising the rights conferred by this approval. The Applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the life of the tentative parcel map. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result in the revocation of the tentative parcel map. Two copies of the recorded final parcel map shall be submitted each to the Planning Division, Building Division and Public Works Agency within 10 days of recordation. 2. The tentative parcel map, final map and all improvements required to be made or installed by the subdivider shall be in accordance with the requirements and design standards and specifications of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code and the requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act. 3. After project occupancy, landscaping is to be maintained in accordance with the landscape plan approved for the project. This shall include the minimum levels of plant materials shown on the landscape plan and Installed at the time of occupancy. 4. Prior to recordation of the final map, the Applicant shall submit for review and approval Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions ( CC& R's) for the project. At a minimum, the CC&R' s shall cover access, egress, drainage, and landscape maintenance. 5. Development within the area of the map is subject to development and permit fees in effect at the time of permit issuance. 6. The project must be in compliance with the provisions of Development Project Review/TPM (TPM No ). 32C- 13 Resolution No xx Page 5 of 5

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