CITY OF SANTA ANA ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AGENDA JANUARY 16, 2019 10:30 A.M. CITY HALL ROSS ANNEX Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California Lisa Storck Legal Counsel Verny Carvajal Zoning Administrator Minh Thai Executive Director Candida Neal Planning Manager Sarah Bernal Recording Secretary The Zoning Administrator Agenda can be found online: https://www.santa-ana.org/cc/city-meetings If you wish to submit a comment on any item on the Agenda, please submit to ecomments@santa-ana.org (reference Zoning Administrator) by 8:00 a.m. the day of the meeting; emails received after said time will be on file for public viewing the day after the meeting. Members of the public are allowed three (3) minutes to speak on each agenda item, but when any group desires to address the committee, the committee may request that its members agree on a spokesperson to make the presentation. If you need special assistance to participate in this Zoning Administrator meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647-5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City time to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, 28 CFR 35.102] Si tiene preguntas en español, favor de llamar a Narcee Perez al (714) 667-2260. Nếu cần liên lạc bằng tiếng Việt, xin điện thoại cho Tony Lai số (714) 565-2627.
CITY OF SANTA ANA ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AGENDA JANUARY 16, 2019 10:30 A.M. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS (non-agenda items) PUBLIC HEARING 1. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2017-02 TO SUBDIVIDE A PARCEL INTO TWO LOTS LOCATED AT 200 EAST FIRST AMERICAN WAY LEGADO AT THE MET LLC, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2} Vince Fregoso, Case Planner. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is exempt per Section 15315 of the CEQA guidelines. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on January 4, 2019 and notices mailed January 4, 2019. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2017-02 (County Map No. 2017-157) as conditioned. 2. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2017-03 TO COMBINE FIVE LOTS AND CREATE TWO PARCELS LOCATED AT 521-645 NORTH ROSS STREET, 620 NORTH BROADWAY AND 333 WEST SANTA ANA BOULEVARD COUNTY OF ORANGE, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2} Vince Fregoso, Case Planner. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is exempt per Section 15315 of the CEQA guidelines. Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on January 4, 2019 and notices mailed January 4, 2019. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2017-03 (County Map No. 2016-182) as conditioned. ADJOURNMENT
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-xx A RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2017-02 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2017-157) AS CONDITIONED TO SUBDIVIDE A PARCEL INTO TWO LOTS AT 200 EAST FIRST AMERICAN WAY BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. Applicant is requesting approval of a Tentative Parcel Map to allow the subdivision of a parcel into two lots at 200 East First American Way. B. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 34-126 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 2017-02. 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 34-126 and the State Subdivision Map Act, have been established for Tentative Parcel Map 2017-02: 1. The proposed project, as conditioned, and its design and improvements are consistent with the Specific Development No. 43 (SD-43) zoning district provisions and are otherwise consistent with all other Elements of the General Plan. The proposed project, as conditioned, and its design and improvements will be consistent with the District Center (DC) 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.
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 a parcel into two lots, with a new 278-unit apartment development entitled for the larger 2.18-acre parcel that will be created (Parcel 1). The remaining 0.92-acre lot (Parcel 2) will remain physically suitable for the site, will be in compliance with all applicable development standards of the zoning district, and is able to accommodate future construction. 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. 2017-02. 6. 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
property within the proposed project. No known easements currently exist on the property. The Applicant will ensure that all necessary easements, including but not limited to access, egress and drainage are provided once construction commences on the sites. Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15315 (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 provisions 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. 2017-99 will be filed for this project. Section 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 2017-02, as conditioned as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, for the property located at 200 East First American Way. 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, 2019. Verny Carvajal, AICP Zoning Administrator
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney 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. 2019-xx to be the original resolution adopted by the Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana on January 16, 2019. Date: Recording Secretary City of Santa Ana
EXHIBIT A Conditions of Approval Tentative Parcel Map No. 2017-02 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. 1. 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. 2017-02). 7. The property shall be maintained at all times. All weeds, debris and graffiti shall be removed within 24 hours. Further, the perimeter fence shall be maintained in a clean and sturdy condition.
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1/5/2019. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2017-02, LEGADO AT THE MET 200 E. FIRST AMERICAN WAY Santa Ana Boundary Zoning 250 feet VICINITY ZONING AND AERIAL VIEW 2019 Digital Map Products. All rights reserved. http://apps.spatialstream.com/production/dashboard/8/9/0/currentbuild/html/reporting.html# 1/1
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-xx A RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2017-03 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2016-182) 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. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: 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 34-126 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 2017-03. 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 34-126 and the State Subdivision Map Act, have been established for Tentative Parcel Map 2017-03: 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 Plan. 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.
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. 2017-03. 6. 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
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 15315 (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. 2018-139 will be filed for this project. Section 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 2017-03, 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, 2019. Verny Carvajal, AICP Zoning Administrator
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney 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. 2019-xx to be the original resolution adopted by the Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana on January 16, 2019. Date: Recording Secretary City of Santa Ana
EXHIBIT A Conditions of Approval Tentative Parcel Map No. 2017-03 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 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. 1. 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. 2017-03).
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1/4/2019. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2017-03, COUNTY OF ORANGE 521-645 N. ROSS STREET/620 N. BROADWAY/333 W. SANTA ANA BOULEVARD Santa Ana Boundary Zoning 250 feet VICINITY ZONING AND AERIAL VIEW 2019 Digital Map Products. All rights reserved. http://apps.spatialstream.com/production/dashboard/8/9/0/currentbuild/html/reporting.html# 1/1
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