RESOLUTION NO. 6104-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROV E TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
PM-2024-124 FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SANTA CATALINA
AVENUE, NORTHWEST OF SANTA BARBARA AVENUE, BETWEEN VALLEY VIEW STREET AND ST. MARK STREET, AT 5802 SANTA CATALINA AVENUE , ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO. 224-212-01.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Garden Grove, in a regular session assembled on February 20, 2025, hereby recommends that the City Council approve Tentative Parcel Map No. PM-2024-124 for a property located on the south side of Santa Catalina Avenue, northwest of Santa Barbara Avenue, between Valley View Street and St. Mark Street, Assessor’s Parcel No. 224-212-01, subject to (i) the Conditions of Approval attached hereto as “Exhibit A”; (ii) City Council approval of a Resolution adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and an associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project; (iii) City Council adoption and effectiveness of a Resolution approving General Plan Amendment No.
GPA-001-2025; (iv) City Council adoption and effectivenes s of an Ordinance approving Zoning Map Amendment No. A -041-2025; and (v) City Council adoption and effectiveness of a Resolution approving Site Plan No. SP-150-2025, Tentative Tract Map No. TT-19336, and Variance No. V-045-2025.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED in the matter of Tentative Parcel Map No. PM-2024-124, the Planning Commission of the City of Garden Grove does hereby report as follows:
1. The subject case was initiated by Neal Pafford on behalf of Brandywine Homes, with authorization from the property owner, Grace Baptist Church.
2. The applicant has submitted a request to subdivide an existing approximately
3.025-acre lot located on the south side of Santa Catalina Avenue, northwest of Santa Barbara Avenue, between Valley View Street and St. Mark Street, at 5802 Santa Catalina Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel No. 224 -212-01
(the “Property”) containing an operating religious facility into two parcels to facilitate (a) the development of a residential project on a new 1.73-acre parcel consisting of twenty -six (26) condominium townhomes and associated site improvements and (b) the continued operation of the existing religious facility on a new 1.29-acre parcel.
3. The applicant has requested the following approvals to facilitate the proposed development: (i) a General Plan Amendment to change the General Plan Land Use Designation of a 1.73 -acre portion of the project site from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Medium Density Residential to facilitate the development of the residential project; (ii) a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning of a 1.73 -acre portion of the subject property from R -1 (Single -Family Residential) to R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) to facilitate the development of the residential project; (iii) a Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide the existing Resolution No. 6104-25 Page 2
approximately 3.025-acre lot into two lots to facilitate the development of the residential project on a new 1.73 -acre parcel and allow the existing religious facility to continue to operate on a new 1.29 acre parcel; (iv) a Tentative Tract Map to create a one-lot subdivision for the purpose of selling each townhome as a condominium; (v) Variance approval to deviate from the required rear yard setback for second -story building area; (vi) a Site Plan to construct twenty-six (26) two -story townhomes along with associated site improvements; and (vii) a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow the religious facility to continue to operate on the new 1.29 acre parcel, and a waiver to allow the existing main sanctuary building to deviate from the required twenty-five foot (25’-0”) building setback to a common property line with an “R” zoned property (collectively, the “Project”).
4. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21000 et. seq., and the CEQA guidelines, 14 California Code of Regulations Sec. 15000 et. seq., an initial study was prepared, and it has been determined that the proposed Project qualifies for a Mitigated Negative Declaration because the proposed Project with implementation of the proposed mitigation measures cannot, or will not, have a significant effect on the environment. A Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) has been prepared and is attached to the Mitigated Negative Declaration listing the mitigation measures to be monitored during project implementation. The Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program were prepared and circulated in accordance with CEQA and CEQA's implementing guidelines.
5. Concurrently with its adoption of this Resolution, the Planning Commission also adopted (A) Resolution No. 6102-25 recommending that the City Council adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and the associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project; (B) Resolution No. 6103-25 recommending that the City Council approve (i) General Plan Amendment No. GPA-001-25 to amend the General Plan Land Use Designation of a 1.73 -acre portion of the project site from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Medium Density Residential (MDR), and (ii) Zoning Map Amendment No. A-041-2025 to amend the City’s Official Zoning Map to change the zoning of the subject property from R- 1 (Single-Family Residential) to R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) to facilitate the development of the P roject; (C) Resolution No. 6105 -25 recommending that the City Council approve Site Plan No. SP-150-2025, Tentative Tract Map No.
TT-19336, and Variance No. V -045-2025; and (D) Resolution No. 6106 -25 recommending that the City Council approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP No. 119-60 (Rev. 2025) .The facts and findings set forth i n Resolution No. 6102-25, Resolution No. 6103-25, Resolution No. 6105-25 and Resolution No. 6106-25 are hereby incorporated into this Resolution by reference.
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6. The property has a General Plan Land Use designation of Low D ensity Residential (LDR) and is zoned R-1 (Single-Family Residential). The site is currently developed with a religious facility and two ancillary buildings.
7. Existing land use, zoning, and General Plan designation of property in the vicinity of the subject property have been reviewed.
8. Report submitted by the City staff was reviewed.
9. Pursuant to a legal notice, a public hearing was held on February 20 , 2025, and all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard.
10. The Planning Commission gave due and careful consideration to the matter during its meeting on February 20, 2025.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, FOUND AND DETERMINED that the facts and reasons supporting the conclusion of the Planning Commission, as required under Municipal Code Section 9.04.030 are as follows:
FACTS:
The project site is currently comprised of an approximately 131,769 square foot (3.025-acres) parcel on the south side of Santa Catalina Avenue, northwest of Santa Barbara Avenue, between Valley View Street and St. Mark Street. The site is currently developed with a religious facility , two ancillary buildings, and a parking lot. The subject site has a General Plan Land Use designation of Low Density Residential (LDR) and is zoned R- 1 (Single -Family Residential). The subject site abuts an R -3 (Multiple-Family Residential) zoned property to the south, and across the street from Santa Barbara Avenue to the east. To the west, across St. Mark Street, the subject site is adjacent to R-1 (Single-Family Residential) zoned properties. To the north, the subject site is adjacent to R-1 (Single-Family Residential) zoned properties.
The proposed Project includes the subdivision of the Property into two new parcels, a 1.29 acre parcel (Parcel 1) and a 1.73-acre parcel (Parcel 2). Parcel 2 is proposed to be developed with twenty-six (26) attached townhomes, along with associated site improvements. Parcel 1 will remain with the existing religious facility, and the two-story ancillary building to be occupied by Grace Baptist Church. As part of the request, the parking lot of the religious facility will be restriped to comply with the Municipal Code parking requirements.
The proposed project on Parcel 2 will consist of twenty-six (26), two-story attached townhomes. Unit size will range from 1,223 square feet, and will consist of two (2), three (3) or four (4) bedrooms, two (2) half bathrooms or three (3) full bathrooms, an attached two-car garage, and covered entry. Associated site improvements will consist of a private drive aisles, visitor parking adjacent to the main entrance, Resolution No. 6104-25 Page 4
southerly and westerly portion of the site, a common recreation area, private open space areas, and site landscaping improvements.
The project site’s Low Density Residential (LDR) Land Use Designation is intended to preserve and enhance residential areas characterized by detached, single -unit structures and accessory dwelling units, with neighborhoods that preserve residential property values, provide access to schools, parks and other community services, and provide high quality architectural design. The LDR land use designation allows for a residential density of up to 11 dwelling units per acre. The proposed residential is proposing a density of 15.2 units per acre, which exceeds the LDR density limit.
To ensure consistency with the proposed General Plan Land Use Designation of Medium Density Residential (MDR), the applicant is also requesting to amend the City’s Zoning Map and rezone the project site from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential).
Therefore, to facilitate the proposed project, a General Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment is necessary to change the land use designation and zone of a
1.73-acre portion of the project site to MDR and R -1 to facilitate the proposed residential development.
FINDINGS AND REASONS:
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
1. That the proposed map is consistent with the General Plan.
The proposed Tentative Parcel Map No. PM-2024-124 w ill subdivide the existing 3.025-acre property into two separate lots to facilitate development a newly created 1.73-acre lot with twenty- six (26) townhomes. The remaining
1.29-acre site will remain with the existing religious facility and two -story ancillary building, which is currently occupied by Grace Baptist Church.
The subject site has a General Plan Land Use designation of LDR (Low Density Residential), and is zoned R -1 ( Single-Family Residential). Provided the proposed General Plan Amendment No. GPA -001-2025 is approved, the new
1.73-acre parcel portion of the subject site will have a General Plan Land Use designation of Medium Density Residential (MDR) . T he MDR designation is intended for the development of mainly multifamily residential neighborhoods that provide a variety of housing types, provide access to schools, parks, and other communi ty services, provide a high -quality architectural design that preserves privacy, provide common spaces, recreation areas and services convenient to residents, provide an excellent environment for family life, and preserve residential property values. The MDR also allows a maximum density of 32 units per acre, which is higher than the proposed density of 15.2 units per acre proposed by the applicant.
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The remaining 1.29-acre site will remain with a Low Density Residential (LDR) land use designation, improved with a religious facility. Religious facilities are a permitted use in the R -1 (Single-Family Residential) zoning district, which implements the LDR Land Use designation of the General Plan.
The proposed project will also be consistent with goals and policies of the City’s General Plan, including the following:
Policy LU-2.2: Strive to provide a diverse mix of housing types, along with uniformly high standards of residential property maintenance to preserve residents’ real estate values and their high quality of life. The proposed development of twenty-six (26) for -sale units will add to the mix of diverse housing types in the immediate neighborhood. The proposed development will ensure maintenance of all common areas, such as the private drive aisles , guest parking areas, the common recreation area, and street frontage landscaping, which will be the responsibility of the Homeowner’s Association to ensure proper maintenance that preserves the residents’ real estate values.
Furthermore, the project will contribute to meeting the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), as well as the Housing Element policies.
Policy LU-2.4: Assure that the type and intensity of land use shall be consistent with that of the immediate neighborhood. The site is located within a residential neighborhood, characterized by the multifamily development to the south. To the west, across St. Mark Street and to the east, the project abuts R-1 (Single-Family Residential) zoned properties. The proposed development, with a density of fifteen (15) units per acre is appropriate, as it will not only provide opportunities for new housing developments, but also integrate with the surrounding neighborhood developed with residential uses that include single and multifamily developments.
Goal LU -4: The City seeks to develop uses that are compatible with one another. The newly created 1.73 -acre site is proposed to be improved with twenty-six (26) two-story, attached, residential units, at fifteen (15) units per acre. This is within the allowable density of thirty -two (32) units per acre of the R-3 zone and the MDR General Plan land use designation of the property.
The proposed project is within the allowed density of the MDR land use designation and similar in scale to the adjoining residential neighborhood. The proposed design will consist of two -story attached townhomes, which are allowed by the proposed R-3 zone. Thus, the project is similar both in land use intensity and physical scale of the adjoining residential neighborhood.
Policy LU -4.1: Locate higher -density residential uses within proximity of commercial uses to encourage pedestrian traffic, and to provide a consumer base for commercial uses. The site is located within a residential neighborhood with nearby access to Valley View Street, a major arterial road that connects Resolution No. 6104-25 Page 6
to commercial zones. Approval of the proposed General Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment will facilitate the develo pment of twenty -six (26) townhomes. The construction of the new residential units would increase the local population, and add to the consumer base for commercial services within the immediate vicinity.
Policy LU -4.5: Require that the commercial and indus trial developments adjoining residential uses be adequately screened and buffered from residential areas.
The existing religious building has two (2) setbacks from the shared property line with the R-3 zoned property to the south: thirteen feet six inches (13’-6”) from the main sanctuary building, and forty-five feet six inches (45’-6”) from the two-story ancillary building from the first floor. The portion of the main religious facility closet to the residential development are the administrative offices used by Grace Baptist Church, which are setback approximately thirteen feet six inches (13’-6”). As part of the residential site improvements, a seven foot perimeter wall will be constructed between the new residential development and existing religious facility, which w ill provide an adequate buffering area.
Goal ED -2: The City must attract new businesses, while supporting and assisting those already located within Garden Grove.
The subject site have been operating as a religious facility since 1960. Besides the restriping of the parking lot due to the subdivision, there are no proposed changes to the religious facility. The modification Conditional Use Permit No.
CUP-119-60 (REV. 2025) along with the Tentative Tract Map No. PM-124-2024 will allow the church to continue its operation at the subject site.
2. That the design and improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the General Plan.
The applicant is requesting Tentative Parcel Map No. PM-2024-124 approval to subdivide the existing property for the purpose of developing the site with twenty-six ( 26) residential for-sale units, while maintaining an existing religious facility on the remaining 1.29-acre site. The MDR land use designation is intended to create, maintain, and enhance residential areas characterized by mostly traditional multiple-family apartments, condominiums, townhomes, and single-family small-lot subdivisions.
In addition, the remaining 1.29 -acre site will remain unchanged with a land use designation of Low Density Residential. Per the Municipal Code, “Church and other Religious Centers” are permitted with a Conditional Use Permit. The project site has been occupied by a religious facility since the 1960’s and will continue to operate as such after the lot is subdivided. With the proposed Resolution No. 6104-25 Page 7
restriping of the parking lot for the religious facility, the 1.29-acre site will continue to possess physical characteristics that meet the current Code requirements for religious facilities, such as the minimum lot size of one (1) acre, a minimum lot frontage of one hundred and twenty feet (120’ -0”), and for “Church, religious center, and other authorized assembly use sites” to abut at least one public street with a roadway having not less than two (2) parking lanes and two (2) traffic lanes.
The proposed project is consistent with this intent, as there are multiple-family developments to the south and east of the proposed proj ect site. With the approval of Site Plan No. SP-150-2025, the proposed Tentative Parcel Map No. PM-124-2024 would be in conformance with the City’s General Plan, the City’s Subdivision Ordinance, the Municipal Code requirements, and the State’s Subdivision Map Act.
3. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed type of development.
The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed by the developer and complies with the spirit and intent of the MDR General Plan land use designation. The proposed 1.73 -acre lot will consist of twenty -six (26) two-story units, which would be allowed under the proposed R-3 zone, and is consistent with the General Plan. The residential project has been designed in a manner that is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. As designed, the site is able to acco mmodate twenty-six (26) units, along with parking, landscaping, private and common recreation areas, setbacks, and building height standards with the exception of the required rear yard stepback.
Therefore, the property is sufficient in size to accommodate the proposed development.
As for the remaining 1.29 acre parcel, the existing religious facility and the two-story ancillary building to be used by Grace Baptist Church will remain on the other 1.29 acre parcel. As part of the subdivision, the parking lot of the religious facility will be restriped to accommodate 59 parking spaces, which will comply with the City’s current parking requirements. Access to the religious facility will be maintained from Santa Catalina Avenue. As designed, the site is able to accommodate the required parking, landscaping, setbacks, and building height standards wi th the exception of the required twenty -five foot (25’-0”) building setback to a common property l ine with an “R” zoned property. Therefore, the remaining 1.29 acre parcel is sufficient in size to accommodate the existing religious facility.
4. That the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act have been satisfied.
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21000 et. seq., and the CEQA guidelines, 14 California Code of Resolution No. 6104-25 Page 8
Regulations Sec. 15000 et. seq., an Initial Study was prepared, and it has been determined that the pro posed Project qualifies for a Mitigated Negative Declaration because the proposed Project with implementation of the proposed mitigation measures cannot, or will not, have a significant effect on the environment. A Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program has been prepared and is attached to the Mitigated Negative Declaration listing the mitigation measures to be monitored during project implementation. The Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program were prepared and circulated in accordance with CEQA and CEQA's implementing guidelines.
5. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of the development.
The applicant is requesting to amend the General Plan land use designation from Low Density Residen tial (LDR) to Medium Density Residential (MDR) to facilitate the residential development. The MDR land use designation, which is intended to create, maintain and enhance residential areas characterized by mostly traditional multi -family apartments, condomi niums, and townhomes.
The R-3 zone, as proposed under A-041-2025, in conjunction with the existing MDR land use designation, allow a residential density up to thirty -two (32) units per acre. The proposed project will consist of fifteen (15) units per acre which is within that allowable density. As designed, the site is able to accommodate twenty-six (26) units, along with parking, landscaping, private and common recreation areas, setbacks, and other development standards of the proposed R-3 zone. Therefore, the property is physically suitable for the proposed density of the development, as allowed under the MDR land use designation, and the proposed R-3 zoning.
As for the remaining 1.29 acre parcel, the land use designation will remain as LDR and R-1 (Single Family Residential) zone. The existing religious facility will continue to operate under Conditional Use Permit No. CUP -119-60 (REV. 2025). Per the Municipal Code Section 9.08.020.30, “church and other religious centers” are conditionally permitted within an R-1 zone.
6. That the design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems.
The design of the residential subdivision and the proposed improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems. Additionally, certain conditions of approval will be in place to further safeguard public health. The proposed subdivision has been designed to comply with the intent of the MDR General Plan land use designation, and the R -3 (multiple-Family Residential) base zone. City Departments, including the Traffic Division, Water Division, Engineering Division and the Planning Services Div ision, and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) have reviewed the proposed development and Resolution No. 6104-25 Page 9
have applied conditions of approval to minimize potential impacts that the project may have on the community, including public health.
As for the remaining 1.29 acre parcel, the existing religious facility and the two-story ancillary building to be used by Grace Baptist Church will remain on the other 1.29 acre parcel. As part of the subdivision, the parking lot of the religious facility will be restriped to accommodate 59 parking spaces, which will comply with the City’s current parking requirements. Access to the religious facility will be maintained from Santa Catalina Avenue. As designed, the site is able to accommodate the required parking, landscaping, setbacks, and building height standards wi th the exception of the required twenty -five foot (25’-0”) building setback to a common property l ine with an “R” zoned property. Therefore, the remaining 1.29 acre parcel is sufficient in size to accommodate the existing religious facility.
7. That the design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements will not conflict with easements of record or easements established by court judgment acquired by the public at large for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision; or, if such easements exist, that alternate easements for access or for use will be provided, and that these will be substantially equivalent to the ones previously acquired by the public.
The design of the proposed tentative parcel map and improvements would not conflict with easements of record, or easements established by court judgment acquired by the public at large for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision. The project has been designed to avoid development over existing easements.
8. That the design and improvement of the proposed subdivision are suitable for the uses proposed, and the subdivision can be developed in compliance with the applicable zoning regulations.
The proposed project involves the subdivision of an approximately 3.025-acre lot into two lots that is currently developed with a religious facility and two ancillary buildings. Provided the Tentative Parcel Map request is granted, the newly cr eated lot will be 1.73 -acres in size , and the remaining lot will be
1.29-acres in size. The request also includes an amendment to the land use designation from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Medium Density Residential (MDR), as well as a rezone of the project site from R -1 (Single -Family Residential) to R -3 (Multiple -Family Residential) zone, to facilitate the development of the proposed twenty -six (26) unit project, and to ensure consistency with the existing General Plan Land Use Designation of Medi um Density Residential (MDR).
Additionally, the applicant is requesting consideration of a Variance from Section 9.12.040.050 (Stepbacks) of Title 9 of the Municipal Code for a Resolution No. 6104-25 Page 10
deviation to the required building stepback for the second floor, which is required for any R -3 zoned property adjacent to an R -1 zoned property.
Pursuant to Section 19.12.040, an R -3 development requires a ten (10) foot setback from the first and second floor. However, per section 9.12.040.050 (Special Requirements – Multi-Family Requirements), any R-3 zoned property adjacent to an R-1 zoned property shall provide a 20 -foot stepback from the second floor building area. The applicant is proposing a second floor stepback of ten (10) feet for Building 1 located on the northeast portion of the site, and a fourteen foot and six -inch (14’ -6”) setback for Building 3 located in the northerly portion of the site, which will be adjacent to the religious facility.
Therefore, a Variance is required from the minimum stepback requirement
The remaining 1.29 acre parcel will remain unchanged with a religious facility and ancillary two-story building. The existing one-story ancillary building and rear portion of the existing parking lot will be demolished to facilitate the residential development.
Per Section 9.08.020.050.A. of the Municipal Code, Special Operating Conditions and Development Standards apply to churches, other religious centers, and other authorized assembly uses within an R-1 zone, which include a minimum lot size of one (1) acre, a minimum lot frontage of one hundred and twenty feet (120’-0”), and to abut at least one public street with a roadway having not less than two (2) parking lanes and two (2) traffic lanes, and provide a twenty-five foot (25’-0”) building setback to a common property line with an “R” zoned property. The applicant is requesting a waiver to deviate from the twenty -five (25) foot distance requirement to be thirteen feet six inches (13’ -6”), which is created by the proposed subdivision. Per Section
9.08.020.050.A.11, stipulates that requirements related to Special Operating Conditions and Development Standards applicable to “churches, other religious centers, and other authorized assembly uses” in residential zones may be waived by the Planning Commission upon a finding that the impacts of the project, as proposed, do not justify the imposition of the requirements.
If approval of the requested Variance and waiver is granted, the subdivision as proposed under Tentative Parcel Map No. 2024-124, will allow the existing religious facility and proposed residential development operate independently from one another, and both uses will be in compliance with the applicable zoning regulations for a religious facility and a residential development, in that both sites will meet the development standards based on their zoning designation.
9. That the design of the subdivision provides, to the extent feasible, for future passive or natural heating and cooling opportunities in the subdivision.
To the greatest extent feasible, the subject project has been designed in accordance with Government Code Section 66473.1. This includes Resolution No. 6104-25 Page 11
opportunities to allow for passive or natural heating opportunities in the design, to encourage the orientation of structures to take advantage of shade and prevailing breezes, to allow solar access for passive heating, and opportunities for placement of shade trees and other vegetation for cooling.
10. That the design, density and configuration of the subdivision strikes a balance between the effect of the subdivision on the housing needs of the region and of public service needs.
The proposed Tentative Parcel Map No. PM-2024-124 would split the existing
3.025-acre property such that the proposed residential development and existing religious facility would be on separate parcels, of 1. 73- acres for the proposed residential development, and 1.29 acres for the religious facility. The project has been reviewed in relation to the housing needs and goals of the City, and is compatible with the existing developments in the immediate vicinity. The proposed development would increase the number of residential units, and further the goals of the Housing Element of the General Plan. The proposed subdivision would allow for the proposed residential development, while still maintaining the existing religious facility.
11. That the character of the subdivision is compatible with the design of existing structures and the lot sizes of the subdivision are substantially the same as the lot sizes within the general area.
The proposed Tentative Parcel Map No. PM-2024-124 would split the existing
3.025-acre property such that the proposed residential development and existing religious facility would be on separate parcels, of 1.73 - acres for the proposed residential development, and 1.29 acres for the religious facility. The proposed subdivision would allow for the development of the proposed twenty- six (26) unit for-sale townhomes, and maintain the existing religious facility.
The subdivision as proposed, would result in property sizes that would meet and exceed the minimum lot size requirements of the Municipal Code for their respective zones.
The proposed development complies with the regulations of the General Plan, and State Subdivision Map Act. This includes regulations pertaining to design, density, configuration of the proposed lots, and associated development, in that the proposed development is surrounding by multifamily developments to the south and east, and the proposed development will provide a transition from a higher density to a lower density neighborhood. In addition, the site will have access to all necessary public infrastructure to adequately serve the proposed residential development.
12. The subject property is not located within a state responsibility area or a very high fire hazard severity zone, the proposed subdivision is served by local fire Resolution No. 6104-25 Page 12
suppression services, and the proposed subdivision meets applicable design, location, and ingress-egress requirements.
The subject property is not located within a state responsibility area or a very high fire hazard severity zone. Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) has reviewed the proposed subdivision, and found that the project will be adequately served by local fire suppression services, and the proposed subdivision meets applicable design, location, and ingress -egress requirements. Furthermore, the project has been conditioned to comply with all OCFA requirements relating to fire suppression services, and emergency access.
13. The discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into the existing sewer system will not result in violation of existing requirements prescribed by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board. The conditions of approval for on- and off-site improvements will ensure permitted capacity of the public sewer system is not exceeded.
The Public Works Department has reviewed the project and has not found any violations of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board requirements.
The Public Works Department has also reviewed the project for compliance with existing sewer capacity and found that the project will not exceed the capacity. All appropriate conditions of approval have been incorporated to minimize any adverse impacts to the existing public sewer system.
INCORPORATION OF FACTS AND FINDINGS SET FORTH IN STAFF REPORT
In addition to the foregoing, the Planning Commission incorporates herein by this reference, the facts and findings set forth in the staff report.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does conclude:
1. The Tentative Parcel Map possess chara cteristics that would justify the request in accordance with Municipal Code Section 9.40.060 (Tentative Maps – Findings Required) and the State Subdivision Map Act.
2. In order to fulfill the purpose and intent of the Municipal Code and thereby promote the health, safety, and general welfare, the attached Conditions of Approval (Exhibit “A”) shall apply to Tentative Parcel Map No.
PM-2024-124
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Adopted this 20th day of February 2025
ATTEST: /s/ JOHN RAMIREZ_________
CHAIR
/s/ SURGEIRY REYNOSO___________
RECORDING SECRETARY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS:
CITY OF GARDEN GROVE )
I, SURGEIRY REYNOSO, Secretary of the City of Garden Grove Planning Commission, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Garden Grove, California, at a meeting held on February 20, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: (7) ASHLAND, BEARD, CUEVA, FLANDERS,
LARICCHIA, LINDSAY, RAMIREZ
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: (0) NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: (0) NONE
/s/ SURGEIRY REYNOSO _________
RECORDING SECRETARY