Interpretation of Use No. IOU-006-2024, Tentative Parcel Map No. PM-2023-156, Site Plan No. SP-144-2024, and Conditional Use Permit No. CUP-267-2024
Summary
SCH Number
2024100375
Public Agency
City of Garden Grove
Document Title
Interpretation of Use No. IOU-006-2024, Tentative Parcel Map No. PM-2023-156, Site Plan No. SP-144-2024, and Conditional Use Permit No. CUP-267-2024
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/9/2024
Document Description
A request to develop a six-story mixed-use development on a net 0.94-acre lot consisting of a 78-unit senior apartment complex and an 82-bed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). The specific land use entitlement approvals requested include the following: (i) An Interpretation of Use to determine the compatibility between an RCFE use and the CC-3 (Civic Center Core) zone classification, and to allow the RCFE use subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit; (ii) A Tentative Parcel Map to consolidate two (2) existing parcels and to create a one-lot subdivision for condominium purposes to divide the RCFE and apartment building; (iii) A Site Plan to allow construction of the six-story mixed-use development consisting of a 78 unit senior apartment building over a parking structure with one (1) subterranean level and one (1) above-ground level, and a 82-bed RCFE attached to the parking structure/apartment building, along with associated site improvements; and (iv) a Conditional Use Permit to allow and regulate the operation of the proposed RCFE on the subject site. The proposal includes four (4) affordable housing units for “very low income” households, which qualifies the project for a density bonus, concessions and incentives, waivers or reductions of development standards, and reduced parking ratios pursuant to the State Density Bonus Law (Government Code Section 65915, et. seq.) and Garden Grove Municipal Code (GGMC) Section 9.60.040 (Residential Density Bonus) (collectively, the “DBL”). The project has been designed to incorporate certain incentives / concessions, and waivers and reductions of development standards pursuant to the DBL.
Contact Information
Name
Huong Q Ly
Agency Name
City of Garden Grove
Job Title
Associate Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Garden Grove
Counties
Orange
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Southeast corner of Stanford Avenue and 8th Street, west of 9th Street at 11432-11462 Stanford A
Zip
92840
Total Acres
.94
Parcel #
090-153-19 and 090-153-20
Schools
Garden Grove High School
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15332
Reasons for Exemption
CEQA’s Class 32 exemption applies to in-fill development projects (CEQA Guidelines §15332). A project can qualify for a Class 32 exemption if the proposed project: (1) is consistent with applicable General Plan designation and all general plan policies, as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations; (2) the proposed development occurs within City limits on a project site of no more than five (5) acres substantially surrounded by urban uses; (3) the project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species; (4) the approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and (5) the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services (CEQA Guidelines §15332).
The project is consistent with General Plan policies and regulations. The subject site is located entirely within an urbanized area in the City, on 0.96-acre site (net area). The subject site was surveyed, and does not contain any known habitat for endangered, threatened, or rare species of wildlife. Traffic, noise, air quality, and water quality studies have been prepared by licensed firms to study the impacts of the proposed development, and no significant impacts have been identified. The traffic, noise, air quality, and water quality studies are appended to the Staff Report. Lastly, the Public Works Department has reviewed the proposed development, and found that it can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. Consequently, it can be determined that the project can be exempted from further CEQA action under the Class 32 exemption.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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