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File #: 25-344    Version: 2
Type: Report Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/5/2025 In control: PLANNING COMMISSION
On agenda: 6/9/2025 Final action:
Title: RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL PERTAINING TO THE PROPOSED HIVE LIVE PROJECT (PGPA-23-0002) INCLUDING A FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, REZONE, SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT, MASTER PLAN, VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP, DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR A THREE-PHASED, 1,050-UNIT, RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH 3,692-SQUARE-FOOT RETAIL COMPONENT AT 3333 SUSAN STREET
Attachments: 1. Agenda Report, 2. 1. Draft Resolution (EIR), 3. - Exhibit A - Draft EIR, 4. - Exhibit B - Final EIR and MMRP, 5. - Exhibit C - Findings of Facts, 6. 2. Draft Resolution (GPA, Master Plan, Map, and Draft Ordiancnes), 7. - Exhibit A5 - Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, 8. - Exhibit B - Master Plan (Plans), 9. - Exhibit C - Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 2024-114, 10. - Exhibit D Draft Ordinance (Rezone), 11. - Exhibit E - Draft Ordinance (North Costa Mesa Specific Plan Amendment), 12. - Exhibit F Draft Ordinance (DA), 13. 3. Applicant Letter, 14. 4. Density Bonus Letter, 15. 5. Vicinity and Zoning Map, 16. 6. Site Photos, 17. 7. Noise Study, 18. 8. Fiscal Analysis, 19. 9. Parking Study, 20. 10. Traffic Impact Analysis, 21. 11. Development Agreement Terms, 22. 12. Public Comments
TITLE:
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RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL PERTAINING TO THE PROPOSED HIVE LIVE PROJECT (PGPA-23-0002) INCLUDING A FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, REZONE, SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT, MASTER PLAN, VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP, DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR A THREE-PHASED, 1,050-UNIT, RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH 3,692-SQUARE-FOOT RETAIL COMPONENT AT 3333 SUSAN STREET
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DEPARTMENT: ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ PLANNING DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: CHRIS YEAGER, SENIOR PLANNER
CONTACT INFORMATION: CHRIS YEAGER, 714-754-4883; Christopher.Yeager@costamesaca.gov

RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends that the Planning Commission:
1. Adopt a Resolution recommending that the City Council certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2024060115) for the proposed project; and,
2. Adopt a Resolution recommending that the City Council take the following actions, including:
a. General Plan Amendment (PGPA-23-0002): to amend the General Plan Land Use Element including changing the Land Use Designation of the project site from Industrial Park to Urban Center Commercial and High Density Residential;
b. Rezone: Give first reading to an Ordinance approving the rezone of the project site from Planned Development Industrial (PDI) to Planned Development Commercial and Planned Development Residential - North Costa Mesa;
c. North Costa Mesa Specific Plan Amendment: Give first reading to an Ordinance approving the Specific Plan to establish site-specific zoning regulations including development standards and design guidelines;
d. Master Plan: Approve the Master Plan for the development of the project including a three phased, 1,050 dwelling unit project with a maximum height of 77 feet 6 inches:
e. Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2024-114: Approve the Vesting Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide the property into three parcels for phasing purposes;
f. Density Bonus: Approve the density bonus a...

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