The site at 11222 Garden Grove has been vacant for many years. The property owner informed staff that a coffee shop was built on the site in 1955 and the original business was Craig’s Family Restaurant. The site is three (3) contiguous parcels on the south side of Garden Grove Boulevard. The applicant requested approval for a Tentative Tract Map to consolidate the parcels into a single property with condominium units.  The property was included in the 2012 rezoning of properties to Mixed Use and is zoned CC-3, Civic Center Core. The CC-3 intends to preserve the character of the Downtown by maintaining storefronts along the street with zero front setback.

The Site Plan application was initially scheduled for the Planning Commission Meeting on February 2, 2017. The Public Hearing was continued to February 16, 2017 to add a Conditional Use Permit to the application and work out design issues. On February 16, 2017, the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing to consider the Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit, Tentative Tract Map and Development Agreement. Site Plan No. SP-034-2017, Conditional Use Permit No. CUP-097-2017, and Tentative Tract Map No. TT-17982 were approved by a vote of 5-0, along with a recommendation to the City Council to approve Development Agreement No. DA­-005-2017.  The entitlements become effective if the City Council approves the Development Agreement.

The Site Plan application is for a 16-unit project that meets the development standards and requirements of the CC-3 Zone. The project includes both new commercial space in two (2) work-live units along Garden Grove Boulevard and 14 residential units on the rest of the property. The parking meets the mixed-use requirements with two enclosed garage spaces for each unit along with open visitor spaces.

The work-live units are conditionally permitted in the CC-3 zone as is a tandem format for the work-live parking spaces. The applicant requested a conditional use permit for a design with two tandem garage spaces attached to the work-live units that have access to the commercial space through double doors. The required visitor open space is next to the commercial entry.

The project is designed to be an attractive modern development. The elevations incorporate different materials in a mix of colors that highlight various shapes on the buildings. The commercial elevations along Garden Grove Boulevard are designed with large storefront windows that provide views into the businesses and interesting signage. The development will be a positive addition to the Downtown Civic Center area by furthering the intent of “encouraging civic, educational, commercial, high-density residential, and compatible uses that enliven the City’s core and work together to create a walkable, lively district that encourages interaction and engagement in community activities” (Section 9.18.010.20 Mixed Use Zones Establishment and Intent, Title 9).

None.

It is recommended that the City Council:

• Conduct a Public Hearing; and

• Introduce and conduct the first reading of the attached Ordinance approving Development Agreement No. DA-005-2017, between the City of Garden Grove and Scott A. Lissoy, Trustee of the Lissoy Trust, for the property located at 11222 Garden Grove Boulevard, Garden Grove.

By:  Erin Webb, Senior Planner