PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Ursula Luna- Reynosa, Community Development Director
BY: Ricky Ramos, Senior Planner
SUBJECT:
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 17-001 (MAGNOLIA TANK FARM)
REQUEST:
To introduce the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the proposed general plan, zoning map, zoning text, local coastal program amendments, and development agreement to allow mixed use with commercial visitor, residential, and open space uses at the 29-acre Magnolia Tank Farm site.
LOCATION:
21845 Magnolia St., 92646 (west side at Banning Ave.)
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APPLICANT/
PROPERTY
OWNER: James O'Malley, SLF-HB Magnolia, LLC, 2 Park Plaza, #700, Irvine, CA 92614
STATEMENT OF ISSUE
To introduce the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the proposed general plan, zoning map, zoning text, local coastal program amendments, and development agreement to allow mixed use with commercial visitor, residential, and open space uses at the 29-acre Magnolia Tank Farm site.
PROJECT PROPOSAL:
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. 17-001: To analyze the potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed project.
The EIR analyzed two development options at an equal level of consideration in the EIR: The first option (Proposed Pproject) is a mixed-use development comprised of a 211,000 square-foot lodge/guesthouse accommodations with a maximum of 215 rooms, including 175 guest rooms and family/group overnight accommodations with 40 rooms; 19,000 square feet of ancillary and visitor-serving retail and dining; up to 250 for sale, residential units (at under 15 dwelling units/acre); 2.8 acres of Coastal Conservation area to provide a buffer for the adjacent wetlands; and 2.8 acres of park.
The second option (Alternative 1) consists of the redevelopment of the project site with up to 250 for sale, residential units (at 11 dwelling units/acre), parks, and open space. Alternative 1 does not include the lodge/guesthouse and vis...
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