The Rafferty (Formerly First American Title Company Mixed-Use Development)

Assigned Planner: Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP — Planning Manager

Project Description

The applicant proposes to construct a new commercial/residential mixed-use development consisting of 12,350 square feet of commercial space and 218 residential units (of which 5 percent of the units are proposed for very-low income households), with 332 onsite parking spaces, on two parcels at 114 E. Fifth Street (Parcel 1) and 117 & 119 E. Fifth Street (Parcel 2). Parcel 1 will contain up to 196 units, and Parcel 2 will contain 24 units. As part of the project, the applicant will preserve approximately 50 feet of historical facades (Fifth and Main streets) of the existing Orange County Title Company building at 114 E. Fifth Street, and will incorporate the facades into the new mixed-use building. Approval/adoption of an EIR addendum, Site Plan Review, and Density Bonus Agreement are required.

Current Status

Completed
- Finaled April 2024

Important Documents

Sunshine Ordinance Community Meeting Flyer
- English and Spanish
Mailing List
Sunshine Ordinance Community Meeting Packet (Including Affidavit, Sign-in Sheet, PowerPoint presentation, and Questions/Answers)
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Addendum
Environmental Impact Report Technical Appendices
Updated EIR Addendum
Updated EIR Addendum Technical Appendices
Facade Preservation Alternatives
- Elevations
- Renderings
Final Recommendation Report and Findings

Meetings:

Past meetings

Planning Commission - Monday, October 28, 2019 5:30 pm @ Council Chambers
City Council meeting - Tuesday, November 19, 2019 5:45 pm @ Council Chambers
City Council meeting - Tuesday, December 3, 2019 5:45 pm @ Council Chambers
Sunshine Ordinance Community Meeting - Monday, June 18, 2018, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm