9822 Russell Avenue Townhome Project

The proposed project at 9822 Russell Avenue in Garden Grove, California, entails the demolition of existing structures including a church, preschool, wireless facility, and daycare, to make way for a new residential development of 26 two-story townhome units. Each unit will measure between 1,442 and 1,800 square feet, feature three or four bedrooms, and include a two-car garage, resulting in a density of 14.4 dwelling units per acre on the 1.81-acre site. The development will also incorporate shared open space, recreational areas, ornamental landscaping, and dedicated parking infrastructure to support the new residential community. To accommodate this higher density, a General Plan Amendment is required to reclassify the land use from Low Density Residential to Low Medium Density Residential, increasing the allowable density from 11 to up to 21 units per acre. The site’s zoning will be changed from Single-Family Residential to Planned Unit Development with an R-2 base designation, providing flexibility in design while adhering to targeted residential standards. The project necessitates approval of a Site Plan and a Vesting Tentative Tract Map for condominium conveyance, formalizing the subdivision into individually owned units. As part of the approval process, the existing conditional use permits for the wireless facility and the preschool will be revoked, as these uses will no longer be operational on the site. The development is being led by Melia Homes, with the City of Garden Grove responsible for regulatory review and permitting. All approvals are subject to compliance with local planning and zoning regulations, and the project is currently in the forecasting stage with the lead planner available for inquiries regarding future application submissions and public processes.