About the Community

Set in a quiet and serene setting adjacent to an established neighborhood, Renaissance Canyon Acres will be Anaheim Hills' newest community of single-family homes. With minimum lot sizes of at least 5,000 square feet, the community has been carefully designed to seamlessly integrate into the existing neighborhoods.

Project Highlights

25 Single-Family Homes adjacent to established single-family neighborhoods.

Lot sizes ranging from 5,000sf - 9,000sf gross, home sizes averaging 2500sf.

Building setbacks consistent with the requirements of surrounding neighborhoods.

Anaheim's General Plan and Zoning already allows housing on the site, the project proposes to match the General Plan designation of the surrounding neighborhood.

About The Property

Renaissance Canyon Acres is set on 4.42 acres of land that has historically been used as a foster care group home with related outpatient services. At one time, the operation housed 30 youth on site with 60 staff members providing treatment and support, and a private equestrian facility. This was allowed through a Conditional Use Permit with the City of Anaheim dating back over 30 years. Due to several factors, including the restriction of funding sources, regulatory changes, and shifting support models for foster care, the existing operation has been unable to at capacity for many years. Thus, the non-profit that owns the property made the decision to sell it. Renaissance Partners is now purchasing the property to construct new single-family homes.

The Anaheim General Plan currently allows for single-family homes on the property. The project proposes to amend the General Plan designation from Estate Density to Low-Density Residential, the same as the bordering neighborhoods to the north and west. There is no deed restriction or other legal requirement that would require its continued use as a foster care or treatment facility.

Building setbacks to adjacent homes are consistent with those of the existing neighborhoods, and even greater than required when next to existing homes, so the new homes will integrate seamlessly. And regarding traffic impacts, traffic studies show that the permitted treatment facility use at capacity generated more traffic than the proposed neighborhood of single-family homes, alleviating evacuation concerns for residents in the event of a wildfire.

Traffic and Setbacks

The new community will generate less traffic than the existing permitted use - A net reduction of 4 trips per day:

RS-2 Setback Standards (Existing Homes)

Minimum Rear Setback: 10 feet

Minimum Side Setback: 5 feet

Proposed Homes Setbacks

Minimum Rear Setback: 15 feet

Minimum Side Setback: 5 feet

Greater rear building setbacks than what is required for the existing neighborhood ensures privacy for existing homes is not adversely impacted

Floorplans

Plan 1

2,259 square feet
4 bedrooms + loft
3 bathrooms
2-bay garage

Plan 2

2617 square feet
4 bedrooms + loft
3.5 bathrooms
2-bay garage

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the location of Renaissance Canyon Acres?

Renaissance Canyon Acres is located on Quintana Dr., south of Santa Ana Canyon Rd. The entrance to the community is immediately south of Arboretum Rd.

What uses are on the property now?

The property was historically used as a foster care home and treatment facility, under a Conditional Use Permit with the City of Anaheim. The property has been mostly vacant for the last several years, as demand and funding for that type of use has declined.

Is housing permitted on the property?

Yes - Anaheim's General Plan already allows for residential use on the property. The project proposes to change the use designation from Estate Density to Low-Density Residential, which allows for up to 6.5 lots per acre, matching the General Plan designation of the surrounding established neighborhoods.

Is this a high density or multifamily housing project?

No. This is a single-family community of 25 homes set on 4.42 acres, with lot sizes exceeding 5,000 square feet. When compared to other proposed housing projects in Anaheim Hills, Renaissance Canyon Acres is perhaps the least impactful hosing development in the area of this century.

Traffic and wildfire evacuation are major concerns for the area. How does this new community impact traffic?

When compared to the previous allowed use of 30 residents and 60 staff members, along with trips generated from associated deliveries and visitors, this new project actually generates LESS traffic than what was there before.

When will the new community be built?

We are currently engaged in the "entitlement" process with the city to obtain approvals to construct the homes. We anticipate breaking ground in 2026.

How can I be sure that the new community will not adversely impact the surrounding neighborhoods?

First, traffic and wildfire evacuation, which we know is a major concern in the area. Traffic studies show that less traffic is generated by 25 single-family homes than the current permitted use of a foster care and treatment facility.

Second, parking, which will not overflow into surrounding neighborhoods. Each home has a 2-car garage, driveways that can accommodate 2 more cars, which meets the city's minimum requirement. Additionally there will be street parking within the new community to accommodate an additional 40 vehicles - well beyond the minimum code requirements.

And third, the community has been carefully designed so the new homes seamlessly integrate into the existing neighborhoods without being imposing or having the feeling of being too close. Lot sizes are generous, and building setbacks match or exceed those of the existing neighborhoods.

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