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(3) Providing a method whereby specific development plans are to be based on the general plan as well as other regulations, programs, and legislation as may in the judgment of the city be required for the systematic execution of the general plan. With approval of General Plan Amendment No. 2018-06, the Project will be consistent with the General Plan Land Use Element. Although the Project requires an amendment to the Land Use Element to allow for residential use of the property, the Project still supports and is consistent with several other overarching goals and policies of the General Plan. For example, as described in the associated General Plan Amendment No. 2018-06: Housing Element Goal 2, to create diversity of quality housing, affordability levels, and living experiences that accommodate Santa Ana's residents and workforce of all household types, income levels, and age groups to foster an inclusive community. Land Use Element Goal 4, to protect and enhance development sites and districts which are unique community assets that enhance the quality of life. Urban Design Element, Goal 1, to improve the physical appearance of the City through development of districts that project a sense of place, positive community image, and quality environment. (4) Recognizing the interdependence of land values and aesthetics and providing a method to implement this interdependence in order to maintain the values of surrounding properties and improvements and encouraging excellence of property development, compatible with the general plan for, and character of, the city, with due regard for the public and private interests involved. Development of the Project would result in a substantial change in views and a significant and unavoidable impact to aesthetics. However, the Project will replace an over 30 -year old structure with a modern building with enhanced landscaping contributing to the character of the City. Furthermore, a Development Agreement between the developer/property owner and the City of Santa Ana has been entered into. Public benefits of the agreement include: public art, monetary contribution to the Santiago Park for maintenance and improvement, Park Santiago Neighborhood benefits including access to on-site amenities for Park Santiago residents, security patrol of the residential neighborhood and Santiago Park, assistance in designating the Park Santiago Neighborhood Association as a historic district, and monetary contribution to Park Santiago Neighborhood for traffic improvements and calming such as street calming, traffic diversion, entry monuments, and street lights. 75E-207