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EIR No. 2018-01, DA No. 018-01, GPA No. 2018-06, <br />AA No. 2018-10 2525 North Main Street <br />February 5, 2019 <br />Page 10 <br />Goal Ito promote a balance of land uses to address basic community needs, and �oal 6 to reduce <br />residential overcrowding ko promotepublic health and safety. The proposed -Project-will-provide <br />additional market rate housing in the City, thereby assisting jn addressing the shortage of available <br />housing within the region. The project will also provide additional housing options for those seeking <br />housing within the jobs rich northern area of the City. The upscale multi -family development will <br />also support Urban Design Element Goal 1 to improve the physical appearance of the City through <br />development of a district that projects a sense of place, positive community image, and quality <br />environment. <br />The City has recently initiated the process to update its General Plan, which is the blueprint foie <br />future development. A key component of the update is to focus new growth and development <br />along major corridors reducing the pressure for growth in low density neighborhoods. and to <br />identify areas for future development, including but not limited to higher density residential <br />development. The northern section of the City, including the project site, has been identified as a <br />potential area for more intense development. This North Main Street area is in the process of being <br />studied in greater depth as the update process continues, with direction on the potential land use <br />designation of the area expected within the next year. <br />Amendment Application <br />Commented [DH28]: Adding a complex at <br />over 80 dwelling units per acre does NOT <br />decrease overcrowding. <br />It will increase the Park Santiago <br />neighborhood population anywhere from 21 <br />percent to 27 percent. <br />�urrently, the zoning designation for this site is Professional (P) l Pich permits a variety of business uses Commented [DH29]: The current land use <br />that aim to create a professional business environment and prohibits residential uses. To allow the designation is In accordance with the General <br />construction of amulti-family residential development on this parcel, an amendment application (zone Plan Land Use Element [page 601: "These <br />change) is required. Staff is recommending that a zone change to a Specific Development No. 93 (SD -93) areas [PAo] are typically adjacent to low <br />designation will allow a residential development and will ensure consistency between zoning and the <br />General Plan, assumingthe associated general plan amendment is approved (Exhibit 4). <br />When considering a zone change it is important to look at the surrounding land uses and economic factors. <br />The jobs to housing balance is evaluated by comparing project -generated jobs and housing units to forecasts <br />of employment and housing, in addition an imbalance in the ratio can indicate air quality and traffic <br />problems associated with commuting. Based on SCAG profiles and projections, Santa Ana is a jobs rich area Commented [DH30]: The city's office <br />with 2.06 jobs per housing unit. SCAG considers an area as balanced when the jobs -housing ratio is 1.36, �� occupancy rate is could be due to the fact <br />therefore providing more housing would reduce the ratio to 2.05, furthermore, in the second quarter of congestion Is high due to the density and <br />2018, the City's office occupancy rate was 13.4 percent, which is higher than the neighboring central cities � subsequent traffic it creates. The EIR has <br />of Anaheim (10.4%), Orange (11.5%) and Tustin (10.9%) and the County as a whole (12.6%). �fherefore, the ,! failing graded of the surrounding freeway <br />access points around this project. <br />change from Professional to Specific Development would not be a significant impact to professional office Commented [DH37]: rromthe General <br />districts. Plan Land Use Element: <br />The Museum District located between the <br />Downtown and Main Place/City Place District <br />Centers is proposed as a major office/cultural <br />center which will be developed over the next <br />15 to 20 years. The area will focus upon the <br />expanded Bowen Museum, the Discovery <br />Science Center and the construction of <br />additional museums and cultural centers. <br />density residential neighborhoods, or are <br />designation be conditionally approved subject to staff recommended changes to the project. The SD. convened residential office uses." <br />in addition, use of the site for residential development is supported as the location has elements to make <br />the site a viable residential development. �he elements include having regional access to freeway and J� <br />transportation systems, the site is within close proximity to educational, cultural activities, employment <br />centers, and retail and commercial shopping opportunities. Furthermore, several nearby properties and <br />properties along Main Street are designated as Specific Developments. The property would be developed <br />7SE-10 <br />in addition, use of the site for residential development is supported as the location has elements to make <br />the site a viable residential development. �he elements include having regional access to freeway and J� <br />transportation systems, the site is within close proximity to educational, cultural activities, employment <br />centers, and retail and commercial shopping opportunities. Furthermore, several nearby properties and <br />properties along Main Street are designated as Specific Developments. The property would be developed <br />7SE-10 <br />
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