2019-044 - Approving General Plan Amendment No. 2017-03

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update text portions of the City's Land Use Element to reflect this change. 1. The existing General Plan land use designation for the project area is Low Density Residential (LR-7) which applies to lower density residential land uses characterized by single-family homes with a maximum allowable intensity of seven (7) dwelling units per acre. 2. The proposed General Plan land use designation for the project area is Medium Density Residential (MR-15) which applies to multiple - family developments characterized by duplexes, apartments, and townhomes with a maximum allowable intensity of 15 dwelling units per acre. 3. The general plan amendment will support several goals and policies of the General Plan, including the Land Use Element and Housing Element. In specific, General Plan Land Use Element, Goal 1 to promote a balance of land uses to address basic community needs. Specifically, Policy 1.5 to maintain and foster a variety of residential land uses. The project will provide 17 for -sale townhome units. Policy 2.10 to support new development which is harmonious in scale and character with existing development in the area. The project is similar in scale and character to the multi -family uses to the east along Edinger Avenue. The project has been designed to be setback away from the residential properties to the north, with limited windows on the upper stories and trees to be planted to screen views. Policy 3.1 to support development which provides a positive contribution to neighborhood character and identity. The project will allow for redevelopment of a vacant lot with a new residential development with a contemporary design and variety of building materials along a major arterial roadway. Housing Element, Goal 2 to provide a diversity of quality housing, affordability levels, and living experiences that accommodate Santa Ana's residents and workforce of all household types, income levels, and are groups to foster an inclusive community. Policy 2.5 to facilitate diverse types, prices and size of housing, including single-family homes, apartments, townhomes, mixed/multiuse housing, transit oriented housing, multi -generational housing and live work opportunities. The project will provide a for -sale townhome product with units that range from two to three bedrooms with 1,170 to 2,021 square feet in size. F. The Planning Commission has weighed and balanced the General Plan's policies, and has determined that based upon this balancing that General Plan Amendment No. 2017-03 is consistent with the purpose of the general plan. Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2017- Resolution No. 2019-044 Page 2 of 4