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4.0 DISCRETIONARY ACTIONS Implementation of the Project requires several actions by the City, including: Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 201802103 1). Certification of the Final FIR (SCH No. 2018021031) evaluating the environmental impacts resulting from the Project, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA), as amended (Pubic Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.) and the CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000 et seq.). The Final FIR provides additional environmental information to responsible agencies, trustee agencies, and other public agencies that may be required to grant approvals and permits or coordinate with the City as part of Project implementation. The Final FIR includes "Clarifications to the Final EIR" which describes the Modified Project and analyzes the potential of the Modified Project to result in new or substantially more severe environmental impacts. • General Plan Land Use Amendment. The Project requires City approval of General Land Use Amendment, which would change the General Plan Land Use designation of the Project area from PAO (Professional & Administration Office) to District Center (DC), which allows residential uses to a maximum density of 90 dwelling units per acre. Amendment Application for a Zone Change. The Project requires approval of an Amendment Application from the City for a zone change a c from Professional (P) to Specific Development (SD). The SD zone provides site specific development standards. • Development Agreement. To guide development and services as described in the Project Description previously pursuant to a contract between the City of Santa Ana and Project Applicant. 5.0 STATEMENT OF PROJECT OBJECTIVES The following objectives support the project's underlying purpose to develop multi -family residential uses on the project site and assist with meeting the City's housing needs: • Redevelop existing underutilized parcels to implement development of new high -quality housing. • Increase high -quality housing near existing employment centers. • Promote an improved jobs/housing balance by locating attractive new housing in proximity to employment centers. • Provide housing in close proximity to commercial areas, freeways, and transit. • Redevelop existing land uses that would utilize existing infrastructure, including: water, sewer, arterial roadways, transit, and freeways. • Implement capital investment to enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability pursuant to the City of Santa Ana Strategic Plan. • Provide a safe, high -quality, modern residential community with open space and various recreation amenities. Resolution No. Page 9 of 76 Certification of the Magnolia at the Park EIR