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LU Policy 4.4 Encourage the development of projects which promote <br />the City's image as a regional activity center. <br />LU Policy 5.5 Encourage development which is compatible with, and <br />supportive of surrounding land uses. <br />LU Policy 5.7 Anticipate that the intensity of new development will not <br />exceed available infrastructure capacity. <br />Land Use (LU) Element Goal 6: to reduce residential overcrowding to <br />promote public health and safety. <br />The Project is within '/2 mile of existing transportation infrastructure <br />such as the Santa Ana (1-5) freeway and State Route 22 (SR 22) <br />highway which provide vehicular access to the region; the Orange <br />County Transportation Agency bus routes along Main Street which <br />connects to the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center and the <br />Anaheim Regional Intermodal Center which provides rail service <br />throughout California; and the project is in close proximity to the <br />Santiago Creek Bike Trail which connects to regional bike trails. <br />Broadway and Main Street are within a major urban corridor that <br />has cultural, educational, employment and retail destinations <br />(Bowers Museum, Discovery Science Center, Main Place Mall, and <br />in the City of Orange the Children's Hospital of Orange County and <br />St. Joseph's Hospital of Orange County). Therefore, the residential <br />development would be within close proximity to major employment <br />centers and retail establishments. The Project will also provide an <br />additional housing option for those seeking housing within the jobs <br />rich central area of the City. The development will complement the <br />nearby mid -rise office buildings located along Broadway and Main <br />Street to the east of the site. The residential use is consistent with <br />the residential uses in the surrounding areas. <br />Urban Design (UD) Element, Goal 1: to improve the physical <br />appearance of the City through development of districts that project a <br />sense of place, positive community image, and quality environment. <br />UD Policy 1.1. New development and redevelopment must have the <br />highest quality design, materials, finishes and construction. <br />UD Policy 1.11 Visual and physical links between districts, nodes, and <br />significant sites, landmarks and other points of interest, are to be <br />provided in all public and private projects. <br />The building will be of high quality design and include high quality <br />materials such as decorative glass and metal panels/accents. The <br />building is designed with a major courtyard at the ground level to <br />enhance the experience of the building. The Project is adjacent to <br />Resolution No. 2020-xx <br />Page 4 of 8 <br />75A-27 <br />