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ER No. 2017-161, GPA No. 2020-03 & TTM No. 2020-01 July 13, 2020 Page 4 uses and have an R-1 zoning designation. The allowable maximum development intensity is seven units per acre. Development in this category is characterized primarily by single-family homes. The (R-2) zoning for the site, however, allows for two-family dwellings and townhomes. The general plan land use designation and zoning of the property are inconsistent. To make the general plan and zoning consistent, the applicant is requesting a GPA to change the land use designation of the property to MR-15, which applies to those sections of the City that are developed with residential uses at densities of up to 15 units per acre. Development in this designation is characterized by duplexes, apartments, or a combination of both. This change request is consistent with Table A-3 (Correlation of Land Use Designation and Zoning Districts) of the General Plan Land Use Element. In addition to the applicants request and as part of this application, the City is also proposing to change the land use designation of adjacent properties from LR-7 to MR-15 (Exhibit 2) to create consistency between the Land Use Element and Zoning Code. The proposed MR-15 designation would be consistent with the existing multi -family uses to the north, south and east. The proposed amendment will clean up the general plan land use designation of the block of MR-15 properties, which will encourage a cohesive development pattern. Additionally, the amendment supports planning practices to use multi -family uses as a buffer between single-family dwellings and to focus higher intensity uses and developments along arterial roadways such as Harbor Boulevard. Table 3: Existing and Proposed Land Use Designation Moreover, the project would support several goals and policies of the Housing Element. First, the project would be consistent with Goal 2, which encourages 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. Second, the project would support Goal 4, to provide adequate rental and ownership housing opportunities and supportive services. Further, the project would be consistent with Policy HE-2.4 to facilitate diverse types, prices and sizes of housing. The project would also be consistent with goals of the Land Use Element, including Goal 1 to promote a balance of land uses to address basic community needs, and Goal 6 to reduce residential overcrowding to promote public health and safety. The proposed project will provide additional market rate housing in the City, thereby assisting in addressing the shortage of available housing within the region. The project will also provide additional housing options for those seeking housing within close proximity to transit as the project site will be nearby one of the future OC Streetcar stops. 75A-7