2020-069 - Approving General Plan Amendment No. 2020-03

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Section 3. The City Council hereby finds that the proposed General Plan Amendment is compatible with the objectives, policies, and general plan land use programs specified in the General Plan for the City of Santa Ana in that: A. The City of Santa Ana has officially adopted a General Plan. B. The land uses authorized by the General Plan Amendment, and the General Plan Amendment itself, are compatible with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs specified in the General Plan, for the following reasons: 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. However, the zoning of the project area is Two -Family Residential (R- 2) which allows for two-family dwellings and townhomes. The general plan land use designation and zoning of the properties are inconsistent. ii. 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. This change is consistent with Table A-3 (Correlation of Land Use Designation and Zoning Districts) of the General Plan Land Use Element. iii. 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 states a desire maintain and foster a variety of residential land uses. The project will provide 10 for -sale condominium units. Policy 2.10 supports 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 adjacent multi -family uses. Policy 3.1 supports 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. Housing Element, Goal 2 encourages 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 facilitates diverse types, prices and size of housing, including single-family homes, apartments, Resolution No. 2020-069 Page 2 of 5