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ER No. 2018-83, GPA No. 2020-04 & AA No. 2020-02 December 1, 2020 Page 3 developed with residential uses with numerous properties currently exceeding the maximum allowed density permitted in the LMR-11 land use designation. The densities surrounding this area range from 4.8 to 18.8 dwelling units per acre. As a result, staff is recommending that the general plan land use designation of the project site and surrounding properties be changed to MR-15 and Low Density Residential (LR-7). Changing the land use designations will bring the General Plan Land Use Plan into closer consistency with existing residential development density and characteristics in the area and will allow for consistent development intensity for future projects. Map A: Existing (Left) and Proposed (Right) Land Use Designations 1 1 1 1 1 I LR-7 1 1 1 1 1 1 r l LMR-11 1 'rFf nut -is u~i 1 1 1 1 z1 Sitc Site 1. '+ •«M 1 � 1 1 - 1 Amendment Application (Zone Change) The applicant is seeking approval of an AA (zone change) to change the zoning designation of the property from General Agricultural (Al) to Two -Family Residence (R2). The R2 zoning designation is the appropriate designation for the subject site, which allows for duplexes and similar medium - density residential developments. In addition, staff is proposing to change the zoning designation of the surrounding properties to make the general plan and zoning consistent. The subject site and surrounding properties include properties zoned Al, R2, and Suburban Apartment (R4). As it is unlikely that the existing uses will transition to agricultural related uses, a zone change is appropriate. The project will be consistent with Goal 2 of the Housing Element, 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. The proposed project will encourage the construction of entry level housing that will provide an opportunity for entry level home ownership. 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 by promoting 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. Map B: Existing (Left) and R�g _ Right) Zoning Designations :T�