2020-096 - Approving General Plan Amendement No. 2020-04

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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 an underutilized 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, townhomes, mixed/multiuse housing, transit oriented housing, multi -generational housing and live work opportunities. The project will provide a for -sale condominium product with units that range in size that are targeted to entry level home ownership. Section 4. The GPA will not adversely affect the public health, safety, and welfare in that the GPA will not result in incompatible land uses on adjacent properties, inconsistencies with any General Plan goals or policies, or adverse impacts to the environment. Section 5. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves GPA No. 2020-04. The amendments to the Land Use Element are attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth herein. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated October 26, 2020, the Request for Council Action dated December 1, 2020, and exhibits attached hereto; and the public testimony, written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Section 6. The City Council approves GPA No. 2020-04 as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, subject to compliance with the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and upon satisfaction of the conditions set forth below: A. Subject to compliance with the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, the Land Use Element map and text shall be amended to read as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. B. The General Plan Amendment shall not take effect unless and until Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), Environmental Review No. 2018-83 and Resolution No. 2020-096 Page 3 of 5