Item 23 - Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 2024-01 to Amend the Zoning Map

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E. Based on the entire record before the City Council and all written and oral evidence presented, the City Council finds that the entirety of Amendment Application No. 2024-01 is consistent with the General Plan, including, but not limited to, the General Plan Designation of General Commercial as well its goals and policies, as follows: • Goal LU-2: Land Use Needs — Provide a balance of land uses that meet Santa Ana's diverse needs o Policy 2.2 Capture Local Spending — Encourage a range of commercial uses to capture a greater share of local spending and offer a range of employment opportunities. o Policy 2.6 Encourage Investment — Promote rehabilitation of properties and encourage increased levels of capital investment to create a safe and attractive environment. o Policy 2.7 Business Incubator — Support land use decisions that encourage the creation, development, and retention of business in Santa Ana The project is consistent with Goal LU-2 and Policies 2.2, 2.6, and 2.7, as it will allow for additional service to Santa Ana residents and visitors, thereby positively contributing to the economic viability of the area by promoting local spending, offering employment opportunities, and providing a safe workplace. In addition, the applicant is making an investment to rehabilitate the site to allow for a safe and attractive establishment by expanding the commercial center and improving the circulation throughout. Lastly, the project would also preserve the character of the existing commercial area and promotes the rehabilitation of properties by proposing to remove a blighted and underutilized land use to create a safe and attractive environment. • Goal LU-3: Compatibility of Uses — Preserve and improve the character and integrity of existing neighborhoods and districts. o Policy 3.4 Compatible Development — Ensure that the scale and massing of new development is compatible and harmonious with the surrounding built environment. o Policy 3.7 Attractive Environment — Promote a clean, safe, and creative environment for Santa Ana's residents, workers, and visitors. The project is consistent with Goal LU-3 and Policies 3.4 and 3.7, as the improvements would preserve the character of the existing commercial area. The scale and massing of the new project is to be compatible with the existing commercial center, as consideration was given to scale, massing, and architecture of the project to ensure that it complements the existing buildings within the surrounding development. Moreover, the project would include aesthetically pleasing features, such as landscaping with a variety of plant materials including trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, and Ordinance No. NS-XXXX Page 2 of 8