2024-036 - Residential Development for 1921 W. Washington Avenue

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Goal 1 of the Land Use Element (LU) encourage responsible growth by providing a land use plan that improves the quality of life and respects the existing community. Policy 1.1 of the LU asks that new projects foster compatibility between land uses to enhance livability and promote healthy life styles. Policy 1.2 and 1.5 of the LU encourage innovative development policies to expand homeownership opportunities at all income levels and quality infill residential development that provide a diversity of housing type for all income levels and age groups. Policy 1.8 of the LU encourages development tradeoff to ensure that new development project provide a net community benefit. Goal 2 of the LU supports the balance of land uses that meet Santa Ana's diverse needs. Policy 2.4 supports the balance of benefits of development with fiscal impacts on the city and on quality of life for the community. Policy 2.6 promotes rehabilitation of properties and encourages increased levels of capital investment to create a safe and attractive environment. Goal 3 of the LU encourages the preservation and improvement of the character and integrity of the existing neighborhoods and districts. Policy 3.1 of the LU supports new development that provides a net community benefit and contributes to the neighborhood character and identity. Policy 3.2 supports the facilitation of community engagement and dialogue in policy decisions and outcomes affecting land use and development, with supplemental opportunities for proposed planning activities within environmental justice area boundaries. Policy 3.4 ensures that the scale and massing of new development is compatible and harmonious with the surrounding built environment. Policy 3.7 promotes a clean, safe, and creative environment for Santa Ana's residents, workers, and visitors. Goal 4 of the LU supports a sustainable Santa Ana through improvements to the built environment. Policy 4.1 encourages the promotion of complete neighborhoods by encouraging a mix of complementary uses, community services, and people places within a walkable area. Policy 4.2 maintains and improves the public realm through quality architecture, street trees, landscaping, and other pedestrian -friendly amenities. Policy 4.6 supports diverse and innovative housing types that improve living conditions and promote a healthy environment. Policy 4.7 Promote mixed -income developments with mixed housing types to create inclusive communities and economically diverse neighborhoods. Policy 4.8 supports the collaboration with property owners, community organizations, and other local stakeholders to identify opportunities for additional open space and community services, such as community gardens and gathering places. Goal 1 of the Housing Element (HE), supports livable and affordable neighborhoods with healthy and safe housing conditions, community services, well -maintained infrastructure, and public facilities that inspire neighborhood pride and ownership. Policy 1.2 supports projects that encourage neighborhood involvement and active participating in neighborhood organizations to help identify needs and implement programs aimed at beautification, improvement, and preservation of neighborhoods. To date, the project has hosted two sunshine Resolution No. 2024-036 Page 4 of 11