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

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meetings with the local neighborhood and revised the project based on cumulative community feedback and inspires pride in homeownership due to the project being for -sale. Goal 2 of the FIE supports fostering inclusive community with 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 age groups. Policy 2.5 encourages the facilitation of diverse housing types, prices, and size of housing. The project includes duplex units that contain bedroom ratios suitable for families. Policy 2.6 supports excellence in architectural design through the use of materials and colors, building treatments, landscaping, open space, parking, and environmentally sensitive ("green") building and design practices. The project includes a high -quality farmhouse architectural design that incorporates a mix of exterior materials and enhanced landscaping. Goal 3 of the HE supports the Increase in opportunities for extremely low-, very low-, low-, and moderate -income individuals and families to find affordable housing, and afford a greater choice of rental and homeownership opportunities. Policy 3.2 encourages expanding home homeownership opportunities for low - and moderate -income residents and workers in Santa Ana through the provision of financial assistance, education, and collaborative partnerships. The project is a 100-percent affordable housing project, providing six lower income households the opportunity to obtain homeownership status. Policy 3.5 encourages collaboration with nonprofit organizations, community land trusts, developers, and other government agencies to develop and provide affordable housing for residents. The project applicant, Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, is a non-profit housing developer and has received pre -commitment funds from the City of Santa Ana Housing Division in support of the development of six affordable for -sale units. 3. That the deviation is necessary to make it economically feasible for the Applicant to utilize a density bonus authorized for the development pursuant to section 41 -1603. The proposed project requires four deviations through incentives/concessions: (1) setbacks, (2) front -yard fencing, (3) building separation, and (4) open space, Moreover, one (1) waiver is requested in relation to the location of the trash enclosure. The deviations are described as follows: Minimum Setback Requirements (Incentive/Concession) SAMC Section 41-251 requires a minimum rear setback of 10-feet if at least 1,200 square -feet of open space is provided, exclusive of side -yard areas. As proposed, the project provides a rear setback of 6-feet and 1,204 square feet of open space areas, excluding the side -yard areas. Strict adherence to this setback requirement would result in a reduction in the number of units that can Resolution No, 2024-036 Page 5of11