2004-005 - Approving General Plan Amendement No. 2003-05

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The proposed land use change will improve the visual character of the First and Main Streets intersection, which is identified in the General Plan as a focus intersection, and help to create a vibrant identity at this key location. The land use change is consistent with uses currently found in the adjacent Downtown and Civic Center areas. Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-31 has been filed with the City of Santa Ana seeking to allow the reuse of nine rental housing units for the property located at 100 South Main Street which is located within Specific Development No. 72 (SD-72). SD-72 allows housing units subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-638 authorizes the City Council to grant a conditional use permit upon making certain findings. Will the proposed uses provide a service or facility, which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or the community? The proposed rehabilitation of the nine rental housing units will contribute to the general well being of the community by promoting medium density housing around the downtown area. Further, encouraging the adaptive re-use of historic buildings will enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability. ii. Will the proposed use under the circumstances of the particular case be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity? Conditions have been incorporated into the project to address any adverse impacts that the project will generate as the result of rehabilitation of rental housing units. The units, in conjunction with the proposed conditions, will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of persons working in the area. iii. Will the proposed use adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area? Resolution No. 2004-005 Page 2 of 13