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emendment Application July 12, 2004 Page 2 No. 2004-03 The existing General Plan land use designation for the affected properties is Low Density Residential (LR-7) allowing a maximum density of seven dwelling units per acre of land (Exhibit 2). Presently, the subject properties are assigned with the Community Commercial (C1) zoning district. One of the seven subj ect properties is presently a vacant parcel with the remaining properties containing existing single-family residences (Exhibit 3). The surrounding area is also predominantly built- out as a single-family residential neighborhood; but also includes a limited amount of existing non-conforming commercial businesses, a number of churches, elementary schools, duplexes and a few multiple family developments. Analysis of the Issues As the overriding policy guide, the General Plan Land Use Element details the type, location and intensity of the development and land uses permitted in the City. As referenced in the Land Use Element, there are 8orresPOnding zoning districts for implementing each of the general plan and use designations. The primary zoning district corresponding to the Low Density Residential General Plan designation is the Single-Family Residential (R1) zoning district. The proposed zoning amendment is in keeping with one of the long-term goals of the Planning Division, which is to eliminate the inconsistencies between the City's General Plan Land Use Element and the underlying zoning district. As detailed in the Zoning Code (Section 41.681.4), structural alterations or additions may only be made to an existing single-family or two-family dwelling if the property is located in a residential zone, with the exception of the Professional (P) zoning district. The project applicants are pursuing the proposed zone change to allow future additions and modification to their existing single-family dwelling and/or vacant lot in the Community Commercial (Cl) zone. The proposed zoning amendment action will allow for future site improvements and bring the General Plan land use designation and zoning into consistency. The properties proposed for amendment to the Single-Family Residential (Rl) zoning district are primarily located along Santa Ana Boulevard (Exhibit 4). At a future date, as part of a comprehensive citywide zoning studYI the remaining parcels in this neighborhood with non-residential zoning will be considered for rezoning to Rl. The proposed rezoning responds to the _needs of specific property owners who desire to pursue rehabilitation and odification of their residence and property. Based on the above analysis and the consistency with the City's General Plan, approval is recommended of Amendment Application No. 2004-03. 75C-3