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EIR No. 2005-01, AA No. 2005-02, VTTM No. 2005-05, SPR 2005-04, and SN No. 2005-01 October 10, 2005 Page 6 Vesting Tentative Tract Map Shea Homes is requesting approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2005-05 (County Map No. 16905) for the subdivision of a 9.l8-acre parcel of land into 43 lots. The proposed subdivision will include the creation of 36 single-family lots, seven lots for common area purposes including landscaping, a secondary access road and common open area, and three public streets (Exhibit 10). In order to subdivide the parcel, the project needs to comply with all applicable development standards including lot size, lot frontage and appropriate Public Works Agency standards. Based on a review of the tentative map, the project has been designed to be in compliance with the applicable development standards found in Chapters 34 (Subdivision) and 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code and the provisions of the proposed Specific Development No. 77 zoning district. Approval of the vesting tract map will also be consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan. The General Plan Land Use Element encourages single-family development on minimum sized lots of 6,000 square feet. When subdivided, the project's gross density will be six dwelling units per acre, less than the seven dwelling units per acre permitted by the Low Density Residential (LR-7) designation. In addition, the Land Use Element supports development that provides a posi ti ve contribution to neighborhood character. The proposed proj ect maintains the existing development pattern and intensity within the surrounding Floral Park, Morrison Park and Fisher Park neighborhoods and therefore preserves the character and integrity of the existing neighborhoods. Finally, the proposed residential development is also consistent with the City's General Plan Housing Element to increase the number of housing units. This site is identified in the Housing Element as a potential residential site. The City's Noise Element of the General Plan and the Santa Ana Municipal Code establish noise standards to ensure compatibility between proposed land uses and external noise generators. The principal noise source at this location is the Santa Ana Freeway (Interstate 5). A noise study concludes that current noise levels at portions of the site exceed the established residential standards for exterior and interior noise levels. Conditions of approval are being proposed to ensure that the interior noise levels are achieved and the development is properly maintained. 75C-8