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AA No. 07-01, EIR No. 06-01, GPA No. 07-01, ZOA No. 07-01, DA No. 07-01, SPR No. 07-1 and TTM No. 07-01 March 19, 2007 Page 12 Tentative Tract Map Since the First and Cabrillo development is an exclusively for-sale proj ect, the applicant is requesting approval of a tentative tract map for the project (County Map No. 17069) for condominium purposes. Based on a review of the tentative map by the Planning Division and Public Works Agency, 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 as well as the proposed Metro East Mixed Use overlay zoning document. Approval of the tract map will be consistent with the goals and policies identified in the City's General Plan. Policy No. 1.3 of the General Plan Land Use Element encourages high-density residential development within the City's District Centers. Further, Policy No. 1.4 promotes the maintenance and fostering of a variety of residential land uses in the City (Exhibit 16). Site Plan Approval Finally, the applicant is requesting site plan approval for the project. Pursuant to Section 2 of the Metro East Mixed Use Overlay Zone document, the Planning Commission is required to review and approve all plans for development within the Metro East area to ensure the project is in conformity with the MEMU Overlay Zone standards. The review ensures that the buildings, structures and grounds are in keeping with the neighborhood and will not be detrimental to the development of the MEMU area. The project is located within the Active Urban District of the proposed overlay zone. As such, specific design standards were developed for projects within this area. After analyzing the project, staff has found that the project will be in compliance with all applicable standards of the proposed Metro East Mixed Use Overlay Zone and the Metro East Public Realm Plans, including height, lot size, open space and parking. The proposed project is proposing to provide a 45-foot front yard setback, a 24-foot side yard setback and a rear yard setback of 25-45 feet. Although the setback standards for the District range from zero to 20 feet, the project is consistent as a larger setback is permitted if it is used as a public open space, dining/gathering area or special entry area. Since retail space is proposed along First Street and Cabrillo Park Drive, the increased setback is consistent with the plan. Further, the rear yard setback is consistent with the plan as the northern portion of the site will be dedicated to the City for use as a public pedestrian alley. 758-12