2007-028 - Approving Tenative Tract Map No. 2007-01

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conflict with easements necessary for public access through or use of the property. However, the applicant will be granting an easement for pedestrian purposes over the northern portion of the site, which will allow public access throughout the Metro East area. I. Section 8.2 of the Metro East Mixed Use Overlay requires a review by the Planning Commission of all plans to ensure the project is in conformity with the Metro East Mixed Use Overlay Zone. For the MEMU Overlay Zone Site Plan Review No. 2007-01, the City Council of the City of Santa Ana determines that the following findings have been established: 1. Is the proposed development plan consistent with and will further the objectives outlined in Section 1.2 for the MEMU Overlay Zone? The proposed First and Cabrillo mixed use project will be compatible with Section 1.2 (Objectives) of the Metro East Overlay zone as the project will be a mixed use project that will allow persons to live, work and shop in the immediate area. Further, the project will incorporate an active streetscape that will integrate the private development with the public realm and will assist in creating a distinct identity for the district. 2. Is the proposed development plan consistent with the development standards specified in Section 4 of the MEMU Overlay Zone? The proposed project is consistent with Section 4 (Development Standards) of the MEMU zone. The project is in compliance with the various development standards for the Active Urban District, including setbacks, parking, lot size and open space. 3. Is the proposed development plan designed to be compatible with adjacent development in terms of similarity of scale, height, and site configuration and otherwise achieves the objectives of the Design Principles specified in Section 5 of the MEMU Overlay Zone? The project site is compatible with adjacent development and achieves the design principles outlined in Section 5 (Design Principles) of the MEMU plan. The project is in close proximity to the Xerox Tower, a 15-story office high rise and has been designed to complement this tower. Further, the project incorporates a variety of architectural materials, massing and ground floor uses that are compatible with the MEMU plan. 4. Have the land use uses, site design, and operational considerations in the proposed development plan been planned in a manner that will result in a compatible and harmonious operation as specified in Section 7 of the MEMU Overlay Zone? Resolution No. 2007-028 Page 4 of 25