39B - DENSITY APP - 217 AND 219 S BIRCH ST

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DBA 2010-03 and SPR 2010-02 December 13, 2010 Page 8 structures. The proposed architectural style, Spanish Colonial Revival, is present in the neighborhood and is one of suggested styles found the Architectural Design guidelines for the neighborhood. Prior to the development of the project, the applicant met with the Board of Directors of the Heninger Park Neighborhood Association and presented the project to the association at large at their August 25, 2010 regularly scheduled meeting. The neighborhood was satisfied with the architecture and choice of material and finishes for the project, the additional parking provided, the quality of life features, such as individual laundry facilities, the number of bathrooms per unit, the location of the entrance to each unit, and the relationship of the buildings to the street. Finally, the project will be consistent with the purpose of the General Plan Land Use and Housing Element, as it will further the goals and policies of the plans and not obstruct their attainment. Specifically, it would further the following General Plan goals and policies: Land Use Goal 3 Preserve and improve the character and integrity of existing Element neighborhoods. Policy 3.1 Support development which provides a positive contribution to neighborhood character and identity. Policy 3.5 Encourage new development and/or additions to existing development that is compatible in scale, and consistent with the architectural style and character of the neighborhood. Policy 5.5 Encourage development which is compatible with, and supportive of surrounding land uses. Housing Goal 2 Provide a diversity of quality housing, affordability levels, and Element living experiences that accommodate Santa Ana's residents and workforce of all household types, income levels, and age groups to foster an inclusive community. Policy Rental Housing. Encourage the construction of rental HE-2.3 housing for Santa Ana's residents and workforce, including a commitment to very low, low, and moderate income residents and moderate income Santa Ana workers. Policy Agency-Owned Sites. Maximize affordable housing on HE-2.8 Agency-owned properties that is of high quality, sustainable, and available to various income levels. In summary, the density bonus deviations requested will allow for the construction of two additional affordable units than would have otherwise been allowed, for a total of five new affordable housing units, thus increasing the total supply of affordable rental units available in the community. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution approving the requested deviations from Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code and approve Density Bonus Application No. 2010-03 and Site Plan Review No. 2010-2 as conditioned. 39B-10