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As proposed, the project will be consistent with the purpose of the <br />SD-40 zoning district. With the approval of the three deviations <br />requested by the applicant, the project will comply with all <br />applicable development standards established in the SD-40 zoning <br />district and the guidelines within Citywide design standards. <br />Additionally, the project will be consistent with purpose of the <br />General Plan Land Use Element and Housing Element, as it will <br />further the goals and policies of the plan and not obstruct their <br />attainment. Specifically, it will further the Land Use Element Goal <br />3, preserve and improve the character and integrity of existing <br />neighborhood; Policy 3.1, support development which provides a <br />positive contribution to neighborhood character and identity; Policy <br />3.5, encourage new development and/or additions to existing <br />development that is compatible in scale, and consistent with the <br />architectural style and character of the neighborhood and Policy <br />5.5, encourage development which is compatible with, and <br />supportive of surrounding land uses. Additionally, it will further the <br />Housing Element, Goal 2, provide a diversity of quality housing, <br />affordability levels, and living experiences that accommodate Santa <br />Ana's residents and workforce of all household types, income <br />levels, and age groups to foster an inclusive community; Policy HE- <br />2.3, Rental Housing. Encourage the construction of rental housing <br />for Santa Ana's residents and workforce, including a commitment to <br />very low, low, and moderate income residents and moderate <br />income Santa Ana workers; and Policy HE-2.8, Agency-Owned <br />Sites. Maximize affordable housing on Agency-owned properties <br />that is of high quality, sustainable, and available to various income <br />levels. <br />C. The deviation is necessary to make it economically feasible for the <br />applicant to utilize a density bonus authorized for the development <br />pursuant to section 41-1604 <br />The deviations of the development standards requested are <br />necessary to make the project economically feasible. The <br />requested deviations are: (i) reduction of minimum lot size for five <br />(5) units from 18,000 square feet to 13,922 square feet, (ii) <br />reduction of the average setback requirement from 27 feet to 21 <br />feet, and (iii) a reduction of the side yard requirements to 5 feet 2 <br />inches and a reduction of the average setback on the street side to <br />7 feet 11 inches. <br />Section 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, <br />determines and declares as to Site Plan Review No. 2010-02 as follows: <br />Resolution No. 2010-22 <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />39B-30