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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 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 /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Resolution No. 2010-22 <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br /> 39B-30 <br />