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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> DBA 2010-04 and SPR 2010-03 <br /> December 13, 2010 <br /> Page 8 <br /> <br /> <br /> Land Use Goal3 Preserve and improve the character and integrity of <br /> Element existing neighborhoods. <br /> Policy 3.1 Support development which provides a positive contribution <br /> to neighborhood character and identity. <br /> Policy 3.5 Encourage new development and/or additions to existing <br /> development that is compatible in scale, and consistent <br /> with the architectural style and character of the <br /> neighborhood. <br /> Policy 5.5 Encourage development which is compatible with, and <br /> supportive of surrounding land uses. <br /> Housing Goal 2 Provide a diversity of quality housing, affordability levels, <br /> Element and living experiences that accommodate Santa Ana's <br /> residents and workforce of all household types, income <br /> levels, and age groups to foster an inclusive community. <br /> Policy Rental Housing. Encourage the construction of rental <br /> HE-2.3 housing for Santa Ana's residents and workforce, including <br /> a commitment to very low, low, and moderate income <br /> residents and moderate income Santa Ana workers. <br /> Policy Agency-Owned Sites. Maximize affordable housing on <br /> HE-2.8 Agency-owned properties that is of high quality, <br /> sustainable, and available to various income levels. <br /> In summary, the density bonus deviations requested will allow for the construction of three <br /> additional affordable units than would have otherwise been allowed, increasing the total supply of <br /> affordable rental units available in the community. Staff recommends that the Planning <br /> Commission adopt a resolution approving the requested deviations from Chapter 41 of the Santa <br /> Ana Municipal Code and allow Density Bonus Application No. 2010-04 and Site Plan Review No. <br /> 2010-03 as conditioned. <br /> CEQA Compliance <br /> <br /> In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project is categorically <br /> exempt from CEQA review per Section 15303, Class 3 and Section 15332, Class 32. The Class 3 <br /> exemption allows new construction multi-family residential structures in urbanized areas designed for <br /> not more than six dwelling units. The Class 32 exemption allows for construction of in-fill <br /> development projects of less than five acres in urbanized areas. A Notice of Exemption for <br /> Environmental Review No. 2010-103 will be filed for this project. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Lu L aus, AIA Vince Fregoso, AI <br /> Senior tanner Principal Planner <br /> <br /> LL:jm <br /> LLVeportsW&za%dba10-04spr10-03 435 birch st.pc <br /> 39C-10 <br />