2011-085 - Reduction in Street Frontage to Allow Two Single Family Dwellings at 719 North Concord Street

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conducive to crime, negatively impacting the adjacent residential uses. 4. That the granting of a variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City. Finally, the project will not adversely affect the general plan as the proposed residential use is developed within the established density of the Land Use Element of the General Plan. Additionally the project will be consistent with the purpose of the General Plan Land Use and the Housing Element, as it will further the goals and policies of the plan 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 Element existin nei hborhoods. Policy 3.1 Support development which provides a positive contribution to nei hborhood character and identit 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 nei hborhood. Policy 5.5 Encourage development which is compatible with, and su ortive of surroundin land uses. Housing Goal 2 Provide a diversity of quality housing, affordability levels, Element and living experiences that accommodate Santa Ana's residents and workforce of all household types, income levels, and a e rou s to foster an inclusive communit 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. E. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA review per Section 15303, Class 3. The Class 3 exemption allows new construction of up to three single - family residences in urbanized areas. A Notice of Exemption for Environmental Review No. 201 1 -140 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The City Council, after conducting the public hearing, hereby approves Variance No. 2011 -10, as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein, to allow a reduction in the required landscaped setbacks for the property located at 719 North Concord Street. This decision is based upon the evidence Resolution No. 2011 -085 Page 3 of 5