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DA No. 2007-01, VTTM No. 2013-04 & SPR No. 2013-03 August 26, 2013 Page 6 The proposed project, as conditioned, and its design and improvements are consistent with the Industrial land use designation of the General Plan and are otherwise consistent with all other elements of the General Plan and any applicable specific plans. • The proposed project, as conditioned, conforms to all applicable requirements of the zoning and subdivision codes as well as other applicable City ordinances. • The project site is physically suitable for the type and density of the proposed project. • The design and improvements of the proposed project will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat. • The design or improvements of the proposed project will not cause serious public health problems. The design or improvements of the proposed project will not conflict with easements necessary for public access through or use of the property within the proposed project. If these findings can be made, then it is appropriate to grant the vesting tentative tract map. Conversely, the inability to make these findings would result in a denial. Using this information, staff has prepared the following analysis, which forms the basis for the recommendation contained in this report. Although the applicant is initially intending to market the project as a rental project, the long term goal of the applicant is to make the units available for-sale, which requires approval of a tentative map for condominium purposes. Based on a review of the tentative map by the Planning Division and Public Works Agency, the project has been designed to be in compliance with the applicable development standards found in Chapters 34 (Subdivision) and 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code as well as the provisions of the Metro East Mixed Use overlay zoning document (Exhibit 9). Further, approval of the map will be consistent with the goals and policies identified in the City's General Plan. • The proposed subdivision, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2013-04, will be consistent with the proposed District Center land use designation and density prescribed and all other elements of the General Plan. Policy No. 1.3 of the General Plan Land Use Element encourages high- density residential development within the City's District Centers. Further, Policy No. 1.4 promotes the maintenance and fostering of a variety of residential land uses in the City. • The proposed subdivision conforms to the minimum condominium requirements, as well as meets the letter and intent of the State of California Subdivision Map Act Provisions. Tentative Tract Map No. 2013-04 is in keeping with the site plan review for the project as well as 75A-10