041904 Jt PH Permit Zoning DDA Santiago St Lofts Develop

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"UP No. 2004 -03, 'PR No. 2004 -01, March 22, 2004 Page 5 Site Plan Review ZOA No. 2004 -01, and TTM No. 2004 -01 Section 41- 593.5(c) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code requires a review by the Planning Commission of all plans within a specific development area to ensure the project is in conformity with the Specific Plan. The review also ensures that the buildings, structures and grounds are in keeping with the neighborhood and will not be detrimental to the development of the specific development area. The proposed project is in compliance with all applicable development standards including the General Plan, Santa Ana Municipal Code, and Santiago Street Lofts Specific Development Plan (SD- 71), as amended. Additionally, the proposed project is in keeping with the surrounding neighborhood and will improve the desirability of investment in the City. Finally, the project has been determined to be in compliance with applicable parking, landscaping and architectural provisions governing the project. The Santiago Street Loft development project will be located near the Jowntown, which is an active, vibrant urban environment. Further, the project will enhance and provide a positive reinforcement of the City's image as a regional activity center. The project will be of direct benefit to the community by providing additional housing opportunities. One of the goals of the City's Land Use Element is to promote a balance of land uses to address basic community needs. Implementing Specific Development No. 71 will allow maximum flexibility in site planning and design, and foster a variety of residential land uses while assuring high quality development and addressing the goals of the General Plan. Further, it will encourage the creation of transit oriented development that promotes sustainable development and the City's image as a regional activity center. As a result, staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2004 -01, Conditional Use Permit No. 2004 -03 as conditioned, Tentative Tract Map No. 2004 -01 as conditioned, and Site Plan Review No. 2004 -01 (Exhibits 9 and 10) . to]