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Tentative Tract Map No. 2013 -06 Street Naming No. 2013 -01 November 25, 2013 Page 8 In addition, the project furthers the following General Plan policies: Land Use Element's Policy 1.4, Support development of single - family residential lots on a minimum area of at least 6,000 square feet; Policy 1.9, Coordinate street and parkway designs that are attractive, functional and compatible with adjacent on -site development; Policy 2.4, Support pedestrian access between commercial uses and residential neighborhoods which are in close proximity; Policy 3.1, Support development which provides a positive contribution to neighborhood character and identity; and Policy 5.5, Encourage development which is compatible with, and supportive of surrounding land uses. The project will assist towards addressing several of the Housing Element's objectives: Goal 2, Provide a diversity of quality housing, affordable levels and living experiences that accommodate Santa Ana's residents and workforce of all household types, income levels and age groups to foster an inclusive community; Policy 2.4, Diversity of Housing Types. Facilitate and encourage a diversity and range in types, prices and sizes of housing, including single - family homes, apartments, town homes, mixed /multiuse housing, transit - oriented developments and live /work housing; Policy 2.5, Housing Design. Require excellence in the design of housing through the use of materials and colors, building treatments, landscaping, open space, parking and environmentally sensitive building and design practices. The project also furthers the Circulation Element, Policy 2.1, Limit the number of driveways on arterial streets to reduce vehicular conflict and facilitate traffic flow; Policy 6.1, Implement street design features that discourage through traffic on residential streets. The zoning designation is Single Family Residence (R1), a corresponding zoning for those areas designated as Low Density Residential (LR -7). The project has been designed consistent with the R1 development requirements. Further, the project provides infill housing, increases the housing stock, and preserves the character and integrity of the surrounding residential neighborhoods. b) The proposed project is located within the incorporated boundaries of the City of Santa Ana, is 3.3 acre in size and properties within the immediate area include single - family residential, multi - family residential, commercial and churches. c) The project is not identified as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species. There are no known fish or wildlife populations existing on the site. The site is currently unused and vacant. d) Approval of the project would not result in any significant affects relating to traffic, noise, air quality or water quality. Environmental Impact Report No. 1997 -01 (EIR 1997 -01) was certified and indicated that land use designations, including the Low Density Residential (LR -7), provides sufficient infrastructure for the anticipated development. Projects such as single 32A -10