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Tentative Tract Map No. 2013 -06 <br />November 25, 2013 <br />Page 1 of 3 <br />Findings of Fact <br />A. The proposed project, as conditioned, and its design and improvements are consistent with the <br />Low Density Residential (LR -7) designation on the General Plan and are otherwise consistent <br />with all other Elements of the General Plan. <br />The project will be consistent with the purpose of the general plan Circulation, Land Use <br />and Housing Elements, as it will further the goals and policies of the plan and not obstruct <br />their attainment. Additionally, the project will further the Land Use Element's Goal 1, <br />Promote a balance of land uses to address basic community needs; Policy 1.4, Support <br />development of single - family residential lots on a minimum area of at least 6,000 square <br />feet; Policy 1.9, Coordinate street and parkway designs that are attractive, functional and <br />compatible with adjacent on -site development; Goal 2, Promote land uses which enhance <br />the City's economic and fiscal viability; Policy 2.4, Support pedestrian access between <br />commercial uses and residential neighborhoods which are in close proximity; Goal 3, <br />Preserve and improve the character and integrity of existing neighborhood; Policy 3.1, <br />Support development which provides a positive contribution to neighborhood character and <br />identity; Policy 3.5, Encourage new development and /or additions to existing development <br />that is compatible in scale, and consistent with the architectural style and character of the <br />neighborhood; and Policy 5.5, Encourage development which is compatible with, and <br />supportive of surrounding land uses. <br />The project will assist towards addressing several of the Housing Element's objectives: <br />Goal 2, Provide a diversity of quality housing, affordable levels and living experiences that <br />accommodate Santa Ana's residents and workforce of all household types, income levels <br />and age groups to foster an inclusive community; Policy 2.4, Diversity of Housing Types. <br />Facilitate and encourage a diversity and range in types, prices and sizes of housing, <br />including single - family homes, apartments, town homes, mixed /multiuse housing, transit - <br />oriented developments and live /work housing; Policy 2.5, Housing Design. Require <br />excellence in the design of housing through the use of materials and colors, building <br />treatments, landscaping, open space, parking and environmentally sensitive building and <br />design practices. <br />The project also furthers the Circulation Element, Goal 2, Provide design and construction <br />that facilitates safe utilization of the City's transportation systems; Policy 2.1, Limit the <br />number of driveways on arterial streets to reduce vehicular conflict and facilitate traffic flow; <br />Goal 6, Protect local streets from through traffic to preserve neighborhood character; Policy <br />61, Implement street design features that discourage through traffic on residential streets. <br />Further, the project provides infill housing, increases the housing stock, and preserves the <br />character and integrity of the surrounding residential neighborhoods. The project is not <br />located within any specific plan area of the city. <br />EXHIBIT 9 <br />32A -40 <br />