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Tentative Tract Map No. 2013 -06 Street Naming No. 2013 -01 November 25, 2013 Page 4 Subdivision Map Analysis A tract map is proposed to create 17 single family lots as well as accommodate the public streets and sidewalks. Santa Ana Municipal Code Chapter 34 regulates subdivision of land consistent with the State of California's Subdivision Map Act. A subdivision map request may be granted when it can be shown that the following can be established: • That the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and are otherwise consistent with all other Elements of the General Plan. • That the proposed project conforms to all applicable requirements of the zoning and subdivision codes as well as other applicable city ordinances. • That the project site is physically suitable for the type and density of the proposed project. • That the design and improvements of the proposed project will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. • That the design or improvements of the proposed project will not cause serious public health problems. • That the design or improvements of the proposed project will not conflict with easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use of property within the proposed project. If these findings can be made, then it is appropriate to grant the subdivision action. Conversely, the inability to make these findings would result in a denial. Using this information staff has prepared the following analysis, which, in turn forms the basis for the recommendation contained in this report. In analyzing the tentative tract map request, staff believes that the following findings of fact warrant approval of the tentative tract map. The project will be consistent with the purpose of the General Plan Land Use and Housing Element, as it will further the goals and policies of the plan and not obstruct their attainment. The project will assist towards addressing several of the Housing Element's objectives including development of property with quality sustainable housing. Additionally, the project will further the Land Use Element's Goal 1, Promote a balance of land uses to address basic community needs; 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; Goal 2, Promote land uses which enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability; Policy 2.4, Support pedestrian access between commercial uses and residential neighborhoods which are in close proximity; Goal 3, Preserve 32A -6