20140224_2014-07_940SMinnie - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

standards. Additionally, the project will be consistent with purpose of the General Plan Land Use Element and Housing Element, as it will further the goals and policies of the plan and not obstruct their attainment. Specifically, it will further the Land Use Element Goal 3, preserve and improve the character and integrity of existing neighborhood; Policy 3.1, support development which provides a positive contribution to neighborhood character and identity; Policy 3.5, encourage new development and /or additions to existing development that is compatible in scale, and consistent with the architectural style and character of the neighborhood and Policy 5.5, encourage development which is compatible with, and supportive of surrounding land uses. Additionally, it will further the Housing Element, Goal 2, to provide a diversity of quality housing, affordability 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; and Policy 2.3, Rental Housing, to encourage the construction of rental housing for Santa Ana's residents and workforce, including a commitment to very low, low, and moderate income residents and moderate income Santa Ana workers. C. The deviation is necessary to make it economically feasible for the applicant to utilize a density bonus authorized for the development pursuant to section 41 -1604 The deviations of the development standards requested are necessary to make the project economically feasible. The deviations requested are to increase the allowable density of the project from the densities specified in the LR General Plan land use designation and in the R -3 zoning district, as well as to reduce the amount of required onsite parking. Deviations from these standards will allow the developer to make substantial improvements to the site's exterior, make necessary repairs and upgrades to the units, to reconstruct the units to provide a mixture of bedroom types, and to rehabilitate an existing courtyard that serves as a vital open space amenity -to the dwelling and another with which the building shares immediately to the south. Section 3. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA review per Section 15301, Class 1. The Class 1 exemption allows repair, maintenance, and minor alterations to existing private structures where there is no expansion of use. A Notice of Exemption for Environmental Review No. 2014 -9 will be filed for this project. Resolution No. 2014 -07 Page 2 of 3