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affordable housing opportunities in an economically balanced community. The applicant will construct and sell five units, representing 100 percent of the proposed development, to low- or moderate - income households, thus increasing the total supply of affordable units available for that level of affordability. 2. That the development will not be inconsistent with the purpose of the underlying zone or applicable designation in the general plan land use element. As proposed, the project will be consistent with the purpose of the General Agricultural (A -1) zoning district. With the approval of the density deviation requested by the applicant to allow construction of the fifth unit, the project will comply with all applicable development standards established in the A -1 zoning district and the guidelines within the Cityvride design 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, to preserve and improve the character and integrity of the existing neighborhood; Policy 3.1, to support development which provides a positive contribution to neighborhood character and identity; Policy 3.5, to 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, to 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. 3. That 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 deviation requested is to increase the allowable density of the project from the densities specified in the LR -7 General Plan land use designation and in the A -1 zoning district. Deviations from these General Plan and Zoning Code density standards will allow the developer to make Resolution No. 2015 -39 Page 4 of 8