RESO 2018-05_201 E 4th Street VAR Open Space

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facilitate diverse types, prices and sizes of housing including transit -oriented housing, Land Use Element Policy 1.1 to v promote medium density housing in and around the downtown area, Policy 1.5 to maintain and foster a variety of residential land uses in the City, Policy 2.4 to support pedestrian access between commercial uses and residential neighborhoods that are in close proximity, Policy 2.7 support projects that contribute to the redevelopment and revitalization of the center City urban areas, Policy 3.5 to encourage new development that is compatible in scale, and consistent with the architectural style and character of the neighborhood and Urban Design Element Policy 1.5 to encourage projects that include enhanced architectural forms, textures, colors and materials. The development is consistent with these goals and policies and has been designed to provide architectural and visual interest to the site and adjacent community. Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15332. This Class 32 exemption allows infill development provided it is consistent with the General Plan and zoning code; the project site is less than five acres, surrounded by urban uses, does not have any noise or traffic impacts, and can be served by existing utilities. The proposed conversion of the second floor of the existing building to 24 studio units has been found by the City's development review agencies to not create any adverse impacts. The building is located on a site that is not designated by federal, state, or local agencies to be an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern. The cumulative impact of this project will not be significant as the building is existing and the property is already served by roads and utilities, and will not create any adverse impacts such as noise, traffic, or safety concerns. There is no reasonable possibility that the project will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. The project is not located within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway and will not result in damage to scenic resources. The project is not located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. As a result, Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2017-67 will be filed for this project. Section 3. The Applicant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City of Santa Ana, its officials, officers, agents, and employees, from any and all liability, claims, actions or proceedings that may be brought arising out of its approval of this project, and any approvals associated with the project, including, without limitation, any environmental review or approval, except to the extent caused by the sole negligence of the City of Santa Ana. Section 4. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves Variance No. 2018-02 as conditioned in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein, for the project located at 201 East Fourth Resolution No. 2018-05 Page 4 of 7