2019-047 - Adopting Mitigated Negative Declaration Environmental Review No. 2018-75

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Based on the allowed FAR of 0.5 to 1.5, the 3.59-acre site allows residential development totaling a minimum of 78,190 square feet to a maximum of 234,571 square feet. The project proposes a total of 185,356 square feet of residential use, which results in a FAR of 1.19 and within the allowable FAR. The project proposes 226 units on 3.59-acres with a density of 63 units/acre. Other approved projects in Santa Ana within the Urban Neighborhood land use designation range from a density of 20.57 units/acre for the Santa Ana Collection project to 60.6 units/acre for the Bridging the Aqua project. Therefore, the proposed project is similar to and not out of character with other projects that have been approved by the city in the Urban Neighborhood land use designation. The project meets the general intent of the UN land use designation by providing multi -family units along with open space and other amenities within the project site. The project is located adjacent to Sunflower Avenue that has mass transit and four bus stops within 500 feet of the site to allow project residents access to mass transit. Sidewalks adjacent to the site allow other alternative forms of transportation for the residents including pedestrian and bicycle access to commercial areas in the immediate vicinity. In addition to the UN land use, the goals and policies of the Santa Ana General Plan Land Use Element that are applicable to the project are listed below. Goal 1 Promote a balance of land uses to address basic community needs. Policy 1.5 Maintain and foster a variety of residential land uses in the City. Goal 2 Promote land uses which enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability. Policy 2.10 Support new development, which is harmonious in scale and character with existing development in the area. Goal 5 Ensure that the impacts of development are mitigated. Policy 5.5 Encourage development, which is compatible with, and supportive of surrounding land uses. Policy 5.11 Encourage development, which does not generate obnoxious fumes, toxins, or hazardous materials. Policy 5.12 Provide appropriate permanent measures to reduce storm water pollutant loads in storm water from a development site. The project is consistent with the listed goals and policies that encourage the development of residential projects in Santa Ana that meet the needs of the community, provides a medium density residential project for residents that want multi -family units, compatible with the surrounding land uses, does not generate obnoxious fumes, toxins, or hazardous materials and includes measures as part of the project to reduce storm water pollutant loads in storm water from the project. Legacy Sunflower Apartments Page 64 Mitigated Negative Declaration — March 14, 2019