2 -EIR18-01; DA18-01; GPA18-10_2525 N MAIN

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Discovery Science Center, Main Place Mall and in the City of Orange; the Children’s Hospital of Orange County and St. Joseph’s Hospital of Orange County. Therefore, the residential development would be within close proximity of major employment centers and retail establishments. The site is also located just north of the Santa Ana (I-5) freeway which provides regional access to and from the City. The multi-storied development will complement the nearby mid-rise office buildings located along Main Street to the north and west of the site and the multi-family residential use supports a mixed-use setting. In addition, the new building will have a variety of materials such as multiple brick veneers, stone veneer, metal panels, ceramic tile, metal canopies, flat and metal seamed roofs to assist in creating a modern contemporary design. The residential development will replace a potential office use with a residential use. Although a professional office use is typically considered a low intensity land use when compared to commercial or industrial uses, issues with parking, traffic and noise may still arise. When comparing land uses multi-family uses are more compatible in nature with single- family residential neighborhoods than office uses. (3) Providing a method whereby specific development plans are to be based on the general plan as well as other regulations, programs, and legislation as may in the judgment of the city be required for the systematic execution of the general plan. With approval of General Plan Amendment No. 2018-06, the Project will be consistent with the General Plan Land Use Element. Although the Project requires an amendment to the Land Use Element to allow for residential use of the property, the Project still supports and is consistent with several overarching goals and policies of the General Plan. For example, as described in the associated General Plan Amendment 2018-06: Housing Element Goal 2, to create 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. Land Use Element Goal 4, to protect and enhance development sites and districts which are unique community assets that enhance the quality of life. Urban Design Element, Goal 1, to improve the physical appearance of the City through development of districts that project a sense of place, positive community image, and quality environment. (4) Recognizing the interdependence of land values and aesthetics and providing a method to implement this interdependence in order to maintain the values of surrounding properties and improvements and encouraging excellence of property development, compatible with the 2-191