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Resolution No. 2023-XX Page 2 of 13 E. Section 41-1607 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) requires an application for a density bonus agreement containing deviations (incentives/concessions and/or waivers) to be approved by the Planning Commission. F. On August 28, 2023, the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana held a duly noticed public hearing and at that time considered all testimony, written and oral and voted to recommend 5-2-0 (Ayes: Commissioners Pham, Ramos, Woo, Escamilla, and Oliva; Noes: Leo and Benninger) that the City Council approve DBA No. 2023-01 as conditioned. G. On October 17, 2023, the City Council of the City of Santa Ana held a duly noticed public meeting and at that time considered all testimony, written and oral. H. The City Council hereby determines that the following findings, which must be established in order to grant this Density Bonus Agreement pursuant to SAMC Section 41-1607, have been established for DBA No. 2023-01 to allow construction of the proposed project: 1. That the proposed development will materially assist in accomplishing the goal of providing affordable housing opportunities in economically balanced communities throughout the city. The proposed development will provide fifteen residential rental units, including one unit for very-low income households, contributing toward the City’s rental housing stock to serve the needs of diverse and underserved populations. The area in which the project is proposed, the Transit Zoning Code, currently contains a mix of uses, including single-family residential, medium and medium-high density apartments, townhomes, and neighborhood- serving commercial. The construction of this project will contribute toward an economically balanced community by providing housing for different demographic and income levels in an area rich with employment opportunities, commercial development, and market- rate housing. 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. The project site is in an area already identified in both the City’s Zoning Code (the Transit Zoning Code) and General Plan (the Land Use and Housing elements) for new residential communities. Moreover, the City’s General Plan land use designation for the City Council 23 – 12 10/17/2023