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EXHIBIT 4 <br />The land use designation allows a mix of uses, including <br />medium and medium -high density apartments, townhomes, <br />garden- or motor -court homes, and neighborhood- serving <br />commercial. The project proposes a density of 16.2 dwelling <br />units per acre, exceeding the General Plan's LR-7 pursuant to <br />the Density Bonus law, which allows developers to exceed the <br />density permitted within the General Plan when providing <br />affordable housing that meets specific conditions. <br />Moreover, the project is consistent with several goals and <br />policies in the general plan. Specifically, goals 1, 2, 3, and 4 of <br />the Land Use Element and goals 1, 2, 3 of the Housing Element. <br />Goal 1 of the Land Use Element (LU) encourage responsible <br />growth by providing a land use plan that improves the quality of <br />life and respects the existing community. Policy 1.1 of the LU <br />asks that new projects foster compatibility between land uses to <br />enhance livability and promote healthy life styles. Policy 1.2 and <br />1.5 of the LU encourage innovative development policies to <br />expand homeownership opportunities at all income levels and <br />quality infill residential development that provide a diversity of <br />housing type for all income levels and age groups. Policy 1.8 of <br />the LU encourages development tradeoff to ensure that new <br />development project provide a net community benefit. Goal 2 of <br />the LU supports the balance of land uses that meet Santa Ana's <br />diverse needs. Policy 2.4 supports the balance of benefits of <br />development with fiscal impacts on the city and on quality of life <br />for the community. Policy 2.6 promotes rehabilitation of <br />properties and encourages increased levels of capital <br />investment to create a safe and attractive environment. <br />Goal 3 of the LU encourages the preservation and <br />improvement of the character and integrity of the existing <br />neighborhoods and districts. Policy 3.1 of the LU supports <br />new development that provides a net community benefit and <br />contributes to the neighborhood character and identity. Policy <br />3.2 supports the facilitation of community engagement and <br />dialogue in policy decisions and outcomes affecting land use <br />and development, with supplemental opportunities for <br />proposed planning activities within environmental justice area <br />boundaries. Policy 3.4 ensures that the scale and massing of <br />new development is compatible and harmonious with the <br />surrounding built environment. Policy 3.7 promotes a clean, <br />safe, and creative environment for Santa Ana's residents, <br />workers, and visitors. <br />Resolution No. 2024-XX <br />Page 4 of 12 <br />