Item 26 - Public Hearing Regarding Bristol Project

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Exhibit 13 Consistent and Supportive General Plan Goals and Policies • Goal CM-1: Recreation and Culture. Provide opportunities for public and private recreation and cultural programs that meet the needs of Santa Ana's diverse population. o Policy CM-1.6 Recreation on Private Property. Promote the development and use of privately -owned recreation and entertainment facilities that help meet the needs of Santa Ana residents. • Goal CM-3: Active Living and Well-being. Promote the health and wellness of all Santa Ana residents. o Policy CM-3.2 Healthy Neighborhoods. Continue to support the creation of healthy neighborhoods by addressing public safety, land use conflicts, hazardous soil contamination, incompatible uses, and maintaining building code standards. o Policy CM-3.5 Community Spaces. Encourage positive community interactions and neighborhood pride to create secure communities and promote safe public spaces. o Policy CM-3.8 Underutilized Spaces. Repurpose underutilized spaces and City -owned vacant land as a strategy to improve community health and increase the number and accessibility of opportunities for health and recreation activities. Prioritize the redevelopment of such sites within environmental justice area boundaries and other areas underserved by parks and recreation opportunities The project is consistent with these General Plan Community Element goals and policies, as it provides for publicly -accessible recreation opportunities on the project site through its 13.1 acres of publicly -accessible, programmable open space areas. The project results in the redevelopment of a 41-acre site by introducing a mixed -use, urban village that encourages active and passive recreation. While the existing commercial development has no onsite open space acreage, the proposed specific plan requires the provision of onsite open space for both publicly -accessible and private open space areas. • Goal M-1: Comprehensive Circulation. A comprehensive and multimodal circulation system that facilitates the safe and efficient movement of people, enhances commerce, and promotes a sustainable community. o Policy M-1.6 Complete Streets. Transform travelways to accommodate all users through street design and amenities, such as sidewalks, trees, landscaping, street furniture, and bus shelters. • Goal M-3: Active Transportation. A safe, balanced, and integrated network of travelways for nonmotorized modes of transportation that connects people to activity centers, inspiring healthy and active lifestyles. Page 1 of 10