Item 26 - Public Hearing Regarding Bristol Project

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Exhibit 13 Consistent and Supportive General Plan Goals and Policies The project is consistent with these General Plan Open Space Element goals and policies, as it provides for redevelopment of an existing, auto -oriented commercial center with a new mixed -use urban village. The project will contain 13.1 acres of total onsite public open space, which will be maintained for public access and enjoyment through both the Specific Plan's goals and development standards, as well as the project's proposed Development Agreement (No. 2023-02). The 13.1 acres of onsite open space comprise almost one-third of the entire site's 41 acres, and will be programmed for both passive and active uses, with a minimum of four community events per year. Moreover, the project's street frontages will contain new bike lanes, with stretches built as protected bike lanes, encouraging active recreation to and from the project site. • Goal LU-1: Growing Responsibly. Provide a land use plan that improves quality of life and respects our existing community o Policy LU-1.1 Compatible Uses. Foster compatibility between land uses to enhance livability and promote healthy lifestyles. o Policy LU-1.3 Equitable Creation and Distribution of Open Space. Promote the creation of new open space and community serving amenities in park -deficient areas that keeps pace with the increase in multi -unit housing development, with priority given to those that are also within environmental justice area boundaries. o Policy LU-1.5 Diverse Housing Types. Incentivize quality infill residential development that provides a diversity of housing types and accommodates all income levels and age groups. o Policy LU-1.6 Transit Oriented Development. Encourage residential mixed -use development, within the City's District Centers, Urban Neighborhoods, and adjacent to high quality transit. o Policy LU-1.8 Development Tradeoffs. Ensure that new development projects provide a net community benefit. o Policy LU-1.9 Public Facilities and Infrastructure. Evaluate individual new development proposals to determine if the proposals are consistent with the General Plan and to ensure that they do not compound existing public facility and service deficiencies. • Goal LU-2: Land Use Needs. Provide a balance of land uses that meet Santa Ana's diverse needs. o Policy LU-2.1 Employment Opportunities. Provide a broad spectrum of land uses and development that offer employment opportunities for current and future Santa Ana residents. Page 4 of 10