Item 28 - Public Hearing - Amendment Application for the Village Santa Ana Specific Plan

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The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Entitlements and Development Agreement (1561 W. Sunflower Avenue) September 16, 2025 Page 18 • Policy LU-2.1 (Employment Opportunities) of the Land Use Element (LU) encourages a broad spectrum of land uses and development that offer employment opportunities for current and future Santa Ana residents. The Project would include a mix of land uses that will serve as a catalyst for reinvestment, stimulate economic activity, commerce, and new development opportunities in and around the SBSFA. The Project would also have a positive contribution to the local economy through new capital investment, the creation of jobs, and the expansion of the tax base through the Project's long-term investment and commitment to the City of Santa Ana. • Policy LU-2-3 (Supportive Spaces) of the LU element encourages providing a diversity of land uses that support residents, visitors, and businesses, such as open space, areas for community gatherings, and outdoor entertainment venues. One of the primary goals of the Project is to foster a neighborly environment where residents can live, work, and recreate in a vibrant village community. The Project would encourage walkability, safety, shopping, and dining, and would create community centric spaces for residents of all ages and abilities. • Policy LU-2.10 (Smart Growth) of the LU element emphasizes focusing high density residential in mixed -use villages, designated planning focus areas, downtown Santa Ana, and along major travel corridors. The Project is located with the SBSFA, a planned focus area. The Project would achieve the vision of the SBSFA of creating high density housing within and along a mixed -use village that would be the hub of activity, designed as a park -like setting that would create an intimate and relaxing environment. • Policy M-1.2 (Balanced Multimodal Network) of the Mobility Element (M) encourages providing a balanced and equitable multimodal circulation network that reflects current and changing needs. The Project would accommodate a variety of transportation within and to/from the Project Site, including automobiles, walking, bikes, and rideshare. The Project would include an internal pedestrian network providing multiple access points along Bear Street, Sunflower Avenue, and Plaza Drive. Additionally, the Project would include for new bike lanes through and around the Project Site and bicycle parking stations. • Policy OS-1.9 (New Development) of the Open Space (OS) Element requires all new development to provide adequate parks and open space, including via parkland dedication or development fees, in order to meet the City's Park standard. Ensure that new development includes pedestrian and multi -modal travel ways to promote a quality living environment. For new development within park deficient and environmental justice areas, prioritize the creation and dedication of new public parkland over the collection of impact fees. The Project would provide approximately 7.5 acres of publicly accessible open space, consisting of both active and passive open space that would be open to the general public through a