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• Policy CN-1.6 (New and Infill Residential Development) of the <br /> Conservation Element encourages development that is mixed use, <br /> pedestrian friendly, transit oriented, and clustered around centers. <br /> The Project would introduce a mixed-use urban village and <br /> encourage experiential commercial uses that are more walkable, <br /> bike-friendly, and transit-oriented. The Project would create a <br /> commercial core providing for sufficient local serving and destination <br /> retail uses, residential opportunities, workplaces, and entertainment <br /> amenities to enable residents and shoppers to reduce reliance on <br /> the automobile. <br /> • Policy EP-3.4 (Complete Communities) of the Economic Prosperity <br /> Element encourages the development of "complete communities" <br /> that provide a range of housing, services, amenities, and <br /> transportation options that support the retention and attraction of <br /> skilled workforce and employment. The Project would implement the <br /> vision of the SBSFA of creating an urban village that includes a range <br /> of uses. The Project would promote a business-friendly environment <br /> where businesses thrive and would facilitate a "complete community" <br /> with a range of housing, services, and amenities and transportation <br /> options to support the retention and attraction of a skilled workforce <br /> and employment base. <br /> • Policy HE-1.5 (Infrastructure and Public Services) of the Housing <br /> Element (HE) encourages the development of quality community <br /> facilities, physical infrastructure, traffic management and parking <br /> control, and other public services to promote the livability, safety, and <br /> vitality of neighborhoods. The Project would provide safe access <br /> points for pedestrians and bicyclists and would include new traffic <br /> signals along Bear Street and Plaza Drive to improve traffic <br /> management. The Parking Management Plan would also assist in <br /> controlling parking impacts. <br /> • Policy HE-2.6 (Housing Design) of the HE requires excellence in <br /> architectural design through the use of materials and colors, building <br /> treatments, landscaping, open space, parking, and environmentally <br /> sensitive ("green") building and design practices. One primary <br /> objective of SP-6 is to bring high quality design to the Project Site, <br /> focusing on green standards, durable materials and visual integrity <br /> and timeless architecture. The Project would incorporate quality <br /> design, from the larger design of the commercial and residential <br /> structures to the small details of materials, landscaping, pedestrian <br /> network, and communal gathering spaces. <br /> • Policy LU-2.1 (Employment Opportunities) of the Land Use Element <br /> (LU) encourages a broad spectrum of land uses and development <br /> that offer employment opportunities for current and future Santa Ana <br /> residents. The Project would include a mix of land uses that will serve <br /> Ordinance No. NS-XXX <br /> Page 3 of 8 <br />