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General Plan Land Use Element and Housing Element, as it will further the goals and policies of the plan and not obstruct their attainment. Specifically, it will further the Land Use Element Goal 3, preserve and improve the character and integrity of existing neighborhood; Policy 3.1, support development which provides a positive contribution to neighborhood character and identity; Policy 3.5, encourage new development and/or additions to existing development that is compatible in scale, and consistent with the architectural style and character of the neighborhood and Policy 5.5, encourage development which is compatible with, and supportive of surrounding land uses. Additionally, it will further the Housing Element, Goal 2, provide a diversity of quality housing, affordability levels, and living experiences that accommodate Santa Ana's residents and workforce of all household types, income levels, and age groups to foster an inclusive community; Policy HE- 2.3, Rental Housing. Encourage the construction of rental housing for Santa Ana's residents and workforce, including a commitment to very low, low, and moderate income residents and moderate income Santa Ana workers; and Policy HE-2.8, Agency-Owned Sites. Maximize affordable housing on Agency-owned properties that is of high quality, sustainable, and available to various income levels. C. The deviation is necessary to make it economically feasible for the applicant to utilize a density bonus authorized for the development pursuant to section 41-1604 The deviations of the development standards requested, reduction of minimum lot size for five (5) units from 18,000 square feet to 14,000 square feet and reduction of front yard setback from 20 feet to 17.5 feet, are necessary to make the project economically feasible. Section 3. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA review per Section 15303, class 3 and Section 15332, Class 32. The Class 3 exemption allows new construction multi-family residential structures in urbanized areas designed for not more than six dwelling units. The Class 32 exemption allows for construction of in-fill development projects of less than five acres in urbanized areas. A Notice of Exemption for Environmental Review No. 2010- 101 will be filed for this project. Section 4. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves Density Bonus Application No. 2010-02. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which includes but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated December 13, 2010 and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Resolution No. 2010-21 Page 2 of 3 39A-28