75B - PH METRO EAST MIXED USE OVERLAY (MEMU)

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GPA No. 2018-3, AA No2018-6, ZOA No. 2018_ -3, and SPR No. 2018=02 Metro'East Mixed Use (MEMU) Overlay Zone and Elan projects July 23, 2018 Page 8 Table 2:iElanPro ect Conformance to Development Standards Standard or Item Conformance and Anal sis Parking: Mixed-use Complies. 1,209 parking spaces provided (2.00 spaces per unit). The developments with less than 10 project has been designed to provide at least one parking space per percent of gross floor area dedicated to commercial. uses residential unit, and with dedicated commercial parking inside Building 1's must contain 2.0 parking spaces parking structure. Finally, the street 'improvements surrounding the project site will maintain street parking for the per unit, with every unit allocated residents and surrounding community. at least one space. Driveway Width. Driveways'on Complies. The maximum width of any driveway leading into the development sites may be up to project site is 24 feet, enhancing the experience for pedestrians and 24 feet wide. cyclists in the area and reducing'the impacts of vehicular movements onto surrounding streets. Building, assing. Complies. The buildings feature multiple volumes and breaks' Developments must contain a designed to reduce massing. These features allow the project to variety of massing, volume, and avoid a monotonous appearance and reduce its visual impact on the step -backs to increase building surrounding community. articulation, Courtyard Height -to -Width Complies. Ratios provided range from 1:1 or 1:2: The,generous ratios Ratios. Courtyards must be designed with ratios of 2:1 maximize light and air in the ,courtyards, reducing the amount of shadow and creating a better experience for residents and guests (enclosed on four sides) or 3:1 using the open space areas on site. (open on one or more sides). Findings for Site Plan Review Complies. The Elan project is a mixed-use project that will materially Approval. MEMU Sec. 8.2, assist with activating a vacant parcel and vacant building. The project subsections a through d inclusive will introduce a mixed-use development that will activate its require findings to, show that the surroundings with new commercial experiences, amenities, and a full development plan furthers the reconstruction of Elk Lane, which will enhance the sense of entry to MEMU objectives, meets the Santa Ana Zoo. The project has been carefully designed to development standards, is complement the zoo to the east and to minimize impacts on existing compatible with adjacent multiple -family residences to the south and west through building development, and its land uses, articulation and step-downs in massing, through the screening of all site design, and operational plan parking and loading activities within the project site, and through are compatible and harmonious. construction of a limited number of driveways on Elk Lane and Lyon Street. Elan Site Planning, Architecture, Elk Lane Improvements, and Commercial Component The centerpiece Elan's onsite publicly -accessible open space is a large street -level courtyard between the two buildings on the project site. The courtyard will contain a large lawn, forest walk, pavilion, dog area, boardwalks, bike racks, and a drop-off area for the community and public. The 75B-12