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Abrams Associates TRAFFIC ENGINEERING, INC.Page 6 of 8 – 2114 E. 1st Street Parking Demand Analysis Based on the most recent data available from the City of Los Angeles affordable housing projects generate about 40% less vehicles per day than a typical market rate apartment building. Based on this data the residential portion of the project would have an estimated parking demand of approximatrely 302 vehicles. Therefore, with the proposed shuttle service to meet the transit access requirements the City could consider making the findings that allowing the project to proceed with 0.5 spaces per unit is reasonable and appropriate. This could be based, in part, on the fact that this is an affordable housing project in a location within walking distance of bus transit and major employment centers. If this were approved, the following is a calculation of the potential parking requirements: 552 units times 0.5 spaces per unit equals 276 parking spaces. Including the 50 spaces required for the retail space would increase the net total parking requirement for the project 326 parking spaces. The justification is as follows: Transit Services - There are existing bus stops less than one block from the site that provide direct access other regional bus routes in the area. Route 64 operates next to the project site with connections to other bus routes at Larwin Square in Tustin and at the Westminster Mall in Huntington Beach. About two blocks away are bus stops for Routes 71 and Express Route 64X. In addition to these services the project is proposing to provide free on-demand shuttle service to the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for residents that would operate on 15 minute headways during the peak commute hours. The Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC) provides access to regional Amtrak and Metrolink rail services and also intercity and interstate bus transportation. City of Santa Ana General Plan Policies - The City of Santa Ana has a number of policies that support a reduction in on-site parking. These include policies related to the goals of increasing the use of public transit, limiting increases in vehicular traffic, improving air quality, limiting fuel consumption, and improving conditions for pedestrians in the area. Each of these factors, goals, and objectives is described in the City’s General Plan. These policies could provide additional support for making the findings to approve the project with reduced parking. Assembly Bill No. 744 - The proposed project is within two block of an intersection of two major bus routes, which is clearly much less than the typical ½ mile requirement for a project to be considered a transit oriented development. At the nearby intersection of 1st Street and N. Tustin Avenue Route 64 and 64X operate with approximately 15 minute headways and Route 71 operates with approximately 20 minute headways. However, it is important to note that this project will provide additional demand for bus service in the area and the applicant has said they plan to open a discussion with OCTA about increasing the frequency of service. As mentioned above, the project is also proposing to provide shuttle service to the Santa Ana Regional Transporation Center with 15 minute headways. This would provide a direct and convienient connection to the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center. The Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC) provides extensive access to numerous transit services including Amtrak and Metrolink rail services, multiply OCTA bus routes, airport and taxi services, and also intercity and interstate bus transportation. 1-43