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EXHIBIT 2 <br />SPR No. 2017-081DBA No. 2017-01 <br />September 11, 2017 <br />Page 2 <br />Item <br />Information <br />Property Size <br />3.17 acres <br />Existinp_Site Development <br />The site contains an existing motel and restaurant. 1 <br />Use Permissions <br />Mixed-use projects permitted by the OZ -1 designation; i <br />deviationslconcessions will address proposed deficiencies <br />Zoning Code Sections Affected <br />Uses <br />OZ -1, Section No. 4 <br />Develo rnenl Standards <br />OZ -1, Section Nos. 4 through 7 _ <br />Proiect Description <br />i <br />The project includes demolition of an existing motel and restaurant and construction.of an affordable <br />rental senior housing community. The project will contain one structure consistinigof a ground -level <br />parking area and five levels of residential above. A total of 418 affordable rental senior units -will be <br />provided on the project site, as well as one on-site manager's unit. Moreover; a total 213 guest and <br />resident parking spaces will be provided in an at -grade parking area beneath the residential levels. <br />Units will include studios (92), one -bedroom (277), and two-bedroom (49) units ranging in size from <br />402 to 797 square feet. All units will contain full kitchens, bedrooms, full bathrooms, storage, and <br />open/common (living) areas. <br />Open space will be provided through publically-accessible plazas, private courtyards, or amenity <br />areas. A public plaza with open seating will front First Street and will also contain an alcove <br />programmable with community or commercial activities, such as kiosks or temporary events. The <br />project's leasing office will also front First Street, enhancing its commercial presence. Five <br />courtyards with distinct themes and amenities will be located throughout the interior of the site. <br />Interior common rooms such as recreation areas, fitness centers, and laundry rooms will provide <br />additional amenities to residents and visitors. A common open space "view room" on the top (sixth) <br />level will face southeast toward the interchange between the Costa Mesa (SR-55)/Santa Ana (1-5) <br />freeways. <br />The project will feature a contemporary architectural style common of many multiple -family or <br />mixed-use residential communities under construction in Santa Ana and the region. Ceramic tile, <br />fiber cement board and siding, smooth stucco finishes, and metal railings will contribute to this <br />theme. These solid materials will ensure that the project ages well for the duration of the building's <br />lifetime. Finally, a large public art piece will be featured on the east elevation of the building at the <br />First Street frontage; this piece will welcome those entering Santa Ana from the east. <br />Background <br />The Metro East Mixed Use overlay district was adopted in 2007 as a result of interest in developing <br />mixed-use residential and commercial projects in its project area. The regulating plan, which <br />establishes land uses and development standards, allows a variety of housing and commercial <br />1A2EXHIBIT 2 <br />6042 <br />