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Page 2 of 9 The Addington Responsible Development for Santa Ana February 2019 The building in disrepair on the corner of Main Street and Edgewood Road provides a unique opportunity to create something new that greatly benefits the City and its diverse residents. The Addington was designed to transform this underutilized site into something that uplifts the community and fulfills our City's needs. In its current state, the empty building at 2525 Main Street is an eyesore and has become a magnet for undesirable activity. It does not generate the type of revenue for the City that would be expected from such a prominent parcel. The property is currently zoned professional office, which would allow for a three-story office building. By right, an office building could be built without any additional discretionary approvals from the City. With this as a backdrop, we set out to design a project that would be better for the City and its residents. Our proposal for the Addington calls for 476 apartment homes and a package of City and community benefits that make it a far superior option than what could otherwise could be developed on this site. Here's why the Addington is the right choice for Santa Ana: 1. The Addington is a Better Project than What's Allowed by Right: The proposed project generates significantly more funding for the City, provides for affordable housing units, funds park improvements and supports a series of benefits to neighboring Park Santiago that simply would not materialize if the site remained vacant or was developed into a new office building. 2. The Addington was Designed to Be a Responsible Neighbor: The plan for 2525 Main Street was the product of nearly a year of community input, and was sensitively designed to limit impacts to privacy, reduce car trips through surrounding neighborhoods, and eliminate the need for guests to park on nearby streets. The following memo outlines in detail the benefits this project will create for Santa Ana and the many steps that were taken to ensure the project is a responsible and valuable neighbor to the surrounding community. LOCATION AND DESIGN Supports City's Goals for Main Street Corridor The Addington was designed to protect the privacy of surrounding neighbors. A typical setback on a project of this type ranges from 10 to 20 feet, but The Addington has been placed a minimum of 42 feet away from property lines and more than 72 feet from existing homes. The Addington features a 240 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE SUITE #Lj 200 NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660