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Commitment of Affordable Housing Funds, a Lease and PBVs to HomeAid January 15, 2019 Page 6 3Tbedroom 2 2 Total 12 The proposed Francis Xavier Residence supports a 12 -unit two story building that will provide permanent supportive housing for homeless individuals and families. The surrounding neighborhood has a mixture of recently developed mixed use residential buildings and long standing apartment buildings in support of the multi -unit residential nature for the Francis Xavier Residence. While the 12 -unit building fits with surrounding residential typologies, the proposed affordable housing opportunity allows for a density bonus to achieve the proposed 12 affordable units on this site under the existing UN -2 zoning which accommodates 30 dwelling units per acre. The current site, on the corner of Santa Ana Boulevard and Garfield, boasts a pedestrian forward location with its proximity to the train station and other public transportation resources — ideal for the proposed tenants of the Francis Xavier Residence. The proposed Francis Xavier Residence is designed specifically to accommodate 2 key populations: homeless veterans and homeless families or individuals. The building will also include 2 and 3 bedroom units to promote a family oriented community environment for the residents. The adjacency to the elementary school provides an unmatched resource opportunity for future kids and their parents that may utilize this proposed facility. HomeAid is seeking to serve single homeless and some larger families which requires a reduction in parking through either a standard variance or an affordable housing incentive. A one to one parking ratio is reasonable for these populations since it is common for emergency shelters and housing developed by HomeAid for low-income and homeless families over the past 3 decades to have more no more than 1 .car per household. HomeAid will also incorporate green building measures such as dual pane windows, planning of window orientation, drought tolerant landscaping, inclusion of some energy star appliances (where the items are not cost prohibitive), sections of pervious pavement, and potentially measures such as rainwater collection. Many of these measures are standard for developments completed by HomeAid in partnership with Mercy House. The current design shows a 15,800 sq. ft. building divided between a 6,425 sq. ft. main floor; 7,540 sq. ft. second floor; and covered garage parking. Site parking, including covered garage parking supports (12) spaces, including (4) tandem stalls, that have direct access into the building. A central main entry lobby controls access to the main level, including the large community room and 2,400 sq. ft. open to sky interior courtyard with small play structure and resident gathering spaces. The design, which may be amended includes: units with private entry locations off of common hall ways comprised of (2) three bedroom with two bath units around 1,100 sq. ft., (5) two bedroom with one bath units around 830 sq. ft.; and (5) one bedroom with one bath units between 550-790 sq. ft. All of the units share a common laundry facility that supports multiple laundry machines for resident use. Based on the needs of populations served, a second floor storage space is being proposed to provide area for the residents to store belongings that are not necessarily needed on a regular basis, or do not fit inside their designated living unit. While the units are arranged to provide privacy for the residents at the unit, the overall building is designed for a sense of shared community and the residents 3-6