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ER No. 2018-75, GPA No. 2019-01, AA No. 2019-01 <br />June 4, 2019 <br />Page 3 <br />Unit Mix <br />The unit mix will include studio, one -bedroom, and two -bedroom units. Each unit will contain <br />laundry equipment, in -unit storage, and high -quality finishes. Parking is provided at two spaces <br />per unit, inclusive of guest parking. Additional unit details are provided in Table 2, below. <br />Table 2: Applicant Proposed Unit Mix and Unit Square Footage <br />Unit Ty . e I <br />Number of Units <br />(%) <br />S uare Foota `e of Units <br />Studios <br />35 <br />16% <br />603-613 <br />One -Bedrooms <br />114 <br />50% <br />613-751 <br />Two -Bedrooms <br />77 <br />34% <br />1,035-1,113 <br />Total (density) <br />226 (63 units per acre) <br />100% <br />- <br />Design <br />The building is designed with contemporary architectural design features. Elements such as <br />stone veneer, multiple brick veneers, metal panels, imagery panels, metal balconies, flat and <br />metal seamed roofs all assist in conveying a modern design. The parking structure is located to <br />the northeast of the site with residential units wrapping around the east, south, and west of the <br />structure in a semi -circle shape design. The community will be developed with extensive onsite <br />amenities, including a central pool, barbecue, and plaza area. There are several designated <br />open spaces for active and passive recreational activities. The eastern and southeastern <br />portions of the site will contain a dog park, residential gardens, and outdoor dining area. The pool <br />will be located in the western courtyard and will be surrounded by furniture and hardscape. <br />Parking <br />The project will provide 452 total parking spaces, which represents a gross rate of 2.0 spaces <br />per residential unit including guest parking. The onsite parking is comparable to other projects of <br />a similar scale in Santa Ana. Additional information on how the project compares to recently - <br />approved, under -construction, or entitled projects is available in Table 4 of this report and in <br />Exhibit 9 of the Planning Commission staff report. <br />Site Access <br />Following negotiations with the Santa Ana Unified School District, the property owner, and <br />developer, the existing access easement for Taft Elementary School will remain but with <br />modifications. A portion of the easement will be designed to provide circulation for both student <br />pick-up and drop-off, fire service access, as well as residential onsite circulation. This easement <br />was analyzed by staff and alternative designs were considered. However, after a site visit to the <br />school site, it was identified that the rear school pick-up and drop-off area was minimally used. <br />The observations and traffic study indicate minimal conflicts between these uses. The proposed <br />configuration is the superior design to meet the needs of the development and the school and <br />generates the least impact to the surrounding community. <br />751-3 <br />