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LS 8.18.20 the development standards and design guidelines found in the City's mixed -use zoning areas such as the Transit Zoning Code and Metro East Mixed Use (MEMU) Overlay Zone, as well as the Citywide Design Guidelines. Open space and amenities will be provided on the site in a variety of means, including private unit balconies and patios, amenity decks atop parking structures, ground -level courtyards, the central paseo, and the central plaza. The resident open space areas will contain pools, courtyards, exercise areas, relief areas for pets, and other amenities typical to high -quality mixed -use developments found in Santa Ana and in Orange County. Based on a standard of two (2) acres of public park and/or recreational area per 1,000 residents (SAMC Sec. 35-108), the proposed project would require 4.2 acres of parkland to serve the new residents. The onsite total proposed open space is 183,363 square feet (4.21 acres), which is consistent with the SAMC standard and with other mixed -use projects that provide their own onsite public and private open space areas. (3) Providing a method whereby specific development plans are to be based on the general plan as well as other regulations, programs, and legislation as may, in the judgment of the city, be required for the systematic execution of the general plan. With approval of General Plan Amendment No. 2020-02, the Project will be consistent with the General Plan Land Use Element. Although the Project requires an amendment to the Land Use Element to allow for residential use of the property, the Project still supports and is consistent with several other overarching goals and policies of the General Plan. For example, as described in the associated General Plan Amendment No. 2020-02: Housing Element Goal 2, to create diversity of quality housing, affordability levels, and living experiences that accommodate Santa Ana's residents and workforce of all household types, income levels, and age groups to foster an inclusive community. Land Use Element Goal 4, to protect and enhance development sites and districts which are unique community assets that enhance the quality of life. Urban Design Element, Goal 1, to improve the physical appearance of the City through development of districts that project a sense of place, positive community image, and quality environment. (4) Recognizing the interdependence of land values and aesthetics and providing a method to implement this interdependence in order to maintain the values of surrounding properties and improvements and encouraging excellence of property development, compatible with the general plan for, and character of, the city, with due regard for the public and private interests involved. Ordinance No. NS-2995 Page 5 of 9