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EIR No. 2020-01, GPA No. 2020-02, & AA No. 2020-01 – The Bowery Mixed-Use Development May 11, 2020 Page 5 Architecture, Open Space, & Amenities The project’s six buildings are designed in a cohesive manner with unifying materials, floor heights, and articulation using contemporary architecture in an “industrial tech” style. High-quality building materials will ensure long-term durability and maintaining high value of the project, including metal trim, awnings, railing, slats, and cladding; brick veneers and high-quality light sand finish stucco; glass railing; and poured concrete forms. Onsite furniture and details, such as lighting, waste receptacles, benches, tables, and open space areas, have been designed to complement the site’s contemporary architecture. High ground-floor window and ceiling heights will contribute to the high-quality commercial component of the project site, which has been designed to create a dynamic, commercial and residential village. These finishes and designs are consistent with 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 residential 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. Housing Opportunity Ordinance Compliance The City’s inclusionary housing ordinance, known as the Housing Opportunity Ordinance (SAMC Sec. 41-1900 et seq.) applies to housing projects proposing five or more units that are also requesting an increase in allowable density or are located in certain sections of the City that were “up-zoned” to allow additional residential development pursuant to an overlay zone or after November 28, 2011. As the proposed project is located in a section of the City that does not presently allow construction of housing, the applicant’s request is subject to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance (HOO) requirements of production of affordable housing or payment of in- lieu fees. Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 41-1904, the applicant has selected the option to pay in-lieu fees. Based on available figures for the project, the project will contribute an estimated $12,965,565 in in-lieu fees, which must be spent on production of affordable housing in the City of Santa Ana. Table 4 below illustrates the calculation methodology. Table 4: HOO In-Lieu Fee Calculation Estimated habitable square feet In-lieu fee per habitable square foot Final estimated total (habitable square feet multiplied by in-lieu fee) 864,371 SF $15 $12,965,565 3-5