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SPR No. 2020-03/ VAR No. 2020-06/AA No. 2020-04 — 4th and Mortimer Mixed -Use Development October 12, 2020 Page 4 units, 961 to 1,237 square feet for the three -bedroom units, and 1,325 to 1,520 square feet for the four -bedroom units. All units will contain full kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, in -unit washer and dryers, and living/dining areas. Architecture and Amenities Both sites in the development have been carefully designed to be integrated within the existing development pattern in Downtown Santa Ana. The design's primary objective is to complement and expand the energy and character of downtown by taking cues from its urban scale and historic character. The ground floor of Building A is designed in the Main Street Commercial architectural style, consistent with identifiable patterns typical of downtown buildings. Building B's purely residential design complements the existing multi -family developments along Fourth Street. A landscape buffer is provided for each site creating a transitional space between the top of the structure and the street level while also providing screening at the lower level of the garages adjacent to the single-family residences. In addition, the building's architecture is designed to lessen the massing of the project with its elevations featuring articulation, multiple volumes, and varied architectural styles to mimic the appearance of multiple buildings. The building's varied height from five -stories to seven -stories generates a smooth transition from the higher -density character of the intersection of Fourth and French street to the lower -density character of the single-family residences to the north and to the east. Each site has its own unique architectural vernacular defined by scale, facade articulation, roof forms, materials, and detailing. A variety of window dimensions are provided where appropriate while the header/sill trim details vary between both sites. Varied material/color palettes are featured on both buildings, in addition to varied window recesses and decorative elements. While color palette is varied across both sites, care has been taken to provide a unified look to correspond to the surrounding buildings. Both structures feature durable brick veneer, glass, smooth stucco finishes, metal awnings, and textured blocks/panels. Lastly, the building will feature prominent artwork/murals across both sites. To ensure that the art is reflective of Santa Ana and is a positive cultural impact on the surrounding neighborhood, staff included a condition of approval that requires the applicant to coordinate with the City's Art and Culture Office and submit a Public Art Plan to the Planning Division for review and approval. The development will feature amenities commonly found at other upscale mixed -use developments in the region. These include a large courtyard with a pool, spa, clubroom, fitness room, and landscaping in the center of Site A; a roof terrace on the seventh floor of Site A, overlooking Fourth and French streets; a leasing office and lounge in Site A; a bike locker in Site A; and a ground -floor lobby and resident amenity area in Site B. In addition, the project features private open space/decks for 59 units on Site A and 48 units on Site B. Conditions of approval have been added to ensure the two -block project will be built and managed as a single community and all amenities will be accessible to residents from either site. 75C-339