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The project's buildings are designed in a cohesive manner with unifying materials, floor heights, and articulation using contemporary architecture. High -quality building materials will ensure long-term durability including glass tile arches, wood veneer, batten board siding, art graphics, plaster and a mix of warm and cool colors. In addition, the project will be landscaped with a minimum of 24-inch and 36-inch box trees and include enhanced hardscape materials at the driveway entrance and pedestrian walkways in the parking lot. These finishes and designs are consistent with the design guidelines found in the Citywide Design Guidelines. Open space and amenities will be provided on the site including private unit balconies and patios, two residential rooftop patios, ground -level courtyard, arcade walkways, playground and picnic area. The playground and picnic area along Huron Drive will be accessible to the public, but maintained by the property owner and managed by the on -site property manager. (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. 2020-07, the Project will be consistent with the General Plan Land Use Element and Housing 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. 2020-07: Housing Element Goal 2 to encourage a diversity of quality housing, affordability levels, and living experiences that accommodate Santa Ana's residents and workforce of all household types, income levels, and are groups to foster an inclusive community. Policy 2.3 encourages the construction of rental housing for Santa Ana's residents and workforce, including a commitment to very low, low, and moderate income residents and moderate income Santa Ana workers. Housing Element Goal 3 is to increase opportunities for low and moderate income individuals and families to find quality housing opportunities and afford a greater choice of rental or homeownership opportunities. Policy 3.1 supports the provision of rental assistance for individuals and families earning extremely low, very low, and low income with funding from the federal government. Policy 3.4 supports the provision of employment training, childcare services, rental assistance, youth services, and other community services that enable households to attain the greatest level of self-sufficiency and independence. Ordinance No. NS-3001 Page 3 of 6