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Density Bonus Agreement No. 2020-02, FX Residences March 22, 2021 Page 7 5 6 8 When analyzed cumulatively, the three requested concessions could be avoided if the project were designed on a different site, using a different site plan, or constructed using a different type of construction (steel-frame/Type I versus wood/Type III). If the project were designed with a multi-level parking and/or subterranean parking structure, or if the applicant used different building materials to construct a taller project, additional area on site would become available to provide open space and parking, and would allow the project to meet the required tree requirements. However, these changes would increase development costs and result in a project that would exceed the maximum permitted building height, resulting in the affordable housing project becoming financially infeasible due to the significantly increased financial implications of an alternative construction type compared to the relatively smaller scale of the project (17 residential units). Based on the analysis provided within this report, the proposed development will materially assist in accomplishing the goal of providing affordable housing opportunities in the city and will consistent with the purpose of the underlying zone and applicable designation in the general plan land use element. In addition, the proposed deviations are necessary to make the project economically feasible for the applicant to utilize a density bonus authorized for the development pursuant to section 41-1603. Economic Development Benefits The project would contribute to creation of local temporary and permanent job opportunities for construction and supportive housing services (e.g., onsite manager, support staff, etc.). Specifically, the project would require one full-time House Case Manager/Residential Services Coordinator and part time (four hours per week) general management services. The full-time and part-time job will part of the services provided by Mercy House, who provides housing and comprehensive supportive services for a variety of homeless populations. In addition, the construction of the project will require payment of permit fees to the City. Public Notification and Community Outreach Pursuant to SAMC Section 41-636 and California Government Code Section 65091, notice of this public hearing was given at least 10 days prior to the hearing in the following ways: (1) mailed to property owners and occupants within at least 500 feet of the project site and other interested parties, (2) published in the Orange County Reporter, and (3) physically posted at the project site. The applicant held a Sunshine Ordinance community meeting on the evening of Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This meeting was publicly noticed in the OC Reporter, posted on the City’s website, and invitation mailers were sent to all owner and occupants within a 500-foot radius of the project site, as well as local community organizations. The meeting was designed as an “open house” forum with presentation boards and workstations where staff members from City Council 2 –7 3/22/2021