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open space deficiency, the project proposes an average of 213 <br />square feet of private open space per unit, through use of private <br />balconies/decks. This would exceed the minimum required private <br />open space of 90 square feet per unit. <br />Maximum Building Setback (Waiver) <br />Pursuant to SP-2, the maximum building setback from the public <br />right-of-way and/or easement is 8'-0". As proposed, the project is <br />designed to exceed the maximum allowed setback, as two of the <br />proposed buildings would be located 9'-7" and 11'-4" from a utilities <br />easement line. <br />The maximum setback outlined in SP-2 was originally intended for <br />a more urban corridor of Santa Ana (Harbor Boulevard), as a <br />means of regulating land development to achieve a specific urban <br />form and which envisioned a more multi -modal boulevard. The <br />proposed project is located in a suburban area of the City, with <br />multi -family low- to medium -density developments. The existing <br />multi -family residential developments immediately adjacent to the <br />project site provide average front setbacks that exceed 10'-0" and <br />extend to 20'-0". Although exceeding the maximum allowable <br />setback, the proposed development is consistent with the existing <br />multi -family residences. Moreover, the design is focused on the <br />placement of the proposed buildings as a way to continue the <br />existing character and overall neighborhood pattern along Lyon <br />Street. <br />Fencing Height (Waiver) <br />For residentially zoned properties, the fencing height within the <br />front yard setback is limited to 3'-0" in height. The development <br />proposes a 6'-0" tall tubular fencing proposed within the front yard <br />setback. <br />Maintaining the fencing height limit of 3'-0" would affect the <br />feasibility of the proposed units to be sold to prospective buyers, <br />and would therefore affect the feasibility of the project to be <br />constructed. The proposed fence provides security for the proposed <br />townhouse community, which provides a sense of comfort and <br />safety to prospective homebuyers. In addition, the fencing would be <br />in keeping with the existing character and overall neighborhood <br />pattern along Lyon Street, specifically the multi -family <br />developments to the north and south of the project site. Las <br />Fuentes multi -family community to the south has existing fencing <br />and gates, while the Saddleback Park Villas have existing <br />perimeter block walls. Moreover, the proposed design is further <br />Resolution No. 2022-xxx <br />Page 4 of 12 <br />