Item 12 - Agreements for Habitat for Humanity of Orange County Affordable Ownership Units

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EXHIBIT 2 Habitat of Orange County for Humanity`,) Project Description 1921 West Washington Avenue Santa Ana, CA Overview The proposed project will be developed at the vacant lot located at 1921 West Washington Avenue, Santa Ana CA, and includes the construction of three new duplex buildings that accommodate six 100-percent affordable, for -sale residential units. Floor Plan and Unit Amenities The front two duplex buildings (Units 1- 4, closest to Washington Avenue) are designed with a similar floor plan, and each contain the same square footage of approximately 1,859-square-feet (net floor area) for each unit. The rear duplex building (Units 5 & 6) will consist of 3,446 square -feet of floor area. In total, all new floor area onsite will be 10,882 square -feet. Units 1-4 each will consist of three bedrooms, two and a half restrooms, a kitchen, living room, and in -unit laundry facilities. Unit 5 will consist of 1,165 square -feet with three bedrooms, two restrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, and a balcony. Unit 6 will consist of one 1,168-square-foot ADA compliant unit with three bedrooms, two restrooms, a dining room, living room, kitchen, and in -unit laundry facilities. Design Description The project architecture features a traditional farmhouse style. The overall design, massing, features, and materials of the new construction will be compatible with and complement the variation of styles within the neighborhood. The farmhouse architectural style would include exterior horizontal and vertical board siding, exterior wood finishes, vinyl frame hung windows, wood eave brackets, wood trellises, decorative light fixtures, an enhanced frontage -facing porch area for Unit 1 and porticos for the remaining units. Moreover, the structure is designed to fully screen all mechanical equipment with the inclusion of walls or enhanced landscaping screens. Overall, the project will include a design and quality construction materials that will ensure that the project ages well for the duration of the building's lifetime. Landscaping The landscaping concept consists of drought -tolerant and native plants where feasible that complements the Project's architecture and is consistent with the overall landscaping of the surrounding neighborhood. Parking Onsite there will be a total of 15 parking stalls, which consist of two garage stalls per unit (tandem spaces for Unit 5) and three guest surface spaces (one ADA compliant space). Homeowners Association (HOA) The maintenance of Habitat developments is handled by a Homeowners Association (HOA) that is formed and incorporated by Habitat during the construction phase of the development. The HOA will maintain the property in a safe, decent, and sanitary manner and ensure the projects are maintained in accordance with all permits, building codes and other requirements imposed by a Governmental Authority.