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Slide 67 Related Bristol Specific Plan <br />Item No. 22 <br />Planning and Building Agency <br />September 17, 2024 <br />Statement of Overriding Considerations <br />(Part 1) <br />•The project implements the vision of the General Plan for the South Bristol Street Focus Area by: <br />o Capitalizing on the success of the South Coast Metro area <br />o Introducing mixed-use urban villages and encourage experiential commercial uses that are more walkable, bike friendly,and transit-oriented <br />o Realizing an intense, multistory presence along the corridor <br />o Providing for mixed-use opportunities while protecting adjacent,established low density neighborhoods <br />o Creating: <br />New development that establishes vibrant public outdoor space appropriately scaled to the size and type of project,including 13.1 acres <br />of publicly-accessible onsite open space areas <br />Building design that is dynamic and strong, creating a distinct impression <br />Mixed-use spaces of similar scale to those south of Sunflower Avenue. <br />•The Project implements capital investment through construction of new buildings and offsite infrastructure improvements to enhance the City’s economic <br />and fiscal viability pursuant to the City of Santa Ana General Plan. <br />•The Project improves the jobs-housing balance in the City,beneficially providing multi-family housing in a jobs-rich area so that employees can easily <br />travel to employment opportunities. <br />•The Project reduces vehicle miles traveled and the related traffic congestion,air quality, and greenhouse gas emissions through the provision of a <br />multi-modal,mixed-use development by bringing residents and visitors closer to their routine destinations like their workplace,gym,grocery store, <br />park, bank, and restaurants.