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Related Bristol Specific Plan Entitlements & Development Agreement (3600 S. Bristol St.) <br />and Staff Resolution Modifying Parking Districts in the Surrounding Area <br />October 1, 2024 <br />Page 11 <br />• Implement the General Plan vision that the Specific Plan for the South Bristol <br />Street Focus Area establish the building improvements, infrastructure, <br />recreational features, and other identified facilities, services, and amenities <br />(collectively, the Plan development features) and shall be guided by the <br />standards and guidelines provided by this Specific Plan. <br />• Provide for the improvements necessitated by the development within the <br />Specific Plan area. <br />• Comply with all requirements of Specific Plan law, including the provision of <br />financing. <br />A comprehensive set of design guidelines and development regulations are included to <br />guide and regulate site planning, landscape, and architectural character within the <br />Specific Plan area ensuring that excellence in design is achieved during project <br />development. The Related Bristol Specific Plan establishes the procedures and <br />requirements to approve new development within the SP area. In addition, SP-5 <br />contains six guiding principles that are intended to realize the success of the site and <br />the General Plan as a regional destination and as a contributor to the existing <br />community. The six guiding principles are- <br />1 . Economic Activity — Related Bristol offers a uniquely urban setting in the heart of <br />Orange County, leveraging walkability, place -making, and vibrant mixed -use <br />density to add value to the greater neighborhood and City. Related Bristol <br />addresses the evolving nature of retail and commercial real estate which <br />necessitates a strategic holistic approach to ensure economic vitality into the <br />future. <br />2. Culture — Related Bristol will be a dynamic mixed -use hub for the community and <br />complementary of neighborhood cultural touchstones. <br />3. Community, Inclusion, and Connectivity — Related Bristol is shaped around <br />dynamic open spaces that unite the residents, neighborhood, and greater <br />community. The publicly accessible open space serves as a destination for both <br />organized and informal community connections. <br />4. Mobility — Related Bristol's multi -modal mobility strategy prioritizes the pedestrian <br />experience, while strategically addressing the realities of vehicular traffic. <br />Additionally, the central location of the site presents the opportunity for increased <br />connectivity to the greater neighborhood via bicycle paths. <br />5. Sustainability and Resilience — Related Bristol will take proactive measures to <br />address the sustainability and resilience needs of the site. Avenues for reduced <br />energy consumption, heat island effect, and water use will be considered. <br />6. Urban Form and Architectural Quality — Related Bristol's urban form will be <br />characterized by its human scale, its engaging, memorable architecture, and the <br />flow between indoor and outdoor spaces. <br />