Item 26 - Public Hearing Regarding Bristol Project

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Related Bristol Specific Plan Entitlements & Development Agreement (3600 S. Bristol St.) and Staff Resolution Modifying Parking Districts in the Surrounding Area October 1, 2024 Page 15 Issue Analysis acre, which is below the 91 proposed by the SP. However, the SP includes a variety of development standards, design guidelines, and amenities designed not only to reduce the impact of higher -density residential development, but to also enhance existing community -wide amenities for existing residences surrounding the site. The project will feature 13.1 acres of publicly accessible open space, which will be accessible to all Santa Ana residents and programmed regularly with functions to provide active and passive recreation. Finally, a minimum of 200 square feet of residential open space and amenity space will be required for each residential unit within the SP area, ensuring a livable environment for residents. Onsite Parking The entire site currently contains 2,381 surface parking spaces. As part of the review of the proposed SP, a parking study was prepared to evaluate the proposed parking ratios detailed in Table 2 of this staff report (Exhibit 7). The study, prepared by Linscott, Law ,and Greenspan Engineers (LLG), finds that the proposed total 6,520 onsite parking spaces is sufficient to accommodate the land uses proposed on the site. In particular, the parking study closely evaluates projected residential demand and supports the proposed residential parking ratios: • Constructed spaces: 1.3/unit o 4,875 spaces for residences 0 1,645 spaces for commercial components • Constructed spaces + valet/other management: 2.0/unit 0 7,295 spaces for residences 0 1,645 spaces for commercial components The majority of parking in the community would be below grade (underground), similar to the parking configuration in place at Crystal Court, part of South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. On -street parking would be provided along onsite site roadways, and residential communities would contain "wrap" or "podium" parking structures for dedicated parking for each residential building. The Specific Plan allows for shared and alternative approaches to parking as technology evolves and parking demand is reduced through innovations such as parking lifts, enhanced transit, and ridesharing. Tandem stalls and compact stalls (up to 10%) would also be provided, subject to staff review and approval of a parking management plan or valet program. Regional Housing The Housing Element Annual Progress Report includes a summary of Santa Needs Allocation Ana's progress in meeting its share of the RHNA. The State of California has (RHNA) placed an urgent emphasis on housing of all types. Santa Ana's Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for the next General Plan Housing Element cycle, which extends from 2021-2029, includes 3,137 housing units. This allocation is for housing units to be constructed to support the anticipated growth in the City over this period. The City of Santa Ana has a proven track record of not only planning for housing but issuing building permits for the construction of housing at all affordability categories as demonstrated by exceeding its 5th Cycle (2014-2021) RHNA by over 2,300%. The City is also on pace to meet or well exceed its affordable