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4I8eUP No. 2004-03, SPR No. 2004-01, March 22, 2004 Page 3 ZOA No. 2004-01, and TTM No. 2004-01 Analysis of the issues Zoning Ordinance Amendment On February 18, 2003, the City Council approved Amendment Application (AA) No. 2003-01 to create the Specific Development No. 71 (SD-71) zoning district for the Santiago Street Lofts. The concept approved for the site was to allow the development of a live-work loft community (Exhibit 7). The initial plans submitted with AA No. 2003-01 were conceptual. Based on input from various parties, the applicant has submitted revised plans. As a result, Greystone Homes is requesting approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2004-01 to allow various amendments to the SD. These will include: . 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Section 9 - Identifies type of uses permitted. Section 10 - Establishes prohibited uses. Section 11 Activities. Establishes procedures for Temporary Outdoor Section 12 - Creates development standards for setbacks, street parking, density, landscaping and public art. off- Section 13 Establishes miscellaneous standards public art, landscaping and project maintenance. regarding Section 14 Establishes the process through which standards will be developed and approved. signage Development at this location is predicated on the transit-oriented development (TOD) concept, as the site is adjacent to the Transit Village study area, the Regional Transportation Center which serves as a station for both Amtrak and Metrolink, and the proposed Centerline light rail line. The inclusion of a live-work project similar to the Downtown lofts will enhance the visual gateway into the City and reinforce the .City'S image as a regional activity center. In particular, the General lan identifies this location as a major gateway that leads directly into the Downtown and Civic Center area. 75C-7