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General Plan Amendment 2007-03 Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2009-02 April 13, 2009 Page 2 to the site is from both Jackson and Fifth Streets. The site is located within the Open Space (OS) land use designation of the General Plan and the Open Space land use category of the North Harbor Specific Plan (SP2) As stated on the plans, the existing billboard will be removed by the applicant at issuance of the building permit. Surrounding land uses include residential uses to the north, and commercial/industrial to the south, east and west (Exhibits 1 and 2). Project Description The applicant proposes to construct a two story, 6,002 square foot medical office building in compliance with the development standards of the North Harbor Specific Plan (SP2). The applicant proposes to locate the building at the southwest corner of the site and adjacent to the streets to strengthen the urban design of the street and locate the required 36 parking stalls at the rear of the building to provide a buffer area between the residential uses to the north and this commercial use. The parking area will be fully landscaped to meet the palette established in the SP2 zoning district and illuminated to meet the Police Department's safety standards. The site will have vehicular and pedestrian access from both Fifth and Jackson Streets to allow efficient and safe internal circulation. The building's primary pedestrian access is at the corner facing both streets. A secondary access to the building will be provided off the parking lot (Exhibit 3). The building's architectural style is contemporary and employs a clean and simple geometric form in compliance with the North Harbor Specific Plan. The building will be constructed of split-face concrete masonry unit block, contrasted by smooth stucco walls in muted colors. To emphasize the horizontality of the building, the split-face block walls will be accented by horizontal lines of masonry block of different color and texture. The stucco walls will be accented by brightly colored horizontal metal awnings over the building windows and main entrances (Exhibits 4 and 5). While the building is not leased yet, the applicant anticipates that the medical office building will be open for business Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Analysis of the Issues In May 1994, the City of Santa Ana adopted the North Harbor Specific Plan (SP2) The intent of the Plan was to create a strong, viable commercial district supported by safe and well maintained neighborhoods. When the plan was adopted, this site was identified as one with potential for open space opportunities due to its proximity to Campesino Park and Willowick Golf Cou 7 ~A 3d was rezoned from commercial