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i Mr. Jonathan Kohn January 27, 2011 Page 3 PARKING SUPPLY-DEMAND ANALYSIS This parking analysis for the Metroplace involves determining the expected parking needs, based on the size and type of proposed development components, versus the parking supply. In general, there are two methods that can be used to estimate the site's peak parking demands. These methods include: ¦ Application of City code requirements (which typically treat each use in the retail center as a "stand alone" use at maximum demand); and ¦ Application of shared parking usage patterns by time-of-day (which recognizes that the parking demand for each land use component varies by time of day, day of week, and/or month of year). The shared parking methodology is certainly applicable to a development such as the Metroplace, as the individual land uses (i.e., retail and restaurant/food uses, health club) experience peak demands at different times of the day. PARKING CODE REQUIREMENTS The parking requirements for Metroplace, with the proposed occupation of 42,770 SF of floor area with a health club, are based on the City's requirements as outlined in Chapter 41 - Zoning, Article XV. Off-Street Parking of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code. The City's Municipal Code specifies the following parking requirements for retail stores and service uses, restaurant, cafes, etc., banks and financial institutions, exercise gyms, spas and health clubs and child care facilities: ¦ Retail stores and service uses: five (5) spaces per 1,000 SF of Gross Floor Area (GFA). • Outdoor sales or storage area: two (2) spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA • Restaurants, cafes, etc.: ten (10) spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA. ¦ Banks and financial institutions uses: four (4) spaces per 1,000 SF of GFA plus two (2) spaces per each walk-up automatic teller machine. ¦ Exercise gyms, spas, health clubs, etc: 1 space for each 28 SF of GFA devoted to physical activity other than racquetball or handball (exclusive of locker rooms, shower facilities, utility rooms, and ancillary public area) plus 2'/z spaces for each racquetball and handball court. 75A-24