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• Accessibility (elevators, ramps, stairwells, landings, doorway widths, <br />restrooms) <br />• Ventilation (HVAC, ducting, mechanical equipment) <br />• Fire Suppression (sprinklers, fire rated walls, fire exit hardware) <br />• Electrical /Plumbing up to current code requirements <br />• Structural Improvements (shoring, flooring, roofing) <br />• Change in occupancy classification requirements depending on the proposed <br />use <br />Additional Information: A presentation was given to the City Council Committee on <br />Development and Transportation on June 4, 2013. The presentation can be located at <br />http://www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us/cda/. <br />VISION <br />The buildings advantageous location and iconic architecture present a unique opportunity to <br />return this currently underutilized building to its former prominence. The City is determined to <br />find a suitable project which will incorporate the buildings historic architecture into a new and <br />innovative use. <br />PROJECT OBJECTIVES <br />In order to inspire creativity and imagination this RFQ intentionally does not identify specific <br />land -use and development standards. However to convey the City's goals and expectations for <br />the development of the site, without being overly prescriptive on design and exact use(s), the <br />City is supportive of the following project objectives /uses: <br />1. Retain and enhance as much of the exterior of the building as possible in compliance <br />with the historic preservation requirements specified above and the Secretary of the <br />Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. <br />2. Provide high quality architecture that highlights the historic status of the YMCA building <br />while also activating this portion of Civic Center Drive with a new and innovative use. <br />3. Potential uses identified by the City include: <br />a. Residential <br />b. Hotel <br />c. Office /Commercial uses <br />d. Health /Fitness Center <br />191 -17 <br />91Pat;e <br />