041904 Jt PH Permit Zoning DDA Santiago St Lofts Develop

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"UP No. 2004 -03, ZOA No. 2004 -01, SPR No. 2004 -01, and TTM No. 2004 -01 March 22, 2004 Page 3 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. Section 9 - Identifies type of uses permitted. 2. Section 10 - Establishes prohibited uses. 3. Section 11 - Establishes procedures for Temporary Outdoor Activities. 4. Section 12 - Creates development standards for setbacks, off - street parking, density, landscaping and public art. 5. Section 13 - Establishes miscellaneous standards regarding public art, landscaping and project maintenance. 6. Section 14 - Establishes the process through which signage standards will be developed and approved. 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.