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L <br />5.10 Aesthetics <br />5.10.1 Environmental Sett <br />The project area is characterized by commercial uses, <br />residential homes and freeways which are typical of an urban <br />environment. Commercial development on the project site is generally <br />in good condition, although aging with well -maintained, mature <br />landscaping. The Mall area of Fashion Square was built in 1957, with <br />1. Magnin completed in 1958. The Mainstreet Center was also built in <br />1958. The large trees and shrubs located within the surface parking <br />areas around both shopping centers enhance the aesthetic appearance of <br />the site. Figures 9-12, previously presented, illustrate existing <br />aesthetic conditions on the site. <br />Surrounding commercial and residential development north of <br />the site is generally in a well -maintained condition. Two high-rise <br />buildings are 'ocated north of the Garden Grove freeway in the City of <br />Orange. The Town and Country Shopping Center located east of the site <br />is very well maintained and characterized by extensive mature <br />landscaping. The area south of the project site is characterized by <br />mixed commercial and residential land uses in a general declining <br />condition. New infill commercial development is occurring on isolated <br />parcels along Main Street south of the project site. The 12-story <br />Fidelity Federal Building is located adjacent to and east of the site <br />on Main Street. Figures 13-15, previously presented, illustrate <br />aesthetic conditions in the surrounding area. <br />5.10.2 Impacts <br />Project Impacts <br />The project would provide for the rehabilitation and redevel- <br />opment of the project site consistent with the Amended Redevelopment <br />Plan for the City of Santa Ana Redevelopment Project. The aesthetic <br />75D 1289 <br />