2019-040 - Mainplace Mall Transformation

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City of Santa Ana Addendum to the MainPlace Mall Transformation Proiect Fashion Square Commercial Center Final EIR Landscape and Open Space Plan Open space within the Specific Plan area would be comprised of open and amenity space types consistent with an urban setting. Residential or hotel projects would include private common open space amenities for their users, such as pools/spas, courtyards, roof decks or gardens, fitness centers, and business centers. Residential uses would include a combination of private open space (patios or balconies) and common open space. Landscaped pedestrian zones would be provided on all internal streets. Publicly accessible open space would consist of landscaped building entries to commercial and residential buildings, pedestrian connections, and a planned urban gathering space/plaza on the eastern edge of the existing mall building (Parcel 6). This urban open space may incorporate elements such as seating, performance spaces, kiosks, water features, shade structures, and shade plantings. Figure 10, Conceptual Open Space shows the proposed publicly accessible open space areas within the Specific Plan. A conceptual Landscape Plan has also been developed for the Specific Plan area in order to define specific planting zones: • Pedestrian Gathering (Common Open Space and Plazas) • Residential Open Space (Private Courtyards and Patios) • Gateway Nodes (Inviting Public Entries) • Streetscape (Interior Connections) • Perimeter Buffer (Curb Appeal) The Specific Plan includes landscape guidelines for publicly accessible spaces, private/amenity space, streetscape landscaping, and parking lot landscaping. Additionally, the Landscape Plan provides a sample plant palette of proposed trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and vines. Perimeter landscape treatments are proposed along Main Street and Main Place Drive along the boundaries of the Specific Plan area. These are areas that would be viewed most often from vehicles as visitors enter and exit the site and include a landscaped buffer. Construction and Phasing The Project is anticipated to be implemented in eight phases over a multi -year period based on market demand, as shown in Figure 11, Conceptual Phasing Plan. Total grading for the Project is estimated to require 350,000 cubic yards (cy) to 440,000 cy of soil. An export of soil is expected due to construction of parking structures and minor grade adjustments across the site. An import of soil is anticipated near the west side of the site to provide a level development area. 39