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Related Bristol Specific Plan Entitlements & Development Agreement (3600 S. Bristol St.) <br />and Staff Resolution Modifying Parking Districts in the Surrounding Area <br />September 17, 2024 <br />Page 11 <br />4 <br />5 <br />1 <br />6 <br />the General Plan as a regional destination and as a contributor to the existing <br />community. The six guiding principles are: <br />1. Economic Activity – Related Bristol offers a uniquely urban setting in the heart of <br />Orange County, leveraging walkability, place-making, and vibrant mixed-use <br />density to add value to the greater neighborhood and City. Related Bristol <br />addresses the evolving nature of retail and commercial real estate which <br />necessitates a strategic holistic approach to ensure economic vitality into the <br />future. <br />2. Culture – Related Bristol will be a dynamic mixed-use hub for the community and <br />complementary of neighborhood cultural touchstones. <br />3. Community, Inclusion, and Connectivity – Related Bristol is shaped around <br />dynamic open spaces that unite the residents, neighborhood, and greater <br />community. The publicly accessible open space serves as a destination for both <br />organized and informal community connections. <br />4. Mobility – Related Bristol's multi-modal mobility strategy prioritizes the pedestrian <br />experience, while strategically addressing the realities of vehicular traffic. <br />Additionally, the central location of the site presents the opportunity for increased <br />connectivity to the greater neighborhood via bicycle paths. <br />5. Sustainability and Resilience – Related Bristol will take proactive measures to <br />address the sustainability and resilience needs of the site. Avenues for reduced <br />energy consumption, heat island effect, and water use will be considered. <br />6. Urban Form and Architectural Quality – Related Bristol’s urban form will be <br />characterized by its human scale, its engaging, memorable architecture, and the <br />flow between indoor and outdoor spaces. <br />Implementing projects would be submitted to the City for review on a case-by-case <br />basis, requiring administrative review unless thresholds are met to require review and <br />approval by the Planning Commission and/or City Council. Development regulations <br />within the SP will ensure that projects are constructed pursuant to standards <br />establishing setbacks and pedestrian zones, parking, and height. Allowable uses are <br />defined for the two different sub-districts within the SP to ensure compatibility with <br />surrounding communities. Design Guidelines and Implementation sections within the SP <br />will ensure that implementing projects are high-quality and reviewed consistently, <br />streamlining the process for new developments in the SP area. <br />Project Background <br />The Land Use Element of the General Plan references that “Interim Development <br />Standards provide a framework for connecting the General Plan land use designations <br />for each focus area with the City's existing zoning ordinance, specific plan(s), and/or <br />specific development(s) plan provisions in regards to the use and mixed-use <br />development standards (i.e. density, building type, parking, open space, etc.).” <br />  <br />  <br />City Council 22 – 11 9/17/2024