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SPR No. 2025-01, VTTM No. 2025-01, and DBA No. 2025-01 — MLC Holdings, Inc./Meritage Homes (2020 East First Street) March 24, 2025 Page 8 Project Analysis MEMU Site Plan Review Pursuant to Section 41-595.5 of the SAMC and sections 2.3 and 8.1 of the MEMU, approval of a Site Plan Review by the Planning Commission is required for any project wishing to develop per the MEMU standards. Planning staff has reviewed the project and finds that it complies with a majority of development standards applicable to the proposed project, with the exception of the publicly accessible open space standard for which the applicant is requesting a concession under Section 65915 of the California Government Code. In accordance with Section 8.2 (Findings for Granting a MEMU Overlay Zone Site Plan Review Approval) an analysis of the project's compliance with the MEMU is provided in Table 4 below. Table 4: MEMU Findinas for Site Plan Review Approval Finding Project Compliance That the proposed development plan is consistent The objectives of the MEMU are to create an with and will further the objectives outlined in active, mixed -use urban village where residents Section 1.2 for the MEMU Overlay Zone. can live, work, shop, and play within a short walking distance of one another. It aims to facilitate well - designed mixed -use developments, achieve the harmonious integration of new projects, and encourage contemporary architectural designs that enhance the built environment. The proposed project is consistent with these objectives, as it incorporates both residential units and flex spaces within the proposed duplexes, allowing owners the opportunity to live and work in the same space. Additionally, the contemporary design of the project strengthens its connection to the public realm, enhancing pedestrian accessibility and connectivity to open spaces on -site. The mass and scale of the development are also comparable to that of neighboring properties with approved projects, ensuring a harmonious and cohesive urban environment. That the proposed development plan is consistent The proposed project conforms to the majority of with the development standards specified in development standards detailed in Section 4 of the Section 4 of the MEMU Overlay Zone. MEMU, with the exception of publicly accessible open space, for which a concession is being requested under the Density Bonus Law. However, the project exceeds the required amount of common open space, providing approximately 13,179 square feet where only 8,007 square feet are required which may help offset the reduction in publicly accessible open space. As designed, the project promotes connectivity to the public realm