Item 24 - Agreement No. 2025-01 - MLC Holdings

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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 5 open space. Collectively, the common open space provided is 13,179 square feet, which exceeds the minimum 8,006 square feet required by the MEMU (five percent of the lot). The courtyard features seating areas, picnic tables, shade structures, a corn hole play area, and enhanced paseos for pedestrian connectivity. Dog waste stations will also be placed throughout the site to accommodate pet owners. The main entryway will be enhanced with decorative paving, and landscaping will be carefully curated to enhance aesthetics and improve the overall living environment. The plant selection will include California Sycamore and Southern Live Oak along the street, with Sweet Bay, African Sumac, and Southern Magnolia providing canopy coverage. Fern Pine and Brisbane Box trees will serve as vertical accents, while Crape Myrtle and Tulip trees will add flowering highlights. Shrubs such as agave, Dwarf Lily of the Nile, Sulfur Flower, and Red Yucca will contribute to the site's visual appeal. The project incorporates a contemporary architectural style consistent with many multi- family and mixed -use residential communities currently under construction in Santa Ana and the surrounding region. The overall design, massing, materials, and architectural features are intended to be compatible with, yet distinct from, the existing multi -family residences to the east. The subject site is designed with a row of units positioned adjacent to the front property line, incorporating a storefront -style facade that enhances pedestrian engagement and activates the public realm. The contemporary architectural style is characterized by a combination of brick veneer and lap siding, complemented by wood canopies and metal awnings, which add both texture and depth to the design. Throughout the development, the cohesive contemporary aesthetic is maintained through the continued use of siding, brick veneer, and concrete flat tile roofing, ensuring visual consistency across the site while integrating modern design elements. As part of the current entitlement, the applicant has submitted a vesting tentative tract map (VTTM) application to subdivide the project site into a condominium lot with eighty- six condominium units. The VTTM would allow for individual unit sales, with homes available at both market -rate and designated for very low-income households, contributing to the City's efforts to increase homeownership opportunities across various income levels. The applicant has prepared the required vesting tentative tract map, which clarifies the proposed subdivision for the proposed condominiums. Table 2 below details the project's conformance to the MEMU development standards. Table 2: Development Standards Development Standards MEMO Standard Required/Allowed Provided Density 90 Dwelling Units Per Acre 23.12 du/ac