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The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Entitlements & Development Agreement (1561 W. Sunflower Avenue) August 11, 2025 Page 11 Table 4: Key Issues Analysis Key Issue Analysis Scale and Compatibility SP-6 is intended to produce a dynamic, mixed-use village that is integrated into and respects the surrounding community. The GPU land use designation of DC-5 for the Project Site allows developments up to 25 stories tall. SP-6 limits building heights to 25 stories and buildings adjacent to the northern property line will be limited to 8 stories, which is consistent with the GPU. Furthermore, through the City’s DRC process for each phase and design guidelines contained in SP-6, new buildings will be reviewed and designed to be compatible with the existing surrounding uses by including upper story step-backs and other features to reduce upper story massing. Density and Intensity The DC-5 designation of the GPU allows a density of up to 125 du/acre and a maximum FAR of 5.0. SP-6 is consistent with the density and intensity of the GPU. The Project, as designed, is proposing a density of 93 du/acre and a FAR of 3.0, below what is permissible. Typical residential densities of existing multiple-family communities in the area range from 16 to 25 du/acre; however, SP-6 includes a variety of development standards, design guidelines, and amenities designed not only to reduce the impact of higher- density residential development, but to also enhance existing community- wide amenities for existing residences surrounding the Project Site. The Project’s density and FAR is comparable with the density of 91 du/acre and FAR of 2.7 approved for SP-5. The Project will feature 7.5 acres of publicly accessible open space, which will be accessible to all Santa Ana residents and programmed with functions to provide active and passive recreation. The Project also includes private residential open space and amenity space that will ensure a livable environment for residents. Onsite Parking The Project will provide approximately 3,439 parking stalls and the parking ratios are consistent with newer developments recently constructed and with the parking ratios approved for the adjacent SP-5. Parking would be provided through a combination of underground parking, above-ground structure parking, and on-street parking. Above- or below-ground structured parking would be provided for each residential, mixed-use, or office building. Underground and on-street parking would be provided adjacent to the proposed village plaza area, which would include retail, food and beverage, among other uses. A portion of these parking spaces would be designated and equipped with charging receptacles for electric vehicles for residential and nonresidential uses in accordance with CALGreen. A Parking Management Plan (PMP), attached hereto as Appendix E of Exhibit 7, was prepared for the Project to ensure adequate parking is being provided and managed properly for all residents, tenants, employees and guests. The PMP identifies how parking stalls will be assigned, how gates will be managed, and how access (keycard, access codes) for residents, guests, employees, and the public will be provided. Based on the provided PMP, sufficient parking will be provided to satisfy the parking demand for residents, guests, patrons, and employees of the Project. Nevertheless, a condition of approval requiring the Applicant to implement and enforce the appropriate parking management strategies recommended in the PMP has been included.