Item 28 - Public Hearing - Amendment Application for the Village Santa Ana Specific Plan

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The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Entitlements and Development Agreement (1561 W. Sunflower Avenue) September 16, 2025 Page 13 7) Balance of Land Uses. The Village Santa Ana will contain a broad mix of land uses serving regional, community, and local needs. This includes a mix of retail, restaurant, and entertainment uses that complement South Coast Plaza and contribute to the local Santa Ana economy. The Village Santa Ana will also help meet the significant demand for additional housing in the community. Table 5 provides an analysis of SP-6 that warrants staff's recommendation of approval of the requested action. Table 5: Key Issues Analysis Ke 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 by the GPU. 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.