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

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POLICY UD-1.1 DESIGN QUALITY Ensure all developments feature high quality design, materials, finishes, and construction. Guiding Principal #2 of the Plan focuses on timeless design stating that through human- scale design elements, selection of warm materials, four- sided architecture, and places for terrace gardens and green walls, the design of the buildings will work holistically with the landscaping and parklike village atmosphere. Additionally, the plan identifies both thoughtful and high -quality design elements throughout Chapter 5. Regarding landscape design, the design guidelines will require a variety of materials for accessibility and permeability. Furnishings and decorative details will require high quality and durable materials that provide visual variety per section 5.5.1 of the Plan. Additionally, Building and architectural materials should be high quality and approved for use in the California Building Code. POLICYUD-1.2 PUBLICART Public art contributes significantly to the public experiences Require public art as part of major and identity of a place and is a primary focus of the design developments and the public realm and details of the project area. Chapter 5, section 5.4.5 improvements. outlines the standards and requirements of public art in the plan area. All requirements are consistent with the General Plan's guidelines for public art. Additionally, public art should be consistent and complimentary to the design of the structures as well constructed using durable materials to allow for longevity. The plan requires public art to support and complement the public experience and will inhibit accessibility of any uses on site. POLICY UD-1.5 ATTRACTIVE PUBLIC SPACE The core of the plan areas focuses on accessible, and activity Encourage community interaction through shared open space. Through high quality design, use of the development and enhancement of plazas, landscaping and greenery and community gather features open space, people places, and pedestrian (i.e. Benches), the central portion of the plan will encourage connections with the public realm. public engagement with the site. Chapter 5 of the plan implements design guidelines which are reflective of Santa Ana's focus on engaging and beautiful public environments. The location of the plan area provides ease of connection to the Arts Center to the east and South Coast Plaza to the South. The focus on walkable urban form and accessible space will allow for complete and connected circulation for pedestrians and cyclists. POLICYUD-4.21MAGE MAKING THROUGH The Village will create a place of destination, filled with ARCHITECTURE vibrant and innovative design to reflect the growing Santa Promote development within nodes to reflect Ana city. The proximity to the South Coast Plaza, Performing the significance of the area and cultivate a Arts Center and Recently established Art Museum adds positive image of Santa Ana through high the cultural vitality of the project area. The project will quality architecture. integrate warm and timeless architectural design, public art and walkable gather spaces to create a desirable village and establish a sense of place for residents and visitors. The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan - August 2025