RESO 2018-20_2110, 2114 AND 2020 E FIRST STREET

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Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the recommendation is exempt from further review pursuant to Sections 15162 and 15168 of the CEQA guidelines. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the recommended action has been determined to be adequately evaluated in the previously certified EIR No. 2006-01 as per Sections 15162 and 15168 of the CEQA guidelines. All mitigation measures in EIR No. 2006-01 and associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) have been enforced and continue to apply to the proposed project. As required by the MMPR, a traffic impact analysis was performed to analyze any potential changes in area traffic as a result of the proposed development. The study concluded that no additional significant impacts would trigger the requirement for additional environmental review. In addition, a health risk assessment (HRA) was prepared to identify any impacts from developing a residential community near a major freeway. The HRA finds that no mitigation measures are required for the project due to its distance from the Santa Ana (1-5) and Costa Mesa (SR -55) freeways. In considering additional analysis, the applicant submitted a greenhouse gas study to indicate that the project will not negatively impact greenhouse gas reduction goals. As outlined in the accompanying staff report, the project is consistent with the City's General Plan and the MEMU regulating plan. Further, it is consistent with the density bonus provisions outlined in the City's Housing Opportunity Ordinance. The project site is located within city limits and is less than five acres in size. It is already in an urbanized setting surrounded by urban uses, and the project has not been identified as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species. Section 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana, after conducting the public hearing, hereby approves Site Plan Review No. 2017-09 and Density Bonus Agreement No. 2017-02 as conditioned in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated as though fully set forth herein. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated May 14, 2018, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 4t" day of June, 2018 by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: MCLOUGHLIN, MENDOZA, VERINO, NOES: Commissioners: BACERRA ABSENT: Commissioners: ALDERETE, CONTRERAS-LEO ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: ***Signature page follows*** Resolution No. 2018-20 Page 7 of 11