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EXHIBIT 2 SPR No. 2017-09/DBA No. 2017-02 May 21, 2018 Page 10 CEQA, Strategic Plan Alignment, and Public Notification & Community Outreach 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 (I- 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 this 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. Strategic Plan Alignment Goal(s) and Policy(s) Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No. 3 (Economic Development) Objective No. 2 of creating new opportunities for businesstjob growth and encourage private development through new General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policies. The item also supports Goal 5 (Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability) Objective No. 3 to facilitate diverse housing opportunities and support efforts to preserve and improve the livability of Santa Ana neighborhoods. Public Notification & Community Outreach Required Measures A public notice was posted on the project site on May 25, 2018. Notification by mail was mailed to all property owners and occupants within 500 feet of the project site on May 25, 2018. Newspaper posting was published in the Orange County Reporter on May 25, 2018. The applicant held a Sunshine Ordinance community meeting on September 7, 2016 at the Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac School. Two members of the public attended: a schoolteacher from the facility and a representative from the City of Tustin. Both voiced their support for the project. No additional communications regarding the meeting were received after. The Lyon Street Neighborhood Association was contacted by phone to identify any areas Additional Measures of concern. At the time this report was printed, no issues of concern were raised regarding this application. Conclusion Based on the analysis provided within this report, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2017-09 and Density Bonus Agreement Application No. 2017-02 as conditioned. Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP Senior Planner Z I •.