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MND No. 2015-14, GPA No. 2017-03, TTM No. 2017-04 & VAR No. 2017-10 May 13, 2019 Page 7 The variance for open space provides flexibility in the design and will not be detrimental to the public or adversely affect the General Plan. Furthermore, the project complies with the requirements for common open space and is located across the street from Centennial Regional Park which can be utilized for recreational activities. Although the private open space requirements are not met when the strict application of the code is applied, there is private open space for each unit and an ample amount of common open space that will provide opportunities for casual social interactions and recreational activities. Floor Plans Section 41-286(a) of the townhome standards requires a minimum of 40 percent of the living area to be accessible from the ground level. The intent of the standard is to provide direct ground floor access to each unit and to minimize aesthetic concerns related to outdoor stairwells and second story entries found in older multi -unit developments. As proposed, 14 units will have living space (approximately 400 square feet — 20 percent) on the ground floor, however three units do not have living space on the ground floor, but a landing that leads to a staircase to the upper floors. Providing tuck under garages creates a challenge in providing both parking and a large portion of living area on the first level. It is not anticipated that the proposed floor plan configuration will affect the aesthetics or function of the project. Table 3: CEQA, Strategic Plan Alignment, and Public Notification & Community Outreach CEQA, Strategic Plan Alignment,: and Public • Notification & Community Outreach "CEQA: 1 . A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) Environmental Review No. 2015-14 with technical studies (traffic study, air quality and greenhouse gas emissions analysis, Phase I site assessment, preliminary water quality management plan) was prepared for the project. No areas of significant impact were determined from the construction or operation of the proposed project for agriculture and forestry, biology, cultural resources and mineral CEQA Type resources. A less than significant impact would result from the construction or operation of the proposed project to aesthetics, air quality, geology greenhouse gas emissions, hazards, hydrology and water quality, land use planning, population and housing, public services, recreation, transportation/traffic, tribal resources, and utilities. Noise impacts due to the vehicular noise from Edinger Avenue were found to be less than significant with the Implementation of a mitigation measure to provide noise barriers for the exterior patios exterior noise limited to 65 dBa CNEL for the yards along Edinger Avenue). On June 11, 2018 the draft MND was circulated to interested parties and the notice of Public Notification intent was published in the Orange County Register and posted with the County of Orange Clerk. The draft MND was available for public review at the Santa Ana City Hail, Main Library, and on the project web a e on the Cit 's website. Strat_eghcPlan AlignenL Goal(s), Policy or 3, 2 (create new opportunities for business/job growth and encourage private development Policies through new General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policies) ` -. Public Notification & CornmunityOutreach Required Measures Site posting A public noticed was posted on the project site on March 15, 2019. 75H-13