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Minor adjustments to any of the development standards or regulations such as modification of wall heights for noise attenuation purposes, modification of allowable encroachments into setbacks, etc. that are specifically allowed under the Development Regulations of this Specific Plan; Minor changes to the architectural or landscape design guidelines, which guidelines are intended to be conceptual in nature and flexible in implementation; Modification of any design element in this Specific Plan that improves circulation, reduces grading, improves drainage, improves infrastructure, or provides similar utility and reduces operations and maintenance costs or improves the level of sustainability; The minor modifications described and listed above are not comprehensive. Any modification that is deemed by the Planning and Building Agency Executive Director to be in substantial conformance with the purpose and intent of the Specific Plan shall be permitted. The documentation of substantial conformance may include text and/or maps which describe the nature of all proposed modifications or adjustments to the Specific Plan. This application of substantial conformance with the adopted Specific Plan shall undergo any necessary technical review by City agencies as the Planning and Building Agency Executive Director or designee deems necessary. Adjustments to the phasing of development shall not require a minor modification to the Specific Plan. Action No public hearing shall be required for a finding of Substantial Conformance. The Planning and Building Agency Executive Director or his or her designee shall be the review and approval authority for a finding of Substantial Conformance. The Executive Director's findings shall be provided by written notice to the Applicant I'-r ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION 1 5 approving, conditionally approving, or denying the determination of Substantial Conformance. The Executive Director's decision shall be final, subject to the appeal procedures established by the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Findings The following findings shall be required for a Substantial Conformance Determination: The modifications are consistent with the goals and intent of the Specific Plan; The physical characteristics of the site have been adequately assessed, and proposed building sites are of adequate size and shape to accommodate proposed uses and all other features of development; There is supporting infrastructure, existing or available, consistent with the requirements of the Specific Plan, to accommodate the development without significantly lowering service levels; and The development resulting from the Substantial Conformance Determination will not have a substantial adverse effect on surrounding property or the permitted use thereof, and will be compatible with the existing and planned land uses, as well as the character of the surrounding area. 5.1.7 Amendments to the Specific Plan Substantial modifications to the Specific Plan would require an Amendment. A minor modification or adjustment to the MainPlace Specific Plan listed in the section above would not require a Specific Plan Amendment. An amendment to the Specific Plan is required if the following occur: Changes to the overall Specific Plan boundaries to include properties not included in the Specific Plan at the time of MAINPLACE SPECIFIC PLAN 1 5-3