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Appeal No. 2019-02, ER No. 2017-140 & AA No. 2019-02 July 16, 2019 Page 5 Environmental Analysis In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Mitigated Negative Declaration (Environmental Review No. 2017-140) with technical studies was prepared for the project (Exhibit 5). No areas of unavoidable impacts were identified as resulting from the construction or operation of the proposed project. The project requires adoption and approval of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), which contains mitigation measures to address biological resources, geology and soils, noise, transportation, and hazards and hazardous materials (Exhibit 5). On May 8, 2019 the draft MND was circulated to interested parties and the notice of 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 Hall, Main Library, and on the project webpage on the City's website. No comments were received that would result in an impact or require additional mitigation measures. Table 1: Public Notification & Community Outreach Public Notification & Community Outreach Notification by mail was mailed to all property owners/occupants Notification by mail within 500 feet of the project site, and interested parties, on July Required Measures 5, 2019. Newspaper posting Newspaper posting was published in the Orange County Reporter on July 5, 2019. Sunshine Meeting Sunshine Ordinance community meetings were held on December 12, 2017 and on February 8, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Monte Vista Elementary (2116 West Monte Vista Avenue) in accordance with the provisions of the City's Sunshine Ordinance. A total of 7 members of the public attended both meetings. The applicant provided all the required information to the City after the meeting. Two attendees completely opposed the construction of a 7-Eleven convenience store and gas station and stated that the City already has too many of them. The remainder of the participants raised concerns about safety, potential traffic impacts, and the sale of alcoholic beverages. The sale of alcoholic beverages at this location is not allowed per the City's alcoholic beverage ordinance. A Traffic Site Analysis (TSA) was prepared for the project and reviewed by the Public Works Agency and it was determined that no significant and unavoidable impacts would be generated by the project. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #3 - Economic Development, Objective #2 (create new opportunities for business/job growth and encourage private development through new General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policies). 75B-5