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Resolution No. 2019-xx Page 2 of 9 WHEREAS, the Project and the use that the Developer proposes in connection with the Property have been extensively reviewed and considered by the City, and such proposed development and use have been found to accommodate the City’s recommendations and suggestions in order to protect the public’s interest to enhance the desirability of such proposed development and use. The terms and conditions of this Development Agreement have been found to be fair, just and reasonable, and the City has concluded that the pursuit of the Project will serve the interests of the City; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that by entering into the Development Agreement: (i) the City will promote orderly growth and quality development on the Property in accordance with the goals and policies set forth in the General Plan; and, (ii) significant benefits will be created for City residents and the public generally from increased employment, housing, parks and/or park improvements; and WHEREAS, Environmental Impact Report No. 2018-01 (State Clearinghouse No. 2018021031) for the proposed Project was circulated between August 7, 2018 and October 4, 2018; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Impact Report analyzed the impacts related to the proposed amendment to the zoning map and adoption of Specific Development No. 93; and WHEREAS, the City and Developer have reached mutual agreement and desire to voluntarily enter into the Development Agreement to facilitate development of the Project subject to the conditions and requirements set forth therein; and WHEREAS, the terms and conditions of the Development Agreement have undergone review by the Planning Commission at a publicly noticed hearing and have been found to be fair, just, and reasonable, and consistent with the General Plan; and WHEREAS, the proposed Project will not adversely affect the General Plan, as amended by General Plan Amendment No. 2018-06, as is expressly set forth in the Request for Planning Commission Action dated January 14, 2019, together with all supporting documents, including but not limited to, proposed resolutions, which are incorporated herein by this reference. NOW THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE, FIND AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. CEQA. The requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act have been satisfied in that a Final Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program have been prepared for the Project, including the Development Agreement, and the Planning Commission has recommended that the City Council certify the Environmental Impact Report and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. 2-122