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2525 North Main Street January 14, 2019 Page 24 Table 13: Public Notification Public Notification & Community Outreach Required Measures A Sunshine Ordinance Community Meeting was held on November 15, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A total of 263 people signed in. A public notice will be posted on the project site on January 4, 2019. Notification by mail will be mailed on January 4, 2019 to all property owners and occupants within 500 feet of the project site and notification will be provided to all interested parties that have requested to receive a notice with contact information on file with the City Newspaper posting will be published in the Orange County Register on January 4, 2019. Conclusion Staff is supportive of General Plan Amendment No. 2018‐01 and Amendment Application No. 2018‐10 for the site as redevelopment of the site with a residential development will provide additional housing in a prime location that is accessible to retail and employment opportunities with multimodal transportation options and the project provide general fund revenue. In addition, public benefits of the Development Agreement include: public art, monetary contribution to the Santiago Park Maintenance & Improvement Fund, access to on‐site amenities for Park Santiago residents, security patrol of the residential neighborhood and Santiago Park, assistance in designating the Park Santiago Neighborhood Association as a historic district, and monetary contribution to Park Santiago Neighborhood Improvements and Traffic Calming and Parking, for improvements such as street calming, traffic diversion, entry monuments, and street light retrofits. The project will also enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability through the increase in property tax values as well as an increase in sales tax generated from the residents. Strategic Plan Alignment Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No. 3 Economic Development, Objective No. 2 (create new opportunities for business/job growth and encourage private development through new General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policies). Associate Planner SK/VF:sb S:Planning Commission/2010/1‐14‐19 Commented [DH81]: Not everyone signed in since the doors were opened late and only 2 tables were used to get everyone signed‐in. Over 450 people attended. Commented [DH82]: Street light retrofit has already been completed by the City. Commented [DH83]: Its in conflict with: General Plan Land Use Element: • Goal 3 Preserve and improve the character and integrity of neighborhoods. • Goal 4 Protect and enhance development sites and districts which are unique community assets that enhance the quality of life. OR in general, • Increase employment opportunities for local residents. OR • Maintain and enhance the diversity of the City’s economic base.