75A - PH- RESO ONE BROADWAY PLAZA

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GPA No. 2020-01 & ZOA No. 2020-02 — One Broadway Plaza March 30, 2020 Page 8 Aesthetics will be adversely impacted as the height, mass and scale of the tower would significantly exceed the height of structures found in the area and would contrast with other nearby buildings. Additionally, the project will create morning shade and shadow impacts in the summer and winter months as well as afternoon shade and shadow impacts. These impacts will be to properties not currently affected by shade from nearby structures. Finally, cultural resources were found to be adversely impacted by the project. This project will result in significant adverse impacts associated with the removal of three historic structures and indirect impacts on the setting of the remaining historic structures. As a result of the impacts that cannot be mitigated to a less than significant level, adoption of a Statement of Overriding Considerations is required prior to approving the project. A Statement of Overriding Considerations is the process through which decision makers balance the economic, legal, social, and technological or other benefits of the proposed project against its unavoidable environmental impacts. Addendum Conclusions The One Broadway Plaza Project Addendum concludes no new or substantially greater impacts would occur with implementation of the proposed development when compared to those identified in the 2004 EIR. Therefore, the 2004 EIR's MMRP will continue to mitigate or lessen any impacts already identified by the 2010 EIR. Table 4: Strategic Plan Alignment and Public Notification & Community Outreach Strategic Plan Alignment, Public Notification, and Community Outreach each Public Notification & Community Outreach —A Required Measures community meeting was held on February 19, 2020 at Original Mike' —Restaurant in accordance with the provisions of the City's Sunshine Ordinance. Invitations/notices were mailed to property owners and occupants/tenants in a 500-foot radius from the project site. Approximately 40 members of the public attended, as well as 3 City staff. The applicant provided all the required information to the City after the meeting. Details from the community meeting were posted to the project's webpage at httl)s://www.santa- ana org/pb/planning-division/major-planning-projects and documents/onebroadwavp I aza. Notification by mail was mailed to all property owners, occupants, and other interested parties within 500 feet of the project site in accordance with SAMC requirements. Newspaper posting was published in the Orange County Register in accordance with SAMC requirements. Additional Measures - Staff has been in contact with interested groups and/or individuals regarding the proposed project. Conclusion The One Broadway Plaza development project, which was previously approved by the City Council and residents via referendum, will enhance and provide a positive reinforcement of the City's image around the Midtown area. The proposed project, through the development of a mixed -use tower 75A-13