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3 <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTE September 14, 2020 <br />2. DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2020-03 FOR THE UPDATE TO THE <br />SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN <br /> <br />LOCATION: Citywide <br /> <br />REQUEST: Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comments on the Draft <br />Environmental Impact Report and potential environmental impacts associated with the <br />development project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines <br />Section 15087(i). <br /> <br />Planning Manager Fregoso provided a staff presentation. <br /> <br />Recording Secretary provided a summary of written correspondence received. <br /> <br />Chair McLoughlin opened the Public Hearing. The following individuals spoke on the <br />matter: <br /> <br />• Dale Helvig commented on that Master Plan, the housing element, and parkland. <br />• Diane Fradkin commented on high density, COVID concerns, parkland, and <br />population housing density alternatives. <br /> <br />There were no other speakers and the Public Hearing was closed. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding parkland, land acquisition, environmental impacts, <br />quality of life for residents, Master Plan, and the process for updating the General Plan as <br />needed to adjust for future changes. <br /> <br />Executive Director Thai advised Commission that the public comment period for the Draft <br />Environmental Impact Report will be extended until October 6, 2020. <br /> <br /> <br />***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR*** <br /> <br /> <br />WORK STUDY CALENDAR <br /> <br />2. DISCUSSION ON THE 2020 GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS. <br /> <br />Senior Planner McCann provided a presentation which included information on the <br />following: <br /> <br />• Purpose and Elements <br />• Community Element <br />• Circulation Element <br />• Economic Prosperity Element <br />• Public Services Element <br />• Conservation Element <br />• Open Space Element <br />• Noise Element <br />• Safety Element <br />• Historic Preservation Element