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Resolution No. 2022-34 Page 2 of 4 WHEREAS, by separate City Council action and following a finding of conformity with the City’s General Plan by the Planning Commission, the City desires to vacate the Vacation Area. NOW THEREFORE, BE IS RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana as follows: Section 1. The Planning Commission hereby determines that the proposed vacation of the Vacation Area, as shown on Exhibit A, is in conformance with the City’s 2022 General Plan. The decision is based upon the Request for Planning Commission Action dated December 12, 2022, and exhibits attached thereto, and the public testimony, written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. The proposed vacation is in conformance with the Mobility Element of the City’s 2022-2045 General Plan as follows: x Goal M-3, Policy 3.7 (Complete Streets Design). The proposed vacation of a dead- end, unimproved section of roadway will leave intact a portion of Edendale Court that is fully improved with pavement and sidewalks, and will not disrupt the existing streetscape or surrounding neighborhood. x Goal M-3, Policy 3.9 (Neighborhood Traffic). The proposed vacation of a dead- end, unimproved section of roadway contributes toward removal of street segments that could negatively impact neighborhood quality of life. The vacation of this segment will contribute toward calming neighborhood traffic, increasing safety, while leaving intact access for emergency response. x Goal M-4, Policy 4.6 (Roadway Capacity Alternatives). The proposed vacation of a dead-end, unimproved section of roadway promotes reduction in vehicle trips by eliminating the possibility of a future roadway connection through private properties from Ross Street to Birch Street. x Goal M-5, Policy 5.7 (Infrastructure Condition). The proposed vacation enhances travelway safety by removing an unimproved section of roadway while leaving existing improvements intact with full pavement and sidewalks. Section 2. The proposed vacation of the Vacation Area is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that it will have a significant impact on the environment. The proposed vacation is also exempt from CEQA review under section 15305 of the State CEQA Guidelines. [Signatures on the following page]