Item 26 - Public Hearing Vista Heritage Charter School (601 North Fairview Street)

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Vista Heritage Charter School (601 North Fairview Street) January 16, 2024 Page 11 or eliminate these impacts. Pursuant to Section 15183(i)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines, a project is consistent with the GPU if the development density does not exceed what was contemplated and analyzed for the parcel(s) in the certified GPU EIR and complies with the associated standards applicable to that development density. Development density standards can include the number of dwelling units per acre, the number of people in a given area, floor area ratio (FAR), and other measures of building intensity, building height, size limitations, and use restrictions. The GPU identifies that the Interim Development Standard for the FLEX-1.5 area are those development standards outlined for the M1 zoning designation. The M1 zone provides for a variety of light industrial uses, including warehousing, manufacture, assembly, machine shops, wholesale businesses, and ancillary uses such as office uses that do not exceed thirty (30) percent of the gross floor area. The Project would result in a FAR of 0.14, which is within the projections of the GPU EIR, which evaluated a density of 1.5 FAR on the site. The GPU EIR adequately anticipated and analyzed the impacts of this Project, identified applicable mitigation measures necessary to reduce impacts of the Project, and the Project implements the applicable mitigation measures. The Project, therefore, qualifies for an exemption from additional environmental review as set forth in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183. The full exemption analysis is provided as Exhibit 7 of this report. Based on this analysis, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2023-40 will be filed for this project. ECONOMIC AND FISCAL IMPACTS To date, the proposed project has generated a total of 156 temporary employment opportunities, including environmental engineers, environmental remediation technicians, demolition crew, architects, engineers, development consultants, and an attorney. Additionally, the new administrative office will create ten permanent employment positions. Moreover, the applicant will pay approximately $46,235 in entitlement, plan check, and permit fees. There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. EXHIBIT(S) 1. Amendment Application Ordinance 2. Zoning Ordinance Amendment Ordinance 3. Vicinity Zoning and Aerial Map 4. Site Photo 5. Full Project Plans 6. Renderings 7. Environmental Analysis and Exemption 8. Community Meetings Documents 9. Parcel Map in Recording No. 86-284222 10. Planning Commission Agenda Packet with Public Comments City Council 26 —11 1/16/2024