2005-016 - Statement of Overriding Considerations for the Property Located at 2725 North Main Street

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. . . City Place Focused Enyironmental Impact Report Findings and Facts in Support of Findings technological and/or other benefits outweigh the unavoidable significant adverse environmental impacts of the project. Section l5093(b) of the CEQA Guidelines provides that when the decision of a public agency results in the occurrence of significant adverse impacts that are identified in the Final EIR but are not substantially mitigated, the agency must state in writing the reasons to supports its actions based on the Fina] EIR and/or other information in the record. The reasons set forth below are based on the Final EIR and other information in the record. Based on the substantial evidence in the record, including but not limited to the Final EIR, the City finds that the benefits of the City Place project outweigh its unavoidable adverse environmental impacts and, furthermore, finds that such adverse environmental effects are acceptable. Each ofthe separate benefits of the project, as stated below, is determined to be, unto itself and independent of other project benefits, a basis for overriding all unavoidable adverse impacts identified in these Findings. The reasons for the approval of the project despite the occurrence of significant unavoidable adverse impacts related to short and long term air quality, and surface transportation are: I. The project would allow the City to achieve the objectives which avoiding or minimizing significant adverse environmental impacts to the extent feasible. The project will: . Result in the development of the site as a commercial and residential center that provides entertainment, shopping, dining and living opportunities for the residents of Santa Ana and surrounding areas . Maximize the advantages of the sites location on Main Street in terms of its yisibility and proximity to SR 22. . Develop the vacant project site with land uses to help meet the retail and residential needs within the northeastern area of the City of Santa Ana. . Expand live/work residential opportunities in the City of Santa Ana. . Provide commercial space suitable to attract retail tenants consistent with existing retail uses in the immediate]y surrounding areas. . Provide a project that is consistent with the commercial and residential uses in the surrounding area and to contribute to the continued revitalization of the northeastern area of the City of Santa Ana. 2. Approval oftbe project would bolster the economic and social bealth of the northemmost part of the City of Santa Ana by aiding in the re-establishment of businesses in the project area by stimulating and attracting private investment, thereby improving the City's economic health, employment opportunities and the tax base. 3. The project would be consistent with existing development in the area which reflects an urban environment preserving the aesthetics qualities of the City and helping to make the area a source of pride to people living and working in Santa Ana and for visitors to the City. C:\Documents and SettingslBKaufmanlLocal SeltingslTemporary Internet Files\OLKB\City Place findings. doc September 29.2004 Resolution 2005-016 Page 51 of 53 Page