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EIR No. 2005-01, AA No. 2005-02, VTTM No. 2005-05, SPR 2005-04 and SN No. 2005-01 October 10, 2005 Page 5 measures. The study prepared to evaluate the issue concluded that in order to meet the City's exterior noise standard, a 50-foot high sound wall would be required. The City determined that a 50-foot high wall would not be feasible due to the aesthetic impact to the community. The proposed 20-foot high sound wall will reduce the noise level from an estimated 72.2 CNEL to 66.8 CNEL. The proposed wall will minimize noise impacts, but not reduce them to a less than significant level, therefore resulting in an adverse environmental impact. CEQA requires the decision makers to balance the economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits of the proposed project against its unavoidable environmental impacts when determining whether to approve a project. If the specific benefits of a proposed project outweigh the unavoidable adverse environmental effects, the adverse effects may be considered acceptable. As a result, the adoption of a Statement of Overriding Considerations is required prior to approving the project. Amendment Application and Specific Development The Santa Ana Municipal Code establishes regulations for the creation of Specific Development zoning districts. The purpose of the Specific Development is to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the City by encouraging the use of innovative planning concepts and principles, promoting and enhancing the value of properties, and encouraging orderly development for a planned residential project. The proposed Specific Development No. 77 (Exhibit 9) will follow closely the standards established in the Single-family Residence (Rl) zoning district, but will incorporate standards to allow certain flexibility in the development of this project. In addition, standards to allow flexibility in the design of the common areas and private road will also be incorporated. These standards include: 1. Limit the permitted and conditionally permitted uses to residential uses only. 2. Allow a maximum height of 35 feet to allow traditional architectural styles with steep roof slopes and to allow the use of the attic for living purposes. 3. Allow for the installation of personalized landscape by the new owners. 4. Establish development and maintenance standards for a secondary access road and common open space. 75C-7