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1. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2006-02. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2010-01, ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2010- . 01 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2005-09 (TRANSIT ZONING CODE) (Continued from the May 27, 2010 Planning Commission meeting by a vote of 5:1:1 (No Vote from Commissioner Yrarrazaval and Commissioner Betancourt abstained]). Filed by the City of Santa Ana for the Transit Zoning Code (Specific Development Nos. 84A and 84B) located in the central urban core of Santa Ana, west of Interstate 5, north of First Street, between Grand Avenue and Flower Street and south of Civic Center Drive and the Station District Development Project. PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER May 15, 2010 PUBLISHED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER: May 14, 2010 PUBLICLY NOTICED: May 13, 2010 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council: Adopt a resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report No. 2006- 02 prepared for the proposed Transit Zoning Code (SD 84A and 84B) and the proposed redevelopment of properties owned by the Santa Ana Redevelopment Agency in the Station District (collectively, the Proposed Project); adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, adopting the CEQA Facts, Findings and a Statement of Overriding Considerations; and approving the Proposed Project. 2. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2010-01. 3. Adopt an ordinance approving amendments to various zoning provisions of Santa Ana Municipal Code Chapter 41 (ZOA No. 2010-01). 4. Adopt an ordinance approving the creation of Specific Development No. 84, approving the rezoning of properties from various zones to Specific Development No. 84 repealing Specific Development No. 30, 37, 47 and 71, and amending the height exemption areas map (AA No. 2005-09). 5. Adopt a resolution approving Transit Zoning Code Architectural Style Guidelines and Transit Zoning Code Street Network Concepts. Planning Manager Haluza presented the staff report and recommendation. Ms Haluza introduced Cesar Vargas who was available to provide simultaneous Spanish translation during the public hearing. Written communications were received in support of the project from John Hsu, and Medardo Rivas, Secretary at Pentecostal Church of God. In opposition of the project was a letter from Eric P. Altman with the Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development (OCCORD). A request to postpone was received from Zeke Hernandez with the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). The public hearing was opened. Public Comments: Ana Urzua with OCCORD/Sacred organizations voiced concern for need of a community benefits agreement for the displaced residents. Jeff Dickman, resident at 1218 North French Street and Friends of the Lacy Neighborhood representative, commented on Alternatives No. 4 and No. 5 and encouraged sending document back to staff to address preservation, rehabilitation Planning Commission Minutes 2 May 27, 2010