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GPA No. 2012-01 & AA No. 2012-01 <br />September 10, 2012 <br />Page 4 <br />Meeting fliers were also sent home with the students from Franklin Elementary and Lathrop <br />Intermediate Schools. Residents in favor of and or concerned with the project participated in the <br />discussions and surveys throughout the various community outreach efforts. The residents in favor <br />of the project commented that this additional open space would be a positive change for the <br />surrounding neighborhoods. One adjacent resident voiced a preference to maintain the property for <br />residential use. Suggestions for the park's future use included: rest area for bike trail, community <br />garden, rest room and walking or running space. Concerns were raised regarding children's safety <br />at the park due to the proximity of the street. Suggestions were made to consider enclosing the <br />park with a fence or adjusting the playground to allow more distance from the street(s). Parks and <br />Recreation staff is planning additional community meetings to refine and finalize the park design. <br />The designated contacts for the Neighborhood Associations were notified by mail 10 days prior to <br />this public hearing. The project site itself was posted with a notice advertising this public hearing, a <br />notice was published in the Orange County Reporter and mailed notices were sent to surrounding <br />property owners within 500 feet of the project site, as well as concerned citizens listed on the <br />Permanent Notification List. At the time of this printing, 11 electronic correspondences have been <br />received from members of the public voicing concerns regarding the proposed park. <br />CEQA Analysis <br />In conjunction with requirements for pursuing grant funding, and in accordance with the California <br />Environmental Quality Act, a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, <br />Environmental Review No. 2012-19 was approved and adopted by City Council on March 5, 2012. <br />The adopted Mitigate Negative Declaration included evaluation of the required general plan and zoning <br />amendments to facilitate the proposed new park. <br />Conclusion <br />Based on the analysis provided within this report, staff recommends that the Planning Commission <br />recommend that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment No. 2012-01 and Amendment <br />Application No. 2012-01. <br />Melanie G. McCann, AICP <br />Associate Planner <br />MM:jm <br />mm1ReporlsWMgpa12-01_aa12.01 Park.pc <br />75A-6