75A - PH - EIR AND AMEND GENERAL PLAN 555 E MEMORY LN

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EIR No. 2010 -01, AA No. 2014 -01, GPA No. 2014 -01 April 14, 2014 Page 8 The EIR, as required by CEQA, contains 1) an initial study; 2) a project description; 3) a description of the environmental setting, potential environmental impacts, mitigation measures for any significant effects, and consistency with plans and policies; and 4) names of preparers. The mitigation measures included in this EIR are designed to reduce or eliminate the potentially significant environmental impacts described herein. The scope of the EIR evaluates the proposed project's effects on the following resource topics: aesthetics, air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land use and planning, noise, population and housing, public services, recreation, transportation and traffic, and utilities and service systems. The City prepared a draft EIR and published the Notice of Availability (NOA) in the Orange County Register as well as posted the NOA at the Orange County Clerk's office on March 11, 201 Q. The City circulated the draft 'EIR for a 45 -day public review between March 1, 2010 and April 15, 2010. The draft EIR was available for public review at the Santa Ana City Hall, the City of Santa Ana Main Library, and on the City's website. This EIR is intended to provide a forum to air and address comments pertaining to the analysis contained in the draft EIR and to provide an opportunity for clarification, corrections, or minor revisions to the EIR as needed. Comments were received during the public review period. Pursuant to Section 15088 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the City, as the lead agency for the project, has reviewed all comments received on the document. As a result of the environmental analysis, no significant impacts were found from the construction of the proposed project. Mitigation measures have been provided to address potential environmental impacts, with a list of these mitigation measures found within the attached Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. Mitigation measures have been outlined to address potential impacts on air quality, noise, transportation and traffic, utilities and service systems, and climate change (Exhibit 12). Conclusion Based on the provided analysis, staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution certifying Final Environmental Impact Report No. 2010 -01 and approve the mitigation monitoring program for the Park View and Town and Country Manor; adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2014 -01; and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2014 -01 for Specific Development No. 87 (SD -87). Vince Fregoso, AIq _. Acting Planning Manager vflrapods\Town and CountryUR2010 -01 &AA2014 -01 &GPA2014- 01.041414.pc 75A -10