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Site Plan Review No. 2014 -01 Tentative Parcel Map No. 2014 -01 May 12, 2014 Page 6 consolidate existing property lines and create condominium air space rights. It is a common lot type development with ownership of the commercial units and common area access, parking and landscaped areas. The property is zoned Specific Development No. 84 (SD -84) which allows both residential and commercial uses. The proposed commercial air space condominiums will create financial options for the property owner which will result in supporting the City's commercial base, The subdivision is consistent with the City's General Plan and complies with the Subdivision Map Act and is consistent with Chapters 34 and 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. No variances are required for the proposed project. Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC &Rs) addressing site drainage, reciprocal access, landscaping, maintenance and utility easements will be recorded prior to approval of the final map. The recording of the final map will also be required prior to the sale of any individual units. Communitv Meetincis, Public Notification and Outreach The project site is located near the boundaries of the Logan and Lacy Neighborhood Associations. A community meeting was held on October 21, 2013 per the requirements of the Sunshine Ordinance. The applicant presented the project to the neighborhood and approximately 40 residents attended the meeting. The neighborhood inquired about additional traffic, safety, project maintenance and additional apartment units in the immediate area. The applicant prepared responses to each area of concern and prepared a circulation analysis to address issues related to traffic and safety. The applicant also understood the desire for a varied mix of retail tenants and was open to exploring options for future tenants. In addition, the applicant had numerous meetings with representatives of the Logan and Lacy neighborhood and the Santiago Lofts. On February 10, 2014, the project was presented to the Planning Commission as a study session item. A second neighborhood meeting was held on February 25, 2014. City staff presented the latest drawings and presented the proposed schedule for the project. A few comments related to traffic impacts and affordable housing was added to the list of concerns. In addition, the neighborhood contacts of the Logan and Lacy Neighborhood Associations and the Santiago Lofts HOA were notified by phone and by mail 10 days prior to this public hearing. The project site itself was posted with a notice advertising this public hearing, a notice was published in the Orange County Reporter and mailed notices were sent to property owners and tenants within 500 feet of the project site, as well as concerned citizens listed on the Permanent Notification List. At the time of this printing, no additional areas of concern were raised, or has any correspondence, either written or electronic, been received from any members of the public. 75A -8