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VTTM No. 2014 -01 January 12, 2015 Page 6 Public Notification On November 11, 2014, the applicant held a community meeting in accordance with the provisions of the Santa Ana Sunshine Ordinance (Ordinance No, NS- 2838). Approximately 15 local residents and property owners attended the meeting, as well as the project developers, architects and City staff. Attendees asked questions to address topics such as parking, zoning, site attributes, construction activities and traffic. Attendees also expressed support for the sale of the units to individual property owners. Following the meeting, the applicant provided an affidavit to City staff containing meeting information, minutes, and a statement that the meeting was held in compliance with the Sunshine Ordinance's requirements. The project is located within the boundaries of the Riverview West Neighborhood Association. Staff contacted the president of the Riverview West Association as well as the nearby Santa Anita Neighborhood Association to ensure that they were notified of this project and to identify any areas of concern. Neither president identified any concerns with the proposed project. The project site was also posted with a notice advertising this public hearing, a notice was published in the Orange County Reporter, and mailed notices were sent to all property owners and tenants within 500 feet of the project site. At the time of this printing, no correspondence, either written or electronic, had been received from any members of the public. CEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the recommended action has been determined to be adequately evaluated in the previously certified EIR No. 2014 -01 as per Sections 15162 and 15168 of the CEQA guidelines. All mitigation measures in EIR No. 2014 -01 and associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) have been enforced and continue to apply to the proposed project. As required by the MMPR, a traffic impact analysis was performed to analyze any potential changes in area traffic as a result of the proposed development. The study concluded that no additional significant impacts that would trigger the requirement for additional environmental review. Strategic Plan Alignment Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No. 3 Economic Development, Objectives No. 2 (create new opportunities for business /job growth and encourage private development through new General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policies) and No. 5 (leverage private investment that results in tax base expansion and job creation citywide) of the Santa Ana Strategic Plan. Moreover, approval of this item supports Goal No. 5 Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objectives No. 3 (facilitate diverse housing opportunities and support efforts to preserve and improve the livability of Santa Ana neighborhoods) and No. 4 (support neighborhood vitality and livability). 32A -8