32A - PARCEL MAP - 1615 W POMONA ST

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Tentative Parcel Map No. 2Q15 -03 January 13, 2016 Page 3 parcel is located in an urbanized area, and there are no known fish or wildlife populations existing on the project site. The proposed subdivision will not have any detrimental effects upon the general public and qualifies for a categorical exemption under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Additional information is provided in the CEQA analysis section of this report. Finally, the design or improvements of the proposed project will not conflict with easements necessary for public access through or use of the property within the proposed project since there is no public access easement located within this property (Exhibit 7). Public Notification The project site is located within the boundaries of the Shadow Run Neighborhood Association. The president of this neighborhood association was contacted by staff and was notified by mail 10 days prior to this public hearing. In addition, the project site was pasted 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 areas of concern were raised, nor had any correspondence, either written or electronic, been received from the neighborhood president or from any members of the public. CEQA Compliance This project was reviewed in accordance with the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. The project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15303. This Class 3 exemption allows in -fill developments for the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures, such as the proposed project. The project entails subdividing an existing residential lot into two residential lots of roughly equal size and constructing one single- family residence on each lot. The project has been found by the City's development review agencies to not create any adverse impacts such as noise, traffic, or safety concerns. As a result, Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2014 -83 will be filed for this project. 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 -5