32A - TRACT MAP - 1406 N HARBOR BLVD

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VTTM No. 2016-01 April 25, 2016 Page 4 The proposed subdivision is consistent with the Urban Neighborhood land use designation and density prescribed and all other elements of the General Pian. Specifically, the proposed subdivision is consistent with several policies within the Land Use Element of the General Plan, including: Policy 1.5 (Maintain and foster a variety of residential land uses in the City); Policy 1.7 (Support open space in underserved areas); and Policy 3.1 (Support development which provides a positive contribution to neighborhood character and identity). Moreover, the proposed subdivision conforms to the minimum requirements as well as meets the letter and intent of the State of California Subdivision Map Act provisions and is in keeping with the site plan review for the project as well as Chapters 34 and 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) are required for the project, which need to be approved by the City prior to the recordation of the final map. In addition, there are no physical constraints on the site that preclude development of the site. The proposed site consists of approximately 2.01 acres of land within the Harbor Mixed Use Transit Corridor Specific Plan (SP -2), which is physically suitable for the residential development as proposed. Access to the site will occur from a single point on Harbor Boulevard. The proposed subdivision will not cause any substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat. A program -level Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared pursuant to the California Environment duality Act for the new Harbor Mixed Use Transit Corridor Specific Plan that anticipated up to 2,000 residential units being built in the Specific Plan area. The project site is located in an urbanized area, and there are no known fish or wildlife populations existing on the project site. In addition, the proposed subdivision will not have any detrimental effects upon the general public. The short-term and long-term unavoidable adverse impacts identified in Environmental Impact Report No. 2014-01 were addressed by the adoption of a Statement of Overriding Considerations by the City Council. Any other negative or adverse impacts will be mitigated through mitigation measures identified in the EIR and conditions of approval for the subdivision map. 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. Public Notification On August 20, 2015, the applicant held a community meeting in accordance with the provisions of the Sunshine Ordinance (Ordinance No. NS -2838). Approximately six local residents and property owners attended the meeting, as well as the project developers, architects and City staff. Attendees asked questions on topics such as parking, traffic and ingress/egress, open space, and the scale of the overall development. 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. 32A-6