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SPR No. 2016-03, VA No. 2017-05, VA No. 2017-06 December 11, 2017 Page 6 settings. As residential uses are built closer to commercial uses, individuals rely on easier traveling methods such as walking and bicycling. As the City continues to update streets and circulation plans to reduce speeds, incorporate bike lanes and larger sidewalks, and improve transit opportunities, the demand for parking will change. As of December 4, 2017, the applicantlowner has agreed to staffs recommendation of 1.8 spaces per unit. In order to satisfy the parking recommendation, the applicant would have to comply with one of the following options, subject to review and approval by the Planning Division: - Revise the plans to provide 23 additional onsite parking spaces - Revise the plans to reduce the number of units by 13 (247 units) - Revise the plans with a combination of adding parking and reducing number of units Building Setback The applicant is requesting approval to permit a 30 -foot side yard setback in lieu of a maximum 10 - foot side yard setback along the south property line. The intent of the MEMU standard was to facilitate building articulation and maximize building form. However, due to fire safety issues related to building construction and access, the site necessitates a fire lane along the south and west sides of the building, thus requiring a greater building setback from the property lines. The fire lane will provide access for a fire truck to stage and adequately serve the property during emergencies. Additionally, the setback area will be designed to accommodate open space for the residents and their guests with the inclusion of trees, landscaping, decorative paving, and seating. Residents may use this area for their pets, walking/running paths, and other recreational activities such as yoga or bocce ball. Table 5: CEQA, Strategic Plan Alignment and Public Notification & Community Outreach CEQA, Strate tc Plan Ali nment; and Public Notification & Community Outreach = CEQA. . ,., _ - CEQA Type Class 32 Categorical Exemption/Sec. 15332 — In -Fill Development Projects Reason(s) The Class 32 exemption applies to projects characterized as infill development meeting Exempt or Analysis the following conditions: 1. The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulation; 2. The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses; 3. The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species; 4. Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and 5. The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. The project site and type of development proposed are already addressed in the previously approved environmental impact report (EIR) for the MEMU overlay district (EIR No. 2006-01). However, a'Class 32 exemption is required for the project because the original EIR did not require a greenhouse gas study. The applicant submitted a greenhouse gas study to indicate that the project will not negatively impact greenhouse gas reduction goals. In addition, a health risk assessment (HRA) was prepared to identify any impacts from developing a residential community adjacent to a freeway. The HRA 75A-14