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SPR No. 2016-03, VA No. 2017-05, VA No. 2017-06 December 11, 2017 Page 7 CEQA,.Strate is Plan Alignment, and Public Notification & COMmunitv Outreach recommends that the project incorporate certain window design features on freeway - facing elevations for all units adjacent to the 1-5 freeway, and that the project install air filtration systems throughout. As outlined in this staff report, the project is consistent with the City's General Plan and the MEMU regulating plan. The proposed project has been found by the City's development review agencies to not create any adverse impacts. The building is on a site that is not designated by federal, state, or local agencies to be an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern. The cumulative impact of this project will not be significant as the project site Is located within city limits and is less than five acres in size. It is already In an urbanized selling surrounded by urban uses. In addition, the property is already served by roads and utilities, and will not create any adverse impacts such as noise, traffic, or safety concerns. There is no reasonable possibility that the project will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. The project is not located within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway and will not result in damage to scenic resources. As a result, Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2017-124 will be filed for this ro'ect. Goal(s) and Policy(s) Approval of this item supports the Citys efforts to meet Goal No. 3 (Economic Development) Objective No. 2 of creating new opportunities for businessljob growth and encoura a private development through new General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policies. Public Notification':& Communit Outreach' Required MeasuresA puolic notice was posted on the project site on November 30, 2017. Notification by mail was mailed to all property owners and occupants within 500 feet of the ro'ect site on November 30, 2017. News WP -e. postin was ublished in the Orange County Reporter on December 1, 2017. The applicant held a Sunshine Ordinance community meeting on November 2, 2016 at Avila's EI Ranchito restaurant. Five members of the public attended. Primary concerns were regarding parking and traffic. The applicant has provided parking demand and traffic impact analysis reports to address the concerns and the project's potential impacts. Conclusion Based on the analysis provided within this report, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 2016-03, Variance No. 2017-05, and Variance No. 2017-06 as conditioned. JA:sb S-t%miirig CmmisslWI2017112-11-171SPR16-03VA17-05 260 N Cabrillo Exhibits: 1. Resolution 2. Vicinity Zoning and Aerial View 3. Site Photo 75A-15