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Resolution No. 2019-xx Page 4 of 10 deck on the sixth-level, private open space, and redesigned the intersection of Main Street and Walkie Way/Santiago Park Drive to provide access to the project on a 5.93- acre site; and WHEREAS, on August 12, 2019, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider redevelopment of the 5.93-acre site with 655,826 square feet of total development, including 386,444 square feet of residential buildings that would provide 347 for-rent multi-family residential units and a 269,382 square foot central parking/fitness center/club room structure, the EIR, Development Agreement No. 2018-01, General Plan Amendment No. 2018-06, and Amendment Application No. 2018-10 and solicited comments on the EIR. At the meeting, seventy-seven (77) members of the expressed opposition; nine (9) supported the project, and one speaker was neutral. In addition, one-hundred (100) written comments were received with six (6) in support and ninety-four (94) in opposition. After hearing all relevant testimony from staff, the public and the City’s consultant team, the Planning Commission vote resulted in an impasse; and WHEREAS, in October 2019, in response to comments received the Applicant submitted revised plans including redevelopment of the 5.93-acre site with 444,534 square feet of total development, including 277,281 square feet of residential buildings that would provide 256 for-rent multi-family residential units and a 167,253 square foot central parking structure and a 292 space surface level parking lot which also reduced the Project’s height, increased the Project’s setbacks, and modified the Project entrance (“Modified Project”); and WHEREAS, October 18, 2019, the City gave public notice of a Planning Commission public hearing for consideration of General Plan Amendment No. 2018-06 by advertising in the Orange County Register a newspaper of general circulation, and on October 17, 2019 by mailing to owners of property and residents within 500 feet of the Project and posting on the project site; and WHEREAS, on October 28, 2019, the Planning Commission held a public hearing for consideration of for consideration of General Plan Amendment No. 2018-06, at which time all persons wishing to testify were heard and the Project was fully considered; and WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. NOW THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE, FIND, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the following environmental documents have been prepared and made available to the public: Draft and Final Environmental Impact Report No. 2018-01 for the Magnolia at the Park Multi-Family Residential Project, Clarification to the 2525 N. Main Street (Magnolia at the Park) Multi-Family Residential 2-620