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building area, resulting in a significant loss of units and parking area. The Applicant intends to compensate for this reduction by providing a greater average square footage of private/common open space per unit on the project site. Second, for a project of this size and construction type, the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) requires 360 -degree circulation on the project site with minimum 20 -foot fire lanes. The addition of landscaping and walkways around the project perimeter results in the project not being able to meet the maximum 10 -foot side yard requirement. Further, for a project of this height, the MEMU requires a 100 -foot rear yard setback. Implementing this standard would result in the building being set back an additional 67 feet from the rear lot line, resulting in a significant loss of units and parking area. Third, if the project was designed with narrower driveways, the driveways would not conform to minimum standards established for fire ingress/egress by OCFA and for trash truck ingress/egress established by the Public Works Agency and Waste Management, the current waste collector contracted by the City. The Applicant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City of Santa Ana, its officials, officers, agents, and employees, from any and all liability, claims, actions or proceedings that may be brought arising out of its approval of this project, and any approvals associated with the project, including, without limitation, any environmental review or approval, except to the extent caused by the sole negligence of the City of Santa Ana. Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the recommendation is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32 "In -Fill Development Projects'). The Class 32 exemption applies to projects characterized as infill development meeting 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 is consistent with the City's General Plan and the MEMU regulating plan. The project meets several General Plan goals and policies, including the Land Use Element's Goal 2 (to encourage diversity of quality housing, affordability levels, and Resolution No. 2017-29 Page 5 of 9