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commercial uses to support the active -urban subzone of the MEMU overlay plan. Future housing and active retail uses will benefit the neighborhood and promote the ability to live, work, shop, and play all within a short walk of each other. 3. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. The granting of the setback variance will not be detrimental to the public or surrounding properties. The 30 -foot setback in lieu of a maximum 10 -foot setback is necessary to accommodate emergency access and will serve a dual design purpose as open space for the residents. The variance will allow for the development of an undeveloped site consistent with the MEMU overlay plan. 4. That the granting of the variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the city. The project will not adversely affect the General Plan, but rather support its goals. The proposed project is consistent with Land Use Element Goal 1 (promote a balance of land uses to address basic community needs) and Goal 2 (promote land uses which enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability) by providing a high-intensity mixed-use residential and commercial development consistent with the vision of the area and surrounding land use designations. The variance allows the development of the project in a mid to high-rise built environment and provides housing in close proximity to support nearby commercial uses. 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 Land Use Resolution No. 2018 -XX Page 4 of 10 75A-130