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to a previously certified EIR if only minor changes or additions are required to reflect the evaluation of a changed project. After certification of the SEIR, the City prepared an Addendum (2014 Addendum) to the SEIR analyzing the effects of development of 177 multi-family housing units on the project site. A memo was prepared by FirstCarbon Solutions (attached as Attachment 9) to evaluate the currently proposed project. The memo, which is considered a second Addendum to the SEIR, concluded that potential environmental impacts from the current project would be substantially similar to or reduced as compared to those disclosed in the 2014 Addendum. As such, with the implementation of mitigation identified in the 2014 Addendum and discussed therein, the current project would not result in any impacts beyond those considered in the Supplemental EIR. Therefore, the 2014 Addendum, in combination with this memo, satisfies the requirements of CEQA for the current project and no further environmental analysis is warranted. The SEIR included a Statement of Overriding Considerations for two significant and unavoidable impacts: development that would result from the General Plan Amendment and rezonings could potentially add traffic to two regional roadway segments such that that they would operate unacceptably under Cumulative Plus Project conditions; and development that would result from the General Plan Amendment and rezonings has the potential to adversely change the significance of historic resources ( staff notes that the subject site was not one of the housing sites that contained older structures that may be historic). The Council needs to make the same Statement of Overriding Considerations for this project. CONCLUSION Staffs analysis concludes that the project is consistent with the Housing Site Development Standards and Design Guidelines, with the exceptions referred to in this report, and is consistent with City policies for creating higher-density housing near transportation corridors. Staff believes that the proposed site plan and positioning of the buildings are appropriate for the subject property. The applicant has included an adequate amount of usable open space and landscaped areas within the project given the site constraints. Staff finds the building design to be attractive and that the architectural style, finish colors, and materials will complement the surrounding neighborhood. The project also would provide affordable ownership housing which would help the City meet its housing goals. Submitted by: Fis I Review: Approved y: Steve Kirk at ick Tina Olson Nelson Fialho Acting Direc or of Community Director of Finance City Manager Development Page 9 of 10