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EXHIBIT A 32.) In addition, as noted above, the Project would be required to have building foundations and pavement areas constructed in compliance with the CBC and the City's Municipal Code, which requires appropriate back fill, compaction of soils, and foundation design to ensure stable soils. Thus, the Project's impacts related to expansive soils would be less than significant. (Initial Study, p. 33.) 9.6.5 Septic Tanks Threshold: Would the Project have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? Finding: No impact. (DEIR, p. 2-6; Initial Study, p. 33.) Facts in Support of Finding: The Project site is currently connected to the City's sewer system, and the Project would also connect to existing sewers and would not use septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems. As a result, impacts related to septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems would not occur from implementation of the Project. 9.7 Greenhouse Gas Emissions 9.7.1 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Threshold: Would the Project generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment? Finding: Less than significant impact. (DEIR, p. 4.5-9 through 4.5-10.) Facts in Support of Finding: The Project would not generate significant amounts of GHG emissions, either directly or indirectly, that would have a significant impact on the environment. As further detailed in the DEIR, construction and operation of the Project would generate greenhouse gas emissions that are below the SCAQMD's threshold for greenhouse gas emissions. (DEIR, pp. 4.5-9 through 4.5-10.) In particular, as detailed in the DEIR, the Project's total net annual GHG emissions would be approximately 4.30 metric tons per year per service population, which would be less than the SCAQMD Tier 4 Option 3 threshold of 4.80 metric tons per year per service population. (DEIR, pp. 4.5-9 through 4.5-10.) For the reasons discussed above and the reasons discussed in the DEIR, impacts associated with this issue would be less than significant, and no mitigation is required. 9.7.2 Conflict with Applicable Plan, Policy, or Regulation Threshold: Would the Project conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gasses? Finding: Less than significant impact. (DEIR, p. 4.5-10 through 4.5-13.) Facts in Support of Finding: As detailed in the DEIR, the Project would not conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases. Indeed, the Project is consistent with the AB 32 Scoping Plan, SB 375, and the Santa Ana Climate Action Plan. Moreover, the Project would comply with state and federal programs that are designed to improve energy efficiency and reduce GHG emissions, including the California Title 24, California Energy Code, and the CALGreen Code. In complying with these measures and standards (including Title 24 standards relating to insulation, use of energy-efficient heating, ventilation and air condition equipment, solar -reflective Resolution No. Certification of the Magnolia at the Park EIR 75E-68 Page 30 of 71