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ONE BROADWAY PLAZA PROJECT EIR ADDENDUM <br />CITY OF SANTA ANA <br />5. Environmental Analysis <br />5.1 AESTHETICS <br />5.1.1 Summary of Previous Environmental Analysis <br />The Certified EIR determined that the mass and scale of the Approved Project would be taller than the existing <br />one to two-story structures on the Project Site and surrounding buildings. The mass and scale of the Approved <br />Project would be in contrast to the existing development pattern in the area and would be visible from many <br />areas across Santa Ana. However, the Approved Project's design would not visually degrade the project area, <br />and it would not obstruct views to or from parks, open space, or landmarks as none exist near the site. The <br />Approved Project would create shade and shadow impacts to adjacent land uses that are not impacted from <br />shade from land uses on the Project Site. Due to the Approved Project's size, the Certified EIR determined <br />that impacts to visual impacts and shade pattern would be significant and adverse. <br />The office tower and parking structure would be developed with non -reflective surfaces and would result in a <br />less than significant impact relating to glare. The Approved Project would introduce more light to the project <br />area that could impact adjacent land uses, however implementation of mitigation measure AS-1 would reduce <br />impacts to a less than significant level. <br />5.1.2 Impacts Associated with the Proposed Project <br />Would the Proposed Project: <br />Less Than <br />Significant <br />Substantial <br />Impact/No <br />Substantial <br />Change in <br />New <br />Changes or <br />Change in <br />Circum- <br />Information <br />New <br />Project <br />stances <br />Showing New <br />Information <br />Requiring <br />Requiring <br />or Increased <br />Requiring <br />Major EIR <br />Major EIR <br />Significant <br />Preparation of <br />Environmental Issues <br />Revisions <br />Revisions <br />Effects <br />an EIR <br />No Impact <br />a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a <br />scenic vista? <br />X <br />b) Substantially damage scenic resources, <br />including, but not limited to, trees, rock <br />outcroppings, and historic buildings within a <br />X <br />state scenic highway? <br />c) In non -urbanized area, substantially degrade <br />the existing visual character or quality of <br />public views of the site and its surroundings? <br />(Public views are those that are experienced <br />from publicly accessible vantage point.) If the <br />X <br />project is in an urbanized area, would the <br />project conflict with applicable zoning and <br />other regulations governing scenic quality? <br />d) Create a new source of substantial light or <br />glare which would adversely affect day or <br />X <br />nighttime views in the area? <br />Page 24 PlaceWorks <br />