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The Bowery Mixed-Use Project CEQA Findings of Fact City of Santa Ana 35 May 2020 Impact Finding: The Project would not include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment (Draft EIR at p. 5.13-7). Facts in Support of Findings: The project includes recreational facilities. The impacts of development of the recreational amenities are considered part of the impacts of the proposed Project as a whole and are analyzed throughout the various sections of the EIR. For example, activities such as excavation, grading, and construction as required for the park and recreational components of this Project are analyzed in the Draft EIR Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Noise, and Transportation Sections. In addition, while the Project would contribute park development fees pursuant to Municipal Code Sections 35-108, 35-110, and 35-111 to be used towards the future expansion or maintenance parks and recreational facilities, these fees are standard with every residential development, and the proposed Project would not require the construction or expansion of other recreational facilities that might have an adverse physical effect on the environment. As a result, impacts would be less than significant. M. Transportation Impact Finding: The Project would not conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines § 15064.3, subdivision (b) (Final EIR 5.14, Transportation, at p. 5.14-31). Facts in Support of Findings: As described in the Final EIR, a direct Project impact would occur if the Project generates a VMT/SP above 15 percent below the Countywide Average. The Project related VMT/SP is 5.14 and the Countywide Average VMT/SP is 14.71. Thus, the VMT/SP of the Project is 35 percent of the Countywide Average VMT/SP; and the Project would not generate VMT/SP above 15 percent below the Countywide Average. Thus, direct Project impacts related to VMT would be less than significant. In addition, the City’s screening criteria for VMT cumulative impacts, include project consistency with the RTP/SCS or results in an increase in VMT within the City. As shown on Final EIR Transportation Section Table 4.14-13, the Project results in a net decrease in VMT. Also, Table 5.14-14 shows that the Project’s VMT/SP is approximately 22 percent lower than the cumulative VMT/SP for the City. Therefore, the Project would not result in a negative effect on VMT/SP at the citywide level, and cumulative impacts would be less than significant. Impact Finding: The Project would not substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment) (Draft EIR at p. 5.14- 23). Facts in Support of Findings: The Project includes development of mixed uses that include residential, retail/restaurant commercial, and open space recreation. The Project includes community type uses and does not include any incompatible uses, such as farm equipment. The proposed Project would be accessed from one driveway on Red Hill Avenue and two driveways on Warner Avenue that provide direct access to parking areas. 3-57