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Cumulative Projects. Kimley-Horn clearly states the cumulative analysis methodology, which is based on information gathered from several sources. We often recommend using both methods set forth In Section 1513O(b) of the CEQA Guidelines which allows the use of a list of past, present, and reasonably anticipated future projects that could produce cumulative impacts, or a summary of projections contained within an adopted general plan or related planning document that considers regional conditions. If agreed by the City, each section of the EIR will include its own cumulative impact analysis. This is our preferred format because each topical area will have its own applicable cumulative area for consideration. For instance, for air quality, the applicable cumulative area under consideration is the South Coast Air Basin, whereas the area of consideration for education is limited to the two school districts that serve Santa Ana students. Environmental Analysis. For each topical issue addressed, the EIR will contain a discussion of the following: analysis methods; physical environment in the project area; regulatory framework applicable to the project; thresholds of significance based on the City's environmental checklist; significant direct and indirect environmental effects; mitigation measures; and the level of significance prior to and after any mitigation. The EIR will clearly identify significant environmental effects anticipated for each environmental issue. If desired, the EIR will differentiate among features of the Project Design Features (e.g., project components intended to preclude the occurrence of impacts); Regulatory Requirements (e.g., codes, regulations, and other requirements that would apply to a project regardless of CEQA); and mitigation measures (e.g., measures required to reduce an environmental impact). For each topical issue, the EIR will identify the level of significance prior to and after mitigation, based on the established thresholds. Project effects that cannot be mitigated to a level considered less than significant are identified. Kimley-Horn can provide the following analyses that are applicable to projects in the City of Santa Ana: AestheticsNisual Impact Analysis (including visual simulations, shade/shadow analyses, and project renderings) » Agricultural Resources Air Quality and Health Risk Assessments » Biological Resources Cultural Resources (with subconsultants) » Tribal Cultural Resources Including AS 52 and SB 18 consultation » Geology and Soils (with subconsultants) » Greenhouse Gas Emissions Energy Hazards and Hazardous Materials (including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments) » Hydrology and Drainage » Land Use and Planning » Noise and Vibration » Population, Housing, and Employment n Public Services and Utilities/Service Systems (including infrastructure planning and design) n Recreation (including landscape plans, trail plans, and park master plans) » Transportation and Parking » Water Quality Alternatives. Consistent with CEQA Guidelines requirements, the EIR will include a reasonable range of alternatives qualitatively and/or quantitively comparing the environmental impacts of each alternative to the proposed project. Kimley-Horn will work with City staff to identify an appropriate range of alternatives. The evaluation for each alternative will include a summary statement identifying the feasibility of implementing the alternative and the alternative's ability to meet project objectives. Alternatives considered but eliminated from further consideration will also be documented. The Alternatives section will identify the environmentally superior alternative in accordance with CEQA requirements. Response to Comments. Kimley-Horn develops appropriate, fact -based responses to environmental comments provided on an EIR or Mitigated Negative Declaration. Comment letters will be bracketed into discrete questions for response. Where multiple comments are received on the same Issues, topical responses will be prepared. The Responses to Comments section will include an introduction describing the public review process; a list of commenters; and copies of all written comments and minutes from public hearings where comments were received; written responses to environmental comments; and an Errata, if needed. Responses to comments are finalized upon receipt of City comments. City of Santa Ana Planning Division I EVOC77014.2020 KimleyoHorn