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The tallest point on the buildings would be approximately 285 feet above the existing ground level,
<br />which is approximately 30 feet above sea level. Thus, the top of the tallest point on the buildings
<br />would be approximately 315 feet above sea level. Because the Project site is located 1.4 miles
<br />northwest of SNA and is not within the Airport's safety zone, the proposed Project would not result
<br />in a safety hazard. However, as shown on Figure 5.6-1, the Project site is located within the 200-
<br />foot-high imaginary surface area for SNA, and the proposed Project would extend to
<br />approximately 315 feet above sea level. Therefore, FAA notification for the proposed Project is
<br />required.
<br />In addition, the proposed Project would not result in hazards related to excessive glare, light, steam,
<br />smoke, dust, or electronic interference. Exterior lighting fixtures and security lighting would be
<br />installed in accordance with Municipal Code Division 3, Building Security Regulations, which includes
<br />specifications for shielding and intensity of security lighting. In addition, the proposed Project would
<br />not use highly reflective surfaces, and does not include large areas of glass on the buildings, as
<br />shown in the Project elevations, included in Draft Supplemental EIR Chapter 3.0, Project Description.
<br />Therefore, the proposed Project would not generate substantial sources of glare.
<br />As described in Draft Supplemental EIR Section 5.1, Air Quality, operation of the proposed
<br />residential and commercial uses would not generate substantial quantities of steam, smoke, or dust
<br />emissions. As described, dust emissions are regulated by AQMD requirements and construction
<br />related air quality emissions that could include steam, smoke, and dust emissions would be less than
<br />significant with implementation of the standard AQMD Rules listed in Draft Supplemental EIR Section
<br />5.1, Air Quality.
<br />The proposed Project consists of residential and commercial uses that would include the use of
<br />typical electronics, such as computers, televisions, and other electronics with wireless capability. The
<br />new residential and commercial uses on the site would use similar technology to those currently used
<br />on the site which do not cause electronic interference that could affect aircraft. Thus, impacts related
<br />to electronic interference with operations of the SNA would not occur.
<br />Due to the nature of the required City approvals (Le., the proposed Specific Plan and zoning
<br />amendment), the City of Santa Ana, pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 21676, sent the
<br />proposed Project to the ALUC for review for consistency with the AELUP. An ALUC hearing was held
<br />on July 20, 2023 and the Project was found to be inconsistent with the ALUC policies. However, in
<br />accordance with Public Utilities Code Section 21676(B), at the August 29, 2023 City Council
<br />Hearing, the City Council initiated the first step in the overrule process by providing notice to ALUC
<br />and the California Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics of the City's intention to
<br />overrule the ALUC's determination by providing the agencies with a Notice of Intent at least 45
<br />days in advance of the overruling action. The City of Santa Ana may override the ALUC
<br />determination by a two-thirds majority vote by the City Council at the City Council Hearing for the
<br />Project so long as the City Council make specific consistency findings in accordance with the Public
<br />Utilities Code Section 21670. The proposed Project would comply with this ALUC notification and
<br />all other applicable rules and regulations as they pertain to SNA and airport safety. Overall,
<br />because the proposed Project is not located within the SNA Airport Safety Zone or the SNA 60
<br />CNEL noise contour; and it would not result in hazards related to excessive glare, light, steam,
<br />smoke, dust, or electronic interference, the proposed Project would not introduce a safety hazard
<br />associated with airport operations for people residing, working, and visiting the Project site. Thus,
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