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Finding 3: Specific economic, social, or other considerations make infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the E1R. 409 Facts in Support of Finding The effect could be eliminated or substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the funding mechanisms and traffic-reducing mitigation measures identified in the Final EIR and incorporated into the project. However, as two of the intersections (1-405 at Harbor, and 1- 405 at Fairview) are within the jurisdiction of another agency (the City of Costa Mesa), the impact cannot be mitigated to a level less than significant under the authority of the City of Santa Ans. In addition, while the intersection of Fail'view Street and MacArthur Boulevard are within the jurisdiction of the City of Santa Ann, it is not feasible to expand this intersection without disrupting land uses adjacent to this intersection (limited right-of-way). The funding measures and traffic-reducing mitigation measures are as follows: The project applicant shall pay the City of Santa Ana transportation system improvement fees which contribute funding towards needed areawide transportation improvements. The project applicant shall provide plans for and install a bus stop shelter at the existing bus stop location at Susan Street/Sunflower Avenue in accordance with Orange County Transit District standards. Said plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City of Santa Ann and OCTD prior to issuance of building permits. The project applicant shall implement the proposed Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan for the new development proposed within the Lake Center specific development area. The TDM Plan shall be administered by an onsite coordinator who shall be the responsibility of the property owner. Lighting plans prepared by the project applicant shall be revised and approved by the City of Santa Aha prior to building permit issuance to ensure that pedestrian access routes to the bus stop at Sunflower and Susan are adequately illuminated. Although these measures will lessen the impact of increased traffic, the effects remain cumulatively significant because they do not improve traffic flow to the desired level of service at every affected intersection, and because the City of Costa Mesa has responsibility over the improvements of intersections within its jurisdiction. This impact is accel)table when weighed against the facts set forth in the Statement of Overriding Considerations. JB 1/08850001.SOF 21