75D - PH ZONING ORD AND CUP CALIFORNIA PALMS

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Chapter 1 Introduction and Overview Overview The City of Santa Ana (City) has prepazed this initial study (IS) and proposed mitigated negative declaration (MND) to evaluate the potential environmental consequences associated with the Califomia Palms project. The proposed project consists of remodeling the existing California Palms Motel and related site improvements to convert the motel to a transienUresidential hotel in accordance with City Ordinance No. NS-2471. The proposed project includes a zoning ordinance amendment to the North Harbor Specific Plan, and conditional use permit. The project site is located at 901 South Harbor Boulevard on the northeast corner of the intersection of Hazbor Boulevazd and Kent Street. As part of the City's permitting process, the proposed project is required to undergo an environmental review in accordance with the Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The initial study is a preliminary analysis prepared by a lead agency [o determine whether an environmental impact report or a negative declaration is required. If the initial study concludes that the project may have a significant effect on the environment, an environmental impact report must be prepared. Otherwise, a negative declaration or mitigated negative declaration is prepared. The information in this initial study and related special studies supports the conclusion that a mitigated negative declaration is the appropriate CEQA compliance document. Authority The preparation of an IS/MND is governed by two principal sets of documents: CEQA (Public Resources Code Section 21000, et seq.) and the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations Section 15000, et seq.). Specifically, Section 15063 of the State CEQA Guidelines and Sections 15070-15075 of Article 6 guide the process for the preparation of a negative declaration or a mitigated negative declaration. Where appropriate and supportive to an understanding of the issues, reference will be made either to the statute, the State CEQA Guidelines, or appropriate case law. May 2007 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration ~_~ gas oses-o~ 75D-45