75D - PH ZONING ORD AND CUP CALIFORNIA PALMS

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-, - - Environmental Checklist For CEQA Compliance --I E. Less Than Significant Impact. The project site is located within the 100-year floodplain associated with the Prado Dam inundation zone (City of Santa Ana 1998: A-41). Prado Dam is a flood control and water conservation project constructed and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District. The Los Angeles District has begun construction to increase the capacity of the reservoir behind Prado Dam. Modifications to the dam are divided into three phases: 1. raise the height of the dam by 30 feet, build a new intake tower, and construct improvements to the dam's outlet works (Mar 2003 -Sept 2003); 2. construct dikes in the basin to protect property (Sept 2004 -Sept 2007); and 3. raise the height of the adjacent spillway by 20 feet (Jul 2006 -Jan 2008) (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2004). I However, in the event of a dam failure, based on the distance to Prado Dam, the projected depth of potential floodwaters (less than 1 foot), and the emergency warnings that would be issued in the event of dam failure, the project would not expose people or structures to a significant risk. Impacts would be less than II significant. Less Than Significant Impact. The project would involve the renovation of existing structures. As stated previously under Section VIII.E, although the proposed project is located within the 100-year floodplain, improvements to Prado Dam would limit impacts to the project site. Therefore, existing structures on the project site would not impede or redirect flood flows. Impacts would be less than significant. G. Less Than Significant Impact. As stated previously under Section VIII.E, the proposed project is within the 100-year floodplain; however, improvements to Prado Dam would limit impacts to the project site. Impacts would be less than significant. IX. Land Use and Planning A. No Impact. The proposed project involves the renovation of an existing motel and redesignation of the project site to comply with zoning, land use, and design and development standards associated with Ordinance No. NS-2471. The amended zoning and land use designations for the project site would be compatible with the mix of land uses that border the site, including residential to the east and commercial uses to the north, south, and west. Existing uses on the property would be maintained and the zoning would be amending to reflect these uses. Renovations of the existing motel buildings, and the revised zoning and land use designations associated with the proposed project would not divide the existing community. No impacts would occur. B. Less Than Significant Impact. The project site is zoned as SP-2, which indicates that it is part of the NHSP. The designation of the property in the NHSP is General Commercial (C-2). Existing onsite uses are compatible with the zoning code through a conditional use permit. Changing the land use and zoning designation of the project site to Transient/Residential Hotel would be incompatible with existing land use and zoning designations in the NHSP. However, as part of the project, the City California Palms May 2007 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 3-23 75 D-80 ~&S 029fi 0~