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Mr. Bill Apple, Associate Planner City of Santa Ana, Planning Division March 11, 2008 Page 2 Study — Ted Lindberg. Other URS staff may also work on this project, as/if needed. URS is pleased to announce that Discovery Works, Inc. (Discovery) will be the cultural resources lead for this project. Discovery brings to the team an in-depth understanding of the project site to assess the historical significance of the Sexlinger family farmhouse and associated orange grove. Finally, URS will utilize the services of the traffic consultant selected by the City. It is understood that the City has received bids to prepare the traffic study for this particular project. This proposal includes the cost estimate provided by the City via e-mail on December 11, 2007 for preparation of the traffic study herein. URS' proposed scope of work for this project includes the following: 1. Initiation of the Project/Kick-off The URS Project Manager and selected staff, as necessary, will attend a kick-off meeting to discuss the project with City staff within five working days of receiving a notice to proceed on the project. At that time, City staff will present all information about the project; discuss any project constraints and issues, and refine the project scope of work and responsibilities. Based on preliminary analysis and research of available background information regarding the project site, it appears that the following environmental factors will be potentially affected by the proposed project: Cultural Resources — As noted above, the Sexlinger family farmhouse and associated orange grove appear to be eligible for the Santa Ana Register and the California Register. The property, therefore, appears to qualify as a historical resource under the CEQA. Aesthetics - Development of a new single-family residential development in an area predominantly developed with adjacent single -story residential and adjacent community park. This could impact existing views of the project site from the surrounding residential uses and community park. Agricultural Resources — Removal of the existing orange grove on the project site Air Quality — Although this was not included in the requested scope of work, URS believes that the project's impacts on air quality should be analyzed as part of the project because of the South Coast Air Quality Management District's recent rules and regulations on in -fill projects. Geology and Soils — Potential impact of future seismic events on the proposed single- family residences and soil conditions that may impact structure foundations. Hazards and Hazardous Materials — Potential impact of the existing structures potentially creating hazardous conditions on the project site. Land Use — Potential impact of the proposed project on the adjacent community park