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n II LU Chapter 1 Introduction and Overview Overview The City of Santa Ana (City) has prepared this initial study (IS) and proposed mitigated negative declaration (MND) to evaluate the potential environmental consequences associated with the Alton Court Project. The proposed project consists of demolishing and removing an existing warehouse, preparing the site, and constructing 38 single family detached residential units. The proposed project includes a zoning ordinance amendment from Arterial Commercial (CS) to Specific Development No. 81 for this site. The project site is located at 3321 Fairview Street on the southeast corner of the intersection of Alton Avenue and Fairview Street in Santa Ana. As part of the City's permitting process, the proposed project is required to undergo an environmental review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The initial study is a preliminary analysis prepared by a lead agency to 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. Alton Court August 2007 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 1-1 J&500635.07 75A-49