Item 28 - Public Hearing - Amendment Application for the Village Santa Ana Specific Plan

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4 NO ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS AND LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS WITHOUT MITIGATION MEASURES Explanation of the Rationale: Fire Protection Buildout of the GPU and the related projects would be reviewed by the City and/or OCFA prior to permit approval to ensure that all new development implement fire protection design features pursuant to the CFC and CBSC to reduce potential fire hazards. In addition, each related project proposing buildings over two stories in height would be required to pay a fire facilities fee. The Project would be consistent with the land use designations evaluated in the GPU PEIR; thus, no new substantial unplanned growth would occur that was not previously analyzed in the GPU PEIR. Further, Project implementation would improve the fire safety of the project site compared to existing conditions and adhere to OCFA's Fire Prevention Guideline B-09. The Project would also contribute the appropriate payment of the fire facilities fee, residential development tax, and property taxes, which would contribute to the City's general fund that could potentially be used for the expansion of existing fire stations or construction new fire protection facilities. Therefore, the Project's contribution to cumulative impacts associated with fire protection and emergency services would not be cumulatively considerable, and therefore, cumulative impacts would be less than significant. (Draft Supplemental EIR, pp. 4.11-20 — 4.11-21.) Police Protection Buildout of the GPU and related projects within the City of Santa Ana would have the potential to generate additional demand for police protection services by the Santa Ana Police Department. However, as part of the development project review process, the Santa Ana Police Department would review and approve the final site plans for GPU buildout and each related project within the City. In addition, GPU buildout and each related project within the City would generate revenues to the City's general fund (in the form of property taxes, sales tax, etc.) that could be applied toward the provision of new police facilities and related staffing in the City. The Project would not result in substantial unplanned population growth that was not previously analyzed in the GPU PEIR. Design of the Project would be reviewed and approved by the Santa Ana Police Department, and the Project would generate revenues for the City's general fund that could be used for the provision of new police facilities in the City. Therefore, the Project's contribution to cumulative impacts associated with police protection services would not be cumulatively considerable, and therefore, cumulative impacts to police protection services would be less than significant. (Draft Supplemental EIR, p. 4.11-21.) School Services Buildout of the GPU and related projects within the boundaries of Santa Ana Unified School District and Orange Unified School District have the potential to result in the need for additional school resources. However, cumulative development would be subject to all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations in place for school services, such as payment to fund new schools from the fee program pursuant to Senate Bill 50. Additionally, the Project would be consistent with the land use designations proposed in the GPU PEIR; thus, no new substantial unplanned growth would occur that was not previously analyzed in the GPU PEIR. Additionally, the Project would be required to pay developer/impact fees pursuant to Senate Bill 50. As such, the Project's contribution to cumulative impacts associated with school services would not be cumulatively considerable, and therefore, cumulative impacts to school services would be less than significant. (Draft Supplemental EIR, pp. 4.11-21—4.11-22.) City of Santa Ana The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Project August 2025 CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations 4-33