2025-041 - Certifing Final Supplemental Enviromental Impact for The Village

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Explanation of the Rationale:The project site is not located within a zone of earthquake induced landslide.Additionally, similar to the overall City topography, the project site is relatively flat; thus, there would be no hazards related to slope stability. (Draft Supplemental EIR, p. 4.4-13) Threshold G-2: The Project would not result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil. Findings: The City finds that the Project would result in less than significant impacts to geology and soils related to substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil. (Draft Supplemental EIR, pp. 4.4-13—4.4-14). Explanation of the Rationale: Construction of the Project would result in ground surface disturbance during excavation and grading that could create the potential for erosion of soils to occur. During construction, transport of sediments by stormwater runoff and wind would be prevented through BMPs, such as implementation of Rule 403 dust control measures required by the South Coast Air Quality Management District and a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan for construction activities. In addition, the proposed addition of open space and expanded landscaping would result in less impervious area compared to existing conditions, reducing the potential for runoff and soil erosion. Therefore, with implementation of a project-specific Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, associated BMPs during construction, and installation of landscaping and open space to stabilize soils throughout the Project site, the Project would not result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil and impacts would be less than significant. (Draft Supplemental EIR, pp. 4.4-13—4.4-14.) Threshold G-5: The Project would not have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater. Findings: The City finds that the Project would result in no impact to geology and soils related to the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems. (Draft Supplemental EIR, p. 4.4-18.) Additionally, the City finds that the Project will implement the following regulatory requirement (Draft Supplemental EIR, p. 4.4-4): RR G-3: Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 39-51 requires that all buildings or structures within the city that require plumbing fixtures must be connected to a public sewer. Explanation of the Rationale: The Project would not use septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems. Sanitary wastewater at the project site is handled through connections to the existing sanitary sewer system. No impact would occur. (Draft Supplemental EIR, p. 4.4-18.) 4.8 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS Threshold GHG-1: The Project would not generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment. Findings: The City finds that the Project would result in less than significant impacts to greenhouse gases emissions. (Draft Supplemental EIR, pp. 4.5-18—4.5-23.) Resolution No. 2025-041 Page 33 of 140