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<br /> review for a range of public and private developments, often serving as an extension of municipal staff.
<br /> EPD's approach integrates policy understanding, technical analysis, and stakeholder coordination to
<br /> ensure compliance, transparency, and efficiency. Having been retained by the City to prepare the
<br /> California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analyses for the MainPlace Specific Plan and the Related
<br /> Bristol Specific Plan, EPD's team has a comprehensive understanding of the proposed actions
<br /> contemplated in both plans and can readily leverage this institutional knowledge to continue supporting
<br /> the City in reviewing proposed implementation projects. We discuss this institutional knowledge in more
<br /> detail in the following sections.
<br /> UNDERSTANDING OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
<br /> EPD has conducted a detailed review of the City's adopted Specific Plans—MainPlace, Related Bristol,and
<br /> The Village Santa Ana—each representing a strategic opportunity for sustainable, mixed-use
<br /> redevelopment. Together,these plans are expected to generate incremental development over the next
<br /> 0-20 years.Their successful implementation will require consistent interpretation, policy application, and
<br /> technical review.
<br /> • MainPlace Specific Plan (SP-4): Focuses on mixed-use infill, adaptive reuse, and pedestrian
<br /> connectivity.
<br /> Located at the MainPlace Mall site, this plan envisions a long-term transformation from an auto-
<br /> oriented regional shopping center to a mixed-use urban village featuring residential, commercial, and
<br /> entertainment uses. The plan emphasizes walkability, internal circulation, and integration with
<br /> adjacent transit corridors. EPD understands the importance of adaptive reuse, phased
<br /> redevelopment, and maintaining flexibility as retail demand evolves. EPD's team is well familiar with
<br /> this Specific Plan, having prepared the Addendum to the original 1983 Environmental Impact Report
<br /> analyzing this Specific Plan, which allowed for the implementation of up to 1,900 residential units,
<br /> 400 hotel rooms, 1,400,000 sq. ft. of commercial space, and up to 750,000 sq. ft of office space in
<br /> close proximity to the John Wayne Airport, Disneyland Resort, and the Anaheim Convention Center.
<br /> ■ Related Bristol Specific Plan (SP-5). Establishes a high-density, mixed-use district integrating
<br /> residential, hotel, and senior care uses.
<br /> SP-5 establishes a high-density mixed-use district along Bristol Street that integrates multifamily
<br /> housing, hotel, senior care, and commercial uses. EPD worked directly with City staff on the CEQA
<br /> compliance for this plan and is uniquely familiar with its zoning,circulation,and design guidelines. Our
<br /> team's experience drafting the Supplemental Program EIR and peer review of the technical studies
<br /> provides deep insight into the plan's environmental framework and implementation approach.
<br /> The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan(SP-6): Supports redevelopment of the Segerstrom property into
<br /> a pedestrian-oriented, housing-rich community.
<br /> SP-6 encompasses the redevelopment of the Segerstrom-owned properties into a pedestrian-
<br /> oriented, housing-rich community featuring integrated open space, neighborhood-serving retail, and
<br /> multimodal connections. EPD recognizes the long-term infill development vision here and the
<br /> importance of maintaining balance between residential density and neighborhood character.
<br /> Together, these three Specific Plans represent Santa Ana's strategy for sustainable infill and economic
<br /> growth over the next 20 years. Each requires consistent policy interpretation, CEQA streamlining,
<br /> interdepartmental coordination, and seamless coordination with agency stakeholders (e.g., the Orange
<br /> County Transportation Authority,John Wayne Airport, Federal Aviation Administration, etc.). EPD's direct
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