80A - TRANSIT ZONING CODE - FEIR - SUPPLEMENTAL - REPONSE TO COMMENTS

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Chapter 12 Responses to Comments Received Since Publication of the Final EIR X11. Air Quality Response to Comment ~2.01~ Commenter states that siting sensitive uses within 500 feet of a freeway should be avoided. Refer to Response AQMD-2. Response to Comment ~2.02~ Commenter states the MM4.2-7 through MM4.2-7 are not "sufficient." Refer to Response AQMD-5. Response to Comment ~2:03~ Commenter states that MM4.2-7 through MM4.2-17wi11 not be subject to public scrutiny. MM4.2-7 through MM4.2-17 fully meet CEQA requirements for enforceable mitigations measures. The mitigation measures require that the air emission requirements "shah' be specified in the construction contracts. These contracts will be reviewed by the City staff prior to the issuance of grading permits. The construction contracts will also be approved by the City of Santa Ana. Refer to Chapter 11 (Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program). Response to Comment ~2:04~ The commenter states that "MM2.2-2 through -6 are unenforceable because they only say what the contractor "should" do. The commenter is incorrect. MM2.2-2 through MM2.2-6 all state what the contractor "shall" do. X111. Air Quality-Greenhouse Gas Emissions Response to Comment ~3.01~ The commenter states that the EIR does not define "feasible." The EIR uses the term "feasible" pursuant to CEQA: Pub. Res. Code ~ 21061.1 and CEQA Guidelines ~ 15354 state that "feasible means capable of being accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period of time, taking into account economic, environmental, social, and technological factors." Also refer to Response to Comment AQMD-5. Response to Comment ~3.02~ Commenter proposes additional mitigation measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. ¦ Streetlights replaced with more efficient lighting. > Response: The Transit Zoning Code area contains streetlights that have a mix of ownership between the City and Southern California Edison. The City continuously works with Southern California Edison to ensure that all streetlights are equipped with the most energy efficient and cost effective technology. Most recently the City and Southern California Edison have been exploring the possibility of replacing streetlights with LED technology. In order to determine if this technology can be successfully deployed citywide Southern California Edison has conducted tests on the LED technology. These tests have found that energy savings and equipment longevity are not predictable. The City is also independently testing limited areas City of Santa Ana Transit Zoning Code (SD 84A and SD 84B) EIR 12-37