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Chapter 2 CEQA Findings Level of Significance after Impact Statement Evidence/Rationale Supporting Findings Mitigation Measures Findings Mitigation CULTURAL RESOURCES Impact 4.4-1 Long-term cumulative development occurring pursuant to the Transit Zoning Code could cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource or disturb human remains. Implementation of MM4.4-1(a) and MM4.4-1(b) will ensure that adverse impacts will not occur to archaeological resources and/or human remains since it involves pre-grading study as well provisions for handling remains or artifacts that are encountered unexpectedly. Discussion is provided on pages 4.4-19 and 20 of the FEIR (Volume 1). In addition, Appendix D provides further evidence supporting this impact and its associated findings. MM4.4-1(a) Prior to any earth-disturbing activities (e.g., excavation, trenching, grading) that could encounter undisturbed soils, the project applicant shall retain an archaeologist who meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology to determine if the project could result in a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to Section 15064.5 of the CEQA Guidelines or disturb human remains. The investigation shall include, as determined appropriate by the archaeologist and the City of Santa Ana, an updated records search of the South Central Coastal Information Center (SCCIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS), updated Native American consultation, and a pedestrian survey of the area proposed for development. The results of the investigation shall be documented in a technical report or memorandum that identifies and evaluates any archaeological resources within the development area and includes recommendations and methods for eliminating or avoiding impacts on archaeological resources or human remains. The measures shall include, as appropriate, subsurface testing of archaeological resources and/or construction monitoring by a qualified professional and, if necessary, appropriate Native American monitors identified by the applicable tribe (e.g., the Gabrielino Tonava Nation) and/or the Native Finding 1 The Agency finds that changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which would avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the final EIR. Less than significant 2-18 Revised Station District Project and FOL Settlement Agreement Findings of Fact/Statement of Overriding Considerations