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Chapter 2 CEQA Findings Impact Statement implementation of the Transit Zoning Code could result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area. Impact 4.5-6 The Transit Zoning Code could impair the implementation of, or physically interfere with, an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan resulting in a significant impact. Evidence/Rationale Supporting Findings Area and is subject to building height restrictions. Proposed structures could exceed the 200 foot height restriction, potentially resulting in a safety hazard to people residing or working in the project area. However, implementation of MM4.5- 4 will require projects that exceed 200 feet to comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) regulations. Roadway improvements and the potential extension of construction activities into the right-of-way during construction of future development could result in a reduction in the number of lanes or temporary closures of certain streets. Additionally, during the operation of future development, an increase in traffic on roads or the modification of existing transportation routes could occur. These changes could interfere with the response times of emergency vehicles. However, during future construction activities, mitigation measures MM4.5-5 and MM4.5-6 would require that temporary street closures would not affect emergency access in the vicinity of future developments through the preparation of a traffic plan and consultation with the Police Department. To reduce impacts during operation of the project, mitigation measures MM4.5-7 and MM4.5-8 would require the City to update their Emergency Preparedness Plan and require future projects to submit evacuation plans to be revised by City Mitigation Measures at a development site, applicants shall file a Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration with the FAA (FAA Form 7460-1). Following the FAA's aeronautical evaluation of the project, projects must comply with conditions of approval imposed or recommended by the FAA. Subsequent to the FAA findings, the project shall be reviewed by the ALUC for consistency analysis. MM4.5-5 Prior to initiation of construction activities, any development within the Transit Zoning Code (SD 84) Area shall have a completed traffic control plan, prepared by the project proponent that will be implemented during construction activities. This may include, but is not limited to, the maintenance of at least one unobstructed lane in both directions on surrounding roadways. At any time if only a single lane is available, the developer shall provide a temporary traffic signal, signal carriers (i.e., flagpersons), or other appropriate traffic controls to allow travel in both directions. If construction activities require the complete closure of a roadway segment, the developer shall provide appropriate signage indicating alternative routes. MM4.5-6 The City Public Works Department shall consult with the Santa Ana Police Department and the Santa Ana Fire Department to disclose temporary closures and alternative travel routes in order to ensure adequate access for emergency vehicles when construction of future Droiects Findings 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. 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. Level of Significance after Mitigation significant Less than significant Transit Zoning Code (SD 84) EIR Findings of Fact/Statement of Overriding Considerations 2-29