2011-023 - Development Agreement Between the Community Redevelopment Agency

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Chapter 2 CEQA Findings Table 2-1 CEQA Findings Level of Significance after Impact Statement Evidence/Rationale Supporting Findings Mitigation Measures Findings Mitigation AVQ ESTHETICS AND ISUAL UALITY Impact 4.1-3 Long-term The City believes that compliance with MM4.1-1 Proposed new structures shall be Finding 1 Less than significant cumulative development MM4.1-1 which requires that design of the designed to maximize the use of textured or The City finds that changes or alterations have occurring pursuant to the proposed structures primarily include the other non-reflective exterior surfaces and been required in, or incorporated into, the Transit Zoning Code, and use of textured or other nonreflective non-reflective glass. Building materials shall project which would avoid or substantially associated infrastructure exterior surfaces and nonreflective glass be reviewed by the City of Santa Ana prior to lessen the significant environmental effect as will reduce daytime light and glare. issuance of building permits for each project. improvements would result in identified in the final EIR. new sources of increased daytime glare. Discussion is provided on page 4.1-24 of the FEIR (Volume I). Impact 4.1-4 Long-term The City believes that compliance with MM4.1-2 All exterior lighting and advertising Finding 1 Less than significant cumulative development MM4.1-2 and MM4.1-3, which require that (including signage) shall be directed onto the The City finds that changes or alterations have occurring pursuant to the exterior lighting (including signs) be specific location intended for illumination been required in, or incorporated into, the Transit Zoning Code would directed on-site only and be shielded from (e.g., parking lots, driveways, and walkways) project which would avoid or substantially result in new sources of off-site uses and also requires the and shielded away from adjacent properties lessen the significant environmental effect as spillover light. submission of a lighting plan for approval and public rights-of-way to minimize light identified in the final EIR. spillover onto adjacent areas. by the City prior to the issuance of a building permit, will eliminate new sources MM4.1-3 Prior to issuance of a building permit of spillover light. for a specific development project, the applicant shall submit a lighting plan to the City for review and approval. The plan shall Discussion is provided on page 4.1-25 specify the lighting type and placement to and 26 of the FEIR (Volume I). ensure that the effects of security and other outdoor lighting are minimized on adjacent uses and do not create spillover effects. The plan shall specifically incorporate the following design features: All projects shall incorporate project ¦ design features to shield light and/or glare from vehicles entering or exiting parking lots and structures that face sensitive uses (e.g., schools, hospitals, senior housing, or other residential properties) Revised Station District Project and FOL Settlement Agreement Findings of Fact/Statement of Overriding Considerations 2-3