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