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Bat Nha Buddhist Meditation Center MND I City of Santa Ana Planning Division Task 2a. Prepare Aesthetics Evaluation to Include in IS/MND Because the project would result in large-scale changes in visual bulk and scale of development within the residentially designated project vicinity, this scope of work includes preparation of a detailed aesthetics analysis as detailed below: Aesthetic/Light and Glare Analysis Because potential aesthetic Impacts may occur from the change from existing conditions and development of the proposed meditation facility that will Include a 45-foot high structure adjacent to existing single family residential uses. ICF's visual resources specialist will prepare a detailed visual analysis that will address impacts to the aesthetic conditions in the surrounding vicinity. The visual analysis will provide a narrative of the physical setting will be presented in terms of the visual character and quality of the viewsheds, key vantage points (vistas), and Important visual resources within the project viewshed. Additionally, the setting will include an Inventory of the viewer groups that have visual access to the site, along with their relative sensitivity to changes In views, and will identify the applicable aesthetic policies In the general plan, and development standards in the zoning ordinance that may be relevant to the project. ICF will provide a qualitative evaluation of the changes to the visual environment that would occur as a result of the project. The analysis would focus on project's features that have the capability of modifying the aesthetic character and quality of the project area and are the most sensitive public views, which include the bulk and scale of the proposed structures. Additionally, we will evaluate the project in terms of visual/aesthetic goals, objectives, and policies contained in relevant planning programs. Mitigation measures will be explored and recommended, as appropriate. This analysis would utilize the project plans visual simulations, renderings and elevation graphics provided by the applicant. We also assume that any proposed features such as planting plans, lighting plans, and proposed aesthetic treatments will be supplied by the applicant. ICF will conduct an analysis of light and glare that could be generated by the project. We will identify existing lighting sources in the project area, and determine the sensitivity for the introduction of new lighting sources on the project site. We will review lighting design plans, and Identify the location of receptors that may be affected by the lighting system. ICF will review applicable municipal code guidance for lighting, and any other standards that may be used as a threshold related to light trespass limitations (€.e., spill light). Glare could potentially impact nearby single-family residential uses as a result of external building lighting or lighting within the parking areas If not adequately shielded. If available, ICF will also analyze the proposed exterior architectural treatments of the proposed design to understand and analyze if any exterior spectral surfaces would have the potential to produce fugitive glare. A qualitative assessment of the impacts from new lighting and glare will be prepared, and mitigation measures will be identified if necessary, which may include design measures to minimize spill light and glare. Task 3. Prepare Administrative Draft IS/MND To utilize time most efficiently, preparation of the technical studies would occur concurrently with preparation of the administrative draft MND. ICF will prepare an administrative draft IS/MND for the project, which will include an evaluation of the environmental resources contained In the CEQA Environmental Checklist. The analyses will include: ¦ Discussion of existing conditions ¦ Identification, analysis, and evaluation of all potential environmental impacts ¦ Examination and recommendation of feasible ways to eliminate or minimize adverse environmental impacts N Discussion of cumulative Impacts Page 13