25C - AGMT - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 301 E JEANETTE

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la ?duCation Tyt City of Santa Ana Updated Proposal for the 301 East Jeanette Lane Residential Project Mitigated Negative Declaration 3.4 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS RBF will evaluate the necessary information with respect to the existing conditions, the potential adverse effects of project implementation (both individual and cumulative), and measures to mitigate such effects. Environmental issues raised by City Staff, agencies and the community, and any other relevant and valid informative sources) will also be evaluated. The analyses will be based upon all available data, results from additional research, and an assessment of existing technical data. These analyses will be performed by qualified Environmental Analysts, CEQA experts, and Planners at RBF. The Environmental Analysis section will thoroughly discuss the existing conditionsfor each environmental issue area, and identify short-term construction and long-term operational impacts associated with the project. The impact analysis will be in a consistent order of environmental factors, as presented in Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines (Aesthetics, Agricultural and Forest Resources, Air Quality, etc.). The thresholds for significance shall be identified for every environmental issue. A brief discussion will be provided for all environmental issues determined to be No Impactor Less Than Significant Impact, explaining why these determinations were made and that no further analysis is warranted. The Impact Subsection will provide a detailed analysis of each issue, in the same order as these Issues are provided in the Initial Study. The Environmental Analysis sections will provide vital supporting information forthe conclusions rendered forthe Environmental Checklist, This section will review the following issues: A. AESTHETICSILIGHT AND GLARE The analysis will thoroughly discuss the existing aesthetic environment and visual resources, including a discussion of views from areas. Visual impacts from construction activities, as well as long-term effects (view blockage, light/gIare, etc.) will be discussed and evaluated. This section will characterize the existing aesthetic environment and visual resources for the site, including a discussion of views within the site and views from surrounding areas. Color site photographs will be provided to illustrate onsite and surrounding views, Short-term construction impacts will be studied, Potential impacts to sensitive uses as a result of staging areas and visible earthwork activities will be addressed. Also, construction related haul trucks and activities will be analyzed, if necessary. The analysis will consider the potential for the modification of the surrounding character/quality. The compatibility of the proposed land uses, building heights and possible building materials, as compared to the surrounding area, will be studied. RBF will incorporate and address architectural design for the proposed development. Potential visual impacts from surrounding uses will be reviewed. RBF will address the potential for significant impacts to be generated by the introduction of light and glare associated with the development of the project. This analysis will include a light and glare impact discussion on neighboring sensitive uses, from building, landscape, and parking lot lighting, etc. RBF will also recommend mitigation measures, if necessary, to reduce potential light and glare impacts to the maximum extent possible. B. AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST RESOURCES The project area is not designated for agricultural production or forest resources, thus, the Initial Study will confirm that there is no effect on Agricultural and Forest Resources. C. AIR QUALITY The air quality analysis will be conducted by RBF's in-house technical team, RBF's air quality specialists have an extensive background in preparing, modeling, and conducting analyses pursuant to air quality district requirements and the CEQA Guidelines, The scope of work is as follows: JN 132203 •3• February 25, 2013 25C-14