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Mr. Bill Apple, Associate Planner City of Santa Ana, Planning Division March 11, 2008 Page 8 e. Noise Analysis The noise analysis is designed to satisfy CEQA requirements as specified in CEQA Checklist Questions XI.(A) thru (E) for projects of this type. It is assumed that a focused noise technical study is not required for this project, but the analysis will addressed the referenced CEQA Checklist questions. It also is assumed that no field measurements are required for the noise analysis. The project is expected to generate traffic which will increase the level of vehicles traveling on the roadways in the vicinity of the project site. The change in the projected noise exposure level due to the expected increase in traffic will be calculated, and any impacts to noise sensitive land uses in the project area associated with those noise level increases will be identified. Short-term (construction related) noise sources associated with the proposed project will be identified and assessed and noise impacts will be determined. This will include noise and vibration from various types of construction equipment expected to be used at the site, as applicable. Should the use of noise mitigation measures be required for short-term construction related impacts, a series of specific noise mitigation measures will be developed (including types, locations, sizes, materials) which will reduce the impact of construction related noise levels to meet the applicable exterior noise standards at the surrounding noise sensitive land uses. f. Traffic Study The traffic analysis shall include but shall not be limited to the following: (1) Existing Conditions, (2) Interim analysis based on the various phases, if applicable. (3) Ultimate build -out scenario, (4) Traffic Impact Analysis, (5) Mitigation Measures, if necessary, (6) Specific analysis and, (7) General issues 1 — Existing traffic conditions include establishing the circulation characteristics within the study area including mid -block lane configuration, intersection geometry/controls and pedestrian, bicycle, parking and transit facilities. The study area shall include all the street and intersection. The consultant shall obtain and review recently completed traffic impact studies and other pertinent information for projects in the areas surrounding the proposed project. 2 — Interim traffic analyses include traffic forecasts for all project phases and the associated proposed and foreseeable cumulative projects plus ambient traffic growth. The cumulative projects list will be developed by the City of Santa Ana PBA. The traffic consultant will