2014-028 - Approving General Plan Amendement No. 2014-01

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City of Santa Ana - Park View at Town and Country Manor Draft OR Alternatives to the 5.6.1 - Impact Analysis Aesthetics More limited changes to the existing visual character or quality of the site would occur with Alternative 2. Grading and development of the project site would occur, but subterranean parking would not be provided, and the building containing the approximately 35 -40 residential units would likely not exceed three stories. Views from surrounding land uses, including Santiago Park, would be less affected. Adjacent City Place units along Lawson Way would experience lesser shade /shadow impacts. A new source of light and glare would be introduced, but to a more limited degree. Impacts to aesthetics under Alternative 2 (No Project/ Development in Accordance with Existing Zoning and General Plan Designations) would be considered less than the proposed project. Aesthetic impacts of the proposed project are already considered less than significant, however, and no mitigation measures are required. Air Quality Construction emissions would still occur under Alternative 2; however, these emissions would be reduced based on the reduced level of development intensity compared to the proposed project. Similarly, operational emissions would be reduced under Alternative 2 because the reduction in development intensity on the site would result in a corresponding reduction in traffic generated. Because construction and operational emissions would be reduced under Alternative 2, the cumulative contribution to air quality impacts would also be reduced. Air quality impacts under Alternative 2 are considered to be less than under the proposed project. Air quality impacts of the proposed project are already considered less than significant after mitigation, however. Hydrology and Water Quality Under Alternative 2, similar to the proposed project, an increase in runoff generation would occur from the existing condition, although to a lesser degree. Drainage for the Town and Country Manor campus would continue to drain northeast to southwest. Water quality improvements providing for treatment and filtration under Alternative 2 would be required and would provide water quality benefits similar to the proposed project. The amount of impervious area under this reduced development intensity Alternative 2 would be less than the proposed project. Impacts to hydrology and water quality under Alternative 2 are considered to be less than the proposed project. Regulatory compliance ensures that hydrology and water quality impacts of the proposed project are less than significant, however, and no mitigation measures are required. Land Use and Planning Alternative 2 would not require a Zone Change or General Plan Amendment. Impacts to land use and planning under the No Project/Development in Accordance with Existing Zoning and General Plan Designations Alternative are considered to be less than under the proposed project. Land use and planning impacts of the proposed project are already considered to be less than significant without mitigation, however. In addition, the positive benefits of intensifying uses in this location would not Michael Brandman Associates 5-7 H \Cl t (PN- RN)b327b32]003MMVB2]0030 Sec0 Altematry .s