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 EIR Introduction liquefaction at the site during the design earthquake, a mat foundation has been recommended for foundation support. Based on the current depth to groundwater, excavation to the proposed subterranean level will require shoring, but no dewatering measures to provide a stable and dry excavation. Foundations for small outlying structures, such as walls, which will not be tied -in to the proposed project, may be supported on conventional foundation bearing in native earth materials. Adherence to project mitigation for geology and soils will assure a less than significant impact with mitigation. • Hazards and Hazardous Materials. An existing 8- to 10 -inch jet fuel line is located on Memory Lane south of the project site. The fuel line is owned by the Department of Defense (DOD) and was previously used to supply fuel to the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS). The fuel line is no longer in use and has been abandoned, as the MCAS is no longer in operation. In addition, the fuel line has been cleaned and all fuel has been removed. Contact with the Department of the Navy, Defense Energy Support Center during preparation of the City Place Final FIR (2005) for the property across Lawson Way indicates that the jet fuel line is currently filled with nitrogen gas, which is inert, and poses no hazard to the public or to the environment either through leakage or as an explosive hazard. No impact is anticipated. No other evidence of environmental concerns or hazardous materials /waste has been revealed in connection with the project site. On -going maintenance and operation of the proposed structures would involve use and eventual disposal of empty containers once containing materials defined as hazardous. Use of these materials and container disposal will be in compliance with manufacturer's recommendations and applicable City and County regulations. No schools are located within one - quarter mile of the project site. The closest airport to the project site is John Wayne Airport (JWA) located approximately 6 miles to the south. The project site is not located within an area covered by the John Wayne Airport Environs Land Use Plan (ALEP), lying outside the Noise Impact Zones, Clear Zone, and Height Restriction Zone for JWA. In addition, the project site is not in the vicinity of a private airstrip. Project design for the 8 -story building will be compatible with applicable regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the California Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics. If building height is more than 200 feet above ground, the project would need to file with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The 8 -story project structure is 123 feet in height, and will not require filing with the FAA. The proposed project would not result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area. Implementation of the proposed project would not interfere with the operation of surrounding public streets. As a result, the project would not interfere or impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. The project site is located in an area surrounded by urban development. No wildlands exist within the vicinity of the project site. Implementation of the project would not expose people Michael Brandman Associates 1 -5 H\Cl t(PN- Rnb327b32]003MMVB2]0030 Sec01-0OIvhadvctim dac