2014-060 - Adopting Findings Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act

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Sexlinger Farmhouse and Orchard Residential Development Project H. NOISE CEQA Findings structural and non - structural BMPs. Thus with the incorporation of the following water quality mitigation measures, the impacts of the project related to water quality will be reduced to less than significant: WQ -1: As part of the design of the proposed project, a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) will be prepared and implemented. The WQMP will include structural and non - structural BMPs, which will avoid or minimize, to the greatest extent possible, the water quality impact associated with the project site. WQ -2: The proposed project will require a NPDES permit and will require the preparation of a SWPPP incorporating BMPs to reduce stormwater impacts during construction, Implementation of the above measures will ensure that BMPs limit urban pollutants to the greatest extent practicable, while a SWPP will assist in reducing short -term construction impacts. As a result, this impact is reduced to less than significant. (EIR, pp. 5 -53, 5 -54; January 2014 EIR Attachment, p. 7.) 1. Impact: Would the project expose persons to or generate noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards established by other agencies? Finding: Less Than Significant, With Mitigation. (EIR, pp. 5 -58, 5 -59, 5 -60; January 2014 EIR Attachment, p. 8) Analysis: Construction noise levels will likely be heard at the nearest noise sensitive land uses. However, the City of Santa Ana has construction regulations in place that prohibit constriction noise during certain hours, Incorporation of the following mitigation measure will ensure consistency with City requirements and mitigate this impact to less than significant: N01-1; Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the contractor shall provide evidence acceptable to the City of Santa Ana that all construction equipment, fixed or mobile, shall be equipped with properly operating and maintained mufflers. Construction activities shall be limited between the hours of 7:00 AM and 8 :00 PM on weekdays, including Saturdays, and prohibited any time on Sundays or federal holidays. Incorporation of NOI -1 will ensure that construction noise complies with applicable local noise regulations. This impact is less than significant. (EIR, pp. 5 -58, 5 -59, 5 -60; January 2014 EIR Attachment, p. 8) 2. Impact: Would the project result in a substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? Finding: Less Than Significant, With Mitigation. (EIR, pp. 5 -58, 5 -59, 5 -60; January 2014 FIR Attachment, p. 8) 31 "Exhibit A"