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

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Sexlinger Farmhouse and Orchard Residential Development Project CEQA Findings Analysis: Construction noise levels will likely be heard at the nearest noise sensitive land uses. however, construction will be temporary in nature and with the following mitigation measures, this impact is considered less than significant: N0I -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. N0I -2: During construction, stationary construction equipment shall be placed such that emitted noise is directed away from noise - sensitive receptors. N0I -3: Construction contractor shall incorporate muffling features into all construction vehicles and equipment and maintain all vehicles and equipment in efficient operating condition according to the manufacturer's specifications. Incorporation of these mitigation measures will ensure that construction noise complies with Santa Ana noise regulations, and that temporary ambient construction noise is reduced. With these mitigation measures, impacts are less than significant. (EIR, pp. 5- 58, 5 -59, 5 -60; January 2014 EIR Attachment, p. 8) Impact: Would the project cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system? Finding: Less Than Significant, With Mitigation. (EIR, pp. 5 -72 tbrough 5 -98; January 2014 EIR Attachment, pp. 8 -9) Analysis: The City of Santa General Plan establishes Level of Service ( "LOS ") D as the threshold for acceptable service level outside of major development areas. Future traffic conditions were forecast based on discussions with City staff and OCTAM 3.2 traffic modeling, (EIIt, p. 5 -73.) Traffic modeling indicated that for the six intersections and 10 roadway segments within the project site's study area, all would operate at acceptable level of service in the year 2013, both with and without the project. (EIR, p. 5 -83 [Table 5 -22].) However, potential impact to one intersection in the 2035 future condition was identified. (EIR, p. 5 -88; Table 5 -24; p. 5 -95, Table 5.29.) The intersection of Santa Clara Averme /Wright Street is expected to be impacted in the PM peals hour, as a result of the project. (EIR, p. 5 -95.) However, with the incorporation of the following mitigation measure, this impact will be reduced to less than significant: TRF -2: Implementation of a traffic signal is recommended at the intersection of Santa Clara Avenue and Wright Street. The project will be subject to fair -share improvements, and the project applicant will be required to finance the improvements required on a pro - rata fair -share basis. 32 "Exhibit A"