2014-069 - Final Environmental Impact Report No. 2014-01

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Harbor Boulevard Mixed Use Transit Corridor Plan Findings and Facts in Support of Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations as amended (Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.), and the State CEQA Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000 et seq.). • Adoption of the Harbor Corridor Plan ( "Specific Plan ") • General Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element • Zoning Ordinance Amendment. Amendment to replace development standards from NHSP with those in the HCP. • Zoning Map Amendment. Amendment to replace zoning district designations with the new HCP zoning districts • Zone Change. Replace NHSP land use designations with conventional zoning designations to match existing land uses The Final EIR would also provide environmental information to responsible agencies, trustee agencies, and other public agencies that may be required to grant approvals and permits or coordinate with the City of Santa Ana as a part of project implementation. These agencies include, but are not limited to: • Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region. Issuance of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits, as necessary. • South Coast Air Quality Management District ( SCAQMD). Issuance of any air quality permits required to implement the project consistent with SCAQMD Rules 201. 403, and 1403. D. STATEMENT OF PROJECT OBJECTIVES The statement of objectives sought by the project and set forth in the Final EIR is provided as follows: • Provide for the development of the site consistent with City's General Plan. • Provide for new housing and mixed -use development opportunities. • Expand development opportunities that respond to transit investments. • Create economic vitality by providing new opportunities for businesses and residents. • Provide a variety of safe and efficient travel choices and access to multi -modal transportation. • Create a sense of place. 9 July 2014