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 the project area is required to comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System regulations by preparing and implementing a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan specifying best management practices for minimizing pollution of stormwater with soil and sediment during project construction. d. The project would not involve the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems. 7. Hazards and Hazardous Materials. a. Industrial uses requiring the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials would be prohibited in the project area under the zoning designations identified for the site as part of the project. Land uses planned for the project area would only use limited amounts of hazardous materials for cleaning and maintenance purposes. Furthermore, individual projects built in accordance with the project would be required to adhere to the existing regulations of local, state, and federal agencies regarding the use and storage of hazardous substances and therefore, less than significant. b. The project area is not within the area covered by the John Wayne Airport land use plan, or that of any other airport. c. The project area is not in the vicinity of a private airstrip. d. Implementation of the project would not conflict with the City of Santa Ana or Orange County's emergency response or evacuation plans. Although construction of physical improvements to Harbor Boulevard may result in temporary rerouting of vehicular traffic— including emergency response vehicles — police and fire services could be provided without interruption. The proposed reconfiguration of and improvements to Harbor Boulevard would not decrease its number of travel lanes, ensuring continued access to the project area and surrounding areas by emergency access vehicles. e. The project area is in a highly urbanized, built -out portion of central Orange County outside of fire hazard severity zones designated by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. No impacts would occur. 8. Hydrology and Water Quality. a. There are no inland water bodies near enough to the project area to pose a flood hazard to the site through a seiche. The project area is also approximately six miles from the Pacific Ocean, outside of the Tsunami Hazard Zone identified by the California Emergency Management Agency. Lastly, the project area is relatively flat and would not be susceptible to any mudflow. 9. Land Use and Planning. a. Land use changes proposed by the project would not divide an established community. b. The project does not conflict with the provisions of an adopted habitat conservation plan. 10. Mineral Resources. a. The project area is developed with commercial, residential, and other urban uses and is not available for mining. 15 July 2014