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 b. As of 2011, which is most recent year for which data is available, the City of Santa Ana is not currently meeting its waste diversion rate prescribed. However, future development of the project would comply with laws and regulations governing solid waste, including AB 939, AB 32, and AB 341. Impacts Determined to be Less than Significant in the DER The following impacts were evaluated in the DER and determined to be less than significant through implementation of the Specific Plan, its development standards and design guidelines, and adherence with existing laws, codes, and statutes. Based upon the environmental analysis presented in the EIR (which is incorporated herein by this reference), and the comments received by the public on the Draft EIR, no substantial evidence was submitted to or identified by the City indicating that the project would have a potentially significant impact on the following environmental areas: 1. Aesthetics. a. The proposed project would alter the visual appearance of the project area, however it would not deteriorate the existing visual character or conflict with any existing architectural characteristics specific to the area. [Threshold AE -3] b. The proposed project would generate additional light and glare, however, it would not affect day or nighttime views with the implementation of the Harbor Corridor Plan Design Guidelines. [Threshold AE -4] 2. Air Quality. a. Onsite operational - related emissions associated with the Harbor Boulevard Mixed Use Transit Corridor Plan would not expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. [Threshold AQ -4] 3. Geology and Soils. a. Future development in accordance with the Harbor Boulevard Mixed Use Transit Corridor Plan would not subject people and structures to substantial adverse hazards from ground shaking. [Threshold G -1.ii] b. Future development in accordance with the Harbor Boulevard Mixed Use Transit Corridor Plan would not expose people and structures to substantial adverse hazards from liquefaction or other seismic - related ground failure. [Threshold G- 1.iii] c. Project buildout would not expose people or structures to substantial hazards from ground subsidence, collapsible soils, and expansive soils. [Thresholds G -3 and G -4] 4. Greenhouse Gas Emissions. a. Development of the proposed land uses within the Harbor Boulevard Mixed Use Transit Corridor Plan would not result in a substantial increase of GHG emissions that would exceed the South Coast Air Quality Management District's proposed efficiency target of 4.8 MTCOze. [Threshold GHG -1] b. The Harbor Boulevard Mixed Use Transit Corridor Plan would not conflict with plans adopted with the purpose of reducing GHG emissions. [Threshold GHG -2] 5. Hydrology and Water Quality. 17 July 2014