2015-015 - Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Statement /Environmental Impact Report No. 89-01

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTADDENDUM Bristol Street Widening Phase IIIA — Civic Center Drive to Washington Avenue 3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES This section describes the effects of the proposed Project as compared to those identified in the previously approved 1990 FEIS /EIR document, and to existing conditions and any changes in regulatory setting since the previously approved 1990 FEIS /EIR. Furthermore, this section analyzes the potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed Project. The issue areas evaluated in this document include the following, pursuant to Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines, and have been modified to evaluate the proposed Project changes for which an FEIS/EIR has been previously approved (in 1990) to assist in the determination of the need for a supplemental EIS /EIR or an Addendum. The modified Initial Study checklist, comparing the effects of the Project modifications as compared to those analyzed in the 1990 FEIS /EIR, is found in Appendix A. • Aesthetics • Agricultural and Forestry Resources • Air Quality • Biological Resources • Cultural Resources • Geology and Soils • Greenhouse Gas Emissions • Hazards and Hazardous Materials • Hydrology/Water Quality • Land Use • Mineral Resources • Noise • Population and Housing • Public Services • Recreation • Transportation /Traffic • Utilities /Service Systems • Mandatory Findings of Significance A summary of impacts of the previously approved Project and the mitigation measures imposed is provided along with an analysis of the potential impacts resulting from the proposed Project and whether those impacts substantially exceeds those discussed in the previously approved 1990 FEIS/EIR. 3.1 Aesthetics This section corresponds with Section IV - Environmental Consequences and Mitigation Measures, Subsections A - Landform Modification, G - Urban Landscaping, J - Light and Glare, and K - Aesthetic Considerations of the previously approved 1990 FEIS /EIR. a.) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? The proposed Project would not result in any significant modifications or changes from the previously approved 1990 FEIS /EIR. The Project is located within a highly developed urban area of the City of Santa Ana. No scenic vistas are located within the Project area. No impact to scenic vistas would result from the proposed Project. Mitigation Measures No new additional mitigation measures are required. ANA 305 -011 (PER 02) CITY OF SANTA ANA (01/19/2015) YU PAGE 26