2016-012 - California Environmental Quality Act

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Statement of Facts and Findings The project would not use highly reflective surfaces, does not include large areas of glass on the buildings, and a majority of vehicle parking would be located within parking structures. Therefore, the project would not generate substantial sources of glare, and impacts would be less than significant. The character and quality of the project would be similar to and consistent with the existing viewshed and related proj ects within the viewshed that are proposed, including those within the Tustin Legacy and Irvine IBC areas. Therefore, implementation of the project, when combined with the past, present, and reasonably foreseeable cumulative projects, would not result in a cumulatively considerable degradation to the existing visual character or quality of the environment. As a result, cumulative impacts related to visual character and site quality would be less than significant. 4. With compliance with the existing Cities of Santa Ana and Irvine Municipal Codes, City of Tustin Zoning Code, and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin Specific Plan regulations, the proposed project would not combine with the related projects to result in a cumulatively adverse impact related to lighting or glare. Therefore, implementation of the proj cot, when combined with the past, present, and reasonably foreseeable cumulative projects would not be cumulatively considerable. As a result, cumulative impacts related to light and glare would be less than significant. B. Findings The City finds that: 1. The Heritage Mixed Use project would not create permanent adverse impacts related to degradation of the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings, and would not create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area. In addition, the project would not result in a cumulatively considerable impact when, combined with the past, present, and reasonably foreseeable cumulative proj ects. Thus, these impacts would be less than significant, and no mitigation measures are necessary. Air Quality A. Facts 1. The project would not conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan. The project would develop residential in proximity to employment and transit services, which would reduce vehicular emissions and is consistent with the Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP), Although the project would require a. General Plan Land Use designation change, the increase in population and housing units generated by the project would be within the projected growth hi the combined three City local area and the County, and the project would reduce the jobs - housing ratio, which is consistent with the AQMP. Therefore, the project would result in less than significant impacts related to conflict with or obstruction of implementation of the AQMP. 2. The project would not expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. The peak hour traffic at all of the intersections would be less than the applicable thresholds related to CO The Heritago Mixed Use Project 9 ESA 1140730 Slatomorf of Facts and Findings Seplember 2015