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2.4 COMMENTS FROM JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT (JWA) - FEBRUARY 25, 2016 1. Comment: Homes border the golf course that could be impacted by excessive odors as well as people who play golf along the channel. The MND should include a clear description of how odor issue will be mitigated or eliminated. Response: IS /MND Section 4.3. Le (page 4 -15) addresses potential odor impacts of the project. The section states that the screening of trash may result in the build -up of trash which may be a source of odors. Removal of accumulated trash within the channel is expected to be on a 30 -day maintenance cycle, after each rain event, or as required. If collected trash presents a source of odors, the atypical source of trash would be removed or the frequency of cleaning would be increased to eliminate the source of odors. 2. Comment: JWA appreciates that project maintenance language provided in the MND allows for more frequent clean -out of the diversion facility as needed. Response: Comment noted. 3. Comment: JWA requests that the MND discuss whether any trees will be impacted by the project and recommends that the trees be saved if possible, or that other trees be replanted. Response: Existing non - native trees along the fence line of the golf course will be removed to accommodate the relocated access road. Replacement of trees, if desired, can be addressed in the MOU being prepared by the Project Stakeholders. 4. Comment: In several MND sections, there is reference to "County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission." This should be changed to "County of Orange /John Wayne Airport ", since County of Orange /John Wayne is the property owner with authority to grant easements for the project, not the Commission. Response: Comment noted. 2.5 COMMENTS FROM DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) — FEBRUARY 23, 2016 1. Comment: Caltrans requests that the applicant submit Environmental Review Documents to the Local Development/Intergovernmental Review Branch prior to request for permit. Response: On January 26, 2016, URS submitted a hard copy of the IS /MND to Caltrans District 12 in advance of the Encroachment Permit application. Staff in Caltrans District 12 Environmental Unit received this copy of the IS/MND as well as relevant portions of the Project plans for review (e -mail exchange with Ed Dolan, Caltrans Environmental Unit, 02/20/16). Also, the SCH sent the IS /MND to Caltrans District 12 for environmental review as part of the IS/MND 30 -day circulation period. 2. Comment: The City of Santa Ana must obtain a fee exempt Encroachment Permit prior to commencement of work within the State Right of Way. Also, the City's contractor will also have to apply for a Double Permit to perform the work. 20B' °16