2017-077 - Approving an Addendum to the Final Environmental Imapact

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ADDENDUM Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements —Project No. 17-6883 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, Modifiedlnifial &udv Checklist • 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/fraffrc • Tribal Cultural Resources • Utilities/Service Systems • Mandatory Findings of Significance A summary of impacts of the previously approved Bristol Street Widening 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 coresponds with the following 1990 FEIS/EIR, Section IV, Emironmental Consequences and Mfigation Measures, subsections: • Subsection A, Landform Aloddiication; • Subsection G, Urban Landscaping; • Subsection J, Light and Glare; and • Subsection K, Aesthetic Considerations. Would the project: a) Have ¢substantial adverse effect on ¢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. Existing land use near the Project site consists of multi- and single-family residential uses, commercial uses, and vacant land. No scenic vistas are located within the Project area. No impact to scenic vistas would result from the proposed Project Certified 1990 FRIS/EIR Mitigation Measures: No 1990 FEIS/EIR mitigation measures are applicable Mitigation Measures: No additional mitigation measures are required. Final I December 2017 3-1 Environmental Consequences