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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING CATE:
JlJLY 6, 2004
TITLE:
PUBLIC HEARING - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT NO. 1999-0~, AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 2004-01, GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMEN'r NO. 2004-01, ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMEN'r NO. 2004-02, DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT 2004-01 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP 2004-02 (COUNTY MAP NO. 2003-262)
'OR THE ö:;Jiã" o,~,cx TOWP
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
0 As Recommended
0 As Amended
0 Ordinance on 1'( Reading
0 Ordinance on 2'" Reading
0 Implementing Resolution
0 Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
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FILE NUMBER
Adopt a resolution certifying Final Environmental Impact Report No.
1999-01 and approve the Mitigation Monitoring Program as amended and
Statement of Overriding Considerations.
1.
Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No.
the One Broadway Specific Development District [Specific
No. 75 (SD-75)].
2.
2004-01 for
Development
3.
Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2004-01.
4.
Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2004-02.
5.
Adopt an ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 2004-01.
6.
Adopt a resolution approving Tentative
(County Map No. 2003-262) as conditioned.
2004-02
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Parcel
Map
No.
On June 14, 2004, the Planning Commission recommended that the City
Council adopt additional mitigation measures in response to comments from
the Santa Ana Unified School District, adopt an ordinance approving
Development Agreement No. 2004-01 and adopt a resolution approving
Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-01 by a vote of 6:1 (Sinclair
opposed) (Exhibit B) .
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EIR No. 99-01,
GPA No. 04-0l,
DA No. 2004-0l
July 6, 2004
Page 2
AA No. 04-01,
ZOA No. 04-02,
and TPM No. 2004-02
DISCUSSION
Analysis of the Issues
On February 23, 2004, the Planning Commission held a public hearing for
the various entitlements associated with the One Broadway Office Tower
proposed at 1109 North Broadway (Exhibit A). At this hearing, 33 members
of the public spoke on the project. At the conclusion of the public
hearing, the Commission voted that the City Council certify the Final
Environmental Impact Report No. 1999-01 and approve the Mitigation
Monitoring Program and Statement of Overriding Considerations for the
project. Additionally, the Commission recommended that the Council adopt
an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2004-01 and Zoning
Ordinance Amendment No. 2004-02 and adopt a resolution approving General
Plan Amendment No. 2004-01 due to the numerous benefits the project would
bring to the City. However, in addition, the Planning Commission
recommended several amendments for the development. These amendments
included the addition of five mitigation measures, the amendment of one
mitigation measure, and changes to the Specific Development. The changes
recommended by the Planning Commission were:
1.
The traffic barriers
become permanent;
currently located within French Park shall
2.
Westbound traffic on Washington Avenue must be diverted either north
or south at Main Street;
3.
Eastbound traffic on Tenth Street must be diverted either north and
south at Main Street;
4.
The historic structure located
to a City approved site and be
and utility service;
at 1015 North Broadway be relocated
provided with a permanent foundation
5.
The historic structure located at 1109 North Broadway be relocated
to a vacant lot in the City and be rehabilitated, including
construction of a permanent foundation and utility service;
6.
Amend Mitigation Measure No. T-1 to limit the start of construction
on Saturdays to 8 a.m.;
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EIR No. 99-0l,
GPA No. 04-01,
DA No. 2004-01
July 6, 2004
Page 3
AA No. 04-01,
ZOA No. 04-02,
and TPM No. 2004-02
7.
Modify Item 4 of the Permitted Uses section of the Specific
Development No. 75 document to state "cafes and restaurants, except
fast food and/or take-out restaurants;" and,
8.
Add Item 7 of the Conditionally
Specific Development No. 75 document
out restaurants."
Permitted Uses section of the
to state "fast food and/or take-
On March l5, 2004, the City Council held a public hearing for the One
Broadway development. After receiving public testimony on the project and
a discussion by the City Council, formal action on the various
entitlements under consideration was continued for 60 days. During this
interim period, staff met with a newly created Council Ad Hoc Committee,
which assisted in preparing the terms and conditions for the development
agreement. Also, the Council identified specific issues and standards the
development agreement should address including construction costs,
preservation of historic structures, traffic mitigation measures, and
benchmarks for issuance of building permits.
Since the March 15, 2004 public hearing, staff has met on numerous
occasions with the Ad Hoc Committee and the applicant. As a result of
these meetings and extensive negotiations, a development agreement has
been prepared (Exhibit B-1). This agreement has incorporated the major
issues raised by the City Council at the March City Council hearing as
well as those issues raised by the Ad Hoc Committee. These issues
include:
1.
prohibiting the issuance of any building permit for the Project
until the Developer provides evidence of binding commitments for
lease of not less than 50 percent of the net leasable area in the
Project from tenants who would qualify as "Investment Grade Tenants"
(BBB-or greater) as rated by either Standard & Poor's or Moody's
rating agencies. Non-rated publicly held, or private companies with
a rating of BB or BB+ may meet this requirement by providing a
"Shadow Rating" from either agency depicting a minimum of a neutral
credit outlook. Law firms shall provide evidence of a rating of
"AV" from Matindale-Hubbell or equivalent rating agency. Binding
commitments to lease shall be in a form and content normally
accepted by conventional lending institutions and subject to the
review and approval of the City's Executive Director of Planning and
Building which shall not be unreasonably withheld;
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EIR No. 99-01,
GPA No. 04-01,
DA No. 2004-01
July 6, 2004
Page 4
AA No. 04-0l,
ZOA No. 04-02,
and TPM No. 2004-02
2.
Requiring the developer to submit evidence, for the provision of the
payment of "Prevailing" and/or "Area Standard Wages" as appropriate,
that it has entered into a labor agreement with the Los Angeles and
Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council. Said
agreement shall also include provisions that encourage the referral
and utilization, to the extent permitted by law, of qualified
residents as journeymen, apprentices and trainees. An executed copy
of the agreement shall be submitted to the City prior to the issuance
of building permits¡
Prohibiting the developer to request or accept any agreement with the
Santa Ana Community Redevelopment Agency for economic, debt service
payments, or other assistance for the development of the project¡
3.
4.
A provision that all offsite mitigation measures identified in the
entitlements shall be specifically listed and incorporated into the
Agreement (the "Project Mitigation Measures"). Developer shall
deposit cash, security in a form acceptable to the City's Executive
Director of Public Works Agency, or other reasonably acceptable proof
of ability to perform to pay for the Project Mitigation Measures
(including traffic studies) at the time called for in the
entitlement, and in any event, prior to the issuance of building
permits. Any deposit shall be supplemented to cover the actual costs
incurred. The Public Works Agency shall provide to the Developer an
estimate of the Project Mitigation Measures which shall include land
acquisition and construction costs pertaining to the public
improvements required of the project¡
5.
Defining and requiring core construction costs of the Project shall
not be less than the RS Means "Medium" square footage estimate,
including the installation cost of all mechanical and electrical
equipment for a Class A high rise office building¡
6.
Requiring the drop off/pick up area for Orange County High School of
the Arts (OCHSA) be approved by the City Engineer and implemented
before any demolition or construction is initiated for the Project¡
7.
Relocating the historic structure located at 1015 North Broadway
(Twist-Basler House) to Cabrillo Park at the sole expense of the
Developer. Additionally, the structure shall be set upon a new
foundation, supplied with all necessary utilities and shall be
rehabilitated to City standards. The cost of rehabilitation shall
serve as a credit against the Developer's Art and Culture fee
obligation; and
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EIR No. 99-0l,
GPA No. 04-0l,
DA No. 2004-01
July 6, 2004
Page 5
AA No. 04-0l,
ZOA No. 04-02,
and TPM No. 2004-02
8.
Retaining the structure at Il09 N. Broadway (Koenig House)
current location. The Developer shall be responsible for
rehabilitation of the structure per City standards.
Retaining and rehabilitating the Koenig House at its current
location will enhance historic preservation and strengthen the
streetscape character of Broadway. In order to maintain the Koenig
House on-site, egress from the parking structure onto Broadway has
been modified to reduce the two egress lanes to a single lane with
right-turn restrictions, which will include the construction of a
landscaped median in Broadway. This will also allow the elimination
of the previously proposed traffic signal. Staff from the Public
Works Agency has evaluated the effects of these circulation changes,
including an analysis of the levels of service of affected
intersections, and found that they will result in no new significant
traffic impacts. In fact, retaining the Koenig House will lessen
the project I s environmental effects by preserving, rehabilitating
and re-using a significant historic resource.
its
the
The Mitigation Monitoring Program has been revised to reflect these
changes. More specifically: Traffic Measure No. 18 (T-18) has been
revised to eliminate the traffic signal and require a landscaped
median in Broadway to prevent left turns; and, Cultural Resources
Measures Nos. 1, 2, 4 and 9 (CR-l, CR-2, CR-4 and CR-9) have been
revised to reflect the change requiring the Koenig House to be
retained at its present location and to be rehabilitated by the
applicant.
The development agreement addresses the issues raised by the City Council
at their March meeting. The tentative parcel map, which merges several
existing lots on the project site, is in compliance with all applicable
State and local regulations. The Final Environmental Impact Report,
Mitigation Monitoring Plan, Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding
Consideration for One Broadway Plaza has been revised to address the
inclusion of a Development Agreement, the addition of mitigation measures
to reduce impacts to historical resources and pedestrian safety, the
construction of a student drop off for Orange County High School of the
Arts and modifications to the egress of the project parking structure.
Attached are the revisions to the Final Environmental Impact Report,
Mitigation Monitoring Plan, Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding
Consideration.
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EIR No. 99-01,
GPA No. 04-01,
DA No. 2004-01
July 6, 2004
Page 6
AA No. 04-0l,
ZOA No. 04-02,
and TPM No. 2004-02
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
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Stephen G. Har 'ng
Executive Director
Planning & Building
Agency
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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA CERTIFYING AND APPROVING THE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, APPROVING A
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, AND ADOPTING
CERTAIN FACTS, FINDINGS AND A STATEMENT OF
OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PROPERTY
lOCATED AT ONE BROADWAY PLAZA
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AS FOllOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines
and declares as follows:
A. Applicant is requesting approval of various entitlements in order to construct
a thirty-seven (37) story, 493 feet in height, office tower located at One
Broadway.
On February 23, 2003, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing, and by a vote of 6:1 (Sinclair opposed) voted to recommend that
the City Council:
1. Certify and adopt the Final Environmental Impact Report No. 99-01,
the Mitigation Monitoring Program, and the Statement of Overriding
Considerations.
B.
C.
Adopt an ordinance approving the rezoning the property located at
One Broadway Plaza from Midtown Specific Plan No.3 (SP-3) to
One Broadway Specific Development District (SD-75), Amendment
Application No. 2004-01.
Adopt an ordinance amending to the Midtown Specific Plan (SP-3)
(lOA No. 2004-02).
Adopt a resolution amending the General Plan of the City of Santa
Ana to increase the Floor Area Ratio to 2.9, to classify streets as
local Commercial Streets, and to modify the Urban Design Element
(GPA No. 2004-01).
The City Council of the City of Santa Ana held a duly noticed public hearing
on the abovesaid actions for One Broadway on March 15, 2004, and at that
time considered all testimony, written and oral. After closing this hearing, the
City Council directed that a Development Agreement be negotiated.
On June 14, 2004, the Planning Commission, held a duly noticed public
hearing, and by a vote of 6:1 (Sinclair opposed) voted to recommend that
the City Council:
3.
2.
4.
D.
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E.
Adopt additional mitigation measures in response to comments from
the Santa Ana Unified School District.
Adopt and ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 2004-
01.
Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-02
(County Map No. 2003-262) as conditioned.
On July 6, 2004, the City Council held a second duly noticed public hearing
on the abovesaid actions for One Broadway, and at that time considered all
testimony, written and oral.
Due to the size of the project and the impacts to the environment, an
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared for this project.
1. For over three years, the City has considered a project to build a
thirty-seven (37) story office building consisting of 518,003 square
feet of office area, 8,525 square feet of retail area, 18,596 square
feet of restaurant area and an eight (8) level parking structure on
Broadway.
On October 7, 1999, a Notice of Preparation was prepared,
submitted to interested persons, responsible and trustee agencies,
and filed with the County Recorder regarding this proposed project,
which was at that time described as a 44 story office building with
an adjacent parking structure. These structures would be built on a
site which is currently developed with a number of homes which
have been converted to a variety of older office/business uses, a
shoe repair shop, and an apartment building. Most of these uses
would have to be removed to make way for project improvements.
a. On February 12, 2001, a Recirculation of Notice of
Preparation was prepared, submitted to interested persons,
responsible and trustee agencies, and filed with the County
Recorder regarding this proposed project, which was at that
time described abandonment and closing of a segment of
Sycamore Street between Washington Street and 10th Street
to allow for construction of the proposed 8-level parking
structure, a reduction in the height of the office building from
44 stories to 38 stories, and the inclusion of helipad on the
roof of the office building.
A significant number of community meetings, public meetings and
public hearings have been subsequently held to consider this
proposed project. As a result of these community meetings and
public comments three (3) alternatives to the proposed project were
developed and various impacts were identified to be studied.
As a result of this input, the City prepared a Draft EIR for this
proposed project, which was submitted for public comment to all
responsible agencies, the State Clearinghouse, neighboring
1.
2.
3.
F.
2.
3.
4.
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Page 2 of 5
5.
communities and districts, neighborhoods in the vicinity and the
requesting public.
All comments to the Draft EIR were considered and responded to in
the proposed Final EIR (which includes the Draft EIR and errata).
A proposed mitigation monitoring plan has been prepared, as has
50 pages of certain facts, findings and statements, which are
attached to this Resolution.
At its regular meeting of February 23, 2003, the Planning
Commission of the City of Santa Ana, following a duly noticed
public hearing, voted by a vote of 6:1 (Sinclair opposed) to
recommend to the City Council that it adopt this Final EIR, the
mitigation monitoring plan, and certain facts, findings and
statements.
The City Council has fully considered this matter, and all public
testimony, at a duly noticed public hearing held at its regularly
scheduled meeting of March 15, 2004 and the second duly noticed
public hearing held at its regularly scheduled meeting of July 6,
2004.
6.
7.
8.
All attached documents, including the Final EIR, the mitigation monitoring
plan, the 50 pages of findings and approvals, the Request for Council
Action, and the record of proceedings are incorporated herein by this
reference as though fully set forth. At the July 6, 2004 meeting, the City
Council also adopted an ordinance amending the Midtown Specific Plan
(ZOA No. 2004-02) and rezoning the property (M No. 2004-01), a
resolution amending the City's general plan (GPA No. 2004-01), and a
resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 2004-02. This resolution
incorporates by reference, as though fully set forth herein, the ordinance and
resolutions and said Final Environmental Impact Report, Mitigation
Monitoring Program, and Statement of Overriding Considerations, and all of
their respective facts, findings and conclusions in support of this resolution
and the findings made herein.
Section 2. The City Council has reviewed and considered the information
contained in the Final EIR prepared with respect to this Project. The City Council has,
as a result of its consideration of the record as a whole and the evidence presented at
the hearings on this matter, determined that, as required pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the State CEQA Guidelines, the Final EIR
meets all requirement of CEQA, including but limited to: finding that the Final EIR
adequately addresses the impacts of the project; that it identifies and through the
mitigation monitoring plan imposes all feasible mitigation measures which will reduce all
of the significant environmental impacts of the Project to a level of insignificance, except
those unavoidable impacts described more specifically in the statement of overriding
considerations; discusses a reasonable range of alternatives to the Project; identifies
the environmentally superior alternative; and based upon all of which and the record as
a whole the Council chooses to approve the Project. The City Council hereby certifies
G.
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and approves the Final EIR, the mitigation monitoring plan, the facts, findings and
Statement of Overriding Considerations attached to this Resolution as Exhibits "A" and
"B" respectively and incorporated herein by this reference, and directs that a Notice of
Determination be prepared and filed with the County Clerk of the County of Orange in
the manner required by law.
Section 3. Pursuant to Title XIV, California Code of Regulations ("CCR")
§ 735.5(c)(1), the City Council has determined that, after considering the record as a
whole, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have the potential for any
adverse effect on wildlife resources or the ecological habitat upon which wildlife resources
depend. The proposed project exists in an urban environment characterized by paved
concrete, roadways, surrounding buildings and human activity. Therefore, pursuant to Fish
and Game Code § 711.2 and Title XIV, CCR § 735.5, the payment of Fish and Game
Department filing fees is not required in conjunction with this project.
ADOPTED this - day of
,2004.
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph W. Fletcher
City Attorney
By:
Kylee Otto
Deputy City Attorney
AYES:
Councilmembers
NOES:
Councilmembers
ABSTAIN:
Council members
NOT PRESENT:
Council members
Resolution No. 2004-020
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the
attached Resolution No. 2004-020 to be the original Resolution adopted by the City
Council of the City of Santa Ana on , and that said ordinance was
published in accordance with the Charter of the City of Santa Ana.
Date:
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
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One Broadway Plaza Project
Mitigation Monitoring Program
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE
ONE BROADWAY PLAZA PROJECT
PURPOSE
On January 1,1989, California State Assembly Bill 3180 (AB 3180) became effective. AB 3180
requires state and local agencies to adopt programs for monitoring and reporting of implementation
of mitigation measures addressing significant adverse environmental impacts of projects agencies
approve subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Consistent with the
requirements of AB 3180 and the CEQA Guidelines, this Mitigation Monitoring Program (MlvfP)
was developed by the City of Santa Ana for use in monitoring the implementation of the mitigation
measures incorporated in the proposed One Broadway Plaza project.
The City of Santa Ana has the authority to require and enforce the provisions of AB 3180 and the
CEQA Guidelines consistent with its existing police powers. As lead agency for the environmental
documentation for the proposed One Broadway Plaza project, the City is also responsible for
approving the M11P and for accepting the written report documenting completion of the
implementation of the project mitigation measures. In general, the City of Santa Ana Public Works
Agency (PW A) and Planning Department would be responsible for overseeing the implementation
of these mitigation measures and for approving measures as complete.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE MMP
The basis of the MMP is the mitigation measures identified as follows:
.
By environmental impact category as documented in Section 3.0 (Existing Conditions, Impacts
and Mitigation Measures) of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the One Broadway
Plaza project.
By environmental impact category for measures that were refined or added to the project
mitigation measures in response to comments received from agencies and members of the
general public on the Draft EIR.
.
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE PROPOSED ONE BROAD\VAY
PLAZA PROJECT
Table 1 provides the following infonnation:
.
A list of all mitigation measures from Section 3.0 of the Draft EIR and the refined measures
from the Responses to Comments Report.
.
The implementation schedule for each measure.
.
The City of Santa Ana Department or Departments responsible for reviewing and approving the
documentation regarding implementation of each measure.
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Exhibit A
One Broadway Plaza Project Mitigation Monitoring Program
TABLEt
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE ONE BROADWAY PLAZA PROJECT
Mitigation Measure Implementation Responsible
Schedule Department
Land Use Measures
There are no significant adverse land use impacts and no mitigation is required.
Topo~raphy, Geology and Soils
G-I The design for the project will comply with all provisions of the Preliminary Geotechnical Feasibility During design, grading and Executive Director of the
Investigation performed by Zeiser Kling Consultants and their Addendum Recommendations, including construction. Public Works Agency
recommendations for grading, removal and recompaction of soils, foundations, settlement, pile (PW A)/Executive
foundations, design criteria, seismic design, retaining walls, ferrous corrosion, surface drainage, pavement Director of Building &
design, concrete hardscape, soldier pile/logging system and supplemental investigations. Planning (PBA) or his/her
designee.
G-2 Prior to acquiring a grading permit for project construction, the developer will prepare a Final Geology Prior to obtaining a grading Executive Director of the
and Soils Report, to specifically assess the following: permit. PW AlPBA or his/her
1. The shrink-swell potential of potentially expansive soils on the site; specifically addressing designee.
appropriate recommendations for soil treatments, grading procedures and/or foundation designs, as
appropriate, for the planned land use on the site.
11. The potential for compressible soils on the site; specifically addressing appropriate recommendations
for soil treatments, grading procedures and/or foundation designs, as appropriate, for the planned land
use on the site.
The recommendations from the Final Geology and Soils Report will be incorporated into the grading plan
for the project.
G-3 Prior to obtaining a grading permit for project construction, the Final Geology and Soils Report will Prior to obtaining a grading Executive Director of the
specifically assess grading control with special emphasis on controlling fugitive dust which could be permit. PW AlPBA or his/her
generated during site preparation, grading and construction. The reports will specifically provide for designee.
establishing procedures for dust control and monitoring so that unacceptable levels of dust do not escape
from the site. These dust control measures will be coordinated with the dust control measures described
in Section 3.4 (Air Quality). The standards and procedures developed in the reports will be incorporated
into the grading plan to be followed by the project developer.
G-4 All structures to be erected on the One Broadway Plaza site will be designed in accordance with the During design and Executive Director of the
seismic design provisions in the Final Geology and Soils Report and of the Uniform Building Code to construction PW AlPBA or his/her
promote safety in the event of such an earthquake. designee.
G-5 During final design, the developer will consult with the Orange County Water District and the Regional During final design and Executive Director of the
Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana, regarding intrusion of foundation piles into the Orange County construction. PW A or his/her designee.
Groundwater Basin. The project applicant will solicit the appropriate permits and approvals from the
OCWD and the R WQCB for the anticipated intrusion of the foundation piles into the Groundwater Basin
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MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE ONE BROADWAY PLAZA PROJECT
Mitigation Measure
and will incorporate measures identified by those agencies in the fmal design and construction
soecifications for the oro1ect.
W -1 Prior to the issuance of a grading permit for the project:
- The developer will prepare and submit a Notice of Intent (NO I) to the State Water Resources Control
Board (SWRCB).
- The developer will submit the NOI and the project Water Discharge Identification Number (WDIN) to
the City of Santa Ana City Engineer.
The developer will prepare a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and will submit the SWPPP to
the City Engineer for review and comment. The developer will maintain the SWPPP on the construction site
throughout the construction period.
W -2 During all site preparation, grading and construction, the project contractors will comply with all applicable
requirements of the NPDES permit, the Drainage Area Management Plan (DAMP) and the City's Local
Implementation Plan (LIP). The project contractors will incorporate Best Management Practices (BMPs)
from the DAMP and LIP and will implement those measures as appropriate during site preparation, grading
and construction.
W -3 During all site preparation, grading and construction, the construction contractors will be responsible for
implementing the SWPPP provisions. The SWRCB is responsible for monitoring and enforcing the
provisions of the SWPPP. In addition, the City Engineer will monitor and enforce these provisions during
all site preparation, grading and construction, as appropriate, t() ensure the SWPPP is properly
implemented.
Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the Project Developer shall provide for the review and approval of the
Director of Public Works a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) prepared for the project consistent
with the Orange County Drainage Area Management Plan. The WQMP shall contain provisions and BMPs
for both construction and operating conditions.
Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the Project Developer shall submit a fmal drainage plan for the
proposed One Broadway Plaza project for review and approval by the City Engineer.
Prior to the issuance of the first building permit, the Project Developer shall pay the City's drainage impact
fee.
During operation of the proposed project, the Project Owner/Operator shall ensure that all pest control,
herbicide, insecticide and other similar substances used as part of maintenance of project features are handled,
stored, applied and disposed consistent with all applicable federal, state and local regulations. The City
Enl.!ineer shall monitor and enforce this orovision.
W-4
W-5
W-6
W-7
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Implementation
Schedule
Prior to the issuance of the
grading permit.
During all site preparation,
grading and construction.
During all site preparation,
grading and construction.
Prior to issuance of the
grading permit.
Prior to issuance of the
grading permit.
Prior to the issuance of the
first building permit.
During project operations.
Responsible
Denartment
Executive Director of the
PW A or hislher designee.
Executive Director of the
PW A or hislher designee.
Executive Director of the
PW A or hislher designee.
Executive Director of the
PW A or hislher designee.
Executive Director of the
PW A or hislher designee.
Executive Director of the
PW A or hislher designee.
Executive Director of the
PBA or hislher designee.
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MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE ONE BROADWAY PLAZA PROJECT
Mitigation Measure Implementation Responsible
Schedule Department
W-8 Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the City Engineer shall verify that structural BMPs have been Prior to the issuance of the Executive Director of the
pennanently incorporated into project plans by the applicant. Such BMPs shall ensure that pollutants from grading permit. PW A or his/her designee.
proïect-related stonn water are mitigated consistent with applicable state and local standards.
Air Quality
AQ-I Use low-emission mobile construction equipment where feasible. During all site preparation, Executive Director of the
grading and construction. PW AlPBA or hislher
designee.
AQ-2 Water site and clean equipment morning and evening to comply with AQMD Fugitive Dust Measures During all site preparation, Executive Director of the
BCM-03 and BCM-06. As part of the conditions of grading permit approval, the project shall water the grading and construction. PW AlPBA or hislher
construction site and unpaved haul roads (with use of reclaimed water or chemical soil binder, where designee.
feasible) twice daily.
AQ-3 Wash off trucks leaving the site to comply with AQMD Fugitive Dust Measure BCM-O!. As part of the During all site preparation, Executive Director of the
conditions of grading permit approval, project construction contractors shall wheel wash construction grading and construction. PW AlPBA or hislher
equipment and cover dirt in trucks during on-road hauling. This measure is already included in the designee.
particulate emission projections in the report. Haul trucks leaving the site shall also have a minimum
freeboard distance of 12", or cover payloads.
AQ-4 Sweep streets if silt is carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares. During all site preparation, Executive Director of the
grading and construction. PW AlPBA or hislher
designee.
AQ-5 Reduce traffic speeds on all unpaved road surfaces to IS miles per hour or less. During all site preparation, Executive Director of the
grading and construction. PW A /PBA or hislher
designee.
AQ-6 Suspend grading operations during first and second stage smog alerts. During all site preparation, Executive Director of the
grading and construction. PW AlPBA or hislher
designee.
AQ-7 Suspend all grading operations when wind speeds (as instantaneous gusts) exceed 25 miles per hour. During all site preparation, Executive Director of the
grading and construction. PW AlPBA or hislher
designee.
AQ-8 Maintain construction equipment engines by keeping them tuned. During all site preparation, Executive Director of the
grading and construction. PW AlPBA or hislher
designee.
AQ-9 Where feasible use low sulfur fuel for stationary construction equipment. During all site preparation, Executive Director of the
grading and construction. PW AlPBA or his/her
designee.
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A Q-l 0 Where feasible utilize existing power sources (e.g., power poles) or clean fuel generators rather than During all site preparation, Executive Director of the
temporary power generators. grading and construction. PW AlPBA or his/her
designee.
AQ-ll Provide on-site power sources during the early stages of the project. During all site preparation, Executive Director of the
grading and construction. PW AlPBA or his/her
designee.
A Q-12 Where feasible use low emission on-site stationary equipment (e.g. clean fuels). During all site preparation, Executive Director of the
grading and construction. PW AlPBA or his/her
designee.
AQ-13 Spread soil binders on site, unpaved roads and parking areas. During all site preparation, Executive Director of the
grading and construction. PW AlPBA or his/her
designee.
A Q-14 Apply chemical soil stabilizers according to manufacturer's specifications to all inactive construction During all site preparation, Executive Director of the
areas (previously graded areas which remain inactive for 96 hours). grading and construction. PW AlPBA or hislher
designee.
A Q-15 Reestablish groundcovers on construction site through seeding and watering of the site that will not be During all site preparation, Executive Director of the
disturbed for lengthy periods (such as two months or more). grading and construction. PW AlPBA or his/her
designee.
A Q-16 Schedule truck deliveries and pickups during off-peak hour. During operations. Executive Director of the
PW AlPBA or his/her
designee.
A Q-l 7 Provide adequate ingress and egress at all entrances to public facilities to minimize vehicle idling at During operations. Executive Director of the
curbsides. PW AlPBA or his/her
designee.
A Q-18 Provide dedicated turn lanes as appropriate and provide roadway improvements at heavily congested During operations. Executive Director of the
roadways. PW AlPBA or his/her
designee.
AQ-19 Provide on-site services. During operations. Executive Director of the
PW AlPBA or his/her
designee.
AQ-20 Improve thermal integrity of the buildings and reduce thermal load with automated time clocks or During operations. Executive Director of the
occupant sensors. PW AlPBA or his/her
designee.
A Q- 21 Install energy efficient street and parking lot lighting. During operations. Executive Director of the
PW AlPBA or his/her
designee.
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AQ-22 Comply with the AQMP Miscellaneous Sources PRC-03 to reduce emissions of restaurant operations. During operations. Executive Director
Introduce efficient heating and other appliances, such as water heaters, cooking equipment, refrigerators, PW AlPBA or hisl1
furnaces and boiler units. Also, incorporate appropriate passive solar design and solar heaters. This designee.
measure is intended to reduce VOC and PM 10 emissions.
AQ-23 Provide lighter color roofmg and road materials and tree planting programs to comply with the AQMP During operations. Executive Director
Miscellaneous Sources MSC-O 1 measure. PW AlPBA or his/h
designee.
AQ-24 Provide local shuttle and transit shelters and ridematching services to comply with Advanced During operations. Executive Director
Transportation Technology A TI-02. PW AlPBA or his/h
designee.
AQ-25 Ensure efficient parking management. During operations. Executive Director
PW AlPBA or his/h
designee.
AQ-26 Provide preferential parking to high occupancy vehicles and shuttle services. Also, designate additional During operations. Executive Director
car pool or vanpool parking. PW AlPBA or his/h
designee.
AQ-27 Employers should provide variable work hours and telecommuting to employees to comply with During operations. Executive Director
Advanced Transportation Technology A IT -01. PW AlPBA or his/h
designee.
AQ-28 Provide dedicated parking spaces with electrical outlets for electrical vehicles. During operations. Executive Director
PW AlPBA or his/h
designee.
AQ-29 Employers should provide ridematching, guaranteed ride home, or car pool or vanpool to employees as a During operations. Executive Director
part of the TDM program and to comply with the AQMP Transportation Improvements TCM-O 1 PW AlPBA or his/h
measure. designee.
AQ-30 Employers should provide compensation, prizes or awards to ridesharers. During operations. Executive Director
PW AlPBA or his/h
designee.
AQ-31 The City should synchronize traffic signals in the vicinity of the project site. During operations. Executive DirectOI
PW A or his/her de
AQ-32 Introduce window glazing, wall insulation, and efficient ventilation methods. During operations. Executive DirectOI
PBA or his/her des
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T-1 The developer shall pay all costs (design, construction, administration and inspection) for Washington At issuance of certificate of Executive Director of the
Avenue and 10th Street to operate as one-way streets which include signal modifications and appropriate occupancy pennit. PW A or hislher designee.
protected left-turn signal at Main StreetlWashington Avenue, Main Street/10th Street, Washington
Avenue/S camore Street, Broadwa StreetlWashin ton Avenue and Broadwa Street/10th Street.
T-2 The project proponent shall pay for all costs for the installation of a roundabout at the intersection of At issuance of the certificate Executive Director of the
S camore Street and 10th Street. of occu anc ennit. PW A or hislher desi nee.
T-3 The project proponent shall pay all costs to install pedestrian crosswalks and a refuge area at the intersection At issuance of the certificate Executive Director of the
of Sycamore Street and 10th Street where a roundabout is to be constructed. The project developer shall be of occupancy permit. PW A or hislher designee.
required to pay all costs (design, construction, administration and inspection) for these mitigation measures,
as the are art of the roundabout as stated in T-2.
T-4 Main Street, between 17 Street and the 1-5 ramps, shall have all on-street parking stalls and parking At issuance of the certificate Executive Director of the
meters removed, and Main Street shall be restriped to provide three northbound and two southbound of occupancy pennit. PW A or hislher designee.
travel lanes. The project proponent shall pay all costs (design, construction, administration and
ins ection associated with these removals and re-stri in when buildin ennits are issued.
T-5 Main Street, between 17 Street and Civic Center Drive, shall have all on-street parking stalls and parking At issuance of the certificate Executive Director of the
meters removed and Main Street shall be re-striped to provide a third northbound through lane within the of occupancy pennit. PW A or hislher designee.
existing right-of-way. The developer shall pay all costs associated with re-striping and removing existing
arkin meters.
T-6 The developer shall pay all costs (acquisition, design, construction, administration and inspection) for At issuance of the certificate Executive Director of the
rovidin southbound ri ht-turn lane at the intersection of Main Street and 17th Street. of occu anc ennit. PW A or hislher desi nee.
T -7 The developer shall pay all costs (acquisition, design, construction, administration and inspection) for At issuance of the certificate Executive Director of the
rovidin southbound ri ht-turn lane at the intersection of Broadwa Street and 17th Street. of occu anc ennit. PW A or hislher desi nee.
T-8 Westbound Santa Clara Avenue shall be re-striped at Broadway Street to provide one left turn lane and one At issuance of the certificate Executive Director of the
shared left turn/right turn lane. The project proponent shall pay all costs (design, construction, administration of occupancy pennit. PW A or hislher designee.
and ins ection associated with this re-stri in when ro'ect buildin ennits are issued.
T-9 Northbound Grand Avenue from Fruit Street to 14 Street shall be re-striped at Santa Ana Boulevard/I-5 At issuance of the certificate Executive Director of the
HOY ramps to provide three northbound travel lanes. The project proponent shall pay all costs (design, of occupancy permit. PW A or hislher designee.
construction, administration and inspection) associated with this re-striping when project building pennits are
issued.
T-lO 1-5 northbound off-ramp shall be re-striped to provide a westbound left turn lane, a shared left turn/right At issuance of the certificate Executive Director of the
turn lane and a right turn lane at Grand A venue. The project developer shall pay all costs (design, of occupancy permit. PW A or hislher designee.
ermittin , construction, administration and ins ection when buildin ermits are issued.
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A new traffic signal shall be installed at the intersection of Main Street and 15ID Street. Communications
cable and conduit required to connect the traffic signal to the City of Santa Ana's Traffic Signal Master
System shall be a part of traffic signal installation. The project proponent shall pay all costs (design,
construction, administration and inspection) associated with this signalization when project building pennits
are issued.
A new traffic signal shall be installed at the intersection of Santa Ana Boulevard and French Street.
Communications cable and conduit required to connect the traffic signal to the City of Santa Ana's Traffic
Signal Master System shall be a part of traffic signal installation. The project proponent shall pay all costs
(design, construction, administration and inspection) associated with this signalization when building pennits
are issued.
A new traffic signal shall be installed at the intersection of Sycamore Street and 15th Street. Communications
cable and conduit required to connect the traffic signal to the City of Santa Ana's Traffic Signal Master
System shall be a part of traffic signal installation. The project proponent shall pay all costs (design,
construction, administration and inspection) associated with this signalization when building pennits are
issued.
The project proponent shall pay the appropriate City Transportation System Improvement Fee to help
offset the One Broadway Plaza Projects' impact on the City of Santa Ana street system.
The developer should coordinate with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCT A) to identify ways
to enhance transit use by tenants of One Broadway Plaza. The project developer shall install a bus stop, bus
transit or any other transit related improvements if requested by the OCT A.
The project proponent shall satisfy the relevant requirements of the City's TDM Ordinance, including
confonnity of site plans with facility standards specified in the TDM Ordinance, and submission and
implementation of a TDM strategy plan and progr
The project developer shall contribute to neighborhood traffic studies for the six neighborhoods evaluated
in Section 3.5.8 (including before and after traffic counts) in order to assess any intrusion of project traffic
into these neighborhoods. If traffic intrusion attributable to the project is identified, corrective measures
will be identified. Depending of the potential impacts, examples of corrective measures could include;
forced-turn channelization, semi-diverters, diagonal diverters and cul-de-sacs. If approved by the
neighborhoods per the City's Procedures for Neighborhood Traffic Plans, corrective measures will be
implemented at a maximum cost to the developer of $200,000 per neighborhood. The funds to implement
the improvements are directly payable to t}~_c,~jtï. ~)f Sa~~~ A.....!.~a..E~'ior .~~ !S:;,~l~1CC ~~!)ui.ldil,l.ß.l>~rmits.
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T-14
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At issuance of the certificate
of occupancy pennit.
Responsible
Department
Executive Director of the
PW A or his/her designee.
At issuance of the certificate I Executive Director of the
of occupancy pennit. PW A or his/her designee.
At issuance of the certificate I Executive Director of the
of occupancy permit. PW A or his/her designee.
At issuance of the certificate
of occupancy permit.
During construction and
prior to Certificate of
Occupancy.
At issuance of certificate of
occupancy and during
operation
At issuance of the certificate
of occupancy pennit.
Executive Director of the
PW A or his/her designee.
Executive Director of the
PW A or his/her designee.
Executive Director of the
PW A or his/her designee.
Executive Director of the
PW A or his/her designee.
At issuance of the certificate I Executive Director of the
of occupancy pennit. PW A or hislher designee.
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T-21
T-22
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To assure use of onsite parking as intended, the project proponent or their successor will require that all
commercial tenant leases specify that employees must park onsite within the One Broadway Plaza parking
garage. In addition, the property manager will require that parking personnel patrol adjoining properties on a
daily basis to enforce such lease provisions. This daily patrol will be performed by a uniformed parking
employee dJiving a utility vehicle that will be signed to identifY it as a part of the One Broadway Plaza
Management. The areas to be patrolled will be marked on a grid map of the streets surrounding One
Broadway Plaza.
The project developer shall provide pedestrian access around the project site during project construction
activities and post appropriate signs around the site directing pedestrians to use the sidewalks across the street
from the project site. Permanent sidewalks shall be installed around the project site to provide for pedestrians
access to the site.
Prior to approval of the project plans, the project proponent will file a Notice of Proposed Construction or
Alteration with the FAA. Conditions placed on the project by the FAA wi]] be incorporated in the fmal
design and construction of the project office tower.
Prior to approval of the project plans, the project proponent shall take the project to the Orange County
A IrpOl1 Land Use Commission for a review and consistency detennination.
After certification of the project Final EIR, the project proponent shall apply to the Caltrans Aeronautics
DepaI1ment for a State helipad Permit.
In order to minimize traffic from the One Broadway Plaza project from. en~9ng the F:~~SÀ..J.>ark
Neighborhood, the traffic diverters cUlTently located in French ,Park shallþçcome ~ent (Adde<.l by tb.e
Planning Commission on February 23,2004). .
Vehicles traveling westbound on Washington Avenue shall"" ". "
Main Street (Added by the Planning Commission on Febru
Vehicles traveling eastbound on Tenth Street shall be diverted either northbound or
Main Street (Added bv the PlannÌI12: Commission on Februarv 23,2004),
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At the Certificate of
Occupancy (CC&Rs) and
during operations.
During all site preparation,
grading and construction.
During final design.
During final design.
During final design.
At
of occupancy
At certificate of occupancy
At certificate of occupancy
Responsible
Department
Executive Director of the
PW A/PBA or his/her
designee.
Executive Director of the
PW A/PBA or his/her
designee.
Executive Director of the
PBA or his/her designee.
Executive Director of the
PBA or his/her designee.
Executive Director of the
PBA or his/her designee.
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HZ-I
Hazardous Materials
The City shall require the site demolition and remodeling contractors to conduct a building by building
inspection for the presence of asbestos-containing materials prior to the issuance of demolition pennits for the
site. The demolition contractor may submit copies of asbestos inspection reports for the site already prepared
to satisfy SCAQMD Rule 1403 to fulfill this requirement.
The City shall require the site demolition and remodeling contractors to conduct a building by building
inspection for the presence of lead-based paint prior to the issuance of demolition pennits for the site.
Building inspection reports already prepared by the contractor to satisfy Cal-OSHA worker safety
requirements may be submitted to fulfill this mitigation measure.
Any use of hazardous materials or generation of hazardous wastes on the proposed project site must be
conducted in accordance with aDDlicable federal, state and local re!!ulations.
HZ-2
HZ-3
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Noise
Prolect construction shall be limited to the hours of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday
Construction shall not be allowed on Sunday or federal holidays
Temporary noise barriers shall be installed between the project construction area and adjacent residents.
These noise barriers may include the use of leaded blankets, an acoustic blanket or several layers of
plywood. "Bravo" acoustic blankets may also be used. Barriers should be 16 to 20 feet high.
The commercial buildings in the project will require mechanical ventilation to keep outside noise from
entering the interior of these buildings. The central ventilation systems for the buildings shall allow for
sufficient ventilation so that office windows can be closed. Air conditioning units may be adequate for
mechanical ventilation as long as they meet the ventilation requirements of the UBC. This shall be
coordinated with the project's mechanical engineer.
Prior to any site preparation, grading or construction, the project contractor will provide the Principals at
the Orange County High School of the Arts and the El Sol Science and Arts Academy with the project
construction schedule indicating the type of construction activity and duration. The project construction
schedule shall address all construction activity from the start of the project to completion.
Population and Housin
There are no sÌ1mificant adverse population and housing impacts and no mitigation is required.
Public Services
The design of the project parking structure shall conform to the City of Santa Ana Police Department's
design standards for parking structures.
N-2
N-3
N-4
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During all demolition,
renovation and remodeling
of existing structures.
During all demolition,
renovation and remodeling
of existing structures.
During all site preparation,
radin!! and construction.
During construction.
During construction.
During fmal design.
Executive Director of the
PBA or his/her designee.
Executive Director of the
PBA or his/her designee.
Executive Director of the
PBA or his/her desÜmee.
Executive Director of the
PBA or his/her designee.
Executive Director of the
PBA or his/her designee.
Executive Director of the
PBA or his/her designee.
Prior to the beginning of I Executive Director of the
construction. PBA or his/her designee.
During fmal design.
Executive Director of the
PBA or his/her designee
and SAFD.
Executive Director of the
PBA or his/her designee
and SAFD.
PS-2
The design of the project shall include on site office spaces for the SAPD, which will be shared with any I During final design and at
on site security staff. Two designated parking spaces will be provided for the SAPD near the main Certificate of Occupancy.
entrance of the orooosed One Broadwav Plaza oroiect.
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PS-4
PS-5
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Prior to issuance of building permits, the project developer shall submit a construction phasing plan for
the proposed project to the SAFD. The plan will be consistent with SAFD Fire Code requirements. Also,
the project developer shall provide evidence to the SAFD that the proposed fire protection services will be
adequate to serve the proposed project development. A fire exit shall be provided in the office building
along with adequate fire protection facilities and equipment to serve the proposed 37-story office building.
Prior to issuance of building permits, the project developer shall submit a construction phasing plan for
the project to the SAFD. This plan will show that emergency vehicle access to the project site is
adequate. Emergency access will be provided on Washington A venue and Sycamore Street.
The final design of the project shall include fire sprinklers in the office building and parking garage at
locations specified by the SAFD. The project shall also conform with all applicable SAFD fire protection
and access requirements.
The final design of the project shall include fire hydrants at locations specified by the SAFD.
PS-7 The project developer shall notify the SAFD and SAPD when the office building helipad is operational.
PS-8
PS-9
The project developer shall contribute a fair share amount to have an emergency vehicle preemption
detector placed on the existing traffic signal arm at the intersection of Broadway Street and 10th Street,
Broadway Street and Washington A venue and Washington A venue and Sycamore Street. These detectors
shall also be placed on any other traffic signal and modified as part of this project.
The project developer shall incorporate a repeater in the design of the project to prevent interference with
Police and Fire Department radio signals.
PS-I0 Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project developer shall submit evidence to the City of Santa
Ana of a fee navrnent between the develoner and the SAUSD to offset school facilitY related imnacts.
PS-ll
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At issuance of the first
building permit.
At issuance of the first
building pennit.
During fmal design.
During fmal design.
At or after Certificate of
Occupancy.
At issuance of first building
pennit.
During fmal design.
At issuance of the first
building pennit.
During all site preparation,
grading and construction.
Responsible
Department
Executive Director of the
PBA or hislher designee
and SAFD.
Executive Director of the
PW A or hislher designee
and SAFD.
Executive Director of the
PBA or hislher designee
and SAFD.
Executive Director of the
PBA or hislher designee
and SAFD.
Executive Director of the
PBA or hislher designee.
SAFD and SAPD.
Executive Director of the
PW A or hislher designee,
SAFD and SAPD.
Executive Director of the
PBA or hislher designee,
SAFD and SAPD.
Executive Director of the
PBA or hislher designee.
Executive Director of the
PBA or hislher designee.
Prior to any site preparation, I Executive Director of the
grading or construction. PBA or hislher designee.
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The project developer shall coordinate with SCE prior to construction to determine the exact location of
all underground and overhead electrical facilities or taking action which could damage such facilities or
interfere with their operations. The Contractor shall protect all electric facilities and associated structures
to be left on the Droiect site from damaQe.
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grading or construction
Responsible
Department
Executive Director of the
PBA or his/her designee.
Prior to any site preparation, I Executive Director of the
grading or construction. PBA or his/her designee.
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All new electrical lines shall be placed underground as required by the City of Santa Ana.
U-3
The project developer shall coordinate with SCGC prior to construction to determine the exact location of
all underground natural gas facilities and take action to prevent damage to these facilities or interference
with their operations. The Contractor shall protect all natural gas pipelines and associated structures to be
left on the project site from damage.
The project developer shall coordinate with Adelphia (fonnerly Comcast) prior to construction to
detennine the exact location of all underground cable facilities or taking action which could damage such
facilities or interfere with their operations. The Contractor shall protect all existing cable lines and
associated structures to be left on the project site from damage.
The project developer shall coordinate with Pacific Bell prior to construction to determine the exact
location of all underground telephone facilities or taking action which could damage such facilities or
interfere with their operations. The Contractor shall protect all existing telephone lines and associated
structures to be left on the project site from damage.
Prior to issuance of grading pennits, the project developer shall demonstrate to the City of Santa Ana that
construction-related waste generated on site would be recycled wherever feasible as the first choice of
disposal method, leaving the option of landfill disposal as a last alternative. The proposed commercial
use shall incorporate facilities for collection and pick-up of recyclable materials into the design of the
project office building. The project developer shall coordinate with City staff to develop appropriate
recycling programs for this project.
The project developer shall coordinate with the Santa Ana Water Utility prior to construction to determine
the exact location of all existing underground water facilities and take action to prevent damage to these
facilities to be left on the project site or interference with their operations. The project developer shall
also pay their fair share amount for the necessary facilities to accommodate project-related water supplies.
The project developer shall coordinate with CSDOC and the City of Santa Ana Public Works Department
prior to construction to detennine the exact location of all underground sewer facilities and take action to
prevent damage to these facilities or interference with their operations. The Contractor shall protect all
sewer lines and associated structures that will be left on the project site from damage.
U-4
U-5
U-6
U-7
U-8
U-9
The project developer shall pay their fair share amount, as detennined by the City of Santa Ana, to
construct the proposed stonn drain system serving the project site to Broadway Street in accordance with
the City's Master Plan of Drainage.
The project developer shall pay all costs for the construction of a new 8-inch waterline and a 6-inch sewer
to be constructed within Washington A venue and 10th Street to replace these lines abandoned in a portion
of Sycamore Street.
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Implementation
Schedule
During construction.
Prior to any site preparation,
grading or construction.
Responsible
Department
Executive Director of the
PW A or histher designee.
Executive Director of the
PW A or histher designee.
Prior to any site preparation, I Executive Director of the
grading or construction. PW A or histher designee.
Prior to any site preparation, I Executive Director of the
grading or construction. PW A or histher designee.
Prior to issuance of the
grading penni t.
Executive Director of the
PBA or histher designee.
Prior to any site preparation, I Executive Director of the
grading or construction. PW A or histher designee.
Prior to any site preparation, I Executive Director of the
grading or construction. PW A or histher designee.
At issuance of first building I Executive Director of the
permit PW A or histher designee.
At issuance of first building I Executive Director of the
pennit PW A or histher designee.
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Mitigation Measure
Implementation
Schedule
Responsible
Department
Aesthetics
The project proponent will ensure that all outdoor lighting and fixtures, including lighting for
construction, are shielded or designed and located to minimize nighttime light spillage onto adjacent uses.
Outdoor fixtures will be designed to generate less than 0.25-foot candle power of light where possible,
and will direct lighting towards the interior of the project site.
During fmal design, I Executive Director of the
construction and operations. PW AIPBA or hislher
designee.
AS-l
Cultural Resources
CR-l Relocation of Historic Resources at 1007-1009 North Broadway (Vale Apartments),
Broad./a) (KoeriÏg IIou3e) and 1015 North llroad'..a) (T.. i3t lla3ler Hou3e).
1109 North
Prior to demolition.
Executive Director of the
PW AIPBA or hislher
designee.
The historical resources proposed for demolition as part of the proposed One Broadway Plaza project
should be made available for relocation as follows:
A.
The availability of the Yale Apartments, Koenig IIoli3e aDd the T t\ i3t lla3ler IIou3c for
relocation shall be noticed by posting a sign at a location that is visible from the public right-of-
way and by advertising in at least one newspaper with a local circulation. These forms of
notification shall persist at least 14 days;
B.
The buildings shall be made available free of charge for at least 60 days;
c.
Plans for the relocation of the buildings shall be submitted to and evaluated by the City Council;
D.
If the City of Santa Ana Planning Commission approves the relocation plan, the applicant has 30
days to remove the building(s) from the project site. If the building(s) are not removed at the end
of the 30 days, they may be demolished after they have been documented, as required in measure
CR-2; and,
E.
The length of this process shall endure for no more than 240 days from the date a demolition
application is submitted.
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Mitigation Measure
Implementation
Sched ule
Prior to demolition.
Responsible
Department
Executive Director of the
PW AlPBA or his/her
designee
CR-2 Recordation of Historic Resources for 1007-1009 North Broadway (Yale Apartments), 1109 North
Broad;lB) (Kocnig IIow~c) and 1015 North ßroBd,ìýay (T nigt ßaglcr Hou3e)
Although the demolition of an historical resource cannot be mitigated to below a level of significance, the
following actions are important for documenting their loss for posterity. In the event the Yale Apartments
Kocnig Hotigc and/or thc T-y",igt ßB3lcr IIou3C are not relocated, they shall be documented, prior to the
issuance of a demolition permit, in a report consistent with Historic American Buildings Survey (RABS)
standards. That report shall document the significance and physical condition of the buildings proposed
for demolition, both historic and current, photographs, written data and text. The report and historic
survey must be completed by a person technically trained in the HABS methods. This documentation
shall include:
A.
A brief written historic and descriptive report in narrative fonnat, including an architectural data
form;
B.
A site plan on 8" x 11" paper shows the location of the building. This site plan shall include a
photo- key. The site plan will include appropriate measurements;
c.
A sketch floor plan on 8" x 11" paper shall accompany each architectural data form;
D.
Large format (4" x 5" or larger negative size) photographs in accordance with the HABS
guidelines. Views shall include several contextual views, all exterior elevations, detailed views
of significant exterior architectural features and interior views of significant historical
architectural features or spaces (if any). All photographs will be black and white, will include
captions and will be listed in a separate index;
E.
Field photographs (35mm) based on the HABS guidelines. Views as detailed in large fonnat
photographs. All photographs will be black and white, will include captions and will be listed in
a separate index;
F.
The report shall include copies or prints of any available original plans and historic photographs;
G.
Archivally stable reproductions of any available significant historic construction drawings and
photographs; and
H.
Archival copies of the documentation shall be submitted to the City of Santa Ana.
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Mitigation Measure Implementation Responsible
Schedule Department
1. In addition to the documentation identified above, the documentation shall include:
. Elevations of all sides of the buildings on minimum 19" x 24" mylar and waterproof ink,
copied and reduced to 8.5" x 11" on archival bond.
. Floor plan with measurements.
. Site plan should also include measurements.
Photographs must include a separate index and captions and photos should be black and white.
1. All survey information must be performed by a person technically trained in HABS methods.
CR-3 Rehabilitation for National and California Register Eligible Resource at 1103 North Broadway Street During fmal design and Executive Director of the
(McNeill-Basler House). rehabilitation. PBA or hislher designee.
The One Broadway Plaza project proposes the rehabilitation of the McNeill-Basler House conform to the
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation (United States Department of the Interior, National
Park Service 1995). The rehabilitation is for use as commercial space. Any rehabilitation must conform
with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation (United States Department of Interior
National Park Service 1995).
The following actions ensure compliance with the required Standards of Rehabilitation for proposed
modifications to the structure at 1103 North Broadway:
A. The rehabilitation of the structure at 1103 North Broadway Street shall conform with the
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation (United States Department of the Interior,
National Park Service 1995);
B. Detailed plans of the rehabilitation of the McNeill-Basler House shall be submitted to the City of
Santa Ana for review and approval, prior to any changes to this structure. The City shall have a
qualified architectural historian review and approve the plans and monitor the rehabilitation
program, for consistency with the Standards for Rehabilitation; and
C. The City of Santa Ana will document the rehabilitation program by establishing a monitoring
program and certification that the building is rehabilitated in accordance with the Secretary's
Standards shall occur prior to issuance of a building permit.
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Mitigation Measure
Responsible
Department
Executive Director of the
PBA or his/her designee.
Implementation
Schedule
During fmal design and
rehabilitation.
CR-4 Resources Listed on the Ci of Santa Ana Re ister of Historical Property at 1103 North Broadway (McNeill-
Basler House), , 1115-1117 North Broadway (Macintosh Apartments),
and 1211 North Broadway (Kelley House)
These properties are all listed on the City of Santa Ana Register of Historical Property. Prior to any
rehabilitation or modifications to the exteriors of these structures, other than painting, the project applicant
must conform with the requirements of Ordinance No. NS-2338 (An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana Amending Chapter 30 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Regarding Places of Historical and
Architectural Significance).
Mitigation measure CR-3, above, requires compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for
Rehabilitation for the proposed modifications to and rehabilitation of the structure at 1103 North Broadway
Street. This satisfies the intent of Ordinance No. NS-2338 for this structure. For the remaining structures
listed above, the following apply:
Plans for modifications or rehabilitation to the exteriors of these structures must be approved by the
Planning Commission prior to any changes to these structures. It is recommended that the
Secretary's Standards for Rehabilitation be used to avoid any adverse effects to these recognized
local historical resources; and
A.
B. The City of Santa Ana will document the rehabilitation program by establishing a monitoring program
of the work, and shall require review and approval of the plans by a qualified architectural historian, and
certification that the plans follow the design standards adopted by the City.
CR-5 In Y~e. eve~t ~nkno~ .c~ltural resourc~s are discovered durin~ constru~tion activities, all construction I Du~g all site prep~ration, I City. of Santa Ana
actIvItIes wlthm the vlcmlty of the fmdmg shall halt and the CIty'S Envlfonmental Coordinator shall be gradmg and constructIon. EnvIronmental
contacted for appropriate action. Coordinator
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One Broadway Plaza Project Mitigation Monitoring Program
Mitigation Measure
Implementation
Schedule
During all site preparation,
grading and construction.
Responsible
Departmcnt
Executive Director of the
PBA or his/her designee
and the Orange County
Coroner.
CR-6 Human Remains.
If Human Remains arc found during the test excavation, the Native American Graves Protection Act
Guidelines and State law require that the crew halt the work in the immediate area; leave the remains in
place and contact the City of Santa Ana project personnel and the Orange County Coroner. Until a
representative of the Coroner's office reviews the remains in the field, they must not be removed. If the
Coroner detem1ines that the remains are prehistoric, the Coroner will contact the Native American
Heritage Commission and the most likely descendent from the Native American community will be
informed. The final deposition of remains will be coordinated by representatives of the property owner
and the most likely descendent.
Artifacts.
CR-7
Any artifacts recovered shall be properly collected with photographs, field notes and locations plotted on
a USGS 7.5' topographic quadrangle and a project map. Artifacts will he identified, catalogued and
stabilized for cura1Ïon. Any recovered artifacts shall be offered, on a first right-of-refusal basis, to a
repository with a retrievahle collection system and an educational and research interest in the materials.
The Anthropology Museum at California State University, Fu]Jerton would be an appropriate repository to
receive any artifact~<:.oll<::c_~~~~J~-.r-.!:~ct site. - .-----.---
Final Report.
During all site preparation,
grading and construction.
Executive Director of the
PßA or his/her designee
CR-8
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After the completion of all
site disturbance activities.
Executive Director of the
PBA or his/her designee.
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CERTIFICATION OF THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT,
FINDINGS AND APPROVALS FOR THE ONE BROADWAY PLAZA PROJECT
1.0
CERTIFICATION OF THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Pursuant to California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 14, Section 15090, the City of Santa
Ana (the "City") hereby certifies the Final Environmental Impact Report ("Final EIR," State
Clearinghouse No. 99101047) for the One Broadway Plaza project ("project"). The Final EIR
has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Public
Resources Code Section 21000, et seq ("CEQA") and the State CEQA Guidelines, CCR, Title
14, Section 15000, et seq ("CEQA Guidelines"). The City certifies that it has been presented
with the Final EIR and that it has reviewed and considered the information in the Final EIR prior
to approving the One Broadway Plaza project, as set forth herein. The City further certifies that
the Final EIR reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City of Santa Ana. The Final
EIR consists of the July 2003 Draft EIR, the October 2003 Responses to Comments Report and
the project Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP).
2.0
FINDINGS
Having received, reviewed and considered the information in the record before it, including the
Final EIR, which is hereby incorporated by reference, the following Findings are hereby adopted
by the City as required by CEQA (specifically, CCR, Title 14, Sections 15091 through 15093) in
conjunction with the approval of the project, which is set forth below.
The City is the Lead Agency for the environmental documentation for the project evaluated in
the Final EIR. Based on the substantial evidence in the record before it, the City finds that the
Draft and Final EIRs were prepared in compliance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines. The
City finds that the Draft EIR was prepared by consultants retained by the City and by City staff,
subject to independent review and judgment of the City. The City finds that it has independently
reviewed and analyzed the Draft EIR and the Final EIR for the proposed One Broadway Plaza
project, that the Draft EIR which was circulated for public review reflected its independent
judgment and that the Final EIR reflects the independent judgment of the City.
The City has based its actions on full appraisal of all viewpoints, including all comments
received up to the date of the adoption of these Findings, concerning the potential environmental
impacts identified and analyzed in the Final EIR.
In addition, the City has reviewed and considered the MMP (which is contained iIi .the Final
EIR), which describes the process to ensure implementation of the mitigation measures that have
been incorporated in the approved project to reduce or avoid significant adverse impacts of the
project on the environment. This MMP will ensure CEQA compliance during project
implementation.
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Findings and Facts in Support of Findings
3.0
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS
3.1
PROJECT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTNES
The project site consists of an approximately 4.32 acre city block generally bounded by Washington
Avenue to the north, Sycamore Street to the east, 10th Street to the south, and Broadway Street to the
west. The One Broadway Plaza Project would consist of 545,124 square feet of office, retail and
restaurant area. The project consists of a 37-story office building, 8-level parking structure (seven
levels aboveground and one sublevel) and the rehabilitation of four existing structures into
commercial office and restaurant uses. The One Broadway Plaza Project would be developed
entirely on one City block. As part of the project, the City would abandon the segment of Sycamore
Street between 10th Street and Washington Street to allow for construction of the office building and
parking structure. Additionally, 10th Street would be converted ftom a tWo-way street to a one-way
eastbound street and W ashington Avenue would be converted ftom a two-way street to a one-way
westbound street.
The project would require the removal of three structures on the project site that are designated
historically significant. One other existing structure on the project site designated historically
significant would be retained in its present condition. A comprehensive design and landscape
program would be implemented to unify the rehabilitated and retained structures on the project site
with the other land use components of the One Broadway Plaza Project.
The objectives of the proposed One Broadway Plaza project are:
. To create a new City landmark by developing an office building with the height, scale and
quality to serve as a central focal point of the Downtown Redevelopment Area of the City.
. To provide a large quantity of Class A office space in a configuration suitable for acquisition of
major, high-profile tenants.
. To provide a large quantity of Class A office space in the immediate vicinity of the City Civic
Center in order to attract major tenants needing to locate close to the government center of the
County.
. To provide a Class A office building attracting professional tenants who will support the cultural
and business activities of the central city area of Santa Ana.
. To provide for the public a world-class restaurant with unique 360 degree views that. creates a
destination point for visitors to Santa Ana. '
. To preserve and enhance the Broadway area by providing palm tree lined plazas which include
extensive landscaping, public art and water features and serve as public gathering places.
. To substantially increase employment opportunities within the City.
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. To provide an on-site parking structure that will serve the parking needed for the office building
as well as providing needed additional parking for the public in the surrounding area.
. To provide a project that contributes to the redevelopment and revitalization of the central city
by acting as a catalyst for future improvements that foster entertainment, cultural and business
activities and establish Santa Ana as a vibrant center of Orange County life.
. To provide a substantial positive fiscal impact to the City which will contribute to the
maintenance and improvement of public services.
The City of Santa Ana Planning and Building Agency is the Lead Agency for the EIR, as defined by
the CEQA, Section 21067. The City of Santa Ana has detennined that the EIR is required pursuant
to Section 15063 of the CEQA Guidelines to assess the potential impacts resulting from approval of
the One Broadway Plaza project and other discretionary actions necessary for its implementation.
This EIR is intended to serve as a program level EIR for the required General Plan Amendment and
changes to the Mid-Town Specific Plan and as a project EIR for the One Broadway Plaza Site Plan
approval and other related implementation actions.
To implement the project, the City and/or other public agencies may consider various actions,
pennits and approvals. Other agencies may also consider the EIR in the review of project pennits
or other actions, including but not limited to Caltrans (for the helipad). The potential actions,
pennits and approvals for the proposed project are anticipated to include the following:
. Approval of a Development Agreement to ensure the timely construction of the project, ensure
occupancy by credit tenants, clarify the various improvements to be provided and to provide for
the restoration and relocation of historic structures.
. General Plan Amendment to establish the One Broadway Plaza Specific Development
District Center designation and as a Major Development Area in the Land Use Element and
establish a maximum Floor Area Ratio of2.9.
. Amendment to Circulation Element to add Local Commercial Street classification.
. An amendment to the Midtown Specific Plan to delete the project site from the Broadway
Corridor District.
. Adoption of a One Broadway Plaza Specific Development District. Specific objectives,
policies and development standards will be established within the One Broad\yay Plaza
Specific Development District to accommodate and guide the development of the One
Broadway Proj ect.
. Resolution of necessity to acquire properties located at the northwest comer of 17th Street
and Main Street and the northeast comer of 1 th Street and Broadway Street.
. Parcel Map.
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. Vacation of Sycamore Street between 10th Street and Washington Avenue.
. Encroachment PennitIMaintenance Agreement for roundabout fountain.
. Approval of an off site Improvement Agreement to acquire properties located at the
northwest comer of 1 th Street and Main Street and northwest comer of Seventeenth Street
and Broadway Street.
. Historical Resource Commission review for demolition requests for properties located at
1007-1009 North Broadway ~treet, 1015 North Broadway Street and 1109 North Broadway
Street.
. Obtain a State Helipad Pennit.
. Approval from Orange County Airport Land Use Commission.
3.2
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
3.2.1 Initial Study and Notice of Preparation
The City of Santa Ana distributed a Notice of Preparation (NOP) of an EIR and an Initial Study
(IS) for the One Broadway Plaza project on October 7, 1999. Because of changes to the
proposed project by the project developer, a second NOP was distributed for public review on
February 12, 2001. The NOPs/ISs were distributed to the State Clearinghouse Office of
Planning and Research, public agencies, utility and service providers, homeowners' associations
and other interested parties in the project area. Copies of the 1999 and 2001 NOPs/ISs are
provided in Appendix A of the EIR.
The City of Santa Ana received fifteen written responses to the recirculation of the NOP on
February 12, 2001 and ten written responses to the NOP on October 7, 1999. Copies of these
comment letters are provided in Appendix B of the EIR.
3.2.2 Scoping Meeting
The City of Santa Ana conducted a scoping meeting for the proposed One Broadway Plaza
project on October 21, 1999. The meeting was held from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, at the City of
Santa Ana City Council Chambers, in the Santa Ana Civic Center. The notice of the scoping
meeting was posted on the project site, was included in the Project NOP and was published in the
Orange County Register newspaper. A copy of the scoping notice is provided in Appéndix B in
the EIR.
The City also conducted a scoping meeting for the One Broadway Plaza on February 21, 2001.
The meeting was held from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the City of Santa Ana Council Chambers in
the Santa Ana Civic Center. The notice of the scoping meeting was included in the NOP and
was published in the Orange County Register newspaper. A notice of the scoping meeting was
also sent to all property owners within 300 feet of the project site. A copy of the scoping notice
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is provided in Appendix B in the EIR.
Based on the findings of the ISs and public input provided in response to the NOPs, the Draft
EIR evaluated the following environmental issues: land use and relevant planning programs;
topography, soils and geology; hydrology and water quality; air quality; transportation; hazards
and hazardous materials; noise; population and housing; public services; utilities and service
systems; aesthetics and cultural resources.
3.2.3 Draft EIR
3.2.2.1 Circulation of the Draft EIR
The City of Santa Ana circulated the Draft EIR for the proposed One Broadway Plaza Project for
public review between July 30, 2003 and September 12, 2003. The Responses to Comments
Report documents the public review and comment period for the Draft EIR. The Notice of
Completion and the Notice of Availability (NOA) for the Draft EIR are provided in Appendix A
of the Responses to Comments Report. The NOA was provided in a newspaper notice regarding
the availability of the Draft EIR and the scheduled neighborhood workshops and Planning
Commission public hearing as shown in Appendix A in the Responses to Comments Report.
The distribution list for the Draft EIR is provided in Appendix B.
The written comments received on the Draft EIR included letters, emails, comment cards trom
the neighborhood meetings and written comments provided to the Planning Commission during
the public hearing. Verbal comments were also received at the Planning Commission public
hearing and are documented in a transcript of that hearing. Written comments on the Draft EIR
for the proposed One Broadway Plaza widening project were received trom the following:
State. Regional and Local Agencies
California Department of Transportation
State of California Governor's Office of Planning and Research
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Southern California Association of Governments
County of Orange Planning and Development Services Department
City of Tustin
City of Irvine
City of Santa, Ana Planning Division
Santa Ana Historic Resources Commission
Orange County Sanitation District
Businesses. Groups and Organizations
Maternal Outreach Management Systems
Concerned Parents of EI Sol Academy
Southern California Gas Company
Orange County Associates
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Floral Park Neighborhood Association
Heritage Orange County, Inc.
Washington Square Neighborhood Association
Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society
ARTbar
Gerald Schwartz
Fredrico Castelan Sayre
Daniel J. Donahue
American Demolition/Concrete Cutting
Alison Young, Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society
Brad Romoffand Justin Reuter
Members of the General Public
Michelle Higbee
J an Dunford
Jon Weger
Andree L. Weger
Debbie McEwen
Jo Ann Ramirez
Rose Ann Garcia Kings
Roberta Reed
Laurie Hampton
Larry Irvine
Dee and Bob Runnells
Roberta Reed
Benjamin F. Grabiel
J effDickman
William Beaubeaux
Barry Jensen
John and Lucy Bateson and Ryan Goins
Alison Young
3.2.2.2 Neighborhood Workshops
The City held two neighborhood meetings for the Draft EIR. These neighborhood meetings
were held between ~:30 PM and 8 PM on September 2 and 3, 2003, at Davis Elementary School
(1405 French Street, Santa Ana). The fonnat of the meetings was infonnal, with topicB:1 stations
provided around the room. Each station was staffed by City and consultant staff persons and
included appropriate poster boards and handouts. Appendix C of the Responses to Comments
Report provides the attendance sign-in sheets from the two neighborhood workshops. A total of
approximately 40 people attended the two workshops.
3.2.2.3 Planning Commission Public Hearin~
A public hearing was held on the Draft EIR for the proposed One Broadway Plaza project as part
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of the regularly scheduled September 81, 2003 City of Santa Ana Planning Commission meeting.
This meeting was held in the City of Santa Ana Council Chambers (22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa
Ana). A total of 31 persons spoke during the public hearing. Appendix D in the Responses to
Comments Report provides a list of all the persons who spoke at the Planning Commission
public hearing. The transcript from the public hearing is provided in the Responses to
Comments Report.
3.2.2.4 Written Responses to Written Comments and Input from the Planning Commission
Public Hearing
The City evaluated the comments on environmental issues received from persons who reviewed
the EIR. In accordance with CEQA, the City prepared written responses describing the
disposition of significant environmental issues raised in these comments. As required by CEQA,
the City has provided to each of the public agencies that commented on the Draft EIR responses
to the comments received from that agency at least ten days prior to the certification of the Final
EIR. The Final EIR provided adequate, good faith and reasoned responses to the comments.
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15088.5, a lead agency is required to recirculate and EIR
when significant new infonnation is added to the EIR after the Notice of Availability is given, but
before certification. The tenn infonnation specifically includes:
(i) Changes to the project,
(ii) Changes in the environmental setting or
(iii)Additional new data or other infonnation.
CEQA Guidelines Section 15088.5 further provides that".. .new infonnation added to an EIR is
not "significant" unless the EIR is changed in a way that deprives the public of a meaningful
opportunity to comment upon a substantial adverse environmental effect of the project or a
feasible way to mitigate or avoid such an effect (including a feasible project alternative) that the
project's proponents have declined to implement."
The City has reviewed the comments received and the responses to those comments as well as
other text changes and references that have been incorporated into the EIR. Since the release of
the Draft EIR for public review, there have been no changes to the project; no changes in the
environmental setting; and no additional data or infonnation was added to the EIR which would
deprive the public of a meaningful opportunity to comment on the project. Therefore, having
reviewed the infonnation contained in the Draft and Final EIRs and in the administrative record,
as well as the requirements under CEQA Guidelines Section 15088.5 regarding recirèulation of
draft EIRs, the City hereby finds that there is no new significant infonnation and no need to
recirculate the EIR. Therefore, the Final EIR has been prepared and considered by the City.
3.3
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
The City has prepared a Final EIR for the One Broadway Plaza project. In accordance with the
requirements of CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, the Final EIR consists of:
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(a) The Draft EIR;
(b) Comments and recommendations received on the Draft EIR (in the Responses to Comments
Report);
(c) A list of persons, organizations and public agencies commenting on the Draft EIR (in the
Responses to Comments Report);
(d) The City's responses to the comments received on the Draft EIR (in the Responses to
Comments Report);
( e) Final Mitigation Monitoring Program; and
(f) Other information added by the City, including all documents incorporated by reference.
4.0
PROJECT IMPACTS AND DISPOSITION OF RELATED MITGATION
MEASURES IDENTIFIED IN THE FINAL EIR
The analysis in the Final EIR identifies all the significant adverse environmental impacts of the
One Broadway Plaza project. All the mitigation measures identified in the Final EIR are
included in the project Approval and are made conditions of the One Broadway Plaza project.
The following findings are made with respect to each significant adverse environmental impact
of the One Broadway Plaza project. In addition, the following findings provide a description of
the potential adverse impacts of the project and the mitigation measures in support of the
Findings.
Potentially significant adverse impacts of a project can be divided into two categories:
. Potentially significant adverse impacts which can be mitigated to below a level of
significance, based on implementation of identified project features, project mitigation
measures and/or City of Santa Ana standard conditions of approval.
. Potentially significant adverse impacts which can be partially mitigated, but not to below a
level of significance. As described later in these Findings, the One Broadway Plaza project
will result in some significant adverse impacts which cannot be mitigated to below a level of
significance.
For each potentially significant adverse impact of the One Broadway Plaza project, o~e of the
following findings must be made, including the provision of facts supporting each finding:
.
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the EIR.
.
Such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public
agency and not the agency making the finding. Such changes have been adopted by such
other agency or can and should be adopted by such other agency.
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Specific economic, legal, social, technological or other considerations, including provision of
employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible the mitigation
measures or project alternatives identified in the Final EIR.
4.1
POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACTS OF THE ONE BROADWAY
PLAZA PROJECT WHICH CANNOT BE MITIGATED TO BELOW A LEVEL OF
SIGNIFICANCE
Potentially significant adverse impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project which cannot be
mitigated to below a level of sigriificance are described in this Section. The City of Santa Ana
City Council finds that these potentially significant adverse impacts of the project would not be
mitigated to below a level of significance, after implementation of the mitigation measures. A
Statement of Overriding Considerations (SOC) has been prepared to address these unavoidable
significant adverse impacts of the project.
4.1.1 Impacts Related to Short Tenn Air Quality Impacts
4.1.1.1 Potentially Significant Adverse Impact Related to Construction NO! and PMlQ Emissions
As described in detail in Section 3.4 (Air Quality) in the EIR, the One Broadway Plaza project
will result in significant adverse NOx and PMlO emissions as a result of the use of construction
equipment and the generation of dust during construction.
4.1.1.2 Finding Related to Construction NO! and PMlO Emissions
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the EIR.
4.1.1.3 Facts in SUDport of the Finding Related to Construction NO! and PMlQ Emissions
Implementation of mitigation measures AQ-l to AQ-15, below, will substantially lessen the
adverse construction impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project related to NOx and PM 10.
However, these measures will not reduce this significant adverse impact of the project to below a
level of significance.
AQ-l
Use low-e~ission mobile construction equipment where feasible.
AQ-2 Water site and clean equipment morning and evening to comply with AQMD Fugitive
Dust Measures BCM-03 and BCM-06. As part of the conditions of grading pennit
approval, the project shall water the construction site and unpaved haul roads (with use
of reclaimed water or chemical soil binder, where feasible) twice daily.
AQ-3 Wash off trucks leaving the site to comply with AQMD Fugitive Dust Measure BCM-
01. As part of the conditions of grading pennit approval, project construction
contractors shall wheel wash construction equipment and cover dirt in trucks during on-
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road hauling. This measure is already included in the particulate emission projections in
the report. Haul trucks leaving the site shall also have a minimum freeboard distance of
12 tt, or cover payloads.
AQ-4 Sweep streets if silt is carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares.
AQ-5 Reduce traffic speeds on all unpaved road surfaces to 15 miles per hour or less.
AQ-6 Suspend grading operations during first and second stage smog alerts.
AQ-7 Suspend all grading opèrations when wind speeds (as instantaneous gusts) exceed 25
miles per hour.
Maintain construction equipment engines by keeping them tuned.
AQ-8
AQ-9
Where feasible use low sulfur fuel for stationary construction equipment.
AQ-I0 Where feasible utilize existing power sources (e.g., power poles) or clean fuel
generators rather than temporary power generators.
AQ-l1 Provide on-site power sources during the early stages of the project.
AQ-12 Where feasible, use low emission on-site stationary equipment (e.g. clean fuels).
AQ-13 Spread soil binders on site, unpaved roads and parking areas.
AQ-14 Apply chemical soil stabilizers according to manufacturer's specifications to all inactive
construction areas (previously graded areas which remain inactive for 96 hours).
AQ-15 Reestablish groundcovers on construction site through seeding and watering of the site
that will not be disturbed for lengthy periods (such as two months or more).
4.1.1.4 Level of Significance of Impacts Related to Construction NO! and PMIO Emissions
The short term adverse impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project related to NOx and PMIO
emissions during construction cannot be mitigated to below a level of significance.
4.1.2 Impacts Related to Long Term Air Quality Impacts
4.1.2.1 Potentially Significant Adverse Impact Related to Long Term NO! Emissions
As described in detail in Section 3.4 (Air Quality) in the EIR, the One Broadway Plaza project
will result in adverse air quality impacts related to NOx emissions during long term operations.
4.1.2.2 Finding Related to Long Term NO! Emissions
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Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the EIR.
4.1.2.3 Facts in SUDport of the Finding Related to Long Tenn NO! Emissions
Implementation of mitigation measures AQ-16 to AQ-32, below, will substantially lessen the
adverse operations impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project related to long tenn emissions of
NOx. However, these measures will not reduce this significant adverse impact of the project to
below a level of significance. .
AQ-16 Schedule truck deliveries' and pickups during off-peak hour.
. .
AQ-17 Provide adequate ingress and egress at all entrances to public facilities to minimize vehicle
idling at curbsides.
AQ-18 Provide dedicated turn lanes as appropriate and provide roadway improvements at heavily
congested roadways.
AQ-19 Provide on-site services.
AQ-20 Improve thennal integrity of the buildings and reduce thennalload with automated time
clocks or occupant sensors.
AQ-21 Install energy efficient street and parking lot lighting.
AQ-22
Comply with the AQMP Miscellaneous Sources PRC-03 to reduce emissions of restaurant
operations. Introduce efficient heating and other appliances, such as water heaters,
cooking equipment, remgerators, furnaces and boiler units. Also, incorporate appropriate
passive solar design and solar heaters. This measure is intended to reduce VOC and PMlO
enusslons.
AQ-23 Provide lighter color roofing and road materials and tree planting programs to comply
with the AQMP Miscellaneous Sources MSC-O 1 measure.
AQ-24 Provide local shuttle and transit shelters and ridematching services to comply with
Advanced Transportation Technology A TT -02.
AQ-25 Ensure efficient parking management.
AQ-26 Provide preferential parking to high occupancy vehicles and shuttle services. Also,
designate additional car pool or vanpool parking.
AQ-27 Employers should provide variable work hours and telecommuting to employees to
comply with Advanced Transportation Technology ATT-Ol.
AQ-28 Provide dedicated parking spaces with electrical outlets for electrical vehicles.
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AQ-29 Employers should provide ridematching, guaranteed ride home, or car pool or vanpool to
employees as a part of the TDM program and to comply with the AQMP Transportation
Improvements TCM-Ol measure.
AQ-30 Employers should provide compensation, prizes or awards to ridesharers.
AQ-31 The City should synchronize traffic signals in the vicinity of the project site.
AQ-32 Introduce window glazing, wall insulation, and efficient ventilation methods.
4.1.2.4 Level ofSÜmificance of Impacts Related to Long Term NO! Emissions
The adverse impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project related to long term NOx emissions
during operations cannot be mitigated to below a level of significance.
4.1.3 Cumulative Impacts Related to Air Quality
4.1.3.1 Potentially SÜmificant Cumulative Adverse Impact Related to Air Ouality
The South Coast Air Basin (Basin) is currently in nonattainment for the state ambient air quality
standards (AAQSs) for ozone, carbon monoxide and particulate matter «10 microns). The One
Broadway Plaza project will contribute additional pollutants to the Basin. The project would
exceed the AAQS construction emission thresholds for NOx and PMlO and the AAQS during
operations for NOx. The other approved and proposed projects in the area are anticipated to
include mitigation that would reduce impacts related to air quality to below a level of
significance for some of those cumulative projects. Because the Basin currently exceeds the
AAQS for these air pollutants and because the One Broadway Plaza project would result in
significant levels of air pollution, above the AAQS for construction emission for NOx and PMIO
and for NOx during operations, the project is anticipated to contribute to significant adverse short
term cumulative NOx and PMIO and long term cumulative NOx impacts related to air quality.
4.1.3.2 Finding Related to Cumulative Air Oualitv
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the EIR.
4.1.3.3 Facts in Support of the Finding Related to Cumulative Air Oualitv
The implementation of mitigation measures AQ-l to AQ-32, provided earlier, will substantially
lessen the adverse impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project related to construction emissions
of NOx and PMIO and operations related emissions of NOx. However, these measures will not
reduce these significant adverse impacts of the project to below a level of significance.
Therefore, the One Broadway Plaza project will contribute cumulatively to adverse air quality
impacts in the Basin.
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4.1.3.4 Level ofShmificance of Impacts Related to Cumulative Air Ouality
The contribution of the One Broadway Plaza to cumulatively adverse impacts related to
construction and operations NOx emissions and construction related PMlO emissions cannot be
mitigated to below a level of significance.
4.1.4 Impacts Related to Transportation
4.1.4.1 Potentially Shmificant Adverse Impacts Related to Transportation
As described in detail in Section' 3.5 (Transportation) in the EIR, the proposed One Broadway
Plaza project will result in adverse impacts as a result of long term operation.
4.1.4.2 Finding Related to Transportation
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the EIR.
and
Specific economic, legal, social, technological or other considerations, including provision of
employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible the mitigation measures or
project alternatives identified in the Final EIR.
4.1.4.3 Facts in Support of the Finding Related to Transportation
Impacts to Streets
Main Street (1 ih Street to 1st Street). Mitigation measures to reduce potential traffic along Main
Street between 17th Street and 1 st Street to a level considered less than significant have been
determined to be not feasible due to significant land use impacts associated with their
implementation. To help minimize impacts along Main Street, mitigation measures T -5 and T -6 are
required.
T-5
Main Street, between 1 ih Street and Civic Center Drive, shall have all on-street parking
stalls and parking meters removed and Main Street shall be re-striped to provide a third
northbounq through lane within the existing right-of-way. The developer shall pay all
costs associated with re-striping and removing existing parking meters.
T-6
The developer shall pay all costs (acquisition, design, construction, administration and
insrection) for providing southbound right-turn lane at the intersection of Main Street and
17t Street.
Broadwav Street (Santa Clara Avenue to 1st Street). Mitigation measures to reduce potential
traffic impacts along Broadway Street between Santa Clara and 1 st Street to a level considered less
than significant have been determined to be not feasible due to significant land use impacts
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associated with their implementation. To help minimize impacts along Broadway Street, mitigation
measure T -7 is required.
T -7 The developer shall pay all costs (acquisition, design, construction, administration and
inspection) for providing southbound right-turn lane at the intersection of Broadway Street
and 17th Street.
Impacts to Intersections
Main Street & 1 ih Street. Mitigation measures to reduce potential traffic impacts at the
intersection of Main Street and 17th Street to a level considered less than significant have been
detennined to be not feasible due to significant land use impacts associated with their
implementation. To help minimize impacts at the intersection, mitigation measures T -4, T -5 and T-
6 are required. Mitigation measures T5 and T6 were provided earlier. Mitigation measure T4 is
provided below.
T-4
Main Street, between 1 ih Street and the 1-5 ramps, shall have all on-street parking
stalls and parking meters removed, and Main Street shall be restriped to provide three
northbound and two southbound travel lanes. The proj ect proponent shall pay all costs
(design, construction, administration and inspection) associated with these removals
and re-striping when building pennits are issued.
Broadway & 17th Street. Mitigation measures to reduce potential traffic impacts at the intersection
of Broadway Street and 17th Street to a level considered less than significant have been detennined
to be not feasible due to significant adverse land use impacts associated with their implementation.
To help minimize impacts at the intersection, mitigation measure T-7, provided earlier, is required.
Main Street & W ashington Avenue. Mitigation measures to reduce potential traffic impacts at the
intersection of Main Street and Washington Avenue to a level considered less than significant have
been detennined to be not feasible due to significant adverse land use impacts associated with their
implementation. To help minimize impacts at the intersection, mitigation measure T -1 is required.
The developer shall pay all costs (design, construction, administration and inspection)
for W ashington Avenue and 10th Street to operate as one-way streets which include
signal modifications and appropriate frotected left-turn signal at Main
Street/W ashington Avenue, Main Street/lOt Street, W ashington Avenue/Sycamore
Street, Bro~dway Street/W ashington Avenue and Broadway Street/10th Street.
Broadway Street & 4th Street. Mitigation measures to reduce potential traffic impacts at the
intersection of Broadway Street and 4th Street to a level considered less than significant have
been detennined to be not feasible due to significant adverse land use impacts associated with
their implementation. No mitigation is proposed.
T-1
1 st Street and Flower Street. Mitigation measures to reduce potential traffic impacts at the
intersection of 1 st Street and Flower Street to a level considered less than significant have been
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determined to be not feasible due to significant adverse land use impacts associated with their
implementation. No mitigation is proposed.
Santa Ana Boulevard & Flower Street. Mitigation measures to reduce potential traffic impacts at
the intersection of Santa Ana Boulevard and Flower Street to a level considered less than
significant have been detennined to be not feasible due to significant adverse land use impacts
associated with their implementation. No mitigation is proposed.
Fairview Street & 1 st Street. Mitigation measures to reduce potential traffic impacts at the
intersection of Fairview Street and 1 st Street to a level considered less than significant have been
detennined to be not feasible duè to significant adverse land use impacts associated with their
implementation. No mitigation is proposed.
4.1.4.4 Level of Significance of Impacts Related to Transportation and Cumulative
Transportation
The adverse impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project related to transportation at the following
two street segments and seven intersections cannot be mitigated to below a level of significance
when considering only the project impact or cumulatively when the project is considered with
other ongoing and planned development:
Main Street (1 ih Street to 1 st Street)
Broadway Street ~Santa Clara Avenue to 1 st Street)
Main Street & 17t Street
Broadway & 1 ih Street
Main Street & W ashington Avenue
Broadway Street & 4th Street
1 st Street and Flower Street
Santa Ana Boulevard & Flower Street
Fairview Street & 1st Street
4.1.5 Impacts Related to Utilities and Service Systems
4.1.5.1 Potentially SÜmificant Adverse Impact Related to Television Reception
The project will interfere with the transmission of television signals from area television stations
as discussed in Secti~n 3.10 (Utilities and Service Systems) in the EIR.
4.1.5.2 Finding Related to Television Reception
Specific economic, legal, social, technological or other considerations, including provision of
employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible the mitigation measures or
project alternatives identified in the Final EIR.
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4.1.5.3 Facts in SUDport of the Finding Related to Television Reception
For residential uses which do not have cable television, area television reception will be impacted
because the project will inteñere with television transmission from area television stations. It is
anticipated that the proposed project will interfere with commercial and public station television
signals for those living south and east of the project site because these signals are transmitted from
hills in the Los Angeles northwest of the project site. This is an unavoidable adverse impact of the
project because 70 percent of Santa Ana residents rely on television antennas to receive broadcast
television signals. No mitigation for this impact is proposed.
4.1.5.4 Level of Significance oflIÌ1Dacts Related to Television ReceDtion
The interference with television reception is an unavoidable adverse impact which cannot be
mitigated below a level of significance because mitigation is not possible.
4.1.6 Impacts Related to Aesthetics
4.1.6.1 Potentially Significant Adverse ImDact Related to Aesthetics
As described in detail in Section 3.11 (Aesthetics) in the EIR, the One Broadway Plaza project
will result in adverse impacts in the areas of land use scale and shade, and shadow impact.
4.1.6.2 Finding Related to Aesthetics
Specific economic, legal, social, technological or other considerations, including provision of
employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible the mitigation measures or
project alternatives identified in the Final EIR.
4.1.6.3 Facts in SUDDort of the Finding Related to Aesthetics
The 37-story office tower would exceed the height, mass and scale of existing structures on and near
the site. The contrast in height, mass and scale of the parking structure and tower relative to
existing buildings on and near the site cannot be mitigated. The contrast would be a significant
adverse visual impact on the site and surrounding area.
Residential uses in the areas north of W ashington Avenue, east of Sycamore Street and west of
Broadway Street would be considered sensitive to additional amounts of shade because of the use of
the outdoor areas at these residences. Loss of sunlight would affect these uses during ~inter and
summer mornings and evenings. These areas will receive a half hour more of shade as the shadow
cast by the project office building and parking garage moves as the sun moves in the sky. During
the winter and summer months, this additional shading would be a significant adverse impact which
cannot be mitigated.
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4.1.6.4 Level of SÜmificance of ImDacts Related to Aesthetics
The land use scale and shadow impact of the One Broadway Plaza cannot be mitigated to below
a level of significance because mitigation is not possible.
4.1.7 Impacts Related to Cultural and Historic Resources
4.1.7.1 Potentially Significant Adverse Impact Related to Cultural and Historic Resources
As described in detail in Section 3.12 (Cultural Resources) in the EIR., the proposed One Broadway
Plaza project will result in adverse Impacts due to the relocation or demolition of two historic homes
on Broadway Street which are listed in the City of Santa Ana Register of Historic Property.
4.1.7.2 Finding Related to Cultural and Historic Resources
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the EIR.
4.1.7.3 Facts in SUDDort of the Finding Related to Cultural and Historic Resources
The Yale Apartments (1009 North Broadway Street) and the Twist-Basler House (1015 North
Broadway Street) were detennined to meet the designation criteria in Section 30-2 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code and were placed on the City of Santa Ana Register of Historic Property in
December 1998. Implementation of mitigation measures CR-l, CR-2 and CR-9, below, will
substantially lessen the adverse impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project related to cultural
and historic resources. However, these measures will not reduce this significant adverse impact
of the project to below a level of significance.
CR-l Relocation of Historic Resources at 1007-1009 North Broadway (Yale Apartments).
The historical resources proposed for demolition as part of the proposed One Broadway
Plaza project should be made available for relocation as follows:
A. The availability of the Yale Apartments for relocation shall be noticed by posting a sign
at a location that is visible from the public right-of-way and by advertising in at least one
newspaper with a local circulation. These fonns of notification shall persist at least 14
days;
B. The buildings shall be made available free of charge for at least 60 days;
C. Plans for the relocation of the buildings shall be submitted to and evaluated by the City
Council;
D. If the City of Santa Ana Plarming Commission approves the relocation plan, the
applicant has 30 days to remove the building(s) from the project site. If the building(s)
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are not removed at the end of the 30 days, they may be demolished after they have been
documented, as required in measure CR-2; and
E. The length of this process shall endure for no more than 240 days from the date a
demolition application is submitted.
CR-2 Recordation of Historic Resources for 1007-1009 North Broadway (Yale Apartments).
Although the demolition of an historical resource cannot be mitigated to below a level of
significance, the following actions are important for documenting their loss for posterity.
In the event the Yale Apàrtments are not relocated, they shall be docwnented, prior to the
issuance of a demolition permit, in a report consistent with Historic American Buildings
Survey (HABS) standards. That report shall docwnent the. significance and physical
condition of the buildings proposed for demolition, both historic and current, photographs,
written data and text. The report and historic survey must be completed by a person
technically trained in the HABS methods. This docwnentation shall include:
A. A brief written historic and descriptive report in narrative format, including an
architectural data form;
B. A site plan on 8" x 11" paper shows the location of the building. This site plan shall
include a photo-key. The site plan will include appropriate measurements;
C. A sketch floor plan on 8" x 11" paper shall accompany each architectural data form;
D. Large format (4" x 5" or larger negative size) photographs in accordance with the
HABS guidelines. Views shall include several contextual views, all exterior
elevations, detailed views of significant exterior architectural features and interior
views of significant historical architectural features or spaces (if any). All
photographs will be black and white, will include captions and will be listed in a
separate index;
E. Field photographs (35mm) based on the HABS guidelines. Views as detailed in large
format photographs. All photographs will be black and white, will include captions
and will be listed in a separate index;
F. The report shall include copies or prints of any available original plans and historic
photographs;
G. Archivally stable reproductions of any available significant historic construction
drawings and photographs; and
H. Archival copies of the docwnentation shall be submitted to the City of Santa Ana.
I. In addition to the documentation identified above, the documentation shall include
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Elevations of all sides of the buildings on minimum 19" x 24" mylar and
waterproof ink, copied and reduced to 8.5" x 11" on archival bond.
.
Floor plan with measurements.
.
Site plan should also include measurements.
.
Photographically must include a separate index and captions and all photos
should be black and white.
J. All survey infonnation must be perfonned by a person technically trained in HABS
methods.
CR-9 Relocation for Resources listed on the City of Santa Ana Register of Historical Property at
1015 North Broadway (Twist-Basler House).
The developer shall relocate the structure located at 1015 North Broadway to a City
approved location. Further, the structure shall be placed on a pennanent foundation, have
all utility services connected/operational and be rehabilitated to City standards.
4.1.7.4 Level of Significance of Impacts Related to Cultural and Historic Resources
The adverse impacts of the project related to the removal of three historic structures and the changes
to the setting of the historic structures cannot be mitigated to below a level of significance.
Therefore, the One Broadway Plaza project will result in significant adverse impacts on historical
resources that cannot be mitigated to below a level of significance.
4.2
POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACTS OF THE ONE BROADWAY
PLAZA PROJECT WHICH CAN BE MITGATED TO BELOW A LEVEL OF
SIGNIFICANCE
Potentially significant adverse impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project which can be
mitigated to below a level of significance are described in this Section. The City of Santa Ana
City Council finds that these potentially significant adverse impacts of the project would be
mitigated to below a level of significance, after implementation of the noted mitigation
measures.
4.2.1 IMPACTS RELATED TO TOPOGRAPHY, GEOLOGY AND SOILS
4.2.1.1 Potentially Significant Adverse Impacts Related to Tonogranhv. Geology and Soils
As described in detail in Section 3.2 (Topography, Geology and Soils) in the EIR, the One
Broadway Plaza project will impact existing topography and soils on the project site.
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4.2.1.2 Findings Related to Topographv. Geology and Soils
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the One Broadway Plaza
project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in
the EIR.
4.2.1.3 Facts in Support of the Findings Related to To~ography and Soils
Implementation of mitigation measures G-l and G-2, provided below, will substantially lessen
the adverse impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project related to topography and soils, and will
reduce these potentially significant adverse impacts to below a level of significance.
G-l
The design for the project will comply with all provisions of the Preliminary Geotechnical
Feasibility Investigation perfonned by Zeiser Kling Consultants and their Addendum
Recommendations, including recommendations for grading, removal and recompaction of
soils, foundations, settlement, pile foundations, design criteria, seismic design, retaining
walls, ferrous corrosion, surface drainage, pavement design, concrete hardscape, soldier
pile/logging system and supplemental investigations.
G-2 Prior to acquiring a grading pennit for project construction, the developer will prepare a
Final Geology and Soils Report, to specifically assess the following:
1.
The shrink-swell potential of potentially expansive soils on the site; specifically
addressing appropriate recommendations for soil treatments, grading procedures
and/or foundation designs, as appropriate, for the planned land use on the site.
11.
The potential for compressible soils on the site; specifically addressing appropriate
recommendations for soil treatments, grading procedures and/or foundation designs,
as appropriate, for the planned land use on the site.
The recommendations from the Final Geology and Soils Report will be incorporated into the
grading plan for the project.
4.2.1.4 Level of Significance of Impact Related to Topographv and Soils
The adverse impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project related to topography and soils will be
mitigated to below a)evel of significance.
4.2.2.1 Potentially Significant Adverse Impact Related to Fugitive Dust
As described in detail in Section 3.2 (Topography, Geology and Soils) in the EIR, construction
of the One Broadway Plaza project will create dust.
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4.2.2.2 Findings Related to Fugitive Dust
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the One Broadway Plaza
project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in
the EIR.
4.2.2.3 Facts in Support of the Finding Related to Fugitive Dust
Implementation of mitigation measure G-3, provided below, will substantially lessen the adverse
impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project related to fugitive dust, and will reduce these
potentially significant adverse impacts to below a level of significance.
G-3
Prior to obtaining a grading pennit for project construction, the Final Geology and Soils
Report will specifically assess grading control with special emphasis on controlling fugitive
dust which could be generated during site preparation, grading and construction. The
reports will specifically provide for establishing procedures for dust control and monitoring
so that unacceptable levels of dust do not escape from the site. These dust control measures
will be coordinated with the dust control measures described in Section 3.4 (Air Quality).
The standards and procedures developed in the reports will be incorporated into the grading
plan to be followed by the project developer.
4.2.3.1 Potentially Significant Adverse Impact Related to Seismicity
As described in detail in Section 3.2 (Topography, Geology and Soils) in the EIR, construction
the One Broadway Plaza project will be subject to future seismic activity.
4.2.3.2 Findings Related to Seismicity
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the One Broadway Plaza
project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in
the EIR.
4.2.3.3 Facts in Support of the Finding Related to Seismicity
Implementation of mitigation measure G-4, provided below, will substantially lessen the adverse
impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project related to seismicity, and will reduce these
potentially signific~t adverse impacts to below a level of significance.
G-4 All structures to be erected on the One Broadway Plaza site will be designed in accordance
with the seismic design provisions in the Final Geology and Soils Report and of the Unifonn
Building Code to promote safety in the event of such an earthquake.
4.2.4.1 Potentially Significant Adverse Impact Related to Groundwater
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As described in detail in Section 3.2 (Topography, Geology and Soils) in the EIR, foundation piles
could introduce contaminants such as drilling oil or construction materials into the Orange County
Groundwater Basin.
4.2.4.2 Findings Related to Groundwater
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the One Broadway Plaza
project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in
the EIR. .
4.2.4.3 Facts in Support of the Finding Related to Groundwater
Implementation of mitigation measure G-5, provided below, will substantially lessen the adverse
impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project related to groundwater, and will reduce these
potentially significant adverse impacts to below a level of significance.
G-5
During final design, the developer will consult with the Orange County Water District
and the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana, regarding intrusion of
foundation piles into the Orange County Groundwater Basin. The project applicant will
solicit the appropriate permits and approvals from the OCWD and the RWQCB for the
anticipated intrusion of the foundation piles into the Groundwater Basin and will
incorporate measures identified by those agencies in the final design and construction
specifications for the project.
4.2.2 IMPACTS RELATED TO HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
4.2.5.1 Potentially Significant Adverse Impacts Related to Hydrology and Water Oualitv
As described in detail in Section 3.3 (Hydrology and Water Quality) in the EIR, construction of
the project may generate surface runofIwith pollutants that could impact area receiving waters.
4.2.5.2 Findings Related to Hvdrology and Water Ouality
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the One Broadway Plaza
project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in
the EIR.
4.2.5.3 Facts in Support of the Finding Related to Hvdrology and Water Ouality
Implementation of mitigation measures W -1 to W -6, provided below, will substantially lessen
the adverse impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project related to construction related activities
which may generate surface runoff with pollutants, and will reduce these potentially significant
adverse impacts to below a level of significance.
W -1 Prior to the issuance of a grading permit for the project:
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The developer will prepare and submit a Notice of Intent (NO!) to the State Water
Resources Control Board (SWRCB).
The developer will submit the NOI and the project Water Discharge Identification
Number (WDIN) to the City of Santa Ana City Engineer.
- The developer will prepare a Stonnwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and will
submit the SWPPP to the City Engineer for review and comment. The developer will
maintain the SWPPP on the construction site throughout the construction period.
W -2 During all site preparation, grading and construction, the project contractors will comply
with all applicable requirements of the NPDES pennit, the Drain~ge Area Management Plan
(DAMP) and the City's Local Implementation Plan (LIP). The project contractors will
incorporate Best Management Practices (BMPs) from the DAMP and LIP and will
W-3
During all site preparation, grading and construction, the construction contractors will be
responsible for implementing the SWPPP provisions. The SWRCB is responsible for
monitoring and enforcing the provisions of the SWPPP. In addition, the City Engineer will
monitor and enforce these provisions during all site preparation, grading and construction, as
appropriate, to ensure the SWPPP is properly implemented.
W-4
Prior to the issuance of grading pennits, the Project Developer shall provide for the review
and approval of the Director of Public Works a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP)
prepared for the project consistent with the Orange County Drainage Area Management
Plan. The WQMP shall contain provisions and BMPs for both construction and operating
conditions.
Refer also to mitigation measure G-5, above, in Section 3.2 (Topography, Geology and Soils)
which addresses mitigation for potential adverse impacts on groundwater related to the
foundation piles for the project structures.
4.2.6.1 Potentially Significant Adverse Impacts Related to Hydrology and Water Ouality
As described in detail in Section 3.3 (Hydrology and Water Quality) in the EIR, operation of the
project may create runoff water containing pollutants that could impact area receiving waters.
4.2.6.2 Findings Related to Hydrology and Water Ouality
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the proposed One Broadway
Plaza project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as
identified in the EIR.
4.2.6.3 Facts in Support of the Finding Related to Hydrology and Water Ouality
Implementation of mitigation measures W -5 to W -8, provided below, will substantially lessen
the adverse impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project related to operational activities which
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may generate surface runoff with pollutants, and will reduce these potentially significant adverse
impacts to below a level of significance.
W -5 Prior to the issuance of grading pennits, the Project Developer shall submit a final drainage
plan for the proposed One Broadway Plaza project for review and approval by the City
Engineer.
W -6 Prior to the issuance of the first building pennit, the Project Developer shall pay the City's
drainage impact fee.. .
W-7
During operation of the proposed project, the Project Owner/Operator shall ensure that all
pest control, herbicide, insecticide and other similar substances used as part of maintenance
of project features are handled, stored, applied and disposed consistent with all applicable
federal, state and local regulations. The City Engineer shall monitor and enforce this
prOVISIon.
W -8 Prior to the issuance of grading pennits, the City Engineer shall verify that structural BMPs
have been pennanently incorporated into project plans by the applicant. Such BMPs shall
ensure that pollutants from project-related stonn water are mitigated consistent with
applicable state and local standards.
4.2.3 IMPACTS RELATED TO AIR QUALITY
4.2.3.1 Potentially SÜmificant Adverse Impacts Related to Short Tenn Air Ouality
As described in detail in Section 3.3 (Air Quality) in the EIR, the project will result in short tenn
construction related air quality impacts.
4.2.3.2 Findings Related to Short Tenn Air Ouality Impacts
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the One Broadway Plaza
proj ect which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in
the EIR.
4.2.3.3 Facts in Support of the Finding Related to Short Tenn Air Oualitv Impacts
Implementation of ~itigation measures AQ-l to AQ-15, provided earlier, will substantially
lessen the adverse impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project related to short tenn ~r quality
and will reduce these potentially significant adverse impacts to below a level of significance,
except for short term to NOx and PMlO, as described earlier.
4.2.3.1 Potentiallv Significant Adverse Im?acts Related to Long Tenn Air Ouality Impacts
As described in detail in Section 3.4 (Air Quality) in the EIR, long tenn operation of the project
would generate air quality pollutants.
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4.2.3.2 Findings Related to Lone: Term Air Oualitv Impacts
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the One Broadway Plaza
project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in
the EIR.
4.2.3.3 Facts in Support of the Findine: Related to Lone: Term Air Oualitv Impacts
Implementation of mitigation measures AQ-16 to AQ-32, provided above, will substantially
lessen the adverse impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project related to long term air quality and
will reduce these potentially significant adverse impacts to below a level of significance, except
for to NOx, as described earlier.
4.2.4 IMPACTS RELATED TO SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
4.2.4.1 Potentially Significant Adverse Impacts Related to Surface Transportation
As described in detail in Section 3.5 (Transportation) in the EIR, the project may impact surface
transportation routes adjacent to or in the vicinity of the project site. In addition, the project may
impact surface transportation routes in the Willard, French Court and French Park neighborhoods.
4.2.4.2 Findine:s Related to Surface Transportation Impacts
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the One Broadway Plaza
project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in
the EIR.
4.2.4.3 Facts in Support of the Finding Related to Surface TransDortation Impacts
Implementation of mitigation measures T -1 to T -1 7 will substantially lessen the adverse impacts
of the One Broadway Plaza project related to surface transportation, and will reduce many of
these potentially significant adverse impacts to below a level of significance. Some traffic
impacts are still significant after mitigation, as described earlier.
Measures T -1, T -4, T -5, T -6 and T -7 were provided earlier. The remaining traffic measures are
provided below.
T-2 The project proponent shall pay for all costs for the installation of a roundabout at the
intersection of Sycamore Street and 10th Street. .
T-3
The proj ect proponent shall pay all costs to install pedestrian crosswalks and a refuge
area at the intersection of Sycamore Street and 10th Street where a roundabout is to be
constructed. The project developer shall be required to pay all costs (design,
construction, administration and inspection) for these mitigation measures, as they are
part of the roundabout as stated in T -2.
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T -8 Westbound Santa Clara Avenue shall be re-striped at Broadway Street to provide one left
turn lane and one shared left turnlright turn lane. The project proponent shall pay all
costs (design, construction, administration and inspection) associated with this re-striping
when project building pennits are issued.
T-9 Northbound Grand Avenue from Fruit Street to 14th Street shall be re-striped at Santa
Ana Boulevard/I-5 HOV ramps to provide three northbound travel lanes. The project
proponent shall pay all costs (design, construction, administration and inspection)
associated with this re-striping when project building pennits are issued.
T -10 1-5 northbound off-ramp' shall be re-striped to provide a westbound left turn lane, a
shared left turnlright turn lane and a right turn lane at Grand Avenue. The project
developer shall pay all costs (design, pennitting, construction, administration and
inspection) when building pennits are issued.
T-11
A new traffic signal shall be installed at the intersection of Main Street and 15th Street.
Communications cable and conduit required to connect the traffic signal to the City of
Santa Ana's Traffic Signal Master System shall be a part of traffic signal installation.
The project proponent shall pay all costs (design, construction, administration and
inspection) associated with this signalization when project building pennits are issued.
T -12 A new traffic signal shall be installed at the intersection of Santa Ana Boulevard and
French Street. Communications cable and conduit required to connect the traffic signal
to the City of Santa Ana's Traffic Signal Master System shall be a part of traffic signal
installation. The project proponent shall pay all costs (design, construction,
administration and inspection) associated with this signalization when building pennits
are issued.
T -13 A new traffic signal shall be installed at the intersection of Sycamore Street and 15th
Street. Communications cable and conduit required to connect the traffic signal to the
City of Santa Ana's Traffic Signal Master System shall be a part of traffic signal
installation. The proj ect proponent shall pay all costs (design, construction,
administration and inspection) associated with this signalization when building pennits
are issued.
T-14 The project proponent shall pay the appropriate City Transportation System Improvement
fee to help <;>ffset the One Broadway Plaza Projects' impact on the City of Santa Ana
street system. ' .
T -15 The developer should coordinate with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCT A)
to identify ways to enhance transit use by tenants of One Broadway Plaza. The project
developer shall install a bus stop, bus transit or any other transit related improvements if
requested by the OCT A.
T -16 The project proponent shall satisfy the relevant requirements of the City's TDM Ordinance,
including confonnity of site plans with facility standards specified in the TDM Ordinance,
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and submission and implementation of a TDM strategy plan and program.
T-17
The project developer shall contribute to neighborhood traffic studies for the six
neighborhoods evaluated in Section 3.5-8 (including before and after traffic counts) in
order to assess any intrusion of proj ect traffic into these neighborhoods. If traffic
intrusion attributable to the project is identified, corrective measures will be identified.
Depending on the potential impacts, examples of corrective measures could include;
forced-turn channelization, semi-diverters, diagonal diverters and cul-de-sacs. If
approved by the neighborhoods per the City's procedures for Neighborhood Traffic Plans,
corrective measures will be implemented at a maximum cost to the developer of
$200,000 per neighborhood. The funds to implement the improvements are directly
payable to the City of Santa Ana prior to issuance of building p~nnits.
T-24 In order to minimize traffic trom the One Broadway Plaza project trom entering the
French Park Neighborhood, the traffic diverters currently located in French Park shall
become pennanent (Added by the Planning Commission on February 23,2004).
T -25 Vehicles traveling westbound on W ashington Avenue shall be diverted either northbound
or southbound at Main Street (Added by the Planning Commission on February 23,
2004).
T -26 Vehic1es traveling eastbound on Tenth Street shall be diverted either northbound or
southbound at Main Street (Added by the Planning Commission on February 23,2004).
4.2.5 IMPACTS RELATED TO PARKING
4.2.5.1 Potentially SÜmificant Adverse Impacts Related to Parking
As described in detail in Section 3.5 (Transportation) in the ErR, unsafe sight distances may be
created by the project. The proposed projects could result in adverse off site parking impacts.
4.2.5.2 Findings Related to Parking Impacts
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the One Broadway Plaza
project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in
the EIR.'
4.2.5.3 Facts in Support of the Finding Related to Parking Impacts
Implementation of mitigation measures T-18 and T-19, provided below, will substantially lessen
the adverse impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project related to parking, and will reduce these
potentially significant adverse impacts to below a level of significance.
T -18 The project parking garage entrances/exits shall be designed to meet City sight distance
standards. A new landscaped median shall be constructed at the intersection of Broadway
and the parking structure egress to restrict left turn movements of vehicles exiting on
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Broadway subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. The project
proponent shall pay all costs associated with this median prior to building pennits being
issued.
T-19 To assure use of onsite parking as intended, the project CC&Rs will require that all
commercial tenant leases specify that employees must park onsite within the One Broadway
Plaza parking garage. In addition, the property manager will require that parking personnel
patrol adjoining properties on a daily basis to enforce such lease provisions. This daily
patrol will be perfonned by a unifonned parking employee driving a utility vehicle that will
be signed to identify it as a part of the One Broadway Plaza Management. The areas to be
patrolled will be marked on a grid map of the streets surrounding One Broadway Plaza.
4.2.6 IMPACTS RELATED TO PEDISTRIAN ACCESS
4.2.6.1 Potentially Significant Adverse Impacts Related to Pedestrian Access
As described in detail in Section 3.5 (Transportation) in the EIR, the project may adversely impact
pedestrian access in the vicinity of the project site during project construction.
4.2.6.2 Findings Related to Pedestrian Access Impacts
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the One Broadway Plaza
project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in
the EIR.
4.2.6.3 Facts in Support of the Finding Related to Pedestrian Access Impacts
Implementation of mitigation measures T-20, provided below, will substantially lessen the
adverse impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project related to parking, and will reduce these
potentially significant adverse impacts to below a level of significance.
T -20 The project developer shall provide pedestrian access around the project site during project
construction activities and post appropriate signs around the site directing pedestrians to use
the sidewalks across the street from the project site. Pennanent sidewalks shall be installed
around the project site to provide for pedestrians access to the site.
4.2.7 IMPACTS RELATED TO AIR TRANSPORTATION
4.2.7.1 Potentially Significant Adverse Impacts Related to Air Transportation
As described in detail in Section 3.5 (Transportation) in the EIR, the project office building may
interfere with flights into John Wayne Airport (JW A) and other area airports. In addition, the
helipad on the office building may interfere with flights into JW A and other area airports.
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4.2.7.2 Findings Related to Air Transportation Impacts
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the One Broadway Plaza
project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in
the EIR.
4.2.7.3 Facts in SU1;)port of the Finding Related to Air TransDortation Impacts
Implementation of mitigation measures.T-21 to T-23, provided below, will substantially lessen
the adverse impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project related to air transportation and will
reduce these potentially significarit adverse impacts to below a level of significance.
T -21 Prior to approval of the project plans, the project proponent will file a Notice of Proposed
Construction or Alteration with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Conditions
placed on the project by the FAA will be incorporated in the final design and construction of
the project office tower.
T-22 Prior to approval of the project plans, the project proponent shall take the project to the
Orange County Airport Land Use Commission for a review and consistency detennination.
T -23 After certification of the project Final EIR, the project proponent shall apply to the Caltrans
Aeronautics Department for a State Heliport Permit.
4.2.8 IMPACTS RELATED TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
4.2.8.1 Potentially Significant Adverse ImDacts Related to Hazardous Materials
As described in detail in Section 3.6 (Hazardous Materials) in the EIR, demolition activities
could release asbestos containing building materials and lead based paint into the atmosphere. In
addition, hazardous materials may be used in the construction and operation of the project.
4.2.8.2 Findings Related to Hazardous Materials ImDacts
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the One Broadway Plaza
project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in
the EIR.
4.2.8.3 Facts in SUDDort of the Finding Related to Hazardous Materials ImDacts
Implementation of mitigation measures HZ-I to HZ-3, provided below, will substantially lessen
the adverse impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project related to hazardous materials, and will
reduce these potentially significant adverse impacts to below a level of significance.
HZ-I
The City shall require the site demolition and remodeling contractors to conduct a building
by building inspection for the presence of asbestos-containing materials prior to the
issuance of demolition permits for the site. The demolition contractor may submit copies
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of asbestos inspection reports for the site already prepared to satisfy SCAQ1vID Rule 1403
to fulfill this requirement.
HZ-2 The City shall require the site demolition and remodeling contractors to conduct a
building by building inspection for the presence of lead-based paint prior to the issuance
of demolition permits for the site. Building inspection reports already prepared by the
contractor to satisfy Cal-OSHA worker safety requirements may be submitted to fulfill
this mitigation measure.
HZ-3 Any use of hazardous materials or generation of hazardous wastes on the proposed
project site must be conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state and local
regulations.
4.2.9 IMPACTS RELATED TO NOISE
4.2.9.1 Potentially Si~ficant Adverse Impacts Related to Noise
As described in detail in Section 3.7 (Noise) in the EIR, construction of the project may generate
noise that would impact existing land uses on and adjacent to the project site. In addition,
exterior noise from area land uses and street traffic will impact the project site.
4.2.9.2 Findings Related to Noise Imuacts
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the One Broadway Plaza
project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in
the EIR.
4.2.9.3 Facts in Support of the Finding Related to Noise Impacts
Implementation of mitigation measures N-l to N-3, provided below, will substantially lessen the
adverse impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project related to construction and operations noise
and will reduce these potentially significant adverse impacts to below a level of significance.
N-l Project construction shall be limited to the hours of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday through
Friday and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday. . Construction shall not be allowed on
Sunday or federal holidays (Added by the Planning Commission on February 23, 2004).
N-2 Temporary noise barriers shall be installed between the project construction ,area and
adjacent residents. These noise barriers may include the use of leaded blankets, an
acoustic blanket or several layers of plywood. "Bravo" acoustic blankets may also be
used. Barriers should be 16 to 20 feet high.
N-3 The commercial buildings in the project will require mechanical ventilation to keep
outside noise from entering the interior of these buildings. The central ventilation
systems for the buildings shall allow for sufficient ventilation so that office windows can
be closed. Air conditioning units may be adequate for mechanical ventilation as long as
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they meet the ventilation requirements of the UBC. This shall be coordinated with the
project's mechanical engineer.
N-4.
Prior to any site preparation, grading or construction, the project contractor will provide
the Principals at the Orange County High School of the Arts and the El Sol Arts and
Science Academy with the project construction schedule indicating the type of
construction activity and duration. The project construction schedule shall address all
construction activity from the start of the project to completion.
4.2.10 IMPACTS RELATED TO PUBLIC SERVICES
4.2.10.1 Potentially Significant Adverse ImDacts Related to Public Services
As described in detail in Section 3.9 (Public Services) in the EIR, implementation of the project
would increase the demand for police protection services and fire and emergency medical
services. In addition, the project will generate additional students who would attend schools in
the SAUSD. These schools are already overcrowded. School children walking by the project
site could wander onto the site and be injured while the project is under construction.
4.2.10.2 Findings Related to Public Services Impacts
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the One Broadway Plaza
project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in
the EIR.
4.2.10.3 Facts in SUPDort of the Finding Related to Public Services Im~acts
Implementation of mitigation measures PS-l to PS-12, provided below, will substantially lessen
the adverse impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project related to public services, and will
reduce these potentially significant adverse impacts to below a level of significance.
PS-l The design of the project parking structure shall confonn to the City of Santa Ana Police
Department's design standards for parking structures.
PS-2 The design of the project shall include on-site office spaces for the SAPD which will be
shared with anyon-site security staft: Two designated parking spaces will be provided
for the SAPD near the main entrance of the proposed One Broadway Plaza project.
PS-3 Prior to issuance of building pennits, the project developer shall submit a construction
phasing plan for the proposed project to the SAFD. The plan will be consistent with
SAFD Fire Code requirements. Also, the project developer shall provide evidence to the
SAFD that the proposed fire protection services will be adequate to serve the proposed
project development. A fire exit shall be provided in the office building along with
adequate fire protection facilities and equipment to serve the proposed 37 -story office
building.
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PS-4 Prior to issuance of building pennits, the project developer shall submit a construction
phasing plan for the project to the SAFD. This plan will show that emergency vehicle
access to the project site is adequate. Emergency access will be provided on Washington
Avenue and Sycamore Street.
PS-5 The final design of the project shall include fire sprinklers in the office building and
parking garage at locations specified by the SAFD. The project shall also confonn to all
applicable SAFD fire protection and access requirements.
PS-6 The final design of the project shall include fire hydrants at locations specified by the
SAFD.
PS-7 The project developer shall notify the SAFD and SAPD when the office building heliport
is operational.
PS-8 The project developer shall contribute a fair share amount to have an emergency vehicle
preemption detector placed on the existing traffic signal ann at the intersection of
Broadway Street and 10th Street, Broadway Street and Washington A venue and
W ashington Avenue and Sycamore Street. These detectors shall also be placed on any
other traffic signal and modified as part of this project.
PS-9 The project developer shall incorporate a repeater in the design of the project to prevent
interference with Police and Fire Department radio signals.
PS-I0 Prior to the issuance of building pennits, the project developer shall submit evidence to
the City of Santa Ana of a fee payment between the developer and the SAUSD to offset
school facility related impacts.
PS-ll The project site and sidewalks adjacent to the site shall be properly barricaded to prevent
unauthorized access to the site during project construction activities (Added by the
Planning Commission on June 14,2004).
PS-12 The Principals at Willard Intennediate School, the Orange County High School of Arts,
El Sol Science and Arts Academy and Davis Elementary School shall be notified by the
project developer before project construction begins that students may be required to use
sidewalks on the opposite sides of streets to avoid project construction activities and
closure of the sidewalks adjacent to the project site (Added by the Planning Commission
on June 14, 2004).
PS-13
The project developer shall submit to the Santa Ana Unified School District a School
Access Plan that provides for the safe passage of students to and from Willard
Intennediate School and the Orange County High School of the Arts. The plan shall be
subject to approval by the Santa Ana Unified School District before construction
activities are initiated. The School Access Plan shall include, but not be limited to:
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The closure of the sidewalks on Washington Avenue, Tenth Street, Sycamore Street
and Broadway adjacent to the project site. Appropriate signs shall be posted that the
sidewalks are closed and pedestrians are directed to use sidewalks on the opposite
sides of the streets.
.
Barricading the perimeter of the project site with temporary fencing to secure
construction equipment, minimizing trespassing, vandalism and short-cut attractions,
and to reduce hazards to students during project demolition activities.
.
The posting of a flag person at the entrance(s) to the project site to protect pedestrians
from conflicts with heavy equipment and haul trucks entering or leaving the project
site during the times of school arrivals and departures.
.
The funding of crossing guards at the intersection of Washington A venue and
Broadway, Washington Avenue and Sycamore Street, Tenth and Sycamore Streets
and Tenth Street and Broadway. Crossing guards shall be provided during the times
of school arrivals and departures when the schools are in session Monday through
Friday. If determined to be necessary by the principal of the Orange County High
School of the Arts (OCHSA), provide crossing guards at the intersection of Sycamore
and Tenth Streets when special daytime performances are held at the OCHSA
auditorium.
.
Provide sufficient written notice of commencement and completion of project
construction activities to the principals of Willard Intermediate School and the
Orange County High School of the Arts.
.
Provide the name and telephone number of a contact person who is knowledgeable
about the proj ect for the developer and construction contractor for use by the
principals of Willard Intermediate School and the Orange County High School of the
Arts (Added by the Planning Commission on June 14, 2004).
4.2.11 IMPACTS RELATED TO UTILITIES AND SERVICES SYSTEMS
4.2.11.1 Potentially Significant Adverse Impacts Related to Utilities and Service Systems
As described in detail in Section 3.10 (Utilities and Services Systems) in the EIR,
implementation of the project will increase the demand for electricity, natural gas, cable
television, telephone and solid waste services. The project will create a need for more water and
will generate an additional amount of wastewater. In addition, runoff from the site could impact
the existing area storm drain system. The project will require the abandonment of a water and
sewer line in fart of Sycamore Street and installation of replacement lines in Washington
A venue and lOt Street.
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4.2.11.2 Findings Related to Utilities and Service Systems Impacts
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the One Broadway Plaza
proj ect which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in
the EIR.
4.2.11.3 Facts in SUP?ort of the Finding Related to Utilities and Service Systems Impacts
Implementation of mitigation measures U-I to PS-IO, provided below, will substantially lessen
the adverse impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project related to utilities and service systems,
and will reduce these potentially significant adverse impacts to below a level of significance.
U-l The project developer shall coordinate with SCE prior to construction to detennine the exact
location of all underground and overhead electrical facilities or taking action which could
damage such facilities or interfere with their operations. The Contractor shall protect all
electric facilities and associated structures to be left on the project site from damage.
U-2 All new electrical lines shall be placed underground as required by the City of Santa Ana.
U-3 The project developer shall coordinate with SCGC prior to construction to detennine the
exact location of all underground natural gas facilities and take action to prevent damage to
these facilities or interference with their operations. The Contractor shall protect all natural
gas pipelines and associated structures to be left on the project site from damage.
U-4
The project developer shall coordinate with Adelphia (fonnerly Com Cast) prior to
construction to detennine the exact location of all underground cable facilities or taking
action which could damage such facilities or interfere with their operations. The Contractor
shall protect all existing cable lines and associated structures to be left on the project site
from damage.
U-5 The project developer shall coordinate with Pacific Bell prior to construction to detennine
the exact location of all underground telephone facilities or taking action which could
damage such facilities or interfere with their operations. The Contractor shall protect all
existing telephone lines and associated structures to be left on the project site from damage.
U-6
Prior to issuance of grading pennits, the project developer shall demonstrate to the City
of Santa Ana that construction-related waste generated on site would be recycled
wherever feasible as the first choice of disposal method, leaving the option of landfill
disposal as a last alternative. The proposed commercial use shall incorporate facilities for
collection and pick-up of recyclable materials into the design of the project office
building. The project developer shall coordinate with City staff to develop appropriate
recycling programs for this project.
U-7 The project developer shall coordinate with the Santa Ana Water Utility prior to
construction to detennine the exact location of all existing underground water facilities and
take action to prevent damage to these facilities to be left on the project site or interference
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with their operations. The project developer shall also pay their fair share amount for the
necessary facilities to accommodate project-related water supplies.
U-8
The project developer shall coordinate with CSDOC and the City of Santa Ana Public
Works Department prior to construction to determine the exact location of all underground
sewer facilities and take action to prevent damage to these facilities or interference with their
operations. The Contractor shall protect all sewer lines and associated structures that will be
left on the project site from damage.
U-9 The project developer shall pay their fair share amount, as determined by the City of
Santa Ana, to construct the proposed storm drain system serving the project site to
Broadway Street in accordance with the City's Master Plan of Drainage.
U-10 The project developer shall pay all costs for the construction of a new 8-inch waterline and a
6-inch sewer to be constructed within Washington Avenue and 10th Street to replace these
lines abandoned in a portion of Sycamore Street.
4.2.12 IMPACTS RELATED TO AESTHETICS
4.2.12.1 Potentially Significant Adverse ImDacts Related to Aesthetics
As described in detail in Section 3.11 (Aesthetics) in the EIR, the project will create an additional
amount of light that could impact adjacent land uses.
4.2.12.2 Findings Related to Aesthetics ImDacts
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the One Broadway Plaza
project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in
the EIR.
4.2.12.3 Facts in Support of the Finding Related to Aesthetics ImDacts
Implementation of mitigation measure AS-I, provided below, will substantially lessen the
adverse impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project related to light and glare, and will reduce
these potentially significant adverse impacts to below a level of significance.
AS-I The project proponent will ensure that all outdoor lighting and fixtures, including lighting
for construction, are shielded or designed and located to minimize nighttime light spillage
onto adjacent uses. Outdoor fixtures will be designed to generate less than 0.25-foot
candle power of light where possible, and will direct lighting towards the interior of the
project site.
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4.2.13 IMPACTS RELATED TO HISTORIC RESOURCES
4.2.13.1 Potentially Significant Impacts Related to Historic Resources
As described in detail in Section 3.11 (Cultural Resources) in the Draft EIR, the proposed project
will result in the rehabilitation of the National Register eligible structure at 1103 North
Broadway Street for use as office space. In addition, the proposed project will result in the
renovation of structures at 1103, 1115-1117, 1205 and 1211 North Broadway, which are listed
on the City's Register of Historical Property, for use as office space.
4.2.13.2 Findings Related to Historic Resources Impacts
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the One Broadway Plaza
proj ect which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in
the EIR.
4.2.13.3 Facts in Support of the Findin~ Related to Historic Resources Impacts
Implementation of mitigation measures CR-3 and CR-4, provided below, will substantially
lessen the adverse impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project related to historic structures, and
will reduce these potentially significant adverse impacts to below a level of significance.
CR-3 Rehabilitation for National and California Register Eligible Resource at 1103 North
Broadway Street (McNeill-Basler House).
The One Broadway Plaza project proposes the rehabilitation of the McNeill-Basler House
confonn to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation (United States
Department of the Interior, National Park Service 1995). The rehabilitation is for use as
commercial space. Any rehabilitation must confonn with the Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for Rehabilitation (United States Department of Interior National Park Service
1995).
The following actions ensure compliance with the required Standards of Rehabilitation for
proposed modifications to the structure at 1103 North Broadway:
A. The rehabilitation of the structure at 1103 North Broadway Street shall confonn with the
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation (United States Department of the
Interior, National Park Service 1995);
B. Detailed plans of the rehabilitation of the McNeill-Basler House shall be submitted to
the City of Santa Ana for review and approval, prior to any changes to this structure.
The City shall have a qualified architectural historian review and approve the plans and
monitor the rehabilitation program, for consistency with the Standards for
Rehabilitation; and
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C. The City of Santa Ana will document the rehabilitation program by establishing a
monitoring program and certification that the building is rehabilitated in accordance
with the Secretary's Standards shall occur prior to issuance of a building pennit.
CR-4 Rehabilitation for Resources Listed on the City of Santa Ana Register of Historical Property
at 1103 North Broadway Street (McNeill-Basler House), 1109 North Broadway (Koenig
House), 1115-1117 North Broadway (Macintosh Apartments), and 1211 North Broadway
(Kelley House) shall be rehabilitated in their present locations.
The One Broadway Plaza project proposes the rehabilitation of the structures at 1103, 1109,
1115-1117 and 1211 North Broadway Street for use as office space. These properties are all
listed on the City of Santa Ana Register of Historical Property. Prior to any rehabilitation or
modifications to the exteriors of these structures, other than painting, the project applicant
must confonn with the requirements of Ordinance No. NS-2338 (An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Chapter 30 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
Regarding Places of Historical and Architectural Significance).
Mitigation measure CR-3, above, requires compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for Rehabilitation for the proposed modifications to and rehabilitation of the
structure at 1103 North Broadway Street. This satisfies the intent of Ordinance No. NS-
2338 for this structure. For the remaining structures listed above, the following apply:
A. Plans for modifications or rehabilitation to the exteriors of these structures must be
approved by the Planning Commission prior to any changes to these structures. It is
recommended that the Secretary's Standards for Rehabilitation be used to avoid any
adverse effects to these recognized local historical resources; and
B. The City of Santa Ana will document the rehabilitation program by establishing a
monitoring program of the work, and shall require review and approval of the plans by a
qualified architectural historian, and certification that the plans follow the design
standards adopted by the City.
4.2.14 IMP ACTS RELATED TO ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
4.2.14.1 Potentially Significant Adverse Impacts Related to Archaeological Resources
As described in detail in Section 3.11 (Cultural Resources) in Draft EIR, unknown
archaeological resources may be located on the project site which could be distributed and/or
destroyed by project construction. In addition, there is a possibility that unknown human
remains could be found on the project site. These remains could be disturbed during project
construction.
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4.2.14.2 Findings Related to Archaeological Resources Impacts
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the One Broadway Plaza
project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in
the EIR.
4.2.14.3 Facts in Support of the Finding Related to Archaeological Resources Impacts
Implementation of mitigation measures CR-5 to CR-8, provided below, will substantially lessen
the adverse impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project related to archaeological resources, and
will reduce these potentially significant adverse impacts to below a level of significance.
CR-5 In the event unknown cultural resources are discovered during construction activities, all
construction activities within the vicinity of the finding shall halt and the City's
Environmental Coordinator shall be contacted for appropriate action.
CR-6 Human Remains
If human remains are found during the test excavation, the Native American Graves
Protection Act Guidelines and State law require that the crew halt the work in the immediate
area; leave the remains in place and contact the City of Santa Ana project personnel and the
Orange County Coroner. Until a representative of the Coroner's office reviews the remains
in the field, they must not be removed. If the Coroner detennines that the remains are
prehistoric, the Coroner will contact the Native American Heritage Commission and the
most likely descendent from the Native American community will be infonned. The final
deposition of remains will be coordinated by representatives of the property owner and the
most likely descendent.
CR - 7 Artifacts
Any artifacts recovered shall be properly collected with photographs, field notes and
locations plotted on a USGS 7.5' topographic quadrangle and a project map. Artifacts will
be identified, catalogued and stabilized for curation. Any recovered artifacts shall be
offered, on a first right-of-refusal basis, to a repository with a retrievable collection system
and an educational and research interest in the materials. The Anthropology Museum at
California State University, Fullerton would be an appropriate repository to receive any
artifacts collected on the project site.
CR-8 Final Report
A final report, including an itemized inventory and pertinent field data, shall be sent to the
City of Santa Ana, the South Central Coastal Infonnation Center at California State
University, Fullerton and the County of Orange Harbors, Beaches and Parks Department.
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4.3
IMP ACTS FOUND NOT TO BE SIGNIFICANT OR LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT
The City finds that, based on substantial evidence in the record, discussed below, the following
impacts associated with the One Broadway Plaza project are less than significant and no
mitigation is required. Additionally, the City finds, as set forth in Sections 4.1 and 4.2, above, no
other potentially significant adverse project specific impacts of the proposed project are
anticipated to occur.
An Initial Study (IS) was completed at the beginning of the environmental review process for the
proposed project, to identify those impacts that could be potentially significant and required further
study in an EIR. The IS also provided analysis on the environmental effects of the project that were
determined to be less than significant due to the identification and incorporation of mitigation early
in the process or based on compliance with existing regulations. The IS determined, based on
substantial evidence in the record, that the following effects of the project would have no significant
adverse or no adverse impact on the environment.
4.3.1 Agricultural Resources
The proposed project will not convert Prime Fannland, Unique Fannland or Fannland of Statewide
Importance, as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Fannland Mapping and Monitoring
Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use because there is no fannland
on the project site.
The proposed project will not conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use or a Williamson Act
contract because the project site does not contain land designated for these uses.
The proposed project will not require changes in the existing environment which, due to their
location or nature, could result in conversion ofFannland to non-agricultural use because there is no
fannland on the project site.
4.3.2 Air Quality
The proposed project will not create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people
because it will not create any odors objectionable to land uses adjacent to the project site.
4.3.3 Biological Resources
The proposed project will not have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat
modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive or special status species in local or
regional plans, policies or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG)
or the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) because there are none of these species on
the project site.
The proposed project will not have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other
sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the
CDFG or USFWS because there are none of these resources on the project site.
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The proposed project will not have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as
defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool,
coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological inteITUption or other means because there
are no wetlands on the project site.
The proposed project will not interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or
migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors,
or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites because there are no dispersion corridors or
nursery sites on or adjacent to the project site.
The proposed project will not conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological
resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance because there are no significant biological
resources to protect on the site. The project proponent will also replace significant trees removed
from the site with new trees planned as part of the project landscaping.
The proposed project will not conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan,
Natural Community Conservation or other approved local, regional or state habitat conservation
plan because there are no such plans for the project site.
4.3.4 Cultural Resources
The proposed project will not directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site,
or unique geologic feature because there are no paleontological resources or unique geological
features on the project site.
4.3.5 Geology and Soils
The proposed project would not expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects,
including the risk of loss, injury or death involving:
1.
Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other
substantial evidence of a known fault because there are no faults on the project site.
iii. Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction because there are no liquefiable soils on
the project site.
iv. Landslides because the project site is flat and not subject to landslides.
The proposed project will not result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil because standard
measures will be taken to prevent soil loss from the project site during construction.
The proposed project will not be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would
become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral
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spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse because there are no substantial deposits of these
soils on the project site.
The proposed project will not be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table l8-l-B of the
Uniform Building Code (1994) because expansive soils do not exist or will be removed from the
site during construction. Therefore, the proposed project will not create a substantial risk to life or
property.
Project generated wastewater will be removed from the project site by a sewer system. Therefore,
the site soil will not need to support the use of a septic tank.
4.3.6 Hazards and Hazardous Materials
The proposed project is not on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites
compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would not create a
significant hazard to the public or the environment.
The proposed project is not located in the vicinity of a private airstrip.
The proposed project is on a developed block of land in an urban area. Therefore, the project will
not expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires,
including wildland fires that occur on land adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are
intermixed with wildlands.
4.3.7 Hydrology and Water Quality
The proposed project will use existing supplies of domestic water and will discharge project
wastewater to an existing sewer system. Therefore, the project will not violate any water quality
standards or waste discharge requirements.
The proposed project will use existing supplies of domestic water and is located on less than
five acres of land. Therefore, the project site will not substantially deplete groundwater supplies or
interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer
volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table.
The proposed project is a commercial project and will not place housing within a lOO-year flood
hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other
flood hazard delineation map.
The project site is not within a IOO-year flood zone and will not place structures that would impede
or redirect flood flow within a lOO-year flood hazard area.
The proposed project will not expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death
involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam because the project
site is not in an area subject to inundation should one of these structures fail.
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The proposed project will not be subject to inundation by seiche, tsunami or mudflow because it is
not located near any substantial bodies of water and not subject to mudflows.
4.3.8 Land Use and Planning
The proposed project will not physically divide an established community because the project site is
in an existing developed urban area.
The proposed project will not conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural
community conservation plan since it is located on an already developed area.
4.3.9 Mineral Resources
There are no mineral resources on the project site. Therefore, the project will not result in the loss
of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of
the state. The project will not result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral
resource recovery site delineated on a local General Plan, Specific Plan or other land use plan.
4.3.10 Noise
The project site is not located near a public or private airport or airstrip and will not expose people
residing or working in the project area to excessive airplane noise levels.
4.3.11 Population and Housing
The proposed project will not displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction
of replacement housing elsewhere.
4.3.12 Public Services
The project site is already served by a number of public service providers. The proposed project
will not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or
physically altered governmental facilities or a need for new or physically altered governmental
facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to
maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other perfonnance objectives for public
services other than fire protection, police protection and schools.
4.3 .13 Recreation
The proposed project consists of an office building which will not increase the use of existing
neighborhood and recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facilities
would occur or be accelerated.
The proposed project does not include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion
of recreational facilities that might have an adverse physical effect on the environment.
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4.3.14 Transportation and Traffic
The proposed project will not conflict with adopted policies, plans or programs supporting
alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks).
4.3.15 Utilities and Service Systems
The proposed project will not require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater
treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental effects.
Sufficient water supplies will be available to serve the project from existing entitlements and
resources, and no new or expanded entitlements will be needed.
The proposed project will result in a detennination by the wastewater treatment provider which
serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand
in addition to the provider's existing commitments.
The proposed project will be served by a landfill with sufficient pennitted capacity to accommodate
the project's solid waste disposal needs.
The proposed project will comply with federal, state and local statutes and regulations related to
solid waste.
5.0
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
When making findings, CEQA requires that a lead agency must adopt a reporting or monitoring
program for the changes to the project that it has adopted or made a condition of project approval
in order to ensure compliance during project implementation. The MMP for the One Broadway
Plaza project, accompanying the Final EIR, is designed to serve this purpose for the mitigation
measures identified in the Final EIR. The MMP requires the City to monitor mitigation
measures designed to reduce or eliminate significant adverse project impacts, as well as those
mitigation measures designed to reduce environmental impacts that are less than significant. The
MMP includes all mitigation measures identified in the Final EIR and has been designed to
ensure compliance during implementation of the project.
The City finds that the impacts of the project have been mitigated to the extent feasible by the
mitigation measures identified in the Final EIR and the MMP. The City adopts the MMP for the
One Broadway Plaza project. The MMP designates responsibility and the anticipated timing for
the implementation of mitigation measures and conditions within the jurisdiction of the City of
Santa Ana. That MMP is hereby adopted and its implementation is made a condition of approval
of the One Broadway Plaza project.
The City approves and will implement all the mitigation measures in the Final EIR.
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6.0
ALTERNATIVES
An EIR prepared pursuant to CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines must describe and comparatively
evaluate a range of alternatives to the proposed project (Section 15126.6 of the CEQA
Guidelines). Analysis of every possible alternative or options or combination of options would
overburden the EIR with an unnecessary amount of detail that would be redundant and complex
and would, as a result, fail to provide meaningful information for the City to consider in its
review of the project. To develop alternatives that are analyzed in the EIR, a list of potential
alternatives was prepared. For this analysis, the project alternatives were evaluated to determine
the extent to which they meet the basic project objectives, while avoiding or substantially
lessening any significant adverse impacts of the proposed project.
The City of Santa Ana selected the alternatives discussed below for a variety of reasons;
however, the goal for evaluating any and all alternatives is to identify ways to mitigate or avoid
the significant adverse impacts of the proposed project. The EIR evaluated the following
alternatives.
6.1
PROJECT ALTERNATIVE CONSIDERED BUT REJECTED
A potential Off-Site Alternative site located just east of the Main Place Mall on the old Main Street
Concourse project site in the City of Santa Ana was considered as an alternative project site. The
use of this site was rejected by the City because the Main Street Concourse project developer has
brought a modified project back to the City for consideration and approval. This proposed project
would also result in a high-density commercial project being developed on this site. There are no
other sites in the City large enough to accommodate the One Broadway Plaza Project that are owned
by the project developer or that currently have the appropriate General Plan and zoning designations
that would allow their use for the One Broadway Plaza proj ect.
6.2
NO PROJECT ALTERNATIVE
The No Project Alternative would be the continuation of the land uses under the Midtown Specific
Plan on the site. The Midtown Specific Plan objectives for this area call for the continued existence
of the existing land uses in the Broadway Corridor. The Midtown Specific Plan allows a floor area
ratio (FAR) of 0.5 to 2.0 for this site which is 4.32 acres (188,179 square feet). The existing FAR
for the site is approximately 0.4. The ultimate FAR for the project site for this Alternative is
assumed to be approximately 0.5 because the Midtown Specific Plan does not include any
objectives to encourage substantial new development on this site. Based on a FAR of 0.5,
approximately 94,090 square feet of commercial office space would be provided under the No
Project Alternative. Currently, there are 75,272 square feet of existing development on the site.
Therefore, 18,817 square feet of new commercial office space would be constructed on the site
under the No Project Alternative. This square footage could be accommodated in a three story
building with 6,272 square feet (0.14 acre) per floor or multiple buildings with a total square footage
of 18,817 square feet. This square footage could be developed on the existing parking lots on the
site without removing any existing structures.
The No Project Alternative would not meet the following project objectives:
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To create a new City landmark by developing an office building with the height, scale and
quality to serve as a central focal point of the Downtown Redevelopment Area of the City.
.
To provide a large quantity of Class A office space in a configuration suitable for acquisition of
major, high-profile tenants.
.
To provide a large quantity of Class A office space in the immediate vicinity of the City Civic
Center in order to attract major tenants needing to locate close to the government center of the
County.
.
To provide a Class A office building attracting professional tenants who will support the cultural
and business activities of the central city area of Santa Ana.
.
To provide for the public a world-class restaurant with unique 360 degree views that creates a
destination point for visitors to Santa Ana.
.
To preserve and enhance the Broadway area by providing palm tree lined plazas which include
extensive landscaping, public art and water features and serve as public gathering places.
.
To substantially increase employment opportunities within the City.
.
To provide an on-site parking structure that will serve the parking needed for the office building
as well as providing needed additional parking for the public in the surrounding area.
.
To provide a project that contributes to the redevelopment and revitalization of the central city
by acting as a catalyst for future improvements that foster entertainment, cultural and business
activities and establish Santa Ana as a vibrant center of Orange County life.
.
To provide a substantial positive fiscal impact to the City which will contribute to the
maintenance and improvement of public services.
6.3
MID-RANGE PROJECT ALTERNATIVE
The Mid-Range Project Alternative assumes that a four story office building with a FAR of 1.5
would be developed on the project site. Based on the 1.5 FAR, approximately 282,269 square feet
of commercial office space would be provided on the site. Currently, there are 75,272 square feet of
existing development on the site. Therefore, 206,997 square feet of new commercial office space
would be constructed under the Mid-Range Project Alternative. This square footage would be
accommodated in a four-story building with 51,749 square feet (1.19 acre) per floor or multiple
buildings with a total square footage of 206,997 square feet. The Mid-Range Project Alternative
assumes that some existing structures would be removed to provide space for the new office
building(s).
The Mid-Range Project Alternative could meet the following project objectives:
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To preserve and enhance the Broadway area by providing palm tree lined plazas which include
extensive landscaping, public art and water features and serve as public gathering places.
.
To provide an on-site parking structure that will serve the parking needed for the office building
as well as providing needed additional parking for the public in the sUITounding area.
.
To provide a project that contributes to the redevelopment and revitalization of the central city
by acting as a catalyst for future improvements that foster entertainment, cultural and business
activities and establish Santa Ana as a vibrant center of Orange County life.
6.4
LOW-RANGE PROJECT ALTERNATIVE
The Low-Range Project Alternative assumes that a three story office building with a FAR of 1.0
and 188,179 square feet of commercial office space would be developed on the project site.
CUITently, there is 75,272 square feet of existing development on the site. Therefore, 112,907
square feet of new commercial office space would be constructed on the site under the Low-Range
Project Alternative. A three-story building with 112,907 square feet of commercial office space
would have 37,635 square feet (0.86 acre) of office space per floor. The Low-Range Project
Alternative assumes that some existing structures would be removed to provide space for the new
office building(s).
The Low-Range Project Alternative could meet the following project objectives:
.
To preserve and enhance the Broadway area by providing palm tree lined plazas which include
extensive landscaping, public art and water features and serve as public gathering places.
.
To provide an on-site parking structure that will serve the parking needed for the office building
as well as providing needed additional parking for the public in the sUITounding area.
.
To provide a project that contributes to the redevelopment and revitalization of the central city
by acting as a catalyst for future improvements that foster entertainment, cultural and business
activities and establish Santa Ana as a vibrant center of Orange County life.
6.5
COMP ARISON OF IMP ACTS
Table 8.4-1 in the EIR compares the unavoidable adverse impacts of the One Broadway Plaza, the
No Project, the Mid-Range Project and Low-Range Project Alternatives. That table is reproduced
on the following page.
In summary, the project will result in unavoidable adverse impacts related to short and long tenn air
quality, surface transportation, utilities, aesthetics and cultural resources.
6.6
ENVIRONMENT ALL Y SUPERIOR AL TERNA TIVE
Table 8.4-1 shows a comparison of the environmental effects of the project alternatives. Each of the
alternatives would result in environmental impacts greater than the No Project Alternative.
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Therefore, the No Project Alternative is the Environmentally Superior Alternative although it would
not meet project objectives as discussed earlier in the analysis of project alternative. Section
15126.6(e)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines requires the identification of an additional feasible
environmentally superior alternative when the No Project Alternative is selected as the
Environmentally Superior Alternative.
TABLE 8.4-1
COMPARISON OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF THE PROJECT
ALTERNATIVES FOR THE ONE BROADWAY PLAZA PROJECT
Proposed No Project Mid-Range Low-Range
Environmental Effect Project Alternative Proiect Alternative Proiect Alternative
Land Use 1 1 1 1
Topography, Geology and Soils 2 2 2 2
Hydrology and Water Quality 2 2 2 2
Air Quality 3 2 3 3
Transportation 3 3 3 3
Hazards and Hazardous 2 2 2 2
Materials
Noise 2 1 2 2
Population and Housing 1 1 I 1
Public Services 2 2 2 2
Utilities and Service Systems 3 2 2 2
Aesthetics 3 2 2 2
Cultural Resources 3 2 3 3
Legend
1. No impact or below a level of significance without mitigation.
2. Impact that can be mitigated to below a level of significance.
3. Impact that cannot be mitigated to below a level of significance.
Source: P&D Consultants, Inc. (2002).
Many of the environmental impacts of the proposed project are directly related to the size or
intensity of the development and in general, projects with higher density will generally result in
more adverse impacts compared to alternatives with a lower density. However, for most of the
environmental categories, mitigation is anticipated to reduce the impacts of the Mid-Range Project
and Low-Range Project Alternatives to below a level of significance although the Mid-Range
Project and Low-Range Project Alternatives also do not meet all of the project objectives. The Mid-
Range Project and Low-Range Project Alternatives will result in similar impacts compared to the
proposed project after mitigation related to topography, geology and soils; hydrology and water
quality; hazards and hazardous materials; public services; utilities and service systems and
aesthetics. The Mid-Range Project and Low-Range Project Alternatives are anticipated to result in
greater impacts related to air quality, circulation, noise, population and housing and cultural
resources and aesthetics compared to the No Project Alternative.
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STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
The City has balanced the benefits of the One Broadway Plaza project against its unavoidable
adverse environmental impacts in detennining that the specific economic, legal, social,
technological and/or other benefits outweigh the unavoidable significant adverse environmental
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impacts of the project. Section 15093(b) of the CEQA Guidelines provides that when the decision
of a public agency results in the occurrence of significant impacts that are identified in the Final EIR
but are not substantially mitigated, the agency must state in writing the reasons to supports its
actions based on the Final EIR and/or other infonnation in the record. The reasons set forth below
are based on the Final EIR and other infonnation in the record.
Based on the substantial evidence in the record, including but not limited to the Final EIR, the City
finds that the benefits of the One Broadway Plaza project outweigh its unavoidable adverse
environmental impacts and, furthennore, finds that such adverse environmental effects are
acceptable. Each of the separate benefits of the project, as stated below, is detennined to be, unto
itself and independent of other project benefits, a basis for overriding all unavoidable adverse
impacts identified in these Findings. The reasons for the approval of the project despite the
occurrence of significant unavoidable adverse impacts related to short and long tenn air quality,
surface transportation, aesthetics, cultural resources and utilities include:
1. The project would allow the City to achieve the objectives which avoiding or minimizing
significant adverse environmental impacts to the extent feasible. The project will:
.
Create a new City landmark by developing an office building with the height, scale and
quality to serve as a focal point of the Downtown Redevelopment Area of the City.
.
Provide a substantial amount of Class A office space which is essential in the Downtown to
ensure the long tenn viability of the area and orderly development in the Downtown.
Without attracting such office space, the Downtown will continue to under perfonn in its
role as the City's urban core.
.
Provide a large quantity of Class A office space in a configuration suitable for major, high
profile tenants.
.
Provide a large quantity of Class A office space in the immediate vicinity of the City Civic
Center to attract major tenants needing to locate close to the government center of the City
and Orange County.
.
Provide a Class A office building attracting professional tenants who will support the
cultural and business activities in the central city area of Santa Ana.
.
Provide for the public a world class restaurant with unique 360 degree views that creates a
destination point for visitors to Santa Ana.
.
Preserve and enhance the Broadway area by providing palm tree lined plazas which include
extensive landscaping, public art and water features and which serve as public gathering
places.
.
Substantially increase employment opportunities in the City of Santa Ana.
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.
Provide an on site parking structure that will serve the parking needed for the office
building as well as providing needed additional parking for the public in the surrounding
area.
.
Contribute to the redevelopment and revitalization of the central city by acting as a catalyst
for future improvements that foster entertainment, cultural, dining and business activities
and establish Santa Ana as a vibrant center of Orange County life.
.
Provide a substantial positive fiscal impact to the City which will contribute to the
maintenance and improvement of public services and facilities.
2. Approval of the project would bolster the economic and social health of the Santa Ana
Downtown area by aiding in the re-establishment of businesses in the project area by
stimulating and attracting private investment, thereby improving the City's economic health,
employment opportunities and the tax base.
3. The project would guide development toward and urban environment preserving the aesthetics
and cultural qualities of the City and helping to make the area a source of pride to people living
and working in Santa Ana and for visitors to the City.
4.
Furthennore, there are no alternative sites in the City, as described in the Final EIR. Therefore,
there are no feasible alternative sites or mitigation measures that would reduce or eliminate the
significant unavoidable adverse impacts of the proposed project related to short and long tenn
air quality, surface transportation, aesthetics, cultural resources and utilities.
For the reasons stated above, and based on substantial evidence in the record before it, the City finds
that the unavoidable adverse impacts of the One Broadway Plaza project related to short and long
tenn air quality, surface transportation, aesthetics, cultural resources and utilities are acceptable and,
furthennore, finds that the benefits of the project outweigh its unavoidable adverse environmental
impacts.
8.0
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Various documents and other materials constitute the record of proceedings on which the City of
Santa Ana bases its Findings and decisions contained herein. Most documents related to this Final
EIR are located at the City of Santa Ana, Planning and Building Department, 20 Civic Center Plaza,
Santa Ana, California, 92702. Some documents included in the record of proceedings may also be
located at the offices of consultants retained by the City for this project.
9.0
SUMMARY
1. Based on the foregoing Findings and the infonnation contained in the record, the City of Santa
Ana has made one or more of the following findings with respect to each significant adverse
impact of the proposed project, as identified in the Final EIR:
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.
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the EIR.
.
Such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public
agency and not the agency making the finding. Such changes have been adopted by such other
agency or can and should be adopted by such other agency.
.
Specific economic, legal, social, technological or other considerations, including provision of
employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible the mitigation measures
or project alternatives identified in the Final EIR.
2. Based on the Findings stated herein and infonnation contained in the record, it is hereby
detennined that:
a. All significant adverse impacts on the environment due to the approval of the project have
been eliminated or substantially lessened where feasible.
b. Any remaining significant adverse impacts on the environment found unavoidable are
acceptable due to the factors described in the Statement of Overriding Considerations in
Section 7.0, above.
10. APPROVALS
The City hereby takes the following actions:
1. The City has certified the Final EIR for the project, as described in Section 1.0, above.
2. The City hereby adopts, incorporates into the project and makes a condition of the project
approval, all mitigation measures in the Final EIR, and as discussed in the Findings (Section 2.0,
above) and Project Impacts and Disposition of Related Mitigation Measures in the Final EIR
(Section 4.0, above).
3. The City hereby adopts the Mitigation Monitoring Program, accompanying the Final EIR and
discussed in the Findings (Section 5.0, above).
4. The City hereby adopts the Findings in their entirety, as set forth above, including the Statement
of Overriding Considerations.
5. Having certified the Final EIR, independently reviewed and analyzed the Final ErR,
incorporated mitigations into the project as conditions of project approval, and adopted the
Findings (including the Statement of Overriding Considerations set for herein), the City hereby
approves the One Broadway Plaza Project, as described in the Final EIR, including the site
approval and design.
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ORDINANCE NO. NS-2649
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA REZONING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
ONE BROADWAY PLAZA FROM MIDTOWN SPECIFIC
PLAN NO.3 (SP-3) TO ONE BROADWAY SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD-75) (M NO. 2004-01);
AMENDING THE MIDTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN (ZOA NO.
2004-02) AND ADOPTING THE ONE BROADWAY
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SD-75)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana does hereby find, determine
and declare as follows:
A. Applicant is requesting approval of 'Ærious entitlements in order to construct
a thirty-seven (37) story, 493 feet in height, office tower located at One
Broadway.
On February 23, 2003, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing, and by a vote of 6:1 (Sinclair opposed) voted to recommend that
the City Council:
1. Certify and adopt the Final Environmental Impact Report No. 99-01,
the Mitigation Monitoring Program, and the Statement of Overriding
Considerations.
B.
3.
Adopt an ordinance approving the rezoning the property located at
One Broadway Plaza from Midtown Specific Plan No.3 (SP-3) to
One Broadway Specific Development District (SD-75), Amendment
Application No. 2004-01.
Adopt an ordinance amanding to the Midtown Specific Plan (SP-3)
(ZOA No. 2004-02).
Adopt a resolution amending the General Plan of the City of Santa
Ana to increase the Floor Area Ratio to 2.9, to classify streets as
Local Commercial Streets, and to modify the Urban Design Element
(GPA No. 2004-01). .
The City Council of the City of Santa Ana held a duly noticed public hearing
on the abovesaid actions for One Broadway on March 15, 2004, and at that
time considered all testimony, written and oral. After closing this hearing, the
City Council directed that a Development Agreement be negotiated.
On June 14, 2004, the Planning Commission, held a duly noticed public
hearing, and by a vote of 6:1 (Sinclair opposed) voted to recommend that
the City Council:
2.
4.
C.
D.
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E.
Adopt additional mitigation measures in response to comments from
the Santa Ana Unified School District.
Adopt and ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 2004-
01.
Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-02
(County Map No. 2003-262) as conditioned.
On July 6, 2004, the City Council held a second duly noticed public hearing
on the abovesaid actions for One Broadway, and at that time considered all
testimony, written and oral.
Amendment Application No. 2004-01 has been filed with the City of Santa
Ana to change the zoning district designation of certain real property located
at One Broadway from Midtown Specific Plan NO.3 (SP-3) to the One
Broadway Specific Development District (SD-75).
1. SD-75 would allow professional and business offices; banks and
similar financial institutions: service and commercial retail uses;
restaurants; nightclubs, bars and indoor entertainment (with a
Conditional Use Permit); coffee houses (with a Conditional Use
Permit); and banquet facilities (with a Conditional Use Permit).
Amendment Application No. 2004-01 is consistent with the General
Plan, including but not limited to its goals and policies to:
a. Promote the balance of land uses to address basic community
needs. Land Use Element Goal No. 1.0.
1.
2.
3.
F.
2.
b.
Promote land uses which enhance the City's economic and
fiscal viability. Land Use Element Goal No. 2.0.
Support developments that create a business environment
that is safe and attractive. Land Use Element Policy No. 2.8.
Enhance development sites and districts which are unique
community assets that enhance the quality of life. Land Use
Element Goal No. 4.0.
Encourage high intensity office development to attract major
tenants that will contribute to cultural and business activities of
the central city. Land Use Policy No. 1.3.
Support projects that contribute to the redevelopment and
revitalization of the central city urban areas. Land Use Policy
No. 2.7.
Create an opportunity for Class A office space suitable for
acquisition of major, high profile tenant in the Downtown
Development Area. Land Use Policy No. 2.11.
Encourage large-scale office development with ancillary retail
in the proximity' of thè Civic Center Complex, Downtown and
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
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3.
Midtown urban areas. land Use Policy No. 2.12.
The City Council has weighed and balanced the general plan's
policies and has determined that based upon this balancing that the
One Broadway project is consistent with the purpose of the general
plan.
The Council has examined all of the goals and policies of the general
plan, including:
a. Promote the balance of land uses to address basic community
needs. land Use Element Goal 1.0.
4.
G.
Promote land uses which enhance the City's economic and
fiscal viability. land Use Element Goal 2.0.
Support developments that create a business environment
that is safe and attractive. land Use Element Policy 2.8.
Enhance development sites and districts which are unique
community assets that enhance the quality of life. land Use
Element goal 4.0.
Encourage high intensity office development to attract major
tenants that will contribute to cultural and business activities of
the central city. land Use Policy No. 1.3.
Support projects that contribute to the redevelopment and
revitalization of the central city urban areas. land Use Policy
No. 2.7. .
Create Class A office space suitable for acquisition of major,
high profile tenant in the Downtown Development Area. land
Use Policy No. 2.11.
Encourage large-scale office development with ancillary retail
in the proximity of the Civic Center Complex, Downtown and
Midtown urban areas. land Use Policy No. 2.12.
The City Council also adopts as findings all facts presented in the
Request for Council Action dated March 15, 2004 and July 6, 2004
accompanying this matter.
For these reasons, and each of them, Amendment Application No.
2004-01 is hereby found and determined to be consistent with the
General Plan of the City of Santa Ana and otherwise justified by the
public necessity, convenienç:e, and general welfare.
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2004-02 has been filed with the City of
Santa Ana to amend the Midtown Specific Plan (SP-3) to eliminate the area
of the One Broadway Specific Design District from SP-3.
Final Environmental Impact Report No. 99-01, the Mitigation Monitoring
Program, and the Statement of Overriding Considerations which came
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
5.
6.
H.
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before the City Council on March 15, 2004 and was approved and adopted
by resolution at the second duly noticed public held on July 6, 2004. At the
July 6, 2004 meeting, the City Council also adopted an ordinance rezoning
the property (AA No. 2004-01), a resolution amending the City's general
plan (GPA No. 2004-01) and a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No.
2004-02. This ordinance incorporates by reference, as though fully set forth
herein, the resolutions and said Final Environmental Impact Report,
Mitigation Monitoring Program, and Statement of Overriding Considerations,
and all of their respective findings and conclusions in support of this
ordinance.
Section 2. The real property located at One Broadway is hereby reclassified
from Midtown Specific Plan NO.3 (SP-3) to One Broadway Specific Development
District (SD-75). Amended Sectional District Map number 12-5-10, showing the above
described change in use district designation, is hereby approved and attached hereto as
Exhibit "A" and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein. (AA No.
2004-01 ).
Section 3. Midtown Specific Plan No.3 (SP-3) is hereby amended as set forth
in Exhibit "B", attached hereto and incorporated as though fully set forth herein. (lOA
2004-02).
Section 4. One Broadway Plaza Specific Development District (SD-75) as set
forth in Exhibit "C", attached hereto and incorporated as though fully set forth herein, is
approved adopted in its entirety.
Section 5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby declares that
it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that anyone or more sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
ADOPTED this - day of
,2004.
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph W. Fletcher
City Attomey
By:
Benjamin Kaufman
Chief Assistant City Attorney
AYES:
NOES:
Councilmembers
Councilmembers
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers
NOT PRESENT:
Council members
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the
attached Ordinance No. NS-2649 to be the original ordinance adopted by the City
Council of the City of Santa Ana on , and that said ordinance was
published in accordance with the Charter of the City of Santa Ana.
Date:
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA TO INCREASE THE FLOOR AREA
RATIO OF THE ONE BROADWAY PLAZA DISTRICT
CENTER TO 2.9, TO CLASSIFY STREETS AS LOCAL
COMMERCIAL STREETS, TO MODIFY THE URBAN
DESIGN ELEMENT TO INCORPORATE ONE BROADWAY
(GPA NO. 2004-01) AND TO REPEAL RESOLUTION NO.
2000-059
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines
and declares as follows:
B.
Applicant is requesting approval of various entitlements in order to
construct a thirty-seven (37) story, 493 feet in height, office tower located
at One Broadway.
On February 23, 2003, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed
public hearing, and by a vote of 6: 1 (Sinclair opposed) voted to
recommend that the City Council:
1. Certify and adopt the Final Environmental Impact Report No. 99-01,
the Mitigation Monitoring Program, and the Statement of Overriding
Considerations.
A.
C.
Adopt an ordinance approving the rezoning the property located at
One Broadway Plaza from Midtown Specific Plan NO.3 (SP-3) to
One Broadway Specific Development District (SD-75), Amendment
Application No. 2004-01.
Adopt an ordinance amending to the Midtown Specific Plan (SP-3)
(ZOA NO. 2004-02)
Adopt an resolution amending the General Plan of the City of Santa
Ana to increase the Floor Area Ratio of One Broadway Plaza
District Center to 2.9, to classify streets as Local Commercial
Streets, and to modify the Urban Design Element (GPA No. 2004-
01)
The City Council of the City of Santa Ana held a duly noticed public
hearing on the abovesaid actions for One Broadway on March 15, 2004,
2.
3.
4.
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D.
and at that time considered all testimony, written and oral. After closing
this hearing, the City Council directed that a Development Agreement be
negotiated.'
On June 14, 2004, the Planning Commission, held a duly noticed public
hearing, and by a vote of 6:1 (Sinclair opposed) voted to recommend that
the City Council:
1. Adopt additional mitigation measures in response to comments
from the Santa Ana Unified School District.
Adopt and ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 2004-
01.
Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-02
(County Map No. 2003-262) as conditioned.
On July 6,2004, the City Council held a second duly noticed public
hearing on the abovesaid actions for One Broadway, and at that time
considered all testimony, written aoçj oral.
General Plan Amendment No. 2004-01 has been filed with the City of
Santa Ana to:
2.
3.
E.
F.
G.
Modify the Land Use Element as follows:
a. Creation of the One Broadway Plaza District Center.
b. To increase the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of the property
located at One Broadway to 2.9 (the FAR for One Broadway
Plaza District Center).
Revise and update the policies to accommodate large-scale
office development.
Revise the boundaries of the Midtown Specific Plan.
Revise the Key Areas in the City of Santa Ana and the
corresponding Floor Area Ratios. (Table A-2)
Identify One Broadway Plaza District Center as a Major
Development Area.
Modify the Circulation Element to create a Local Commercial street
classification and standards.
Modify the Urban Design Element to incorporate One Broadway
Plaza.
The Council finds that General Plan Amendment No. 2004-01 is consistent
with the General Plan, including but not limited to its policies and goals of:
1. Promote the balance of land uses to address basic community
needs. Land Use Element Goal 1.0
1.
c.
d.
e.
f.
2.
3.
2.
Promote land uses which enhance the City's economic and fiscal
viability. Land Use Element Goal 2.0
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H.
Support developments that create a business environment that is
safe and attractive. Land Use Element Policy 2.8
Enhance development sites and districts which are unique
community assets that enhance the quality of life. Land Use
Element goal 4.0
Encourage high intensity office development to attract major
tenants that will contribute to cultural and business activities of the
central city. Land Use Policy No. 1.3
Support projects that contribute to the redevelopment and
revitalization of the central city urban areas. Land Use Policy No.
2.7
Create Class A office space suitable for acquisition of major, high
profile tenant in the Downtown Development Area. Land Use
Policy No. 2.11
Encourage large-scale office development with ancillary retail in the
proximity of the Civic Center Complex, Downtown and Midtown
urban areas. Land Use Policy No. 2.12
The Council finds that the City's general plan is designed, as it must be, to
accommodate a wide range of competing interests - including those of
developers, neighborhoods and homeowners, prospective homebuyers,
environmentalists, current and prospective business owners, jobseekers,
taxpayers, and providers and recipients of all types of city-provided
services - and to present a clear and comprehensive set of principles to
guide development decisions. The City's general plan sets forth these
guiding principles. Once in place, it is the province of this Council to
examine the specifics of a proposed project to determine whether it would
be in harmony with the pOlicies stated in the general plan.
The City Council has weighed and balanced the general plan's policies,
both new and old, and has determined that based upon this balancing that
the One Broadway project is consistent with the purpose of the general
plan.
Final Environmental Impact Report No. 99-01, the Mitigation Monitoring
Program, and the Statement of Overriding Considerations which came
before the City Council on March 15, 2004, and was approved and
adopted by resolution at the July 6, 2004 hearing. At the July 6, 2004
meeting, the City Council also adopted an ordinance amending the
Midtown Specific Plan (lOA No. 2004-02) and rezoning the property (M
No. 2004-01), a resolution amending the City's general plan (GPA No.
2004-01), and a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 2004-02.
This resolution incorporates by reference, as though fully set forth herein,
the ordinance and resolutions and said Final Environmental Impact
Report, Mitigation Monitoring Program, and Statement of Overriding
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
I.
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Page 3 of 5
Considerations, and all of their respective facts, findings and conclusions
in support of this resolution and the findings made herein.
Section 2. The City Council hereby, approves General Plan Amendment No.
2004-01. The pages changed in the Land Use Element (Exhibit A), the Circulation
Element (Exhibit B), and the Urban Design Element (Exhibit C) are attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth.
Section 3. These General Plan amendments are expressly conditioned upon
adoption by the City Council of Ordinance No. NS-2649. These changes shall not vest
until the effective date of such ordinance. Should no such zoning ordinance
amendment become effective, then these General Plan amendments are null and void
and of no effect.
Section 4. The City Council hereby repeals in its entirety Resolution No. 2000-
059 entitled "A resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana closing to
vehicular traffic that portion of Tenth Street between Main Street and Sycamore Street,"
which repeal shall only become effective upon issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy to
One Broadway Plaza.
Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately atter its adoption by
the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting
this Resolution.
ADOPTED this - day of
,2004.
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney
By:
Kylee Otto
Deputy City Attorney
75F-25
Resolution No. 2004-021
Page 4 of 5
AYES:
Council members
NOES:
Councilmembers
ABSTAIN:
Council members
NOT PRESENT:
Councilmembers
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the
attached Resolution No. 2003-021 to be the original resolution adopted by the City
Council of the City of Santa Ana on
Date:
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
75F-26
Resolution No. 2004-021
Page 5 of 5
EXHIBIT A
REFER TO TAB "0" IN BINDER-
EXHIBIT 14 - LAND USE
ELEMENT
75F-27
EXHIBIT B
REFER TO TAB "Q" IN BINDER-
EXHIBIT 16 - CIRCULATION
ELEMENT
75F-28
EXHIBIT C
REFER TO TAB "R" IN BINDER-
EXHIBIT 17 - URBAN DESIGN
ELEMENT
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ORDINANCE NO. NS -2656
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND ONE
BROADWAY PLAZA, LLC, 1200 N. MAIN, LLC, AND 845
BROADWAY, LLC
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares as follows:
A. The City is authorized pursuant to Government Code Sections 65864
through 65869.5 to enter into development agreements with persons having legal or
equitable interests in real property for the purpose of establishing certainty for both City
and owner in the development process. ..
B. The City enters into this Development Agreement pursuant to the
provisions of the Government Code and applicable City policies.
C. The Planning Commission has, following a duly noticed public hearing, on
June 14, 2004 recommended approval of this Development Agreement.
E. Entering into this Development Agreement would provide the City with
extraordinary and significant benefits that are of regional significance, relate to existing
deficiencies in public facilities, require the owner of One Broadway Plaza to contribute a
greater percentage of benefits than would otherwise be required, and represent
benefits which would not otherwise be required as part of the development process.
F. The City Council has held a noticed public hearing on this Ordinance, and
has considered all testimony presented thereto.
G. The City Council has, on July 6,2004, approved a Environmental Impact
Report (EIR) in conjunction with this Project and adopted a mitigation monitoring plan,
written findings and a statement of overriding considerations and the Council adopts this
ordinance based upon said EIR, plan, findings and statement of overriding
considerations.
SECTION ?: Development Agreement, a true and correct copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit 1, is hereby approved, and the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council are authorized to execute it on behalf of the City. The Clerk of the City is hereby
Ordinance No. NS-2656
Page 1
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authorized and directed to cause this Development Agreement to be recorded with the
County Recorder's Office.
RFCTION ::\: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby declares that
it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that anyone or more sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
ADOPTED this
day of
,2004
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney
By:
Benjamin Kaufman
Chief Assistant City Attorney
AYES:
Councilmembers
NOES:
Councilmembers
ABSTAIN:
Council members
Ordinance NO. NS-
Page 2
75F-31
NOT PRESENT:
Councilmembers
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify that the
attached Ordinance No. NS::2fi56 to be the original ordinance adopted by the City
Council of the City of Santa Ana on . and that said ordinance was
published in accordance with the Charter of the City of Santa Ana.
Date:
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
ordinance No. NS-2656
Page 3
75F-32
EXHIBIT A
REFER TO TAB "V" IN BINDER-
EXHIBIT 81 - DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT
75F-33
KO-06/30/04
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-052
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
2004-02 FOR THE PROPERTY lOCATED AT ONE
BROADWAY (COUNTY MAP NO. 2003-262)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS
FOllOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines
and declares as follows:
A.
B.
Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-02 for the property located at One
Broadway came before the City Council of the City of Santa Ana for a
public hearing on July 6, 2004.
Applicant filed Tentative Tract Map No. 2004-02, seeking to merge 12
parcels into one lot.
On February 23, 2003, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed
public hearing, and by a vote of 6:1 (Sinclair opposed) voted to
recommend that the City Council:
1. Certify and adopt the Final Environmental Impact Report No. 99-01,
the Mitigation Monitoring Program, and the Statement of Overriding
Considerations.
C.
D.
Adopt an ordinance approving the rezoning the property located at
One Broadway Plaza from Midtown Specific Plan NO.3 (SP-3) to
One Broadway Specific Development District (SD-75), Amendment
Application No. 2004-01.
Adopt an ordinance amending to the Midtown Specific Plan (SP-3)
(lOA No. 2004-02).
Adopt a resolution amending the General Plan of the City of Santa
Ana to increase the Floor Area Ratio to 2.9, to classify streets as
local Commercial Streets, and to modify the Urban Design
Element (GPA No. 2004-01).
The City Council of the City of Santa Ana held a duly noticed public
hearing on the abovesaid actions for One Broadway on March 15, 2004,
and at that time considered all testimony, written and oral. After closing
this hearing, the City Council directed that a Development Agreement be
negotiated.
2.
3.
4.
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Page 1 of 4
E.
F.
G.
3.
On June 14, 2004, the Planning Commission, held a duly noticed public
hearing, and by a vote of 6:1 (Sinclair opposed) voted to recommend that
the City Council:
1. Adopt additional mitigation measures in response to comments
from the Santa Ana Unified School District.
Adopt and ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 2004-
01.
Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-02
(County Map No. 2003-262) as conditioned.
On July 6, 2004, the City Council held a second duly noticed public
hearing on the abovesaid actions for One Broadway, and at that time
considered all testimony, written and oral.
The City Council of the City of Santa Ana determines that the following
findings have been established:
1. The proposed project, as conditioned, and its design and
improvements are consistent with the General Commercial (GC)
designation of the General Plan and are otherwise consistent with all
other elements of the General Plan.
Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-02 (County Map No. 2003-
262) will have no adverse affect on the land uses as
prescribed by the General Plan. The project will delete
existing property lines and will be in compliance with the
amended General Plan land use designation for the site.
The proposed project, as conditioned, conforms to all applicable
requirements of the zoning and subdivision codes as well as other
applicable City ordinances.
Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-02 is in keeping with the
provisions of Site Plan Review, Chapters 34 and 41 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code and the proposed provisions of
Specific Development No. 75 (SD-75). These provisions
pertain to the subdivision of land and development standards
for the site.
The project site is physically suitable for the type and density of the
proposed project.
Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-02 will not create a condition
that makes the subdivision physically unsuitable for the site.
This map is for lot consolidation purposes only and will
facilitate the construction of a 37 -story office tower on the
site.
2.
3.
2.
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Resolution No. 2004-052
Page 2 of 4
The design and improvements of the proposed project will not
cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and
avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
The parcel map will not cause any environmental damage
nor injure fish or wildlife as the site is currently occupied by
commercial structures. In addition, no fish or wildlife was
identified as residing on the project site during the
environmental review of this project.
The design or improvements of the proposed project will not cause
serious public health problems.
No alterations are proposed to the development project that
will lead to serious damage or create public health problems.
Environmental Impact Report No. 1999-01 has been
prepared for this site which analyzes the environmental
impacts of the map. As a result, approval of the tentative
parcel map will not affect the health or safety of persons
residing in the vicinity.
The design or improvements of the proposed project will not conflict
with the easements acquired by the public at large for access
through or use of property within the proposed project.
Approval of the tentative parcel map will not create any
conflicts with existing easements found on the site. As a
condition of approval of the parcel map, conditions, covenants
and restrictions (CC&Rs) will need to be submitted for this
project. These CC&Rs will ensure that access, egress, and
other necessary easements are maintained over the two
parcels.
Final Environmental Impact Report No. 99-01, the Mitigation Monitoring
Program, and the Statement of Overriding Considerations which came
before the City Council on March 15, 2004, and was approved and
adopted by resolution at the July 6, 2004 hearing. At the July 6, 2004
meeting, the City Council also adopted an ordinance amending the
Midtown Specific Plan (lOA No. 2004-02) and rezoning the property (AA
No. 2004-01), a resolution amending the City's general plan (GPA No.
2004-01), and a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 2004-02.
This resolution incorporates by reference, as though fully set forth herein,
the ordinance and resolutions and said Final Environmental Impact
Report, Mitigation Monitoring Program, and Statement of Overriding
Considerations, and all of their respective facts, findings and conclusions
in support of this resolution and the findings made herein.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby, approves
Tentative Parcel Map No. 2004-02 as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
H.
4.
5.
6.
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Resolution No. 2004-052
Page 3 of 4
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately after its adoption by the
City Council, and the Clerk of the Council sheill attest to and certify the vote adopting
this Resolution. .
ADOPTED this - day of
,2004.
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph W. Fletcher
City Attorney
By:
Kylee O. Otto
Deputy City Attorney
AYES:
Council members
NOES:
Councilmembers
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers
NOT PRESENT:
Councilmembers
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the
attached Resolution No. 2004-052 to be the original resolution adopted by the City
Council of the City of Santa Ana on
Date:
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
15F-37
Resolution No. 2004-052
Page 4 of 4
Conditions for Approval for Tentative Tract Map No. 2004-02
Tentative Tract Map No. 2004-02 (County Map No. 2003-262) is approved subject to compliance,
to the reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Manager, with all applicable sections of the Santa
Ana Municipal Code, the California Administrative Code, the Uniform Fire Code, the Uniform
Building Code and all other applicable regulations.
The applicant must comply in full with each and every condition listed below prior to exercising the
rights conferred by this tentative tract map.
The applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the life of the
tentative tract map. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result in the revocation
of the tentative tract map.
A.
Plannina Division
1.
The Final Map is required to be recorded within seven years of the date of approval
of the tentative map by the City Council.
2.
Two copies of the recorded Final Map need to be submitted each to the Planning
Division and Public Works Agency within 10 days of recordation.
3.
All development within the area of the map is subject to development and permit
fees in effect at the time of permit issuance.
4.
All development within the area of the map is subject to all design and
development standards in effect at the time of permit issuance.
5.
The tentative map, final map, and all improvements required to be made or
installed by the subdivider will be in accordance with the design standards and
specifications of the Santa Ana Municipal Code and the requirements of the State
Subdivision Map Act.
6.
All proposed site improvements must conform to the Site Plan Review approval of
DP No. 04-10.
7.
File, process and record Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) over
the parcels that include, but are not limited to, vehicular ingress and egress, cross
lot drainage, utilities, parking, emergency vehicle access, maintenance, irrigation
and landscaping.
EXHIBIT "A"
75F-38
B.
Public Works Aaencv
Prior to submittal of the map into technical plan check, complete the following:
1.
Revise the plan to depict all active water services and sewer laterals, currently
serving any of the existing buildings on the east side of Sycamore Street
(between Washington Avenue and Tenth Street), to be relocated to Main Street
before the Sycamore Street abandonment.
2.
Revise the plan to incorporate construction of any proposed "SITE Design" BMP's
(such as walkways with open joints, sidewalks and parking lot aisles with
minimum widths, draining sidewalks into adjacent landscaping, incorporating the
landscape area into drainage systems) to minimize the impervious areas and to
maximize permeability and natural areas. Reference the Orange County
Drainage Area Management Plan (DAMP) and Local Implementation Plan (LIP).
3.
Revise the plan to incorporate construction of any proposed "Treatment Control"
BMP's using the best available technology (such as biofilters, dry or wet detention
basins, landscape detentions, wet pond or wetlands, drainage inserts, filtration
basins) and recommend sizing calculations near pollutant sources, so as to
infiltrate and filter the pollutants of concern in post development runoff flow prior
to its discharge into any receiving body of water. Reference the Orange County
Drainage Area Management Plan (DAMP) and Local Implementation Plan (LIP).
4.
Revise the plan to change "Lot 1" to "Parcel 1" at two locations on the plan since
this is a parcel map.
5.
Revise the plans to change the 4.34 acres notation to read 4.80 acres (shown
twice on the plan) to include the vacated area of Sycamore Street.
6.
Revise the plans to label the boundary of the proposed parcel as "Parcel
Boundary" since the proposed parcel line is not shown. Include the labeling of
the line segments enclosing the vacated area of Sycamore Street.
7.
Revise the plans to change the word "Revisionary" to "Reversionary" (shown
twice on the plan).
8.
Revise the plans to add the word "Dedication" to the "Corner Cutoff" references
(shown three times on the plan).
9.
Revise the plans to modify the proposed 17 foot by 17 foot corner cutoff
dedication at the southwest corner of Washington Avenue and Sycamore Street
to prevent the dedication from extending into the proposed parking structure and
show the corner cutoff terminating at the parcel boundary.
10.
Revise the plans to show the proposed parcel boundary concentric with and 1 0
feet inside the curb radius of 92 feet at the northwest corner of Tenth and
EXHIBIT "A"
75F-39
11.
12.
Sycamore Streets. Label the boundary "R = 82'," Arrow the spandrel area
between the existing and proposed lines "To be dedicated for right-of-way."
Revise the plans to add the following note to the map: "Note: This map is subject
to on-site easements of record that are to be abandoned or relocated so as to not
interfere with the proposed buildings, and also abandoned or relocated prior to
issuance of any building permits."
Depict the half-width dimensions of the remainder portion of Sycamore Street
south of the parcel boundary that crosses Sycamore Street.
EXHIBIT "A"
75E-40
June 29, 2004
City Clerk
20 Civic Center Plaza, 8th Floor
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PO Box 1988-M30
Santa Ana, CA 92702
I understand that on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 the Santa Ana City Council will vote on the
proposed One Broadway Plaza. I also understand that construction of this 37-story structure
provides for the re-opening of Tenth Street between Main Street and Sycamore and this street
would be subject to use by many cars each day.
My child is a student at Orange County High School of the Arts (OCHSA) and must cross that
section of Tenth Street several times a day. I am writing to express my concern for the
safety of OCHSA students if Tenth Street is re--opened and to ask that you instead
move to abandon Tenth Street to OCHSA.
As the council noted in Resolution Number 2000-059, the closure of Tenth Street is necessary
to protect the students attending OCHSA. This resolution was passed when fewer cars used
Tenth Street each day. Opening Tenth Street, with no more protection for students than a
crosswalk, endangers more than 1,300 OCHSA students, including my child. In resolution
2000-059, you found:
(1) TENTII STREET IS NOT NECESSARY TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO
ABUTTING PROPERTY;
(2) TENTH STREET DIVIDES THE OCHSA CAMPUS; AND
(3) CLOSING TENTH STREET IS NECESSARY TO PROTECT TIm STUDENTS.
All three of those factors remain true today. Tenth Street is not necessary to provide access to
the abutting property, even with the proposed One Broadway Plaza project. It is merely a
convenience for the project and access is available on other streets. Tenth Street still divides
the school and closing Tenth Street remains necessary to protect students. In fact, OCHSA has
grown from 800 to 1,300 students since the time ofthat resolution. The risk now is even
greater than it was in 2000. It is clear that OCHSA is succeeding and is here to stay.
Therefore, the City should not only leave Tenth Street closed, the street should be abandoned
so that the school can use it for much needed open space. This should be done regardless of
whether the project is approved or rejected.
75F<41
At a meeting with OCHSA parents on June 15,2004, Mr. Michael Harrah, the developer of the
project, stated that student safety has always been a high priority. Mr. Harrah believes that
opening Tenth Street is not essential to the One Broadway Plaza project. He agreed that
leaving Tenth Street closed should be reviewed very closely. After listening to all of the
parent's concerns that opening Tenth Street would create a potentially dangerous situation for
OCHSA students, Mr. Harrah promised to contact the City and request the abandonment of
Tenth Street to OCSHA, rather than reopening Tenth Street as part of the project. I am writing
to request that you support this request and make the abandonment of Tenth Street to OCHSA
a staff priority and a required part of the project.
No amount of time or money is worth risking the life of a single child.
Please support the parent's and developer's request in reviewing the abandonment of Tenth
Street and keep our children safe. Please ensure that his letter is forwarded to the persons
within the City necessary to address this issue.
Regards,
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Felipe V. Golez
Dana N. Berkelrath
The parent of an OCHSA student
949-376-5341
7 SF -42
.June 30, 2004
Mayor and City Councilmembers:
The attached letters have been received from 10 individuals for
the .July 6, 2004 City Council Meeting, in support of Item. 75B -
One Broadway Plaza Office Tower project
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Santa Ana City Council
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Santa Ana, California 92702
RE: One Broadway Plaza
Honorable Mayor and Council Members;
As a resident of Santa Ana I want to express my support for the proposed One
Broadway Plaza project. Santa Ana needs this project; it wjJl create thousands of good-
paying jobs for Santa Ana residents both during and after construction.
One Broadway Plaza, by encouraging professional offices to relocate their
headquarters to our downtown, wjJl help revitalize the DowntownlMidtown areas. The
developer has produced a well-designed plan that incorporates Santa Ana's histoòc past
with the needs of its current residents, including spacious plazas and gathering areas.
I encourage the council to move this project forward so we can regain the pride
and respect that Santa Ana, as the Capitol City of Orange County, deserves. Thank you
for this opportunity to share my enthusiasm for One Broadway Plaza and the exciting
growth ahead for the City of Santa Ana.
Sincerely,
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7 SF-44
June 30, 2004
Mayor and City Councilmembers:
The attached letters have been received from 103 individuals for
the July 6, 2004 City Council Meeting, in support of Item. 75B -
One Broadway Plaza Office Tower project
75F-45
May 12, 2004
Mr. David Ream
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza
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Dear Mr. Ream,
In Historic French Park, many residences and myself are in favor of and support the One Broadway
Plaza. To show that support, Patricia Bustamante and myself walked door to door on Saturday afternoon,
May 8, 2004, and Araceli Hernandez and myself on May 12, 2004 and asked the French Park residents if
they were familiar with the project and if they had any unanswered questions. We had a copy of the EIR
and the design package for the building. In a short time we collected over 100 letters of support of the
110 people we met. The reasons the 10 people that did not sign a letter were because, one person was
upset with the installation of the traffic barriers and 3 people did not want to voice an opinion for fear of
their landlord, 2 people wanted to think about it, 3 people were unable to support the project beæuse of
the traffic impact, and one person thought the city had made a bad decision on the high density
apartments and didn't want growth in the city. Over all we received a strong majority of positive support
for the One Broadway Plaza project. Enclosed are copies of these support letters. I am sure of more to
follow. There are also 5 letters included with this package of people visiting friends of French Park that
also live in Santa Ana that wanted to show their support as well.
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1003 N. Spurgeon Street
Historic French Park
Santa Ana, CA 92701
714.321.6195
CC:
Mayor Miguel Pulido
The Santa Ana City Council
The Santa Ana Planning Commission
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Dear Mr. Harrah:
For years and years Santa Ana has needed an opportunity to be the
center of orange County, the most beautiful county in the world.
You are making a proposal to place the mostÐ beautiful jewel in
the heart of this city. I don't know if you will get all the
fortune 500 companies you want, I don't know if traffic is
going to to~x be a problem. What I do know is that every
neighborhood in this city should be giving yhou $200,000 for'
the excitement generated at your great proposal. It never
occurred to me that there would be any opposition to this--and
hope all that opposition turns to tpe joy and excitement I feel
at the opportunity and possibiliities you are creating, as if your
plan works--you are putting $10,000,000 a year into the population
of Santa ana through jobs, not to mention the ambiance of the beautiful
high rise restaurant, and placing this crystal edifice into the
sky for all to see. Having lived in Santa Ana for 57 years, you
are making Santa Ana's future far better than anyone ever expected.
Each time a great deed is done, whether for self-profit, whether just
out of being able to spend life at that glorious game of Monopoly,
or whetgher you m~ just want to make your own life more enjoyable than
anyne else's, there is always a God Factor involved. As a Jeannie,
I wish I could grant you whatever you want, but as a resident of
Santa Ana, you have a fan, a friend, and an old broad who thinks
you are Elena are the most dynamic duo tfuis city could have imagined.
Jeannie Jackson
918 N. French
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 836-5112
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CARIBOU INDUSTRIES. INC.
One Broadway Plaza
"Preserving the past, ensuring the future"
Today Tenth and Broadway.
The future for Tenth and Broadway!
bruary 9, 2004
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Drive
Santa Ana, California
Dear Members of the Planning Commission and City Council:
I am very excited to hear about the proposed One Broadway Plaza project.
I am totally supportive of this project in every aspect and encourage 100% support from the Planning
Commission and from the City Council. Thank you for the opportunity to share my positive
enthusiasm for One Broadway Plaza and the exciting growth ahead for the City of Santa Ana and our
future.
Sincerely,
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CARIBOU INDUSTRIES, INC.
One Broadway Plaza
"Preserving the past, ensuring the future"
EI Pasado del Calle Dies y Broadway.
EI Futuro para Calle Dies Broadway!
May 7,2004
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Drive
Santa Ana, California
Estimados Miembros de la Comision de Planificación y Concilio de la Ciudad:
Yo estoy muy entusiasmado de escuchar de la propuesta de el
prollecto de One Broadway Plaza.
Yo doy todo mi apollo total a este proyecto en todos los aspectos y animo a que la Comision de y el
Concilio de la Ciudad nos de el 100 % de su apollo. Gracias por darme la oportunidad de compartir
mi entuciasmo positivo para One Broadway Plaza y el entuciasmo de el encremento que esta por
delante para la Ciudad de Santa Ana y nuestro futuro.
Sinceramente,
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Christensen, Angi
From: DonPayne@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 9:48
To: Alvarez, Claudia
Subject: One Broadway Plaza
Claudia,
We are very concerned about the proposed plan for One Broadway Plaza. Our main concern is for people's
safety .
There will be very serious traffic problems resulting from this oversized development, and there are no ways to
mitigate these problems. As residents of North Santa Ana, this will disrupt our lives every time we venture out of
our homes, either on foot or by any means of transportation.
Perhaps the largest safety issue is the fact that there are several schools immediately adjacent to the proposed
massive structure. Hundreds of schoolchildren's lives will be placed in jeopardy by their having to share paths
with thousands of automobiles, and at least two of these children will be our grandchildren.
The plans that have been presented to the city are irresponsible and show little appreciation for the safety of the
children or the quality of life for Santa Ana residents.
We urge you to disapprove the One Broadway Plaza plan to keep our citizens safe.
Don and Joanne Payne
2022 North Ross Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
6/30/2004
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Christensen, Angi
From: Deb Reynolds [dlreynolds2000@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 9:38 PM
To: Alvarez, Claudia
Subject: OCHSA parent concern regarding One Broadway
Dear Ms. Alvarez;
I understand that on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 the Santa Ana City Council will vote on the proposed
One Broadway Plaza. I also understand that construction of this 37-story structure provides for
the re-opening of Tenth Street between Main Street and Sycamore and this street would be
subject to use by many cars each day.
My 2 children are students at Orange County High School of the Arts (OCHSA) and must cross
that section of Tenth Street several times a day, not only when being dropped off and picked up
but during the school day. I am writing to express my concern for the safety of OCHSA
students if Tenth Street is re-opened and to ask t~at you instead move to abandon Tenth Street to
OCHSA.
As the council noted in Resolution Number 2000-059, the closure of Tenth Street is necessary to
protect the students attending OCHSA. This resolution was passed when fewer cars used Tenth
Street each day. Opening Tenth Street, with no more protection for students than a crosswalk,
endangers more than 1,300 OCHSA students, including my children. In resolution 2000-059,
you found:
(1) Tenth Street is not necessary to provide access to abutting property;
(2) Tenth Street divides the OCHSA campus; and
(3) Closing Tenth Street is necessary to protect the students.
All three of those factors remain true today. Tenth Street is not necessary to provide access to
the abutting property, even with the proposed One Broadway Plaza project. It is merely a
convenience for the project and access is available on other streets. Tenth Street still divides the
school and closing Tenth Street remains necessary to protect students. In fact, OCHSA has
grown ftom 800 to 1,300 students since the time of that resolution. The risk now is even greater
than it was in 2000. It is clear that OCHSA is succeeding and is here to stay. Therefore, the
City should not only leave Tenth Street closed, the street should be abandoned so that the school
can use it for much needed open space. This should be done regardless of whether the project is
approved or rejected.
At a meeting with OCHSA parents on June 15,2004, Mr. Michael Harrah, the developer of the
project, stated that student safety has always been a high priority. Mr. Harrah believes that
opening Tenth Street is not essential to the One Broadway Plaza project. He agreed that leaving
Tenth Street closed should be reviewed very closely. After listening to all of the parent's
concerns that opening Tenth Street would create a potentially dangerous situation for OCHSA
students, Mr. Harrah promised to contact the City and request the abandonment of Tenth Street
to OCSHA, rather than reopening Tenth Street as part of the project. I am writing to request that
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you support this request and make the abandonment of Tenth Street to OCHSA a staff priority
and a required part of the project.
No amount of time or money is worth risking the life of a single child.
Please support the parent's and developer's request in reviewing the abandonment of Tenth
Street and keep our children safe. Please ensure that this letter is forwarded to the persons
within the City necessary to address this issue.
Regards,
Ve60rali ~noúfs
The parent of two OCHSA students
6/30/2004
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G,'\RY & JULIE HUMPHREYS
2112 N. Ross Street
Santa Ana,. CA 92706
(714) 541-3452
March 25, 2004
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The Honorable Miguel Pulido
Mayor
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, California 92701
Re: One Broadway Plaza
Dear Mayor Pulido:
I was especially heartened to learn that the One Broadway Plaza project was NOT
approved at the last City Counsel meeting, pending further review. This was a very wise
decision.
As much as I like the idea of responsible new development in Santa Ana and
revitalization throughout the city, this project is grossly out of scale, does not conform to the
general city plan, and is poorly conceived. There is already a glut of available office space in
North and Central Orange County, and there have been no assurances that there are many
businesses clamoring to inhabit the One Broadway Plaza location. Not surprisingly, because the
traffic situation on Broadway and surrounding streets is already hOITendous both morning and
evemngs.
What mitigation efforts will address the proposed influx of thousands of potential new
tenants/workers? Surrounding neighborhoods will be adversely affected by frustrated commuters
searching for an alternate route. Having lived through a similar situation in Floral Park when the
5 Freeway was expanded, I know too well the adverse affects upon a neighborhood that is
overrun by unbridled commuter traffic. Only, in my case, the traffic did reduce when the
expansion was complete; the neighbors of One Broadway Plaza cannot hope for any such future
relief.
I am also greatly concerned about locating this gargantuan commercial building next door
to two public schools. How can Santa Ana claim to put "education first" if it approves a project
that puts schoolchildren at great personal risk both during years of heavy construction and with
greatly increased traffic thereafter? What other city would ever allow this?
I understand that some planning officials have noted that because there isn't really a
viable way to mitigate the anticipated increased traffic (because it's already really bad), no
mitigation measures will be required. That's the same mentality as putting oil on a fire, "because
it's already burning."
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Moreover, what guarantee does the City have that this project will even be completed as
proposed? What is to prevent the developer from walking away prior to completion or even
afterward if the hoped-for tenants fail to materialize, leaving Santa Ana with not just another
empty building, but a monstrous eyesore in the bargain? Has the financing been obtained? Have
architects and other designers already utilized actually been paid? Where is the ironclad
commitment from the developer that legally locks him in and puts him at substantial risk? What
recourse is there by the City if the proponents' rosy assurances or expectations don't pan out in
the future? Will Santa Ana be left holding the bag?
And why does it have to be so gosh-darned tall? There already is a "tallest building in
Orange County" somewhere and I'll bet not one in ten thousand residents could even care less,
much less identify it. Such a moniker only lasts until the next one is built anyway, and whatever
temporary cache it supposedly brings frankly smacks more of a phallic obsession than anything
else. I understand the building trades and commercial real estate industry favor this project. Yet
it takes about the same number of people to build a 10 - 15 story building as it does to build a 35
story building-they're just not employed for as long a period of time. In any event, these aren't
permanent jobs.
I recently took a trip to Paris, and in one part of that otherwise beautiful city, an enormous
boxy skyscraper, the Montparnasse Tower, stands all alone amid a sea of older 2 to 4-story
buildings. As one travel writer aptly noted, "it looks like the box the Eiffel Tower came in." It
looks so grossly out of place and is such an unattractive structure, one can only wonder, what
were the city leaders thinking? Completed in the early 1970's, it was then the tallest building in
Europe, but, inevitably, it soon lost that claim as well. The building is now fairly seedy and not
fully occupied (if it ever was), but is nevertheless a permanent blight on the cityscape, and is the
towering monument to a gross lapse in responsible city planning. (After it was built, a disgusted
public passed a law preventing buildings over 7 stories from being built in the area.)
Of course, Santa Ana is not Paris, but many of the issues about the reasonableness of this
proposed project are similar. You have another opportunity to reconsider whether this ugly glass
tower is really a legacy you'd like to leave behind in Santa Ana. What's the worst that could
happen if this project is not approved? This is not the only opportunity that will come the City's
way. The known negatives clearly outweigh the glossy, but largely illusory, positives.
Please vote NO on One Br dway Plaza. Thank you for your consideration,
JPH:bm
Julie Hum\QJ' ," e, ::'homeowner and voter
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Gary and Julie Humphreys
2112 N. Ross Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 541-3452
June 28, 2004
Mayor Miguel Pulido,
City Clerk and members of the Santa Ana City Council
20 Civic Center Plaza, 8th Floor
PO Box 1988-M30
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Re: One Broadway Plaza Project
Dear Mayor Pulido and City Council Members:
I am writing as a parent of an OCHSA student, a concerned resident of Floral Park, and a reliable
registered voter to express my many concerns about the proposed One Broadway Plaza project.
Student Safety: I attended the June 14,2004 Santa Ana Planning Commission meeting on the
One Broadway Plaza project and was appalled by the total disregard by Commission members
for the very real and identifiable safety issues created by the proposed development as to
OCHSA and other nearby public school students. In fact, planning commission member Chris
Leo not only disparagingly dismissed these "safety issues" as simply a last-ditch effort to delay
this project, he also displayed his total ignorance of the applicable law by falsely stating that
such safety issues were solely the concern of the school district, and not the city. Commission
member Glen Mondo, who should have recused himself from this matter because he also sits on
the OCHSA Board of Trustees-and, thus has a fiduciary obligation toward the safety of the
OCHSA students-should have corrected Mr. Leo on this important legal point, but inexplicably
chose to remain silent.
To the extent that you or any other member of the City Council also shares the common, but
mistaken, opinion that the safety of students traveling to and from school is the sole
responsibility of the school district and not the city, this is simply wrong. To the extent that the
city creates a dangerous condition on public property, it is the city that faces liability for any
damages caused thereby. In fact, given the city of Santa Ana's past actions with respect to the
closure of Tenth St., Santa Ana could face significant liability if this project is allowed to
proceed as currently planned. If you have any doubts about the potential liability of the city for
an accident on Tenth St. (say by a car hitting a student crossing at Sycamore), I strongly urge you
to seek an immediate legal opinion from the city attorney (or, better yet, from an independent
law finn experienced in municipal liability) prior to voting on this project. It shouldn't take any
competent attorney more than a few hours to confinn this important legal point for you.
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Tenth Street Reopening-A Clear Danger to Students: Currently, a small portion of Tenth
St. (between Main and Sycamore) is closed to vehicular traffic due to Resolution 2000-059
adopted by the Santa Ana City Council that, among other things, deemed such closure necessary
to protect the safety of OSCHA students. [A copy of this resolution is attached for your
reference.] Inasmuch as the OCHSA campus encompasses buildings on both sides of Tenth
Street, OCHSA students regularly traverse Tenth Street throughout the school day to access each
portion of the campus.
The development plans for the One Broadway Plaza project calls for the reopening of Tenth St.
to be used as a one-way eastbound exit point for potentially several thousand cars of future
tenants and employees of OBP-without any basis for retracting the finding that supported
the street closure initially: that such closure was necessary for student safety. In fact, the
reopening of Tenth Street as proposed would greatly exacerbate the threat to student safety-far
beyond the situation that existed when the street was first closed for safety reasons. Several
hundred students still must cross Tenth Street throughout the day to access school buildings, yet
now it is proposed to intentionally funnel several thousand vehicles down this very street at the
same time it is being used by the students.
Additionally, the plans call for the erection of a large fountain in the intersection of Tenth and
Sycamore (which is to become a sort of round-about) that could block the vision of eastbound
drivers to pedestrians crossing Tenth Street at Sycamore. Further, to the extent that OCHSA
facilities are utilized by elementary students walking to and from any of the three other nearby
public schools, these hazards are extended to even younger children.
These plans for Tenth Street pose an extremely dangerous hazard for the safety and well being of
the students. Even without this project, Santa Ana suffers an inordinately high rate of
pedestrian/vehicular accidents. The threat to students posed by this development is not just
foreseeable, but is both severe and preventable. In short, the development agreement calls for
the reopening of Tenth St. despite the fact that all three factual findings of Resolution 2000-059
remain in effect.
This hazard is preventable because the reopening of Tenth St. is not necessary to provide ingress
or egress from the OBP building. In fact, according to statements made by developer Mike
Harrah at June 14, 2004 meeting with myself an a few dozen other OCHSA parents, his original
plans called for Tenth St. to remain closed; that even under the current plan access to/from the
building is gained via other streets, and that it was the city planning and/or public works officials
which insisted that Tenth St. be reopened~further evidence that it is the city that is creating the
dangerous condition. Obviously, the simplest solution is to keep Tenth St. closed or, better yet,
abandon it to OCHSA. In fact, Mr. Harrah promised parents and OCHSA officials at that
6/14/04 meeting that he would immediately seek to amend his plans to keep Tenth St. closed.
This change may cause a short delay in the project, but will probably save lives (not to mention
millions in potential future city liability) and is simply the right thing to do. The city should do
whatever it can to facilitate the continued closure of Tenth St.
Unsafe Student Pick Up and Drop Off: Currently, most students are dropped off either in the
existing OCHSA parking lot or along Sycamore and Main St.. The development plans for OBP
call for the abandonment of Sycamore St. as a public street (north of Tenth Street adjacent to the
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OCHSA building), preventing student pickup along Sycamore, in the OCHSA parking lot, and
on Main St. Instead, plans call for student pick up and drop off in a narrow lot immediately
south of the Performing Arts building. The proposed driving pattern calls for two-way traffic in
this lot so that students dropped off by eastbound cars on the south end, must walk north across
westbound cars in the same lot to reach the campus.
All students must then again cross Tenth St. to access the OCHSA campus. This dangerous
situation on public property is repeated in reverse when school is out. Moreover, since OCHSA
enjoys an extended day program, several hundred students will be exiting the campus and
attempting to traverse south across Tenth St. at the end of the workday when thousands of
tenants and employees at OBP will also be attempting to exit OBP using eastbound Tenth Street.
These plans pose a severe hazard for the safety and well being of the students, which is both
foreseeable and preventable.
Inadequate and Dangerous Bus Loading. As explained by Mr. Harrah at the June 14th
meeting, the existing plans call for school buses to stop eastbound on Tenth St. adjacent to
OCHSA to load and unload passengers. Parents were nonplussed by this proposal inasmuch as
current law requires all traffic to stop during school bus passenger loading and unloading when
red lights flash. Thus, all eastbound cars-including OCHSA parents who have just dropped of
students in the "official" drop-off lot south of the Performing Arts building-will be required to
stop and wait for bus loading and unloading. This will cause traffic to back up on Tenth St. and
southbound Sycamore St., creating a further safety hazard for students attempting to cross Tenth
St. at Sycamore. Additionally, since buses will remain stopped with lights flashing until full (or
empty), this delay could be significant-particularly in the afternoon.
Moreover, since bus doors are located on the right-hand side of buses, even if buses are parked
on the left curb of the one-way, eastbound Tenth S1. (as proposed), students must walk into the
adjacent traffic lanes to enter and exit the buses, creating a clear and undeniable safety hazard,
since it is reasonably foreseeable that not every driver will actually stop when the bus's red
flashing lights are on. (In fact, Mr. Harrah, himself, seemed shocked to learn that this was the
law when this dangerous flaw in the plan was pointed out to him by OCHSA parents.) Again,
however, this dangerous condition can be easily eliminated by the closure of Tenth St., allowing
access only for emergency vehicles and school buses, as currently exits.
Construction Hazards and Debris: The construction of a 37-story building and 8+ story
parking garage is no small operation, and to permit this to be done within shouting distance of
four public schools is unprecedented, if not appalling. Even with temporary construction
fencing, falling dust and debris as well as the constant traffic of huge heavy machinery and
trucks is dangerous to any pedestrian, let alone hundreds of young people. Moreover, the noise
levels of heavy machinery and other construction equipment during school hours-which is
expected to last for several years-is harmful to those nearby and is extremely detrimental to
adequate concentration and learning. The current development agreement does not mandate that
noisy pile driving be performed while school is not in session; it does not call for a clear plan to
keep construction traffic away from students and other pedestrians, and even with tarps wrapping
each floor during construction, things will still fall off. A screwdriver (or even a few nails)
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dropped from 37 stories, can cause fatal injuries, and depending upon prevailing winds, won't
necessarily fall straight down into the construction zone below.
Indemnity and Insurance. The developer agreement doesn't specifically require the developer
to obtain a minimum amount of third party liability insurance. It should. Moreover, the city
should require the developer not only to obtain and maintain such insurance (including
completed operations coverage), but it should require the city to be named as an additional
insured on the developer's policy, and any renewals thereafter. This will cost the city nothing,
(most carriers don't even charge the named insured-Le., the developer-additional premiums
for this) but will provide significant coverage for the city (including both defense and indemnity
expenses) in the event the city is named as a defendant in any litigation arising out of the project.
Additionally, the purported indemnity clause in the current developer agreement is practically
worthless, as written, and will not provide the city with the protection is purportedly seeks. In
addition to the separate insurance provision discussed, the city should have an experienced
liability attorney draft a "Type I" indemnity provision to be inserted into the developer
agreement. These clauses are fairly simple to draft, but could save the city millions and millions
of dollars in the event of any future litigation, and are well worth any slight delay or additional
attorneys fees incurred at this time.
Post 9f11 Issues: The development agreement calls for the creation of the "tallest building in
Orange County"-an icon to reinvigorate the county seat, etc. Even if one feels the threat to the
tallest tower in Orange County is relatively small, we live in a post-9fll world. Under
Homeland Security Department disaster planning regulations, local agencies must still identify
potential targets in their area (like the federal building, the airport, theme parks, the tallest
building in Orange County, etc.) and adopt planning measures in the event of an emergency.
See, e.g., the National Strategy for the Physical Protection of Critical Infrastructure and Key
Assets, http://www.dhs.Qov/interweb/assetlíbrarv/Phvsical StrateQv.pdf See also the National
Incident Management System (NIMS). In fact, the Federal Emergency Management Division has
adopted a "Primer for Design of Commercial Buildings to Mitigate Terrorist Attacks" to help
building owners and local governments mitigate the threat of hazards resulting from terrorist
attacks on new buildings-including not just explosions, but chemical, biological and
radiological attacks as well. http://www.fema.Qov/pdflfima/427/fema427 cvr-toc.pdf
Even if primary responsibility for building design and safety rests with the developer, there will
be disaster planning costs which will necessarily be incurred by local agencies (city, fire, policy
and other first responders) due to the presence of a new "icon" within the city center. It does not
appear from a review of the EIR or the Developer Agreement that any of these issues or costs
have been considered by the city, much less that the developer be required to offset the
additional costs to be incurred by local agencies for planning and implementing measures to be
taken in the event of such an emergency.
Unmitigated Traffic and Quality of Life Issues: Whether or not the implementation of the
OBP building is a worthwhile departure from the Specific Midtown Plan or an irresponsible
example of inappropriate "spot zoning," the draft EIR recognizes that air quality, water supply,
waste water, and traffic congestion will be severely impacted without and potential mitigation.
Anyone attempting to travel through the downtown area (and surrounding streets) already
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experiences severe and frustrating congestion. The draft EIR recognizes that further impacts to
the major streets and intersections near the project will not only reduce the level of service of
roadways and intersections to unacceptable levels, but that "mitigation measures to reduce
potential traffic. . . to a level considered less than significant have been determined to be not
feasible." In other words, it's already bad, this project will make it even worse, and there's
nothing that can be done about it.
Is this any way to plan for the future growth of the city? Who will want to come back to the
downtown area when they won't be able to move due to all the congestion? Professional/upscale
tenants have moved to newer parts of the county not just because new buildings provide
technological advancements; the surrounding public infrastructure and transportation corridors
have been specifically planned for such large-scale development. It is inconceivable that the city.
of Santa Ana would consider moving forward on this project when it the EIR states that
significant and substantial adverse impacts will result for which there is no feasible mitigation.
Councilmember Alvarez Should Abstain: The Santa Ana Municipal Code provides:
"Sec. 425. Disqualification due to campaign contributions.
A councilmember shall not participate in, nor use his or her official position to
influence, a decision of the city council if it is reasonably foreseeable that the
decision will have a material financial effect, apart from its effect on the public
generally or a significant portion thereof, on a recent major campaign contributor.
As used herein, "recent major campaign contributor" means a person who has
made campaign contributions totalling two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) or
more to the councilmember or to any campaign committee controlled by the
councilmember in the twelve-month period immediately preceding the date of the
decision. The mayor is a councilmember for purposes of this section."
At the March 15,2004 City Council meeting, Councilmember Alvarez cast a vote on the One
Broadway Plaza project despite the fact that she admittedly had accepted a campaign
contribution in excess of $250 from developer Mike Harrah with the 12 months preceding that
vote. She purported to justify this act on advice from the city attorney that the municipal code
applied only to city council races, and not to her campaign for the Orange County Board of
Supervisors.
This is a blatant distortion of both the clear letter and intent of the municipal code which on its
face specifically refers to any campaif!n committee controlled by the councilmember, and is not
in any way limited to city council races. Ms Alvarez campaigned for the supervisor position
utilizing her credentials as a city council member. Moreover, as an attorney, and an assistant
district attorney to boot, she is legally and ethically obligated to uphold both the spirit and the
letter of the law. As a public servant, she is further obligated to both avoid the appearance of
impropriety and refrain from violating the public trust. Her past conduct in voting on this project
is reprehensible and should be publicly condemned, if not criminally prosecuted. Under no
circumstances should she cast any further vote on this project.
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The thought of a new modem tower to reinvigorate the downtown area and encourage
revitalization is a tempting one. The idea of first-class dining with a view of the county is also
inviting. I also do not want to discourage anyone from wanting to invest serious money in our
downtown area, or turn away construction jobs for many workers. But this kind of development
is indeed a marked departure from the existing city midtown plan, and should not come at the
expense of the safety of our students or the quality of life of our citizens. You must insist that
the known safety issues and adverse impacts be resolved before this project is approved.
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RESOI..\JTION NO. 2000-050
A ReSOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNC1l OF TtlE CITY OF
SANTA ANA CLOSING TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC THAT
PORTION OF TENTH STREET BETWEEN MAiN STREET
AND SYCAMORE STReET
BE IT RESOLVED SY THe: CllY COUNCIL OF THe crrv OF SANTA ~ ÞS
FOI.lOWS:
1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby, finds, dètarmlnM end
dedates as fOloW$:
o.
A.
The Orange County High School for the Att$ (OCHSA). B non-ptOfit
charter school which WiU open Its daotS in the next few days, has
reques1ed the City to dose 10th Street between Main Street and
Sycamofe Street in order to protect tts students who have to <:ro$S this
$treet during the $Choot day. The OCHSA CllnJ>US. which con1l$ts of tour
sèparate bUildingt;. ~nd$ 01) both sides of 10th Sb'86t between Ueln
and Sycamore.
Sèction 21102 Of the California Vehicle Code dows 8 city a>und11O cIoIe
a street Whicb divides a school to vehicular ttaffÇ when in the opinion of
the cit)' council thedo$ute Í$ necessary to proteGt the students attending
the school '
B.
c.
HavIng consideted al eVidence submitted. Incklding þUbk c;;omment if any.
tI'à Council finds that ~îd $treet Is may be dosed for vehk:ular traftic.
b41sed U)Oh tho foßowing findings of fad:
1.
Said $treer i.s not necessary to provide $C(:8SS to aÞuUir1g property
0WI'1eI'$; and
2.
3.
Said street divides a school; and
CIO$Ú1g saJdstreet Is ~ry to prottCt 1t1e sl\.ldont$ ett&ndlng the
school.
Purwal'lt to the Vehicle Code. the portiOn of said $treet may be c1osod
01'11)' to whiClJiar trame. It remain, a pubGc street 8CQeQible to all
members of the public 8$ pedestrians. Itt addition: if there are any in-plaœ
pubrlC utility faCllítie$ that are in use in the portjon of said weet. the City
retain$ ab ri9hts to righl to maintain, operate, replaco. remove or in.tan new '
pubtic utility facUities.
R8II01utJon No.~
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2 'rM Ci)t Cound he. rev*"t8d and oonIíØ8~ the I~ .~
10 h 8dc:IenGum togethef With the Intt..1 study and the ~8tive d8cI8tItIonpr~
With fnpec;t to thtI resOlutiol"l The City Counoil hal, 8. 8 ruuIt oflla eootId.tllflon.
and.. ~ ptØen.\Od .t N meeting, determined that. at reqlJÎred pUl'lUMtto
the C8ifom8 Env-OI.menlal Q~bty Ad ("CECA1and the 8t818 CEQAGuldeJin8I..
.neg8tM øed8~ and 80denctum edequately 80dretaet th& 6XP8CC8d erwlronmentat
Imp8C:tS at thIS rMOiutJon On the bafoís 0( tN. review. the Cìty Counoil ftl'lda that there
. no ~ tromwhlChlt can be faírly acgued that the projec:t will h8v. . signlftcant
~ eftect on tho enVlfonment The City Council hereby 08f'Jf)e. 8nd appl"OY88 the
~ ~ratJOn and addendum and directs that the NotiCe of D8tennin8ti0nbe
~and Ned With the County Clerk of the County of Orange In the manner
required by 1IIw. Purauant to TItle XIV. Califoml8 Cod. of Regu~ (.CCR1
§ 735.5{c)(1). the Crty Council has detðtmined that, after conIidering the record at a
whole, the... 11 no evidence that the proposed project will have the potential for any
ad..wse eftect on Wiktife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depend8.
l1.e.18bb. pum18nt to Flrih and Game Code § 711.2 and Title XIV. CCR § 735.5(a)(3).
the paymenl of Fish and Game Department fiting feM is not n.quited in ~uncüon with
this pIOjecl
3. This Council doea hereby order that the portion of Tenth Street between
Main Street and Sycamore Street. more specifically shown in .Exhiblt 1" attached hereto
and made a part hereof by this reference. be. and the same are. t:Ioted for vehícWar
1ndfIC until fI.rther action of this Council.
4. Staff is dirl!lctðd to po$.t appropriate traffic control signs giving notice of the
partial c:Io$ure of Tenth Street. Pursuant to section 21102 of the Vehicle Code, this
resoIOf)on shall be effe<;:tive upon the posting of said signs. .
5. This resolution. ~ff~ '9 the dosure of 8 portion of Tenth Street to vehicular
traffic. may be repeaJed at any time by a further resolution of the City Council.
ADOPTED this
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. C:Clmmenb; Please find attached wñtten comments on the One Broadway Plaza Development
Agreement, which is Scheduled on the 6/14104 agenda for the Planning Commission for th@ir
consideration. PIe<1$e submit copies of these comments to the City Council members for their
consideration. Copy with original signature wiJl be submitted in person at the Plenning Commission
Meeting.
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Roberta Reed
1205 South Parton Street
Santa Ana, Califomia 92707
Planning Commission
City of Santa Ana
Planning and Building Agency
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, California 92701
June 14, 2004
Members of the Planning Commission:
Tonight, you have before you for Consideration the One aroadway Plaza Development
Agreement.
On February 24, 2004, by majority vote the Planning Commission recommended the One
aroadway Plaza project for approval. While I realize that the actual merits of the project
are not up for consideration tonight, I feel first compelled 10 again reiterate my belief that
this project. in its proposed location, is not good for the City of Santa Ana and its citiZens.
One clarification is In order: Page 3 of the Request for Planning Commission Action st<lites
that ïhis agreement has incorporated the major issues raised at the March City Council
hearing as well as those issues raised by the Ad Hoc CommIttee." This statement Is false.
While the Development Agreement addreS$es some of the issues raised at the March
Public Hearing, in no way doe$ it address the majority of the concerns stated that night
The majority of concerns addressed the inadequacies of the EIR document and the
Statement of Overriding Considerations, as well as the number of significant environmental
impacts that were not mitigated in the EIR. As such, these issues have not been
addressed by the Development Agre$ment, and it is no way incorporates anything close to
all of the major issues raised at the Public Hearing.
While I believe that the members of the Ad Hoc Committee and City Staff made an honest
effort to draft an 8greement that protects the interests of the city and Its citizens, no
development agreement will be able to protect us from the fact that the EIR does not
provide mitigations for many of the significant environmental impacts identified for this
project. Because there are no mitigations proposed for many of these &ignificant Impacts,
the Development Agreement does not contain any provisions for these significant impacts.
For this reaSOn, the Development Agreement is not adequate, ilnd not supportable as a
tool of good planning.
Specific to the Development Agreement, I have the following comments:
Improvement #4 in Exhibit C calls for installing a new traffic signal at Broadway and the
parking structure, as previously described in the EIR. On page 12 of the One Broadway
Plaza Specific Development District document, Point (n) requires the Developer to "install
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either a traffic signal or a rai~ed median at the Halesworth Street and Broadway
intersection 8S determined by the Public Works Agency," These two appear to be in
conflict. Figure T-17 of the EIR shows a median at Halesworth and the EIR states that a
signal will be installed at the egress from the Palting Structure approximately 80 feet north
of Halesworth. It is unclear if the One Broadway Plaza Development District document is
referring to the same traffic sigr'làl as Exhibit C or an additional signal. Regardless, any 01
these scenarios: removal of the msdian, removal of the traffic signal. or the addition of a
traffic signal all result in changing the mitigation measure as stated in the EIR. To make
such a change, without allowing for adequate review and comment by the interested
public, would be improper under CEOA regulations.
Secondly, the Development Agreement states that as a condition of issuance of building
permits, the OWner must obtain binding commitments of lease for at least 50% of the
leasable space of the project from tenants who would qualify as "Investrnr¡¡nt G~de
Tenants," ¡;¡ rating of BSB. or greater, as rated by either Standard and Poor's or Moody's.
According to Standard and Poor's definition, a BBB- rating is the lowest rating before non-
investment grade. The next lower rating, BB, Is defined as "less vulnerable in the near
term but faces major on-going uncertainties to adverse business, 1inanci;¡;¡I, and economic
conditions."
It would appear that almost any business that is not in current financial difficulty wI;Juld be
able to qualify to lease space in One Broadway Plaza, per this agreement. The question
must be asked: if this development is so necessary, and Class A office space is so
desperately needed to bring desirable tenants to downtown Santa Ana, is this the level of
tenant we want to attract? Or does this send a subtle mèssage to the community that we
do not have confidence that this building can attract tenants with higher credit ratings and
that we must be content with those with a credit rating of "the lowest rating before non-
Investment grade"?
Again, I urge you to carefully consÎdèr your decisions in this matter.
Sincerely,
WoJwrfo. a-.~
Roberta A. Reed
cc:
Santa Ana City Council
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May 20, 2004
Honorable Miguel Pulido, Mayor
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza
. Santa Ana, CA 92701
Subject: One Broadway Plaza
Dear Mayor Pulido:
. On May 5, 2004 the Board of Directors for the Historic French Park Association (HFPA)
voted to oppose the One Broadway Plaza project. HFPA affirmed this vote a week later
on May 13. I have been directed by our Board to çonvey this to you.
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. One Broadway Plaza is a 37 -story glass tower. To accommodate the developer, the
.City proposes to replace the Midtown Specific Plan with the "One Broadway Plaza
District" along that portion of the Broadway Corridor. This change wHlset a precedent
that will undermine future efforts to protect our city from unplanned growth.
For over 20 years the Historic French Park Association has worked to protect and
enhance the quality of life of its residents. We have worked closely with the City on .
many important projects that directly affected our neighborhood. We have actively
engaged the City on the hard issues of gangs, crime, and traffic as we struggled to
improve our historic neighborhood. This long relationship has benefited both the City
and the HFPA, as together we have sought solutions to a number of colDplex problems.
Happily, we have met many of our mutual goals through this cooperative spirit.
As a neighborhood, we desire the benefits that thoughtful,- sensitive land use planning
can bring. We have strongly supported the City's adopted MidtoWn Specific Plan and its
vision for growth along Broadway and Main Street between 10th and 1 ih Streets. The
Plan is our only tool to protect the historic buildings, height limits and wide setbacks and
other features that collectively serve to maintain the beauty and historic character .of the
Broadway Corridor and the Midtown area. .
. .
We have supported attracting businesses and services to the Midtown area that are
useful to the nearby neighborhoods. However, we do not support the One Broadway
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Plaza office tower project. aBP will carve out a huge piece of the Midtown Specific
Plan, effectively nullifying that adopted document. The new zoning for aBP will conflict
with the surrounding zoning, and will induce growth on a scale out of proportion to the
Midtown Specific Plan. aBP will significantly worsen traffic by bringing thousands of
additional vehicle trips to our neighborhood and the Midtown area. The added traffic will
threaten the safety of thousands of children who attend nearby schools. aBP will
destroy several historic structures, and will threaten others by removing important
restrictions that protect historic homes and low-density office buildings. aBP will also
fail to resolve the City's financial problems, because it will be a tax drain and not a tax
generator. One Broadway Plaza is short-sighted, short-term, and impulsive.
There are many opinions as to how best to improve the Midtown area. Creating a spot-
zone required to accommodate aBP is not one of them. To address the City's desire to
spark interest in the Midtown Specific Plan, we suggest the City undertake a
comprehensive update of the Plan. We recommend that all stakeholders be invited to
participate-as was done when the Plan was conceived. Invite area neighborhoods
and businesses, so everyone is invested and working together toward a unified vision.
A revised Midtown Specific Plan should reflect the vision of a growing and prosperous
Santa Ana that honors its historic roots and the unique character of its neighborhoods.
I look forward to your reply and the opportunity to participate in the process to create a
better Santa Ana. If you have any questions, I may be reached at (714) 569-9293.
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Paul Giles, Presiden
Historic French Park Association
Cc: City Council
Planning Commission
Historic Resources' Commission
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March 11, 2004
Mayor Miguel Pulido
Council Members, Santa Ana City Council
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92702
RE: One Broadway Plaza Project
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
I am writing to ask you to vote "no" on the EIR certification and project approval for the
One Broadway Plaza project, which I understand will be voted on at the March 15,2004
City Council meeting.
As a private citizen and as the President of the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society,
I have expressed my concerns with this project on numerous occasions. After a thorough
reading of the DEIR and EIR, I have been openly and adamantly opposed to this project.
The EIR contains a multitude of unmitigatable adverse impacts to traffic. air quality and
cultural resources, to name a few. While it is clear from the EIR that this ill conceived
project would have a lasting detrimental affect to the environment and the quality of life
of Santa Ana's Citizens, I am convinced that it will also have a negative financial impact,
draining resources from City infrastructure and giving little in return.
I am shocked to learn that, for a project of this magnitude and obvious impact to the City,
there have been no study sessions for the Council to allow them to make an infonned
decision. In various conversations with Council Members, City Staff and
Commissioners, when support for this project comes up, it is based on emotional
buzzwords and phrases with no facts or substance behind them. The project will "put us
on the map"; "bring jobs to out of work citizens"; "be filled with Fortune 500
companies"; "bring redevelopment to Downtown"; "contribute lots of money in taxes and
licenses." I have seen no facts, figures, studies or reports to substantiate any of these
claims. As elected officials, I expect you to also demand such detailed infonnation.
So imagine my further shock to read this afternoon the same hollow, emotional and
unsubstantiated claims in the official "Statement of Overriding Consideratiam." Since
the negative impacts of the project are overwhelmingly clear and supported by fact and
studies cited in the EIR, I expected City officials to require extremely compelling and
fact-based justification for recommending the project. Was I ever wrong. Here are some
of the "justifications" that are supposed to override everything that is wrong with this
project:
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creates a new City landmark to serve as a "focal point" (does this have any intrinsic
value?)
provides more Class A office space:
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. to ensure "long tenn viability" of the area so downtown will not "under
perfonn" as the urban core (what does this mean? in what way will this office
space make downtown "viable" or better perfonning?)
. to attract high profile tenants and tenants needing to be close to government
offices (in what way will this benefit the City? where is the financial
analysis?)
. to attract tenants who will support "cultural and business activities" (what are
these activities and in what way will they benefit the citizens?)
provide a "world class restaurant" (I won't even honor this one with a comment)
"preserve" the Broadway area with new palm trees and fountains (this is insulting,
considering the loss of at least 3 historic buildings, and future loss of trees and set-
backs due to street widening, and has no measurable value)
"substantially increase" employment opportunities (again where is the proof? won't
tenants bring their existing work forces? what about off-shoring trends? How many
construction jobs and for how long?)
provide parking for the public (how much and at what cost?)
acting as a "catalyst for future improvements" (this point also is heavy on buzz words
like "revitalization", "redevelopment", "vibrant center of DC life"; how will this
work? where are studies of similar projects in similar cities? does this mean more
office towers in the area, and the loss of more historic properties?)
provide "substantial positive fiscal impact" (where are the facts and figures? the
fiscal analysis I have seen is lacking in substance and detail)
bolster economic health by aiding in re-establishment of businesses in the area and
attracting private investment (again, studies? analysis? how will this happen?)
guide development toward preserving aesthetics and "cultural qualities" of the City to
make it a source of pride (not sure what this consists of and how pride will be
measured)
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Why, for this particular project, has the well thought out Mid-Town Specific Plan been
gutted? This plan was fonnulated by residents and City staff in 1996, and presents a true
vision of the Mid-Town area-not the fantasy world where this huge monument will cure
all of Santa Ana's ills. Nothing I have heard or read from the developer or the City has
shown that the minuses of this project ar;: heavily outweighed by the plusses. In fact, it is
impossible to pin down any real infonnation on the supposed plusses.
Please look carefully at the facts and think what Mid-Town Santa Ana will be like "post-
DBP", when the wishful thinking ofthis project's supporters turns out to be baseless.
This is too big a gamble. Please do not allow this project to move ahead. Your
constituents will be grateful that you considered the facts and protected our city from a
future nightmare.
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Alison Young
1102 S. Ross St.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
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Orange, CA 92869-5242
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To Whom it May Concern:
My name is Charlotte Aber and I am a student at the Orange
County High School of the Arts in Santa Ana. I agree with a
large number of people in the community who feel that con-
structing a 37 story building in downtown Santa Ana is a bad
idea. Why does the council feel that Santa Ana requires a sky-
scraper to bring it Uprestige"? Santa Ana is a beautiful city
already; and a structure that is quite a bit taller than most
of the buildings here would look very out of place. Old Town
Orange is considered unique because the buildings were built
100 years ago. There are several old buildings in the area
that could be restored to accommodate new businesses.
This new building would create a multitude of problems includ-
ing an increase in already hectic traffic, an increase of wear
and tear on the roads themselves, the current infrastructure
will be unable to support the needs represented by the build-
ing, 37 stories worth of extra sewage and trash, and a need for
more parking space.
This parking issue could cause problems specifically for the
Orange County High School of the Arts. It could cut out a
piece, or all, of their senior and volunteer parking. The
attending students give back to the community quite frequently
through the purchase of food and merchandise from the local
businesses, as well as with many service hours.
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Also there is the fact that it far exceeds the existing height
limits for a building in the surrounding area. On top of that,
there are enough empty commercial buildings without 37 more
stories worth, as demonstrated by an article in the Orange
County Business Journal that states fl...the leasing activity
continues to lag, with landlords holding a growing stock of
idle buildings."(padilla) As a matter of fact Lee & Associates
Commercial Real Estate has reported a negative net absorption
of 953,331 square feet in Central County. The largest amount
of empty space in the entire county. It is true that this
building could bring a tidy sum if enough space was rented out,
but there may not be much demand for additional law space
(padilla) .
I imagine that one of the reasons the council approved the
building is to help boost the economy in the area.
Unfortunately, if there isn't much space rented out then there
won't be many people corning here, which probably won't affect
the economy much. Another reason for the approval could be
property tax: more taxes would be good for the city. Yet if
the tax on this building is as high as anticipated, the rent
would be too expensive for plenty of companies. Of course,
there is also the fact that bringing people to downtown Santa
Ana could be good. Although if people are coming down here to
go to the restaurant they are unlikely to make purchases from
the small, local businesses. Just out of curiosity, who would
want to come all the way downtown for dinner?
I hope that this letter has caused you to give a bit more
thought to the issue at hand. Some feel that this building is
a beneficial project; others a monstrosity-to-be. A building
full to the brim with Fortune 500 companies and law firms with
a amazing 4 star French restaurant atop all? The true question
is: Do we really need it or is it just to give Mike Harrah
something else to stick his name on?
Sincerely yours,
Charlotte Aber
Orange County High School of the Arts student
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705 West Jonquil Road
Santa Ana, CA 92706
June 21,2004
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. Santa Ana City Council
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92702
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RE: One Broadway Plaza
Dear Mayor Pulido:
I am a concerned Santa Ana resident, and am writing this letter to protest the build/development
of this 37 story building plus 7 story parking structure covering the area between Broadway,
Sycamore, Tenth and Washington Streets.
The Mid Town Specific Plan, which the Council approved in 1996, specifically limited the
development of structures in this area to no more than 3 stories not to exceed 35 feet in height.
This was approved with the intention of preserving the historic Broadway Corridor.
I am opposed to this project and ask that you vote against One Broadway Plaza. Here are
some of my concerns:
Affect on Broadwav Corridor Properties - I understand that at least three historic properties
along the Corridor would be destroyed or relocated. There goes our cultural and historical
heritage to say nothing of the impact on tho~e historical properties surrounding them.
Affect on TrafficlConaestion - Should the project be approved it has been estimated that there
will be 6000 vehicle trips per day. This will not only lead to severe congestion in and general
access to the downtown area, but will also overburden freeway on ramps and off ramps leading
to downtown.
Affect on Area Schools - Specifically, the Orange County High School of the Performing Arts, in
the vicinity of the project, would certainly be adversely impacted.
Affect on Residential Neiahborhoods - Who wants a looming monolith of this proportion casting
a shadow over his/her home and backyard? No one. And after construction of this project, who
knows what further development and destruction of existing properties would follow in the wake
of Broadway One.
I urge you to vote against approval of the One Broadway Plaza Project.
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SARAH P. BROWN
cc: Councilman Brett Franklin
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Sæta Ana, CA 92706
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Lawrence, Mark
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Subject:
Lawrence, Mark . ;:
Monday, June 21,20043:25 PM :¡
'Joe and Kim Gerda';
RE: One Broadway Plaza - Pedestrian Safety problems for OCHSA students
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Dear Mr. & Mrs. Gerda,
On behalf of the Mayor and City Council, thank you for your letter regarding the proposed
One Broadway development. A copy of your letter has been forwarded to each of them for
their review. The Mayor and City Council appreciates you both taking time to share your
thoughts regarding this matter and assure you that your comments will receive their
fullest consideration.
Should you have any further comments, please call me at (714) 647-5200.
Mark Lawrence
Assistant to the City
City of Santa Ana
Manager
-----Original Message-----
From: Joe and Kim Gerda [mailto:paynegerda@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2004 9:15 PM
To: cgastelo@sausd.k12.ca.us; Ross, Jim; Bott, Daniel; Garcia, Mike; Franklin, Brett;
Bist, Lisa; Solorio, Jose; Alvarez, Claudia; Christy, Alberta; Pulido, Miguel;
amijares@sausd.k12.ca.us; ayamagat@mtsac.edu; jpalacio@pacbell.net; vrrichardson@msn.com;
Kids4sal@hotmail.com; ocyouth@juno.com; assmblymncorrea@aol.com; senator.dunn@sen.ca.gov;
loretta@mail.house.gov; margaretbrown@sausd.k12.ca.us
Cc: paynegerda@mac.com
Subject: One Broadway Plaza - Pedestrian Safety problems for OCHSA students
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One Broadway Plaza - pedestrian Safety problems for
OCHSA students
Dear City Council members, SAUSD school Board members,
SAUSD Superintendent, City Public Works, Assembly
member Lou Correa, State Senator Joe Dunn, and
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez,
I fear a car will hit an OCHSA student crossing the
street if 10th Street is re-opened. It is well known
that the City of Santa Ana has the highest pedestrian
fatality in Orange County. Protecting the safety of
our youth must becol1!"'-:~. higher priority.
My child attends Orange County High School of the
Arts. On July 6 the City of Santa Ana is planning to
re-open 10th Street as part of the plan for One
Broadway Plaza. This would be dangerous since OCHSA
students must cross 10th Street during their school
day. Also, the proposed drop-off/pick-up arrangement
will require even more students to cross 10th Street.
On top of that, thousands of cars from One Broadway
Plaza will be traveling this portion of the road if
re-opened (*see attached site plan) .
One of the main reasons 10th Street was closed was to
ensure student safety in compliance with Vehicle
Code". Students at OCHSA must cross lÒth Street
during their school day. This is one of the main
reasons it was closed.
Mr. Harrah has brought it to our attention that
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Assembly Member Lou Correa, State Senator Joe Dunn, .
and Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez endorse his proposed
One Broadway Plaza. Please do not endorse this
roject without making sure pedestrian safety is
nsured.
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For the sake of our children, please take steps to .
ensure that 10th Street remains closed. Given that:
the City Council plans to decide on the matter at thè
July 6 Council meeting, I ask you to act quickly to ,
ensure student safety. .
Sincerely,
Kim Gerda
OCHSA Parent
* See attached map (file) drafted based on
information provided by City documents last week.
** Vehicle Code 21102. Local authorities may adopt
rules and regulations by ordinance or resolution
closing to vehicular traffic that portion of any
street or highway crossing or dividing any school
ground or grounds when in the opinion of the
legislative body having jurisdiction such closing is
necessary for the protection of persons attending such
school or school grounds.
See:
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/dll/VC21102.htm
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lawrence, Mark
From: Lawrence, Mark
Sent: Monday, June 21, 2004 2:58 PM
To: 'BluePorsche40@aol.com'
Subject: RE: Broadway Tower by OCHSA
Dear Rene Morales,
On behalf of Council Members Christy, Alvarez, Solorio, and Bist, thank you for your letter regarding the
proposed One Broadway development. A copy of your letter has been forwarded to each of these council
members for their review. The City Council appreciates you taking time to share your thoughts regarding this
matter and assure you that your comments will receive their fullest consideration.
Should you have any further comments, please call me at (714) 647-5200.
Mark Lawrence
Assistant to the City Manager
City of Santa Ana
-----Original Message-----
From: BluePorsche40@aol.com [mailto:BluePorsche40@aol.com]
Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2004 12:32 PM
To: mikegarcia@cisanta-ana.ca.us
Subject: Broadway Tower by OCHSA
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Dear Sirs and Madames,
I am writing to you about my concerns for the Broadway Tower project and the safety of our children
during and after construction.
I moved from Northern Califomia so that my daughter could fInish high school at the Orange County
School of the Arts. She attended the San Francisco School of the Arts her fteshman year, and we were very
disapointed with not only the arts program, but the safety and security of the school, as it is an open campus. I am
so pleased with OCHSA in comparison--closed campus, many adults providing constant security throughout the
day--ftom the drop-off in the morning, to monitoring during lunch, and after school.
The block that OCHSA sits on can be a very busy area already--Main Street is of course, a main
thoroughfare, and Sycamore and the closed-to-traffIc 10th streets are our only saviors. Sycamore provides a safe
drop off and pick up spot for our children. Even it is very busy when school lets out. The closure of 10th street
to traffIc allows the children to fteely cross to the lawn at Symphony Hall for lunch, and for meetings and
performances. If this is reopened to traffic, and the Sycamore drop-off area is eliminated, the safety of our
children would be extremely compromised.
Please tak~ .~ moment and drive the blocks surrounding our school. Even though school is out, you can
picture 1200 children arriving and departing, and imagine the danger and confusion if the street changes are
approved as proposed. And remember, the high school students get out of school at 4:55 pm--just as many people
will be leaving work!!
Thank you for taking the time to review this--this great school deserves to remain a safe and secure place
for our 7th- 12th graders. I would hate for people such as myself to pass up the opportunity for their children to
attend this wonderful school because of the traffic situation.
Most sincerely,
Rene Morales
6/21/2004
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Sunday, June 20, 2004 12:34 PM
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lawrence, Mark
From: Lawrence, Mark
Sent: Monday, June 21, 2004 3:33 PM
To: 'WendMark@aol.com'
Subject: RE: New building on Main St.
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Dear Mr. Ciarrocchi,
On behalf of the Mayor and City Council, thank you for your letter regarding the
proposed One Broadway development. A copy of your letter has been forwarded to
each of them for their review. The Mayor and City Council appreciates you taking
time to share your thoughts regarding this matter and assure you that your
comments will receive their fullest consideration.
Should you have any further comments, please call me at (714) 647-5200.
Mark Lawrence
Assistant to the City Manager
City of Santa Ana
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From: WendMark@aol.com [mailto:WendMark@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 20049:01 PM
To: Garcia, Mike
Cc: Bist, Lisa; Solorio, Jose; Alvarez, Claudia; Christy, Alberta
Subject: New building on Main St.
Dear Council Member,
My name is Mark Ciarrocchi. My son will be starting seventh grade at OCHSA in the
fall. He obviously has several years ahead of him attending a great educational
facility in your fine city. It was difficult to make the leap from traditional school
building to converted office building for our child's middle and high school education.
Now we're told that there's a plan under way to build a 37 story office tower next to
OCHSA. That has to, by extrapolation, increase the traffic logarithmically around the
school. Also, I understand that 10thßtreet will be re-opened to vehicle traffic, adding
multiple layers of safety, noise, and pollution concerns to the situation.
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If I have been misinformed please let me know. If I have not, please reconsider
voting for this plan. The health and safety of hundreds of children are at risk. If you
are a parent. please take a moment and consider what this would mean to you if it
were your child's future at stake.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Mark Ciarrocchi
(714)745-2497
6/21/2004
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Dear Mayor Pulido and members of the City Council;
I recently learned that on Tuesday, July 6 Council will vote on the proposed One
Broadway Plaza. I also learned that, among other problems, construction of this
37-story structure provides for the re-opening of Tenth between Main Street and
Sycamore. It is also my understanding that this street could now be subject to use
by thousands of cars each day.
My child is a student at Orange County High School of the Arts and must cross
that section of Tenth Street several times every day. Further, Tenth Street is the
only open space currently available to OCHSA students during the day. I am
writing to express my concern for the imminent danger to the safety of OCHSA
students if Tenth Street is re-opened and to ask that you instead move to abandon
Tenth Street to OCHSA.
As the council noted in Resolution Number 2000-059, the closure of Tenth Street
is necessary to protect the students attending OCHSA. This resolution was passed
when only a few hundred cars used Tenth Street each day. Opening Tenth Street
for use by thousands of cars every day, with no more protection for students than a
crosswalk, endangers OCHSA students, including my child. It is clear that there is
a high probability that an OCHSA student will be injured or killed if this street is
reopened for this project. In resolution 2000-059, you found:
(1) Tenth Street is not necessary to provide access to abutting property;
(2) Tenth Street divides the OCHSA campus; and
(3) Closing Tenth Street is necessary to protect the students.
All three of those factors remain true today. Tenth Street is not necessary to
provide access to the abutting property, even with the proposed One Broadway
Plaza project. It is merely a convenience for the project. Access is available on
other streets. Tenth Street stilI divides the school and closing Tenth Street remains
necessary to protect students. In fact, OCHSA has grown considerably since the
time of that resolution. The risk now is even greater than it was in 2000. It is clear
that OCHSA is succeeding and is here to stay. Therefore, the City should not only
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leave Tenth Street closed, the street should be abandoned so that the school can
use it for much needed open space. This should be done regardless of whether the
project is approved or rejected.
At a meeting with OCHSA parents on June 15,2004, Mike Harrah, the developer
of the project, stated that student safety has always been a high priority. Mr.
Harrah acknowledged that he believes that opening Tenth Street is not essential to
his project. He stated that leaving Tenth Street closed could be done. After
listening to all of the parent's concerns that opening Tenth Street would create a
dangerous situation for OCHSA students. Mr. Harrah promised to contact the City
immediately and request the abandonment of Tenth Street to OCSHA, rather than
reopening Tenth Street as part of the project. I am writing to request that you
support this request and make the abandonment of Tenth Street to OCHSA a staff
priority and a required part of the project.
I understand that this is late in the approval process; however, OCSHA parents
were not made fully aware of the details of this project until this meeting on June
I5-two days before school is over for the year. Even if you have to postpone a
decision on this project to re-evaluate the impact of the abandonment of Tenth
Street, a slight delay is insignificant in comparison to protecting the child or
children who are likely to be injured or killed if Tenth Street is reopened. I want to
remind you that no amount of money is worth risking the life of a single child.
Further, as an elected public servant, your first duty is to the people of the City,
especially to the children. Economic considerations must come after safety.
Please support the developer's request for abandonment of Tenth Street and keep
our children safe. Please ensure that his letter is forwarded to the persons within
the City necessary to address this issue.
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Dear Mayor Pulido:
My name is Linda Mendoza, 1 am currently a fteshman at Orange County High School of the Arts. 1 am
writing to you regarding my concern about the thirty-seven stol)' building proposed to be built behind our
school on Broadway. I am opposed to this proposed to build a thirty seven stol)' building for many reasons.
The traffic and noise of the students and city employees is horrendous. I think this building will disrupt the
education ofOCHSA students.
OCHSA is situated in one of the most congested areas in Santa Ana. There is a population of about 1200
students here at OCHSA. It will continue to expand each school year. After school there are a lot of cars
which endanger students who are crossing the street. I also heard that Tenth Street will be reopened. An
important ques1ion is where will the buses park and unload/load on/off OCHSA students? This can cause
more traffic congestion.
Four years ago Santa Ana asked OCHSA to move to Santa Ana ftom Los Alamitos. However, a thirty-
seven stOI)' building next to OCHSA will increase traffic around OCSHA. This seems to say that OCHSA is
not vel)' important to the city. Santa Ana has been building a reputation as a city which endorses the arts.
OCHSA has brought name recognition to Santa Ana.
Noise is the second problem that will occur with construction. All of the students here at OCHSA take
conservatories. For example: Music and Theatre students need quiet surroundings in order to hear their
instructors instruct them and to hear themselves act or sing, Commercial Dance also needs to hear their
music and their instructors as well. It is essential for Instrumental Music students to have quiet surroundings
to perform. Noise will continue to amplify with more business around the school.
The city has not yet told OCHSA how much time and years it may take to have this building completed. If
the city votes to construct this building, how long will it take? If construction takes place, this will continue
to disrupt activities at OCHSA. The construction of this building may suggest that OCHSA is no longer a
priority to Santa Ana, and perhaps the arts in Santa Anan will no longer important.
Mayor Pulido, Santa Ana's motto says that "Education is first." Which is your priority Mayor Pulido? Is
your priority education or is it business?
Respectfully yours,
Linda C. Mendoza
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Orange, CA 92867
April 15, 2004
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City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Dear Mayor Miguel Pulido:
I would-like to thank you in advance for taking the time to read my letter. My name is
Kathya TOlTejon. I am 15 years old and a student at Onmge County High School ofthe
Ans. It has recently come to my attention that a 37 story building is going to be built on
Broadway Street in Santa Ana. I am concerned about many problems that would arise if
it's built. If this building is constructed, there will be many long-term effects, not only for
OCHSA, but also for the city of Santa Ana.
During the construction ofthe building, many things would be lost. When finished, it
would consist of over 500,000 square feet of office, retail, and restaurant areas. It would
be 37 stories which would not OIÙY make it the tallest building in Santa Ana, but in a1l of
Orange County. Ifthe building is constructed in this area, three historical buildings would
have to be removed. Along with those buildings, the removal ofthe Yale Apartments and
nearby residential dwellings might also occur. Finally, many streets would be blocked
due to construction.
One ofthe biggest reasons to. not construct this building would be because of the increase
of traffic. There would b many streets that would have to close during the construction
period. As a result of this, there would be more cars on the nearby streets and many
detours~ The èetours would cause an impact on the city because the nearby streets like
Sycamore, Tenth, and Washington S1. are already crowded as it is. Another reason would
be that the construction would be very disruptive to the school's learning. When there is
too much noise, students can't hear very well. That's how it will be when all the
machines are outside working for years. Along with making a great deal of noise, it will
make the air quality around the area very poor. This wouldn't be good for air
conditioning and for lunch time when many students are outside. Lastly, the construction
will take place where the OCHSA parking cUlTently is. Because of this studeats will not
have any place to park. This would really affect OCHSA and the traffic would really
affect the entire city.
Now I can understand why you would want this tower to be built. Santa Ana is in need of
more office space and jobs. This building would really help in offering jobs but why can't
it be built somewhere else? Somewhere. where it won't remove three historical buildings,
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cause too much traffic, and disrupt the learning of high school students? Also, the
school's parking would be gone. It has been said that there would be separate parking and
underground parking would be available to OCHSA students when the building is
finished. The problem with that is that It will take,¥ears to construct so it won't be
available for a long time. The separate parking would work, except it is somewhat far
iTom the school. So it will take much longer for all the students to get to school. As a
final point, it's true that the area is a large are of space with not many modern buildings.
But it does have historical buildings tha. are important to- Santa Ana. Along with those
buildings, there are residencies and Yale apartments that if removed, would cause the
oWRers to have to move and find a new residence. There are many other spaces in Santa
Ana that can be used for building office space that doesn't require the removal.ofhomes
or apartments.
Ifthis 37 story building is constructed, it will cause many changes. These changes
include traffic, parking problems, and di6mption of learning. Since it is so large,
construction will carry on for many years and all ofthesetiisturbances will continue until
then. I ask you to take into consideration all ofthi& information so we could find a better
solution and find somewhere else tò construct it or not construct it at all. Just think of all
he things that wouldn't be lost. Thank you for your time.
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Mayor and City Council of Santa Ana
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Santa Ana, CA 92701
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One Broadway Plaza
Although I am quite certain my concern has been previously addressed by the planning
commission, I do recall reading that the project would cause an additional 4,000 to 6,000 cars per
day on Broadway. This causes me considerable distress because of my fear that an additional
traffic load of this magnitude will severely burden the existing routes to the Civic Center and
make turning into the existing businesses on Broadway virtually impossible. Also, the way the
left hand turn lane is structured at the comer of Broadway and Seventeenth Streets, only 12 cars
can pass through that intersection every two minutes, which means only 360 cars can pass per
hour through the intersection, turning left. If the traffic load that will be generated for Broadway
is an additional 400 to 600 cars per hour, this means that the wait time to turn left on Broadway
could be in the range of 30 to 40 minutes. This could create incredible congestion on
Seventeenth Street. North Broadway and North Main already move very slowly during rush
hour and the possibility of severe traffic jams along Broadway, Flower, Main and Seventeenth
Street becomes a problem of real significance.
My question is, how is the traffic flow going to be directed to accommodate all the new users
and what assurances do the current property owners on Broadway have that during construction,
they will be able to access their property, as well as move tfeely along the corridor?
While I welcome the idea of a wonderful new high-rise bringing a whole different class of
professionals, as well as retail consumers to Santa Ana downtown, I am very concerned by the
possibilities for creating traffic flow problems of a catastrophic nature. The possibility that one
building could create a situation in which the whole civic center area becomes a virtual parking
lot, and every business in the area suffers, causes me great alarm.
Would you please address my concerns and let me know what plans the city has evolved to
prevent lengthy traffic jams and ensure that current business owners will have access to their
own individual parking areas? Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
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City of Santa Ana.
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa. Ana, CA 92701
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Dear Mr. Garcia.;
I hope all is well with you and that your delay in rellpondins to my telephone calls of March :<15
Me! March 29. to your office at City Hall, are I!Xp1ainahll!.
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Sirtce the conventionøl manner of returning telephone calls appears to be problematic, I've
decided to submit my request in writing 80 that there is no mìsunderstandìnç.
I would like to "peak with you regarding the One Broadway f'liIZØ. (OBP) Ad Hoc Committee. It
has been over two weeks since Council voted to create this committee and I'm seeking clarity
on the progre$$ and work of the committee. My concerns and. questions are:
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What is the meeting schedule of the ad hoc committee?
Who il! chairperson of the CBP Ad Hoc Committee?
Who Are ~he participating members of the: ad hoc committeei'
What are the guidelines regarding the public'¡ participation in the ad hoc committee?
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I welcome the opportunity to te.Ik with regarding my concernl! about the OSP Ad Hoc
Committee: and I'm hopeful we will talk before Friday, Apri12. 1 may be c:ontacted at 541-3449.
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2112 N. Ross Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 541-3452
April 22, 2004
Honorable Miguel Pulido
Mayor
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, California 92701
Re: One Broadway Plaza
Dear Mayor Pulido:
I recently learned that you have chosen to abstain from voting on the One Broadway Plaza
project because of your past connection with the developer. While this may have been a difficult
decision for you, it is nevertheless duly noted by your constituents and is commendable.
I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for placing your ethical obligations above
, any personal feelings you may have in this matter. It is regrettable that your fellow council
member, Claudia Alvarez ot follow the example you have set.
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Honorable Mayor and Council Merubers:
AJ; a resident of Santa Ana, I am very excited to hear about the proposed One Broadway
PJaza project. This pxojec:t Ís essential for the city in many ways. Not only will One
Broadway Plaza be an Icon Landmark for the city, but also will provide economic
growth, which is desperately needed, for .fUture 9UCcess of Santa Ana. One Broadway
PJaza will give the City of Santa Ana the recognition as a cultural hub for Oran¡e
County. This project will change the outside perc:cption of Sartta Ana and will gain the
pride and respect as the Capitol City of Orange County, encouraging professional offices,
to relocate their headquarters to our downtown.
One Broadway Plaza's urban setting and location is ideal for the City of Santa Ana. So
many times, developers build on the outside edges of the city, which kills our downtown
iU"eas. Having a Class A office building in the heart of Santa Ana will bring back life to
the DowntoWD/Mïdtown areas. I appreciate the attention the developer has given in
successfully weaving the historic past of Santa Ana with the future, providing urb81)
plazas and gathering areas for the residents.
I am-lOO% supportive ofthÍs project and encourage 100% support, for the future success
of the city, trom the COWlCì1. Thank you for the opportwUty to share my excitement for
One Broadway Plaza and the exciting growth ahead for the City of Santa Ana.
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Honorable Mayor and Council Members:
As a resident oeSanta Ana, I am very excited to heal about the proposed One Broadway
PIaza project. TIús project is essential for tl1c city in alany ways. Not only will One
Broadway Plaza be an Icon Landmalk for the city, but also will provide economic
growth, which is despa-ately needed, for Mure success of Santa Ana. One Broadway
Plaza will give the City oiSanta Ana the recognition u a cultural hub for Orange
County. This project will change the outside perception of Santa Ana and will gain the
pride and respect as the Capitol City of Orange County, encouraging professional offices.
to relocate their headquartexs to our downtown.
One Broadway Plaza's urban setting and location is ideal for the City of Santa Ana. So
many times, developers build on the outside edges oflhe city, which 1cills our downtown
are;¡$. Having a Class A office building in the heart of Santa Ana will bring b.u:k life to
the DowntownJMídtown areas. I appreciate the attention the dcve1opa- bas given in
successfully weaving the historic past of Santa Ana with the future, providing urban
plazas and gathering areas for the residents.
I am-lOO% supportive of this project and encourage 100% support, for the future success
oftbe city, from the council. Than!< you for thl: opportunity to share my excitement for
One Broadway Plaza and the exciting growth ahead for the City of Santa Ana.
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Honorable Mayor and Council Members:
As a resident of Santa Ana. I am very excited to hear about the proposed One Broadway
PIau project This project is essential for the city in many ways. Not only will One
Broad~ay Plaza be an Icon Landmark for the city. but also will provide economic
groWth, which is desperately needed, for future success of Santa Ana. One Broadway
Plaza will give the City of Santa Ana the reçogniûon as a cultural hub for Orange
County. This project will change the outside perception of Santa Ana and will gain the
pride and respect as the Capitol City of Orange County, encouraging professional offices
to relocate their headquarters to our downtown.
One Broadway Plaza's urban setting and location is ideal for the City of Santa Ana. So
many times, developers build on the outside edges of the city, which kills our downtown
areas. Having a Class A office building in the heart of Santa. Ana win bring back life to
the Downtown/Midtown areas. I appreciate the attention the developer has given in
successfully weaving the historic past of Santa Ana with the future, providing urbaJ:1
plazas and gathering areas for the residents.
I am-lOO% supportive oftbis project and encourage 100% support, for the future success
of the city, ro,m the council. Thank you for the opportunity to share my excitement for
One Broadway Plaza. and the exciting growth ahead for the City of Santa Ana.
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Mayor Miguel Pulido and
City Council Members
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, California 92702
Dear Honorable Mayor Pulido and Council members
Enclosed is a packet including several letters from Governmental Representatives and local
Business Associations. Letters from Senator Joseph Dunn, Assemblyman Lou Correa,
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Boys and Girls Club of
Santa Ana, and other prominent business people of Santa Ana
As you can "clearly see, these well educated, successful business people see the importance of
One Broadway Plaza. These people have come forth, in writing, to support One Broadway
Plaza. They see have the same vision for the prosperous future of Santa Ana as we do, and
encourage you to approve this very important project for Santa Ana.
Santa Ana is the heart of Orange County; One Broadway Plaza will be the landmark building
identifying that heart. It is so important to have a Class A building that will bring back the
professional business to Santa Ana, in doing so, improve the quality of life for all the residents,
improve public perception. and become the Cultural hub for Orange County. With your support,
we all win.
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Michael F. Harrah
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1200 N. Main Street, Suite 900
Santa Ana, CA 92701
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Dear Mike:
I write in support of One Broadway Plaza and your proposal to build in downtown Santa
Ana.
Your project, a new high rise building with ample parking and consideration made to
traffic flow, will provide the needed space for businesses in Santa Ana. Your
commitment to the preservation and beautification of the environment and your
sensitivity to the Santa Ana neighborhoods is to be commended.
I look forward to this exciting project as its completion changes the landscape of Santa
Ana and provides a new unique landmark in one of Califomia's fastest growing business
communities.
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Mayor Miguel Pulido
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Santa Ana, California 92702
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After careful review of the One Broadway Plaza ("OBP") proposal, I have decided to lend my
support to the project. There are several reasons why I have come to that conclusion.
First, OBP wi1l bring good paying jobs to Santa Ana. Construction ofa 37-storybuilding win
have a significant effect on our local economy. As you know, the construction industry has a
large multiplier effect on the economy, creating two additional jobs elsewhere in the construction
sector and in other parts of the economy. Not only construction jobs, but once built, the t.ailding
win provide jobs for Santa Ana residents as wen.
Second, OBP has worked with its neighbors in addressing their concerns. Orange County High
School of the Arts as well as the El Sol Academy are in support ofOBP. Since these schools win
be immediately impacted, it is a testament to the cooperation and thought that has gone into this
project. Traffic is an issued that I trust you will continue to address, not only for the area around
OBP, but for the rest of City of Santa Ana.
Finally, OBP will strengthen Santa Ana's its rightful place as the County seat. One example is
KOCE, the only TV station in Orange County. OBP appears to be the future home ofKOCE.
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If you have any questions, please feel &ee to contact me at (714) 285-0355.
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Michael F. Harrah, President
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1200 N. Main Street, Suite 900
Santa Ana, California 92701
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Dear [vIr. ~ /J'ïtU..~
I am writing in support of One Broadway Plaza which you propose to build in historic
downtown Santa Ana.
Santa Ana has experienced tremendous growth during the past ten years, both
commercially and culturally. Because Santa Ana does have many historic neighborhoods filled
- with a rich variety of architectural styles, developers have made it a priority to preserve the
unique character of the neighborhoods. Santa Ana, however, is a very modern city whose ideas
and planning are immersed in the 21 st century. The skyline of the city is changing, and like San
Francisco, high rises are juxtaposed between Victorians of the early twentieth century.
Personally, I am excited about your new project-a new high rise building with ample
parking for all and, of course, I appreciate your sensitivity to the preservation and beautification
of the environs. I look forward to this exciting new project being built in Santa Ana, a project
which will certaWy. provide needed space for commerce in the city. One Broadway Plaza will
be a unique focal point in the ever changing culturally and commercial landscape of Santa Ana.
Best wishes on the successful groundbreaking of your new building.
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Members of the City Council
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Dear Members,
Recently I was asked by our long tenn friend and supporter Mike Harrah at Caribou
Industries, Inc. to provide a lerter of support for his new project One Broadway Plaza.
My response was 'Gladly'.
I have always found Mike to be 'a man of vision'. He is tru1y among the first wave of
new Urban Pioneers. Vihere others see vacant buildings and blight Mike see's
opportunity and growth.
Mike has invested heavily in Santa Ana-and not just in property. Mike has helped to
create jobs and has shared his gains with numerous not for profit organizations.
Having been a tenant in two different Caribou properties I can speak from first hand
experience on how well they were managed. I am sure his newest project One Broadway
Plaza will be well managed, highly successful and help to create hundreds of new jobs
here in Santa Ana.
Please give your serious consideration to approving the One Broadway Plaza project.
Sincerely,
Cc. Mike Harrah
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Mr. Dan Bolt
Environmental Coordinator
City of Santa Ana
Planrùng Department
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702
RE: SUPPORT FOR ONE BROADWAY PLAZA
Dear Mr. Bolt:
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Thank you for the opportunity to . lend our support for One Broadway Plaza. The
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Orange County has followed this project for the past
two years and has continued to be impressed by the level of detail and commitment
Caribou Industries has provided to and for the community. They truIy understand the
need for consensus for such a vital endeavor.
As a regional economic development organization. we are enthused by the cultural and
economic growth of the city of Santa Ana and would not like to see a slow down of such
positive results. Please support One Broadway Plaza.
Again, thank you, and please do not hesitate to contact our office should you have any
questions or comments.
incerely, .1
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A3 a Bu.sin~ Owner in Santa Ana, I am very excited to hear about the proposed One
Broadway PIa7",a proj~t This project is essential for the city in many ways. Not only will One
Broadway Plaza be an Icon Landmaxk for the city, but also will provide economic growth. which
is despetacely needed, fur future success of Santa..<\Da. One Broadway Plaza will give the City
of Santa Ana the recognition as a cultural hub for Orange County. This project will change the .
outside perception of Santa Ana and will gain the pride and respect as the Capitol City 0 r Orange
County, encouraging professional offices to relocate their headquarters to our downtown.
One: Broadway plaza's urban setting and location is ideal for the City of Santa Ana. So
many times. developers build. on the outside edge:¡ of the city, which kills our downtown areas.
Having II. Class A office building in the heart of Santa Ana will bring back life to the
Downtownl1'v.üdtown areas. I appreciate the attention the d&:'lcloper has given in successfully
weaving the historic past of Santa Ana with the futUre, providing urban plazas and gathering
areas for the residents.
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I am 100% supportive ofiliis project and highly encourage 10Q% endorse:n~t, for the
futUre succ=ss of the city, from the councì1, . from our ma.yor and councU. Members, thank you
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James Matheny
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1409 Meriday qme
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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February 20,2004
To: City of Santa Ana Planning Commission and City Council
I vlish to add my support to the civic-minded groups and individuals who recognize the
opportunity for growth that One Broadway Plaza will offer..the city of Santa Ana.
The very premise of success is first built on a vision for the future. Since I moved to
Santa Ana in 19421 have seen those with far-reaching dreams build a city where business
thrives and communities prosper and reap the benefits in education and safe
neighborhoods while property values steadily increase.
Santa Ana is known throughcut Southern California for being a model in progress while
preserving it's historical past. One B;oadway Plaza wil1 continue to meet these criteria
that make our city rich in yesterday while looking forward to tomorrow.
As a successful business owner in Saota Ana for over a quarter of a century, during
which I was a member of the Chamber of Commerce beginning in the 1940's, I ask the
commission and council members to give their full support to One Broadway Plaza.
Sincerely,
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James L. Matheny
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Mayor Pulido
Santa. Ana. City Council
20 Civic Center Pta:za .
Santa Ana, CA 92702
RE: ONE BROADWAY PLAZA
This letter is in support ofllie One Broadway Plaza Project. A3 a resident of this County,
I applaud the efforts of Caribou IndUStries for their commitment to the community of
Santa. Ana. The development of One Broadway Plaza is an exciting vision and we must
all work together to see it happen. ~ the years have passed;'Santa Ana has bad
tremendous growth and vitality. It is my belief that such a. project would add to this road
of many opportunities for many Santa. Ana residents.
I ask that you please cODSider fuJal approval so that Santa Ana can continue to flourish.
Cu=ntly, I am in a. position. which calls for my participation with many local agencies
and organizations. I see great potentia! for a.Il involved and look to your leadership t¡l
assi.>t ,¡S in becoming one ofth.e States most atlractive County and City.
In closing, please feel fi:ec: to call me at (714) 493-3262 if you should have any questions.
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May 07,2004
Mr. David Ream
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza
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Dear Mr. Ream,
I am a resident of Historic French Park. I want to alert you that the Historic French Park Association, Inc
does not represent all the residents and homeowners of French Park. Historic French Park Association.
Inc is a membership group and a non-profit mutual benefit corporation, within the boundaries of Historic
French Park.
On 5/5/04, I attended a meeting for the Historic French Park Association, Inc. At that meeting a decision
was made to send a letter against the One Broadway Plaza Project and to donate $10,000.00 to Santa
Ana Historic Preservation Society for an effort to oppose One Broadway Plaza. A mediator who
represented himself as a Deputy City Attorney, Mr. Mark Savieaney, forced through the decision. Mr.
Savieaney appears to be a friend of members of the Broadway Bulldogs. Also, Mr. Savieaney was
unfamiliar with the Associations bylaws and objectives. Furthermore, the board members who voted for
our Association to send a letter against the project and to donate $10,000.00 of the Association's funds to
oppose the project stated thaI they were members and affiliates of the Broadway Bulldogs and Santa
Ana Historic Preservation Society. These board members are, Debbie McEwen, Jeff Dickman, Ann
Dickman, Steven Cate, Louise Pass, Barry Jensen and Paul Giles.
The meeting held on 5/5/04 was not noticed to all the members or neighbors. Furthermore, it was not
noticed that a vote for donating $10,000.00 of Association funds would be made. Therefore, the meeting
did not represent our neighborhood or our membership. I believe that these are important facts that
need to be known and I feel that these board members Debbie McEwen, Jeff Dickman, Ann Dickman,
Steven Cate, Louise Pass, Barry Jensen and Paul Giles of Historic French Park Association, Inc acted
grossly neglect.
In Historic French Park, many residences and myself are in favor of and support the One Broadway
Project.
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PatfÍcia Bustamante
819 N. Spurgeon Street
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 836-5003
CC:
Mayor Miguel Pulido
Santa Ana City Council
Santa Ana Planning Commission
Regan Candelario, City of Santa Ana Neighborhood Development
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Santa Ana City Council
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, California 92702
RE: One Broadway Plaza
Honorable Mayor and Council Members;
As a resident of Santa Ana I want to express my support for the proposed One
Broadway Plaza project. Santa Ana needs this project; it will create thousands of good-
paying jobs for Santa Ana residents both during and after construction.
One Broadway Plaza, by encouraging professional offices to relocate their
headquarters to our downtown, will help revitalize the DowntownlMidtown areas. The
developer has produced a well-designed plan that incorporates Santa Ana's historic past
with the needs of its current residents, including spacious plazas and gathering areas.
I encourage the council to move this project forward so we can regain the pride
and respect that Santa Ana, as the Capitol City of Orange County, deserves. Thank you
for this opportunity to share my enthusiasm for One Broadway Plaza and the exciting
growth ahead for the City of Santa Ana.
Sincerely,
.(Joy ~
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President
Charlie Miller
Executive
Vice President
John W. Welien
Senior Vice President
John Jackson
Director, Safety &
Injury Compensation
William Heintz
Director, City Delivery
Kirk Baiz
Executive Secretary.
Health Benefits
Representative
Bonnie Uppincott
Treasurer
Barbara Stickler
First Vice President
Kevin McMillan
Second Vice President
David de la 0
Third Vice President
James Henry
Fourth Vice President
Chris Jackson
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NALC a~ 1100
National Association of Letter Carriers
March 12, 2004
Santa Ana City Council
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Re: One BrõâdWayPlaza:.
Honorable Mayor and Council Members
As a representative of many Letter Carrier who live and family
members work in Santa Ana, we are very excited to hear about the proposed
One Broadway Plaza project. We believe that this project is essential for the
city in many ways. Not only will One Broadway Plaza be an Icon
Landmark for the city, but also will provide economic growth, which is
desperately needed, for future success of Santa Ana. One Broadway Plaza
will give the City of Santa Ana the recognition as a cultural hub for Orange
County. This project will change the outside perception of Santa Ana and
gain the pride and respect as the Capital City of Orange County,
cncouraging professional offices to relocate their headquarters to our
downtown.
One Broadway Plaza urban setting and location is ideal for the City
of Santa Ana. So many times, developers build on the outside edges of thc
city, which kills our downtown areas. Having a Class A office building in
the heart of Santa Ana will bring back life to the Downtown/Midtown areas.
I appreciate the attention the developer has given in successfully weaving
the historic past of Santa Ana with the future, providing urban plazas and
gathering areas for residents.
We are 100% supportive ofthis project and encourage 100% support
for the future success of the city from the council. Thank you for the
opportunity to share my excitement for One Broadway Plaza and the
exciting growth ahead for the City of Santa Ana.
SincerelY, ,/ /./.7~/J/'/~
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President Branch I 100
NALC, AFL-CIO
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(714)748-11 00 FAX (714)750-2365 http://www.nolcbronch1100.org
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June 2004
Mayor Miguel Pulido
and members of the Santa Ana City Council
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Dear Mayor Pulido and members of the City Council;
I understand that on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 the Santa Ana City Council will vote on the proposed One Broadway
Plaza. I also understand that construction of this 37-story structure provides for the re-opening of Tenth Street
between Main Street and Sycamore and this street would be subject to use by many cars each day.
My child is a student at Orange County High School of the Arts (OCHSA) and must cross that section of Tenth
Street several times a day. I am writing to express my concern for the safety ofOCHSA students if Tenth Street is
re.opened and to ask that you instead move to abandon Tenth Street to OCHSA.
As the council noted in Resolution Number 2000-059, the closure of Tenth Street is necessary to protect the
students attending OCHSA. This resolution was passed when fewer cars used Tenth Street each day. Opening
Tenth Street, with no more protection for students than a crosswalk, endangers more than 1,300 OCHSA students,
including my child. In resolution 2000-059, you found:
(I) Tenth Street is not necessary to provide access to abutting property;
(2) Tenth Street divides the OCHSA campus; and
(3) Closinl! Tenth Street is necessary to Droted the students.
All three of those factors remain true today. Tenth Street is not necessary to provide access to the abutting
property, even with the proposed One Broadway Plaza project. It is merely a convenience for the project and
access is available on other streets. Tenth Street still divides the school and closing Tenth Street remains
necessary to protect students. In fact, OCHSA has grown from 800 to 1,300 students since the time of that
resolution. The risk now is even greater than it was in 2000. It is clear that OCHSA is succeeding and is here to
stay. Therefore, the City should not only leave Tenth Street closed, the street should be abandoned so that the
school can use it for much needed open space. This should be done regardless of whether the project is approved
or rejected.
At a meeting with OCHSA parents on June 15, 2004, Mr. Michael Harrah, the developer of the project, stated that
student safety has always been a high priority. Mr. Harrah believes that opening Tenth Street is not essential to
the One Broadway Plaza project. He agreed that leaving Tenth Street closed should be reviewed very closely.
After listening to all of the parent's concerns that opening Tenth Street would create a potentially dangerous
situation for OCHSA students, Mr. Harrah promised to contact the City and request the abandonment of Tenth
Street to OCSHA, rather than reopening Tenth Street as part of the project. I am writing to request that you
support this request and make the abandonment of Tenth Street to OCHSA a staff priority and a required part of
the project.
No amount of time or money is worth risking the life of a single child.
Please support the parent's and developer's request in reviewing the abandonment of Tenth Street and keep our
children safe.
Regards,
F1wtf
75F-106
June 2004
Mayor Miguel Pulido
and members of the Santa Ana City Council
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Dear Mayor Pulido and members of the City Council;
I understand that on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 the Santa Ana City Council will vote on the proposed One Broadway
Plaza. I also understand that construction of this 37-story structure provides for the re-opening of Tenth Street
between Main Street and Sycamore and this street would be subject to use by many cars each day.
My child is a student at Orange County High School of the Arts (OCHSA) and must cross that section of Tenth
Street several times a day. I am writing to express my concern for the safety of OCHSA students if Tenth Street is
re-opened and to ask that you instead move to abandon Tenth Street to OCHSA.
As the council noted in Resolution Number 2000-059, the closure of Tenth Street is necessary to protect the
students attending OCHSA. This resolution was passed when fewer cars used Tenth Street each day. Opening
Tenth Street, with no more protection for students than a crosswalk, endangers more than 1,300 OCHSA students,
including my child. In resolution 2000-059, you found:
(I) Tenth Street is not necessary to provide access to abutting property;
(2) Tenth Street divides the OCHSA campus; and
(3) Closin!! Tenth Street is necessary to protect the students.
All three of those factors remain true today. Tenth Street is not necessary to provide access to the abutting
property, even with the proposed One Broadway Plaza project. It is merely a convenience for the project and
access is available on other streets. Tenth Street still divides the school and closing Tenth Street remains
necessary to protect students. In fact. OCHSA has grown from 800 to 1,300 students since the time of that
resolution. The risk now is even greater than it was in 2000. It is clear that OCHSA is succeeding and is here to
stay. Therefore, the City should not only leave Tenth Street closed, the street should be abandoned so that the
school can use it for much needed open space. This should be done regardless of whether the project is approved
or rejected.
At a meeting with OCHSA parents on June 15,2004, Mr. Michael Harrah, the developer of the project, stated that
student safety has always been a high priority. Mr. Harrah believes that opening Tenth Street is not essential to
the One Broadway Plaza project. He agreed that leaving Tenth Street closed should be reviewed very closely.
After listening to all of the parent's concerns that opening Tenth Street would create a potentially dangerous
situation for OCHSA students, Mr. Harrah promised to contact the City and request the abandonment of Tenth
Street to OeSHA, rather than reopening Tenth Street as part of the project. I am writing to request that you
support this request and make the abandonment of Tenth Street to OCHSA a staff priority and a required part of
the project.
No amount of time or money is worth risking the life of a single child.
Please support the parent's and developer's request in reviewing the abandonment of Tenth Street and keep our
children safe.
VâÌMU4~JJ¡~
The parent of an OCHSA student
75F-107
June 2004
Mayor Miguel Pulido
and members of the Santa Ana City Council
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Dear Mayor Pulido and members of the City Council;
I understand that on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 the Santa Ana City Council will vote on the proposed One Broadway
Plaza. I also understand that construction of this 37-story structure provides for the re-opening of Tenth Street
between Main Street and Sycamore and this street would be subject to use by many cars each day.
My child is a smdent at Orange County High School of the Arts (OCHSA) and must cross that section of Tenth
Street several times a day. I am writing to express my concern for the safety ofOCHSA students if Tenth Street is
re-opened and to ask that you instead move to abandon Tenth Street to OCHSA.
As the council noted in Resolution Number 2000-059, the closure of Tenth Street is necessary to protect the
smdents attending OCHSA. This resolution was passed when fewer cars used Tenth Street each day. Opening
Tenth Street, with no more protection for students than a crosswalk, endangers more than 1,300 OCHSA students,
including my child. In resolution 2000-059, you found:
(1) Tenth Street is not necessary to provide access to abutting property;
(2) Tenth Street divides the OCHSA campus; and
(3) Closin1! Tenth Street is necessary to protect the students.
AU three ofthose factors remain true today. Tenth Street is not necessary to provide access to the abutting
property, even with the proposed One Broadway Plaza project. It is merely a convenience for the project and
access is available on other streets. Tenth Street still divides the school and closing Tenth Street remains
necessary to protect smdents. In fact, OCHSA has grown from 800 to 1,300 smdimts since the time of that
resolution. The risk now is even greater than it WaS in 2000. It is clear that OCHSA is succeeding and is here to
stay. Therefore, the City should not only leave Tenth Street closed, the street should be abandoned so that the
school can use it for much needed open space. This should be done regardless of whether the project is approved
or rejected.
At a meeting with OCHSA parents on June 15,2004, Mr. Michael Harrah, the developer of the project, stated that
student safety has always been a high priority. Mr. Harrah believes that opening Tenth Street is not essential to
the One Broadway Plaza project. He agreed that leaving Tenth Street closed should be reviewed very closely.
After listening to all of the parent's concerns that opening Tenth Street would create a potentially dangerous
situation for OCHSA smdents, Mr. Harrah promised to contact the City and request the abandonment of Tenth
Street to OCSHA, rather than reopening Tenth Street as part of the project. I am writing to request that you
support this request and make the abandonment of Tenth Street to OCHSA a staff priority and a required part of
the project.
No amount of time or money is worth risking the life of a single child.
Please support the parent's and developer's request in reviewing the abandonment of Tenth Street and keep our
children safe.
/;¡ards,
~~L-0
The parent of an OCHSA smdent
75F-108
June 2004
Mayor Miguel Pulido
and members of the Santa Ana City Council
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Dear Mayor Pulido and members ofthe City Council;
I understand that on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 the Santa Ana City Council will vote on the proposed One Broadway
Plaza. I also understand that construction of this 37-story structure provides for the re-opening of Tenth Street
between Main Street and Sycamore and this street would be subject to use by many cars each day.
My child is a student at Orange County High School of the Arts (OCHSA) and must cross that section of Tenth
Street several times a day. I am writing to express my concern for the safety ofOCHSA students if Tenth Street is
re-opened and to ask that you instead move to abandon Tenth Street to OCHSA.
As the council noted in Resolution Number 2000-059, the closure of Tenth Street is necessary to protect the
students attending OCHSA. This resolution was passed when fewer cars used Tenth Street each day. Opening
Tenth Street, with no more protection for students than a crosswalk, endangers more than 1,300 OCHSA students,
including my child. In resolution 2000-059, you found:
(I) Tenth Street is not necessary to provide access to abutting property;
(2) Tenth Street divides the OCHSA campus; and
(3) Closinl! Tenth Street is necessary to Drotect the students.
All three of those factors remain true today. Tenth Street is not necessary to provide access to the abutting
property, even with the proposed One Broadway Plaza project. It is merely a convenience for the project and
access is available on other streets. Tenth Street still divides the school and closing Tenth Street remains
necessary to protect students. In fact, OCHSA has grown from 800 to 1,300 students since the time of that
resolution. The risk now is even greater than it was in 2000. It is clear that OCHSA is succeeding and is here to
stay. Therefore, the City should not only leave Tenth Street closed, the street should be abandoned so that the
school can use it for much needed open space. This should be done regardless of whether the project is approved
or rejected.
At a meeting with OCHSA parents on June 15,2004, Mr. Michael Harrah, the developer ofthe project, stated that
student safety has always been a high priority. Mr. Harrah believes that opening Tenth Street is not essential to
the One Broadway Plaza project. He agreed that leaving Tenth Street closed should be reviewed very closely.
After listening to all of the parent's concerns that opening Tenth Street would create a potentially dangerous
situation for OCHSA students. Mr. Harrah promised to contact the City and request the abandonment of Tenth
Street to OCSHA, rather than reopening Tenth Street as part of the project. I am writing to request that you
support this request and make the abandonment of Tenth Street to OCHSA a staff priority and a required part of
the project.
No amount of time or money is worth risking the life of a single child.
Please support the parent's and developer's request in reviewing the abandonment of Tenth Street and keep our
children safe.
T/ktJWL
The parent of an OCHSA student
75F-109
June 2004
Mayor Miguel Pulido
and members of the Santa Ana City Council
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Dear Mayor Pulido and members of the City Council;
I understand that on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 the Santa Ana City Council will vote on the proposed One Broadway
Plaza. I also understand that construction of this 37-story structure provides for the re-opening of Tenth Street
betWeen Main Street and Sycamore and this street would be subject to use by many cars each day.
My child is a student at Orange County High School of the Arts (OCHSA) and must cross that section of Tenth
Street several times a day. I am writing to express my concern for the safety ofOCHSA students if Tenth Street is
re-opened and to ask that you instead move to abandon Tenth Street to OCHSA.
As the council noted in Resolution Number 2000-059, the closure of Tenth Street is necessary to protect the
students attending OCHSA. This resolution was passed when fewer cars used Tenth Street each daý. Opening
Tenth Street, with no more protection for students than a crosswalk, endangers more than 1,300 OCHSA students,
including my child. In resolution 2000-059, you found:
(I) Tenth Street is not necessary to provide aCcess to abutting property;
(2) Tenth Street divides the OCHSA campus; and
(3) Closinl! Tenth Street is necessarv to protect the students.
All three of those factors remain true today. Tenth Street is not necessary to provide access to the abutting
property, even with the proposed One Broadway Plaza project. It is merely a convenience for the project and
access is available on other streets. Tenth Street still divides the school and closing Tenth Street remains
necessary to protect students. In fact, OCHSA has grown from 800 to 1,300 students since the time of that
resolution. The risk now is even greater than it was in 2000. It is clear that OCHSA is succeeding and is here to
stay. Therefore, the City should not only leave Tenth Street closed, the street should be abandoned so that the
school can use it for much needed open space. This should be done regardless of whether the project is approved
or rejected.
At a meeting with OCHSA parents on June 15,2004, Mr. Michael Harrah, the developer of the project, stated that
student safety has always been a high priority. Mr. Harrah believes that opening Tenth Street is not essential to
the One Broadway Plaza project. He agreed that leaving Tenth Street closed should be reviewed very closely.
After listening to all of the parent's concerns that opening Tenth Street would create a potentially dangerous
situation for OCHSA students, Mr. Harrah promised to contact the City and request the abandonment of Tenth
Street to OCSHA, rather than reopening Tenth Street as part of the project. I am writing to request that you
support this request and make the abandonment of Tenth Street to OCHSA a staff priority and a required part of
the project.
No amount of time or money is worth risking the life of a single child.
Please support the parent's and developer's request in reviewing the abandonment of Tenth Street and keep our
children safe.
The parent of an OCHSA student
75F-110
June 2004
Mayor Miguel Pulido
and members of the Santa Ana City Council
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Dear Mayor Pulido and members of the City Council;
I understand that on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 the Santa Ana City Council will vote on the proposed One Broadway
Plaza. I also understand that construction of this 37-story structure provides for the re-opening of Tenth Street
between Main Street and Sycamore and this street would be subject to use by many cars each day.
My child is a student at Orange County High School of the Arts (OCHSA) and must cross that section of Tenth
Street several times a day. I am writing to express my concern for the safety ofOCHSA students if Tenth Street is
re-opened and to ask that you instead move to abandon Tenth Street to OCHSA.
As the council noted in Resolution Number 2000-059, the closure of Tenth Street is necessary. to protect the
smdents attending OCHSA. This resolution was passed when fewer cars used Tenth Street each day. Opening
Tenth Street, with no more protection for students than a crosswalk, endangers more than 1,300 OCHSA students,
including my child. In resolution 2000-059, you found:
(I) Tenth Street is not necessary to provide access to abutting property;
(2) Tenth Street divides the OCHSA campus; and
(3) ClosiDl! Tenth Street is necessary to protect the students.
All three of those factors remain true today. Tenth Street is not necessary to provide access to the abutting
property, even with the proposed One Broadway Plaza project. It is merely a convenience for the project and
access is available on other streets. Tenth Street still divides the school and closing Tenth Street remains
necessary to protect students. In fact. OCHSA has grown ITom 800 to 1,300 students since the time of that
resolution. The risk now is even greater than it was in 2000. It is clear that OCHSA is succeeding and is here to
stay. Therefore, the City should not only leave Tenth Street closed, the street should be abandoned so that the
school can use it for much needed open space. This should be done regardless of whether the project is approved
or rejected.
At a meeting with OCHSA parents on June 15,2004, Mr. Michael Harrah, the developer of the project, stated that
student safety has always been a high priority. Mr. Harrah believes that opening Tenth Street is not essential to
the One Broadway Plaza project. He agreed that leaving Tenth Street closed should be reviewed very closely.
After listening to all of the parent's concerns that opening Tenth Street would create a potentially dangerous
situation for OCHSA students, Mr. Harrah promised to contact the City and request the abandonment of Tenth
Street to OCSHA, rather than reopening Tenth Street as part of the project. I am writing to request that you
support this request and make the abandonment of Tenth Street to OCHSA a staff priority and a required part of
the project.
No amount of time or money is worth risking the life of a single child.
Please support the parent's and developer's request in reviewing the abandonment of Tenth Street and keep our
children safe.
:q~d
The parent of an OCHSA student
75F-111
June 2004
Mayor Miguel Pulido
and members of the Santa Ana City Council
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Dear Mayor Pulido and members of the City Council;
I understand that on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 the Santa Ana City Council will vote on the proposed One Broadway
Plaza. I also understand that construction of this 37-story structure provides for the re-opening of Tenth Street
between Main Street and Sycamore and this street would be subject to use by many cars each day.
My child is a student at Orange County High School of the Arts (OCHSA) and must cross that section of Tenth
Street several times a day. I am writing to express my concern for the safety ofOCHSA students if Tenth Street is
re-opened and to ask that you instead move to abandon Tenth Street to OCHSA.
As the council noted in Resolution Number 2000-059, the closure of Tenth Street is necessary to protect the
students attending OCHSA. This resolution was passed when fewer cars used Tenth Street each day. Opening
Tenth Street, with no more protection for students than a crosswalk, endangers more than 1,300 OCHSA students,
including my child. In resolution 2000-059, you found:
(I) Tenth Street is not necessary to provide access to abutting property;
(2) Tenth Street divides the OCHSA campus; and
(3) Closinl! Tenth Street is necessary to orotect the students.
All three of those factors remain true today. Tenth Street is not necessary to provide access to the abutting
property, even with the proposed One Broadway Plaza project. It is merely a convenience for the project and
access is available on other streets. Tenth Street still divides the school and closing Tenth Street remains
necessary to protect students. In fact, OCHSA has grown ITOm 800 to 1,300 students since the time of that
resolution. The risk now is even greater than it was in 2000. It is clear that OCHSA is succeeding and is here to
stay. Therefore, the City should not only leave Tenth Street closed, the street should be abandoned so that the
school can use it for much needed open space. This should be done regardless of whether the project is approved
or rejected.
At a meeting with OCHSA parents on June 15,2004, Mr. Michael Harrah, the developer of the project, stated that
student safety has always been a high priority. Mr. Harrah believes that opening Tenth Street is not essential to
the One Broadway Plaza project. He agreed that leaving Tenth Street closed should be reviewed very closely.
After listening to all of the parent's concerns that opening Tenth Street would create a potentially dangerous
situation for OCHSA students, Mr. Harrah promised to contact the City and request the abandonment of Tenth
Street to OCSHA, rather than reopening Tenth Street as part of the project. I am writing to request that you
support this request and make the abandonment of Tenth Street to OCHSA a staff priority and a required part of
the project.
No amount oftime or money is worth risking the life of a single child.
Please support the parent's and developer's request in reviewing the abandonment of Tenth Street and keep our
children safe. ::¡: r6:tf/ b0(G'-eU€- <M.cs (
Regards, !J
¡tU¡( 1§-~
The parent of an OCHSA student
75F-112
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Ousley, Mardy
From: Randi Iggulden [cyberwife@sbcglobal.net]
Wednesday, July 07, 2004 4:10PM
Bist, Lisa; Garcia, Mike; Solorio, Jose; Christy, Alberta; Franklin, Brett; Alvarez, Claudia; Pulido,
Miguel
Subject: More comments about OBP.
Sent:
To:
Another comment on OBP ftom Floral Park Neighborhood Message Board:
I will admit that it sounds like the city is really lacking in the inftastructUre planning on this project--at least from what I am
seeing discussed here on the board. I am very much in favor of the building, but I think that they need to be more diligent in
the actual urban planning. There is no such thing as insunnountable traffic problems. There are many creative ways to make
the traffic less of a problem. Just like the ideas of the pedestrian bridges (of course they would need to be ADA, I had no
intention of implying that they wouldn't be) --almost everything is possible with planning, time, and MONEY. If the
developers really want to pull this off, the city has to put down some rules and tell the developer that we as a city have some
needs that must be met in exchange for your big project(this includes OUR little traffic speed bumps! :)). And if these things
are done before the construction of the building, it is much more fair for those of us who do live in the inner city. If the
traffic, trash, transportation, etc. are done after the building is up, it is pretty miserable. It just takes urban planning. If they do
this right it will be a great start to the revitalization of our city.
We cannot keep growing out--our sprawl is already sprawled! We now need to go up in density. We do live in the city and it
seems selfish to basically say, "ok, I am here, now we are closing the growth off so that it stays just like this forever." We, in
Floral Park have done our best and continue to defend the wonderful oasis we have here in the middle of the city. I don't see
that changing for a long long time-if ever. But the reality is that we do live in the city-owe do have traffic problems, we do
have crime, we do have areas right next door to our oasis that are not that great. We aren't out in Coto De Caza or some other
bedroom community where no one knows their neighbor, because they get home ftom work at 10 PM. We will feel the
growing pains that cities go through, that is part of city life. The population is growing and there is no way to avoid that. I
think that the tax monies that the new businesses bring into our city are also going to be necessary to maintain the services for
the ever growing population. We as homeowners certainly cannot pay for the services that will continue to grow--especially
with prop 13 in place. And I don't think any of us want that to go away! These kinds ofprojects--OBP and centerline are BIG
pictUre kinds of projects that take many many years to complete and more years for the actUal benefits to be evident. The
process can be painful, but the needs that will be met for our future population is worthwhile. Portland, Oregon is such a
wonderful living study of this idea. They put in growth boundaries and forced the density and businesses to increase in the
downtown area. Now 35 years later, the defunct run down downtown is booming. If anyone is interested in really getting into
the meat of this idea, read up on Portland and their urban planning.
How many blocks is the nearest centerline stop ftom OBP? I was figuring about 6-8 blocks--is that about right? Maybe if
people would walk those 6-8 blocks briskly every morning and afternoon, we could start to deal with another problem in this
country--obesity! In DC and New York people walk everywhere--they don't even own cars (and they have horrible weather to
deal with). We should be pleased to get out in our mild climate, walk, and make a little eye contact with passers by. Driving
up and parking in ftont of the building is just not a possibility in the city, that is why blocking off more streets and creating
walking streets is another important part of the urban planning. That is why I love to go down to 2nd street and hang out.
Walking streets are so friendly and inspire conversations with those you are walking with. If you haven't sat on a bench down
there lately--or ever, you must try it. Sit and watch people or read a book. Enjoy the city where you live!
As you can see I keep emphasizing the planning. I will send this off to the council members....ARE YOU LISTENING-
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A PLAN!!!
Randi Iggulden
2461 Riverside Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92706
7/8/2004
75F-113
July 1, 2004
City Clerk
20 Civic Center Plaza, 8th Floor
PO Box 1988-M30
Santa Ana, CA 92702
To Whom It May Concern,
I understand that on Tuesday, July 6,2004, the Santa Ana City Council will vote on the
proposed One Broadway Plaza. I also understand that construction of this 37-story
structure provides for the re-opening of Tenth Street between Main Street and Sycamore
and this street would be subject to use by many cars each day.
My child is a student at Orange County High School of the Arts (OCHSA) and must
cross that section of Tenth Street several times a day. I am writing to express my concern
for the safety ofOCHSA students if Tenth Street is re-opened and to ask that you instead
move to abandon Tenth Street to OCHSA.
As the council noted in resolution Number 2000-059, the closure of Tenth Street is
necessary to protect the students attending OCHSA. This resolution was passed when
fewer cars used Tenth Street each day. Opening Tenth Street, with no more protection
for students than a crosswalk, endangers more than 1,300 OCHSA students, including my
child. In resolution 2000-059, you found:
1: Tenth Street is not necessary to provide access to abutting property;
2: Tenth Street divides the OCHSA campus; and
3: Closinl! Tenth Street is necessary to protect the students.
All three ofthose factors remain true today. Tenth Street is not necessary to provide
access to the abutting property, even with the proposed One Broadway Plaza project. It
is merely a convenience for the project and access is available on other streets. Tenth
Street still divides the school and closing Tenth Street remains necessary to protect
students. In fact, OCHSA has grown from 800 to 1,300 students since the time of that
resolution. The risk now is even greater than it was in 2000. It is clear that OCHSA is
succeeding and is here to stay. Therefore, the City should not only leave Tenth Street
closed, the street should be abandoned so that the school can use it for much needed open
space. This should be done regardless of whether the project is approved or rejected.
At a meeting with OCHSA parents on June 15, 2004, Mr. Michael Harrah, the developer
of the project, stated that student safety has always been a high priority. Mr. Harrah
believes that opening Tenth Street is not essential to the One Broadway Plaza project. He
agreed that leaving Tenth Street closed should be reviewed very closely. After listening
to all ofthe parent's concerns that opening Tenth Street would create a potentially
75F-114
dangerous situation for OCHSA students, Mr. Harrah promised to contact the City and
request the abandonment of Tenth Street to OCSHA, rather than reopening Tenth Street
as part ofthe project. I am writing to request that you support this request and make the
abandonment of Tenth Street to OCHSA a staff priority and a required part ofthe project.
NO AMOUNT OF TIME OR MONEY IS WORTH RISKING THE LIFE A
SINGLE CHILD!
Please support the parent's and developer's request in reviewing the abandonment of
Tenth Street and keep our children safe. Please ensure that this letter is forwarded to the
persons within the City necessary to address this issue.
Regards,
Yousefand Judy Shafiee
Y/~¿;Þf ¿~'
The parents of an OCHSA student.
75F-115
Page 1 of 1
Thomas, Jeannette
From: Randi Iggulden [cyberwife@sbcglobal.net]
Tuesday, July 06, 2004 3:32 PM
Bist, Lisa; Garcia, Mike; Solorio, Jose; achirsty@ci.santa-ana.ca.us; Franklin, Brett; Alvarez, Claudia;
Pulido, Miguel
Subject: A Vote in Favor of the "Big Building"--with PROPER Planning!!!
Sent:
To:
Council Members--this is the message I mailed to my neighbors in Floral Park.
I somehow knew that when I said I was in support of the "big building" that I would not find a big group of
others who would take my stance. Here are some of the points that I have considered.
1. I will clarify that I am in support of the building as long as they have done the homework on how to address
the traffic issues--as well as, parking, garbage, water, sewer, and all basic infastructure issues. I have not been
to the meetings, so I cannot speak as to the extent of the research and plans that have been laid out in this
HUGE and important area ofinfastructure.
2. I think that growing our downtown area is exciting and in the long run will really make a change for the
better. We need people living, working, and playing in our down town. I guess I am a city gal at heart! The
lofts are awesome and there are many more planned for over at the train depot area. Ifthese same people who
can afford to purchase these lofts can also work downtown, shop downtown, go to cultural events downtown
and have their kids go to the schools downtown---all without using their cars, we will then have acheived
something great! Which leads to my next point...
3. Centerline will really bring this all together. From the Centerline maps I have seen, it looks like the traffic
could be greatly reduced if the workers at the new building will take the train into the downtown area. Mind
you, we need to see some parking garages somewhere (most likely down by JW A, so that people can park and
then ride, if they are commuting from other locales). I look forward to my kids going to Mater Dei on the
centerline, instead of me driving my car. I am so glad that I won't have to park my car at the airport when I go
on trips. I am trying to figure out if! can actually ride it to work too. Having lived in Washington DC and used
the subway for all my transportation needs, I see that the way we will free up traffic in Santa Ana, is to make it
a downtown that is based on public transportation. And for those who insist on driving their cars they may find
that if traffic is bad enough they will finally see the value to the centerline. I have been around the centerline
type system up in Portland, and it is quiet and pollution free. I think many people think of it as a real "Train",
one that is noisy and intrusive. It is not like that at all! I personally welcome getting more cars off the roads,
less pollution, less noise, and less use of gasoline. When other cities see what good public transportation can
do I would hope they would join into the centerline network and have it work for their cities too. Yah, I know
it's another topic--but it really is paramount to making the downtown less congested.
4. As far as the safety of the children... it would be very easy to put in pedestrian bridges over the streets that
the kids need to cross in order to catch buses, the centerline, go to other buildings, etc. Children in large cities--
New York, DC, Philadelphia, and the likes have been going to inner city schools (both public and private) for
many many years. There are ways of maintaining safety and also promoting the excitement of being in the city-
-being in a creative place full of vitality, culture, movement, color, and sounds. I think that these things are part
of the vision of both OC High School of the Arts and EI Sol. I don't see the real conflict of the Broadway Plaza
Building and educating our children. If the city does this right and requires the developers to help do this rig}-
the entire area can be a really neat and SAFE place to live, work, educate, and play.
OK, I have made my point. Thanks for listening. :)
7/7/2004
75F-116
Page 1 of2
Thomas, Jeannette
From: Randi Iggulden [cyberwife@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2004 3:38 PM
To: Bist, Lisa; Garcia, Mike; Solorio, Jose; Christy, Alberta; Franklin, Brett; Alvarez, Claudia; Pulido, Miguel
Subject: A Vote in Favor-with PROPER planning was sent by Randi Iggulden
PS--
I forgot to sign my name--
Randi Iggulden
2461 Riverside Dr.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Here is my letter again, now that I identified myself... :)
Council Members--this is the message I mailed to my neighbors in Floral Park.
I somehow knew that when I said I was in support of the "big building" that I would not find a big group of
others who would take my stance. Here are some of the points that I have considered.
1. I will clarify that I am in support of the building as long as they have done the homework on how to address
the traffic issues--as well as, parking, garbage, water, sewer, and all basic infastructure issues. I have not been
to the meetings, so I cannot speak as to the extent of the research and plans that have been laid out in this
HUGE and important area of in fa structure.
2. I think that growing our downtown area is exciting and in the long run will really make a change for the
better. We need people living, working, and playing in our down town. I guess I am a city gal at heart! The
lofts are awesome and there are many more planned for over at the train depot area. If these same people who
can afford to purchase these lofts can also work downtown, shop downtown, go to cultural events downtown
and have their kids go to the schools downtown---all without using their cars, we will then have acheived
something great! Which leads to my next point...
3. Centerline will really bring this all together. From the Centerline maps I have seen, it looks like the traffic
could be greatly reduced if the workers at the new building will take the train into the downtown area. Mind
you, we need to see some parking garages somewhere (most likely down by JW A, so that people can park and
then ride, ifthey are commuting from other locales). I look forward to my kids going to Mater Dei on the
centerline, instead of me driving my car. I am so glad that I won't have to park my car at the airport when I go
on trips. I am trying to figure out in can actually ride it to work too. Having lived in Washington DC and used
the subway for all my transportation needs, I see that the way we will free up traffic in Santa Ana, is to make it
a downtown that is based on public transportation. And for those who insist on driving their cars they may find
that if traffic is bad enough they will finally see the value to the centerline. I have been around the centerline
type system up in Portland, and it is quiet and pollution free. I think many people think ofit as a real "Train",
one that is noisy and intrusive. It is not like that at all! I personally welcome getting more cars off the roads,
less pollution, less noise, and less use of gasoline. When other cities see what good public transportation can
do I would hope they would join into the centerline network and have it work for their cities too. Yah, I know
it's another topic--but it really is paramount to making the downtown less congested.
4. As far as the safety of the children... it would be very easy to put in pedestrian bridges over the streets that
the kids need to cross in order to catch buses, the centerline, go to other buildings, etc. Children in large cities--
New York, DC, Philadelphia, and the likes have been going to inner city schools (both public and private) for
many many years. There are ways of maintaining safety and also promoting the excitement of being in the city-
75F-117
7/7/2004
Page 2 of2
-being in a creative place full of vitality, culture, movement, color, and sounds. I think that these things are part
of the vision of both OC High School of the Arts and EI Sol. I don't see the real conflict of the Broadway Pli'
Building and educating our children. If the city does this right and requires the developers to help do this rib
the entire area can be a really neat and SAFE place to live, work, educate, and play.
OK, I have made my point. Thanks for listening. :)
7/7/2004
75F-118
7-06-2004 3:41PM
FROM KAUFMAN " KAUFMAN SA
P.l
July b, 2004
City of Santa Ana, Miguel A. Pulido, Mayor
Santa Ana City Council
20 Civic Center Pl~2a
Santa Ana, CA 92701
VIA 9ACsrMXLE ONLY TO: (714) 647-6~$4
Re:
On~ ~roadway ~laza
Honorable. Mayor Pulido, and City Council members Bist, Garcia,
Franklin, Christy, Solorio, and Alvdrez:
A$ owners of property One block from the proposed construction of
one Broadway Plaza, please accept this letter as our support for
.this important step in the rev1talization of Downtown Santa Ana.
We advocate that the City Council take
available to encourage this project.
Cordi a.Áy ,
}J1. '
/)!l .
L~iq Kei h Kaufman,
M~n9.g~r
MI Properties, LLÇ
whatever action that is
J:Þ)/!L..n,.t1:.~
Manager Manager
Kt Properties, LLC MI Properties, LLC
1001 Nonh Ross Srr~ CA 92701-33/5
Christensen. An~i
From:
Sent:
To:
bbeach@ocsd.org
Wednesday, July 07, 2004 11 :58 AM
Pulido, Miguel; Garcia, Mike; Franklin, Brett; Bist, Lisa; Christy, Alberta; jsolorio@cLsanta-
ana. us; Alvarez, Claudia
Mayor Pulido and Council Members,
As a resident of Santa Ana, I am not in favor of the 37 story building project.
It is contrary to all existing building guidelines established by the city.
It is contrary to studies
(water, electrical power,
project.
done by the city with respect to the necessary infrastructures
sewage, and traffic) necessary to support such an aggressive
It is contrary to the majority of the citizens of Santa Ana, especially those in close
proximity of the project.
It is contrary to existing building codes and guidelines,
city. The changing of these codes to suit the desires of
should not be allowed.
created as a master plan for the
the developer is criminal and
It is evident that the majority of the supporters
labor organizations that will financially benefit
citizens with a white elephant - that none of the
of this project are union members or
from this project - then leave the
citizens wanted..
It is evident, that our mayor, and most
the developer for personal or political
approving this project or should have.
members of the city council have taken money from
gain and have either reclused themselves from
I am disappointed that the pOliticians of this city have put themselves in this position.
I am extremely disappointed in the personal integrity of our city leaders, that they no
longer serve the people who supported them and elected them to office and have put
personal gain at a the forefront.
I believe that the citizens of Santa Ana will no longer tolerate nor support such
individuals in future elections. I know I won't if t
I am glad to see that Councilmember Christy does not support this project as it is not
good for her and my city.
Barton A. Beach
2018 Greenleaf
Barton A. Beach
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Joe and Kim Gerda [paynegerda@yahoo.com]
Wednesday, July 07,20044:59 PM
Christy, Alberta; Alvarez, Claudia; Sist, Lisa; Garcia, Mike; Solorio, Jose
City Council - please broadcast July 19 meeting
Dear City council members,
As the hearing on the One Broadway Plaza Project has
been postponed until July 19, 2004 in the city council chambers, I am requesting
meeting be televised on channel 3 for the benefit of Santa Ana residents.
that this
Residents from allover Santa Ana have expressed
concerns about this project and OCHSA parents als
safety for students at OCHSA. For these reasons,
Council meeting to be broadcasted.
deep
have expressed deep concerns about
it would be appropriate for this City
Kim Payne Gerda
2215 N. Ross St.,
667-1994
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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Ousley, Mardy
From: Humphreys,Julie [Julie.Humphreys@cna.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2004 2:32 PM
To: Christy, Alberta; Alvarez, Claudia; Bist, Lisa; Garcia, Mike; Solorio, Jose
Cc: Joe and Kim Gerda
Subject: July 19, 2004 City Council Meeting--Request for Televised Coverage
Inasmuch as the hearing on the One Broadway Plaza Project has been postponed until July 19, 2004 in the city
council chambers, I am requesting that this meeting be televised for the benefit of Santa Ana residents.
Julie Humphreys
2112 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 541-3452
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