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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-034 CRA REL:adg 6/8/82 RESOLUTION NO. 82-34 . A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THE COMPLETION OF A FINAt ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED SANTA ANA SOUTH HARBOR BOULEVARD/FAIRVIEW STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, an environmental impact report on the proposed Redevelopment Plan for the Santa Ana South Harbor BoulevardjFairview Street Redevelopment Project, was prepared by and for the Community Redevelopment Commission of the City of Santa Ana, the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana and the City of Santa Ana, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et ~), the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (14 Cal. Adm. Code Section 15000 et~, hereafter the "State CEQA Guidelines") and environmental procedures adopted pursuant thereto by the Agency; and . WHEREAS, notice to interested public agencies and members of the general public inviting participation at a public meeting held on October 30,1981 to discuss the scope of the Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") for the Redevelopment Plan was published in The Register on October 22, 1981; and WHEREAS, notice to all interested parties and agencies inviting comments on the Draft EIR for the Redevelopment plan was published in The Register on March 19, 1982; and WHEREAS, a duly notice public hearing on the Draft EIR for the Redevelopment Plan was conducted by the City Council and the Commission on June 15,1982; and WHEREAS, the Draft EIR was revised and supplemented to adopt changes suggested, incorporate comments received, and the Commission's response to said comments, and as so revised and supplemented, a Final EIR was prepared by the Commission; and . WHEREAS, the Final EIR consists of the Draft EIR, as revised and supplemented, made a part of the Commission's Report to the City Council on the Redevelopment Plan, incorporating all comments received and the response thereto as of the date hereof. RESOLUTION NO. 82-34 PAGE'lWO . NOW THEREFORE, THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Commission hereby certifies that the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Santa Ana South Harbor Boulevard/Fairview Street Redevelopment Project has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the State CEQA Guidelines and local procedures, and that the Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Final Environmental Impact Report. . Section 2. The Commission hereby finds on the basis of the F~nal EIR that the proposed Project will not have significant effects on the natural or biological environment and that changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which mitigate or avoid the potentially significant effects on the man-made and physical environment identified in the Final EIR and listed below: (1) Land Use Impact; (2) Traffic Impact; (3) Air Quality Impact; (4) Noise Impact; (5) Energy Impact; (6) Business Relocation Impact; (7) Municipal Fiscal Impact; (8) Resources Impact; and (9) Growth-inducing Impact. This finding is based upon information contained in the Final EIR and by the following statement of facts: (a) The purpose of the proposed Redevelopment Plan represents an intensification of development in the Project Area and the elimination of blighting and undesirable land uses. This impact cannot be pre- vented without preventing development in the Project Area. The proposed Redevelopment Plan is consistent with the General Plan for the City of Santa Ana and is a mechanism permitting the implementation of portions of the General Plan. . (b) The public improvements contained in the proposed Redevelopment Plan mitigate certain potential specific traffic impacts stemming from implementation of the proposed Project and are also intended to alleviate certain existing traffic problems within the Project Area. However, other existing traffic conditions within and without the Project Area and the jurisdic- tion of the City of Santa Ana preclude the Commission's and the City's ability to assure that some adverse traffic impacts will not occur as a result of the Project. This is so given the regional nature of these problems as they relate to already adverse conditions RESOLUTION NO. 82-34 PAGE THREE . concerning the Newport and Santa Ana Freeways and the fact that certain potential mitigating measures are within the responsibility of the State of California rather than the City of Santa Ana. Because of the long implementation period of the Project, City-wide mitigation measures can be implemented before un- acceptable levels of service are reached in the regular course of providing City-wide traffic circulation improvements. (c) With the exception of certain traffic improvements and facilities noted above, needed public facilities, utilities and other services identified in the Final EIR will be provided either by the City, the Agency, by the developer or normal provider of such improve- ments and services during the design review and implementation phase of the proposed Redevelopment Project. . (d) Although the proposed Redevelopment Project itself is not expected to contribute significantly to regional air pollution levels, the total of other developments constructed in the South Coast Air Basin during the next 10 to 20 years has the potential to adversely affect air quality. To the extent the public improvements contained in the proposed Re- development Plan alleviate traffic congestion and the resultant air emissions therefrom, local air quality impacts will be mitigated. Due to the regional nature of the local air quality problems, mitigation measures identified in the Final EIR to reduce potential impacts on local or regional air quality cannot be assured at this time. Application of specific measures depends on several variables including the nature and operation of specific developments as well as regional air pollution control policies outside the jurisdiction of the Commission, the Agency or the City. To the extent feasible and practical the City and Agency will as necessary review Agency-assisted developments to incorporate any viable measures to address significant potential impacts on air quality related thereto. Further, certain industrial developments may require permits from the South Coast Air Quality Management District and will be subject to district emission controls. . (e) Projected traffic increases stemming from the proposed Project will result in noise increases of less than 1.0 decibels. While this increase should RESOLUTION NO. 82-34 PAGE FOUR . not be considered a significant adverse impact, when coupled with existing adverse noise levels and those projected from other traffic increases generated by development activity in other areas, certain streets and adjoining properties will experience higher noise levels. These levels are normally unacceptable for residential uses and application of the noise measures provided for in the City's existing building code will mitigate a substantial portion of these impacts on new or rehabilitated residential uses adjoining the Project Area. No feasible mitigation measures to reduce noise impact on existing residences are available. (f) The proposed Project will increase the use of electricity and natural gas. While this is not ex- pected to be a significant increment of regional energy usage, mitigation measures include application of the California Energy Commission's standards for energy-conserving construction techniques in all new construction. . (g) Businesses required to move as a result of an Agency action in the implementation of the Redevelopment Project will be afforded relocation benefits and assistance in the manner prescribed in the Redevelopment Plan and by the California Community Redevelopment Law (" CRL" ) . (There are no res iden tial units in the Project Area.) (h) Potential adverse municipal fiscal impact of new development will be mitigated through: (1) the allocation of tax increment revenues to pay for costs of public and other improvements which cannot be provided from any other source; (2) the limitation of Agency land acquisition to projects with immediate development potential; and (3) the phasing of develop- ment to insure that municipal costs do not exceed municipal revenues. . (i) Under the proposed Redevelopment Plan, a high level of material and labor resources will be com- mitted to the development of industrial, commercial facilities and the public and other improvements over the duration of the Plan. Substantial quan- tities of building materials and fuel will be utilized in this construction. These commitments of resources are not significant when compared to other similar developments ongoing elsewhere in the region and are considered justified in order to RESOLUTION NO. 82-34 PAGE FIVE . revitalize the Project Area in accordance with the objectives of the Redevelopment Plan and to conserve existing uses. (j) The proposed Redevelopment is specifically intended to provide for the orderly growth of Santa Ana in accordance with the City's General Plan. Mitigation measures are provided in the City's development ordinances to insure that development occurs in the manner and at the time it can be accommodated. The Project's role in promoting regional growth is relatively small in a regional context. This growth is consistent with regional growth forecasts for the area. Section 3. The Commission has evaluated all comments, written and oral, received from persons who have reviewed the Draft EIR. Comments and responses concerning the Draft EIR, including those made by the public and the Council and Commission at the public hearing, are incorporated herein as part of the record and the Final EIR. . Section 4. The Commission hereby finds that significant environmental effects have been reduced to an acceptable level in that all significant environmental effects have been eliminated or substantially lessened. Based on the foregoing, the Commission finds and determines that the Santa Ana South Harbor Boulevard/Fairview Street Redevelopment Project will not have an adverse effect upon the environment. Section 5. The Commission hereby finds that, based on the Final EIR and/or other information contained in the record, its action to approve and carry out the Redevelopment Plan is supported for the following reasons. The Redevelopment Plan will result in the: ( 1) ( 2) Elimination of blight. Creation of new employment opportunities. (4 ) Encouragement of uniform and consistent land use patterns. Encouragement of private commercial/ industrial rehabilitation, development and capital investment. (3 ) . (5 ) Implementation of the updated General Plan. RESOLUTION NO. 82-34 PAGE SIX . (6 ) (7 ) (8) (9 ) Encouragement of highest and best use of available land consistent with the updated General Plan. Improvement of market potential through creation of a uniform commercial character along Harbor Boulevard. Development of vacant or under utilized industrial land. Provision or replacement of public streets, alleys, parks, sidewalks, sewers, storm drains, traffic signals, lighting systems and other public facilities and improve- ments as necessary. Section 6. Upon approval and adoption of the Redevelopment Plan by the City Council, the Executive Director of the Commission is hereby directed to file a Notice of Determination with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County and the Secretary of Resources Agency pursuant to the provisions of Section 21152 of the Public Resources Code and the State CEQA Guidelines adopted pursuant thereto. . ADOPTED this 15th by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT day of , 1982, June MEMBERS Coil, Jessee, Kane, McLean, Nalle, Newcomb MEMBERS Burton MEMBERS None ~~~~~ Rex Swanson . Executive Director/ Recording Secretary . APPROVED AS TO FORM: ibIc~ Legal Counsel