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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
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CITY COUNCil MEETING DATE:
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
NOVEMBER 7, 2005
TITLE:
PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 2005-05 TO ALLOW
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RETAIL
BUILDING AT 2701 NORTH GRAND
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APPROVED
o As Recommended
o As Amended
o Ordinance on 151 Reading
o Ordinance on 2nd Reading
o Implementing Resolution
o Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2003-262.
2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2005-05.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
On October 10, 2005, the Planning Commission recommended that the City
Council approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2003-262; and
adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2005-05 by a vote
of 6:0 (Lutz absent) to change the zoning designation from Single-Family
Residence (R1) to Arterial Commercial (C5) in order to allow the
construction of a retail building with a Starbucks at 2701 North Grand
Avenue. The Planning Commission made no changes to the attached staff
report (Exhibit A) .
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
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PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE:
OCTOBER 10, 2005
TITLE:
PUBLIC HEARING - FILED BY SILVERCREEK
PROPERTIES FOR AMENDMENT APPLICATION
NO. 2005-05 TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A RETAIL BUILDING AT 2701 NORTH GRAND
AVENUE
APPROVED
o As Recommended
o As Amended
o Set Public Hearing For
DENIED
o Applicant's Request
o Staff Recommendation
CONTINUED TO
Prepared by Ann Hsin-An Ni
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Recommend that the City Council:
1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2003-262.
2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2005-05.
DISCUSSION
Request of Applicant
Silvercreek Properties is requesting approval to amend the zoning
classification of a site from Single-Family Residence (R1) to Arterial
Commercial (C5) in order to allow the construction of a retail building
with a Starbucks at 2701 North Grand Avenue.
Property Description
The subject site has a current zoning designation of Single-Family
Residence (R1) with a General Plan land use designation of General
Commercial (GC) that allows a floor area ratio up to 0.5. This site is
surrounded by commercial and retail uses to the north, east and west and
a combination of commercial and multi-family residential to the south
(Exhibit 1).
The property is approximately 0.41 acres in area, irregular in shape and
currently vacant. The property is located on the northeast corner of
Grand and Fairhaven Avenues. Both streets are designated as arterial
streets in the Circulation Element of the General Plan. There are three
existing retail buildings to the north and east that have reciprocal
driveway easements with the subject site (Exhibit 2).
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Amendment Application No. 2005-05
October 10, 2005
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Project Description
The project involves the construction of a new 2,700 square foot
building, including a 1,700 square foot Starbucks and a 1,000 square
foot space for a future retail tenant. Additionally, a 416 square foot
outdoor seating area is proposed. Operating hours will be from 6: 00
a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily (Exhibit 3).
The design of the project demonstrates a high quality appearance
appropriate for the use and satisfies the design standards set forth in
the Urban Design Element. The building's architecture will be
highlighted by a three-color exterior palette along with a low-rising
stone veneer. A horizontal wood facia is proposed to mark the entry
with custom light poles serving as support columns to the canvas awnings
(Exhibits 4 through 6) .
Access to the proj ect will be provided from both Grand and Fairhaven
Avenues. A total of 22 parking spaces are required and will be provided
to satisfy the minimum requirement.
Analysis of the Issues
The current zoning classification for the subj ect property is
Family Residence (R1). A zone change to Arterial Commercial
required to facilitate the applicant's request. The proposed
Commercial zoning district will be consistent with the
Commercial General Plan land use designation (Exhibit 7).
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(C5) is
Arterial
General
In 1965, a zone change was approved (AA No. 556) to change the zoning
designation of the northeast corner of Grand and Fairhaven Avenues from
Agriculture (A1) to Arterial Commercial, except for the subject parcel.
This parcel remained R1 as the Planning Division was in the process of
reviewing a service station proposal. Subsequently, a variance (VA No.
66-20) was approved to allow the construction and operation of a
gasoline service station in the R1 zoning district. The property has
been vacant since 1991 when the gasoline service station was demolished.
The adjacent retail center was developed in 1976.
The proposed Starbucks will provide sit-down services to its patrons.
The proj ect has been designed to meet the City's development standards
for eating establishment and retail uses. Pedestrian and vehicular
circulation has been provided in a safe and usable manner throughout the
site. A combination of berms and hedges will be provided in the front
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October 10, 2005
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yard setback area
and reduce glare.
designed to avoid
along both street frontages
The vehicular circulation
conflicts on-and off-site.
to screen the parking area
system for the project is
The proposed retail building will provide a service to the existing
commercial and residential buildings in the vicinity. The proposed zone
change is necessary in order to accommodate the applicant's request as
well as make the site consistent with the City's general plan and the land
use pattern of this area.
The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan land use
designation of General Commercial. One of the goals of the Land Use
Element is to preserve and improve the character and integrity of existing
neighborhoods. The project has been designed to preserve the character of
the surrounding neighborhood. The facility will contribute to the general
well being of the community by providing food and beverage service to
residents and visitors as well as enhancing the economic stability of the
area by converting a vacant site into a vital, active commercial
development.
A Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program were
prepared for this project. A geotechnical report that addresses seismic
constraints, liquefaction potential, soil conditions, proj ect building
load requirements and identifies design recommendations to ensure the
geotechnical stability of the project is required to be submitted prior
to issuance of grading permits.
In summary, the proposed project complies with the provisions
in the Arterial Commercial (C5) zoning district and Land Use
the General Plan. Approval of Amendment Application No.
recommended.
set forth
Element of
2005-05 is
CEQA Compliance
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, a Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, Environmental
Review No. 2003-262 has been prepared for this project (Exhibit 8).
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MAYOR
Miguel A. Pulido
MAYOR PRO TEM
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COUNCIL MEMBERS
Claudia C. Alvarez
Carlos Bustamante
Alberta D. Christy
Mike Garcia
Jose Solorio
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CITY MANAGER
David N. Ream
CITY ATTORNEY
Joseph W. Fletcher
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
Patricia E. Healy
PLANNING & BUILDtNG AGENCY
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-20)
P.O. BOX 1988 . Santa Ana, California 92702
(714) 667-2700. Fax (714) 973-1461
www.santa-ana.org
NOTICE OF INTENT
TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
This is to inform the general public that the City of Santa Ana proposes to adopt a
Mitigated Negative Declaration for the following project:
Project Title:
Grand Avenue Starbuck/Commercial Development
Project Description:
The proposed project is a request for a
change of zone from Single-Family Residence
(Rl) to Arterial Commercial (C5) in order to
allow the construction of a 1,700 square
foot area for a Starbucks Coffee shop and a
1,000 square foot area for a future retail
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Project Location:
2701 North Grand Avenue
Project Number:
ER 2003-262
Public Review Period:
September 5, 2005 to September 24, 2005
Hearing Date:
September 12, 2005
Hearing Location:
City of Santa Ana Council Chambers
22 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92702
The Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study as well as all referenced documents
will be available for public review at the City of Santa Ana Planning and Building Agency
located at 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Please submit any comments on
the Mitigated Negative Declaration to the City on or before September 24, 2005. Please
direct your comments to: Dan Bott, Environmental Coordinator, City of Santa Ana, P.O.
Box 1988, M-20, Santa Ana, CA, 92702. If you have any questions or would like any
additional information, please contact Ann Ni at (714) 667-2700.
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Fairhaven Starbucks/Commercial Development
Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
ER 2003-262
Purpose
The purpose of this Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration is to describe the proposed project and provide
an evaluation of potential environmental effects associated
with the short-term construction and long-term operation of
the proposed Fairhaven Starbucks/Commercial Development
Project. The Initial Study has been prepared pursuant to
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State CEQA
Guidelines and the City of Santa Ana CEQA Environmental
Procedures.
Pursuant to Section 15367 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the
City of Santa Ana is the Lead Agency for the proposed
project. The Lead Agency is the public agency that has the
principal responsibility for carrying out or approving the
proposed project.
Project Approval Process
The Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration has been
submi tted to potentially affected agencies. In accordance
with Section 15072 (b) (1) of the CEQA Guidelines a Notice
of Intent (NOI) to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration
was published in a newspaper of general circulation within
the project area.
There will be a 20-day public review period for the Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration in accordance with
Section 15073 of the CEQA Guidelines. In reviewing the
Ini tial Study /Mi tigated Negati ve Declaration, affected
public agencies and the interested public should focus on
the sufficiency of the document in identifying and
analyzing the potential impacts on the environment and ways
in which the potentially significant effects of the project
are avoided or mitigated through the design of the project.
Comments on the Initial Study can be sent to the following:
Mr. Dan Bott, Environmental Coordinator
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza
PO Box 1988, M-20
Santa Ana, California 92702
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Fairhaven Starbuck/Commercial Development
Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
ER 2003-262
Proposed Project
The proposed project is a request for a change of zone from
Single-Family Residence (R1) to Arterial Commercial (C5) in
order to allow the construction of a 1,700 square foot area
for a Starbucks Coffee shop and a 1,000 square foot area
for a future retail tenant.
Setting
As shown on Exhibit 1, the project site is located at 2701
North Grand Avenue, at the northeast corner of the
intersection of Grand Avenue and Fairhaven Avenue. The
property is approximately 0.40 acres in area, irregular in
shape and currently vacant. The project site was the former
location of a gasoline service station that was demolished
in 1991.
As shown on Exhibit 2 the project site is generally
surrounded by commercial land uses. There are two existing
multi-tenant buildings immediately to the north and east
and a freestanding restaurant building located immediately
to the north of the project site with reciprocal driveway
easements. Access to the proposed project would be provided
from both Grand Avenue and Fairhaven Avenue.
The project site has a General Plan land use designation of
General Commercial (GC) . Under the current General
Commercial a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) up to 0.5 is permitted.
The intent of the General Commercial designation is to
provide neighborhood facilities and services, including
shopping, recreation, cultural and entertainment
activities, employment and education.
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future retail tenant. Additionally, a 416
outdoor seating area is proposed. The building
maximum height of approximately 19-feet.
square foot
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The proposed Starbucks would provide sit-down services to
its patrons and would be open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
There is no drive-through window service proposed.
The building's architecture style would be highlighted by a
three-color exterior palette along with a low-rising stone
veneer. A strong horizontal steel beam is proposed to mark
the entry. Custom light poles and canvas awnings have also
been proposed to accent the design of the building.
The proposed proj ect has been designed to meet the City's
development standards for eating establishment and retail
uses. pedestrian and vehicular circulation has been
provided in a safe and usable manner throughout the site.
A combination of berms and hedges would be provided in the
front yard setback area and along the street frontage to
screen the parking area and reduce glare. The vehicular
circulation system for the proj ect has been designed to
avoid conflicts on-and off -si te. A total of 22 parking
spaces would be provided on-site.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The following is an environmental analysis on the proposed
project based on the City of Santa Ana CEQA Environmental
Checklist Form. The analysis incorporates by reference the
analysis and findings provided in the City of Santa Ana
General Plan Land Use Element FEIR 97-01 (SCH 97071058) .
For each environmental issue, the analysis identifies the
level of impact that is anticipated to occur. Where
applicable, mitigation measures have been identified to
reduce potentially significant impacts.
I . AESTHETICS
A. Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?
B.
Damage scenic resources,
trees, rock outpourings
a State highway?
including but not limited to
and historic buildings within
No Impact
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According to the City's General Plan Land Use Element FEIR
97-01, the project site is void of any scenic vistas or
scenic resources. Additionally, there are no scenic
resources associated with a State Highway within the
vicinity of the project site. Therefore, implementation of
the proposed project would not result in adverse impacts to
any scenic resource.
C. Substantially degrade the existing visual character or
quality of the site and it's surrounding?
Less Than Significant Impact
The City of Santa Ana has an adopted Urban Design Element
that establishes policies, programs and design elements to
enhance the aesthetic environment of the City. Development
projects proposed in the City are reviewed for consistency
with the Urban Design Element. The design elements that are
relevant to the project site includes; Paths, and
Districts.
Paths
Paths are means by which people travel throughout the City,
and serves as the framework for the City's urban
form. Within the project area the Urban Design Element
identifies Grand Avenue as a Path. Pedestrian and vehicular
circulation has been provided in a safe and usable manner
throughout the site. A combination of berms and hedges
would be provided in the front yard setback area and along
the street frontage to screen the parking area, reduce
glare and to promote an aesthetically pleasing pedestrian
circulation path along Grand Avenue.
Districts
The General Plan Urban Design Element identifies that the
project site is located within the Cabrillo Park Design
District. The Urban Design Element establishes goals and
policies to help guide the design of land uses proposed
within a Design District. Specifically, land uses proposed
within a Design District should exhibit high quality design
and should incorporate design elements that are
proportional and aesthetically related to the District
setting.
The proposed project has incorporated high quality building
materials into the design of the proj ect. The building's
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architecture style would be highlighted by a three-color
exterior palette along with a low-rising stone veneer. A
strong horizontal steel beam is proposed to mark the
entryway. Custom light poles and canvas awnings have also
been proposed to accent the design of the building. Through
the City's site plan review process, the proposed project
has been determined to be aesthetically consistent with the
district setting and intent of the Urban Design Element.
Implementation of the proposed proj ect would not degrade
the existing visual character of the project site or the
surrounding area.
D. Create a new source of substantial light or glare,
which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in
the area?
Less Than Significant Impact
The project area is currently improved with existing on-
street lighting. Implementation of the proposed project
would not introduce substantial new sources of light and
glare into the project area.
II. AGRICULTURE
A. Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland or Farmland of
Statewide Importance to non-agriculture use?
B. Conflict with existing zoning for agriculture use or a
Williamson Contract?
C. Involve other changes in the existing environment,
which, due to their location or nature, could
individually or cUIIlulatively result in loss of
Farmland, to non-agriculture use?
No Impact
According to the California Department of Conservation
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program, the project site
does not contain Unique Farmlands, Prime Farmlands or
Farmlands of Statewide Importance. Based on the City's
General Plan, the project site is not planned for
agricultural uses. Additionally, the project site is not
included within any existing Williamson Contracts. A site
visit conducted by the City's Environmental Coordinator
confirmed the project site is currently not in agriculture
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production. Therefore, implementation of the proposed
project would not result in adverse impacts to any
agriculture resources.
III. AIR QUALITY
A. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of applicable
Air Quality Attainment Plan or congestion Management
Plan?
Less Than Significant Impact
The project site is located within the South Coast Air
Basin and subject to the requirements of the Clear Air Act
at both the Federal and State level, as implemented by the
South Coast Air Quality Management District. The South
Coast Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) is the primary
planning document to monitor if air quality standards and
objectives are being achieved in the South Coast Air Basin.
The air quality objectives in the AQMP are based upon
population and growth projections provided in regional
planning programs and local general plans. A project could
be in conflict with the AQMP if it results in population
and growth impacts beyond those identified in regional
planning programs and/or local general plans.
The proposed proj ect is consistent with the General Plan.
Implementation of the proposed project would not exceed the
population and traffic growth projections in the General
Plan. Therefore, the proposed proj ect would be considered
to be consistent with the regional and local growth
projections and would not be in conflict with the air
quality objectives established in the South Coast Air
Quality Management Plan.
B. Violate any stationary source air quality standard or
contribute to an existing or proposed air quality
violation?
D. Expose Sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated
As mentioned previously, the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD) regulates air quality in the
South Coast Air Basin. The South Coast Air Basin is
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currently a non-attainment area for carbon monoxide, ozone,
and particulate matter. The SCAQMD considers an air quality
impact to be significant if it exceeds the thresholds
identified in Table AQ-1.
Table AQ-l
EMISSION THRESHOLDS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Project
Pollutant Construction Tons/ Operations
Pounds/Day Quarter Pounds/Day
Carbon Monoxide 550 24.75 550
Reactive Organic
Compounds 75 2.5 55
Nitrogen Oxides 100 2.5 55
Particulate
Matter 150 6.75 150
Long-term Operational Air Quality Impacts
The primary source of long-term operational emissions
associated with the proposed project would be generated by
vehicle travel to and from the project site. A relatively
minor amount of gaseous emissions would also occur from
natural gas and electricity usage. Table AQ-2 identifies
the long-term operational emissions of the proposed
project. As shown in Table AQ-2 long term operational
emissions generated by the proposed project would not
exceed the SCAQMD Thresholds and therefore less than
significant long-term operational impacts would occur.
Table AQ-2
Operational Emissions
RaG NOX CO PmlO SOX
Mobile 2.08 0.06 21. 5 0.03 0.00
Electrical Usage 0.00 0.10 .02 0.00 0.00
Natural Gas Usage 0.00 0.03 0.01 0.00 0.01
Total 2.08 0.19 21. 8 0.03 0.01
SCAQMD Threshold 55 55 550 150 150
Significant Impact No No No No No
Source: SCAQMD CEQA Handbook
Short-term constructed Related Air Quality Impacts
Construction operations associated with the proposed
project would result in short-term increases in particulate
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mater, and to a lesser degree increases in carbon monoxide
and ozone. Peak day construction emissions for most
pollutants arising from construction of the proposed
project would occur during the grading and excavation
phases.
Using the South Coast Air Quality Management District CEQA
Air Quality Handbook as a guideline, the threshold for
potentially significant short-term air quality impacts
would involve the grading of 1,309,000 square feet of area.
Assuming grading of the entire project site, approximately
18,000 square feet of area would be graded. The proposed
grading would be considerably less than the threshold of
significance established by the CEQA Air Quality Handbook.
While the construction of the proposed project would not
exceed SCAQMD thresholds, dust that would be generated by
grading activities could be a nuisance to nearby land uses.
To contain and minimize dust impacts on the project site,
the proposed proj ect would be subj ect to SCAQMD Rule 403.
To ensure the proposed project complies with Fugitive Dust
Rule 403, the following mitigation measures shall be
implemented.
. Grading plans for the proposed project shall reflect
the following notes:
1. All material excavated or graded will be
sufficiently watered to prevent excessive amounts
of dust. Watering with complete coverage shall
occur at least twice daily, once in the late
morning and once after work is done for the day.
2. All clearing and earthwork activities shall cease
during period of high winds (winds greater than
25 mph averaged over one hour) or during Stage 1
or Stage 2 smog episodes.
3. Streets surrounding the proj ect site should be
cleaned at the end of each day of construction.
4. All material transported offsite shall either be
sufficiently watered or securely covered to
prevent excessive amounts of dust.
5. The amount
earthwork
times.
of area
activities
disturbed
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by clearing
minimized at
and
all
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6. Equipment engines shall be maintained in good
condition and in proper tune according to
manufacturer's specifications.
C. Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of
any criteria pollutant for which the project region is
non-attainment under an applicable federal or state
ambient air quality standard?
Less Than Significant Impact
The proposed proj ect would be consistent with the City's
General Plan and the local growth forecasts for the Orange
County sub region and regional emissions budget developed
by the Southern California Association of Governments for
the 1999 Air Quality Management Plan. SCAG has determined
that the air pollution impacts of any project that conforms
to local growth forecasts would be consistent with this
forecast and the regional air quality impacts would be
adequately mitigated by the Plan to a level considered less
than significant.
E. Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number
of people?
Less Than Significant Impact
The long-term operation of the proposed proj ect would not
generate significant objectionable odors to the public.
Short-term construction operations could emit objectionable
odors. However, they would be short - term and would not be
considered significant.
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
A. Have a substantial adverse impact, 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 or U. S. Fish
and Wildlife Services?
B. Have a substantial adverse impact on any riparian habitat
or natural community identified in local or regional
plans, policies, and regulations or by the California
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Department of Fish and game or U. S . Fish and Wildlife
Service?
C. Adversely impact federally protected wetlands either
individually or in combination with the known or probable
impacts of other activities through direct removal,
filling hydrological interruption, or other means?
D. Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting
biological resources, such as tree preservation policy or
ordinance?
No Impact
The project site is situated within an urban setting.
According to the California Department of Fish and Game
Natural Diversity Data Base and the City's Updated General
Plan Land Use Element FEIR 97-01, there are no sensitive
biological resources located on or within the nearby
vicinity of the project site. Therefore, implementation of
the proposed project would not result in any adverse
impacts to any sensitive biological resources.
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES
A.
Cause a substantial
of a historical
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adverse change in the significance
resource as defined in Section
No Impact
According to the Santa Ana Local Register of
Structures and the Federal Register of
Structures, there are no historically significant
located on the project site.
Historical
Historical
structures
B.
Cause a substantial adverse change in the
of a unique archaeological resource
Section 15064.5?
significance
pursuant to
C. Directly or indirectly disturb or destroy a unique
paleontogical resource or site?
D. Disturb any human remains, including those interred
outside of formal cemeteries.
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Less Than Significant Impact
According to the City's General Plan Land Use Element EIR
there are no known cultural resources on the project site.
The project site is currently improved. The probability for
the discovery of unknown cultural resources during
construction operations would be low.
VI. GEOLOGY/SOILS
A-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?
No Impact
According to the Seismic Hazard Zone Map, the project site
is not located within a current Alquist-Priolo Earthquake
Fault Zone for fault surface rupture hazard. The surface
traces of any active or potentially active faults are not
known to pass directly through or extend towards the project
si te. Therefore, the potential for surface rupture due to
faulting occurring beneath the site during the design life
of the proposed project would be considered low.
A-2. Strong Seismic Ground shaking?
Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated
The project site is situated within a highly active seismic
region of southern California. A total of 38 active faults
have been identified within an approximate 60-mile radius
of the City of Santa Ana. The NewportjInglewood Fault
located approximately 7 miles from the City would be
considered to be one of the most dominant faults in regard
to potential seismic shaking impacts. The project site
could potentially be subj ect to a maximum 7.0 earthquake
from the NewportjInglewood fault. A seismic event of this
scale could potentially result significant damage to the
proposed project. However, the seismic risks at the project
si te would not be considered significantly different from
other areas in the southern California region. Through the
City's development review process, the proposed project
would be required to prepare a site-specific geologic study
that addresses the seismic constraints on the project site
and the building load requirements of the project.
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Additionally, the proposed project would be subject to the
seismic safety standards of the Uniform Building Code.
Preparation of the geologic study and compliance with the
Uniform Building Code would reduce potential seismic hazard
impacts to a level considered less than significant.
Mitigation Measure
. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the
applicant shall prepare a site-specific geotechnical
report that addresses seismic constraints,
liquefaction potential, soil conditions, project
building load requirements and identifies design
recommendations to ensure the geotechnical stability
of the project.
A-3. Seismic-related ground failure, including
liquefaction?
Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated
Soil liquefaction occurs when loose soil deposits below the
water table are subjected to large ground accelerations
generated from seismic events. Liquefaction is generally
known to occur in saturated cohesionless soils at depths
shallower than about 50-feet.
The City's General Plan Land Use Element FEIR 97-01
provides a broad overview of liquefaction risks in the
City. According to the City's General Plan Land Use Element
FEIR 97-01, the project site is considered to have Medium
to High potential for liquefaction hazard impacts. However,
site-specific geotechnical studies would need to be
prepared to determine the onsite liquefaction risks on the
project site. Through the City's development review
process, the proposed project would be required to prepare
a site-specific geotechnical study that addresses the
liquefaction constraints on the project site and the
building load requirements of the proj ect. Additionally,
the proposed project would be subject to the seismic safety
standards of the Uniform Building Code. Preparation of the
site-specific geotechnical report and compliance with the
Uniform Building Code would reduce potential liquefaction
hazard impacts to a level considered less than significant.
Mitigation Measure
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. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the
applicant shall prepare a site-specific geotechnical
report that addresses seismic constraints,
liquefaction potential, soil conditions, project
building load requirements and identifies design
recommendations to ensure the geotechnical stability
of the project.
A-4. Landslides
No Impact
The project area is flat without any topographical relief.
According to City's General Plan Land Use Element FEIR 97-
01, there are no landslide planes or slopes on the project
site. Therefore, implementation of the proposed project
would not result in adverse impacts in regards to
landslides.
B. Would the project result in substantial soil erosion
or the loss of topsoil?
Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated
Erosion refers to the removal of soil from exposed bedrock
surfaces by water or wind. The effects of erosion are
intensified with an increase in slope, the narrowing of
runoff channels and by the removal of groundcover, which
leaves the soil exposed. Construction operations for the
proposed project would require the grading of onsite soils.
The uncovered soils on the proj ect site could potentially
result in erosion and sedimentation impacts to onsite and
offsite drainage facilities. This potential impact could
increase during periods of rain. To reduce potential
erosion impacts to a level considered less than
significant, the following mitigation measure would be
implemented.
Mitigation Measure
.
Prior to issuance of a grading permit the project
applicant shall submit for review and approval a
surface drainage/grading/erosion control plan prepared
by a registered Civil Engineer, showing the direction
and means of flow to the adjacent street. The plan is
to include existing and proposed elevations at and
adjacent to all property lines. Drainage routed to the
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street must be directed beneath the sidewalk and
through the curb.
C. Would the project result in the loss of a unique
geological feature?
No Impact
According to the City's General Plan Land Use Element FEIR
97-01 the proposed project does not contain any unique
geologic features. Therefore, implementation of the
proposed project would not result in adverse impacts to any
unique geologic feature.
D. In the project located on strata 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 spreading, subsidence, liquefaction
or collapse?
Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated
The City's General Plan Land Use Element FEIR 97-01
provides a broad characterization of soil conditions in the
City. According to the City's General Plan Land Use Element
FEIR 97-01 the project site consists of Mocho Loam Soils
that have low shrink/swell potential, high potential for
corrosion of uncoated steel and low potential for corrosion
of concrete. Based on the soil conditions on the project
site, the proposed project would be geotechnically
feasible. However, a site-specific geotechnical study would
need to be prepared to evaluate the project site specific
soil conditions and the project building load requirements.
Through the City's development review process, the proposed
project would be required to prepare a geotechnical report
that address and identifies the geologic conditions on the
project site, building load requirements of the project and
design recommendations to ensure the geologic stability of
the project.
Mitigation Measure
.
Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the
applicant shall prepare a site-specific geotechnical
report that addresses seismic constraints,
liquefaction potential, soil conditions, project
building load requirements and identifies design
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recommendations to ensure the geotechnical stability
of the project.
E.
Where sewers are
wastewater is the
of septic tanks
systems?
not available for the disposal of
soil capable of supporting the use
or alternative wastewater disposal
No Impact
The project site is located within urban setting where
sewer service is available. The proposed project would not
require septic tanks or alternative disposal systems.
VII. HAZARDS/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
A. Create a significant hazard to
environment through the routine
disposal of hazardous materials?
the public
transport,
or the
use or
B. Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely
hazardous materials, substance or waste within one-
quarter mile of an existing or proposed school?
Less than Significant Impact
The operation of the proposed project would not involve the
routine transportation, handling or storage of large
quantities of hazardous materials or waste or the emission
of hazardous emissions. The construction operations and the
long-term operations associated with the proposed project
could potentially involve the handling of incidental
amounts of hazardous materials, such as solvents, oils, and
paints. However, the quantities would be minimal and would
not pose a hazard to the public.
C. Be located on a site which is located on a list of
hazardous material sites compiles pursuant to
Government Code Section 659662.5 and, as a result,
would it create a significant hazard to the public or
the environment?
No Impact
The project site was the former location of a service
station. The service station was demolished in 1991.
According to the City of Santa Ana Fire Department a
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Closure Letter was issued by the City in 1994 for the
removal of the underground storage tanks. The issuance of
the Closure Letter indicates that no residual contamination
is located on the project site.
D. For a project located within an airport land use plan
or where such a plan has not been adopted, within two
miles where a public airport or public use airport,
would the project result in a safety hazard for people
residing or working in the project area?
No Impact
According to the Orange County Airport Environs Land Use
Plan, the project site is not located within an accident
potential zone, clear zone or FAA Notification Area.
Implementation of the proposed project would not pose a
hazard to people working or residing within the project
area.
VIII. HYDROLOGY/WATER QUALITY
A. Violate Regional Water Quality Control Board water
quality standards or waste discharge requirements?
I. Resulting an increase in pollutant discharges to
receiving waters?
J. Result in significant alteration of receiving water
quality during or following construction.
E. Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?
K. Could the proposed project result in increased erosion
downstream?
N. Tributary to an already impaired water body, as listed
on the Clean Water Act Section 303(d) list. If so, can
it result in an increase in any pollutant of which the
body is already impaired?
o. Tributary to other environmentally sensitive areas? If
so, can it exacerbate already existing sensitive
conditions?
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P. Have a potentially significant environmental impact or
surface water quality to either marine, fresh or
wetland waters?
R. Cause or contribute to an exceedance of applicable
surface or groundwater receiving water quality
objectives or degradation of beneficial uses?
S. Impact aquatic, wetland or riparian habitat?
Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated
The project site is located within the Lower Santa Ana
River Watershed. The water quality within the watershed is
under the jurisdiction of the Santa Ana Regional Water
Quality Control Board and subject to the objectives, water
quality standards and Best Management Practice requirements
established in the Santa Ana River Basin Plan and the
Orange County Drainage Area Management Plan. The City of
Santa Ana implements the goals, objectives and requirements
of the Basin Plan and Drainage Area Management Plan through
the City's Local Implementation Plan.
The project site storm water flows would be conveyed by
sheet flow northwesterly to an underground storm drain
along Fairhaven Avenue to Santiago Creek and then to the
Santa Ana River before ultimately discharging into the
Pacific Ocean. The Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control
Board has identified the mouth of the Santa Ana River at
the Pacific Ocean as an impaired water body.
Short-Term Construction Related Water Quality Impacts
During construction operations there is the potential that
surface water runoff could be degraded. If the degraded
surface water runoff is conveyed into the local storm drain
system, potential adverse water quality impacts could occur
to downstream receiving waters. To minimize potential
construction related water quality impacts, the proposed
project would be required to prepare and implement an
erosion control plan.
Long Term Operational Water Quality Impacts
The primary concern
with the operation
urban runoff. Urban
for water quality pollutants associated
of the proposed proj ect would be from
runoff is defined as runoff that occurs
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during periods that are not usually associated with
rainfall, and are most commonly produced from landscaping
irrigation, leaking pipes, and water used to wash off
surfaces tributary to the street. Since urban runoff
usually originates in the street, they commonly contain
many common pollutants found in streets such as oil and
grease and sediment. Additionally, adverse water quality
impacts could occur from rain events when sediment, grease
and oil on roadways and parking lots are flushed into the
local storm drain system. Currently, the project site does
not contain any structural Best Management Practices, which
could potentially decrease the amounts of pollutants from
entering the storm drain system. Uncontrolled urban runoff
generated from the project site could result in adverse
water quality impacts to downstream receiving waters.
The proposed proj ect involves the development of restaurant
uses on the proj ect site. Commercial kitchens could
potentially produce grease as a by-product of their
operation. If not properly disposed of, the grease could
potentially create blockage of sewer lines, which could
result in damages to both public and private property and
potentially resulting in adverse water quality impacts. To
reduce potential water quality impacts to a level considered
less than significant, the following mitigation measure
shall be implemented.
Mitigation Measure
· Prior to the issuance of a grading permit the
applicant shall submit and have approved a surface
drainage/utility plan that depicts all applicable Site
Design structural Source Control and Treatment Control
Best Management Practices in accordance with the
Orange County Drainage Area Management Plan and the
City of Santa Ana Local Implementation Plan.
· Prior to the issuance of a grading permit the
applicant shall provide two copies of the Water
Quality Management Plan that include the following:
a. Site Assessment
b. Site Design BMP's
c. Applicable Routine Source Control BMP's
d. Mechanisms by which funding for long-term operation
and maintenance of all structural BMP's shall be
provided.
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e. Selecting and sizing the Treatment Control BMP's
f. Operation and Maintenance Plan to describe the
long-term operation and maintenance requirements of
all applicable structural BMP's and to identify the
entity in charge of implementation.
.
Prior to issuance of bui lding permits,
shall provide payment of the Federal
Protection Enterprise Fee.
the applicant
Clean Water
. Building plans shall reflect that the kitchen for the
proposed project shall be fitted with a grease
interceptor to the size and capacity as designated by
the City of Santa.Ana Building Division.
B. 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 level.
Q. Have a potentially significant adverse impact on
groundwater quality?
No Impact
The long-term operation of the proposed project would not
have any impact on groundwater supplies. The proposed
project would not interfere with ground water recharge
because the site is not located in an area that is known to
recharge the ground water system. Additionally,
construction operations associated with the proposed
project would not require dewatering operations that would
encroach into the underground water basin.
C. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the
site or area, including through the alteration of the
course of stream or river, or substantially increase the
rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner, which would
result in flooding on or off-site?
D. Create or contribute runoff water which, would exceed the
capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage
systems or provide substantial additional sources of
polluted run-off?
L. Result in increased impervious surfaces and associated
runoff?
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M. Create a significant adverse environmental impact to
drainage patterns due to changes in runoff flow rates or
volumes.
Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated
The project site is located within an urbanized area with
improved drainage facilities. Based on preliminary analysis
of drainage conditions and facilities on the project site
and surrounding area, the City's Public Works Department
has indicated that it is feasible that existing drainage
facilities within the project area would be able to
adequately drain the proposed project. To ensure the
existing drainage facilities are adequate the following
mitigation measure shall be implemented.
Mitigation Measure
. Prior to issuance of grading permits the project
applicant shall submit a final run-off evaluation for
review and approval showing the existing and proposed
facilities and methods of draining the site without
exceeding the capacity of any street or adjacent storm
drain facility.
F. Place housing within a 100-year floodplain, as mapped
on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance
Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map?
G. Place housing within a IOO-year floodplain, as mapped
on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance
Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map?
H. Place within a 100-year floodplain structures which
would impede or redirect flood flows?
No Impact
According to the Flood Rate Insurance Map 0602320163H, the
project site is located within Flood Zone X and not subject
to 100-year flood risks. Implementation of the proposed
project would not increase the risk of flooding.
IX. LAND USE/PLANNING
A.
Physically divide an established community?
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Less than Significant Impact
The project site is surrounded by commercial land uses.
Additionally, within the nearby vicinity are multiple
family land uses. The proposed project would be compatible
with the other commercial 1 and uses in the area and would
provide supporting neighbor commercial uses to the multiple
family land uses. The proposed project would not
physically divide any established community and would be
compatible with other existing land uses in the area.
B. Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or
regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the
project adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating an environmental effect?
Less Than Significant Impact
The project site has a General Plan land use designation of
General Commercial (GC). Under the current General Plan
designation a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) up to 0.5 would be
permitted. The proposed project would have a FAR of 0.15
and would be consistent with the intent General Commercial
designation.
The project site has a current zoning designation of
Single-Family Residence (R1). Under the R-1 zoning,
commercial land uses are not permitted. Additionally, the
R-1 zoning is not a correlating land use with the existing
General Commercial General Plan designation on the proj ect
site.
As part of the proposed proj ect the proj ect applicant is
requesting a zone change from Single Family Residential (R-
1) to Arterial Commercial (C-S). The proposed project would
be consistent with the intent of the Arterial Commercial
zoning and would be a correlating land use with the
Community Commercial General Plan designation on the
project site.
C. Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan
or natural community plan?
No Impact
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According to the City's General Plan Land Use Element EIR,
the project site is not included within any habitat
conservation plan or any natural community conservation
plan.
X. MINERAL RESOURCES
A. 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?
No Impact
According to the City's General Plan Land Use Element FEIR
97-1 there are no areas in Santa Ana that are designated as
significant Mineral Aggregate Resource Areas. Therefore,
implementation of the proposed project would not result in
the loss of any regionally or locally important mineral
resource.
XI. NOISE
Noise Standards
The project site is located within the City of Santa Ana
and subject to noise standards and guidelines in the
General Plan Noise Element and Municipal Code Noise
Ordinance.
Noise Element
The primary purpose of the City of Santa Ana Noise Element
is to prevent significant increases in noise levels in the
community, to minimize the adverse effects of existing
noise sources and to site proposed land uses in areas that
are compatible with the noise environment. In accordance
with the Noise Element, the City has adopted noise
standards and guidelines for land use planning. These
guidelines for exterior noise levels are presented in Table
N-l.
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Table N-l
City Of Santa Ana Land Use Guidelines For Exterior Noise
Land Use Noise Level (dBA CNEL or Ldn)
Desirable Maximum Acceptable
Maximum
Low Density 55 65
Residential
Medium Density 60 65
Residential
High Density 65 70
Residential
Schools 60 70
Commercial, Office 65 75
Industrial 70 75
Noise Ordinance
The City also regulates noise though Chapter 18, Article VI
of the Municipal Code Noise Ordinance. The Noise Ordinance
presents permissible noise intrusion levels and sets
exterior and interior noise standards for different times
of the day and night. Additionally, the Noise Ordinance
recognizes that some forms of noise are required for urban
development. Section 18-314 (e) of the Municipal Code Noise
Ordinance exempts noise sources associated with
construction, repair, remodeling, or grading of any real
property, provided said activities take place between the
hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday,
and no construction activity any time on Sundays or federal
holidays.
Threshold of Significance
A project is considered to result in significant noise
impacts when it exposes persons to noise levels that exceed
the noise levels in Table N-1 or when a permanent increase
in ambient noise levels of 3db or greater occurs when the
existing CNEL is 65dB or greater. Additionally, a
significant impact could occur when the stationary noise
source of a project is in conflict with the City's Noise
Ordinance.
Less Than Significant Impact
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A. Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels
in excess of standards established in local general
plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of
other agencies.
C. A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise
levels in the project vicinity above levels existing
without the project.
To increase the existing levels of traffic noise within the
project area by 3dBA, a doubling of the existing traffic
volumes would have to occur. The proposed project would
generate 545 daily vehicle trips with 39 occurring in the
AM Peak Hour and 39 occurring in the PM Peak Hour. The
amount of traffic generated by the proposed project would
not double the existing traffic volumes in the project and
would not increase the existing noise levels within the
project area by 3 dBA. Therefore, implementation of the
proposed project would not significantly increase noise
levels within the project area.
According to the General Plan Land Use Element FEIR 97-01,
at 50-feet from the centerline of Grand Ave, the noise
level would be 69.5 CNEL at the projects landscape setback.
Presently, the General Plan allows the sitting of
commercial uses in areas exposed to noise levels up to 75
CNEL. Therefore, the proposed project would not be subject
to significant noise impacts.
B. Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive
groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels?
Less Than Significant Impact
The proposed project would require conventional
construction equipment and building practices. No
significant ground borne noise impacts or ground borne
vibration impacts would be associated with the proposed
project.
D. A substantial temporary or periodic increase in
ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above
levels existing without project.
Less Than Significant Impact
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construction activities and construction equipment staging
operations associated with the proposed project would
result in a short-term increase in ambient noise levels
within the project area. Table N-2 identifies what the
noise levels would be for different construction equipment.
TABLE N-2
NOISE LEVELS GENERATED BY TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
Suggested Sound
Range of Sound Levels for
Levels Measured Analysis (dBA at
Type of Equipment (dBA at 50 feet) 50 feet)
Pile Drivers, 12,000 to 81 to 96 93
18,000 ft-1b/blow
Rock Drills 83 to 99 96
Jack Hammers 75 to 85 82
Pneumatic Tools 78 to 88 85
Pumps 68 to 80 77
Dozers 85 to 90 88
Tractor 77 to 82 80
Front-End Loaders 86 to 90 88
Hydraulic Backhoe 81 to 90 86
Hydraulic Excavators 81 to 90 86
Graders 79 to 89 86
Air Compressors 76 to 86 86
Trucks 81 to 87 86
To minimize potential construction-related noise impacts to
a level considered less than significant, the project would
be required to comply with City's Noise Ordinance. The
Noise Ordinance would limit construction activity between
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Saturday, and not
permitted on Sundays or Federal Holidays. To ensure the
project complies with the Noise Ordinance, the following
mitigation measure shall be implemented.
Mitigation Measure
. Demolition Plans, Grading Plans and Building Plans for
the proposed project shall note that construction
activities on the project site shall take place
between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday
through Saturday and no construction activity on
Sundays or federal holidays.
. Demolition Plans, Grading Plans and Building Plans
shall note "No construction equipment on the project
site shall operate including warming up until after
7:00 a.m. "
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E. For a project located within an airport land use plan
or where such a plan has not been adopted, within two
miles of a public airport or public use airport, would
the project expose people residing or working in the
project area to excessive noise levels?
No Impact
According to the Orange County Airport Environs Land Use
Plan, the project site is not located within an area that
is subject to high levels of aircraft noise.
XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING
A. Induce substantial population growth in an area,
either directly or indirectly through extension of
roads or other infrastructure.
B. Displace substantial numbers of existing housing,
necessitating the construction of replacement housing
elsewhere.
C. Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating
the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
Less Than Significant Impact
The proposed project is an infill project and would not
involve the construction new major roadways or
infrastructure that would indirectly facilitate additional
growth within the project area.
The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan.
Implementation of the proposed project would not induce
additional population growth into the area beyond local and
regional growth projections.
The project site is currently vacant and not compatible for
single family residential development. Implementation of
the proposed project would displace any existing households
or eliminate future housing opportunities.
XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES
Fire Protection: Less than Significant Impact
The Santa Ana Fire Department would provide fire protection
and emergency medical services for the proposed project.
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According to the Santa Ana Fire Department, implementation
of the proposed project would not significantly increase
the demands for fire protection services over current
levels of demand within the project area and that under
existing levels of manpower and equipment, they would have
the ability to provide adequate fire protection services.
Additionally, through the City's development review
process, the fire department has reviewed and determined
that the proposed project would provide adequate fire
protection facilities and services.
Police Protection: Less Than Significant Impacts
The Santa Ana Police Department would provide police
protection services for the proposed project. According to
the Santa Ana Police Department, implementation of the
proposed project would not significantly increase the
demand for police protection services over current levels
of demand within the project area and that under existing
levels of manpower and equipment, they would have the
ability to provide adequate police protection services.
Schools: Less Than Significant Impact
The project site is within the boundaries of the Orange
Unified School District (OUSD). The proposed project would
not directly generate a demand for additional school
services. However, the project would be subject to school
impact fees to address cumulative impacts within OUSD. To
help fund new construction of school facilities, OUSD has
an adopted school impact fee of $.36 per square feet per
square foot of commercial area. The payment of fees to the
district would mitigate impacts on school services to a
level considered less than significant.
Parks, Other Public Facilities: Less Than Significant
Impact
The City of Santa Ana presently operates 35 facilities
within its parks and recreation network, along with several
public school grounds. The park and recreation facilities
within the City of Santa Ana include 342.5 acres of lands,
which is equivalent to approximately one acre per 1,000
residents. According to the City's General Plan Land Use
Element EIR, the City's current goal for parkland is 2.0
acres per 1,000 residents. Based on the Cities current
parkland goal and existing parkland to population ratio,
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additional parkland is needed to meet the park needs of the
community.
The proposed project would not directly generate additional
population in the City that would further contribute to the
imbalance parkland to population ratio in the City.
Additionally, it is anticipated that the proposed project
would have a minimal amount of employees. It would be
unlikely that that the employees would be from other areas
and would relocate into Santa Ana. Therefore,
implementation of the proposed project would result in less
than significant to park and recreation facilities.
XIV. RECREATION
A. Would the project increase the use of existing
neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational
facilities such that substantial physical
deterioration of the facility would occur or be
accelerated?
B. Does the project include recreational facilities or
require the construction or expansion of recreational
facilities, which might have an adverse physical
effect on the environment.
Less Than Significant Impact
As discussed in Section XIII, implementation of the
proposed project would not significantly increase the
demands for existing recreation facilities or generate the
demand for additional recreation facilities.
xv. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC
A. Cause an increase in traffic, which is substantial in
relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of
the street system?
B. Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level
of service standard established by the county
congestion management agency for designated roads or
highways?
Less Than Significant Impact
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The proposed project would generate 545 daily vehicle trips
with 39 occurring in the AM Peak Hour and 39 occurring in
the PM Peak Hour. The projected traffic trips would be
consistent with the traffic projections within the City's
General Plan Circulation Element. The Public Works
Department has determined that implementation of the
proposed project would not result in significant project-
related traffic impacts or individually or cumulatively
exceed any required level of service established by the
City or by the County's Congestion Management Program. To
provide for regional transportation impacts the proposed
project would be subject transportation system improvement
fees.
C. Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including
either an increase in traffic levels or a change in
location that results in substantial safety risks?
No Impact
The proposed project involves the construction and
operation of a single-story restaurant/retail building.
Implementation of the proposed project would not result in
any changes to air traffic patterns. The proposed project
would not result in any substantial safety risks related to
aircraft traffic.
D. Substantially increase hazards to a design feature
Less Than Significant Impact
Construction operations associated with the proposed
project could result in a short-term increase of
construction traffic volumes within the project area.
However, the increased level of construction traffic is not
expected to significantly increase vehicle or pedestrian
hazards within the project area.
E. Result in inadequate emergency access
Less Than Significant Impact
As part of the City's development review process, the Fire
Department has reviewed the proposed project for potential
impacts in regards to emergency access. The Fire Department
has determined that adequate emergency access would be
provided.
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F. Result in inadequate parking capacity
Less Than Significant Impact
The proposed project would comply with the City's parking
requirements for restaurant and retail uses. No adverse
parking impacts would be associated with implementation of
the proposed project.
G. Conflict with adopted policies supporting alternative
transportation
No Impact
The proposed project would not be in conflict with any
adopted policies regarding alternative modes of
transportation. Implementation of the proposed project
would not displace existing public transportation
facilities.
XVI. UTILITIES
A. Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the
applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board?
B. 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?
E. Result in the determination 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 providers existing commitments.
Less Than Significant Impact
The City of Santa Ana and the Orange County Sanitation
District (OCSD) would provide wastewater service to the
project site. The project area is improved with sewer
facilities. A system of local and regional sewer lines
would convey wastewater flows to OCSD Reclamation Plant 1
in the City of Fountain Valley. The treatment plant treats
approximately 90 million gallons per day.
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Implementation of the proposed project would increase the
City's wastewater demand by 200 gallons per day. The
proposed project is consistent with the City's General plan
and the water demands of the proposed project are accounted
for in the City's Urban Water Management Plan. According to
the Water Department, there would be no adverse impacts
associated with providing wastewater service to the
project. Additionally, the City's Water Department
indicates that that there would available capacity in the
existing sewer lines to accommodate the proposed project.
The project would be subject to sewer connection fees with
the City and the Orange County Sanitation District.
The wastewater flows generated from the proposed project
would provide an incidental increase in the amount of
wastewater flows to the Reclamation Plant No. 1 and would
have less than a significant impact on wastewater treatment
facilities.
c. Require or result in the construction of new storm
water drainage facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant effects.
Less Than Significant Impact
The project site is situated within an area that is
currently improved with drainage facilities. Implementation
of the proposed project would not significantly increase
the amount of surface water runoff generated from the
project site. Implementation of the proposed project would
not require the construction of new drainage facilities
that would impact the environment.
D. Are sufficient water supplies available to serve the
project from existing entitlements and resources or
are new or expanded entitlements needed?
Less Than Significant Impact
The proposed project would increase the City's domestic
water demand by approximately 220 gallons per day. The
proposed project is consistent with the City's Urban Water
Management Plan. Through the City's development review
process, the Public Works Department has indicated that the
City would have the ability to provide adequate water
service to the project site. No adverse impacts in regards
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to the provision of adequate water service would be
associated with the proposed project.
F. Is the project served by a landfill with sufficient
permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid
waste disposal needs?
G. Comply with federal, state and local statutes and
regulations related to solid waste?
Less Than Significant Impact
The City of Santa Ana would provide solid waste collection
services to the project site. Solid waste is transported to
the Environmental Service transfer station in Irvine, and
then taken to the Bowerman Landfill. The Bowerman Landfill
is permitted to accept 8,500 tons per day and is
anticipated to close in year 2024.
As part of the General Plan, the City of Santa Ana has
prepared a Source Reduction and Recycling Element to divert
fifty percent of the City's solid waste generated from
landfill disposal. The City has implemented several waste
reduction programs including green waste programs, source
reduction programs, and recycling programs.
According to the California Integrated Waste Management
Board, the proposed project would generate an additional 14
pounds per day of solid waste. The increases in solid waste
would be considered minor in comparison to the 8,500 tons
of solid waste taken to the Bowerman Landfill daily.
Additionally, the proposed project would be required to
comply with the Cities waste reduction programs.
XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
A. Does the project have the potential to degrade the
quality of the environment, substantially reduce the
habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining
levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the range of
a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of California
history or prehistory.
No Impact
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Implementation of the proposed project would not
substantially reduce the habitat of fish, wildlife species,
or historic structures in that no fish, wildlife
populations or historic structures are known to exist on
the project site.
B. Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited but cumulatively considerable?
Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated
Implementation of the proposed project would not result in
significant cumulati ve impacts. The proj ect' s incremental
contribution would not be cumulatively considerable because
the proposed project would comply with the applicable
requirements of the uniform building code, conditions of
approval, mitigation measures and applicable City
Ordinances, which provide specific requirements that would
avoid any significant cumulative impacts within the project
area.
C. Does the project have environmental effects, which
will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings
either directly or indirectly?
Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated Incorporated
The proposed project involves the construction and
operation of a restaurant and retail land uses. The project
would not have any direct or indirect adverse impacts on
human beings. Mitigation measures have been required for
the construction and operation of the proposed project to
insure that the project would not have a direct or indirect
adverse significant impact to human beings or the
environment.
XVIII DETERMINATION
Based upon the evidence in light of the whole record
documented in the above environmental evaluation and cited
references, I find that the proposed project could not have
a significant effect on the environment and a Mitigated
Negative Declaration has been prepared.
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XVIV REFERENCES
City of Santa Ana General Plan, September 1982
City of Santa Ana General Plan Land Use Element EIR, SC No.
97071058, October 1997,
Environmental Impact Report for the General Plan Land Use
Element, August 1997
City of Santa Ana Zoning Ordinance, December 1998
South Coast Air Quality Management District CEQA Air
Quality Handbook, 1993
California Environmental Quality Act Statues and
Guidelines, 2001
Site Visit by Dan Bott Environmental Coordinator, March
2004
National Register of Historical Resources
City of Santa Ana Local List of Historical Resources
California Department of Fish and Game Natural Diversity
Data Base
Orange County Airport Environs Land Use Plan
Flood Rate Insurance Map 0602320163H
City of Santa Ana Noise Ordinance
City of Santa Ana Development Review Committee
California Department of Conservation Farmland Mapping and
Monitoring Program
Seismic Hazard Zone Map
Personal Communication, Jay Bento, Santa Ana Fire
Department, August 2005
XX. PREPARERS
Dan Bott, City of Santa Ana Environmental Coordinator
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Grand Avenue Starbucks/commercial Development
Mitigation Monitoring Program ER 2003-262
Mitigation Measure I Agency Approval
Prior to Grading Permits
Grading plans for the proposed Planning/Building
project shall reflect the
following notes:
1. All material
excavated or graded
will be sufficiently
watered to prevent
excessive amounts of
dust. Watering with
complete coverage
shall occur at least
twice daily, once in
the late morning and
once after work is
done for the day.
2. All clearing and
earthwork activities
shall cease during
period of high winds
(winds greater than
25 mph averaged over
one hour) or during
Stage 1 or Stage 2
smog episodes.
3. Streets surrounding
the project site
should be cleaned at
the end of each day
of construction.
4. All material
transported off site
shall either be
sufficiently watered
or securely covered
to prevent excessive
amounts of dust.
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5. The amount of area
disturbed by clearing
and earthwork
activities shall be
minimized at all
times.
6. Equipment engines
shall be maintained
in good condition and
in proper tune
according to
manufacturer's
specifications.
Prior to the issuance of Planning/Building
grading permits, the applicant
shall prepare a site-specific
geotechnical report that
addresses seismic constraints,
liquefaction potential, soil
conditions, project building
load requirements and
identifies design
recommendations to ensure the
geotechnical stability of the
project.
Prior to issuance of a grading Public Works
permit the project applicant
shall submit for review and
approval a surface
drainage/grading/erosion
control plan prepared by a
registered Civil Engineer,
showing the direction and means
of flow to the adjacent street.
The plan is to include existing
and proposed elevations at and
adjacent to all property lines.
Drainage routed to the street
must be directed beneath the
sidewalk and through the curb.
Prior
grading
to the
permit
issuance of a
the applicant
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shall submit and have approved
a surface drainage/utility plan
that depicts all applicable
Site Design structural Source
Control and Treatment Control
Best Management Practices in
accordance with the Orange
County Drainage Area Management
Plan and the City of Santa Ana
Local Implementation Plan.
Prior to the issuance of a Public Works
grading permit the applicant
shall provide two copies of the
Water Quality Management Plan
that include the following:
a. Site Assessment
b. Site Design BMP's
c. Applicable Routine
Source Control BMP's
d. Mechanisms by which
funding for long-term
operation and
maintenance of all
structural BMP's shall
be provided.
e. Selecting and
the Treatment
BMP's
f. Operation
Maintenance
describe the
operation
maintenance
requirements of all
applicable structural
BMP's and to identify
the entity in charge of
implementation.
sizing
Control
and
Plan to
long-term
and
Prior to issuance of grading
permits the project applicant
shall submit a final run-off
evaluation for review and
approval showing the existing
and proposed facilities and
Public Works
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methods of draining the site
without exceeding the capacity
of any street or adjacent storm
drain facility.
Grading Plans and Building Planning/Building
Plans for the proposed project
shall note that construction
activities on the project site
shall take place between the
hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00
p.m. Monday through Saturday
and no construction activity on
Sundays or federal holidays.
Grading Plans and Building Planning/Building
Plans shall note "No
construction equipment on the
project site shall operate
including warming up until
after 7:00 a.m. "
Prior to Buildine Permits
Prior to issuance of building Public Works
permits, the applicant shall
provide payment of the Federal
Clean Water Protection
Enterprise Fee.
Building plans shall reflect Planning/Building
that the kitchen for the
proposed project shall be
fitted with a grease
interceptor to the size and
capacity as designated by the
City of Santa Ana Building
Division.
Grading Plans and Building Planning/Building
Plans for the proposed project
shall note that construction
activities on the project site
shall take place between the
hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00
p.m. Monday through Saturday
and no construction activity on
Sundays or federal holidays.
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Grading Plans and Building
Plans shall note "No
construction equipment on the
project site shall operate
including warming up until
after 7:00 a.m."
Planning/Building
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PLANNING DIVISION
I. Project Title: Grand Avenue Commercial Development
III.
II. Project Numbers: ER 2003-262
Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Santa Ana Planning Division
P.O. Box 1988 (M-20)
Santa Ana, CA 92702
IV.
Environmental Coordinator and Phone Number: Dan Bott
(714) 667-2719
V. Project Location: 2701 North Grand Avenue
Environmental Determination
A. 0
On the basis of this initial evaluation, I find that:
B. ~
C. 0
D.D
E. 0
F. 0
The proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment and a NEGATIVE
DECLARATION will be prepared.
Although the proposed project cculd have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant
effect in this case because revisions to the project have been made by or agreed to by the applicant. A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
The proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT is required.
Although the proposed project cculd have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially
significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR (EIR No. -) pursuant to applicable
standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation
measures that are imposed upon the project, nothing further is required.
Pursuant to Secfion 15164 of the CEOA Guidelines, an EIR (EIR No. - ) has been prepared earlier and only
minor technical changes or additions are necessary to make the previous EIR adequate and these changes do
not raise important new issues about the significant effects on the environment. An ADDENDUM to the EIR
shall be prepared.
Pursuant to Section 15162 of the CEOA Guidelines, an EIR (EIR No. - ) has been prepared earlier; however,
subsequent proposed changes in the project and/or new informafion of substanfial importance will cause one
or more significant effects no previously discussed. A SUBSEQUENT EIR shall be prepared.
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Auoust 31. 2005
Date
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Evaluation of Environmental Impacts:
I. A brief explanation is required for ali answers except "No Impacf' answers that are adequately supported
by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impacf'
answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does
not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No
Impacf' answer should be explained where it is based On project-specific factors as well as general
standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific
screening analysis).
II. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on-site,
cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational
impacts.
III. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is significant. If
there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is
required.
IV. "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation
measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impacf' to a "Less than Significant Impacf'.
The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefty explain how they reduce the effect to
a less than significant level.
Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Issues & Supporting Information Sources Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
I. Aesthetics - Would the project:
A. Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? 0 0 0 M
B. Damage scenic resources, including but not limited 0 0 0 %
to, trees, rock outpourings and historic buildings
within a state highway?
C. Substantially degrade the existing visual character ~
or quality of the site and its surroundings? 0 0 0
D. Create a new source of substantial light or glare
which would adversely affect day or nighttime views ~
in the area? 0 0 0
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
II. Agricultural Resources - In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant
environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site
Assessment Model prepared by the California Department of Conservation as an optional model to use in
assessing impacts on agricultural farmland. Would the project:
A. Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland or
Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland) to
non-agricultural use? (The Farmland Mapping and
Monitoring Program in the California Resources
Agency, Department of Conservation, maintains
detailed maps of these and other categories of
farmland.)
B. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use or a
Williamson Contract?
C. Involve other changes in the existing environment
which, due to their location or nature, could
individually or cumulatively result in loss of
Farmland, to non-agricultural use?
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III. Air Quality - Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or
pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following detenminations. Would the project:
A. conftict with or obstruct implementation of
applicable Air Quality Attainment Plan or Congestion
Management Plan?
B. Violate any stationary source air quality standard or
ccntribute to an existing or proposed air quality
violation?
C. Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase
of any criteria pollutant for which the project region
is non-attainment under an applicable federal or
state ambient air quality standard (including
releasing emission which exceed quantitative
thresholds for ozone precursors)?
D. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
ccncentrations?
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E.
Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial
number of people?
IV. Biological Resources - Would the project:
A.
Have a substantial adverse impact, 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 or u.s. Fish and Wildlife Services?
B.
Have a substantial adverse impact on any riparian
habitat or natural community identified in local or
regional plans, policies, and regulations or by the
California Department of fish and Game or U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service?
C.
Adversely impact federally protected wetlands
(including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool,
coastal, etc.) either individually or in combination
with the known or probable impacts of other
activities through direct removal, filling hydrological
interruption, or other means?
D.
Conftict with any local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources, such as tree
preservation policy or ord inance?
V. Cultural Resources - Would the project:
A.
Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource as defined in
Section 15064.5?
B.
Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a unique archaeological resource
pursuant to define Section 15064.5?
C.
Directly or indirectly disturb or destroy a unique
paleontogical resource or site?
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Impact
o
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o
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D.
Disturb any human remains, including those
interred outside of formal cemeteries?
VI. Geology and Soils - Would the project:
A.
Expose people or structures to potential
substantial adverse effects, including the risk of
loss, injury, or death involving:
1. Rupture of an known earthquake fault, as
delineated on the most recent 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?
2. Strong seismic ground shaking?
3. Seismic-related ground failure, including
liquefaction?
4. Landslides?
B. Would the project result in substantial soil erosion
or the loss of topsoil?
C. Would the project result in the loss of a unique
geologic feature?
D. Is the project located on strata 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 spreading, subsidence,
liquefaction or collapse?
E. Where sewers are not available for the disposal of
wastewater, is the soil capable of supporting the
use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater
disposal systems?
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VII. Hazardous and Hazardous Materials - Would the project:
A. Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport, use or
disposal of hazardous materials?
B. Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or
acutely hazardous materials, substance or waste
within one-quarter miie of an existing or proposed
school?
C. Be located on a site which is located on a list of
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code Section 659662.5 and, as a
result, would it create a significant hazard to the
public or the environment?
D. For a project located within an airport land use plan
or where such a plan has not been adopted, within
two miies where of a public airport or public use
airport, would the project result in a safety hazard
for people residing or working in the project area?
VIII. Hydrology and Water Quality - Would the project:
A.
Violate Regional Water Quality Control Board water
quality standards or waste discharge requirements?
B.
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
level (I.e., the production rate of pre-existing nearby
wells would drop to a level which would not support
existing land uses or planned uses for which
permits have been granted)?
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Impact
o
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C. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of
the site or area, including through the alteration of
the course of a stream or river, or substantially
increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a
manner which would result in ftooding on- or off-
site?
D. Create or contribute runoff water which would
exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm
water drainage systems or provide substantial
additional sources of polluted run-off?
E. Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?
F. Place housing within a 100-year ftoodplain, as
mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or
Flood Insurance Rate Map or other ftood hazard
delineation map?
G. Place within a 100-year ftoodplain structures which
would impede or redirect ftood flows?
H. Expose people or structures to a significant risk of
loss, injury, or death involving ftooding, including
ftooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam.
I. Result in an increase in pollutant discharges to
receiving waters? Consider water quality
parameters such as temperature, dissolved
oxygen, turbidity and other typical storm water
pollutants (e.g. heavy metals, pathogens,
petroleum derivatives, synthetic organics,
sediment, nutrients, oxygen-demanding
substances, and trash)
J. Result in significant alteration of receiving water
quality during or following construction?
K. Could the proposed project result in increased
erosion downstream?
L. Result in increased impervious surfaces and
associated increased runoff?
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M. Create a significant adverse environmental impact
to drainage patterns due to changes in runoff ftow
rates or volumes?
N. Tributary to an already impaired water body, as
listed on the Clean Water Act Section 303(d) list: If
so, can it result in an increase in any pollutant of
which the water body is already impaired?
O. Tributary to other environmentally sensitive areas?
If so, can it exacerbate already existing sensitive
conditions?
P. Have a potentially significant environmental impact
on surface water quality to either marine, fresh, or
wetland waters?
Q. Have a potentially significant adverse impact on
groundwater quality?
R. Cause or contribute to an exceedance of applicable
surface or groundwater receiving water quality
objectives or degradation of beneficial uses?
S. Impact aquatic, wetland, or riparian habitat?
IX. Land Use and Planning- Would the project:
A.
Physically divide an established community?
B.
Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy,
or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over
the project (including, but not limited to the general
plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning
ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating an environmental effect?
c.
Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan
or natural community conservation plan?
X. Mineral Resources - Would the project:
A.
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?
Issues & Supporting Information Sources
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XI. Noise - Would the project result in:
A. Exposure of persons to or generation of noise
levels in excess of standards established in the
local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable
standards of other agencies?
B. Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive
ground borne vibration or ground borne noise levels?
C. A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise
levels in the project vicinity above levels existing
without the project?
D. A substantial temporary or periodic increase in
ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above
levels existing without project?
E. For a project located within an airport land use plan
or where such a plan has not been adopted, within
two miles of a public airport or public use airport,
would the project expose people residing or
working in the project area to excessive noise
levels?
XII. Population and Housing - Would the project:
A.
Induce substantial population growth in an area,
either directly (for example, by proposing new
homes and business) or indirectly (for example,
through extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
B.
Displace substantial numbers of existing housing,
necessitating the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
c.
Displace substantial numbers of people,
necessitating the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
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XIII. Public Services
A.
Would the project result in substantial adverse
physical impacts associated with the provision of
new or physically altered governmentai facilities,
need for new or physically altered governmental
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental impacts, in order to
maintain acceptable service rations, response
times or other performance objectives for any of
the public service:
Fire protection?
Police protection?
Schools?
Parks?
Other public facilities?
XIV. Recreation
A.
Would the project increase the use of existing
neighborhood and regional parks or other
recreational facilities such that substantial physical
deterioration of the facility would occur or be
accelerated?
B.
Does the project include recreational facilities or
require the construction or expansion of
recreational facilities which might have an adverse
physical effect on the environment?
XV. Transportation I Traffic
A.
Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in
relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of
the street system (Le. result in a substantial
increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the
volume to capacity ration on roads, or congestion at
intersections?)
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B. Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level
of service standard established by the county
congestion management agency for designated
roads or highways?
C. Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including
either an increase in traffic levels or a change in
location that results in substantial safety risks?
D. Substantially increase hazards to a design feature
(e.g. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g. farm equipment)?
E. Result in inadequate emergency access?
F. Result in inadequate parking capacity?
G. Conftict with adopted policies supporting alternative
transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)?
XVI. Utilities and Service Systems
A. Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the
applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board?
B. 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?
C. Require or result in the construction of new storm
water drainage facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental effects?
D. Are sufficient water suppiies available to serve the
project from existing entitlements and resources or
are new or expanded entitlements needed?
E. Result in the determination 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?
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F.
Is the project served by a landfill with sufficient
permitted capacity to accommodate the project's
sold waste disposal needs?
G.
Comply with federal, state and local statutes and
regulations related to solid waste?
XVII. Mandatory Findings of Significance
A. Does the project have the potential to degrade the
quality of the environment, substantially reduce the
habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining
levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the range
of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?
B. Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited but cumulatively considerable?
("Cumulatively considerable" means that the
incremental effects of a project are considerable
when viewed in connection with the effects of past
projects, effects of other current projects and the
effects of probable future projects).
C. Does the project have environmental effects which
will cause substantial adverse effects on human
beings, either directly or indirectly?
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ORDINANCE NO. NS-2704
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA REZONING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2701 NORTH GRAND AVENUE FROM SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENCE (R1) TO ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C5)
(AA NO. 2005-05)
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. The Applicant is requesting approval of an amendment application No.
2005-05 to change the zoning designation from Single-Family Residence
(R1) to Arterial Commercial (C5) in order to allow the construction of a retail
building with a Starbucks at 2701 North Grand Avenue. (AA No. 2005-05)
B. On October 10, 2005, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing and by a vote of 6:0 (Lutz absent) recommended that the City
Council:
1. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring Program, Environmental Review No. 2003-262.
2. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2005-05.
C. On November 7, 2005 the City Council of the City of Santa Ana held a duly
noticed public hearing and at that time considered all testimony, written and
oral.
D. Amendment Application No. 2005-05 is consistent with the General Plan,
including but not limited to its goals and policies to preserve and improve the
character and integrity of existing neighborhoods. Land Use Element Goal
No. 3.0.
E. The City Council has weighed and balanced the general plan's policies and
has determined that based upon this balancing that the project is consistent
with the purpose of the general plan.
F. The City Council also adopts as findings all facts presented in the Request
for Council Action dated November 7, 2005 accompanying this matter. For
these reasons, and each of them, Amendment Application No. 2005-05 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,
convenience, and general welfare.
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Section 2. The City Council has reviewed and considered the information
contained in the initial study and the mitigated negative declaration and mitigation
monitoring program for Environmental Review No. 2003-262 prepared with respect to this
Project. It is determined that, as required pursuant to the Califomia Environmental Quality
Act ("CEQA") and the State CEQA Guidelines, a mitigated negative declaration and
mitigation monitoring program adequately addresses the expected environmental impacts
of this Project. On the basis of this review, the City Council finds that there is no evidence
from which it can be fairly argued that the project will have a significant adverse effect on
the environment. The City Council hereby certifies and approves the mitigated negative
declaration and mitigation monitoring program and directs that the Notice of Determination
be prepared and filed with the County Clerk of the County of Orange in the manner
required by law.
Pursuant to Title XIV, Califomia Code of Regulations ("CCR") S 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 S 711.2 and Title XIV, CCR S 735.5(a)(3), the payment of Fish and Game
Department filing fees is not required in conjunction with this project.
Section 3. The real property located at 2701 North Grand Avenue is hereby
reclassified from Single-Family Residence (R1) to Arterial Commercial (C5). (AA No.
2005-05) Amended Sectional District Map number 32-4-9 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.
Section 4. 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 November, 2005.
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph W. Fletcher
City Attorney
By:
Kylee O. Otto
Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Councilrnembers
NOES: Councilmernbers
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-2704 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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