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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15 NOP METRO EAST 04-03-06 AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: APRIL 3, 2006 TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: CITY OF TUSTIN RESPONSE TO CITY OF SANTA ANA NOTICE OF PREPARATION (NOP) FOR THE METRO EAST MIXED USE OVERLAY ZONE DRAFT EIR SUMMARY City Council authorization is requested for the City of Tustin's response to the Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) prepared for a General Plan Amendment and Zoning Code Amendment to allow for the development of higher density mixed-use and/or residential land uses within an overlay zone of 200 acres. The proposed Overlay Zone is located directly adjacent to the City of Tustin, west of Tustin Avenue, south of East Sixth Street, and between Interstate 5 and State Route 55 in the City of Santa Ana (location Map - Attachment A). The Draft EIR is proposed to include a program level document (Volume One) to analyze the potential environmental impacts of implementing the 200-acre Overlay Zone that would allow development up to 23 stories and an overall 3.0 floor area rato and two project level documents (Volumes Two and Three) to analyze two project-specific developments currently proposed within the Overlay Zone. These developments include the "Santa Ana Residential Village" and the "First and Cabrillo Tower" projects. Combined, the two specific projects propose approximately 893 residential units in buildings with up to 23 stories and about 24,000 square feet of commercial space. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize staff to forward the attached response letter to the City of Santa Ana. FISCAL IMPACT: There are no direct fiscal impacts associated with this action. City Council Report NOP for Santa Ana DEIR April 3, 2006 Page 2 BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: The proposed project includes a General Plan Amendment and Zoning Code Amendment to allow for the development of mixed-use and/or residential land uses within an overlay zone of 200 acres located directly adjacent to the City of Tustin. (Location Map - Attachment A). The program level analysis of the Draft EIR will study the potential environmental impacts resulting from the rezoning and the associated higher density development that could be built within the proposed Overlay Zone. Two project-specific developments currently proposed within the Overlay Zone include the Santa Ana Residential Village and the First and Cabrillo Tower projects. Combined, these projects propose approximately 893 residential units in buildings with up to 23 stories and about 24,000 square feet of commercial space. The proposed project would generally increase the maximum General Plan Floor Area Ratio for the 200-acre Overlay Zone from 2.0 to 3.0. A floor area ratio of 3.0 is a relatively high density for this area and would allow for the construction of high rise buildings. The proposed increase in development intensity may have significant traffic impacts to arterial streets in the City of Tustin. In addition to traffic impacts, there is a potential for aesthetic, noise, land use, and aircraft overflight impacts to the City of Tustin. The letter also addresses an issue with respect to potential development at 900 West First Street (the former Revere House site) within the City of Tustin and the site immediately to the west of 900 West First Street. It is staff's understanding that the City of Santa Ana may be considering a development proposal or proposals affecting property in areas immediately adjacent to the project area and that a developer, NDC, has or is in the process of purchasing property generally located at 900 West First Street in the City of Tustin and the site immediately to the west of 900 West First and which is in the City of Santa Ana. This developer has contacted the City of Santa Ana and has indicated a desire to pursue a future mixed use development. To the extent such development is proposed for property within the City of Tustin, such development will be subject to review and approval by the City of Tustin. Notwithstanding the fact that such development may occur in the City of Tustin, it may be prudent to include any such development proposal within the scope of the EIR for the Project, subject to a full review of the environmental consequences of such development and included in the cumulative effects analysis of the EIR. However, we would expect the City of Tustin to be afforded all appropriate review, comment, and decision making authority associated with and provided to a responsible agency under CEQA In addition, we would also expect the developer to submit a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and all associated entitlement requests to the City of Tustin that would be required for any development proposed on the Tustin site. The Community Development and Public Works Departments have reviewed the subject Notice of Preparation. Staff believes that it is in the City's interest to be on City Council Report NOP for Santa Ana DEIR April 3, 2006 Page 3 record regarding this matter and has prepared correspondence expressing the City's concerns regarding the Notice of Preparation document (see Attachment B). Staff requests that the Tustin City Council review and consider these comments and, if acceptable, authorize their formal transmission to the City of Santa Ana. Scott Reekstin Senior Planner Elizabeth A. Binsack - Community Development Director Attachments: A. Location Map B. Draft Comment Response Letter C. Notice Of Preparation S:ICddICCReportsINOP Santa Ana Metro East OVe~ay.doc ATTACHMENT A Location Map , ; EIP- FIGURE 1 Regional and Vicinity Map 1,0950.0; NORTH NOTTO SCALE I City of Santa Ana I ATTACHMENT B Draft Comment Response Letter April 4, 2006 City of Santa Ana Planning and Building Agency Attn: Sergio Klotz 20 Civic Center Plaza Costa Mesa, CA 92702 SUBJECT: REVIEW OF NOP FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA METRO EAST MIXED USE OVERLAY ZONE DRAFT EIR Dear Mr. Klotz: Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the Notice of Preparation (Nap) prepared for the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for a General Plan Amendment and Zoning Code Amendment to allow for the development of higher density mixed-use and/or residential land uses (up to 23 stories and an overall 3.0 floor area ratio) within a 20O-acre overlay zone generally located west of Tustin Avenue, south of East Sixth Street, and between Interstate 5 and State Route 55 in the City of Santa Ana (Project). Two project-specific developments currently proposed within the Project include the Santa Ana Residential Village and the First and Cabrillo Tower projects. Combined, these projects propose approximately 893 residential units in buildings up to 23 stories and approximately 24,000 square feet of commercial space. The City of Tustin has identified the following concerns and issues that we request be addressed in the Draft Environmental Impact Report. Traffic 1. All development within the Project should be required to fully mitigate, including the acquisition of necessary right of way and construction of all requisite public improvements, any negative impact that may affect any other property, regardless of jurisdictional boundaries. We believe that there will be a significant increase in traffic, circulation, noise and parking impacts on property within the City of Tustin, so the Project must contain conditions of approval to address all Project impacts, including cumulative impacts. 2. Given this specific project area, there are significant traffic operational issues that should be considered in the DEIR. The required operational analyses should supplement standard intersection evaluations. The traffic operational issues should include potential freeway ramp operation impacts on the arterial roadways related to ramp metering, the spacing of intersections including the freeway interchange intersections, lane utilization related to accessing the freeway, and impacts due to limited east-west and north-south arterials as a result of freeway crossings. Mr. Sergio Klotz Santa Ana Metro East Nap April 4, 2006 Page 2 3. Some of the traffic concerns related to this area are highlighted by the recent 1-5/SR-55 weaving/merging study by the OCT A. There are identified impacts at the interchange which need to be considered in the analyses. 4. The uncertainty associated with the extension of Measure M funding places increased reliance on the arterial street system. An evaluation should be provided, whereby all potential impacts without Measure M funding on the City of Tustin are addressed. Realistic assessment of the use of the arterial roadways as a bypass to the freeway system should be considered. 5. There should be a complete and thorough discussion of the traffic model assumptions, such as ramp metering assumptions, TOM credits, and freeway congestion, etc. 6. The DEIR should utilize a select zone model run to identify where the Project traffic will travel on the surrounding roadways, including those roadways in the City of Tustin. 7. Given the proposed changes in land uses, the analyses should consider the potential "worst case" traffic impacts and required mitigations associated with build out of the averlay Zone before the individual projects are considered. Essentially the ultimate conditions need to be evaluated to assure adequate infrastructure can be provided to support the averlay Zone project and that each individual project provides its "fair share" of the ultimate infrastructure needs. 8. There is a significant amount of new development approved in the City of Irvine that will likely use arterials roadways, including Irvine Boulevard, First Street, Bryan Avenue, Main Street, and EI Camino Real. These volumes should be considered in the DEIR. 9. The DEIR should clearly identify the methodology for the selection of the study area and traffic analysis locations. There are no preliminary trip generation calculations provided in the Nap, so it is difficult to estimate potential impacts to the City of Tustin. There is a need to evaluate all locations that would experience significant traffic impacts, both cumulative and project related. For locations within the City of Tustin, the traffic analyses must be consistent with City of Tustin criteria and methodologies. Furthermore, the traffic analyses for the proposed projects should be based on traffic forecasts derived from a traffic model that includes the Tustin Legacy Project. As there are no traffic analyses provided as a part of the Nap, the City of Tustin may have additional comments once these materials are provided for review. 10. The Nap provides descriptions of the Project land uses/sizes and MPAH road system changes. The DEIR will need to detail the effects of the assumed road system changes and as the effects of the traffic generated by the proposed project. 11. From a land use and traffic perspective the definition of the Project is critical and should be clearly defined in the DEIR. The analysis needs to consider the land use changes, the road system changes and what conditions will be considered as the "baseline" regarding identification of Project related impacts. Mr. Sergio Klotz Santa Ana Metro East Nap April 4, 2006 Page 3 12. There are different traffic projections dependent on whether a toll or non-toll operation is assumed for the Transportation Corridors. There should be analyses of the worst case, which is anticipated to be the "with toll" conditions. Noise 13. The DEIR should include a full analysis of any potential impacts to the flight paths to John Wayne Airport. It must be assured that the proposed high rise buildings do not impact the flight paths for aircraft and potentially increase noise impacts for Tustin residents or increase the number of flights over the City of Tustin due to a diversion of flights farther to the east. 14. The DEIR should include a complete analysis of potential long-term traffic related noise impacts to receptors along First Street, Irvine Boulevard, Yorba Street, and Pacific Street in the City of Tustin and along any other arterials that that may be impacted by "cut-through" traffic. Land Use 15. Because of the potential noise, traffic, and aesthetic impacts to adjacent uses, the DEI R should identify how a buffer zone will be implemented along the eastern and southern boundaries of the averlay Zone. The DEIR should specifically identify the general range of proposed outright permitted and conditionally permitted uses within these buffer areas. 16. It should be explained in the DEIR whether the transfer of development rights will be permitted in the averlay Zone and what type of process would be required to obtain a transfer of development rights. 17. The DEIR should analyze whether the proposed averlay Zone would justify the need for new on-ramps and/or off-ramps to the SR-55 Freeway at First Street. If the improvements are justified, the Draft EIR must identify the significant potential impacts associated with such improvements. 18. It is our understanding that the City of Santa Ana may be considering in the near future a development proposal or proposals affecting property in areas immediately adjacent to the project area. Specifically, it is our understanding that a developer, NDC, has or is in the process of purchasing property generally located at 900 West First Street in the City of Tustin and the site immediately to the west of 900 West First and which is in the City of Santa Ana. This developer has contacted the City of Santa Ana and has indicated a desire to pursue a future mixed use development. abviously, to the extent such development is proposed for property within the City of Tustin, such development will be subject to review and approval by the City of Tustin. Notwithstanding the fact that such development may occur in the City of Tustin, we believe it would be prudent to include any such development proposal within the scope of the EIR for the Project, subject to a full review of the environmental consequences of such development and included in the cumulative effects analysis of the EIR. We would of course expect the City of Tustin to be afforded all appropriate review, comment, and decision making authority associated Mr. Sergio Klotz Santa Ana Metro East Nap April 4, 2006 Page 4 with and provided to a responsible agency under CEQA. In addition, we would also expect the developer to submit a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and all associated entitlement requests to the City of Tustin that would be required for any development proposed on the Tustin site. Aesthetics 19. The DEIR should include a detailed view analysis which focuses on proposed or potential views from the various sensitive land uses in the vicinity toward the averlay Zone. General 20. Portions of the proposed averlay Zone are directly adjacent to, or in close proximity to, portions of the City of Tustin. af significant concern are the potential aesthetic and noise impacts to the sensitive uses to the south and east of the overlay area, which include St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School, the Briarcliff residential community, Old Town Tustin, and other residential neighborhoods. The DEIR should specifically analyze the potential impacts to these sensitive uses. 21. The DEIR should identify which types of outreach programs will be utilized to disseminate information and gather input from the various residential and business groups that have an interest in the portions of Tustin which are located directly south and east of the proposed Overlay Zone. I would appreciate receiving a copy of the Draft EIR, or in the event the Tustin property is included in the Project, the Screen Check copy of the Draft EIR, including the detailed traffic analysis, when it becomes available. Prior to such time, we expect that you will consult with us in a timely manner in full compliance with CEQA during the document preparation and project review process. If you have any questions regarding the City's comments, please call Scott Reekstin, Senior Planner, at (714) 573-3016 or Terry Lutz, Principal Engineer, at (714) 573-3263. Sincerely, Scott Reekstin Senior Planner cc: William A. Huston Elizabeth A. Binsack Tim Serlet Dana Kasdan Dana agdon Doug Anderson Terry Lutz ATTACHMENT C Notice of Preparation RECE!VED MAR 1 3 2006 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEN NOTICE OF PREPARATION DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT March 9, 2006 PRaJECT TITLE: Merro East Mixed U5e OveIlay Zone LEAD AGENCY: Gry of Santa Ana COUNTY: Orange Counry PROJECT LOCATION Mixed Use OveIlay Zone (Overlay Area) The propo5ed Merro Ea5t lvli.'l:ed Use Overlay Zone (Overlay Area) is located generally in the area west of Tustin Avenue, south of east Sixth Street, and between 1-5 and SR-55 in the City of Santa Ana in Orange County (See Figure 1). Santa Ana Residential Village The proposed development project site is within the Overlay Area and is bound by Fourth Street to the south, Cabrillo Park Drive to the east, Park Court Place to the north, and 1-5 to the west (See Figure 1). First and Cabrillo Tower The proposed development project site is withirl the Overlay "1.rea and is bound by First Street to the south, and Cabrillo Park Drive to the west. (See Figure 1). DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT Program Level The City of Santa Ana proposes the creation of a mL'l:ed-use overlay zone. hereafter referred to ac the Overla" Area, over a portion of the City- The Overlay Area 1S comprised of over 200 acres of land that is des1gnated in the City's General Plan for Professional and ,1.dminisrrarive Office, and is currcndy developed wl(h conmlercia] and office uses. It should bt noted dut several larile vacam properties are ]ocared along the western bounda!\' of the Overla, Area. The areas surrounding the Overlay Area are a !IlL'; of residential and commercial properties. indudlllg a slllgle-famih residential neighborhood to the north, and a private school and mula-family residential properties to the south. Metro East Mj,,<ed Use Overlay Zone Notice of Preparation March 9. 2006 The averlay Area, as shown in Figure 1, is located immediately east of the Santa Ana Freeway (Interstate 5 or 1-5) and immediately west of State Route 55 (SR-55) in the City of Santa Ana in Orange County. The junction of 1-5 and SR-55 is located approximately 0.2 mile to the southeast. The Overlay Area is bounded by the Santa Ana Freeway (1-5) on the west and south; Tustin Avenue on the east; and East 6th Street on the north. Several roadways provide access to properties within the Overlay Area, including East First Street, East Fourth Street, Cabrillo Park Drive, Park Court Place, East Sixth Street, Parkcenter Drive, and North Golden Circle Drive. The purpose of the overlay zone is to allow for the development of mixed-use and/ or residentiill land uses within the Overlay Area. To accommodate this objective, the City will need to amend the current General Plan to permit these new land uses, and amend the Zoning Code to establish development standards that implement the City's vision for the development of mixed-use and/or residenllill projects within the Overlay Area. These amendments will allow the City to encourage a more active commercial and residential community, provide an e"'l'anded economic base, maximize property and sales tax revenues, and improve the jobs/housing balance within the City. Creation of this Overlay Area will also allow the City to consider subsequent actions consistent with these updates in the General Plan and Land Use designations. Project Specific Two project-specific developments, consistent with the objectives of the proposed overlay zone designation, are currendy being proposed within the Overlay Area. S al2ta Ana Residen.tia/ Village The [1!st development, hereafter refened to as the Santa Ana Residential Village, is located on approximately 8.36 acres of land in the northwestern portion of the Overlay Area. The applicant for this development, Shea Homes, is proposing the development of a mixed-use residential community, including approximately 573 residential units, 3,800 square feet (sf) of residential amenity space, and 7.800 sf of commercial and retail space. The proposed development would be separated into four building structures, with the commercia] and retail space located along d1e eastern boundary of the site. The four structUres would range in height from 4 to 20 stories. This project would potentially provide for approximately 50 employees, 10 of which would be located on site to maintain and operate the activities associated with the proposed residential units. Add1tionally. a subterranean parking structure ",-ith approximately 1.318 parking spaces would be provided for resIdents, employees, and vIsitors, with access from the proposed internal roadway. The entrance to the Santa Ana Residenllil] Village would be from Cabrillo Park Drive, wld, secondary access along Park Court Place. Pedestrian access will be provided along Fourth Street. The proposed project would also include utility infrastrUcrnre improvements, mher water quality¡wate,' ,.uppl1 facilities. and physical amemties such as " pool. ConsIstent with the Cln of Santa """na's ob)ecave for the Overlay Area, tills proposed development would create a lugb-quality, comprehensive, and inteh'1:ated open air commercial, retail, and housing development that would be distinctive, include retail opportunities, and constitute IT public space for area residents and visitors No demolition would be required based on the curreni vacant cond1tlOI1 of the site. COnSITllctiun actJvities would be scheduled to begm in March of 2007, and would be completed within 42 months Page 2 Metro East Mi."œd Use Overlay Zone Notice of Preparation March 9, 2006 of the initiation of construction. Construction activities will consist of grading and excavation, building erection and general construction, architectural coatings and paintings, and paving. First and Cabri//o Tower The second development, hereafter referred to as the First and Cabrillo Tower, is located on approximately 5 acres of land in the central portion of the averlay Area. The applicant for this development, NDC Development, is proposing the development of commercial and residential space located along First Street and Cabrillo Park Drive. The development includes approximately 726,000 square feet (sf) of development area, including approximately 500,000 square feet of residential areas, approximately 16,000 sf of retail/commercial areas, and approximately 210,000 sf of existing strucrured parking area. The residential units will be accommodated by a 23-story high- rise tower with approximately 200 units, and tWo six-story mid-rise towers with approximately 120 units, including one-bedroom units, tWo-bedroom units, and townhomes. The First and Cabrillo Tower site will also include a pool, courtyard, garden, and activity center. As the First and Cabrillo Tower site is currendy developed, some demolition would be required, although the existing parking structure would be renovated and incorporated into the new site design. Following demolition, the entire site would be graded and compacted, followed by completion of necessary trenching (e.g., for utility hookups to buildings). The building foundation, buildings, and utilities would then be constructed. Finally, the area surrounding the buildings would be covered with concrete and asphalt; curb-breaks and driveways would be added; sidewalks would be improved; and landscaping, site fencing, and any fmal work would be completed. Construction activities are scheduled to begin in March of 2007, and would be completed within 48 months. The proposed Draft Envirorunental Impact Report (EIR) will have three volumes. Volume One (program ErR) will evaluate, at a programmatic level, the potential envirorunental effects of implementing a mi."ed-use overlay zone (Overlay Area) over a portion of the Clty of Santa Ana. Volume Two of the EIR will evaluate the potentia] environmental effects of the proposed project- specific de,-elopment of the Santa },na Residennal Village, and Volume Three will evaluate the potential environmental effects of the proposed project-specific development of the First and Cabrillo Tower. PROBABLE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS Potential' envllonmental effects of the proposed prolect for which detailed analysis ",¡jl be conducred as part of the Draft EIR, include: (refer to Attachment 1 for further clanfrcatlOn) Aesthetics Air Quality BIOlogical Resources Cultural Resources Geology and Soils Hazards and Hazardous Materials Hvdrology and Warer Quality Page 3 Land L'se and Planning NOIse Popubuon and !-loUSl11g Public ServIces Transportation and TraffIc Utilities and Service Systems Metro East Mixed Use averlay Zone Notice of Preparation March 9, 2006 The proposed project was determined to have no potential environmental effects with respect to two California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) issue areas (Agricultural Resources and Mineral Resources), as explained further in Attachment 1. As such, these areas will not be analyzed further in the EIR. In compliance with the State guidelines for implementation of CEQA, this Notice of Preparation (NOP) is hereby sent to you to infonn you that the City of Santa Ana is preparing an EIR on the aforementioned project. As Lead Agency, the City of Santa Ana needs ro know the views of your agency as to the scope and content of the environmental infonnation which is gennane to your agency's statutory responsibilities in connection with the proposed project. Written comments may be submitted via mail to the following address: City of Santa Ana Planning and Building Agency 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92702 Attn: Sergio Klotz Due to the time limits mandated by State Law, your response must be sent at the earliest possible date, but no later than 30 days after receipt of this Notice. A public information and EIR scoping meeting will be scheduled in the near future and will be advertised in local newspapers and by direct mailing to notify interested individuals and agencies. In d1e meantime, please feel free to call Sergio KJotz, Senior Planner, at (714) 667-2700 with any questions. Sincerely, ~A--1iLJ~ ¡o,~ I<:.aren Haluza, j,ICP Planning Manager Attachment 1: Attachment 2: Potential Environmental Issues Figure 1 - Regional and Vicinity Map cc: Airport Land Use CommissIOn California All: Resources Board California Department ofFish and Game Caìifonua Departmem of Toxic Subsrance, Control California Depanmem of Transporration California Departmem of Water Resources California Office of Historic Preservation City of Costa Mesa CitV of Fountain "Valley CIty of Garden Grove Page 4 Metro East Mixed Use Overlay Zone Notice of Preparation March 9, 2006 City of Irvine City of Orange City of Tustin City ofWestrninster County of Orange Native American Heritage Commission Orange County Fire Authority Orange County Sanitation District Orange County Transportation Authority Santa Ana Public Library Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board South Coast Air Quality Management District Southern Califorru.. Association of Governments Tustin Unified School District U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Page 5 ATTACHMENT 1 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Program LeveL, Mixed-Use Overlay Zone (Overlay Area) P"!J'ect Specific: Santa Ana Residential Village and the First and Cabrillo Tower Aesthetics Program Level Potential effect on scenic resources, including historic buildings or trees Potential alterations to visual character or quality within the Overlay Area Potential changes in sources of light and glare Project Specific Santa Ana Rtsidentia/ Village and the First and Cabn//o Tower Sites Potential alterations to visual characteristics, including shade and shadows generated by the proposed development, which includes buildings ranging from 4 to 23 stories in height Potential light impacts from new commercial and residential building activities and security lighting Potential changes in sources of glare A."o:ricultural Resources According to the California Department of Conservation Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program and based on observations of the Overlay Area, there are no current agriculrural operations nor any designated areas of Prime Farmland, Farmland of Statewide Importance, or Unique Fannland in the Overlay Area. Therefore, there would be no impacts to agriculrural resources at the program or project-specific levels, and this issue will not be addressed in the Draft EIR. Air Quality ProgIam Level Consistency with adopted all: quality plans Short-term emissions from construction within the Overlay Area Long-term operation emissions from mobile and stationary sources within the Overlav AIea Potential all: quality effeers on sensltive receptOrs Proiect Specific Santa Ana Rtsidentia/ ¡/dlage and the First and Cabn//o Tower Sites Consistency "lith adopted air quality plans Short-term emissions from construction of the proposed project Long-term operanon emissions from project-generated mobile and stanonar\' sources Potential all: qualirv effects on sensitive receptOrs Biological Resources Program Leve] PotennaJ efte"", on bloìugical resources mcluding trees and migratory buds Consistency wtth local policies. ordinances. and plans 1Il place to protte¡ blOlof'1ca) reSOUIces. including the C11:"" Conservation Element Page 6 Project Specific Santa Ana Rtsidentia/ Vii/age Site As the Shea Homes site is vacant, there aIe no potential effects to biological resources at this project-level analysis. First and Cab"llo Tower Site Potential effects on biological resources including trees and migratory birds Consistency with local policies, ordinances, and plans in place to protect biological resources, including the City's Conservation Element Cultural Resources Program Level Potential effects to the historic and architectural qualities in the Overlay Area Potential effects to archeological and paleontological resources Consistency with the City's Conservation Element Project Specific Santa Ana Rtsidmtia/ Village Site Potenllitl effects to archeological and paleontological resources during excavation of the proposed project First and Cab"I/, Tower SIte Potential effects to archeological and paleontological resources during excavation of the proposed project Consistency with the City's Conservation Element Geology and Soils Program Level Potential effect of surface ruptures, groundshaking, and ground failure Seismic considerations in the siting and design of future development Suitability of soils for future development Extent of grading and export of earth materials that may result In potential erosion impacts Seismic shaking impacts and liquefaction impacts Consistency with the City's Seismic Safety Element Project Specific Santa Alia RtJidcntia/ ViI/age and tbe First and Cab,,!lo Tower 5iteJ Seismic consideratIons in the siting and design of the proposed developments Extent of grading and export of earth materials that may result in potential erosion lmpacts Seismic shaking impacts and liquefaction impacts Consistency with the City's Seismic Safety Element Page 7 Hazards and Hazardous Marerials Pro¡>1:a1n Level Potential effects of the use, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials Potential toxic emissions or wastes from potential future operational and construction activities Consistency with emergency response plans Project Specific Santa Ana fuJidentia! VzJlage and the First and Cabn//o Tower Sites Potential radio wave interference by the proposed 20- and 23- st°ty buildings Potential toxic emissions or wastes from construction activities Consistency with City emergency response plans Hydrology and Water Quality Pro¡'Iam Level Potential effect of siltation during construction-related earthmoving activities Potential change in amount and quality of storm water runoff and effect on drainage system Potential alteration of drainage patterns Consistency with adopted water quality standards or waste discharge requirements Potential exposure of people to flooding from the Santa Ana River Project Specific Sal1taAna fusidentia/ VzJ/age and tbe First and Cabn/lo Tower Sites Potential for siltation during consttuction-related earthmoving activities Potential effect on the rate and/or volume of surface runoff from increases in impervious surfaces Proposed effect of runoff on water quality Potential alteratio~ of drainage patterns Consistency with adopted water quality standards or waste discharge requirements Potential exposure of people to flooding from the Santa Ana River Land Use and Planning Pro¡,>ram Level Compatibility ,,-ith adjacent land uses both in and out of d1e Overlay Area Consistency with the City's Land Use Element, Urban Design Element, and Development Intensity Standards Proiect Specific Santa Ana Residential Village and tbe First and Cabn//v Tower SItes Compatibility with adjacent land uses Consistency of the proposed project with plafl11illg principles of the Overlay Area Page f Mineral Resources According to the USGS Geologic Survey, there are no minernl resources in the Overlay Area or project specific sites considered locally or regionally important. Therefore, the ErR for the project will not evaluate the potential loss of important mineral resources at the program or project-specific level. Noise Program Level Potential increase in long-term noise in the Overlay Area that may affect local sensitive receptors Short-term construction related noise and vibration Compliance with the City's Environmental Health and Safety Element Project Specific Santa Ana Residential Village and the First and Cabrillo TowerSites Potential increase in long-term noise from the project sites that may affect local sensitive receptors Short-term construction-related noise and vibration at the project sites Compliance with the City's Environmental Health and Safety Element Population and Housing Pro['!am Level Potential effect of displacing existing housing Potential impact on population growth in Overlay Area Potential impact on housing demand Consistency with the City's Housing and Economic Development Elements Project Snecific Santa Ana ReJidentia/ Village and the First and Cabril/o Tower Sites Potential direct effect on population growth of the proposed project Consistency with the City's Housing and Economic Development Elements Public Services Pro¡:ram Level Potential effect on fire and police protection services Potential effect on schools Potentia] effect on existing parks serving the area Project Specific Santa Ana Re.lidentza/ ¡"¡¡/age and the f'zrJt and Cabri/lo Tower SiteJ Potentia] effect on Ene and police protection services Potentia] effect on schools through increase in residential units Potentia] effect on eXIsting parks sen-ing the area through porenm] illcrease 111 po}lUbnon Recreation I:m..oram Level Potential impact of increased demand for recreational facilities Consistency with the Open Space and Recreation Element Page 9 Project Specific Santa Ana Residential Village and the First and Cabrilf¡¡ Tower Sites Potencial impact of increased demand for recreational facilities in and out of the project sites Transportation and Traffic Program Level Long-tenn operational effects on access, parking, and circulation Potencial impacts from vehicle trips on local intersections and the regional highway netWork Potencial effects on the demand for parking Consistency with the City's Circulation Element and Growth Management Element Project Specific Santa Ana Residential Village and the First and Cabrillo Tower Sites Potencial for short-term construction effects on vehicle queuing, access, parking and circulation Long-term operational effects on access, parking, and circulation Potencial impacts from vehicle trips on local intersections and the regional highway netWork Potencial effects on the demand for parking Utilities and Service Systems Pro¡>Lam Level Potencial effects of increased development on utility conveyance systems, including: wastewater and water treatment, water supply, storm water drainage facilities, solid waste disposal, electricity and natural gas Proiect Specific Santa Ana Residential Vii/age and the First and Cabnllo Tower Sites Potencial effects of utility infrastructure improvements and physical amenities, such as a pool, and other water quality /water supply facilities. Potencial effects of incremental extensions of water and wastewater infrastructure Potencial effects of altering the existing drainage pattern at the site and additional runoff that could exceed the capacity of existing storm water systems Potencial effect of increased water demands resulting from new residential and commerCIal uses (A warer supply assessment pursuant to SB 610 will be prepared in connection with the Draft ErR.) Page 10 ATTACHMENT 2 FIGURE 1- REGIONAL AND VICINITY MAP Page 11 EIP I FIGURE 1 I Reaional and Vicinitv MaD \ 109S:.0; ., ---...-..... NORTH NOTTO SCALE City of Santa Ana