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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 RESPONSE ORANGE GP 04-17-06AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: APRIl.. 17, 2006 TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: CITYiOF TUSTIN RESPONSE TO CITY OF ORANGE NOP FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE DRAFT PROGRAM EIR SUMMARY City Council authorization is requested for the City of Tustin's response to the Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (DPEIR) prepared for the City of Orange! Comprehensive General Plan Update project. The proposed Update would amend all !elements of the General Plan except the Housing Element and designates ten La~d Use Focus Areas, which are locations in the City of Orange where land use change rrjay occur in the future pursuant to the General Plan (see Location Map - Attachment A). Also proposed are multiple mixed use land use designations which would allow development of up to 60 dwelling units per acre at a maximum floor area ratio of 3.0. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize staff to forward the attached response letter to the City of Orange. FISCAL IMPACT: There are no direc~ fiscal impacts associated with this action. BACKGROUND AIt'lD DISCUSSION: The proposed Update would amend all elements of the General Plan except the Housing Element and designates ten Land Use Focus Areas, which are locations in the City of Orange where lan~ use change may occur in the future pursuant to the General Plan. Also proposed are multiple mixed use land use designations which would allow development of up ito 60 dwelling units per acre at a maximum floor area ratio of 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. City Council Report NOP for Orange DEIR April 17, 2006 Page 2 The Community Oevelopment and Public Works Departments have reviewed the subject Notice of preparation. Staff believes that it is in the City's interest to be on 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 Orange. 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 Orange General Plan Update.doc ATTACHMENT A LOCATION MAP ..;..-.. .( \. .,.. "'. .-.. rI.) ~ ~ < ~ u o ~ ~ rI.) ;J .-0 ~ U ::J i lit: ... .g .5 ~ .~ 8 8 u _ u ~ i ~ .:;; .;; lit: c t::: c ~ j ] III &'0 Ii _ ~ ! ~ ~ Q. .. ::J - i ~ :3 E 1! ~ It .. lC[ ~ ~ ~ ~ :sz ~ ~ 0 ..E III j &; l: '" :2 ~ J ~ ~ '= -;; ~ ~ ~ ~~1!li , ii~===E ...: :' D ~ ~ ~ ~ a . <~!~~~ .. Jill. ATTACHMENT B DRAFT COMMENT RESPONSE LETTER DRAFT April 18, 2006 City of Orange Attn: Anna Pehoushek 300 E. Chapman Avenue Orange, CA 92866 SUBJECT: REVIEW OF NOP FOR THE CITY OF ORANGE COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE DRAFT PROGRAM EIR Dear Ms. Pehoushek: Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the Notice of Preparation (NOP) prepared for the Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (DPEIR) for the City of Orange Comprehensive General Plan Update. The proposed changes would allow for the development of higher density mixed-use land uses (up to an overall 3.0 floor area ratio and 60 dwelling units per acre) within ten (10) land use focus areas throughout the City of Orange. The City of Tustin has identified the following concerns and issues that we request be addressed in the Draft Environmental Impact Report. 1. The City of Tustin needs assurance that adequate mitigation for the proposed General Plan Update will be required of the future projects, regardless of jurisdictional boundaries. As previously identified in regional and City of Orange studies, there are currently traffic impacts in the City of Tustin that would increase with more intensive development. 2. Previously there were proposed amendments to the "Master Plan of Arterial Highways" ("MPAH") and technical evaluations prepared under OCTA. A primary concern stated in our previous comments was that MPAH amendments are being processed, but there is no assurance that adequate mitigation for these changes will be provided. It is our understanding through our previous participation in the OCTA meetings that mitigations for the MPAH changes would be provided at the "Project level". This should be described and assured through the General Plan Update. 3. The current and future operations of Jamboree Road need to be addressed. The City of Tustin does not have funding for the widening of Jamboree Road to six lanes north of Tustin Ranch Road within its current seven-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which will need to be considered in the PEIR. Ms. Anna Pehoushek Orange General Plan Update NOP April 18, 2006 Page 2 4. The impacts to Jamboree Road are expected to be further exacerbated by the proposed downgrade of Chapman Avenue in the City of Orange, from a six-lane to a four-lane facility, as previously indicated. This highlights the need for full mitigation (project and cumulative impacts) of the arterial segments and intersections along Jamboree Road and Tustin Ranch Road. 5. 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. 6. There must be a complete and thorough discussion of the traffic model assumptions, such as ramp metering assumptions, TDM credits, and freeway congestion. 7. The PEIR 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. This is critical information needed for the City of Tustin to evaluate the potential Project related traffic impacts. 8. 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 proposed General Plan. 9. 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 PEIR. 10. The PEIR 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 NOP, 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 NOP, the City of Tustin may have additional comments once these materials are provided for review. 11. The PEIR will need to detail the effects of the assumed road system changes as well as the effects of the traffic generated by the proposed project. Ms. Anna Pehoushek Orange General Plan Update NOP April 18, 2006 Page 3 12. From a traffic perspective the definition of the Project is critical. 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. 13. Fair share contributions and/or construction of improvements to mitigate project impacts in the City of Tustin need to be required of future projects and clearly identified in the PEIR. 14. 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. I would appreciate receiving a copy of the Draft EIR, including the detailed traffic analysis when it becomes available. If you have any questions regarding the City's comments, please call me 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 Ogdon Doug Anderson Terry Lutz SR\Environmental Etc\Orange General Plan Update NQP letter. doc R~C~/\/E NOTICE OF PREPARATION/SCOPING MEETING NOTICE MAR 2 12 D C 006 'OMMUN/TY DfVEI OPMfNT To: Subject: Lead Agency: Agency Name: Street Address: City/StatelZip: Fax: Contact: I nterested Parties NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT City of Orange 300 E. Chapman Avenue Orange, CA 92866 (714) 744-7222 Anna Pehoushek, Principal Planner apehoushek@cityoforange.org The City of Orange publicly announces the initiation of the preparation of a Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for the "projecf' described below, as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and set forth in Public Resources Code 21065. The City of Orange is the Lead Agency for the preparation of the EJR. A description of the proposed project as well as an explanation of the potential environmental effects is provided in this Notice of Preparation (NOP). Please provide written comments including, if applicable, specific statutory responsibilities of your agency. Written comments are desired at the earliest possible date, but no later than 30 days after the receipt of this notice. The NOP comment period runs from March 24 through April 25, 2006. A scoping meeting for public agency representatives will be held on April 12, 2006 at 2:00 PM at the City of Orange Community Development Department, Conference Room C, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange CA 92866. A scoping meeting for the public will be held on April 12, 2006 at 7:00 PM, in the Weimer Room at City Hall, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92866. Please send your responses and the name of the contact person to Anna Pehoushek, Principal Planner, at the address listed above. Responses may also be faxed to Ms. Pehoushek at (714) 744-7222 or e-mailed to apehoushek@cityoforange.org. Project Title: Project Location: Project Description: City of Orange Comprehensive General Plan Update City of Orange Planning Area, Orange County, California In 2004, the City of Orange began a comprehensive update of its adopted General Plan. State law requires each city to adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan for the physical development of the city and any land outside its corporate boundaries that relates to its planning and operation. The General Plan addresses the seven State mandated general plan elements (land use, housing, circulation, safety, open space, conservation and noise), the Orange County mandated growth management element, and several other issues that are important to the community. Please refer to the project description on the City's website, www.citvoforanQe.orQ, under the General Plan link for a full project description and further information about the project. Long term implementation of the General Plan may result in significant environmental impacts to aesthetics, agricultural resources, air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, geology/soils, hazards and Date: March 24, 2006 hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land use and planning, mineral resources, noise, population and housing, public services, recreation, transportation and traffic, utilities and service systems, and energy. These potential impacts are described within the Initial Study prepared for the project. The initial study for the Comprehensive General Plan Update is available for public review at the following locations: . Orange City Hall, 300 E. Chapman Avenue (City Clerk and Community Development Departments), Orange. . EI Modena Branch Library, 380 S. Hewes Street, Orange. . Taft Branch Library, 740 E. Taft Avenue, Orange. . City Website lwww.citvoforanae.oral, under the General Plan /J Iink'/7/7 (~~ Anna Pehoushek, Principal Planner ATTACHMENT C NOTICE OF PREPARATION Notice of Preparation and Initial Study City of Orange Comprehensive General Plan Update March 24, 2006 Lead Agency: City of Orange 300 E. Chapman Avenue Orange, CA 92866 Contact: Anna Pehoushek, Principal Planner (714) 744-7228 Consultant to the City: P&D Consultants, Inc. 8954 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 610 San Diego, CA 92108 NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED ORANGE GENERAL PLAN PURPOSE In 2004, The City of Orange began a comprehensive update program for its General Plan. Over the course of the last 2 years, the City has gathered input from residents and businesses within the City and is in the process of completing a Draft General Plan document for review and comment. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the City Is also preparing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), to assess the environmental effects of Implementing the General Plan. PROCESS This Initial Study is the first step in the EIR process. It consists of a project description, followed by a description of various environmental effects that may result from implementation of the General Plan. For each potential effect, a determination is made as to how that issue will be addressed in the EIR. Within the draft EIR, potential Impacts identified for each topic area will be analyzed, and mitigation measures will be Introduced to reduce impacts where possible. The draft EIR will also include an analysis of alternatives to the General Plan. Upon completion, the Draft EIR will be available for a 45-day public comment period. Written comments will be responded to within a Final EIR, which will be certified by the City Council prior to adoption of the General Plan. REGIONAL SETTING The City of Orange is located in north-central Orange County, approximately 12 miles northeast of the Pacific Ocean. Located near six major freeways that connect the City to other locations in Orange, Los Angeles and Riverside County, Orange is adjacent to the Cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Tustin, and portions of unincorporated Orange County. The City also envelops the City of Villa Park and numerous unincorporated County islands. Interstate and regional access to the City is provided predominantly by 1-5 (Santa Ana Freeway). In addition, connections to the City from northern Orange County, San Diego County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County are provided by SR-57 (Orange Freeway), SR-55 (Costa Mesa Freeway) and SR-22 (Garden Grove Freeway). SR-91 (Riverside Freeway) passes just outside the northern edge of the planning area. SR-241 (Eastern Transportation Corridor) is a toll facility that directly serves the eastern portions of the City. The proposed project anticipates completion of the annexation and eventual development of east Orange. Therefore, the maps contained within this Notice of Preparation identify a portion of the area east of SR-241 as within the incorporated City (see Figure 1, Regional Location). PLANNING AREA In addition to the corporate limits of the City of Orange, the Orange General Plan generally addresses portions of unincorporated Orange County located east of the City within the area referred to as the City's Sphere of Infiuence (see Figure 2, Planning Area Map). The sphere of infiuence consists principally of open space. The entire planning area encompasses approximately 38,000 acres, with about 22,000 acres within the City's corporate limits (including approximately 6,800 acres in east Orange) and 16,000 acres within the sphere of influence. Land use and circulation plans set forth and quantified within the General Plan focus principally on the areas within the City's corporate limits. The sphere of influence is addressed more generally through General Plan goals and policies. The entirety of Orange's eastern Sphere of Influence is designated for Open Space or Resource use in the County of Orange's General Plan. City of Orange Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan ~;'~'" ",'. Los Angeles County " .',' , , ) I \ \ , '. '''''.lIF:)FA1.JG..:i. ';:tIlII'C3DIf:]{AI_l=\A'" " , Riverside County Orange County C'1\ Legend 1'::":1 City of Orange ~ Orange Sphere of Influence (Unincorporated) Source: Census 2000 TIGER/Line Data E90 R"H 1-------1 --.-l::::=:::lMilcs , Figure 1 Regional Location 2 'Il ~ -.?~ :?~ (~1 -:. ~ o. ~.. ~ c c. , . ,30 ~".">>~H'" . ~ c 04 ~. 5'E . ~ , j -;; ~ ~ u ~ ~ 1 ""Q S g v~ jD~ III ~E 0-- . ~.c :!::. u~ ...-><,., ~."., >- "3 "',. l " :r f :1 ..".., ,.......... ,- N III ~ l! 15.< u: C) c 'c c .. ii: /'>, , , Ii !ED PROJECT BACKGROUND State law requires that each city and county adopt a comprehensive general plan. The City's current General Plan was last comprehensively updated In 1989, with a more recent update to the Housing Element (2001). The City has approved numerous General Plan Amendments since 1989. The most recent and substantial of these occurred in December 2005 when the City Council approved a General Plan Amendment and development plan for East Orange which resulted in a document referred to as the Integrated General Plan (integration of East Orange Into the 1989 General Plan). The City's General Plan defines the framework by which Its physical and economic resources are to be managed and used in the future. The General Plan clarifies and articulates the City's Intentions with respect to the expectations of residents and businesses, and their long-term vision for the community. Through Its general plan, the City outlines its goals, policies, and standards to the public and private sectors for meeting community objectives. Since the General Plan is the constltullon for all future development, any decision by the City affecting land use and development must be consistent with the General Plan. An action, program, or project would be considered consistent with the General Plan if, considering all of Its aspects, It will further the objectives and policies set forth within the General Plan and not obstruct their attainment. PROJECT OBJECTIVES The General Plan establishes a comprehensive community vision for Orange with regard to land use, housing, circulation, safety, open space/conservation, noise, growth management, cuttural resources and economic development. The project objectives for the General Plan, based upon the premise of the community vision, are expressed below. . Adopt a General Plan that complies with current State law, incorporates the East Orange project area, and reflects current community values. . Encourage a variety of semi-rural, suburban and urban living environments, consistent with exisllng neighborhoods. . Protect and enhance Orange's historic core, and expand historic preservallon efforts to other neighborhoods within the City. . Encourage new residential, commercial, industrial and public uses within established focus areas. . Provide a multi-modal circulation network that accommodates vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, hikers, and equestrians. . Manage future development in a manner that ensures adequate and timely public services and infrastructure. . Improve the appearance and variety of commercial, retail, industrial and employment centers. . Enable development of quality entertainment-oriented mixed-use projects strategically located near regional tourist draws. . Expand open space areas and promote complellon of a trail system. . Protect critical watersheds and other natural and open space resources. Clly of Orange 4 Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan Based on these objectives. the General Plan defines long-term community goals and decision- making policies through text and maps in each of ten elements (or chapters). Each element also includes implementation programs describing actions or strategies corresponding to adopted goals and policies. The recommended Implementation programs serve as the basis for future programming decisions related to the assignment of staff and expenditure of City funds. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed comprehensive update of the Orange General Plan addresses the state-mandated General Plan elements as well as other issues that are important to the community. The proposed General Plan text contains the foliowing elements: . Land Use . Circulation and Mobility . Natural Resources . Public Safety . Noise . GIQWlh Management . Cu~ural Resources . Infrastructure . Urban Design . Economic Development . Housing (nof included in this update') The text also includes an introduction and an implementation plan. PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS Physical development within the planning area will primarily be guided by the Land Use, Urban Design, Cultural Resources, and Circulation and Mobility Elements. Land Use Element This element of the General Plan describes the economic, social, physical, and cultural aspects of the planning area. Determining the future location, type, and intensity of new development and redevelopment projects, and establishing the desired mix and relationship between such projects are the primary objectives of the element. The proposed land use designations identify the types and nature of development permitted throughout the planning area. The goals and policies contained in this element are designed to ensure land use diversity and balanced development; encourage mixed-use development; promote commercial enterprise in Orange; encourage high quality industrial development; maintain and enhance the role of Old Towne within the community; evaluate environmental compatibility of various land uses within the community; ensure City interests are achieved through inter-jurisdictional and regional planning; and encourage public involvement in land use planning decisions. 1 The City's Housing Element was last updated In 2001. The City certified a Negative Dectarallon for the Housing Element. Therefore no comprehensive update 10 this Element is Included In this Update program. City of Orange 5 Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan Pursuant to State law, the Land Use Element includes a land use diagram, depicting the types, locations, and intensities of current and future development within the City, included as Figure 3, Draft Land Use Plarr. Teble 1, General Plan Development Capacity compares the development capacity resulting from long-term implementation of General Plan policy to existing (2004) land use conditions. Table 1 General Plan Development Capacity Non. Residential Square Dwelling Feet Acres Units /1 OOOsl Pooulatlon Estate Low DenaHv Resldentlel 656 984 -- 2794 Low-Densllv Resldentlel 5,739 27.259 -- 77415 Low-Medium Densltv Resldentlel 1297 10,377 -- 29,471 Medium Densllv Residential 606 9693 -- 27,526 Nelohborhood Mixed Use 236 1154 3076 3,276 Nelohborhood Mixed Use 113 949 1477 2,696 Urban Mixed Use 356 5336 13,171 15,154 Commercial Recreation Mixed Use 74 442 4368 1257 General Commercial 535 -- 5,831 -- Recreational Commercial 218 -- 1659 -- Nelnhborhood Office Professional 43 662 -- Urban Office Professional 28 -- 1,823 Lioht Industriel 983 - 17125 -- Industrial 174 - 4.916 - Public Facilities 839 -- 5,483 -- ODen SDace 6,598 -- - -- ODen SDace-Park 572 - -- -- ODen SDace-Rldoeline 98 - -- -- Resource Area 96 -- - -- Streets Roads, Rlchts of Way 3116 -- -- -- SUBT~iAL Incorporated Area 22,375 56,195 59,594 159,593 Includlno East Orenae) Sahera of Influence 15601 -- -- -- TOTAL Project Area 38,176 -- -- -- ExisUnn Condilions (2004) 38176 43,372 35 000 136,828 Chanae from Exlstlno -- +12623 +24,594 +22,765 Sources: P&D Consultants and Keyser Marston Associates, 2005; California Department of FInance, 2004. Notes: 1. Ex~tlng conditions Is based In 2004 In order to match an existing land use survey and traffic counts conducted by the City. 2. Population estimates are based on average of 2.84 persons per unit, derived by Keyser Marston Associates as representative of smaller household sizes associated with proposed future development in Orange through market studies conducted for the General Plan Update. 3. The entire Sphere of Influence Is designated for Open Space use within the County of Orange General Plan. 2 An existing land use map, detailing uses present within the City In 2004 Is available for review on the City's webslle at www.cllyoforange.org (tolJow the General Plan link). City of Orange 6 Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan rq ~ (~~ ~~ ..'-"..: -~i~ t/ . 1.:;-." . '.,:.--- - :~;. " \_~ ~ '~ "~ o to .....c: 0<( .~ ~ UC: to '" .....E 0'; ~..c .~ to UC <( ., c: ~ 0.. a: u j j a- c: c: c: ., ., ., 0 0 a- 0 II~I -0 c: a:: a:: ff <t: 0 .....ex: a:: V'll::( 0.... X ~ .0 ~ ~N to- :=!: X I X :~ ~ i I ~ .g ~.a .c ~~ t>lI :.;J III a:: tf a:: ~ a:: 0 0 M ~ X v1 0 i Ii a:: ~ X ~ "2 .,V'l ~ E ~o .~ n; l5 (; ~ .!! "2 u -g:=!: ~ E i n u g I:: U 0 i c: .0 :5 \.) u I II " u u !:f. s;. ::J ::J 0 0 v X X U ~ i ~ ::J 0 u :J :J 0 c:~ -0 -0 .~ ~ x x ~ ~ :J ~o -0 I ~~ 0 a:: 0 ., n; .c ~ "9 0 .0 E .c t)O .0 ~ ~ 'u z :5 u IIII u u ~ q: ::J U :3 0 u ~ 0 - ~ ::J ::J 0 ] a - -0 ~ ~ l ) >-- ~ .~ ~ .~ C a:: ~ 0 >-- 5 ~ .~ ~ 0 0 ~ g ~ ~ ~ u.l ~ ~ ~ II 9 ~ u c: c: '- 1\1 o "';:; lillj · ]ooa:i:~ Eillll ~ED M C Q) CG :slL .Q) CD u.. fit ::) "0 C CG -I = l! c Residential Land Use Designations Included in the Land Use Plan are: . Estate Low Density Residential (0.0 - 2.0 dwelling units/acre) . Low Density Residential (2.1 - 6.0 dwelling units/acre) . Low-Medium Density Residential (6.1 - 15.0 dwelling units/acre) . Medium Density Residential (15.1 - 24.0 dwelling units/acre) Commercial and Office Land Use Designations Include the following, with Intensity of development allowed within each designation expressed as a maximum 1100r area ratio, or FAR: . Recreation Commercial (Maximum 0.35 FAR) . Neighborhood Office Professional (Maximum 0.50 FAR) . General Commercial (Maximum 1.0 FAR) . Urban Office Professional (Maximum 3.0 FAR) The General Plan also establishes multiple Mixed-Use Land Use Designations. which establish development potential for both residential and non-residential use, either on a single parcel or multiple adjacent parcelS within an area: . Neighborhood Mixed Use 15 - Max. FAR= 1.5; Max. Res. Density= 15 dulac (Maximum density or Intensity for individual projects may val)'. based on lot size.) . Neighborhood Mixed Use 24 - Max. FAR= 1.5; Max. Res. Density= 24 dulac.; . Commercial Recreation Mixed Use - Max. FAR= 3.0; Max. Res. Density= 40 du/ac.; . Urban Mixed Use - Max. FAR= 3.0; Max. Res. Density= 60 du/ac. Industrial Land Use Designations Included within the General Plan include the following, with Intensity of development allowed within each designation expressed as a maximum FAR: . Industrial (Maximum 0.75 FAR) . Light Industrial (Maximum 1.0 FAR) Five land use designations are Included within the General Plan to provide for regulation, use, and conservation of Public and Semi-Public land. These include the following: . Public Facilities o Civic Uses and Schools (Maximum 0.5 FAR) o Institutions (Maximum 2.0 FAR) . Open Space (FAR Not applicable) . Open Space-Park (FAR Not applicable) . Open Space-Ridgellne (FAR Not applicable) . Resource Area (FAR Not applicable) Future development potential exists both within focus areas established within the Land Use Element, and throughout the planning area at-large. The Land Use Element addresses infill residential and commercial development within the City through the designation of ten Land Use Focus Areas, which are the key locations within the City where land use change may occur In the future pursuant to the General Plan. Many of these areas are located within the City's Redevelopment Project Area and are located generally west of the SR-55 corridor (See Figure 4, Land Use Focus Areas). Each Land Use Focus Area has unique future development objectives, responding to priorities established in the Vision Statement, and input from the community. Providing additional community open space and facilitating use of transit and other alternative transportation modes are encouraged as a component of future development within all Land Use Focus Areas. City of Orange B Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan "/~. . ."""""..~. \. " h" "~: ., Q; ~ .s:.c a.., "'~ .,- cn't- . E: .: ftI't- 00 ~ UJ Q) CU L.. Q) ::] .. .Q> <( u. U) :s u o lI. Q) U) ::) "tJ C j Following Is a summary of specific objectives for each area. Detailed descriptions of each area and maps comparing current land uses, current General Plan land uses, and proposed General Plan land uses within each area are available on the City's website at www.citvoforanae.ora (follow the General Plan link, then click on Ex/sting Land Use Maps or Recommended Land Use Maps). 1. Tustin Street/Mall Vicinity: Encourage commercial and residential mixed-use development within the currently commercial portions of Tustin Street near The Village at Orange, with lower intensity mixed-use on the west side of Tustin Street, and higher intensity mixed-use on the eastem side of the street. Maintain and enhance current multiple-family residential development areas surrounding potential mixed-use sites. 2. Chapman AvenuefTustln Street: Emphasize continued commercial and multiple-family residential designations west of the 55 Freeway; promote viable open space recreation uses of Yorba Park, Grijalva Park, and Santiago Creek; and encourage future mixed commercial-residential use of the Chapman Hospital site. 3. West Katella Avenue Corridor: Establish an active, vibrant mixed-use residential and commercial entertainment-oriented gateway to the City; capitalize on development of expanded entertainment uses and housing across the Santa Ana River In Anaheim, and enhance retail options and convenience throughout west Orange. 4. South Main Street Corridor: Encourage compatible and integrated residential, commercial, and office uses, either as multiple-story projects with ground-floor retail, or as stand alone projects with pedestrian connections to transit along surrounding arterial corridors, as well as adjacent shopping and hospital facilities. 5. West Chapman Avenue/Uptown Orange: Encourage Integrated commercial retail, professional office, housing and civic uses; provide convenient transit access, innovative housing options, and pedestrian-oriented design; and require new development projects to provide community open space areas and retain or Improve access to the Santa Ana River. 6. Old Towne and Santa Fe Depot: Reduce residential densities throughout Old Towne; introduce neighborhood-scale mixed-use within currently industrial areas south of Chapman Avenue and west of Glassell Street, adjacent to the BNSF railroad; encourage the adaptive re-use of existing Industrial areas; and support the walkabillty of the area. 7. Industrial Areas: Decrease the maximum allowed intensity within areas located west of Batavia Street and generally south of Grove Avenue to help preclude professional office uses within this area in favor of true industrial or business park uses; provide room for expansion of current businesses and infill of vacant properties within remaining portions of this area by increasing the maximum allowed development intensity; and preserve the single-family residential character of the Cully Drive neighborhood. 8. Lemon Street Corridor: Establish a corridor of well-insulated, higher density residential uses, gradually transitioning into a single-family area from west to east. 9. Eckhoff Street/Orangewood Avenue: Recognize the potential of areas north of Orangewood Avenue to continue to provide options for lower-scale office uses, business- park oriented light industrial uses, as well as warehouse and distribution uses; and maintain current neighborhood-scale office activilies south of Orangewood Avenue. 10. Lincoln Avenue Corridor: Redefine Lincoln Avenue as a "live-work" corridor with concentrated and centrally-located commercial activities clustered at major arterial intersections, and residential and mixed residential/commercial uses at a variety of scales City of Orange 10 Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan and densities in between. Recognize and preserve for the long-term the eclectic nature of current uses along the corridor. Circulation and Mobllitv Element The Circulation and Mobility Element addresses needed Improvements to the existing transportation system, Including local and regional roadways, transit, railways, and multi-use trails. The goals and policies in this element focus on enhancing the local circulation system, maintaining the regional circulation system, maintaining a viable public transportation network, creating a comprehensive pedestrian and bicycle network, providing adequate parking facilities, and Improving streetscape aesthetics. A well-developed system of local roadways provides access to and circulation within many residential areas of the City, and substantial efforts have been made In recent years to improve traffic conditions on local roadways and to encourage altematlve means of travel. The Circulation and Mobility Element policies and plans aim to ensure that current transportation facilities will be improved and new facilities constructed to adequately serve traffic generated by planned development. The Circulation and Mobility Element Includes a proposed Master Plan of Streets and Highways. Future roadways have been designed to provide adequate capacity to accommodate travel needs resulting from development pursuant to the Land Use Element within the planning area, as well as attempting to anticipate future development in the County of Orange and surrounding cities. The Circulation and Mobility Element also establishes guidelines to determine the required number of lanes at intersections, includes policies requiring the City to identify and monitor the performance of critical intersections over time, and sets performance criteria for both signalized intersections and roadway segments within the planning area. In addition to meeting the need for a roadway system, the goals, policies, and programs in the Circulation and Mobility Element emphasize the need for altemative modes of transportation. The Element establishes the foundation for the City's Trail and Bikeway systems, offering both recreational and commuting opportunities to City residents, and identifies public transit facilities and services in Orange. Natural Resources Element The Natural Resources Element addresses the long term preservation and conservation of the City's natural resources, as well as the long term provision of a range of parks and recreational activities for all residents. Natural Resources Element policies provide the framework for: . Protecting air, water, energy, and land resources . Preserving significant ecological, biological, and mineral resources . Preserving and expanding open space resources . Providing and expanding recreational facilities and programs . Creating a comprehensive trails network . Preserving visual and aesthetic resources . Encouraging Green Building Public Safetv Element The Public Safety Element focuses on natural conditions and human activities in Orange that can create risks to individuals and properties within the community. Potential natural hazards addressed include: geologic and seismic hazards, flood hazards, wild land fires, and urban fire hazards. Potential human-caused hazards include: hazardous materials and waste-handling, aircraft hazards, and pedestrian and bicycle safety. Public Safety Element policies provide the framework for: City of Orange 11 Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan . Minimizing risk from environmental hazards and natural hazardous conditions . Reducing risks from hazardous actlvilles and human-caused safety hazards . Providing adequate emergency and public safety services . Establishing a local Homeland security strategy . Preventing crime and being prepared for emergencies . Designing safe environments Noise Element The City's Noise Element establishes nolselland use compatibility standards, and addresses current and future noise sources within the variety of urban, suburban, and semi-rural environments within the planning area. Noise Element policies provide the framework for: . Minimizing Impacts of point source and ambient noise throughout the community . Minimizing impacts of transportation-related noise Growth Manaoement Element The purpose of the Growth Management Element is to mandate that growth and development be based upon the City's ability to provide an adequate circulation system, pursuant to the requirements Orange County's Measure M. Growth Management Element policies provide the framework for planning and providing traffic improvements necessary for the City's orderly growth and development. The Element establishes traffic Level of Service (LOS) standards, a development mitigation program, and a development phasing program. In addition, the Element Includes an Implementation program for annual monitoring. Cultural Resources Element The Cultural Resources Element provides goals and policies related to historic and cultural resources within the planning area, library services, and community services for youth and seniors. Cultural Resources Element policies establish a framework for: . Creating new historic neighborhoods in Orange beyond Old Towne . Protecting the neighborhood character of established historic districts . Promoting appropriate restoration and adaptive reuse of historic structures . Recognizing the existence and importance of archeological and cultural resources within the planning area . Ensuring long-range provision of quality library, youth and senior services as the community ages, grows and changes. Infrastructure Element The Infrastructure Element provides goals and policies related to long term operation and expansion of the City's infrastructure and utilities. Infrastructure Element policies provide a framework for: . Maintaining the City's aging water, sewer and storm drain infrastructure in the face of increased growth pressures . Protecting surface water resources from pollution caused by urban runoff . Providing high-quality solid waste collection services and encouraging recycling Urban Desion Element The Urban Design Element addresses the physical aspects of Orange that contribute to the image and character of the natural and built environments. This Element establishes a policy City of Orange 12 Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan foundation to implement focused area design criteria in various neighborhoods throughout the City. Urban Design Element policies provide the framework for: . Enhancing the City's visual character and Image . Establishing a framework for urban form and streetscapes throughout Orange . Ensuring historically sensitive design within Old Towne Orange . Promoting good design within the City's commercial and mixed-use corridors . Creating locally and regionally recognizable district Identities . Encouraging context appropriate Infill development projects and exterior renovations throughout the City Economic Develooment Element The Economic Development Element provides goals and policies to Improve the economic viability of the City. Economic Development Element policies establish a framework for: . Ensuring a strong, diversified economic base . Revitalizing aging and underperformlng areas . Maximizing benefits provided by the City's location and assets . Establishing beneficial and positive relationships both with local businesses and larger corporate retail and office entities. City of Orange 13 Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. ~ Aesthetics ~ Agriculture Resources ~ Air Quality C8J Biological Resources C8J Cultural Resources C8J Geology/Soils ~ Hazards & Hazardous Materials ~ Hydrology/Water Quality ~ Land Use/Planning 0 Mineral Resources C8J Noise ~ Population/Housing ~ Public Services ~ Recreation ~ Transportation/Traffic ~ Utilities/Service Systems ~ Mandatory Findings of Significance DETERMINATION: On the basis ofthis initial evaluation: 1. I find that the project could not have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. 2. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. 3. I find the proposed project may have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. 4. I find that the proposed project may have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially signilicant unless mitigated impact" on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. 5. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the envIronment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier E1R or Negative Declaration pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been aVOIded or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or Negative Declaration, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. ~~ 3(ulo~ Date Anna Pehoushek, AICP Principal Planner o o o ~ o City of Orange 14 Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1. A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" 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 Impact" 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). 2. 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. 3. Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. 4. "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less Than Significant Impact". The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from earlier analyses may be cross-referenced, as discussed below). 5. Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063 (c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identity the following: a. Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b. Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c. Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated", describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. 6. Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. 7. Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 8. This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies should normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected. 9. The explanation of each issue should identify: a. the significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b. the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance. City of Orange 15 Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan CHECKLIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ISSUES: Potendally SllDlOcant Potentially Unlcn l.en Than SlllIlflanl Mldl_tlon Slcolfleant No 1. AESTHETICS. Would the project: Impact "tcorponted Impact Impac:1 (a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? (b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not litriited to. trees, ~ 0 0 0 rock Qutelo in s and historic buildin s within a state scenic hi hwa (c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and ~ 0 0 0 its surroundin 1 (d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare whicb would adversely ~ 0 0 0 affect da or oi ttime views in the area? Impact Analysis: a) _ d). The Orange Planning Area contains numerous scenic resources including open space and riparian areas, predominantly in the eastern portion of the City. Also within the eastern planning area of the City and the largely undeveloped Santiago Hills are hillside open space areas, views of Irvine Lake, grassy valleys and winding canyons that provide scenic views for City residents. Future development in accordance with the proposed General Plan has the potential for impacts to these scenic resources within the planning area. In addition, future development in accordance with the proposed General Plan has the potential to create new sources of light and glare. Because there is the potential for significant impacts to aesthetics, a full analysis will be provided within the Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR). City of Orange 16 Initial Study/Notice of Preparation , Orange General Plan 2. AGRlCUL TURAL RESOURCES. (In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Potentlall)' Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Department of SIa:mDunt Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture Potentially Unital LellThaD SllnlflcaDt MIlII_don SlgnlOclnl No and farmland.) Would the project Impact Incorporated Impact Impact (a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Fannland or Statewide Importance (Farmland). as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the ~ 0 0 0 Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources A.encv. to non-a.ricultural use? (b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural' use, or a Williamson Act 0 0 ~ 0 contract? (c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Fannland, to non- ~ 0 0 0 aoricultural use? Impact Analysis: a) and c). The 2005 Important Fann1and Map produced by the California Department of Conservation identifies a narrow strip of land adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroad as Unique Fann1and. This land is currently designated as Open Space in the City's General Plan. This designation identifies areas that should not be developed. The proposed General Plan would not alter this designation and would not result in the loss of this land. In addition, there is a small parcel of land at the northwest intersection of Chapman Ave. and Jamboree Road that is identified as both Unique Farmland and Farmland of Statewide Importance. The existing General Plan identifies this area as Public Facility (PF) and Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR). The area designated as PF has already been developed, however, the LMDR portion is currently undeveloped. This designation allow for the potential development of this former fann1and. This would be considered a potentially significant impact. An analysis of this potential impact will be included in the PEIR being prepared. Orange's planning area also currently includes a Resource Areas land use designation. This land use is intended to allow for the continued use of mining activities and agricultural uses. None of the lands designated under this land use type by the existing General Plan are identified as prime, unique or fann1and of statewide importance. No changes to the Resource Area land use designation will occur with the proposed General Plan update and potential impacts to these resources will be less than significant. b). The proposed General Plan would not conflict with existing areas zoned for agricultural uses, nor are there any Williamson Act contract lands within the planning area. Impacts to this issue area will be less than significant. City of Orange 17 Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan 3. AIR QUALITY. (Where available, the significance criteria established by Potendall)' the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may SllnlOunt be relied upon to make the following detenninations.) Potentially Unless Uu Than SlsnlOeant M1dlation SJlnlfltllol No Would the project: Impact Incorporated Impact Impact (a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? (b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or ~ D D D ro' ected air uali 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 ~ D D D state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed uantitative thresholds for ozone recursors? (d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? (el Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? Impact Analysis: a) _ d). The proposed General Plan will allow for a variety of land uses such as residential, commercial, mixed use, office, industrial, open space, and public facilities. The construction and operation of these uses could increase air pollution emissions. Future development pursuant to the proposed General Plan will contribute to an incremental increase in local and regional air pollution. An increase in air emissions related to construction activities as well as an increase in air emissions generated by vehicular and stationary sources would result. Future development has the potential to expose sensitive receptors such as schools and residences to substantial pollutant concentrations as a result of increased vehicular traffic. Due to the potential for significant short- and long-term local and regional air emission impacts, a full analysis will be provided within the PEIR to be prepared for the project. Mitigation measures that could reduce or eliminate potential project impacts will be included, if necessary. e). As discussed above, development in accordance with the proposed General Plan will allow for a variety of land uses. Each new development (and use conversion) will be required to comply with the South Coast Air Quality Management District's (SCAQMD) gnidelines regarding odor control. SCAQMD Rule 402, Public Nuisance, is based on California Health and Safety Code Sections 41700 and 41705, which prohibit the discharge of air contaminants or other materials which can cause injury, detriment, nuisance, or annoyance to any considerable number of persons or to the public at large. Odors are included within the definition of 'air contaminants and other material' provided above. Violations of this rule are handled by SCAQMD's Enforcement Division. Compliance with these existing regulations will ensure that potential impacts will be less than significant. City of Orange 18 Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan Potentially 81101OI:aol BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project: 'Olentlall, Vnlu. LeJlThan Sllnlfkant Mltllltlon 81InlOl:.n. No 4. Imp.d Incorpor'led Imp.d lmp.d (a) Have a substantial adverse elIect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special ~ 0 0 0 status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Deoartment ofFish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? (b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations ~ 0 0 0 or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? (c) Have a substantial adverse elIect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, ~ 0 0 0 vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interru~tion, or other means? (d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or ~ 0 0 0 migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? (e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological ~ 0 0 0 resources such as a tree oreservation oolicv or ordinance? - (I) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, 0 0 Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or ~ 0 state habitat conservation Dlan? Impact Analysis: a) _ e). A variety of biological resources are known to exist in portions of the planning area. However, the extent of sensitive wildlife and natural vegetation is limited due to extensive urbanization. Larger areas of undeveloped lands exist in the eastern portion of the planning area. Pockets of open space also exist in the Peralta Hills and Orange Park Acres. Future development according to the proposed General Plan could occur on existing undeveloped land and has the potential to impact sensitive species, riparian lands, and could interfere with wildlife corridors and wildlife nursery sites. The proposed General Plan may conflict with one or more of the local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources in the planning area. A potentially significant impact associated with these issues could occur and a full analysis will be included in the PEIR being prepared for the project. I). The 37,OOO-acre Natural Communities Conservation Plan (NCCP) reserve area borders the eastern portion of the City's planning area on both the north and south sides. The City of Orange is a participating agency in the NCCP program. The NCCP documents provide specific mitigation measures for any potential impacts to the reserve area. Adherence to the goals, policies and mitigation measures required under the NCCP plan would ensure that potential impacts would be less than significant. Additionally, parts of the eastern portion of the planning area are within the 50,000-acre Irvine Ranch Land Reserve. These areas are currently designated as Open Space in the City's existing General Plan and would continue to be designated as such in the proposed General Plan. Implementation of the proposed General Plan will not conflict with either of these plans, potential impacts would be less than significant. City of Orange 19 Initial Study/Notice of Preparalion Orange General Plan Potentially SflnlDeant Potentblly Unlet. Lell Than CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: SlxnJOe.nt Mldl.don SflDlOeant No s. Impad Inc:orpor.ted Impad Imp.et (a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical ~ 0 0 0 resource as defined in 61 5064.5? (b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological 181 0 0 0 resource oursuant to 615064.5? (c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or ~ 0 0 0 unioue- oeolooi. feature? (d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal 181 0 0 0 cemeteries? Impact Analysis: a) _ d). Orange is located in an area that has attracted humans in historic times. As a result, archaeological resources may be present in undeveloped lands within the City. In addition, the City of Orange is home to numerous historic resources including Old Towne Orange and the Plaza National Register Historic Districts. Future development according to the proposed General Plan could result in significant adverse effects on these historic and archaeological resources. Additionally, future development also bas the potential to destroy paleontological resources and unique geological features, and disturb human remains. Because there is potential for a significant impact to these issue areas, the PEIR being prepared for the project will include a full analysis of potential impacts. The analysis will address known archaeological and paleontological resources (through record searches or geological formations known to have increased likelihood of resources) and provide a discussion of potential impacts and any mitigation measures that could be utilized to eliminated to reduce significant impacts. City of Orange 20 Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan Potentially Sllnlflcant Potentially Unles. Les. Than 511nlOnnl MldladoD Significant No 6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project: Impact Incorporaled Impact Impact (a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, includin. the risk of loss. iniurY. or death involvin.: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State 181 0 0 0 Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geoloov S-ial Publication 42. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? U rl Hi) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? 0 fl iv) Landslides? 0 0 (b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? 181 I I 0 (c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become 181 0 0 unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-sitc 0 landslide lateral soreadin- subsidence liouefaction or collansc? (d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in table 18-I-B oflhe Unifonn 181 0 0 0 Buildin- Code li9941. creatin- substantial risks to life or nro""rtv? (e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or 181 0 0 alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for 0 the disoosat of waste water? Impact Analysis: a.i). Like many paris of Southern California, Orange is located in a seismically active region. The City has experienced earthquakes of moderate magnitude and has numerous faults including the EI Modena and Peralta Hills Faults crossing the planning area, although neither of these faults are included in the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Map. Other active and potentially active faults that could affect the City's planning area include the San Andreas and Newport-Inglewood Faults. The location of faults within the Orange planning area has the potential to expose people or structures to significant impacts as a result of a fault rupture. An analysis of potential impacts will be included in the PEIR. a.ii) _ a.iv). As mentioned above, both active and potentially active faults are located within the planning area. As a result, portions of the planning area could be affected by strong seismic ground shaking due to seismic activity. Additionally, portions of the planning area are potentially subject to seismic related ground failure such as liquefaction. A potentially significant impact associated with these issues could occur. The PEIR being prepared for the project will include a full analysis of the potential affects of this issue area. b) _ d). Portions of the planning area may contain expansive soils that have the potential to damage new development ifnot properly engineered. In addition, grading associated with future development within the planning area pursuant to the proposed General Plan could result in substantial soil erosion. A potentially significant impact associated with these issues could occur and will be analyzed in the PEIR being prepared for the project. e). Some areas within the planning area may have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water. Future development that proposes the use of septic systems or alternative waste water disposal systems in areas where sewers are not available, such as areas surrounding and including Orange Park Acres, could result in significant impacts. As such, this issue will be addressed in the PEIR being prepared for the project. City of Orange 21 Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan Potentially 511nIDcant Polentlally UnI... Leal Than HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the project: 511n1Dcant Mllllallon SllnlDeanl No 7. Impact Incorporated Impad Impact (a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the ~ D D D routine tran"",rt use or disposal of hazardous materials? (b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonable foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release ~ D D D of hazardous materials into the environment? (c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or wBSte within one~uarter mile of an existing or ~ D D D nrollOsed school? (d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites complied pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, D D ~ D would it create a silIDificant hazard to the nublic or the environment? (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 D D ~ D airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or workin2 in the nroiect area? (I) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result D D ~ D in a safetv hazard for neoPle residinv or workin2 in the nTo;ect area? (g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency ~ D D D re<nonse olan or emeroencv evacuation nlan? (h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death ~ D D D involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? Impact Analysis: a) _ c). Hazardous materials are routinely used and transported through the planning area. Future development according to the proposed General Plan could be exposed to emissions of hazardous materials into the environment from the use, disposal, and transport of hazardous materials. Future development according to the proposed General Plan could also emit hazardous materials into the environment, as well as subject existing development including schools, to hazardous materials and wastes. Because of the potentially significant impact associated with these issues, a complete analysis will be included in the PEIR being prepared for the project. d). According to the Enviromnental Protection Agency (EP A), no sites in Orange are listed on the Department of Toxic Substances Control Hazardous Waste and Substance List (Cortese List). As such, potential impacts associated with this issue area will be less than significitnt. e) _ I). The planning area does not lie within two miles of an airport land use plan or within two miles of a public airport or a public use airport. Additionally, no private airstrips exist within the planning area. However, the planning area does contain helipads, such as the one at the VCI Medical Center. In order to ensure that uses in and around helipads remain compatible; the City will comply with the Airport Land Vse Commission for Orange County's Heliports Airport Environs Land Vse Plan. This plan requires that the construction of a new heliport or helistop complies with Federal Aviation Administration and Caltrans permit procedures, as well as all applicable requirements of the City of Orange. Additionally, the plan requires that construction or alteration of structures in excess of 200 feet in height comply with Federal and State law (FAR Part 77 and PVC 21676 (b), respectively) and with the requirements of the Airport Land Vse Commission for Orange County, as well as all applicable requirements of the City of Orange. Adherence to these requirements will result in a less than significant impact. g). In the short term, potential exists for inadequate emergency access to some portions of the planning area in the event of a disaster, which could result if new development occurs. Portions of the planning area may develop with limited access (e.l., one way in/out) or could result in required improvements to existing roadways that could impede or slow emergency response during construction of the improvements. New development, according to the proposed General Plan, may also result in congestion at intersections and along roadways, which could impede access by emergency vehicles. A potentially City of Orange 22 Initial StUdy/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan significant impact associated with short-tenn emergency response and evacuation plans could occur and will be analyzed in the PEIR. h). The proposed General Plan land uses may allow development to occur within and adjacent to wildlands, thereby exposing people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving wildland fires. Undeveloped areas in the eastem portion of the City are highly prone to wildland rues. These areas are characterized by brushy, undeveloped hillsides. A potentially significant impact associated with this issue could occur and will be fully analyzed in the PEIR being prepared for the project. City of Orange 23 Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan Potenllally Sllnlflcanl Potentially Unln. LIIIThan Would the project: SllnlDcUI MlticaOon SlcnlDcanl No 8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Impact Incorponted Impact Impacl (a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? 0 Il fl (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 (e.g., the 181 0 0 0 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 ..anted)? (c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including ~ 0 0 0 through the alteration of the course ofa stream or river, in a manner which would result in a substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site. (d) 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 ~ 0 0 0 increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flood in. on- or off-site? (e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial ~ 0 0 0 additional sources of nolluted runoff/ (I) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? ~ Tl II II (g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal ~ 0 0 0 Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation mao? (h) Place within a lOO-year flood hazard area structures which would impede or ~ 0 0 0 redirect flood flows? (i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death 181 0 0 0 involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? (j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? ~ n n LJ (k) Potentially impact stormwater runoff from construction activities? 181 0 0 0 (I) Potentially impact stormwater runoff from post-construction activities? ~ 0 0 0 (m) Result in a potential for discharge of stormwater pollutants from areas of material storage, vehicle or equipment fueling, vehicle or equipment ~ 0 0 maintenance (including washing), waste handling, hazardaus materials 0 handling or storage, delivery areas, loading docks or other outdoor work areas? (n) Result in the potential for discharge of stormwater to affect the beneficial ~ 0 0 0 uses af the receivine waters? (0) Create the potential far significant changes in the flow velocity or volume of ~ 0 0 0 storrnwater runaffto cause environmental harm? (p) Create significant increases in erosion afthe project site or surrounding ~ 0 0 0 areas? Impact Analysis: a) _ b). Future development according to the proposed General Plan has the potential to violate water quality standards and waste discharge requirements as well as impact groundwater supplies and recharge in the Orange area. Potential impacts could result from alteration to the existing drainage patterns that lead to surface and groundwater resources. A potentially significant impact associated with these issues could occur and will be analyzed in the PEIR being prepared for the project. More than half of the water in the planning area is obtained from the Orange County Groundwater Basin administered through the Orange County Water District (OCWD). The balance is purchased from the Metropolitan Water District of Orange County (MWDOC). Approximately 30 retail water agencies and cities rely on MWDOC for the imported water they provide their customers. The City obtains approximately 75 percent of its water from City-owned wells. The City purchases approximately 20 percent form the MWD through the MWDOC and purchases approximately five percent from City of Orange 24 Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan the Serrano Water District. The Serrano Water District provides local water from Santiago Creek which is impounded behind Santiago Dam in Irvine Lake. In addition to the City of Orange Water Division, portions of the planning area are served by Irvine Ranch Water District (IRwtJ), and Santiago County Water District (SCWD), and East Orange County Water District (EOCWD). The majority of the eastern portion of the planning area is located within the IRWD service area; while a southeastern portion of the planning area is located in the service area of SCWD. Water in the eastern portion of the planning area will most likely be provided through joint IRWD and SCWD facilities. Since new development in the planning area has the potential to deplete groundwater supplies and interfere with groundwater recbarge, impact on groundwater supplies will be examined in the PEIR. c) _ I). Future development according to the proposed General Plan could increase the amount of impervious surfaces in the planning area and will contribute to an increase in runoff, which may alter the existing drainage pattern; result in erosion and flooding; and degrade water quality. A potentially significant impact associated with these issues could occur and will be analyzed in the PEIR. g) _ j). The Orange planning area includes areas located within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). Three dams are located in and around the planning area including Prado Dam in Corona, and Villa Park Dam and Santiago Dam which are located within the planning area. The City could be subject to flooding if dam failure coincided with an earthquake or heavy rainfall. Additionally, there is a chance of flooding from water tank failure at reservoirs within the planning area and from those located in surrounding areas. The planning area is protected from tsunamis due to its inland location. Seiches have not historically occurred within the planning area, although the possibility of a seiche exists associated either with the Santiago Creek Recharge Basin, or Irvine Lake. There is potential for mudflows from the hillsides in the eastern portion of the planning area. Because development in accordance with the proposed General Plan could result in the risk of loss, injury, or death from flooding and/or mudflow, a complete analysis of these potential impacts will be included in the PEIR being prepared for the project. k) _ pl. Construction related activities in support of development proposed in the General Plan could result in potential impacts from storrnwater runoff. This could include sediments from grading activities, pollutants from materials storage or vehicles/equipment. As discussed above, post-construction alteration to the drainage patterns could result in increases in erosion, alter the flow and velocity of runoff and potentially discharge pollutants to receiving waters. A discussion of these potential impacts will be included in the PEIR being prepared for the project. City of Orange 25 Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan Potentially Sllnlflc8Dt PoteDtlall)' Unle.. Lus Than 9. LAND USElPLANNING. Would the project: Sf.nlflcant MllI.aOoD Sllnlflcant No Impad Incorporated Impact Impac. (a) Physically divide an established connnunity? (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 181 0 0 0 general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) ado ted for the u se of avoidin or miti alin an environmental effect? (c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural connnunity 0 0 181 0 conservation Ian? Impact Analysis: a). Implementation of the proposed General Plan would not divide an established community. While new development and redevelopment would be located on vacant and underutilized parcels, those parcels would not be large enough to physically divide areas within the City and would be surrounded by existing development. Potential impacts would be less than significant. b). The proposed General PIan could allow development that would conflict with local and regional policies and plans. Implementation of the proposed General Plan could result in land uses that differ from those used to develop the local Air Quality Management Planning document. In addition, the proposed General Plan could propose roadway improvements that do not conform to the Regional Transportation Plan produced by the Southern California Association of Governments. As a result, the proposed General Plan could conflict with these planning documents. Because of the potentially significant impact associated with these issues, an analysis will be included in the PEIR. c). As previously discussed, the 37,OOO-acre Natural Communities Conservation Plan (NCCP) reserve area borders the eastern portion of the City's planning area on both the north and south sides. The City of Orange is a participating agency in the NCCP program The NCCP documents provide specific mitigation measures for any potential impacts to the reserve area. Adherence to the goals, policies and mitigation measures required under the NCCP plan would ensure that potential impacts would be less than significant. Additionally, parts of the eastern portion of the planning area are within the 50,000- acre Irvine Ranch Land Reserve. These areas are currently designated as Open Space in the City's existing General Plan and would continue to be designated as such in the proposed General Plan. Implementation of the proposed General Plan will not conflict with either of these plans, potential impacts would be less than significant. City of Orange 26 Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan Potentially SlgnlOunt Potentlall)' Unless Len Than SlgnlOcant MItigation SlgnlOcant N. 10. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project: Impad Incorporated Impact Impact (a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be 0 0 0 ~ orvalue to the reaion and the residents of the state? (b) Result in the loss of availability ora locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land 0 0 0 ~ use plan? Impact Analysis: a) _ b). lbe City of Orange contains sand and gravel resources (collectively referred to as "aggregate") along both the Santa Ana River and Santiago Creek. lbese areas, located generally north of Santiago Road and east of the City of Villa Park near water sources, are designated as Resource Areas or Open Space on the Draft General Plan Land Use Map. These areas have been identified by the State Mining and Geology Board as regionally significant aggregate resources. As such, the City is not proposing General Plan land use designation changes to these areas. Additionally, the City's Zoning Ordinance includes a "Sand and Gravel Extraction" district to further implement the City's land use policies related to aggregate resource preservation and management. The proposed General Plan would continue to implement these land use policies and would not result in the loss of these resources. As such, no impact would result. City of Orange 27 Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan Potentially SllnlAunt Potentially UnlUI LellThan Would the project result in: SlpfDcant Mldlaflon SlplDcant No 11. NOISE. Impact Incorporated Impact Impad (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 0 0 0 standards of other allencies? (b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundbome vibration or ~ 0 0 0 omundbome noise levels? (c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project ~ 0 0 0 vicinitv above levels existino without the nmlect? (d) A substsntialtemporary or periodic incresse in smbient noise levels in the ~ 0 0 0 nro;ect vicinilY above levels existing without the nrolecO (e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan hss not been sdopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use 0 0 0 ~ airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? (I) For a project within the vicinity ofa private airstrip, would the project 0 expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise 0 0 ~ levels? Impact Analysis: aj _ dj. The proposed General Plan will allow development to occur that could create periodic and short-term construction related noise impacts, including groundbome vibration and groundbome noise levels, which could exceed established noise standards. Development according to the proposed General Plan is also anticipated to result in an increase in noise levels in the long-term due to increased vehicular traffic and the addition of new stationary sources of noise. Lastly, development in accordance with the proposed General Plan could occur adjacent to noise sources such as freeways and major arterial roadways. Because of the potentially significant impact associated with these issues, a noise analysis will be included in the PEIR. The analysis will include discussion of both permanent and temporary noise increases within the planning area, the effect this would have on the City's residents and in particular, sensitive receptors and any mitigation measures that could eliminate or reduce impacts, if necessary. ej _ I). No airport or private airstrip is located within two miles of the planning area. Although the flight path to the closest commercial airport, John Wayne Airport, lies over the City, elevations are such that noise from aircraft do not create adverse impacts, except for helicopters accessing UCI Medical Center. Furthermore, the City is not located within the Airport Environs Land Use Plan planning area. Those residing and working within the City would not be subject to excessive noise from aircraft and aircraft operations. City of Orange 28 Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan PoteDllally Slcnlftcanl Potenllally Unleu Les. Than Slplncanl Mllllallon SllDlDcant No 12. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project: Impad Incorporated Impad Impad (a) Induce substantial population gruwth in an area, either directly (for example, ~ 0 0 by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through 0 extension of roads or other infrastructure)? (b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the 0 0 ~ 0 construction of renlacement housing elsewhere? (c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of 0 0 ~ 0 .renlacement housing elsewhere? Impact Analysis: a). The proposed General Plan will introduce new population in the planning area by allowing the construction of new homes and businesses, as well as allowing for the extension of roads and infrastructure to serve newer portions of the community. A potentially significant impact associated with this issue could occur and will be addressed in the PEIR being prepared for the project. b) _ c). The proposed General Plan will allow the development of a variety of uses on vacant and previously developed land. However, most of the anticipated land use changes will occur within non-residentially designated areas and would, therefore, not impact the current housing stock. Potential impacts to this issue area are anticipated to be less than significant. City of Orange 29 Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan Potentially SllnlOcanl POlenll_lI)' Unle.. Leu Thu gllnfflnnl MidI_lion Sllnlflnnl N. 13. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project: Impact Incorporaled Impac. Impacl <a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of or need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other Derformance obiectives for anv of the Dublic services: i) Fire Protection? n ii) Police Protection? n Hi) Schools? 0 iv) Parks? n v) Other public facilities? 0 0 0 Impact Analysis: a). Development according to the proposed General Plan will place an increased demand on fire protection, police protection, schools, parka, and other public facilities, which may require the provision of new or altered governmental facilities. Implernentation of the proposed project has the potential to result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities. As such, potential impacts will be analyzed in the PEIR for the project. City of Orange 30 Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan Potentially SllftlDcanl Potend.lly Vnlell Lell Th.. Would the project: SlplDc.nl Mldl.II01l SllDlflcanl No 14. RECREATION. Imp.d lneorpouted Imp.d Imp.d (a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical 181 D D D 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 181 D D D effect on the environment? Impact Analysis: a). Fqture development according to the proposed General Plan will include residential uses, which would result in an increase in population within the planning area, thereby placing a greater demand on parks and recreational facilities and contributing to the deterioration of existing parks and recreational facilities. A potentially significant impact is anticipated and will be addressed in the PEIR. b). Implementation of the General Plan could require the construction, expansion, and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities, which could cause significant environmental impacts. A potentially significant impact associated with this issue could occur and will be addressed in the PEIR for the project. City of Orange 31 Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan 15. TRANSPORTATIONrrRAFFlC. Would the project: Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads or con estion at intersections? Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level ofservice standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated toads or hi wa 7 Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a chan e in location that results in substantial safe risks? Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e. g., sharp curves or dan erous intersections or ineo 'ble uses e. . farm ui t ? Result in inad uate emer en access? Result in inad uate arkin ca aci Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative tran ortation e. ., bus turnouts bie Ie racks 7 Potentially BlenEk.al Impact Potentially SleRlDe.nt UDlea. Mldl.don Incorpontcd LellTha. Sllnlfieanl Impact No [mpaer (a) 121 (b) 121 o o o (c) (d) o o o (g) 181 o o o o 181 181 Impact Analysis: o o o o a}--b). Development according to the proposed General Plan could significantly increase traffic volumes within the planning area. The increase in traffic volumes could result in the adopted level of service standards being exceeded for certain roadway segments in the planning area. A potentially significant impact associated with these issues could occur and will be analyzed in the PEIR being prepared for the project. c). No airport or airstrip is located within or adjacent to the planning area. As a result, air traffic patterns would not be altered with implementation of the proposed General Plan. Futhennore, current patterns utilized by helicopters accessiug facilities within the City would not be altered with implementation of the proposed General Plan. d). Development allowed under the proposed General Plan would not increase hazards due to design features or incompatible uses. No new roadways are planned within the planning area and those that may be proposed for expansion or alteration would be subject to existing City design standards for roadways that ensure that no hazards would result. No impacts would result with implementation of the proposed General Plan. e). Traffic generated by new development allowed under the proposed General Plan may also result in congestion along intersections and roadways, which could impede access by emergency vehicles. A potentially significant impact associated with these issues could occur and will be analyzed in the PEIR being prepared for the project. I). Development according to the proposed General Plan could result in inadequate parking capacity within the planning area, especially in those areas within the City that already experience high parking demands. Although any new development will be required to meet the City's parking requirements and standards, significant impacts could occur. Impacts to parking could occur in areas proposed for development that already experience parking shortfalls. Development in accordance with the proposed General Plan could result in the demand for more parking in areas where additional parking is not available (such as the Old Towne Historic District, South Main Street, Tustin Street, and Town and Country Road). As such, potential impacts will be analyzed in the PEIR for the project. g). Development and circulation improvements allowed under the proposed General Plan may conflict with the City's policies or plans supporting alternative transportation. Potential conflicts could arise from roadway infrastructure changes that may be required as a result of proposed development that would eliminate right-of-way for a bike lane to add automobile capacity or from the extension of roadways into an area that is not serviced by bus or rail services necessitating automobile use (at least in the interim). A potentially significant impact associated with this issue could occur and will be analyzed in the PEIR being prepared for the project. City of Orange 32 Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan Potentially Slcnlflcanl Polelldally Vnle.. Ln. Than Slt;ntflcallt Midi_don SllnlOcanl No 16. UTILITIES/SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would th.e project: Impact Incorporaled Impact Impact (a) ~~ceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water ~ D D D ualitv Control Board? (b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment ~ or collection facilities or expansion of existin~ facilities, the construction of D D D whicb could cause simificaut 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 ~ D D D sionificant environmental effects? (d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing ~ D D D entitlements and resource. or are new or exnanded entitlements needed? (e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's ~ D D D nToiected demand in addition to the nrovider's existin. conunitments? (I) Be served by a landfill with insufficient permitted capacity to acconunodate ~ D D D tbe oroiect's solid waste disoosal needs? (g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid ~ D D D wastes. Impact Analysis: a) _ e). Future development according to the proposed General Plan will result in an increase in impervious surfaces in the planning area. New development could also result in the generation of wastewater that exceeds the wastewater treatment requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Implementation of the General Plan may also result in the need for the constnJction or expansion of existing water and wastewater facilities in order to ensure sufficient supplies, capacity, and service levels are maintained. Additionally, the increase in impervious surfaces in the planning area could result in the need for the construction of new stormwater drainage facilities. A potentially significant impact associated with these issues could occur and will be analyzed in the PEIR being prepared for the project. f) - g), Future development in accordance with the General Plan will generate additional solid waste within tbe planning area, potentially exceeding its pennitted landfill capacity, and may lead to potential conflicts with federal, State, and local statues and regulations related to the disposal of solid waste. These issues will be discussed in the PEIR. City of Orange 33 Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan 17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE Potentially 51.nlfle,nt Impad Potentially 511ninunl VRleu MllI.adon Incorporated LellThan SlcnlDen' Impact No Impact (b) Does the projeet 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 conununity, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate i ortantex lesofthema.oT .odsofCalifomiahisto or rehisto 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, the effects of other current projects. and the effects of robable future o'eels? Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human bein s either direct! or indirect! 181 o o o (a) 181 o o o (c) 181 o o o Impact Analysis: a), Development pursuant to General Plan policy has the potential to significantly impact biological and cultural resources and, therefore, has the potential to degrade the quality of the environment. These issues will be discussed in the relevant sections of the Program EIR. b). Future development according to the proposed General Plan has the potential to result in significant cumulative impacts when viewed in conjunction with other growth in the Orange County region as well as the Cities of Villa Park, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Garden Grove, and Tustin. Orange County Projections (OCP) of population, housing and employment prepared by the Orange County Council of Governments will be used in conjunction with the proposed General Plan to deternrine what, if any, cumulative impacts may result. A potentially significant impact associated with this issue could occur, These issues will be discussed in the Program EIR. c). Due to the potentially significant impacts associated with implementation of the proposed General Plan, the proposed project has the potential to cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly. A potentially significant impact associated with this issue could occur. These issues will be discussed in the relevant sections of the Program EIR. City of Orange 34 Initial Study/Notice of Preparation Orange General Plan