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The Fashion Square EIR also examined the use of reflective materials for building surfaces <br />which could have adverse affects to motorists on area streets. The existing structure was designed <br />and constructed with no such reflective surfaces. It is assumed that the proposed expansions will <br />be constructed ul a manner consistent with the existing structures, and no solar glare is anticipated. <br />No impacts will result. <br />The MainPlace site is part of an area that is largely commercial and produces illumination <br />from signage and parking. The Fashion Square EIR determined that no significant impacts to <br />surrounding land uses would result from project illumination. The proposed modifications represent <br />a small percentage of the already existing structures on the site. No differential in illumination will <br />result from the proposed additions. No impacts will result. <br />Aesthetics <br />The proposed modifications represent a small percentage of the structures already in place. <br />The City will require that the new modifications blend with the existing structure. The proposed <br />modifications are similar in height at three stories to the existing structures and will not result in any <br />obtrusive or out -of -scale visual elements. The visual appearance of the proposed modifications will <br />not result in any significant adverse impacts. <br />Housing/Population <br />Based on the projected employment figures that were generated in the Fashion Square EIR, <br />for a commercial/retail establishment, I employee is required for every 500 square feet of space. <br />For the proposed expansion of approximately 147,000 square feet, then, approximately 300 new <br />employees may be required. That would be 138 persons for the expanded Robinson's-May <br />department store, and approximately 160 persons for the cinema complex and restaurant. It can be <br />assumed that less employees per square foot would be required for the cinema complex, however, <br />a greater number are required in restaurant operations. <br />It is typical that most employees will be hired from the local surrounding community, <br />especially with a higher unemployment rate that is currently being experienced in central Orange <br />County. The exception may be higher -level managerial personnel who may commute. The number <br />of new hires will not have an effect on the demand for new housing in the area, and will not create <br />a significant inflow of persons relocating to the area. No significant impacts will result to population <br />or housing demands within Santa Ana or the surrounding communities. <br />Addendum EIR jor drain Plaee/Sanla Ana (E196A 3j APrf/ 4, 1996 <br />Page 23 M Project No. 96.066 <br />75D-414 <br />