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INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FAIRVIEw BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS w MAY 2020 (9TH STREET TO 16TH STREET) PROJECT `J" SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA the existing bridge structure with a new bridge of similar size and scale that would not block any of the existing views in the vicinity of the Project area. The proposed Project would also include a concrete barrier rail that would be integrated with the sidewalk on the bridge. Pedestrian -scale lights would be mounted on the concrete barrier rail on the bridge. The concrete barrier rail and street lights would be analyzed and determined during final design; however the proposed barrier rail and lights would be compatible with the existing character of the neighborhood and would be similar in concept to the First Street bridge over the Santa Ana River. The proposed materials and design of the proposed Project improvements would be consistent with the existing visual environment. In addition, the proposed Project is consistent with current zoning and applicable development standards, and with the General Plan Land Use designation and applicable General Plan policies. No impacts would occur, and no mitigation is required. d. Would the project create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated. Fairview Street currently includes street lighting; however, the existing bridge structure does not have any street lighting. The proposed Project would include street lighting to improve safety on the bridge. As identified above, the proposed Project would also include a concrete barrier rail that would be integrated with the sidewalk on the bridge and would include mounted pedestrian -scale lights. These fixtures would be analyzed and determined during final design; however the proposed barrier rail and street lights would be compatible with the existing character of the neighborhood and would be similar in concept to the First Street bridge over the Santa Ana River. In addition, proposed street lighting would be typical of pole -mounted street lights used for bridges in the City, with lighting directed onto the roadway. The bridge would not include any reflective components that could increase glare. With implementation of Mitigation Measure AES-1, proposed street lighting would not result in excess illumination and light spillover to the Santa Ana River. Therefore, the proposed Project's potential light and glare impacts on daytime or nighttime views in the Project area would be less than significant with mitigation. 3.1.3 Mitigation Measures Mitigation Measure AES-1 Street Lighting. Low -light level, energy -efficient, and directed illumination, and separate pedestrian -scale lighting integrated with aesthetically enhanced bridge barrier shall be specified in the design and construction of the proposed Project. R:\WKE1702\ISMND\Final ISMND\Fairview Street Bridge Final ISMND.docx (05/26/20) 3.3