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40 Development Architecture-&neiueering-Conetructiou 5932 Bolsa Avenue, Suite 107 - Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Tel (714) 892-8810 Fax (800) 342-0507 In addition, Section 18-312(a) of the City's Municipal Code limits noise created on the project site at any residential property line to 55 dBA between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. and to 50 dBA between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. These standards are in place to protect the public, health safety and welfare. Consideration should be given to the fact that the proposed project fully complies with these noise restrictions even with the proposed 24-hours of operation. The CEQA Study also evaluated the potential for adverse daytime and nighttime effects of the proposed lighting associated with the proposed project. The Study concluded that the potential impacts associated with new sources of light or glare would be "less than significant" and no mitigation measures were required. A photometric plan was prepared and included in the project plans illustrating proper levels of illumination to be provided within the project area with little to no light spillage on to adjacent properties. This is made possible by the technologically advanced LED light fixtures available on the commercial market. In addition, Chapter 9 of the City's Commercial Design Guidelines sets forth lighting standards for commercial projects including specific direction on minimizing glare onto adjoining properties. These standards are in place to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. Similar to the issue regarding noise, consideration should be given to the fact that the project fully complies with the City's light and glare standards. Concern no. 2 Councilman Solorio and Bacerra both expressed concerns regarding the potential for the store to attract homeless and loitering. Councilman Bacerra further expressed a concern that the proposed store may attract homeless at the levels experienced at the existing 7-Eleven store located at Main Street and Dyer Road. Response for Council's consideration: The existing 7-Eleven store located at Main Street and Dyer Road is on a parcel of land that is adjacent to another parcel of land with shared parking that is underutilized, partially undeveloped and under separate ownership. Please see the attached aerial photo with parcel lines included (Exhibit G). The undeveloped southwest corner of the adjoining parcel undoubtedly contributes to the homeless and loitering issues at that store because it is an area away from the street where the homeless can take shelter. For these reasons, the proposed project at Euclid and Hazard includes a wrought iron fence and gate to secure the easterly rear and southerly side of the property. The existing store at Main Street and Dyer Road is also within'/4 of a mile of the Community Service Program CFS and the Santa Ana Armory which are organizations that provide assistance to those in need. The attached aerial of the City (Exhibit H) has all of the existing homeless shelters and soup kitchens identified along with all of the existing 7-Eleven stores. It appears the City of Santa Ana may have a disproportionate number of shelters and soup kitchens as compared to other cities in Orange County. Several of the existing 7-Eleven stores are within walking distance of a homeless shelter and/or soup kitchen, which may be the reason these stores struggle to effectively address homeless panhandling and loitering despite efforts being made by 7-Eleven and the Franchisee. Although I do not profess to be an expert on the complex topic of the homeless. It would seem that the homeless are not likely to migrate a long distance on their own leaving familiar surroundings, known and 75A-89