Item 18 - Appeal Application Nos. 2023-02 and 2023-03 for Cabrillo Town Center project

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Mitigation Measures MM-OZ 4.13-2 The project shall implement energy conservation measures (such as energy - efficient lighting and micro -processor -controlled HVAC equipment) to reduce the demand for electricity and natural gas. The energy conservation measures shall be subject to modification as new technologies are developed or if current technology becomes obsolete through replacement. 4.6.2 Does the Project propose changes that would result in new significant impacts or substantial increase in the severity of significant impacts that will require major revisions of the Certified EIR? Wasteful, Inefficient, or Unnecessary Consumption of Energy/Conflict with or Obstruct Plan for Renewable Energy or Energy Efficiency The Project includes the demolition and removal of all existing improvements from the Project Site and development of the site with a mixed -use development including up to 507 residential dwelling units, approximately 26,800 square feet of commercial uses, and associated parking, utility infrastructure, landscaping, and open space, all of which is allowed under the Overlay Zone, and is consistent with the Overlay Zone standards. The Project does not include any development that would extend beyond the building envelope considered in the Certified EIR, and no changes are proposed to the Overlay Zone to accommodate the Project. Therefore, the Project's energy consumption has been accounted for in the Certified EIR. The Certified EIR concluded that implementation of the Overlay Zone could increase the demand for electricity and gas. However, the Project would implement Mitigation Measure MM-OZ 4.13- 2 from the Certified EIR, requiring energy conservation measures. Further, the Project will comply with CalGreen and Title 24 energy efficiency standards and requirements and other state and local regulations that reduce the Project's energy use. The current 2022 CalGreen requirements impose greater sustainability requirements and green features, including solar and electric vehicle mandates than were in place at the time the City adopted the Certified EIR in 2006.Thus, the Project would not result in any new or increased significant impacts related to energy beyond impacts already identified in the Certified EIR. Mitigation Measures The Project would implement Mitigation Measure MM-OZ 4.13-2 from the Certified EIR. 4.6.3 Any substantial changes in circumstances involving new significant impacts or substantial increase in the severity of significant impacts that will require major revisions of the Certified EIR? No substantial changes in the circumstances related to energy use and resources have occurred since the certification of the Certified EIR that would result in new or more severe significant environmental impacts. Cabrillo Town Center City of Santa Ana Technical Memorandum August 2023 City Council 18 — 530 10/3/2023