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

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RTP/SCS G7: Adapt to a changing climate and support an integrated regional development pattern and transportation network. RTP/SCS G8: Leverage new transportation technologies and data driven solutions that result in more efficient travel. Hence, given the above, the Project would screen out of a full VMT analysis even if required since it is within a TPA/HQTA, where existing transit service provided by OCTA provides service intervals no longer than 15 minutes during the peak commute hours. A VMT analysis is only required prospectively for CEQA documents circulated for public review after implementation of CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3(b). As the Certified EIR predated the implementation of the VMT requirements outlined in Senate Bill 743 and CEQA Guideline Section 15064.3(b), a VMT analysis was not included in the Certified EIR. Further, the CEQA findings associated with the Project will not be circulated for public review. Therefore, a VMT analysis is not required for the Project, and the determination of consistency with the Certified EIR is based on the LOS discussion above. Nevertheless, a VMT analysis has been produced for informational purposes only in response to public comments received on the topic, which, although legally not required, demonstrates that, consistent with the City of Santa Ana Traffic Impact Study Guidelines (dated September 2019) and based on the VMT screening methodology and findings outlined in the Screening Memorandum (refer to Attachment H1), the Project would not result in VMT impacts even if required due to (1) the Project Site's location within a TPA/HQTA (i.e., within '/2 mile of the 8 bus stop along OCTA Route 64 that has a 15-minute peak -hour service (refer to Attachment H3), and (2) the Project's consistency with the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS.) Conflict with Transit, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Facilities Plans The Project would implement Mitigation Measure MM-OZ 4.12-1, which requires transit -related improvements. Thus, the Project would not result in any new or increased significant impacts related to conflict with transit, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities plans beyond impacts already identified in the Certified EIR. Design Hazards In compliance with Mitigation Measure MM-OZ 4.12-2, the Project has prepared a site -specific traffic study prepared by a qualified traffic engineer that analyzes the potential traffic impacts consistent with the methodology in the Certified EIR (refer to Attachment G). The Project traffic study analyzes the Project Site's access and internal circulation. Additionally, a sight distance analysis was prepared for the Project by Linscott, Law & Greenspan Engineers, which shows that the Project driveway is expected to be adequate (refer to Attachment I). Thus, the Project would not result in any new or increased significant impacts related to a design hazard beyond impacts already identified in the Certified EIR. Cabrillo Town Center City of Santa Ana Technical Memorandum August 2023 City Council 18 — 632 10/3/2023