Item 26 - Public Hearing Vista Heritage Charter School (601 North Fairview Street)

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Vista Charter Public Schools District Office and Outdoor Space Project CEQA Exemption 15183 be required to modify the existing M1 zone to SD-82 to be consistent with the majority of the Fairview Business Park. In addition to the proposed Zone Change, the project also proposes a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to amend the operational standards of the SD- 82 zoning district to allow outdoor play areas. The project would also redevelop the shared surface parking lot in the southern portion of the site into an outdoor area consisting of an approximately 2,297-square foot community garden, an approximately 7,372-square foot play field, and an approximately 4,640-square foot play yard. Under current SD-82 provisions, play areas for children are limited to indoors only. Upon approval of the above entitlements, the proposed project would be consistent with the requirements of the General Plan Update and project site's zoning, and would not conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect. Impacts would be less than significant. The project proposes to remodel and reoccupy a building formerly occupied by an automotive repair use as an office building for Vista Charter Public Schools. As discussed in Section 4.14, Population and Housing, Vista Charter Public Schools operates six public charter schools in Los Angeles and Orange County and serves a total of 1,500 students. The proposed project creates an opportunity to have a district office located next to the organization's largest school, Vista Heritage Global Academy. However, it is anticipated that the project would not generate new employment opportunities within the existing organization. Additionally, proposed outdoor areas would serve existing students of the adjoining Vista Heritage Global Academy and would not increase existing school capacity. As a result, the proposed project would not directly or indirectly result in substantial unplanned population growth in the area or displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing. Additionally, as the SCAQMD has incorporated these same projections into the 2022 AQMP, it can be concluded that the proposed project would be consistent with the projections included in the 2022 AQMP. A less than significant impact would occur in this regard. ii) Would the project implement all feasible air quality mitigation measures? The proposed project would result in less than significant air quality impacts. Compliance with all feasible emission reduction rules and measures identified by the SCAQMD would be required as identified in RR AQ-2 and AQ-3 below. As such, the proposed project meets this 2022 AQMP consistency criterion. iii) Would the project be consistent with the land use planning strategies set forth in the AQMP? Land use planning strategies set forth in the 2022 AQMP are primarily based on the 2020- 2045 RTP/SCS. There is an existing bus stop located less than one mile to the west of the project site operated by Orange County Transportation Authority. Further, the project would provide bicycle parking and encourage alternate mode of transportation. Therefore, the project would be consistent with the actions and strategies of the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS As such, the proposed project meets this AQMP consistency criterion. In conclusion, the determination of 2022 AQMP consistency is primarily concerned with the long- term influence of a project on air quality in the Basin. The proposed project would not result in a long-term impact on the region's ability to meet State and Federal air quality standards. Further, the proposed project's long-term influence on air quality in the Basin would also be consistent with the SCAQMD and SCAG's goals and policies and is considered consistent with the 2022 AQMP. Dec i y ouncil 26 — 73 1/16/20'2 e 13