Item 28 - Public Hearing - ZOA No. 20204-01 South Coast Technology Center

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South Coast Technology Center Project CEQA Exemption 15183 accurately. SCAG is currently working on updating the technical methodology and resubmitting for CARB's review. Until CARB approves the methodology, the 2024-2050 RTP/SCS is not a fully adopted document, especially from the GHG reduction perspective of the proposed strategies. As such, the consistency analysis relies upon the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS. Nevertheless, the Project is located in a HQTA and supports alternative transportation methods and electric vehicles by providing supporting infrastructure and facilities on -site, which would ensure the Project's consistency with the strategies in the 2024-2050 RTP/SCS. Table 4.8-5 Consistency with the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS Reduction Strategy Applicable Land Use Tools Project Consistency Analysis Focus Growth Near Destinations and MobilityO tions • Emphasize land use patterns that facilitate Center Focused Consistent. Transit Priority Areas multimodal access to work, educational and Placemaking, (TPAs) are defined in the 0.5-mile radius other destinations Priority Growth around an existing or planned major • Focus on a regional jobs/housing balance to Areas (PGA), Job transit stop or an existing stop along a reduce commute times and distances and Centers, High HQTA. A HQTA is defined as a corridor expand job opportunities near transit and along Quality Transit with fixed route bus service frequency of center -focused main streets Areas (HQTAs), 15 minutes (or less) during peak • Plan for growth near transit investments and Transit Priority commute hours. support implementation of first/last mile Areas (TPA), strategies Neighborhood As stated above, the Project is located • Promote the redevelopment of Mobility Areas within an HQTA.' The Project Site is underperforming retail developments and other (NMAs), Livable located in a highly developed and outmoded nonresidential uses Corridors, urbanized area of Santa Ana, and within • Prioritize infill and redevelopment of Spheres of walking and biking distance of existing underutilized land to accommodate new Influence (SOls), residential and commercial uses that growth, increase amenities and connectivity in Green Region, would contribute to reduction in VMT and existing neighborhoods Urban Greening. associated GHG emissions. Specifically, • Encourage design and transportation options the Project Site is located within walking that reduce the reliance on and number of solo distance (approximately 300 feet) to the car trips (this could include mixed uses or nearest bus stops along West MacArthur locating and orienting close to existing Boulevard. In addition, the Project would destinations) provide bicycle parking spaces and • Identify ways to "right size" parking electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in requirements and promote alternative parking accordance with CALGreen Code. The strategies (e.g., shared parking or smart Project would also revitalize the Project parking) Site by removing the underutilized office park and developing industrial/warehousing uses on -site. Therefore, the Project would focus growth near destinations and mobility options. Thus, the Project would be consistent with this reduction strateqv. Promote Diverse Housing Choices • Preserve and rehabilitate affordable housing PGA, Job Not Applicable. The Project Site does and prevent displacement Centers, HQTAs, not include existing residential • Identify funding opportunities for new NMA, TPAs, development; existing uses on -site workforce and affordable housing development Livable include an approximately 10.2-acre office • Create incentives and reduce regulatory Corridors, Green park, Lake Center Office Park, and an barriers for building context sensitive Region, Urban approximately 5.6-acre vacant field west accessory dwelling units to increase housing Greening. of the existing buildings. supply • Provide support to local jurisdictions to streamline and lessen barriers to housing development that supports reduction of greenhouse gas emissions July 2024 Page 58