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Related Bristol Mixed-Use Project CEQA Findings of Fact City of Santa Ana 111 CEQA Findings of Fact September 2024 public record and heard all oral testimony presented at public hearings, adopts this Statement of Overriding Considerations, which has balanced the benefits of the Project against its significant unavoidable adverse environmental impacts in reaching its decision to approve the Project. Overriding Considerations The City, after balancing the specific economic, legal, social, technological, and other benefits of the Project, has determined that the unavoidable adverse environmental impacts identified above may be considered acceptable due to the following specific considerations which outweigh the unavoidable, adverse environmental impacts of the Project, each of which standing alone is sufficient to support approval of the Project, in accordance with CEQA Section 21081(b) and CEQA Guideline Section 15093. The specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits of the Project are as follows: • The project implements the vision of the General Plan for the South Bristol Street Focus Area by: o Capitalizing on the success of the South Coast Metro area o Introducing mixed-use urban villages and encourage experiential commercial uses that are more walkable, bike friendly, and transit-oriented o Realizing an intense, multistory presence along the corridor o Providing for mixed-use opportunities while protecting adjacent, established low density neighborhoods o Creating:  New development that establishes vibrant public outdoor space appropriately scaled to the size and type of project, including 13.1 acres of publicly-accessible onsite open space areas  Building design that is dynamic and strong, creating a distinct impression  Mixed-use spaces of similar scale to those south of Sunflower Avenue. • The Project implements capital investment through construction of new buildings and offsite infrastructure improvements to enhance the City’s economic and fiscal viability pursuant to the City of Santa Ana General Plan. • The Project improves the jobs-housing balance in the City, beneficially providing multi-family housing in a jobs-rich area so that employees can easily travel to employment opportunities. • The Project reduces vehicle miles traveled and the related traffic congestion, air quality, and greenhouse gas emissions through the provision of a multi-modal, mixed-use development by bringing residents and visitors closer to their routine destinations like their workplace, gym, grocery store, park, bank, and restaurants. • Related Bristol will significantly enhance the pedestrian experience along the south Bristol corridor with new landscaping, pedestrian-oriented sidewalks and protected bike lanes. City Council 22 – 156 9/17/2024