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City of Santa Ana Proposed Sav-on and hive Work Lofts EIR Aesthetics— MBA staff will prepare the aesthetics analysis for the proposed project. The potential visual compatibility impacts from use of the proposed project will be evaluated through the use of ground -level site photographs from sensitive viewpoints near the project site. The visibility of the project, alteration of the visual setting, and sensitivity of viewpoints will also be discussed. MBA will also review the City's Urban Design Element to determine the project's consistency with the Element's goals and policies. Mitigation measures will be recommended, if necessary, to reduce any significant impacts. Historical Resources— Greenwood and Associates is preparing a historical evaluation of the onsite structure for the City of Santa Ana. MBA will review and incorporate the findings into the EIR. Hazardous Materials — A Phase I Hazardous Materials assessment will be prepared by the applicant. MBA will review and summarize the findings of the report and incorporate them into the EIR. MBA assumes that the Phase I assessment will be adequate to incorporate into the EIR. If the assessment is not adequate, MBA assumes that the applicant will revise the assessment. Hydrology/Drainage— An analysis of hydrology and drainage issues associated with the proposed project will be conducted for the proposed project based on information provided by City staff. Increases in storm water runoff from the site as well as the capability of downstream drainage systems will be obtain from City staff. If necessary, mitigation measures will be included to reduce potential significant impacts to less than significant. Noise— A noise analysis will be prepared for the project by RK Engineering Group, Inc. The analysis will focus on short-term construction and long-term operational impacts of the proposed project. A detailed discussion of the scope of work for the noise analysis is provided in Attachment D. MBA will summarize the findings of the noise study and incorporate them into the EIR. Public Services— MBA staff will coordinate with City staff to assess potential impacts to police and fire services that are currently provided to the project site. MBA will send the fire and police departments letters describing the project and requesting documentation of existing and planned capacities. Anticipated impacts will be assessed, and appropriate mitigation measures will be recommended. Transportation/Traffic— A traffic analysis will be prepared for the project by RK Engineering Group, Inc. This analysis will include level of service analysis at five intersections in the study area. A detailed discussion of the scope of work for the traffic analysis is provided in Attachment E. MBA will summarize the findings of the traffic study and incorporate them into the EIR. Public Utilities -MBA staff will coordinate with city staff and affected public utility purveyors to assess potential impacts of the proposed project. The following utility systems will be analyzed: • Electricity • Natural Gas • Water Supply • Sewer/Wastewater • Solid Waste Disposal C:\WINDOWS\Temporary Intemet Plies\oLICBI IO\SantaAnaSav-on.doe 4