94-021 - Final Environmental Impact Report for the North Harbor Specific Plan

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RESOLUTION 94-021 391 but is presented in the Specific~[~n as a possible response to future regional circulation improvements and the intensification pressures that could result in the Plan area. Discussions of the Long Range Concept contained in the Specific Plan is incorporated by reference. Finding Finding 3: Specific economic, social or other considerations make infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the EIR. Facts in SupDort of the Findinq It should be noted that this alternative may be infeasible since it assumes the extension of the SR-57 freeway south along the Santa Ana River from its current terminus and the construction of a rail mass transit along the existing Pacific Electric right-of-way. Without these two transportation corridors, it is unlikely that the alternative could be implemented. Impacts resulting from this alternative would be greater than the proposed Plan in the following areas due.to increased intensities in commercial and office development: Air quality, soils and geology, hydrology and drainage, traffic and circulation, noise, public services and utilities. Similar impacts resulting from this alternative include aesthetics, light and glare, population, housing and employment, and cultural resources. This alternative would have less impacts onsite and on surrounding land uses, since less area would be affected. Resultant displacement of businesses would also be less, though a large number of existing residential units would be displaced north of Fifth Street between Harbor Boulevard and the Santa Ana River. This alternative would not comply with and implement all recommendations found in the North Harbor Boulevard Redevelopment Plan and Strategy Plan and Santa Anita Neighborhood Plan. 27