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PROJECT TRAFFIC Trip generation estimates for the proposed Crazy Horse Square project were derived from the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) publication Trip Generation, 7th Edition. Trip generation rates for restaurant, retail, fast food, and coffee house uses; and the resulting trip generation for each component ofthe project are summarized on Table 3. Reductions for pass-by traffic were taken, based on ITE standards. Table 3 indicates that the Crazy Horse Square food and retail center will generate about 2,696 trips per day, with 96 inbound and 86 outbound trips in the morning peak hour, and 60 inbound and 41 outbound trips in the evening peak hour. TRIP DISTRIBUTION Project trip distribution assumptions for the project site were developed, taking into account the site uses and the location of area trip producers, such as employment centers. Trip distribution assumptions are shown on Figure 6. The trip distribution assumptions focus on the project's use of arterials and major intersections in the vicinity of the project. While some drivers may find their way to the site through the Brookhollow development via Wright Street at Warner Avenue, the trip distribution shown assumes that all project traffic will use the arterials, for a more conservative approach. Based on these trip distribution patterns, the new trips to be added to the street system by the proposed project were calculated, and are shown on Figure 7. PROJECT IMPACT - PROJECT OPENING YEAR CONDITIONS Project traffic was added to the Project Opening Year traffic volumes, and the resulting peak hour traffic volumes are shown on Figure 8. The study intersections were re-analyzed for Project Opening Year plus Project conditions, and the results are summarized on Table 4. With the addition of project-related traffic, all study intersections will continue to operate at an acceptable Level of Service in both peak hours. The project will not generate a significant impact, and no off-site mitigation of project impacts will be required of the project. Copies of the leu and worksheets are provided in Appendix B of this report. 2025 GENERAL PLAN BUILD-OUT CONDITIONS The City of Santa Ana also required that an analysis of General Plan Build-out Year 2025 be conducted for this project. Forecast peak hour volumes for the Build-out condition were developed using the Orange County Traffic Analysis Model (OCTAM), which is developed and maintained by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCT A). General Plan Build-out conditions assume build-out of all land uses as well as the transportation infrastructure assumed in each city's General Plan. General Plan Build-out peak hour volumes at the study intersections are shown on Figure 9. Intersection operations for General Plan Build-out conditions were evaluated and the results are summarized on Table 5. All study intersections are forecasted to continue to operate at an acceptable Level of Service in the 2025 General Plan Build-out year. Copies of the leu and worksheets are provided in Appendix B of this report. PROJECT IMP ACT - 2025 GENERAL PLAN BUILD-OUT CONDITIONS Project traffic was added to the 2025 General Plan Build-out traffic volumes, and the study intersections were re-analyzed. General Plan Build-out Plus Project peak hour traffic volumes are shown on Figure 10. The intersection analysis results are summarized on Table 6. With the addition ofproject-related traffic, all study intersections will continue to operate at an acceptable Level of Service in both peak hours. The project will not generate a significant impact, and no off-site mitigation of project impacts will be required ofthe project. Copies of the leu and worksheets are provided in Appendix B of this report. Crazy Horse Square Food and Retail Center - 12 - April, 2006 7SA~~08