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3. Figure 2 on page 3 shows that there are buildings proposed on the corner of the SB-55 off ramp with Grand Avenue, please make sL~re the requirements of corner site distance is met. RESPONSE The proposed building will be setback a minimum of 20 feet from the property line adjacent to both the 55 freeway off-ramp and from Grand Avenue. This is the setback requirement of the SD-8 zoning district. There will be no obstructions within this 20 foot by 20 foot corner cut off area. In addition, the 55 freeway off-ramp at Grand Avenue is a signalized intersection, so the traffic signal will aide in both right and left hand turning movements at the intersection. Because of the 20 foot building setback, there will be no obstructions at the intersection of the South bound 55 freeway ofF ramp and Grand Avenue as the result of this project. 4. On page 4 under the Aesthetics section it states that SR-55 is not a designated scenic highway. On page 6, however, it states that "The Urban Design Element identifies State Route 55 as a scenic corridor." Note that according to the Scenic Highway Mapping System, State Route 55 is not listed as a scenic highway. Please correct the discrepancy. .RESPONSE The City recognizes that according to the state of California Scenic Highways Mapping System that State Route 55 is not listed as a scenic Highway, however, The City of Santa Ana's Scenic Corridors Element of the General Plan identifies the Newport (State Route 55) , Santa Ana and Garden Grove Freeways as high-speed scenic corridors operating at a regional scale. They influence Santa Ana's image. The Scenic Corridor element calls for landscape edges to promote selected views into the City. The proposed project will provide extensive trees and landscaping in keeping with the requirements of the Specific Development No. 8 zoning district. Over 19 percent of the project site will be landscaped including a X O to 20 foot landscape setback adjacent to the 55 freeway south bound off-ramp and a 10 foot landscape buffer adjacent to the freeway. Over 100 new trees will be added to the project site resulting in a project that will enhance the views of motorists as they travel along the 55 freeway corridor in keeping with the Scenic Corridor element of the City's General Plan. 5. Any project work (e.g. street widening, emergency access improvements, sewer connections, sound walls, storm drain construction, street connections, lighting, signage, ect.} proposed in the vicinity of the Caltrans Right-of--Way, would require an encroachment permit and all environmental concerns must be adequately addressed. If the environmental documentation for the project-does not meet Caltrans requirements, additional documentation would be required before approval of the encroachment permit. Please coordinate with Caltrans to meet requirements for any work within or near Caltrans Right-of--Way. If an encroachment permit is needed for construction purposes, the Department of Transportation will become a responsible agency on this project. (See Attachment: Environmental Review Requirements for Encroachment Permit) 7~A-170