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intersections in the City. This is above and beyond what is required by the County's Congestion Management Plan. This project would not have a less than significant impact to Level of Service. C. Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? No Impact The project area is not within the John Wayne Airport's Planning Area, and does not include any proposed helipads/heliports. No impact will result. D. Substantially increase hazards to a design feature E. Result in inadequate emergency access Less than significant with mitigation measures incorporated The Public Works Agency has expressed concerns regarding access to the site due to the width of the alley and the inadequate site distance when egressing the parking garage. A traffic consultant completed an access study which concluded that maneuverability into the parking area proposed by the project will be satisfactory provided the drivers use caution to avoid collisions with adjacent buildings and vehicles in the alley. Residents will, overtime, become adept at maneuvering from alley to parking area. A mirror will be installed to allow those emerging from the parking area to see any oncoming traffic. Any easements required for this mitigation will be obtained. Emergency access will not be inadequate since there is access to the building is proposed from both the front of the structure. F. Result in inadequate parking capacity G. Conflict with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation No Impact The project includes underground parking with a parking lift to allow for eight parking spaces at one per bedroom of the proposed housing project thereby meeting the requirements for the City's multi-family residential parking ordinance. This measure will mitigate any effects for the need for additional 7 °a~6