Item 24 - Public Hearing for Amendments to the Transit Zoning Code

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Registered Environmental Assessor or similarly qualified individual prior to initiating any construction activities at the site. If recommended in the Phase I ESA, the project sponsor shall undertake (or require the responsible party to undertake) a Phase II ESA soil sampling plan; or if any environmental contamination is identified by the Phase I ESA, the project sponsor shall implement (or require the responsible party to implement) the recommendations of the report to further investigate and to remove any soil contamination. (Impact 4.5-2) MM4.5-2 In the event that previously unknown or unidentified soil and/or groundwater contamination that could present a threat to human health or the environment is encountered during construction in the Transit Zoning Code (SD 84A and SD 84B) area, construction activities in the immediate vicinity of the contamination shall cease immediately. If contamination is encountered, a Risk Management Plan shall be prepared and implemented that (1) identifies the contaminants of concern and the potential risk each contaminant would pose to human health and the environment during construction and post -development and (2) describes measures to be taken to protect workers, and the public from exposure to potential site hazards. Such measures could include a range of options, including, but not limited to, physical site controls during construction, remediation, long-term monitoring, post -development maintenance or access limitations, or some combination thereof. Depending on the nature of contamination, if any, appropriate agencies shall be notified (e.g., Santa Ana Fire Department). If needed, a Site Health and Safety Plan that meets Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements shall be prepared and in place prior to commencement of work in any contaminated area. (Impact 4.5-2) MM4.5-3 Prior to the demolition of structures that were constructed before 1980, a thorough investigation shall be completed to determine if asbestos, lead, or PCBs exist on the site. All demolition that could result in the release of lead and/or asbestos must be conducted according to Cal/OSHA standards. (Impact 4.5-2) MM4.5-4 For development of structures that exceed 200 feet in height above ground level at a development site, applicants shall file a Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration with the FAA (FAA Form 7460-1). Following the FAA's aeronautical evaluation of the project, projects must comply with conditions of approval imposed or recommended by the FAA. Subsequent to the FAA findings, the project shall be reviewed by the ALUC for consistency analysis. (Impact 4.5-5) MM4.5-5 Prior to initiation of construction activities, any development within the Transit Zoning Code (SD 84A and SD 84B) Area shall have a completed traffic control plan, prepared by the project proponent that will be implemented during construction activities. This may include, but is not limited to, the maintenance of at least one unobstructed lane in both directions on surrounding roadways. At any time if only a single lane is available, the developer shall provide a temporary traffic signal, signal carriers (i.e., flagpersons), or other appropriate traffic controls to allow travel in both directions. If construction activities require the complete closure of a roadway segment, the developer shall provide appropriate signage indicating alternative routes. (Impact 4.5-6) MM4.5-6 The City Public Works Department shall consult with the Santa Ana Police Department and the Santa Ana Fire Department to disclose temporary closures and alternative travel routes in order to ensure adequate access for emergency vehicles when construction of future projects would result in temporary land or roadway closures. (Impact 4.5-6) MM4.5-7 The Santa Ana Fire Department, in consultation with other applicable City Departments (e.g., Police), shall update their Emergency Preparedness Plan prior to occupancy January 2025 31 Environmental Analysis