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CEQA Class 32 Exemption – 400 W Warner Ave April 7, 2025 Page 2 of 10 would implement all necessary on-site utility and storm water management infrastructure that would connect to the existing infrastructure systems on West Warner Avenue and South Birch Street, consistent with City requirements. Construction of the Project is expected to commence in September 2025 and would last through February 2026. The following construction activities would occur as part of the Project: • Demolition • Site Preparation • Grading • Building Construction • Paving • Architectural Coating Miscellaneous site demolition for the Project will include (i) landscape, (ii) a small building, and (iii) miscellaneous parking lot lights. The existing building and parking lot will remain intact, and the existing building is being delivered as a cold shell. As a conservative estimate, this analysis assumes to up to 100 tons of debris will be generated from demolition activities. No import or export of soils would be required. The information presented in this Memorandum is based on our review and analysis of the following documents and information: (a) materials provided by the Project Applicant regarding the proposed Project; (b) publicly available documents and information from the City of Santa Ana website, including but not limited to the City’s General Plan, Zoning and Land Use Code, and (c) information provided by the City of Santa Ana staff. II. EXISTING CONDITIONS A. Existing Land Use The Project site is currently developed with an approximate 57,705 sf one-story concrete building and an approximate 1,115 sf one-story metal secondary building for a total building perimeter footprint area of 58,820sf on a 4.99-acre property located at 400 West Warner Avenue in the City of Santa Ana. The Project site was developed sometime between 1952 and 1963 and was previously occupied by the former Sears Parts & Repair Center. B. Existing General Plan Designation The City of Santa Ana General Plan designates the Project site as Industrial (IND). The Industrial (IND) land use designation provides space for activities such as light and heavy manufacturing, warehousing, processing, and distribution as well as commercial uses ancillary to industrial activities. Industrial districts are significant sources of employment and municipal revenue, and they contribute to the economic health of the City and the region. The maximum floor area ratio (FAR) for the allowed use is 0.45 and the typical maximum height is 35 feet. C. Existing Zoning The Project site is located within the Light Industrial (M-1) district. Chapter 41 Division 18 Section 41-472 through 472.5 of the City’s Municipal Code provides a list of uses permitted or conditionally permitted in the M-1 district.