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SANTA ANA REZONE PROJECT <br /> INITIAL STUDYIMITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION <br /> c) In non-urbanized areas,substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality <br /> of public views of the site and its surroundings? (Public views are those that are <br /> experienced from publicly accessible vantage point). If the project is in an urbanized <br /> area,would the project conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing <br /> scenic quality? <br /> Less than significant impact.The project site is located in an urbanized area supporting <br /> commercial and residential uses. Currently, the project site is zoned Al and is designated by the <br /> General Plan as OS. The proposed project would include a zone change to rezone the project site to <br /> C2, as well as a GPA to redesignate the project site as GC, both of which allow for operation of a <br /> parking lot. The proposed parking lot would continue to serve the zoo with overflow capacity and <br /> would therefore be consistent with the surrounding land uses and zoning with respect to scenic <br /> quality as it would enhance an existing parking lot with paving, striping, EV charging, and updated <br /> landscaping.As such, the proposed project would not conflict with applicable zoning and other <br /> regulations pertaining to scenic quality and impacts would be less than significant. <br /> d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or <br /> nighttime views in the area? <br /> Less than significant impact. The proposed project would include standard parking lot lighting, <br /> which would not exceed 35 feet in height and would be directed downward and shielded to avoid <br /> glare, as per Section 9.7 in the City's Commercial Design Guidelines.13 As the proposed project would <br /> be in compliance with City regulations regarding new sources of nighttime lighting, the proposed <br /> parking lot lighting would not adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area. The proposed <br /> project would not result in a new substantial source of light or glare which would affect nighttime <br /> views of the area, and a less than significant impact would occur. <br /> Mitigation Measures <br /> None required. <br /> 13 City of Santa Ana.2022.Chapter 9:Commercial Design Guidelines.Website:https:llwww.santa- <br /> ana.orgldocumentslchapter-9-commercial-design-guidelines-citywide-design-guidelines/.Accessed April 28,2025, <br /> FCS <br /> 22 <br /> Ordinance No. 5 ddti iovaGans.SHdY¢pOEnl.com sflesfPv6lfeatioM1S5Nef5hacetl Docomenis/Pv611UHnns/L11ent IPN-JNI/0327/43270047/ISMND/03271 7 Santa Ana Aexone Peojeft ISMND.doa <br /> Page 34 of 118 <br />