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Chapter 3 Findings Regarding Project Alternatives Finally, the EIR analyzed numerous alternatives to the proposed project that would reduce impacts to historic resources. (See Recirculated EIR Chapter 5.0.) Specifically, Alternative 4 would eliminate the demolition of existing structures on Agency-owned properties and would eliminate any of the new potential acquisitions identified in Figure 5-2. Therefore, the suggestion to preserve in place 701 and 713 E. Fifth Street is within the range of alternatives already analyzed in Chapter 5.0. In addition, CEQA does not require alternatives to individual project components. The suggestions provided in the comment are not considerably different from what is already analyzed in the EIR and would not clearly lessen the significant environmental effects of the project. Findings on Mitigation Measures Proposed to Reduce Impacts to Transportation/Traf is ¦ Proposed Mitigation Measure. Add language to the proposed project zoning code that includes measures for planned safety near rail crossings and suggested mitigation measures that include grade separations for major thoroughfares, improvements to existing at-grade highway-rail crossings, and continuous vandal resistant fencing or other appropriate barriers to limit access of trespassers onto the railroad right-of-way. (See Final EIR Chapter 3 (Responses to Comments), Letter from California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), comment PUC-2.) Finding. The Agency finds that specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations make this mitigation measure infeasible. Rationale. The project would not have any significant impacts on safety at railroad crossings. Therefore, mitigation measures that would require grade separations on project area roadways to reduce potential auto/train conflicts are not required. Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is providing crossing safety enhancements at 10 railroad projects in the City of Santa Ana. These planned upgrades will include flashing lights, pedestrian signals/gates, quad gates and raised medians. Implementation of the Transit Zoning Code (SD 84) project will enhance safety for motorists and pedestrians. Current technology will also be used to upgrade traffic and signal controllers with implementation of the proposed project. In addition to these project components, the Transit Zoning Code will be amended to include policy language in the Street and Network Concepts section that states: "Any future or planned development adjacent or near the railroad right-of-way be planned with the safety of the rail corridor in mind. This includes considering pedestrian circulation/ destinations with respect to railroad right-of-way." ¦ Proposed Mitigation Measure. Identify improvements and/or funding mechanisms to mitigate the project's traffic impacts. (See Final EIR Chapter 3 (Responses to Comments), Letter from City of Tustin (TUS), comment TUS-5.) Finding. The Agency finds that specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations make this mitigation measure infeasible. Rationale. The DEIR identifies mitigation measures needed as a result of expected project- generated traffic in Section 4.11.3. Specific improvements are identified in mitigation measures MM4.11-1 through MM4.11-16. Further, mitigation measure MM4.11-4 requires the City of Santa Ana to "institute a program for systematic mitigation of impacts as development proceeds within the Transit Zoning Code to ensure mitigation of the individual improvements." The program is required to include, among other things, "a funding and improvement program ... to identify financial resources adequate to construct all identified mitigation measures in a timely basis." (Draft EIR Section 4.11.3, MM4.11-4.) The mitigation measures suggested by the City of Tustin are already included in the project and will not provide meaningful additional mitigation beyond the measures that are adopted. 3-20 Revised Station District Project and FOL Settlement Agreement Findings of Fact/Statement of Overriding Considerations