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Home My WebLink About2009-011 - Adopting Airport Environs Element and Amending the Land Use KO- 1/26/09 RESOLUTION NO. 2009-011 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION (ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW NO. 2004-136) AND ADOPTING AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT AND AMENDING THE LAND USE AND NOISE ELEMENTS OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA (GPA NO. 2004-03) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. The Public Utilities Code Section 21675 requires Airport Land Use Commissions to formulate a comprehensive land use plan for the area surrounding each public airport. On November 15, 2007, the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission updated its Airport Environs Land Use Plan (AELUP). B. California Government Code Section 65302.3 requires local agencies to amend their general plans, as necessary, when the Airport Land Use Commission amends its AELUP. C. On October 13, 2008, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve and adopt the Negative Declaration, Environmental Review No. 2004-136 and adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No 2004-03 to adopt the City of Santa Ana's Airport Environs Element and to amend the City's Land Use and Noise Elements of the General Plan by a vote of 5:0 (Gartner and Yrarrazaval absent). D. The Airport Land Use Commission of Orange County held a public hearing on December 18, 2008, and found the City of Santa Ana's Airport Environs Element consistent with the John Wayne Airport Environs Land Use Plan. E. On February 2, 2009, the City Council of the City of Santa Ana held a duly noticed public hearing and at that time considered all testimony, written and oral. F. General Plan Amendment No. 2004-03 has been filed with the City of Santa Ana to adopt the Airport Environs Element and to amend the Land Use Element and Noise element of the General Plan of the City of Santa Ana. Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 1 of 42 G. The Council finds that the City's general plan is designed, as it must be, to accommodate a wide range of competing interests - including those of developers, neighborhoods and homeowners, prospective homebuyers, environmentalists, current and prospective business owners, jobseekers, taxpayers, and providers and recipients of all types of city-provided services - and to present a clear and comprehensive set of principles to guide development decisions. The City's general plan sets forth these guiding principles. Once in place, it is the province of this Council to examine the specifics of a proposed project to determine whether it would be in harmony with the policies stated in the general plan. H. The City Council has weighed and balanced the general plan's policies, both new and old, and has determined that based upon this balancing that General Plan Amendment No. 2004-03 is consistent with the purpose of the general plan. Section 2. The City Council has reviewed and considered the information contained in the initial study and the negative declaration for Environmental Review No. 2004-136 prepared with respect to this Project. It is determined that, as required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the State' CEQA Guidelines, a negative declaration adequately addresses the expected environmental impacts of this Project. On the basis of this review, the City Council finds that there is no evidence from which it can be fairly argued that the project will have a significant adverse effect on the environment. The City Council hereby certifies and approves the negative declaration and directs that the Notice of Determination be prepared and filed with the County Clerk of the County of Orange in the manner required by law. Section 3. The City Council hereby, approves General Plan Amendment No. 2004-03. A. The Airport Environs Element is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein. B. The amendment to the Land Use Element is attached here to as Exhibit B and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein. C. The amendment to the Noise Element is attached here to as Exhibit C and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein. The City Council has weighed and balanced the general plan's policies, both new and old, and has determined that based upon this balancing that General Plan Amendment No. 2004-03 is consistent with the purpose of the general plan. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes but is not limited to: the Request for Council Action dated February 2, 2009 and exhibits attached ttlereto and the public testimony written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 2 of 42 KO- 1/26/09 Section 4. The City Council expressly reserves the right to modify, amend or repeal this resolution at any time by adoption of a subsequent resolution. Section 5. The Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this 2nd day of Februarv, 2009. APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers: Alvarez. Benavides, Bustamante, Martinez, Pulido. Sarmiento. Tinaiero (7) NOES: Councilmembers: None (0) ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None (0) NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers: None (0) CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2009-011 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Februarv 2. 2009. Date: ~ -- 1/- /)'1 /// c Patricia E. Healy Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 3 of 42 airport environs element un Of~ANTA ANA""'I \:t\.~,,~. r,"~ December 18, 2008 Exhibit A Resolution No, 2009-011 Page 4 of 42 KO- 1/26/09 . CITY OF SANTA ANA AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT CITY COl':\'CIL Miguel.A. Pulido. )'1<1)'or Claudia C Alvarez. r...[~yOf Pro Tem r>.Ikhele )lm tiIlez Sal Tinajero Carlo'.. Bu<,UI111ante P. David Ben.:\vide'i Vincent F, Sanniento PLA="l'iI="G CmD'IlSSIO=" Chli'ilopher Leo. Clminnan Eric ),1. Alderele. Vice Chninnan V,ll:01nt r\Vard41 Patnck YffllHIZa\"<ll SemI H. 1\.1111 Victoria BelllllcolU't James R. Gartner EXECUTIVE ~IA:"lAGDIENT David N. Ream, City !\1anager Cathy 5tnndiford. As~i"lant City Manager CITY ATTOR.''EY Joseph Flercher. City Attomey Ben Kaufman. Chief Assistant City Attomey Kylee Otto, A,>,>btam City Attorney PLAI'':\'Il'iG & BUILDl1\G AGENCY Jay M. Trevino. Executiw Director Karen Haluza. Plallniu~ Manager Sergio Klotz, Principal PhllUler Hally Sobole<;ke. Aswcmte Phl.tUler Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 5 of 42 Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 6 of 42 This page intentionally left blank. KO- 1/26/09 City of Santa Ana AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT GPA 2004-3 THE CITY OF SANTA ANA Planning Division P.O. Box 1988, M-20 Santa Ana, CA 92702 Decernber18,2008 Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 7 of 42 Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 8 of 42 This page intentionally left blank. KO- 1/26/09 City of Santa Ana AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT December 18. 2008 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION ......... .................................,........................................... .. 1 A BACKGROUND......... ........ ........ ....... ................. ....... .................................... ........... 1 B. FORMAT OF THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT ............................................2 C. GENERAL PLAN CONSiSTENCy.......................................................................... 2 CHAPTER 1/ PLANNING ISSUES .............,......"............,.........................,........................,........., 3 A NOiSE...... .....,....... ...............' ........... ....... ......'.. ............,.. .........' ....,.........,.... .........,,3 B. 65 dB(A) CNEL NOISE CONTOUR .......................................................................4 C. JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT IMPACT ZONES ........................................................... 7 D. 60 dB(A) CNEL NOISE CONTOUR...............................................................9 E HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ................................,..................,.........,.........,.........".... 9 F. AELUP NOTIFICATION AREA FOR JWA ............................................................12 G, FAR PART 77 ....................................................................................................14 H. SAFETY ."..,..,......,........................,....................,.....................,....,....,....,.............16 H, STATE LAW .."......,.................,......,.............,......,.........."......,......."...,....,..........., 16 J. HELIPORTS/HELISTOPS .......................,......".......,....,........................,...........,..16 CHAPTER 11/ POLICY PLAN .......... ............................................... ..............18 APPENDICES A General Plan Internal Consistency Matrix ....... ................................................. .. A-1 B, Glossary/Definitions, ........................................ .............. ....................... .., A-3 Resolution No, 2009-011 Page 9 of 42 City of Santa Ana AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT December 1 a. 2008 LIST OF TABLES AND EXHIBITS TABLE PAGE Table 1 Interior and Exterior Noise Standards.................................................... ...............4 EXHIBITS Exhibit II-A Exhibitll-B Exhibitll-C Exhibit II-D Exhibit II-E John Wayne Airport Impact Zones ......................................................................... 7 City of Santa Ana Land Uses within JWA Noise Contours.............. ...8 FAR Part 77 Notification Area for John Wayne Airport ................... ................ ...12 City of Santa Ana Land Uses within FAA Notification Area............... ....13 FAR Part 77 John Wayne Airport Obstruction Imaginary Surfaces...................... 14 ii Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 10 of 42 KG- 1/26/09 City of Santa Ana AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT December 18. 2006 Chapter I INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND The Airport Environs Element of the City of Santa Ana General Plan serves as a long-range policy guide to safeguard the general welfare of the inhabitants within the City of Santa Ana in the vicinity of John Wayne Airport (JWA). Additionally, it provides guidance for the purpose of ensuring navigable airspace is not impacted by future development in the City. Section 21675 of the Public Utilities Code (PUC) requires Airport Land Use Commissions (ALUC) to formulate a comprehensive land use plan for the area surrounding each public airport that includes and is based upon a long-range master plan or an airport layout plan that reflects the anticipated grow1h of the airport during at least the next 20 years. Specifically, the comprehensive land use plan seeks to protect the public from the adverse effects of aircraft noise, to ensure that people and facilities are not concentrated in areas susceptible to aircraft accidents, and to ensure that no structures or activities adversely affect navigable airspace. The ALUC's two primary duties include. . Prepare Compatibility Plans - Each ALUC is required to 'prepare and adopt" an airport land use plan based upon a long-range master plan for each of the airports within its jurisdiction [PUC Sections 21674(c) and 21675(a)]. . Review Local Agency Land Use Actions and Airport Plans - The ALUC reviews the plans, regulations, and other actions of local agencies and airport operators pursuant to PUC Section 21676. The Public Utilities Code provides that the ALUC shall be guided by the Caltrans/Division of Aeronautics' California Airport Land Use Planning Handbook when adopting or amending the comprehensive land use plan. Two of the ALUC's Airport Environs Land Use Plans (AELUP) relate to the City of Santa Ana: John Wayne Airport (JWA) and the AELUP for Heliports. The ALUC has adopted aircraft noise, ground safety, and height restriction policies for the planning areas contained within these AELUP's. The City will refer required actions within the AELUP pianning areas to the ALUC for consistency determinations as defined in the PUC Section 21676. ClT\or~ANTA AN~.C\;;ll ,'~ ;:~~';~. I I... Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 11 of 42 City of Santa Ana AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT December 18. 2008 FORMAT OF THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT The Airport Environs Element is presented in four sections. The body of this Element is devoted to establishing Planning Guidelines that relate to areas affected by JWA and establishing Policies with regards to airport related issues. The Appendices to the Element provide detailed information regarding the areas addressed within the policy framework. Each section of the Element is summarized below: . The Introduction provides an overview of the requirements for the Element established by State Law and the rationale of the Element as well as presenting information on the Element's consistency with other City General Plan Elements. . The Planning Issues section identifies and defines areas of concern in relation to land uses and impacts of noise from JWA. . The Policy Plan section describes City goals and policies regarding areas impacted by JWA. . The Appendices provide detailed information as well as a glossary/definitions section and analyses and technical information referenced in the Element. GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY The Airport Environs Element of the General Plan is one aspect of the City's long-range planning program. California Government Code requires that General Plans contain an integrated, consistent set of goals and policies. The Airport Environs Element is therefore affected by policies contained in other elements of the General Plan. For example, the City's Noise Element contains standards and guidelines regarding appropriate acceptable noise levels for all land uses, while the City's Land Use Element establishes the location of land uses and the desired density/intensity of these uses to meet community needs. The Land Use Element also addresses factors such as man-made risks that may affect the general pattern of development. The policies and programs contained in this Element have been determined to be consistent with the City's other General Plan Elements (see Appendix A). 2 Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 12 of 42 KO- 1/26/09 City of Santa Ana AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT December 18, 2008 Chapter II PLANNING ISI.~YUES NOISE The City of Santa Ana Noise Element defines noise problems and provides standards and guidelines establishing thresholds and appropriate measures to minimize the impact of noise on the community. The Airport Environs Eiement expands upon these policies by identifying noise impacts as they relate to JWA. The ALUC has adopted Title 21, California Airport Noise Standards and Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) criteria, to describe noise exposures. Two noise zones are described below and depicted in Exhibit II-A: . 65 dB(A) CNEL Noise Contour - exposure of 65 dB(A) CNEL or higher (High Noise Impact) and; . 60 dB(A) CNEL Noise Contour - exposure levels from 60 dB(A) CNEL up to 65 dB(A) CNEL (Moderate Noise impact). In the City of Santa Ana, noise from aircraft using John Wayne Airport is not severe. Only small portions of the City are contained in either Noise Contour as shown in Exhibit II-A. The table below establishes noise standards for sensitive land uses. clIY\li~ANTA ANA""'I ,,;,:~...t "..\ 3 Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 13 of 42 City of Santa Ana AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT December 18. 2008 TABLE 1 Interior and Exterior Noise Standards LAND USE CATEGORIES CNEL Categories Uses Interior 1 Exterior 2 Residential Single-family. duplex, multi-family 45 65 Institutional Hospital, school classrooms/playgrounds 45 65 Church, librarv 45 -- ODen SDace Parks -- 65 NOTES: 1. Interior areas (to include but are not bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, limited to): dining rooms, closets. corridors/hallways, private offices, and conference rooms. 2. Exterior areas shall mean: private yard of single-family homes park picnic areas school playgrounds common areas private open space, such as atriums and balconies, shall be excluded from exterior areas provided sufficient common area is included within the project 3. Interior noise level requirements contemplate a closed window condition. Mechanical ventilation system or other means of natural ventilation shall be provided per Chapter 12, Section 1305 of the Uniform Buildinn Code. 65 dB(A) CNEL NOISE CONTOUR: Impacts in the 65 dB(A) CNEL Noise Contour are sufficient to warrant restrictions on residential uses and may require sound attenuation measures. All residential uses are deemed inconsistent in this area unless it can be shown that such units are sufficiently mitigated to address present and projected noise exposure which may include, but is not limited to, avigation easements and sound attenuation. This exposure shall be the energy sum of all noise impacting the project, so as not to exceed an interior standard of 45 dB(A) CNEL. lm()f~ANTA ANA+\j;~ Noise sensitive institutional uses such as schools, churches. hospitals, libraries, and other noise-sensitive land uses may also be inconsistent in this zone unless it can be shown conclusively that such units are sufficiently mitigated to address present and projected noise 4 Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 14 of 42 KO- 1/26/09 City of Santa Ana AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT December 18. 2008 exposure. Again, this exposure shall be the energy sum of all noise impacting the project so as not to exceed an interior noise standard of 45 dB (A) CNEL. Commercial, industrial, and recreational uses may be appropriate in this zone providing that structures are mitigated to allow normal work activities to be conducted. In the City of Santa Ana, the small portion of area that iies within this impacted zone shall be consistent with defined noise standards (in the table presently shown on page twenty-three) of the AELUP. m\Ol ~ANTA AN ~<Ii\ I..., I 5 Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 15 of42 City of Santa Ana AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT December 18. 2008 This page intentionally left blank. 6 Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 16 of 42 KO- 1/26/09 City of Santa Ana AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT December 18. 2008 Nntp' r.nllnly Unincnrporated are;;;... ariA ~hoVJn in whilll John Wayne Airport Impact Zones ~ ~ _00_ CNEL CONT:)Ufl _M_' RU'NIJlV PROTF;:';TlCN ZO~E _.._. :ir1 I:>Vl.JNtJA/'J~... _ AiRPO~T BOlJNIWlI~:<; , I L,prTlIlO6o;te conlhj'Il(lfl Jo1fIW/1:'f'"r(, 1\j<~PrQ",d Ci.GClI~~'1d 2005 jl....""""1>I'"'221l .. ,""'.,... I CEFITlFICATION i 1I:l(l(Jl,ld t.y I~ AwpOf1la11ll UWl Cul"Ir'os~;(l/1 lor C'3~lI" r,)<J1~1 I.a-~:.&. 'q...,{I1. :1tJal ! I<ari A RIgOllI, E:~UlI\lEl OIt1cer Date' r ~". ' .. ", cmuF~ANTA ANA';';f" ''')'('' ,.,~ 7 Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 17 of 42 City of Santa Ana AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT December 18. 2008 ~ ".f" <Ii' I..-u"r>d _""0fIICV _oc _OC II1II IHD c:::::;:] INS F:.,'":,;;;l 1,."'~'1 r 1 llf7 _ ,,uN -, _CIOl>OC - ,~ CD It-I~ 1::::; 0I1e.v..w, City of Santa Ana Land Uses within JWA Noise Contours ~~t!- ~M~~ Vi.~...1'.:'~\l.. t.l!\lItJJl i~,l 0.00 02! Mlle. 0." + C<>pynghlJf!OOAI.R'Q_I!Ie~...tod c'Tm~ANTA AN~'''Y\\] ....\ , j 8 Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 18 of 42 KO- 1/26/09 City of Santa Ana AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT December 18, 2008 60 dB(A) CNEL NOISE CONTOUR: The noise impact in this zone includes moderate noise levels of 60 dB(A) CNEL or greater but less than 65 dB(A) CNEL. Pursuant to California Noise Insulation Standards, Title 25, California Code of Regulations, singie event noise exposure leveis in this area may create serious disturbances to inhabitants. Residential units in this area should be mitigated to address present and projected noise exposure. The residential interior noise level shall not exceed 45 dB(A) CNEL. In the City of Santa Ana, this impact area zone is designated in the General Plan for Industrial and Commercial land uses and, therefore, there are no noise incompatibilities. HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS The ALUC has adopted the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 77 as the criteria for determining height restrictions in Orange County. The allowable height of structures surrounding an airport is described in FAR Part 77 as the allowable height at which safe movement of aircraft occurs. The regulation requires that notice be given to the FAA by a person proposing to construct a structure that would exceed specified heights and/or would be erected at specified sites (see Exhibit II-B). The height that is specified for which notice is required is any structure extending above a 100:1 slope of an imaginary surface extending outward for 20,000 feet from the nearest runway at JWA (see Exhibit II-C). Beyond the 100:1 imaginary surface, FAR Part 77 requires notification to FAA for any project that will be more than 200 feet in height above the ground level pursuant to FAR Part 77 Section 77.13. The ALUC considers and recognizes the FAA as the single authority for analyzing project impact on an airport or aeronautical operations or navigational-aid procedures. The ALUC also considers the FAA as the authority for reporting the results of such studies and project analyses. The ALUC will not consider the findings of reports or studies conducted by parties other than the FAA uniess the FAA certifies and adopts such findings as true and correct. The ALUC understands that the FAA will make a final determination of whether the proposed project falls into one of the following categories: 1. The project is neither an obstruction nor hazard to air navigation, 2. The project is an obstruction to air navigation, but it is not a hazard and the FAA will establish conditions for lighting and marking the buildings; or, [1\ III ~ANTA AN~":'",'P, ::\\ , I 9 Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 19 0142 (iTm~ANTA ANA'.B.\,. , ')'\1, l :..\.' Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 20 of 42 City of Santa Ana AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT December 18. 2008 3. The FAA determines the project is a hazard to air navigation. The ALUC is responsible for ensuring the continued operation of airports in Orange County, and to safeguard the general welfare of inhabitants within the vicinity of the airport. The Commission may utilize criteria for protecting aircraft traffic patterns at individual airports which may differ from those contained in FAR Part 77, should evidence of health, welfare, or air safety surface be found sufficient and necessary to justify such an action. The City of Santa Ana will comply with the requirements of FAA FAR Part 77, Caltrans Division of Aeronautics, and the ALUC. 10 KO- 1/26/09 City of Santa Ana AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT Docember 18. 2008 This page intentionally left blank. [lTIiif~ANTA ANA\""':'1 t\P: ;\ II Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 21 of 42 City of Santa Ana AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT December 18, 2008 AELUP Notification Area for JWA Nole: County Unincorporated areas are shown in white FAR PART 77 Notification Area for John Wayne Airport: 20,000' Radius 01100:1 Slope LEGEND CE"1T1fICATlO"J ~@o(lDlII'l&Aor'ooll~W"(lIJl(lCoyn"""'~!CflIQl'OI;)f9Ql:OO'llt ~.0;Cji,: /LO/Il.l"".- KarlA Rlgoo, Edhnllie Qlticer '"'Y'"- !)ate ~ _.._ 2O.COl)'Ratllue _ u_ Gll) BCUNDARIES - A1RPOW BOUNDARIES . ----- .. . -~,..' 12 Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 22 of 42 KO- 1/26/09 City of Santa Ana AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT December 18, 2008 Le09nd --- _oc _oc IIIlIlIlII '00 I,!,:,''',''".';)[ lllll (;",;:,1 ~ tWlll LJ t~7 _"'RI$ _ 0 _ CfI~OC -~ f,:.,'__._,__'ol ~116 t:::::c-,,~ I O~mbllll'" 18. 2008\ City of Santa Ana Land Uses within FAA Notification Area 000 0.25 0.150 I!!!!5iiOI ""8 13 * COpjllght2OOo' AIIRlQIURef.t>rved Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 23 of 42 City of Santa Ana AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT December 18. 2008 Noto' County Uninoorporatod orCGO Qrc shown in white FAR PART 77 John Wayne Airport ObstNction Imaginary Surfaces LEGEND ~ _u_ CITY 6OtJNO/'lli(,'J _ Mll'OI'l'iMlJI\nARlF" CERTIf-'~CATlON , :K.?Z:: u~ ,_.~o :;;;:: KanA Rl{;Of1I, E)(e~fllc.er ~ Dalf :,.""T:""-_.... .. ~"I. ~ '.<1 . 14 Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 24 of 42 KO- 1/26/09 City of Santa Ana AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT This page intentionally left blank. i5 December 18. 2008 C1nllr~ANTA ANA":"! I "...':..,L, P.-;\ Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 25 of 42 U\ I!f~ANTA ~NA"'F ll~:~,~\ j:, ,.,~ I , Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 26 of 42 City of Santa Ana AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT December 18, 2008 SAFETY The AELUP does not establish any Runway Protection Zones within the City of Santa Ana. STATE LAW The City of Santa Ana will comply with and administer all requirements established by state law and the Public Utilities Code Section 21676. The City of Santa Ana will submit for ALUC review new development and redevelopment projects which contain amendments to a General Plan or Specific Plan, and/or adoption or approval of a zoning ordinance or building regulation. within the JWA planning area. HELIPORTS/HELISTOPS Under PUC Section 21661.5 and in accordance with PUC Section 21670 et seq. and California Administrative Code Title 21. Business Regulations. Chapter 25. Division of Aeronautics. Sub-Chapter 2.1. the ALUC is charged with reviewing and acting on proposed heliports within its jurisdiction. Fulfilling this responsibility. the ALUC has adopted a Heliports AELUP that is applicable within every jurisdiction in Orange County that permits such facilities. The ALUC is also responsible for making recommendations directly to the California Department of Transportation/Aeronautics Division, regarding the required state heliport permit under Section 21661.5 of the PUC. ALUC review of proposed heliport/helistop projects is initiated through referral of the development permit by the sponsor's or the local agency's referral for a development permit. The ALUC will review any proposal for a heliport/helistop within the City of Santa Ana with respect to safety zones. noise impacts. and height restrictions as defined in the Heliports AELUP for Sections 2.2.1 through 2.2.3. Emergency flights for medical purposes and temporary landing sites do not need to be submitted to the ALUC. 16 KO- 1/26/09 City of Santa Ana AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT December 18. 2008 This page intentionally left blank. Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 27 of 42 City of Santa Ana AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT December 18. 2008 Chapter III Policy Plan The City of Santa Ana. in adopting the Airport Environs Element. adopts the following goals and policies that serve as the framework for Implementing this Element. GOAL 1: Pl'f)tect $~rlsltlve larid~e:$ f/'f)in airPort related nol$elmp.c!$.... ......... Polley 1.1 Polley 1.2 Polley 1.3 Residential development within the JWA 65 dB(A) CNEL Noise Contour or greater Is not supported. Advocate that future flight path selection be directed away from existing noise sensitive land uses. Require all residential land uses In 60 dB(A) CNEL or 65 dB(A) CNEL Noise Contours to be sufficiently mitigated so as not to exceed an Interior standard of 45 dB(A) CNEL. GOAL 2: pl'f)tect tlle:safet'j' Of/the f1eiH!riIr~iJbllc fl'Qln Il/rCl'llfthazllros. Polley 2.1 Polley 2.2 Comply with FAA regulations and ALUC requirements on new development and redevelopment located within the height restriction zone for JWA per PUC Section 21676. Minimize hazards to aeronautical operations by ensuring land uses do not emit excessive glare, light, steam, smoke, dust, or electronic Interference In compliance with FAA regulations and the JWA AELUP. Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 28 of 42 18 KO- 1/26/09 City of Santa Ana AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT Polley 2.3 Comply with FAR Part 77 and the AELUPs for JWA and Heliports as they may be amended from time to time. Polley 2.4 Prior to the amendment of the City's general plan or a specific plan, or the adoption or approval of a zoning ordinance or building regulation within the planning boundary established by the ALUC, and pursuant to PUC Section 21676, the local agency shall first refer the proposed action to the ALUC. GOAL 3: Minimize the Impacts of hellpoftslhfllstopS Qcnthe community. Polley 3.1 Encourage the design of new heliports to place as much of the approach/departure path on heliport property or on publicly controlled land as feasible. Polley 3.2 Avoid the placement of buildings and congregations of people within Hellpad Protection Zones. Polley 3.3 Prevent obstructions to heliport approach and departure surfaces. Polley 3.4 Comply with FAA Regulations, Caltrans Division of Aeronautics and the AELUP for Heliports In the development of heliports. December 18. 2008 Ui\I!I~ANTA AN~."...l'.'" ., \\ 1 .. 19 Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 29 of 42 City of Santa Ana AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT December 18. 2008 20 Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 30 of 42 KO- 1/26109 City of Santa Ana AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT December 18,20aa Appendix A General Plan Consistency Matrix City of Santa Ana Airport EnVJrons Element Consistency Analysis GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTSlCOMPONENTS' AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT . f J . " t ! i "I . , ; I .~ i l GOALS/POLICIES r 0 ~ ~:l ., . , l ~ H i "~ "" ~ 1 ; " .I ~ of <I ~i z.. ~ ~ . ~" . " .0 . , o. . .. " 0'- . z . '.Y"der\Ol85~lorconsblency G~/ 1: Prol","' IfMlu'lf/ /:lIId II'" from lflrport "'lf~ no~' impa,n:. y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y Pollcy1.f: R.ildft1iJllI<Wie/opfMntwllhlnlh.JWA65dB(A/CNEL Y y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y No/If COn/ourar "rfl'rKI. nor .upponed. Polley f 2; AdVOCl!hI Ih.! fUllu'.Il4ithr p;llh ,eJ.cf/Qn b. dj~red ",WI)' y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y troml/x/'tlnll'noJ.enn.mv,I,ndulfs. Pofley 1.3: Requlnl aN re,ldemlllll,nd u,..ln 60 dB(A) CNEL or 155 dS(A) Y Y CNfL 10101.. Confours 10 be ,1umcllnrly mlff{lalt'd '0;:1' n~ 10 .xcHC!an Y y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y /flIWOflrlllld4rdof45dBjAjCNEL. Goa/2; Prol"cl the ""relY ofth_ "t".r./ public from iIlIT.mfl hu.m. y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y y Polfey 2.1: C~sl.lll with the FAA IIrId tM ALVC on new olvDlopmlnr y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y loc.111'd within th8 hll,,1l1 (IIstrlctlon zonl fer JWA p.r PUC s.c:Von 2l1f7S. Policy 2.2: MlnlmlzD h;lZ;l/'d, 10 aeronautical oP'/1!t1ons by Insurtn" /and y y y y y y U,U dO not Dfflll e.w"nIVB glare.lI"ht ,I8am, ,moke. ckt,t. or DlDe'fronJe y y y y y y y y y inl."..,...n" In complJanee wl/ll FAA ""I//atIOSlS and IIHI JWA AfELUP Policy 1.3; Comply wlrh FAR Plrt n IS II may be .1111'ttld1'd I'rom Ilml 10 y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y lIme. Po/Icy 2.~: Pllorfo the.1I11.l1dIMllIOflhtl CIty's gDntflllpl.1n ora 'p$'ClfIc plan. ormfJ aoopllon orapprova/of.:tlonln" oro"lnanCDorblllJOln" y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y rD"ur.:ttionwlflllntNrpJ.1nn/n" boundal)' "t:JbllshDd by Ihe ALUC. and y y y y y y pursl/.1nfIOPUCS"tlon21676,lhfJIoUI.:tgDflC1IIl.:tJll'lrsffDf9flhD proposflda~/onlOlheALUC Goal 3. Mlnlm/ze the }mpI"lS or lle/lpom/MtlSlopt on Ihe "ommunlly. y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y Po/Icy 3.1; I;n"ol/l'1I"e 1M dlllllln of new henpom to place IS mUCh otm. ilPPro<<hldllPlrwIWrnthOnh./JportpropertjlrKOnpUbJleJy"on/(O/l1XI y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y landufNS/b/l. Polkjl3.2: Alloldth.plil"'mentofbl/lrdlnQsanOco""~.1t1on'o' y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y person' within HDllrndProtKDon Zones. Pollcy3.3: PfDv.ntOb:ilru~lonltohDllponapproaChandd,plInUIW Y y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y y Y Y 'lIm,,". Policy 3 4: Comply with FAA Regulatlolll, CaJmms DMllon or Aero/llfl/tics ;lnd Ihe JWA AELUP for HotHpom In the dlVBJopm~rof Y y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y hlllpom. A-I Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 31 of 42 City of Santa Ana AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT December 18. 2008 This page intentionally left blank. un :lf~ANTA ANAl.'! "..\.1\,1. ['")\" ;,-,lj\ .'1.-2 Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 32 of 42 KO- 1/26/09 City of Santa Ana AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT December 18, 2008 Appendix B Glossary/Dejinitions As used herein the following terms shall have the following meanings: AELUP Airport Environs Land Use Plan (a land use compatibility plan referred to in Public Utilities Code Section 21675) Airport Any pubiic or military airport, air station, or air facility within Orange COUl;tv, CA ALUC Airport Land Use Commission for Orange County APZ Accident Potential Zone (zones established around some airports based on accident histories and ooerational characteristics) CNEL The Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) is the energy average noise level measured in A-level for a 24-hour period, with different weighting factors for the hou~y noise levels occurring during the daytime (0700 to 1900, 0 dB(A) weighting), evening (1900 to 2200, 5 dB(A) weighting), and nighttime (2200 to 0700, 10 dB(A) weighting) I oeriods dB(A) A-Weighted sound pressure level or A-level is the sound pressure level that has been filtered or weighted to quantitatively reduce the effect of the low frequency noise. It was designed to approximate the response of the human ear to sound. A-level is measured in units of decibels. FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Aviation Regulations Heliport An identifiable area on land or water, including any building or facilities thereon, used or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of helicopters. Does not include temporary landing and takeoff sites. Refuelinn and overniQht maintenance are permitted. Helistop An identifiable area on land or water, including any building or facilities thereon, used or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of helicopters. Does not include temporary landing and takeoff sites. Refuelino and overnioht maintenance are not oermitted. Obstruction Any object of natural growth, terrain or permanent or temporary construction or alteration including equipment or materials used therein, the height of which exceeds the standards established in Subpart C of Federal Aviation Regulations Part 77, Objects Affecting Naviaable Airspace. PUC California Public Utilities Code A-3 m\(If~ANTA ANA'''''' i,;.,r',"',,"\L l'L~~ Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 33 of 42 City of Santa Ana AIRPORT ENVIRONS ELEMENT December 18. 2008 This page intentionally left blank. llTY:!I~ANTA ANA"'C;\L "):"i' , ,.,J, A-4 Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 34 of 42 KO- 1/26/09 LAND USE ELEMENT SANT A ANA GENERAL PLAN lln m~l~\l\ 'N (1\1 II I ~",,\ ....1.11,\ f i I~ 01\\ I ilL ! '1 City of Santa Ana Planning Division Adopted February 2, 1998 The following is G chronology of the approved general plan amendments that have been incorporated into this document since the comprehensive update of the General Plan Land Use Element adopted by Santa Ana City Council February 2, 1998 (GPA 1997.05): GPA 2004-03 (FebnJaJ'f 2. 20091. GPA 2007-02 (June 18. 2007). GPA 2008-01 (October 2.2008). GPA 2005-01 (December 5. 2005). GPA 2005-02 (October 17. 2005j. GPA 2004-01 (AprilS, 2005. as passed by the voters of Santa Ana), GPA 2004- 04 (July 19. 2004). GPA 2004.08 (July 8. 2004). GPA 2003-02 (June 18, 2003), GPA 2003-01 (FebruaJ'f 18. 2003). GPA 2002.01 (September 3.2002). GPA 2002-03 (August 19. 20021. GPA 2001-03 (February 19. 2002). GPA 2001-02 (January 7, 20021. GPA 2000-09 (May 7. 2001!. GPA 2000-08 (February 5, 2001), GPA 2000-03 (December 4, 2000). GPA 2000.02 INovember 20.2000). GPA 1999-02 (October 18. 1999). GPA 1999-01 (August 16, 1999), GPA 1998-04 (October 5. 1998/. GPA 1998-05 (September 21. 1998/. GPA 1998-01 (May 4, 1998). Exhibit B Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 35 of 42 LAND USE ELEMENT The Airport Environs Element of the City of Santa Ana General Plan serves as long range policy guide ensuring that development in the City does not endanger the general public from safety or noise hazards associated with aircraft in the vicinity of John Wayne Airport (JWA). Additionally, it provides guidance for the purpose of ensuring navigable airspace is not impacted by future development in the City. Redevelopment Plans An estimated 5,185 acres (8.1 square miles) of land in Santa Ana is currently included in six existing redevelopment project areas. Of this total, 9 percent (464 acres) is in residential use, 32 percent (1,678 acres) commercial, 40 percent (2,075 acres) industrial, with other uses accounting for the remaining 19 percent (968 acres). The following six redevelopment plans have been adopted: . Santa Ana Redevelopment Plan - This plan which encompasses 694 acres, was adopted in 1973 to revitalize the downtown area, improve traffic circulation, reestablish businesses, and stimulate private investment; . North Harbor Boulevard Redevelopment Plan - Adopted in 1982. the Plan covers 470 acres along Harbor Boulevard. The Plan for this area was adopted to define future development, and create design standards for new development in the area. . Inter-City Commuter Station Redevelopment Plan - This plan. also adopted in 1982, focuses on approximately 525 acres designed to provide for the development of a commuter rail station and to promote supporting uses. . South Main Street Redevelopment Plan - Adopted in 1982, the plan applies to 1,500 acres in one of the primary commercial and industrial districts of the City; . South Harbor BoulevardlFai'rview Street Redevelopment Plan - Adopted in 1982, this 1,085 acre plan covers a key industrial area in the vicinity of Harbor Boulevard and Fairview Street; and . Bristol Corridor Redevelopment Plan - Adopted in 1989, the plan promotes the redevelopment of a 781 acres area along the Bristol Street corridor of the City. The location of the redevelopment project areas are shown in Exhibit A-1. (Revised February 2. 2009) A-6 Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 36 of 42 KO- 1/26/09 LAND USE ELEMENT Energy Conservation - Compliance with Title 25 of the California Administrative Code on the use of energy efficient appliances and insulation has reduced energy demand stemming from new development. SCE also offers public information and technical assistance to developers and homeowners regarding energy conservation measures and programs. Man-Made Risk Land uses which handle hazardous materials are found throughout the City of Santa Ana. These uses are generaliy located on industrial land and on some large commercial sites which use or seli hazardous materials. Hazardous materials are utilized, generated, or stored by commerciai land uses such as gas stations, dry cleaners, pest control services, photography shops, and other uses which store chemicals and hazardous materiais on-site. Issues requiring consideration include the foliowing: . Cerclis Sites - The City of Santa Ana Fire Department, Regional Water Quality Control Board, the State Office of Planning and Research, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency maintain a listing of sites which use, store, or manufacture hazardous materials, or sites which have experienced contamination in the past. The list indicates sites which candidates for Superfundfinanciai assistance. . Fire Hazards - The City of Santa Ana is largely developed, and does not have any major areas containing flammable brush, grass or trees. Urban fire hazards may be expected in the City, such as those created by heavy industrial land uses, older structures which do not conform to current fire safety standards, human carelessness or accidents, the presence of hazardous materials, and arson. . Aircraft - The John Wayne Airport (JWA) is located approximately one half mile southwest of Santa Ana. Tall structures have the potential to cause obstruction to air navigation for JWA in specific areas as defined in the City of Santa Ana Airport Environs Element. The City of Santa Ana wili submit for Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) review new development or redevelopment projects which contain amendments to the City's General Pian or specific Plan and/or approval of zoning ordinance or building regulation, within the JWA planning erea. (ReVised February 2.2009) A-45 II Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 37 of 42 LAND USE ELEMENT Noise Exposure Persons living, working, or othelWise visiting the City are subject to noise from a variety of sources. While traffic noise from major roadways and freeways within the area are the greatest contributor of noise, stationary sources produce a significant share. Noise is an important consideration in formulating the Land Use Plan, in that the Plan must consider land use compatibility in order to ensure that activities generating high noise levels are not located in areas where noise sensitive land uses are found. City's Noise Control Ordinance - The Santa Ana Noise Ordinance establishes standards for maximum noise levels within residential areas of the City. The exterior noise level standard is 55 dBA from 7 AM to 10 PM, and 50 decibels (dBA) from 10 PM to 7 AM. The interior noise level standard is 55 dBA from 7 AM to 10 PM. and 45 dBA from 10 PM to 7 AM. Standards for impact noise, simple tone noise, speech, music. and any other combination are 5 dBA lower than the above standards, and noise levels exceeding these standards are limited to relatively shorter periods of time. Building Insulation Standards - The California Administrative Code, Title 24, Building Standards. Chapter 2.35 outlines noise insulation performance standards in order to protect persons within new hotels, motels, apartment houses, and dwellings other than detached single- family dwellings. This section of the Government Code requires an interior noise level of 45 dBA or less for residential projects. . Noise Land Use Compatibility - ... Residential uses are normally unacceptable in areas exceeding 65 dB CNEL (Noise Impact Zone 1) and conditionally acceptable in areas between 60 to 65 dB CNEL (Noise Impact Zone 2). (Revised February 2, 2009) A-46 Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 38 of 42 KO- 1/26/09 l...... NoWiCll~Cf1 J\JwI _oc _ oc _ INO t.c,:",1 INS E::J ~MR11 !-=:J '" _ MR1~ _ 0 _ Q8PDC BIll'''' f:;!i':w;rll'l R-Il~ ln~ ..-' ""...-, I Decombe, 18, 20081 City of Santa Ana Land Uses within FAA Notification Area 0.00 0.26 0.150 MIles t Copyn!lhl2:JOS All R1Qt\(s ReseNed Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 39 of 42 LAND lfSE ELEMENT . Traffic Noise . The greatest source of noise affecting the City is vehicle traffic on major arterial roadways and area freeways. Many areas of the City are subject to high ambient noise levels in excess of 70 dBA. Most areas along major arterial roadways are subject to noise levels in excess of 65 dBA. Airport Noise -The City updates its Airport Environs Element detailing potential noise impacts for the Planning Area impacted by the John Wayne Airport. Although the area within the 60 and 65 CNEL contours (Noise Impact Zone 1 and 2) is relatively small, there are sound attenuation to minimize the adverse effects on the community within the specified areas. Utilities The City of Santa Ana, because of its built-out character, has a well-developed system of public infrastructure which includes water supply and distribution, sewer facilities, and storm drains and other flood control facilities. This section provides an overview of those factors which were considered in the Element's preparation including water, sewer, and flood control infrastructure, as well as the handling and disposal of solid waste. Waler Service Purveyors -Domestic water services in Santa Ana are primarily provided by the City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency. There are two small mutual water companies which serve a minor portion of the City through groundwater wells. The Santa Ana Water Department delivers an average of 43 million gallons of water daily to some 48,000 customers. This service is provided through 17 groundwater wells, 444 miles of water mains, and 8 storage tanks or reservoirs with a combined capacity of 45 million gallons. Wells in the Santa Ana area withdraw water from between 600 to 2,700 feet below ground level. (ReVised FebnJary 2.2009) 4-48 Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 40 of 42 KO- 1/26/09 CITY OF CC? /~\ 1~\!ilJ....r' I~\ I~\ I0JJ"l. 0 ~)u-'"\u j ~ L~l \..I/;=;:' C(~J'5.~'[2K<fl\[L, ~l~~] ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 1982 This document Includes revisions to the PUblic Safety Element, Conservation Element and the Open Space. Parks and Recreation Element adopted by Santa Ana City Council July 2004 (GPA 2004-04) addressing local watershed and storm water management for the National pollutant Discharge EHmlnatlon System (NPDES) GPA 2004-03 (February 2. 2009) Exhibit C Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 41 of 42 Noise Noise has many sources, including industrial processes, vehicular transportation. use of amplified sound, construction, and human speech. Through careful land use planning, Santa Ana can ensure that the activilies which produce result in minimal interference with the activities which are aensitivG to noise. The City's goal is to minimize noise problems in areas sensitive to noise because Santa Ana is almost fully developed, the main focus of the Noise section is on remedial measures to deal with eXisting noise problems. prevention of new noise problems through proper arrangement of noise sensitive land uses in relationship to circulation systems and establishment of appropriate noise emission or insulation standards for the various land uses. Plannina Factors Definition of undesirable or unhealthful noise levels must precede the goal at minimizing noise problems. The City adopts the following standards and guidelines for noise levels for land USGS: TABLE 1 Interior and Exterior Noise Standards land use Categorle~ Categones Uses Intenor' Extenor1 Residential Single-family, duplex multi-family 45' 65 Institutional Hospital, school classroom/playgrounds 45 65 Church, library 45 .. Open Space Parks .. 65 Notes: 1- Interior areas (to include but are not bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, Ii....ing rooms, dining rooms, c1ose1s, limited to: corridors/hallways, pri....ate offices, and conference rooms. 2. Exterior areas shall mean: private yards of single family homes park picnic areas school playgrounds common areas private open space, such as atriums an balconies, shall be excluded from exterior areas provided sufficient common area is included within the project 3. Interior noise le....el requirements contemplate a closed window condition. Mechanical ventilation system or other means of natural ventilation shall be provided per Chapter 12, Section 1305 of the Uniform Building Code. All Residential uses should be protected with sounds insulation over and above that provided by normal building construction when constructed in areas exposed to greater than 60 dB CNEL The above standards and guidelines represent an appreciation that higher intensity land uses bring with them higher noise levels simply because more people are using these areas. Insuring low noise levels will help to insure that housing is kept will4maintained and keeps value over time, reducing municipal expenditures and maintaining revenues. Noise Abatement Some areas of Santa Ana are exposed to levels of freeway or rail noise that are considered unacceptable for new residential development. Noise conflicts in such casas can be mitigated by providing barriers between the noise source and the residential use, or by providing sound insulation in existing residences. Generally, barriers should be provided to protect residential uses. Figure 2.19 illustrates transportation noise sources in the City and classifies arterial streets by the expected distance from the arterial where the noise level will exceed 60 dB CNEl or ldn and sound insulation or barriers should be provided to protect residential uses. Noi sa Prevention Potential noise probkJms may be prevented by ensuring that planning for residential uses carefully considers proximity to major transportations corridors and other noise generators. Adherence to proper noise-related setbacks tor noise sensitive uses can reduce noise to acceptable or desirable levels for those uses. The distance required varies with the expected volume of traffic. The distance may be reduced by providing walls or berms between the noise source and the use. The graph below indicates Ihe required distance from Iransportation noise sources to achieve desired noise levels for a range of traffic flows. At the time development takes place. developments proposed in zones that would be incompatible under standards of the noise abatement plan are required to include a report indicating how these standards will be achieved. (Revised February 2. 2009) 34 Resolution No. 2009-011 Page 42 of 42