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RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -019
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA ADOPTING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT;
CERTIFYING FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
NO. 2013 -01; AND, ADOPTING THE MITIGATION
MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE MATER DEI HIGH
SCHOOL PARKING STRUCTURE AND SCHOOL
EXPANSION PROJECT LOCATED AT 1202 WEST
EDINGER AVENUE
WHEREAS, the Diocese of Orange Education and Welfare Corporation
( "Developer") is proposing to expand upon the operations of the existing Mater Dei High
School campus by constructing a three level, 990 -space parking structure, as well as
proposing to demolish two older classroom buildings and construct a new two -story
classroom building in the central section of the campus ( "Project') located at 1202 West
Edinger Avenue within the City of Santa Ana ( "City "); and
WHEREAS, the proposed Project also includes the removal of 19 residential
parcels of land and street segments not currently owned by the Developer; and
WHEREAS, the Project as proposed will require a general plan amendment,
zoning ordinance amendment, and a lot consolidation action to address the designation
of the residential parcels; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21067 and the State
CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Reg., tit. 14, § 15000 et seq.) section 15051, the City is
the lead agency for the proposed Project; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Res.
Code, § 21000 et seq.; "CEQA "), and the State CEQA Guidelines the City has
determined that an Environmental Impact Report ( "EIR ") should be prepared pursuant
to CEQA in order to analyze all potential adverse environmental impacts of the
proposed Project; and
WHEREAS, on or about November 13, 2012, the City issued a Notice of
Preparation ( "NOP ") on a draft EIR, and circulated the NOP for a period of 30 days
pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines sections 15082(a) and 15375; and
WHEREAS, the City solicited comments from potential responsible and trustee
agencies and members of the public; and
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WHEREAS, on or about December 4, 2012, the City held a public scoping
meeting to gather public comments on the proposed Project and its potential impacts on
the physical environment; and
WHEREAS, on or about October 6, 2014, a draft EIR was circulated for public
review and comment; and
WHEREAS, on or about October 27, 2014, a Public Hearing was held by the
Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, by the close of the 45 -day review period a total of five comments,
three written comment letters and two oral comments, were received by the City on the
document; and
WHEREAS, the City has prepared a Final EIR, consisting of comments received
during the 45 -day public review and comment period on the Draft EIR, written
responses to those comments, the Mitigation Monitoring Program and the Draft EIR. In
addition, the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations for the
Project have been prepared. For the purposes of this Resolution, the "EIR" shall refer
to the Draft EIR, including all of the technical studies and appendices to the Draft EIR,
together with the other sections of the Final EIR, including all of the technical studies,
attachments and appendices to the Final EIR; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana held a duly
noticed public hearing on July 13, 2015, and voted to recommend that the City Council:
(1) Adopt a resolution certifying Final Environmental Impact Report No. 2013 -01 and
approve the Mitigation Monitoring Program and Statement of Overriding Considerations for
the proposed Project; and, (2) Adopt an ordinance approving a second amendment to
Development Agreement No. 1999 -01 (DA No. 2015 -02) for the Mater Dei High School
campus expansion project; and
WHEREAS, on or about March 15, 2016, the City Council held a duly noticed
public hearing and at that time considered all testimony, written and oral, and approved
Resolution No. 2016 -019, certifying the EIR; and
WHEREAS, the Facts, Findings, and Statement of Overriding Considerations
Regarding the Environmental Effects for the Mater Del High School Parking Structure
and School Expansion Project, is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein
by this reference; and
WHEREAS, the Mitigation Monitoring Program sets forth the mitigation measures
to which the City shall bind itself in connection with this Project and is attached hereto
as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by this reference; and
WHEREAS, as contained herein, the City has endeavored in good faith to set
forth the basis for its decision on the proposed Project; and
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WHEREAS, all the requirements of CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines have
been satisfied by the City in the Final EIR, which is sufficiently detailed so that all of the
potentially significant environmental effects of the proposed Project have been
adequately evaluated; and
WHEREAS, the Final EIR prepared in connection with the proposed Project
sufficiently analyzes both the feasible Mitigation Measures necessary to avoid or
substantially lessen the proposed Project's potential environmental impacts and a range
of feasible alternatives capable of eliminating or reducing these effects in accordance
with CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, all of the findings and conclusions made by the City Council
pursuant to this Resolution are based upon the oral and written evidence presented to
the City Council as a whole and not based solely on the information provided in this
Resolution; and
WHEREAS, prior to taking action, the City Council has heard, been presented
with, reviewed and considered all of the information and data in the administrative
record, including the Final EIR, and all oral and written evidence presented to it during
all meetings and hearings, all of which is incorporated herein by this reference; and
WHEREAS, the City has not received any comments or additional information
that produced substantial new information requiring recirculation or additional
environmental review under Public Resources Code sections 21166 and 21092.1 and
State CEQA Guidelines section 15088.5; and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2016, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public
hearing on this Resolution, at which time all persons wishing to testify were heard and
the Project was fully considered; and
WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have
occurred.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The recitals above are true and correct and are
incorporated into this Resolution by reference as findings of fact.
Section 2. Review Period. The City provided a 45 -day public review period for
the Draft EIR, which meets the minimum requirements under CEQA Guidelines sections
15073 and 15105; and
Section 3. Certification. The City hereby certifies that (1) the EIR has been
prepared, processed, and noticed in accordance with CEQA and the State CEQA
Guidelines; (2) the EIR was presented to the City Council and the City Council has
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reviewed and considered the information contained in the EIR prior to considering
adoption of the Project, and (3) the EIR reflects the independent judgment and analysis
of the City Council and is deemed adequate for the purposes of making decisions on
the merits of the Project.
Section 4. CEQA Facts Findings and Statement of Overriding
Considerations. The City hereby adopts the CEQA Facts, Findings, and Statement of
Overriding Considerations, which were prepared in accordance with Public Resources
Code section 15091 and which are attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated
herein by this reference as if fully set forth herein.
Section 5. Mitigation Monitoring Program. Pursuant to Public Resources
Code section 21081.6, the City Council hereby adopts the Mitigation Monitoring
Program attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by this reference. The
City finds that Mitigation Monitoring Program is designed to ensure that, during the
implementation of the Project, the City and any other responsible parties implement the
components of the Project and comply with the mitigation measures identified in the
Mitigation Monitoring Program.
Section 6 . Indemnification. The Developer agrees to indemnify, hold harmless,
and defend the City of Santa Ana, its officials, officers, agents, and employees, from
any and all liability, claims, actions or proceedings that may be brought arising out of its
approval of this Project, and any approvals associated with the Project, including,
without limitation, any CEQA review or approval, except to the extent caused by the
negligence of the City of Santa Ana.
Section 10. Wildlife Resources. Pursuant to Title XIV, California Code of
Regulations (CCR) § 735.5(c)(1), the City Council has determined that, after considering
the record as a whole, there is no evidence that the proposed Project will have the
potential for any adverse effect on wildlife resources or the ecological habitat upon which
wildlife resources depend. The proposed Project exists in an urban environment
characterized by paved concrete, roadways, surrounding buildings and human activity.
Therefore, pursuant to Fish and Game Code § 711.2 and Title XIV, CCR § 735.5, the
payment of Fish and Game Department filing fees is not required in conjunction with this
project.
Section 11. Approvals. Based on the entire record before the City Council, all
written and oral evidence presented, the CEQA Facts, Findings, and Statement of
Overriding Considerations, and the Mitigation Monitoring Program, all attached and
incorporated herein as Exhibit A and Exhibit B to this Resolution, the City Council of the
City of Santa Anan hereby adopts the CEQA findings, certifies Final Environmental
Impact Report No. 2013 -01, and approves the mitigation monitoring program for the
Mater Dei High School Parking Structure and School Expansion Project.
These decisions are based upon the evidence submitted at the above said
hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Council Action dated
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March 15, 2016, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, written and
oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 12. Judicial Review. This decision rendered by the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana is final and is subject to judicial review pursuant to California Code of
Civil Procedure section 1094.6. The Clerk of the Council shall give direct notice to the
applicant of the Council's decision and these findings.
Section 13. Location of Documents and Custodian of Records. The documents
and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which the CEQA Facts,
Findings, and Statement of Overriding Considerations in Exhibit A of this Resolution
have been based are located at 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana. The custodian for
these records is the Santa Ana Clerk of the Council. This information is provided in
compliance with Public Resources Code section 21081.6.
Section 14. The City Council hereby directs staff to file a Notice of
Determination with the County of Orange within five (5) working days of final Project
approval.
ADOPTED this 15th day of.March, 2016
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
0
ge
i Attorney
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AYES: Councilmembers: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinalero (7)
NOES: Councilmembers: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None (0)
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers: None (0)
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2016 -019 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana on March 15, 2016.
Date: GLv ri %�ili1.1
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
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Exhibits "A -B"
PLEASE SEE LASERFICHE
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -019 FOR EXHIBITS
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO.
FACTS, FINDINGS, AND
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
REGARDING THE
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS FOR THE
MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL
PARKING STRUCTURE AND SCHOOL EXPANSION
PROJECT
SCH # 2012111043
Lead Agency:
CITY OF CITY SANTA ANA
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, California 92702
Contact: Mr. Vince Pregoso, AICP
714.667.2700
June 20'15
EXHIBIT "A"
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 STATEMENT OF PACTS AND FINDINGS ....................................:........... ..............................1
1.1
Introduction ............................................................................:................. ..............................1
1.2
Description of Proposed Project ............................................................ ..............................2
1.3
Effects Determined To Be Less Than Significant in the
Initial Study /Notice of Preparation ....................................................... ..............................6
1.4
Effects Determined To Be Less Than Significant in the EIR ......... .............................12
1.5
Effects Determined To Be Mitigated to Less Than Significant Levels ........................
14
1.6
Environmental Effects Which Remain Significant and
Unavoidable After Mitigation and Findings ...................................... ...............................
27
1.7
Alternatives to the Proposed Project .............................................. ....... ............ .... ............
2,8
2.0 CERTIFICATION
OF THE FINAL EIR ...................................................... .............................31
2.1
Findings ..................................................................................................... .............................31
2.2
Conclusions .............................................................................................. .............................31
3.0 STATEMENT
OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS ......................... ............................3'1
3.1
Introduction ............................................................................................. .............................31
3.2
Sigtficant Unavoidable Adverse Impacts ........................................... .............................32
3.3
Overriding Considerations ..................................................................... .............................32
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1.0 STATEMENT OF FACTS AND FINDINGS
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) reytures that a Lead Agency issue two sets of
findings prior to approving a project that will generate a significant impact on the environment. The
Statement of Facts and Findings is the fast set of findings where the Lead Agency identifies the
significant impacts, presents facts supporting the conclusions reached in the analysis, makes one or
more of three findings for each impact, and explains the reasoning behind the agency's findings.
The following statement of facts and findings has been prepared in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Public Resources Code Section 21081. CEQA Guidelines
Section 15091 (a) provides that:
No public, agency shall approve or carry out a project fr!r n/hieb tin BIR has been certified which idem foes one,
or more tegnijicant environmental effects of the project unless the public agency maker one or mare written
findings for each of those rignoceinl effects; accompanied by a brief explanation of the rationale for each
findws
There are three possible finding categories available for the Statement of Facts and Findings
pursuant to Section 15091 (a) of the CEQA Guidelines.
(1) Changes or alterations have been requbrod hi, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or
ubstankally lessen the sl,g f1cant environmental effect as identi ad in the final EIR
(2) Siwh changes or alterations are within the reeporatibility and jurisdiction of anotherpaablic dAeng and
not The agony making the finding. Such changes have been adopted by sucb other agency or can and
should be adopted by such other agent'.
(3) Specdjic economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, including provision of employment
oppodunities for hzghly trained workers, make in/easible the mitigation measures or prrojeet alternatives
identified in the final EIR.
The Statement of Overriding Considerations is the second set of findings. Where a project will
cause unavoidable significant impacts, die Lead Agency may still approve a project where its benefits
outweigh the adverse impacts. Further, as provided in the Statement of Overriding Considerations,
the Lead Agency sets forth specific reasoning by which benefits are balanced against effects, and
approves the project.
The City of Santa Ana, the CEQA Lead Agency, finds and declares that the proposed Mates Del
High School Parking Structure and School Expansion Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
has been completed in compliance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines. The City of Santa Ana
(the "City ") finds- and certifies that the EIR was reviewed and information contained in the EIR was
considered prior to approving the proposed Mater Del .High School Panting Structure and School
Expansion Project, herein referred to as the "project ".
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Based upon its review of the IIR, the Lead Agency finds that the EIR is an adequate assessment of
the potentially significant environmental impacts of the proposed project, represents the
independent judgment of the City, and sets forth an adequate range of alternatives to this project.
The Final EIR is composed of the following elements:
The Mater Dei High School Parking Structure and School Expansion Project Public Review
Draft Environmental Impact Report (October 2014);
Responses to Comments; and
Mitigation Motutoring and Reporting Program.
The remainder of this document is organized as follows:
1.2 Description of Project Proposed for Approval;
1.3 Effects Determined to be Less Than Significant in the Initial Study /Notice of
Preparation;
1.4 Effects Determined to be Less Than Significant in the EIR;
1.5 Effects Determined to be Mitigated to Less Than Significant Levels;
Lb Environmental Effects Which Remain Significant and Unavoidable After Mitigation and
Findings; and
1.7 Alternatives to the Proposed Project.
1.2 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT
The proposed project involves the construction of a three -level parking structtu e cast of the school's
existing campus (east of the existing football and soccer fields) and a two -story classroom build ng
within the boundaries of die existing campus (west and south of classroom buildings 100 and 600).
No change to the school's existing operations would occur; however, maximun student enrollment
is proposed to be increased from 2,200 students to 2,500 students. The addition of the proposed
parking structure would increase the size of the campus from approximately 21 acres to 25 acres.
PARKING STRUCTURE
The project proposes to acquire an additional 4.0 acres of land to the cast of the existing school in
order to construct a new parking structure. This land is currently occupied by existing residential
uses. Implementation of the proposed project would require the demolition of these structures, site
grading, and construction of the new parking structure. The proposed parking structure would
provide 990 parking spaces in three levels. The parking structure would have a maximum height of
30 feet. No subterranean levels are proposed. The stricture would be open on three sides.
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Construction of the parking structure would involve the voluntary acquisition of 19 existing single -
fanuly residential units by the Project Applicant. These 19 residential units are located east of Baker
Street and north of St. Andrew Place. Baker Street, between St. Andrew Place and Berkeley Street,
would be vacated, providing access from St. Andrew Place to the parking structure and surface
Parking lot to the north along a new Monarch Way extension. Additionally, a portion of Occidental
Street and Berkeley Street (approximately 250 feet), between Baker Street and the proposed property
line, would also be vacated. Occidental Street and Berkeley Street are proposed to terminate at the
eastern boundary of the parking structure at a new public alley that would allow for adequate fire
access and connectivity between the two roadways. The public alley, to the east of the parking
structure would include Mater Dei- controlled gates at both the north end and south end. The
proposed gates would have a I {nox Box installed in order to provide for City of Santa Ana Public
Works and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) access to the site. The gates would also be set
back in order to allow a harrunerhead arrangement for vehicles to pull in without blocking the alley.
In addition, the proposed gate locations would provide total public access between Occidental Street
and Berkeley Street for the City Public Works and Fire Department staff as well as the general
public. In order to accommodate the public access portion of the proposed alley, the existing west
property line would be modified to shift toward the west between Occidental Street and Berkeley
Street. The alley would become City property with the landscape maintained by Mater Dei Iligh
School. This public alley would also provide trash trucks access to Berkeley Street and Occidental
Street on a weekly basis, and would elirnknate the need for trash trucks to back up.
Fite lanes would be provided along the western, eastern, and northern boundaries of the parking
structure with access from St. Andrew Place and extending to the west and to the north to the
existing fire lanes within the campus. As part of the fire lane, a 30 -foot drainage and utility
easement /public alley would be provided along the eastern property line. Six -inch sewer and water
mains would be located within the easement /public alley. Existing utilities within Baker Street and
the portions of Occidental and Berkeley Streets proposed to be vacated would be relocated.
An eight -foot high masonry wall with greenscreening would be constructed along the northern and
eastern property lines of the parking structure, adjacent to the existing residential uses. A six -foot
wide walkway would be constructed along the northern and western sides of the parking structure.
Fencing and landscaping would be provided on Mater Dei Fligh School property to the west of the
parking structure driveway at St. Andrew Place, and landscaping would be provided around the
perimeter of the packing structure.
Travel patterns for students and parents would be altered with the addition of the parking structure.
Parents /guardians dropping -off and picking -up students would have a one -way circulation system,
similar to existing operations, entering from the north on Edinger Avenue and continuing south to
exit onto the new Monarch Way extension at St. Andrew Place. Students parking in the main
surface parking lot would have access from Edinger Avenue during the morning arrival only.
Students parking in the proposed parking structure would have access only from St. Andrew Place
fox entering and exiting. Students traveling eastbound on St. Andrew Place and northbound on
Balser toward the school would access the parking structure through the main entrance on the new
Monarch Way extension. Students traveling westbound on St, Andrew Place toward the school
would have access to the structure via a right -turn only en ranee located at the new utility, drainage,
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and fire lane easement /public alley on the east side of the proposed structure. During the afternoon
dismissal, all students exiting the parking structure would be require to exit via the main driveway at
the new Monarch Way extension at St. Andrew Place.
With implementation of the parking structure, the project also indudes the following circulation
improvements, which would be the responsibility of the Project Applicant:
• Anew traffic signal and crosswalk at the intersection of St. Andrew Place and Bristol Street;
• A dedicated right -turn lane along westbound St. Andrew Place at Bristol Street; and
• Optimized left turn signal timing and splits at the Edinger Street /Monarch Way intersection
to maximize efficiency for envy onto the campus.
INTERIM SURFACE PARKING SCENARIO
The Project Applicant may utilize a portion of the parking structure site as surface parking as an
interim use until construction of the parking structure begins. This would allow for the provision of
additional parking to meet the needs of the campus as completion of the property acquisition and
funding process occurs. Potential surface parking areas would be fenced, paved, and illuminated and
would likely occur as an extension of the existing on- campus surface parking lot along the eastern
boundary of the campus. Given the uncertain tinning and sequencing associated with the property
acquisition process, this analysis- conservatively assumes that the interim surface parking would occur
over all 19 residential lots associated with the parking structure site, unless otherwise specified in the
analysis. Under this scenario, all of the project's proposed circulation system improvements would
be constructed prior to opening of the surface parking lot. The Interim Surface Parking Scenario
would not result in an increased student enrollment capacity, as it would not include facilities that
would directly generate student growth. Rather, this interim parking would accommodate existing
and planned needs tinder the 1999 Master Plan for Mater Dei F-ligh School for daily operations and
special events.
CLASSROOM BUILDING
The two -story classroom building would be located within the interior of the existing campus, to the
west and south of classroom buildings 100 and 600 and to the north of the swimming pool. The
proposed classroom building would replace Buildings 300 and 500, resulting in the replacement of
21,240 square feet of existing classroom space with 30,820 square feet of new classroom space; refer
to Table 1, .Probos� ed Caly ar. The new building would include 32 classrooms with a maximum height
of 44 feet. This architecture and design of the new classroom building would emulate the existing
two - story Academic Services Complex located at the corner of Edinger Avenue and Bristol Street,
which features stucco and concrete block construction.
As noted above, the proposed improvements associated with the project would increase the size of
the campus from 21 acres to 25 acres, and would also increase maximum student enrollment from
2,200 students to 2,500 students.
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Table 1
Proposed Campus
Building Identification
Existing Building
.(square feet)
Proposed to be
Removed
(square feet)
Proposed
Building
(square feet)
Total Building
(square feet)
100
28,915
0
0
28,915
200
20,275
0
0
20,275
300
11,340
- 11,340
0
0
500
9,900
-9,900
0
0
600
8,200
0
0
8,200
Chapel
5,000
0
0
5,000
Student Services
13,681
0
0
13,681
AcademicslScience
53,425
0
0
53,425
Gymnasium
21,320
- 21,320
0
0
Athletic Complex
52,721
0
0
52,721
Locker Building
1,182
0
0
1,182
Maintenance Building
2,879
0
0
2,879
Performing Ads Building
0
0
46,241
46,241
A uatics Center
3,807
0
0
0
32- Classroom Building
0
0
30,820
30,820
Total Building Area
232,645
- 42,560
77 061
263 339
Parkinq Structure
0
0
318,846
Source: The Austin Company, Master Plan Modification Site Plan,
March 21, 2012,
Note: The environmental effects of the proposed parking structure and 32- classroom building are considered within this EIR.
The proposed Performing Arts Building has previously obtained CEQA clearance through the City. Thus,
environmental effects associated with the Performing Arts Building is not considered within this document.
CONSTRUCTION PHASING
Implementation of the proposed parking structure would occur in a single phase over the course of
approximately 12 months. The start of construction of the parking structure would be contingent
upon completion of the voluntary property acquisition process. As noted above, the Project
Applicant may utilize a portion of the parking strucmte site as surface parking as an interim use until
construction of the parking structure begins.
The tuning of construction of the 32- classroom building would be dependent on the availability of
funding. However, construction of the new classroom building would not occur until after
completion of the parking structure (i.e., after June 2017).
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Pursuant to Section 1512d(b) of the CEQ/1 Gzrielpliae,r, the EIR project description must include "[a]
statement of objectives sought by the proposed project.. -The statement of objectives should
include the underlying purpose of the project."
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The proposed project goals and objectives are as follows:
1. Provide an on- campus parking structure to accommodate existing and projected parking
demand under the Master Plan for Mater Dei.High School
2. Provide a new parking structure and two - story classroom building to accommodate
projected growth and increase maximum student enrollment from 2,200 students to 2,500
students.
3. Provide improvements that minimize impacts of the proposed project on the surrounding
community both on -site (screening walls, landscaping improvements, enhanced architectural
treatments), and off -site (transportation improvements).
1.3 EFFECTS DETERMINED TO BE LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IN
THE INITIAL STUDY /NOTICE OF PREPARATION
The City of Santa Ana prepared an Initial Study /Notice of Preparation for the proposed project to
determine potentially significant effects of the proposed project. The Initial Study /Notice of
Preparation was circulated for public review from November 13, 2012 through December 17, 2012,
In the course of this evaluation, certain impacts of the proposed project were found to be less than
significant due to the inability of a project of this scope to create such impacts or the absence of
project characteristics producing effects of this type. The following effects were deternined not to
be significant, and were not analyzed in the Draft EIR; refer to Appendix 13.1 of the Draft EIR.
AESTHETICS /LIGHT AND GLARE (Note: Impacts related to shade and shadow, light /glare,
and visual character are summarized in Sections '1.4, 1.5, and 1.6 below).
FFave a substantial adverse eject on a scenic resoaorce.
Sarbstantially damage scenic resources, includin5 but not limited to, true., rock outerojr/lings, and historic badldings
within a state scenic highway.
AGRICULTURE AND FOREST RESOURCES
Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmlawl, or Farmland of Statewide Imfiortance (Farmland), as shown on the
maps jonpared))1tri Carat to the Fcmnrland Mapping and Monitoring Program of tine California Resources r1gency, to
non- agr%ullaral rose.
Conflict with ekistin87oning for agricultrattl are, or a Wilfi'awson Alit conrraex
Con flirt with e.xisling �anzng for, or cause retooing of,' forest land (cis defined in Public Resovrces Code section
122200, ternberlarad (as d�fiored by Pub&,' Resoanres Code section =1526), or timberland tioned Timberland
Production (as defined by Govenovent Code section 5110210) .
]3esaelt in the loss afforest land or aonver:rion offoresi laud to nonforert use,
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Involve other changes in the existing einironrnent mbich, dare to their location or nature, could result in conversion of
Farmland, to non - agricultural ass or conversion of forest laud to non-
.forest ruse.
AIR QUALITY (Note: Impacts related to short -term and long-term operational air quality impacts
are stunmarized in Sections 1.4 and 1.5 below).
Create obyea lonable odors affecting a tarbstantial number of f eople.
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Have a substantial adverse sect, either directly or thringh habitat rnodilications, on any pecies identified as a
candidate, sensitive, or special stattcr species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California
Department ofFish and Carne or U.S. Fish and lVildlife Service.
Have a substantial adverse act on any riparian habitat or other sensidw natural community identified in local or
rggional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Departuent of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and WlildGfe
Service.
Have a substantial adverse effect on federal c protected rvetlrnadr as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Vater• Act
(including bit not h'mited to, marsh, vernalpool., coastal, etc. ) through direct removal,fiNig, hydrological interruption,
or other means.
Interfere iabstanttaly with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established
native resident or ongrato y rvildlefe corridors or impede the use of nafive wildl fe nuise?), silos.
Conflict with arey local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or
ordinance.
Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Co ncoanity Conservation Plan, or
other approved local, regional, or stale habitat conservation plan.
CULTURAL RESOURCES
Came a substantial adverse cbange in the signiearrce of a Historical rosourco as defined in C QA Guidelines
§ 15064.5.
Course a substantial adverse change in the significance of an eurhaeologiral resource parr tuant to CF'0A Guidelines
,15064.5.
Directly or indirectly destroy a tmigue paleontohgiical resource or site or rnricyue geologic featere.
Disturb any harman remains, inanding those interred onll de of fbrrual cemeteries.
GEOLOGY AND SOILS
Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse ff ets, including the risk of loss, iryuy, or death involaring•
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1) Rapture of a known earthtluake faatlt, as delineated on the most recent Algaist- Priolo Earthquake Fanit
Zoning Map issaced by the State Geologist for• the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known
Junk Refer to Division ofAllines and Geology Special Publication 42.
2) Strongseismicgrozutd,rhakirrg.
3) Seisrru'' c- relatedgroatndfailtrre,including liquefaction,
4) Landslides.
Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil
Be located on a geologic unit or soil that it unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and
potentially result in on -or off site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse.
Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table IS- /-B o f the Caiifornia Building Code (2004), creating substantial
risks to life orproper -0.
Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where
sewers are not available, for the disposal of waste mater:
HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Create a significant batiard to the public or the environment througb the routine transport, use, or 4posal, of
ha -Zardous materials
Create a .iignicaut ba�,ard to the public or the environment tbrough reasonably foreseeable utwel and accident
conditions involving the release of hazqraous materials into the enviromneut.
Erna "t ba�codous emissions or handle ba�ardous or acuiey hazardous materials, substances, or waste witbin one-
quarter mile of an existing orproposed school.
Be located on a site which is included on a list of hatiareloas materials sites compiledpursuant to Government Code
Section 65962.5 and as a result, mould it create a significant hazard. to the public or the err ranrno tt.
.For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such aplan has not been adopted, within two miles of a
public airport or publie use airport, would the project result in a sajty batiard far people residing or working in the
project area.
I'or a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip would the project result in a safety hatiard for people residing or
working in the project area.
Impair implementation of or physically interfere with city adopted emergenge response plan or emergency evacuatiory plait.
Expose people or structures to a significant risk- of loss, hjuy or death involving wildland fares, ineludiug where
wikhands are acjacent to urbanitied areas or where rnidences are intermixed with wildlands.
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HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY'
Tliolate any water quality standarddr or waste discharge requirements
Srzbstarrtially deplete groundwater supplies or inderfare srbstantially wadi groundwater recharge such that there would be
a net deficit in aqu fer volume or a lowering o f the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre - existing
nearby wells would drop to a level which would not sitpbort oxiding laud mires orplarmed ores for whicb permits bane
beengranted).
Sarbstanhaly alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, inciWing through the alteration of the enurse of
stream or river, in a manner wbz'ch would result in substantial erosion or siltation err- or off site.
Srrbrtandally alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the coarse of a
stream or river, or substantialy increase the rate or annomrt of surface riwgJr in a manner wbad wound result in
flooding on- or off -site.
Create or eontributa runoff water whicb would exceed the capacity qf existing or planned storm water drainage eyxtems
or provide substantial additional sources of polluted ran&'
Othermise subsiant)aly degrade water qualzo.
Place housing within a 100year flood haiard area as mapped on a federal Flood Ha�grd Boundary or Flood
Insurance Rate Map or other flood ha and delineation me p.
Place nrathin a 100year flood ha�grd area structures which would impede or redirect flood flows.
Expose people or structures la a sign fieant risky of loss, injury or deatb involving flooding; inclur /ing flooding as a result
of the failure of a leree or dam
Inundation by seiclne, tsunawi, ormucjlow.
LAND USE AND RELEVANT PLANNING (Note: Impacts related to consistency with
regional and local land use planting documents (e.g., the City's General Plan and Zoning Code) are
summarized in Section 14, below).
Playsicalljt divide an established cormnsrnity.
Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural eorrnnunity conservation plan.
I Note that Orange County Public Works submitted a comment letter dated November 13, 2014 as part of the Draft:
FIR public review process. This letter contained information related to the project's water duality impacts; die City of
Santa Tina responded in detail to this letter as part of the Final EIR (refer to Response #2 of the Responses to
Comments, Final EIR, June 2015,
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Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the resideats of
the state.
Result in the loss of availability p 'a locally- brportanl mineral reso arce recove y site delineated on a local general plan,
spec66c plan or other land use plan.
NOISE
For a project located within an airpor 1, land use plan or, nrhere sucb a plan has not been adopted, within trvo miles o f a
public airport or paablic use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the prelect area to excessive
noise levels.
For a project within the viriniy of a private airstrip, mould the project expose people residing or working in the project
area to excessive noise levels.
POPULATION AND HOUSING
Induce substantial population groantb in an area, either direrly or indirect y.
PUBLIC SERVICES
Substantial adverse pbyrical irrrpacls associated watb the provision of uery or plyeically altered governmental facilities,
need far new or•plysically alteradgovernrnental facilstioa; the constrlirPon of rubich could cause sign cant envir-onmental
inapacty, in order to maintain acceptable serviez ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the
public services:
1)
.Fire protection.
2)
Policeprotection.
3)
Scboolr.
4)
Parks.
3)
01bo • publie facilities.
RECREATION
Increase the use of existing neighborbood and regional parks or other- recreational facilities such ibat substantial
physical deterioration of the faci#i , zvosdd occur or be accelerated.
Include recreational facilities or require the eomtrzution or expansion of'recreatioual facilities wbieh migbt have an
adverse pysical effect on the environment.
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TRANSPORTATION /TRAFFIC (Note: Lmpacts related to long -term operational traffic
impacts are summarized in Section 1.4, below)
Conflict auith are tpplicable congestion rrranagerrrent program, including, but not Amited to level of service standnrdr and
travel demand rrteasares, or other standards established by the county congestion nzanagemorrt agony for designated
roads or higinuays.
Result in a change r'n air traff e pattems, hichrding either an increase in trafifie levels or a charge in location that results
in substantial safety risks.
Result in inadequate emergency access
UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
Exceed wastewater treatment requirements a f the applicable Regional lrlater.QuaI4 Control Board.
Require or result in the construction of new mater or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities,
tlee constmotion of which e'oidd cause sign(cant environmental eegoets.
Require or result in the construction of neav stoma water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the
constraclion of which cordd cause significant environmental e f cis.
H ve sufficient water supplies available to serve the project fionr existing enfitlements and resource., or are new or
mparaded entitlements needed
Result in a cleterirination by the wastewater treatment provider whielr serves or mey serve the project that it has
adequate capaeity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing coviveitmon &r.
Be .nerved by a land! xll with .ruffuzentperlwIted capactty to accommodate the project's sold waste clspasal needy.
Conobly earth federal state, and local stalutes and regulations related to solid waste.
MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Does the pr fact have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially redutc the habitat a f a fish
or wildlife species, caum a fish or rvildlzf population to drop below se f sustainiog levels, thy-oaten to eliminate a plant
or animal communizjr, reduco the number or reshi t the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate
impodant examples oj'the major periods of Calilbrida history orprehistog.
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1.4 EFFECTS DETERMINED TO BE LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IN
THE EIR
The Mater Del High School Parking Structure and School Expansion Project Draft EIR found that
the proposed project would result in less than significant impacts on a number of environmental
topic areas. Therefore, a less than significant environmental impact determination was made for
each of the topical impact areas listed below.
LAND USE AND PLANNING
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). The proposed project would not
conflict with SCAG's regional plans and policies.
City of Santa Ana General Plan. The proposed project would not conflict with goals,
objectives, and policies within the City of Santa Ana General Plan.
City of Santa Ana Municipal Code Chapter 41, Zoning. The proposed project would not
conflict with the Clty of Santa Ana Municipal Code Chapter 41 Zoning standards or regulations
upon implementation of the zone change required as an entitlement for the project.
Cumulative Land Use and Planning Impacts. The proposed project, combined with other
related cumulative projects, would not conflict with applicable land use plans, policies, or
regulations.
AESTHETICS /LIGHT AND GLARE (Note: Impacts related to short -term and long -term
visual character are summarized in Sections 1.5 and 1.6, below).
Shade /Shadow Patterns. Project implementation would not result in shade and shadow
impacts onto adjacent sensitive uses within the project area.
Light /Glare. Project implementation would not introduce substantial new sources of light and
glare to the project area.
Cumulative Aesthetic /Light and Glare Impacts. The proposed project, combined with
other related cumulative projects, would not result in the degradation of character /quality,
substantial increase in light and glare, or shade /shadow on a cumulatively considerable basis.
AIR QUALITY
Long -Term (Operational) Impacts. Long -term operation of the proposed project would not
result in significant air pollutant emissions impacts.
Long -Tenn Cumulative Impacts. Long -term operation associated with the proposed project
and related cumulative projects would not result- in significant long -tetra air qualiy impacts.
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Greenhouse gas emissions generated by the project would not
have a significant direct or indirect impact on the environment.
Consistency With Applicable Greenhouse Gas Plans, Policies or Regulations.
Implementation of the proposed project would not conflict with an applicable greenhouse gas
reduction plan, police, or regulation.
Cumulative Impacts. Greenhouse gas emissions generated by the project would not have a
significant impact on global climate change or conflict with an applicable greenhouse gas
reduction plan, policy, or regulation.
NOISE
Long -Term (Mobile) Noise Impacts. Traffic generated by the proposed project would not
significantly contribute to existing traffic noise in the area.
Long -Term (Stationary) Noise Impacts. The proposed project would not result in a
significant increase in ambient noise levels.
Airport Noise Impacts. The proposed project would not expose people residing or worhing in
the project area to excessive noise levels associated with an airport.
Cumulative Long -Term Noise Impacts. Development associated with the proposed project
and other related cumulative projects would not result in cumulatively considerable long -term
noise impacts.
HOUSING
Displacement of Housing. Implementation of the proposed project would replace housing
with parking facilities, but would not necessitate the construction of replacement housing
elsewhere.
Cumulative Housing Impacts. Implementation of the proposed project and other related
cumulative projects would displace housing and persons, but would not necessitate the
construction of replacement housing elsewhere.
TRAFFIC AND CIRCULATION
Forecast Existing Plus Project Conditions. Project implementation would not cause a
significant increase in traffic on local roadways for existing conditions when compared to the
traffic capacity on the street system.
Forecast Year 2018 With Project Conditions. Project implementation would not cause a
significant increase in traffic on local roadways under forecast year 2018 conditions when
compared to the traffic capacity of the street system.
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Forecast Year 2035 With Project Conditions. Project implementation would not cause a
significant increase in traffic on local roadways under forecast year 2035 conditions when
compared to the traffic capacity of the street system.
Hazardous Traffic Conditions. Development of the proposed project would not result in a
hazardous traffic condition either on -site or in the surrounding area.
Conflicts with Policies, Plans, or Programs. Implementation of the project would not result
in a decrease of the performance or safety of public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities as a
result of a conflict with adopted policies; plans, or programs.
Cumulative Traffic and Circulation Impacts. The proposed project along with other related
cumulative projects would not result in cumulatively considerable impacts related to traffic and
circulation.
1.5 EFFECTS DETERMINED TO BE MITIGATED TO LESS THAN
SIGNIFICANT LEVELS
The City of Santa Ana, having reviewed and considered the information contained in the Final EIR,
the Technical Appendices, and the administrative record, finds, pursuant to California Public
Resources Code 21081 (a)(1) and GFQ;A Guidelines 15091 (a)(1) that changes or alterations have
been required in, or incorporated into, the proposed project, which would avoid or substantially
lessen to below a level of significance the following potentially significant environmental effects
identified in the Final EIR in the following categories:
• Aesthetics /Light and Glare (short-term visual character /quality);
• Air Quality (short -term [ construction] air emissions, localized air quality impacts, consistency
with regional plans, and short -term cumulative impacts); and
• Noise (short -term construction noise impacts, construction- related vibration impacts, and
short -term cumulative impacts).
The potentially significant adverse environmental impacts that can be mitigated are listed below.
The City* of Santa Ana finds that these potentially significant adverse impacts can be mitigated to a
level that is considered less than significant after implementation of mitigation measures identified in
the Final EIR.
AESTHETICS /LIGHT AND GLARE
The project's potential impacts in regards to aesthetics /light and glare that can be n itigated or are
otherwise less than significant are discussed in Section 5 2, _1e.rtbefies/LJght and Glare, of the Draft
EIR. Identified impacts include short -term degradation of visual character /quality.
Short -Tenn Visual Character/ Quality, Project construction activities would not result in
significant impact's related to the temporary degradation of the visual character /quality of the site
and its surroundings.
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Findings
Changer or alterations bane been required in, or inew( orated into, the project, wbicb avoid or snbstandalbi
lessen the rignficant envirwnmental e(/ect as identified irr the Dzft EIR.
2. The e f/ects identifded to the Draft EIR have been determined not to be sigaiyealu.
Facts in Support of Fin dings
The potential impacts to the short -term visual character /quality of the project area have been
eliminated or substantially lessened to a level of less than significant by virtue of the mitigation
measure identified in the Draft EIR.
[Midgatiwr Ivleasun,
AES -1 Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Project Applicant shall submit a
Construction Management Plan for review and approval by the City of Santa Ana
Planning Division. The Construction Management Plan shall, at a minimum,
indicate the equipment and vehicle staging areas, stockpiling of materials, fencing
(i.e., temporary* fencing with opaque material), and construction haul route(s).
AIR QUALITY
The project's potential impacts in regards to air quality that can be mitigated or are otherwise less
than significant are discussed in Section 5.3, Air Onail y, of the Draft EIR. Identified impacts
include short -term (construction) air emissions, localized air quality impacts, consistency with
regional plans, and short -term cumulative impacts.
Short -Term (Construction) Air Emissions. Short -term construction activities associated with the
proposed project would not result in significant air pollutant emission impacts.
Findings
Changer or alterations have been required in, or incorj orated into, the project, wbieb avoid or substantially
lessen the sign ficant environmental effect as identified in the Draft EIR.
2. The effects idenrfwd io the Draft FAIR have been deterrrrined not to be sign cant.
Facts in Support of Findings
The potential impacts from short -term (construction) au emissions have been eliminated or
substantially lessened to a level of less than significant by virtue of the mitigation measures
identified in the Draft EIR.
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Nfatigahon NleasicTs:
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AQ -1 Prior to issuance of any Grading Permit, the City Engineer and the Building Safety
Manager shall confirm that the Grading Plan, Building Plans, and specifications
stipulate that, in compliance with SCAQMD Rule 403, excessive fugitive dust
emissions shall be controlled by regular watering or other dust prevention measures,
as specified in the SCAQMD's Rules and Regulations. In addition, SCAQMD Rule
402 requites implementation of dust suppression techniques to prevent fugitive dust
from creating a nuisance off -site. Implementation of the following measures would
reduce short -term fugitive dust impacts on nearby sensitive receptors:
9 All active portions of the construction site shall be watered every three hours
during daily construction activities and when dust is observed migrating from the
project site to prevent excessive amounts of dust.
Pave or apply water every three hours during daily construction activities or
apply non -toxic soil stabilizers on all unpaved access roads, parking areas, and
staging areas. More frequent watering shall occur if dust is observed migrating
from the site during site disturbance.
Any on -site stockpiles of debris, dirt, or other dusty material shall be enclosed,
covered, or watered twice daily, or non -toxic soil binders shall be applied.
All grading and excavation operations shall be suspended when wind speeds
exceed 25 tr les per hour.
• Disturbed areas shall be replaced with ground cover or paved irmmediately after
construction is completed in the affected area.
• Track -out devices such as gravel bed track -out aprons (3 inches deep, 25 feet
long, 12 feet wide per lane and edged by rock berm or Low of stakes) shalt be
installed to reduce mud /dirt trackout from unpaved truck exit routes.
Alternatively a wheel washer shall be used at truck exit routes.
On -site vehicle speed shall be limited to 15 miles per hour.
All material transported off-site shall be either: sufficiently watered or securely
covered to prevent excessive amounts of dust prior to departing the job site.
Reroute construction trucks away from congested streets or sensitive receptor
areas,
AQ -2 All trucks that ate to haul excavated or graded material on -site shall comply with
State Vehicle Code Section 23114 (Spilling roads on Hagainvays), with special attention
to Sections 23114(b)(F), (e)(4) as amended, regarding the prevention of such material
spilling onto public streets and roads. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the
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Applicant shall demonstrate to the City Engineer how the project operations subject
to that specification during hauling activities shall comply with the provisions set
forth in Sections 23114(b)(1), (e)(4).
AQ -3 Prior to issuance of any Grading Permit, the City Engineer and the Building Safety
Manager shall confirm that the Grading Plan, Building Plans, and specifications
stipulate that, in compliance with SCAQMD Rule 403, 03 precursor emissions from
construction equipment vehicles shall be controlled by maintaining equipment
engines in good condition and in proper tune per manufacturer's specifications, to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Maintenance records shall be provided to the
City by the construction contractor on a monthly basis. The City Inspector shall be
responsible for ensuring that contractors comply with this measure during
construction.
Localized Air Quality Impacts. Development associated with the project would not result in
significant localized emissions impacts or expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations.
Findings
Changes or alterations bane been required in, or incorporated into, the project, which avoid or snbstantiedyl
lessen the significant environmental qfect as identified in the Drafd EIR
2. The e §eas identified in the D raft EIR have been determined not to be Si in scant:
Facts in Support ofFindinbas
The potential impacts from localized air quality emissions have been eliminated or substantially
lessened to a level of less than significant by virtue of the mitigation measures identified in the Draft
EIR.
Allitigatloee Measures:
AQ -1 Prior to issuance of any Grading Permit, the City Engineer and the Building Safety
Manager shall confirm that the Grading Plan, Building Plans, and specifications
stipulate that, in compliance with SCAQIv1D Rule 403, excessive fugitive dust
emissions shall be controlled by regular watering or other dust prevention measures,
as specified in the SCAQMD's Rules and Regulations. In addition, SCAQIvID Rule
402 requires implementation of dust suppression techniques to prevent fugitive dust
from creating a nuisance off -site, Implementation of the following measures would
reduce short -term fugitive dust impacts on nearby sensitive receptors:
All active portions of the construction site shall be watered every three hours
during daily construction activities and when dust is observed migrating from the
project site to prevent excessive amounts of dust.
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Pave or apply water every three hours during daily construction activities or
apply non -toxic soil stabilizers on all unpaved access roads, parking areas, and
staging areas. More frequent watering shall occur if dust is observed migrating
from the site during site disturbance.
Any on -site stockpiles of debris, dirt, or other dusty material shall be enclosed,
covered, or watered twice daily, or non-to,-,Ac soil binders shall be applied.
+ All grading and excavation operations shall be suspended when wind speeds
exceed 25 miles per hour.
Disturbed areas shall be replaced with ground cover or paved immediately after
construction is completed in the affected area.
Track -out devices such as gravel bed track -out aprons (3 inches deep, 25 feet
long, 12 feet wide per lane and edged by rock berm or row of stakes) shall be
installed to reduce mud /dirt trackout from unpaved truck exit routes.
Alternatively a wheel washer shall be used at truck exit routes.
+ On -site vehicle speed shall be limited to 15 miles per hour.
All material transported off-site shall be either sufficiently watered or securely
covered to prevent excessive amounts of dust prior to departing the job site.
+ Reroute construction trucks away from congested streets or sensitive receptor
areas.
AQ -2 All trucks that are to haul excavated or graded material on -site shall comply with
State Vehicle Code Section 23114 (Spilling Loarb� on Higbwav�u), with special attention
to Sections 23114(b)(F), (e)(4) as amended, regarding the prevention of such material
spilling onto public streets and roads. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the
Applicant shall demonstrate to the City Engineer how the project operations subject
to that specification during hauling activities shall comply with the provisions set
forth in Sections 23114(b)(F), (e)(4).
AQ -3 Prior to issuance of any Grading Permit, the City Engineer and the Building Safety
Manager shall confirm that the Grading Plan, Building Plans, and specifications
stipulate that, in compliance with SCAQMD Rule 403, O, precursor emissions from
construction equipment vehicles shall be controlled by maintaining equipment
engines in good condition and in proper tune pet manufacturer's specifications, to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Maintenance records shall be provided to the
City by the construction contractor on a monthly basis. The City Inspector shall be
responsible for ensuring that contractors comply with this measure during
construction.
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Consistency with Regional Plans. Development associated w th the proposed project would not
result in a conflict with regional plans.
Findings
Chatages or alterations gape been aquired in, or incorporated into, the project, iebieh avoid or substantially
lessen The signoeant eneironmental t fesx at idsnlifeed in the Drgft EIR
2. The gftls identified in the Dre f3 EIR have been determined trot to he agnifleant.
Facts in Support of Findings
The ptojecCs consistency impacts with regional plans have been eliminated or substantially lessened
to a level of less than significant by virtue of the mitigation measures identified in the Draft EIR.
Alitigation measures:
AQ -1 Prior to issuance of any Grading Permit, the City Engineer and the Building Safety
Manager shall confirm that the Grading Plan, Building Plans, and specifications
stipuuate that, in compliance with SCAQMD Rule 403, excessive fugitive dust
emissions shall be controlled by regular watering or other dust prevention measures,
as specified in the SCAQ1VUs Rules and Regulations. In addition, SCAQIVID Rule
402 requires implementation of dust suppression techniques to prevent fugitive dust
from creating a nuisance off -site. Implementation of the following measures would
reduce short -term fugitive dust impacts on nearby sensitive receptors:
+
All active portions of the construction site shall be watered every three hours
during daily construction activities and when dust is observed migrating from the
project site to prevent excessive amounts of dust.
® Pave or apply water every three hours during daily construction activities or
apply non -toxic soil stabilizers on all unpaved access roads, parking areas, and
staging areas. More frequent watering shall occur if dust is observed migrating
from the site during site disturbance.
• Any on -site stockpiles of debris, dirt, or other dusty material shall be enclosed,
covered, or watered Ltvice daily, or non -toxic soil binders shall be applied.
• All grading and excavation operations shall be suspended when wind speeds
exceed 25 miles per hour.
• Disturbed areas shall be replaced with ground cover or paved finmediately after
construction is completed in the affected area.
• Track -out devices such as gravel bed tack -out aprons (3 inches deep, 25 feet
long, 12 feet wide per. lane and edged by rock berm or row of stakes) shall be
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installed to reduce mud /dirt trackout from unpaved truck exit routes.
Alternatively a wheel washer shall be used at truck exit routes.
. On -site vehicle speed shall be limited to 15 miles per hour.
All material transported off -site shall be either sufficiently watered or securely
covered to prevent excessive amounts of dust prior to departing the job site.
Reroute construction trucks away from congested streets or sensitive receptor
areas.
AQ -2 All trucks that are to haul excavated or graded material on -site shall comply with
State Vehicle Code Section 23114 (Spilling Loads on Highwa)u), with special attention
to Sections 23114(b)(F), (e)(4) as amended, regarding the prevention of such material
spilling onto public streets and roads. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the
Applicant shall demonstrate to the City Engineer how the project operations subject
to that specification during hauling activities shall comply with the provisions set
forth in Sections 23114(b)(F), (e)(4).
AQ -3 Prior to issuance of any Grading Permit, the City Engineer and the Building Safety
Manager shall confrm that the Grading Plan, Building Plans, and specifications
stipulate that, in compliance Avith SCAQMD Rule 403, 03 precursor emissions from
construction equipment vehicles shall be controlled by maintaining equipment
engines in good condition and in proper tune per manufacturer's specifications, to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Maintenance records shall be provided to the
City by the construction contractor on a monthly basis. The City Inspector shall be
responsible for ensuring that contractors comply with this measure during
construction.
Short -'Term Cumulative Impacts. Shott -term construction activities associated with the proposed
project and related cumulative projects would not result in significant short -tetra air quality impacts.
Findings
Changee or alurations have been regaaired in, or ineotporated into, the pogo eot, which avoid or substantially
lessen the cigni%ieant eamironmental e(foct as identified in the Drqft EIR
2 The qffe as idoulfied in the Draft L 11i have been determined not to be eignifwant.
Facts in Support of Findings
The short -terns cumulative impacts have been eliminated or substantially lessened to a level of less
than significant by virtue of the mitigation measures identified in the Draft E112.
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Applicant shall demonstrate to the City Engineer how the project operations subject
to that specification during hauling activities shall comply with the provisions set
forth in Sections 23114(b)(I), (e)(4).
AQ -3 Prior to issuance of any Grading Pennit, the City Engineer and the Building Safety
Manager shall confirm that the Grading Plan, Building Plans, and specifications
stipulate that, in compliance w th SCAQMD Rule 403, Os precursor emissions from
construction equipment vehicles shall be controlled by maintaining equipment
engines in good condition and in proper tune per manufacturer's specifications, to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Maintenance records shall be provided to the
City by the construction contractor on a monthly basis. The City Inspector shall be
responsible for ensuring that contractors comply with this measure during
construction.
NOISE
The project's potential impacts in regards to noise that can be mitigated or are otherwise less than
significant are discussed in Section 5 5, Zi r, of the Draft EIR. Identified impacts include short -
term construction noise, construction - related vibration, and short -term cumulative impacts.
Short -Term Construction Noise Impacts. Grading and construction w thin the project site
would not result in significant temporary noise impacts to nearby noise sensitive receivers.
Firming s
Changan or alteration have been squired in, or incorporated into, the pr jea, which avoid or substandaly
lessen the ezgn fcani environmental offact as idend fed in tha Draft EIR.
2. The e f eds idenPiried in the Draft EI13 liana been datermined not to be sign freant.
Facts in Support of Findings
The potential impacts from short -term construction noise have been mitigated or substantially
lessened to a level of less than significant by virtue of the mitigation measure identified in the Draft
EIR.
Mitigation Measure:
N -1 Prior to Grading Permit issuance, the Project Applicant shall demonstrate, to the
satisfaction of the City of Santa Ana Planning Division that the project complies
with the following:
Construction contracts specify that all construction equipment, fixed or mobile,
shall be equipped with properly operating and maintained mufflers and other
state required noise attenuation devices.
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AQ -1 Prior to issuance of any Grading Permit, the City Engineer and the Building Safety
Manager shall confirm that the Grading Plan, Building Plans, and specifications
stipulate that, in compliance with SCAQIVID Role 403, excessive fugitive dust
emissions shall be controlled by regular watering or other dust prevention measures,
as specified in the SCAQMD's Rules and Regulations. In addition, SCAQMD Rule
402 requires implementation of dust suppression techniques to prevent fugitive dust
from creating a nuisance off -site. Implementation of the following measures would
reduce short -term fugitive dust impacts on nearby sensitive receptors:
a All active portions of the construction site shall be watered every three hours
during daily construction activities and when dust is observed migrating from the
project site to prevent excessive amounts of dust.
Pave or apply water every three hours during daily construction activities or
apply non -toxic soli stabilizers on all unpaved access roads, parking areas, and
staging areas. More frequent watering shall occur if dust is observed migrating
from the site during site disturbance.
Any on -site stockpiles of debris, dut, or other dusty material shall be enclosed,
covered, or watered twice daily, or non -toxic soil binders shall be applied.
All grading and excavation operations shall be suspended when wind speeds
exceed 25 miles per hour.
• Disturbed areas shall be replaced with ground cover or paved immediately after
construction is completed in the affected area.
• Track -out devices such as gravel bed track -out aprons (3 inches deep, 25 feet
long, 12 feet wide per lane and edged by rock berm or row of stakes) shall be
installed to reduce mud /ditt trackout from unpaved truck exit routes.
Alternatively a wheel washer shall be used at truck exit routes.
O On -site vehicle speed shall be limited to 15 miles per hour.
All material transported off. -site shall be either: sufficiently watered or securely
covered to prevent excessive amounts of dust prior to departing the job site.
o Reroute construction trucks away from congested streets or sensitive receptor
areas.
AQ -2 All trucks that are to haul excavated or graded material on -site shall comply with
State Vehicle Code Section 23114 (Spilling Loads on Hgohymye), with special attention
to Sections 23114(b)(F), (e)(4) as amended, regarding the prevention of such material
spilling onto public streets and roads. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the
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Property owners and occupants located within 500 feet of the project boundary
shall be sent a notice, at least 15 days prior to convnencement of construction of
each phase, regarding the construction schedule of the proposed project. A sign,
legible at a distance of 50 feet shall also be posted at the project construction site.
All notices and signs shall be reviewed and approved by the City of Santa Ana
Planning Division, prior to mailing or posting and shall indicate the dates and
duration of construction activities, as well as provide a contact name and a
telephone number where residents can inquire about the construction process
and register complaints.
Prior to issuance of any Grading or Building Permit, the Contractor shall provide
evidence that a construction staff member will be designated as a Noise
Disturbance Coordinator and will be present on -site during construction
activities. The Noise Disturbance Coordinator shall be responsible for
responding to any local complaints about construction noise. When a complaint
is received, the Noise Disturbance Coordinator shall notifv the City within 24-
hours of the complaint and determine the cause of the noise complaint (e.g.,
starting too early, bad muffler, etc.) and shall implement reasonable measures to
resolve the complaint, as deemed acceptable by the Public Works Executive
Director. All notices that are sent to residential units irrnnediately surrounding
the construction site and all signs posted at the construction site shall include the
contact name and the telephone number for the Noise Disturbance Coordinator.
Prior to issuance of any Grading or Building Perm t, the Project Applicant shall
demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City's Bulding Safety Manager that
construction noise reduction methods shall be used where feasible. These
reduction methods include shutting off iding equipment, installing temporary
acoustic barriers around stationary construction noise sources, maximizing the
distance between construction equipment staging areas and occupied residential
areas, and electric air compressors and similar power tools.
Construction haul routes shall be designed to avoid noise sensitive uses (e.g.,
residences, convalescent homes, etc.), to the extent feasible.
Noise attenuation barriers (temporary barriers or noise curtains) with a sound
transmission coefficient (STC) of at least 20 shall be used along the northern,
eastern, and western boundaries of the packing structure site adjacent to nearby
residential uses during construction activities associated with the parking
structure (all phases except for architectural coating), as well as surrounding the
proposed classroom building site during construction activities associated with
the proposed classroom building (all phases except for architectural coating).
Noise attenuation barriers constructed at the property Pules to a height of 10 feet
with an STC rating of at least 20 are capable of reducing noise levels by 7.7 dBA.
During construction, stationary construction equipment shall be placed such that
emitted noise is directed away from sensitive noise receivers.
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Construction activities shall not take place outside of the allowable hours
specified by the City's Municipal Code Section 18 -314, Special Provisions (7:00
am. and 8:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays; construction activities are not
permitted on Sundays or legal holidays).
Construction - Related Vibration Impacts. Grading and construction associated with the
proposed project would not result in significant temporary vibration impacts to nearby sensitive
receptors.
Findings
1. Changes or allocations have been required in, or incorporated into, the pr jeer; whir) avoid or substantially
lessen the significant envzrronrtrental ffet as idetrt fdecl in the Draft BIB.
2. The effects identified in the Draft EIR have been detervarined not to be si?n�Ficant
Facts in Support ofFin dings
The potential impacts from construction- related vibration have been mitigated or substantially
lessened to a level of less than significant by vin ue of the mitigation measure identified in the Draft
EM
Mitigation Meamrs:
N -1 Prior to Grading Permit issuance, the Project Applicant shall demonstrate, to the
satisfaction of the City of Santa Ana Planning Division that the project complies
with the follouring:
Construction contracts specify that all construction equipment, fixed or mobile,
shall be equipped with properly operating and maintained mufflers and other
state required noise attenuation devices.
Property* owners and occupants located w thm 500 feet of the project boundary
shall be sent a notice, at least 15 days prior to commencement of constriction of
each phase, regarding the construction schedule of the proposed project. A sign,
legible at a distance of 50 feet shall also be posted at the project construction site.
All notices and signs shall be reviewed and approved by the City of Santa Ana
Planning Div Sion, prior to mailing or posting and shall indicate the dates and
duration of construction activities, as well as provide a contact name and a
telephone number where residents can inquire about the construction process
and register complaints.
Prior to issuance of any Grading or Building Permit, the Contractor shad provide
evidence that a construction staff member will be designated as a Noise
Disturbance Coordinator and will be present on -site during constiuction
activities, The Noise Disturbance Coordinator shall be responsible for
responding to any local complaints about construction noise. When a complaint
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is received, the Noise Disturbance Coordinator shall notify the City within 24-
hours of the complaint and determine the cause of the noise complaint (e.g.,
starting too early, bad muffler, etc) and shall implement reasonable measures to
resolve the complaint, as deemed acceptable by the Public Works Executive
Director. All notices that are sent to residential units immediately surrounding
the construction site and all signs posted at the construction site shall include the
contact name and the telephone number for the Noise Disturbance Coordinator.
Prior to issuance of any Grading or Building Permit, the Project Applicant shall
demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City's Building Safety Manager that
construction noise reduction methods shall be used where feasible. These
reduction methods include shutting off idling equipment, installing temporary
acoustic barriers around stationary construction noise sources, maximizing the
distance between construction equipment staging areas and occupied residential
areas, and electric air compressors and similar power tools.
Construction haul routes shall be designed to avoid noise sensitive uses (e.g.,
residences, convalescent homes, etc.), to the extent feasible.
Noise attenuation barriers (temporary barriers or noise curtains) with a sound
transmission coefficient (STC) of at least 20 shall be used along the northern,
eastern, and western boundaries of the parking structure site adjacent to nearby
residential uses during construction activities associated with the parking
structure (all phases except for architectural coating), as well as surrounding the
proposed classroom building site during construction activities associated with
the proposed classroom building (all phases except for architectural coating).
Noise attenuation barriers constructed at the property lines to a height of 10 feet
with an STC rating of at least 20 are capable of reducing noise levels by 7.7 dBA.
During construction, stationary construction equipment shall be placed such that
emitted noise is directed away from sensitive noise receivers.
Construction activities shall not take place outside of the allowable hours
specified by the City's Municipal Code Section 18 -314, Special Provisions (7:00
a.m, and 8:00 p.m, on weekdays and Saturdays; construction activities are not
permitted on Sundays or legal holidays).
Cumulative Short -Term Construction Noise Impacts. Development associated with the
proposed project and other related cumulative projects would not result in cumulatively considerable
short -term construction noise impacts.
.Findings
Changes or altenitions bane been required in, or ins'otporeaed into, the pr fact which avoid or substantially
lessen the sign fcant ennironmerrtal affect as identified in the Draft EIR.
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2. The tee %t identzfied by the Draft.EI Gave been determined not to be ,sign #cant.
Facts in Support of Fin dings
The potential cumulative impacts from short -term construction noise have been mitigated or
substantially lessened to a level of less than significant by virtue of the mitigation measure identified
in the Draft EIR.
Mitigation Measurer
N -1 Prior to Grading Permit issuance, the Project Applicant shall demonstrate, to the
satisfaction of the City of Santa Ana Planning Division that the project complies
with the following:
Construction contracts specify that all construction equipment, fixed or mobile,
shall be equipped with properly operating and maintained mufflers and other
state required noise attenuation devices.
Property owners and occupants located within 500 feet of the project boundary
shall be sent a notice, at least 15 days prior to commencement of construction of
each phase, regarding the construction schedule of the proposed project. A sign,
legible at a distance of 50 feet shall also be posted at the project construction site.
All notices and signs shall be reviewed and approved by the City of Santa Ana
Planning Division, prior to mailing or posting and shall indicate the dates and
duration of construction activities, as well as provide a contact name and a
telephone number where residents can inquire about the construction process
and register complaints.
Prior to issuance of any Grading or Building Permit, the Contractor shall provide
evidence that a construction staff member will be designated as a Noise
Disturbance Coordinator and will be present on -site during construction
activities. The Noise Disturbance Coordinator shall be responsible for
responding to any local complaints about construction noise. When a complaint
is received, the Noise Disturbance Coordinator shall notify the City within 24-
hours of the compbunt and determine the cause of the noise complaint (e.g.,
starting too early, bad muffler, etc.) and shall implement reasonable measures to
resolve the complaint, as deemed acceptable by the Public Works Executive
Director. All notices that are sent to residential units immediately surrounding
the construction site and all signs posted at the constriction site shall include the
contact name and the telephone nuunber for the Noise Disturbance Coordinator.
Prior to issuance of ,my Grading or Building Permit, the Project Applicant shall
demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City's Building Safety Manager that
construction noise reduction methods shall be used where feasible. These
reduction methods include shutting off idling equipment, installing temporary
acoustic barriers around stationary construction noise sources, maximizing the
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distance between construction equipment staging areas and occupied residential
areas, and electric air compressors and similar power tools.
Construction haul routes shall be designed to avoid noise sensitive uses (e.g.,
residences, convalescent homes, etc.), to the extent feasible.
Noise attenuation barriers (temporary barriers or noise curtains) with a sound
transmission coefficient (STC) of at least 20 shall be used along the northern,
eastern, and western boundaries of the parking structure site adjacent to nearby
residential uses during construction activities associated with the parking
structure (all phases except for architectural coating), as well as surrounding the
proposed classroom building site during construction activities associated with
the proposed classroom budding (all phases except for architectural coating).
Noise attenuation barriers constructed at the property lines to a height of 10 feet
with an STC rating of at least 20 are capable of reducing noise levels by 7.7 dBA.
During construction, stationary construction equipment shall be placed such that
emitted noise is directed away from sensitive noise receivers.
Construction activities shall not take place outside of the allowable hours
specified by the City's Municipal. Code Section 18 -311, Special Provisions (7:00
a.m. and 8:00 p.m, on weekdays and Santidays; construction activities are not
permitted on Sundays or legal holidays).
1.6 ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS WHICH REMAIN SIGNIFICANT
AND UNAVOIDABLE AFTER MITIGATION AND FINDINGS
The City of Santa Ana, having reviewed and considered the information contained in the Final EIR,
Technical Appendices, and the administrative record, finds, pursuant to California Public Resources
Code 21081 (a)(3) and CEQA Guidelines 15091 (a)(3), that specific econoti c, legal, social,
technological, or other considerations, make infeasible the mitigation measures identified in the Final
EIR and, therefore, the project would cause significant unavoidable impact in relation to
Aesthetics /Light and Glare (long -term degradation of visual character /quality).
AESTHETICS /LIGHT AND GLARE
Long -Term Visual Character/ Quality. Project implementation would result in significant
impacts related to the long -term degradation of the visual character /quality of the site and its
surroundings.
Findings
1. Changes or alterations have been regacired in, or zncorf orated into, the pqurt that avoid or substantially
karen the sign fcant eneironmental effect as identified in the EIR
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2. Impacts associated mich the long -term visual rbaracterl quah j) of the project a, ea from implementation o j the
project have been reduced to the extent, feasible. However, there are no feasible mitigation meastae• contained
in the FIR. regareling the lorry term visual rbaraclerl guall*, of the project area, and imparts mould conexitute
a significant and unavoidable impact.
Facts in Support ofFinchngs
Implementation of the proposed project would result in significant and unavoidable impacts related
to the change in character from residential use to increased hardscape compared to the surrounding
residential community through the introduction of a new 30 -foot high parldng structure adjacent to
their property line. With implementation of the proposed architectural treatments and Landscape
Plan, the resultant visible hardscape would be reduced. However, the resultant visual impacts from
this change in character /quality would remain significant and unavoidable. No feasible mitigation
measures are available to reduce these impacts to less than significant levels.
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation teasures are feasible.
The overriding social, economic, and other considerations set forth in the Statement of Overriding
Considerations and the Findings regarding Alternatives provide additional facts in support of these
findings. This unavoidable significant effect is acceptable when balanced against the facts set forth
therein.
1.7 ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT
The Draft EIR addresses the environmental effects of alternatives to the proposed project. A
description of these alternatives, a comparison of their environmental impacts to the proposed
project, and the City's findings are listed below. These alternatives are compared against the project
relative to the identified project impacts (summarized in Section 1.4, Section 1.5, and Section 1.6,
above) to the project objectives (as stated in Section 1.2, above).
In making the following alternatives findings, the City of Santa Ana certifies that it has
independently reviewed and considered the information on alternatives provided in the Draft EIR,
including the information provided in the comments on the Draft EIR and the responses thereto,
"NO PROJECT /NO DEVELOPMENT" ALTERNATIVE
Pursuant to CBS 4 Guidelines Section 151.26.6(e)(2), the No Project Alternative must be analyzed
within the EIR. The No Project Alternative should discuss what would reasonably be expected to
occur in the foreseeable future if the proposed project were not approved. In certain instances, the
No Project Alternative means "no build" wherein the existing environmental setting is maintained,
Thus, the "No Project /No Development' Alternative assumes that no new development would
take place on -site and that the site would remain in its existing condition.
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1. The,fndiags of the proposed project set jbrth hi this document and the overriding social, economic, and other
issues set forth in the Statement o f Overriding Con tideralions provide sitpport for the proposed project and the
elimination of this alternative finny fiather consderation.
Facts in Support ofFlndings
The No Project /No Development Alternative is considered environmentally superior to the
proposed project in regards to land use, aesthetics, air quality, GHGs, noise, housing, and traffic and
circulation. This Alternative would eliminate the significant and unavoidable impact related to
aesthetics that was identified under the proposed project. However, the No Project /No
Development Alternative would not accomplish any of the project objectives as listed above in
Section 1.2. This Alternative would not provide any on- campus parking in order to accommodate
the projected parking demand under the Master Plan for Nlator Dei Ftigh School (Objective 1).
Objective 2 would not be accomplished as the No Project /No Development Alternative would not
serve the projected growth and potential increase maximum student enrollment from 2,200 students
to 2,500 students. Lastly, this Alternative would not provide improvements both on -site (screening
walls, landscaping improvements, enhanced architectural treatments) and off -site (transportation
improvements) (Objective 3).
"REDUCED HEIGHT" ALTERNATIVE
The Reduced Height Alternative would involve a reduction in the height of the proposed parldng
structure from three-levels to two - levels. This Alternative would develop an approximately 22 -foot
parking structure, which would result in a reduction of 316 parking spaces compared to the
proposed project (assuming that 686 spaces would be provided, based on the Ground Ploar and
Buil&ng Section and Area Surrtnrary, prepared by The Austin Company March 21, 2012]). The parking
structure footprint would remain similar to that proposed by the project. New landscaping and
architectural treatments would be requited per the City's regulations, This Alternative would also
construct a new classroom building and roadway /intersection infrastructure improvements sin filar
to the proposed project.
Findings
The fzndiagt of #fie proposed pr ject set forth in this document and the overriding social., ecanornu, and other
issues sat forth in the Statement of Overriding Cotuieleratims provide •support for the proposed project and the
elimination of this alternative front further consideration.
Facts in Support of Findings
The Reduced Height Alternative would accomplish the intent of the project's objectives, but not to
the extent of the project, as listed witMn Section 1.2, above. The Reduced Height Alternative would
achieve Objectives 1 and .3. However, Objective 2 would not be accomplished as the reduction of
316 parldng spaces would not serve the potential increase of the student enrollment from 2,200
students to 2,500 students as a result of buddout of the Master Plan of Mater Dei High School.
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In comparison to the proposed project, the Reduced Height Alternative would result in reduced
impacts in regards to aesthetics, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and noise. However, the
significant impact identified under the proposed project for aesthetics would remain under the
Reduced Height Alternative, although the aesthetic impacts would be incrementally reduced due to the
decrease in parking structure height that would occur with this Alternative,
"PERMANENT SURFACE PARKING LOT" ALTERNATIVE
The permanent Surface Parking Lot Alternative would involve maintaining the interim parking lot
condition as a permanent condition at the proposed parking structure site. For the purposes of this
analysis, it is assumed that 347 spaces would be provided, based on the Ground Floor and Building
Section and Area Saanmag, prepared by The Austin Company (March 21, 2012). As this Alternative
would not construct enough parking to support future growth at the campus (of up to 300
additional students), the new classroom building would not be constructed as part of the Permanent
Surface Parking Lot Alternative. This Alternative would be required to comply with existing City
regulations, including landscaping requirements. However, it is assumed that this alternative would
not implement infrastructure improvements (including public roadway improvements and a new
signal at St. Andrew Place and Bristol Street), as this Alternative would not construct a new
classroom building or support buildout of the Master Plan of Mater Der High School.
Findings
The finch'ngs of the proposed pro-iect set forty) in Ibis dowment and the oveniding social, economic, and other
issues set forth in the Statement of Overriding Considerations provide setppor2for the proposed prqject and the
eliminafion of this alternative firom fnrther consideration.
Facts in Support ofFindings
The Permanent Surface Parking Lot Alternative would not accomplish the project's objectives, as
listed within Section 1.2, above. Although this Alternative would provide additional on- campus
parldng, this would not be accomplished via an on -site parking structure, not would a surface
pitching lot accommodate the projected parldng demand under the Master Plan for Mater Del High
School (Objective 1). Objective 2 would not be accomplished as the reduction of parking spaces to
sustain a surface lot would not serve the potential increase of the student enrollment from 2,200
students to 2,500 students. Lastly, this Alternative would not provide improvements both on -site
(screening walls, landscaping improveir eats, enhanced architectural treatments) and off -site
(transportation improvements) (Objective 3).
In comparison to the proposed project, the Permanent Surface Parldng Lot Alternative would result in
reduced impacts in regards to aesthetics, air quality, GHG emissions, noise, and traffic and circulation.
The significant impact identified under the proposed project for aesthetics would be eliminated under
the Permanent Surface Parking Lot Alternative. However, none of the project's objectives would be
met.
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2.0 CERTIFICATION OF THE FINAL, EIR
The City of Santa Ana City Council declares that no new significant information as defined by the
State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15088.5, has been received by the City Council after circulation of
the Draft EIR that would require recirculation.
The City Council certifies the Environmental Impact Report based on the following findings and
conclusions:
2.1 FINDINGS
The proposed project would have the potential for creating significant adverse environmental
impacts. Significant adverse impacts which cannot be mitigated to a level of insignificance relate to
the long -term degradation of the visual character /quality of the project area, as discussed in the
Findings. It was determined that there are no feasible mitigation measures applicable to this impact
that would avoid or substantially lessen the impact.
2.2 CONCLUSIONS
Except the impact stated above relating to the long -term degradation of the visual
character /quality of the project area, all other significant environmental. impacts from the
implementation of the proposed project have been identified in the EIR and, with
implementation of the mitigation treasures identified, would be mitigated to a level of
insignificance.
• Alternatives to the proposed project, which could potentially achieve the basic objectives of
the proposed project, have been considered and rejected in favor of the proposed project.
Environmental, economic, social, and other considerations and benefits derived from the
development of the proposed project override and make infeasible any alternatives or
further mitigation measures beyond those incorporated into the EIR. These considerations
include project benefits such as providing on- campus parking to accommodate existing and
project parldng demand; providing a new parking structure and two -story classroom building
to accommodate project student growth; provide improvements that minumize impacts on
the surrounding community; and contribute to the long range goals identified by the City of
Santa Ana that are consistent with the goals and policies in the City's General Plan, among
others.
3.0 STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
3.1 INTRODUCTION
CEQA and the CEiQA Guidelines provide in part the following:
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• CEQA requires that the decision maker balance the benefits of a proposed project against its
unavoidable environmental risks in determining whether to approve the project. If the
benefits of the proposed project outweigh the unavoidable adverse environmental effects,
the adverse environmental effects may be considered "acceptable."
• Where the decision of the public agency allows the occurrence of significant effects that are
identified in the EIR but are not mitigated, the agency must state in writing the reasons to
support its action based on the EIR and /or other information in the record. This statement
maybe necessary if the agency also makes the finding under Section 15091 (a)(2) or (a)(3) of
the CE,( ,4 Guedelnxes.
If an agency makes a statement of overriding considerations, the statement should be
included in the record of the project approval and should be mentioned in the Notice of
Determination (Section 15093 of the CEQA Guidelines).
The City of Santa Ana; having reviewed and considered the information contained in the EIR for
the Alater Dei Iligh School Parking Structure and School Expansion Project, Responses to
Comments, and the public record, adopts the following Statement of Overriding Considerations that
have been balanced against the unavoidable adverse impacts in reaching a decision on this project.
3.2 SIGNIFICANT UNAVOIDABLE ADVERSE IMPACTS
Although all potential project impacts have been substantially avoided or mitigated as described in
the preceding findings, there is no complete tnitigation for the following project impact:
• Aesthetics /Light and Glare —long-term visual character and quality
Details of this significant unavoidable adverse impact were discussed in the Mater Dei High School
Parking Structure and School Expansion Project EIR and are surnmarized, or were otherwise
provided in ection 1 , Entrironmeratal Q �Eects Which Remar.'le Signi icant and UnavoielableAA ler Miligallon.
3.3 OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
The proposed action consists of the certification of the Mater Dei High School Parking Structure
and School Expansion Project EIR. Analysis in the EIR for this project has concluded that the
proposed project would result in aesthetic impacts that cannot be mitigated to a less than significant
level. All other potentially significant adverse project impacts have been mitigated to a less than
significant level based on mitigation measures in the final EIR.
CEQA requires that a lead agency balance the benefits of a proposed project against its unavoidable
environmental risks in determining whether to approve the project.
The City of Santa Ana has determined that the significant unavoidable adverse project impacts,
which would remain significant after mitigation, are acceptable and are outweighed by social,
economic, and other benefits of the project. Further, the alternatives that were identified in the
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Final EIR would not provide the project benefits, as summarized below, to the same extent as the
proposed project:
+ The City of Santa Ana finds that all feasible mitigation treasures have been imposed to
lessen project impacts to less than significant levels; and furthermore, that alternatives to the
project are infeasible because while they have similar or less environmental impacts, they do
not provide the benefits of the project, or are otherwise socially or economically infeasible
when compared to the project, as described in the Statement of Facts and Findings.
+ The project would provide an ou- campus parking structure to accommodate existing and
projected parlung demand under the Master Plati furAllaterDee High School.
• The project would provide a new parlung structure and two -story classroom building to
accommodate projected growth and increase maximum student enrollment from 2,200
students to 2,500 students.
• The project would provide improvements that minim ze impacts of the proposed project on
the surrounding community both on -site (screening walls, landscaping improvements,
enhanced architectural treatments), and off-site (transportation improvements).
• The project would result in the improvement of an existing educational /institutional facility
with a long - standing history in Santa Ana, providing benefits to the surrounding community
and City.
Although significant impacts would remain, the City of Santa Ana would mitigate any significant
adverse impacts to aesthetics /light and glare to the maximum extent practicable. In its decision to
approve the project, the City has considered the project benefits to outweigh the environmental
impacts.
Statement of Facts and Findings 33 June 2015
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Parking Structure and School Expansion Project
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Environmental Impact Report
4.0 MITIGATION MONITORING
AND REPORTING PROGRAM
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires that when a public agency completes an
environmental document which includes measures to mitigate or avoid significant environmental
effects, the public agency must adopt a reporting or monitoring program. This requirement ensures
that environmental impacts found to be significant will be mitigated. The reporting or monitoring
program must be designed to ensure compliance during project implementation (Public Resources
Code Section 21081.6).
In compliance with Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, Table 1, Mitigation Monitoring and
Rebortinn Checklist, has been prepared for the Mater Del High School Parking Structure and School
Expansion Project (the proposed project). This Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Checklist is
intended to provide verification that all applicable mitigation measures relative to significant
environmental impacts are monitored and reported. Monitoring will include: 1) verification that
each mitigation measure has been implemented; 2) recordation of the actions taken to implement
each mitigation; and 3) retention of records in the City of Santa Ana Mater Del High School Parking
Structure and School Expansion Project file.
This Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) delineates responsibilities for
monitoring the project, but also allows the City flexibility and discretion in determining how best to
monitor implementation. Monitoring procedures will vary according to the type of mitigation
measure. Adequate monitoring consists of demonstrating that monitoring procedures took place
and that mitigation treasures were implemented. This includes the review of all monitoring reports,
enforcement actions, and document disposition, unless otherwise noted in the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Checklist (Table 1). If an adopted mitigation measure is not being
properly implemented, the designated monitoring personnel shall require corrective actions to
ensure adequate implementation.
Reporting consists of establishing a record that a mitigation measure is being implemented, and
generally involves the following steps:
• The City distributes reporting forms to the appropriate entities for verification of
compliance.
• Departments /agencies with reporting responsibilities will review the Initial Study, Draft
FIR, and Final FIR, which provide general background information on the reasons for
including specified mitigation measures.
• Problems or exceptions to compliance will be addressed to the City as appropriate.
• Periodic meetings may be held during project implementation to report on compliance of
mitigation measures.
Final • July 2015 4 -1 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Mater Dei High School
(9) Par•dng Structure and School Expansion Project
Environmental Impact Report
• Responsible parties provide the City with verification that monitoring has been conducted
and ensure, as applicable, that mitigation measures have been implemented. Monitoring
compliance may be documented through existing review and approval programs such as
field inspection reports and plan review.
• The City prepares a reporting form periodically during the construction phase and an annual
report summarizing all project mitigation monitoring efforts.
• Appropriate mitigation measures will be included in construction documents and /or
conditions of permits /approvals.
The following subsections of the Draft EIR contain a detailed environmental analysis of the existing
conditions, project impacts (including direct and indirect, short -term, long -term, and cumulative
impacts), recommended mitigation measures, and unavoidable significant impacts, if any.
Minor changes to the MMRP, if required, would be made in accordance with CEQA and would be
permitted after further review and approval by the City. No change will be permitted unless the
MMRP continues to satisfy the requirements of Public Resources Code Section 21081.6.
Final • July 2015 4 -2 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
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