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NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE ANAHEIM REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION INTERMODAL CENTER Subject: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (DEIR) FOR THE ANAHEIM REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION INTERMODAL CENTER (ARTIC) IS AVAILABLE FOR A 45-DAY PUBLIC REVIEW FROM JULY 19, 2010 TO SEPTEMBER 3, 2010; AND, NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AT THE ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 200 SOUTH ANAHEIM BOULEVARD, ANAHEIM, ON AUGUST 30, 2010. AND THE CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AT THE ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 200 SOUTH ANAHEIM BOULEVARD, ANAHEIM, TBD. Project Location: The approximate 19-acre ARTIC site is located within an area of the City of Anaheim (City) referred to as the Platinum Triangle, which is located on the southeastern boundary of the City at the confluence of I-5 and SR-57. Project Description: The City, in partnership with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), is proposing to relocate the existing Anaheim Metrolink/Amtrak Station that is located south of Katella Avenue and adjacent to The Grove of Anaheim. The new location will be approximately one quarter (0.25) mile east along the existing OCTA railroad right-of- way (ROW). The OCTA railroad ROW is part of the Los Angeles to San Diego (LOSSAN) Corridor. Approximately 16 acres are owned by OCTA and the City. There are anticipated improvements to approximately 2 acres of OCTA and City ROW and less than an acre of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) ROW between the Santa Ana River and Katella Avenue. The total project area is approximately 19 acres including the roads and ROW. The 405 parking spaces at the existing Anaheim Metrolink/Amtrak Station are not a part of the project construction site as no improvements are anticipated but will continue to be utilized as parking for the project. ARTIC includes the development of an Intermodal Terminal, Public Plaza/Drop Off Area, the Stadium Pavilion, the Tracks/Platforms, Douglass Road Improvements, Katella Avenue improvements, and Surface Parking/Access. In addition to the surface access points, improvements envisioned for ARTIC include a pedestrian bridge to be constructed over Katella Avenue ---PAGE BREAK--- connecting the project site and the Honda Center, and a trail easement, adjacent to the Santa Ana River Trail along the east side of ARTIC between the railroad ROW and Katella Avenue. The ARTIC Intermodal Terminal is envisioned to include space up to 310,000 square feet, Platforms up to 86,000 square feet, and a Stadium Pavilion up to 12,000 square feet. For the purpose of the DEIR these are the maximum sizes and the impacts are the “worst case”. The construction analysis is based on the worst case scenario of a 26-month construction period. The size and timing of construction will depend on available funding. Draft Environmental Impact Report: The full DEIR is available online from July 19th through September 3rd at www.anaheim.net or www.articinfo.com and at the following locations: Anaheim City Hall, Public Works 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard, 2nd Floor Anaheim, California 92805 Sunkist Public Library 901 S. Sunkist Avenue Anaheim, California 92806 Comments: If you have any comments regarding the DEIR, please send your written response to the City of Anaheim at the address below at the earliest possible date but not later than September 3, 2010 at 5:00 pm. Responses may also be submitted by fax to (714) 765- 5225 or by email to [EMAIL REDACTED] Jamie Lai, Transit Manager City of Anaheim, Department of Public Works 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard, Suite 276 Anaheim, CA 92805 Questions: Please contact Jamie Lai, Transit Manager, at (714) 765-5049 or [EMAIL REDACTED] Project Title: DEIR for the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) project Project Applicant: City of Anaheim, Department of Public Works