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Appendices The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR The Planning Center Appendix A: Notice of Preparation and Initial Study ---PAGE BREAK--- Appendices The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR The Planning Center This page intentionally left blank ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Anaheim Planning Department Notice of Preparation DATE: December 10, 2004 TO: Responsible Agencies FROM: City of Anaheim SUBJECT: Notice of Preparation of a Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report The City of Anaheim will be the Lead Agency and will prepare a subsequent environmental impact report for the project identified below. We need to know the views of your agency as to the scope and content of the environmental information which is germane to your agency’s statutory responsibilities in connection with the proposed project. Your agency will need to use the EIR prepared by our agency when considering your permit or other approval for the project. The project description, location, and the probable environmental effects are contained in the attached materials. A copy of the Initial Study is attached. Due to the time limits mandated by State law, please send your response at the earliest possible date but not later than Monday, January 10, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. Please send your response to the City of Anaheim at the address shown below. We will need the name for a contact person in your agency. Thank you for your prompt response. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Kim, Associate Planner, at (714) 765-5139, extension 5792. Project Title: The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR Project Applicant: City of Anaheim Send Responses to: Susan Kim, Associate Planner City of Anaheim 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard Anaheim, CA 92803 Telephone: (714) 765-5139 ext. 5792 Fax: (714) 765-5280 Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- Initial Study for THE PLATINUM TRIANGLE MASTER LAND USE PLAN AND ASSOCIATED ACTIONS City of Anaheim, California Lead Agency: City of Anaheim 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard Anaheim, California 92805 Prepared by: The Planning Center 1580 Metro Drive Costa Mesa, California 92626 (714) 966-9220 December 2004 ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Anaheim The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR i Notice of Preparation & Initial Study TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page PROJECT DESCRIPTION Introduction Project Location Project Purpose of the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (DSEIR) Project Anticipated Project Approvals CITY OF ANAHEIM ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM Environmental Factors Potentially Affected Evaluation of Environmental I. Aesthetics II. Agricultural III. Air Quality IV. Biological Resources V. Cultural Resources VI. Geology and VII. Hazards and Hazardous VIII. Hydrology and Water IX. Land Use and X. Mineral XI. XII. Population and XIII. Public Services XIV. XV. XVI. Utilities and Service XVII. Mandatory Findings of FISH AND GAME DETERMINATION REFERENCES ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Anaheim The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR ii Notice of Preparation & Initial Study LIST OF FIGURES Figure Page 1 Regional Location 2 Vicinity 3 Aerial Photograph 4 Adopted General Plan Designations 5 Adopted PTMU Overlay Zone Districts 6 Proposed PTMU Overlay Zone Districts 7 Adopted Urban Design ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Anaheim The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 1 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study PROJECT DESCRIPTION Introduction The City of Anaheim is the Lead Agency responsible for preparing a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (DSEIR) to analyze the impacts of the following actions associated with The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”): ƒ Implementation of the adopted Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan, the Platinum Triangle Mixed Use (PTMU) Overlay Zone, The Platinum Triangle Standardized Development Agreement and the Updated and Modified Mitigation Monitoring Program No. 106 for The Platinum Triangle (a copy of the approved documents is available for review at the City of Anaheim Planning Department and provided on the City’s website, www.anaheim.net, go to the Planning Department and click on the link to The Platinum Triangle). Implementation is intended to include, but not be limited to, the approval of subdivision maps, grading permits, street improvement plans, final site plans, development agreements and other related actions for properties located within The Platinum Triangle. ƒ General Plan Amendment No. 2004-00420 - Amend the City of Anaheim General Plan Land Use Element to redesignate a 3.21-acre property located at 2400 E. Orangewood Avenue (“Fire Training Site”) from the Office-High to the Mixed-Use land use designation. The General Plan is also proposed to be amended to provide for an additional 325 dwelling units and up to 210,100 square feet of additional commercial square footage in The Platinum Triangle Mixed-Use land use designation. ƒ Zoning Reclassification No. 2004-00134 - Reclassify the Fire Training Site from the PR (Public Recreational) Zone to the PR (PTMU) (Public Recreation - Platinum Triangle Mixed Use Overlay) Zone. ƒ Zoning Code Amendment No. 2004-00036 and an amendment to The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan (Miscellaneous Case No. 2004-00089) - Amend the PTMU Overlay Zone and the Master Land Use Plan to adjust the boundaries of the mixed-use districts to include the Fire Training Site in the PTMU Overlay Zone Gateway District and add 325 units to said district (321 of said units would be designated for the Fire Training Site). The amendment to the Overlay Zone and the Master Land Use Plan would also include modifying the PTMU Overlay Zone commercial density to add 210,100 square feet of additional commercial square footage. Of this square footage, 190,000 square feet would be designated for future required ground floor commercial uses on Market Street and Gene Autry Way in the Katella and Gene Autry Districts and 20,000 square feet for other commercial uses in the Katella District. In conjunction with these amendments, additional technical refinements and clarifications are also proposed to the Master Land Use Plan and Overlay Zone, including, but not limited to refinements to street cross-sections and density descriptions to reflect the above-noted changes and other City Code requirements. This Initial Study presents information on the Project and an evaluation of the probable environmental effects anticipated by the Project. Together with the Notice of Preparation (NOP) and the Environmental Checklist Form, the Initial Study will be distributed to all responsible agencies as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A notice will also be sent to all property owners and interested parties indicating that these documents are available for a 30 day public review at the Planning Department in the Anaheim City Civic Center located at 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard in the City of Anaheim or on the City’s website (www.anaheim.net, go to the Planning Department and click on the link to The Platinum Triangle). ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Anaheim The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 2 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study Project Location The Platinum Triangle (herein after also referred to as the “Project Area”) is located at the confluence of the Interstate 5 (I-5) and the State Route 57 (SR-57) Freeways, in the City of Anaheim in Orange County, California. As shown in Figure 1, Regional Location, the project area is located within the south central portion of the City of Anaheim. As shown in Figure 2, Vicinity Map, the approximate 820-acre Platinum Triangle is located generally east of I-5, west of the Santa Ana River channel and SR-57, south of the Southern California Edison easement, and north of the Anaheim City limit. The Platinum Triangle encompasses the Angel Stadium of Anaheim, the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, the Grove of Anaheim, and the surrounding light industrial buildings, several industrial parks, distribution facilities, offices, hotels, restaurants, and supporting retail uses. An aerial photograph of the project area is shown in Figure 3, Aerial Photograph. Project Background Within the past few years, the City Council has approved several actions relating to the area encompassed by The Platinum Triangle as described below. On May 30, 1996, the Anaheim Planning Commission certified Final Environmental Impact Report No. 320 and adopted Area Development Plan No. 120 for the portion of the Stadium property associated with the Sportstown Development. Area Development Plan No. 120 entitled a total of 119,543 seats for new and/or renovated stadiums, 750,000 square feet of urban entertainment/retail uses, a 500 room hotel (550,000 square feet), a 150,000 square-foot exhibition center, 250,000 square feet of office development and 15,570 on-site parking spaces. The Grove of Anaheim, the renovated Angel Stadium of Anaheim, and the Stadium Gateway Office Building were developed/renovated under this plan. On March 2, 1999, the Anaheim City Council adopted the Anaheim Stadium Area Master Land Use Plan. The boundaries for this Master Land Use Plan were generally the same as those for The Platinum Triangle, with the exception that this Master Land Use Plan included 15 acres adjacent to the I-5 Freeway which are not a part of the current Platinum Triangle boundaries. As part of the approval process for the Anaheim Stadium Area Master Land Use Plan, the City Council also certified Final EIR No. 321 (State Clearinghouse Number 9611041) and adopted Mitigation Monitoring Program No. 106. Development within the Anaheim Stadium Area was implemented through the Sports Entertainment (SE) Overlay Zone which permitted current uses to continue or expand within the provisions of the existing zoning, while providing those who may want to develop sports, entertainment, retail and office uses with standards appropriate to those uses, including increased land use intensity. Implementation of this Overlay Zone was projected to result in a net loss of 491,303 square feet of industrial space and increases of 1,871,285 square feet of new office space, 452,026 square feet of new retail space, and 991,603 square feet of new hotel space. Projects that were developed under the SE Overlay Zone included the Ayers Hotel, the Arena Corporate Center and the Westwood School of Technology. On May 25, 2004, the Anaheim City Council approved a comprehensive citywide General Plan and Zoning Code Update, which included a new vision for The Platinum Triangle. The General Plan Update changed the General Plan designations within the Project Area from Commercial Recreation and Business Office/Mixed Use/Industrial to Mixed-Use, Office High, Office Low, Industrial, Open Space and Institutional to provide opportunities for existing uses to transition to mixed-use, residential, office and commercial uses (see Figure 4, Adopted General Plan Designations). The General Plan Update also established the overall maximum development ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Anaheim The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 3 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study intensity for The Platinum Triangle to be up to 9,175 dwelling units, 5,000,000 square feet of office space, 2,044,300 square feet of commercial uses, industrial development at a maximum floor area ratio of 0.50 and institutional development at a maximum floor area ratio of 3.0. In addition, the square footage/seats allocated to the existing Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim and all of the development intensity entitled by Area Development Plan No. 120 were also incorporated into The Platinum Triangle Mixed-Use land use designation. Final EIR No. 330 (State Clearinghouse Number [PHONE REDACTED]), which was prepared for the General Plan and Zoning Code Update and associated actions, analyzed the above development intensities on a citywide impact level and provided mitigation monitoring programs including an Updated and Modified Mitigation Monitoring Plan No. 106 for The Platinum Triangle. In order to provide the implementation tools necessary to realize the City’s new vision for The Platinum Triangle, on August 17, 2004, the City Council replaced the Anaheim Stadium Area Master Land Use Plan with The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan, replaced the SE Overlay Zone with the Platinum Triangle Mixed Use (PTMU) Overlay Zone, approved the form of the Standard Platinum Triangle Development Agreement (property owners desiring to develop under the PTMU Overlay Zone provisions are required to enter into a standardized Development Agreement with the City of Anaheim) and approved associated zoning reclassifications. Ordinances associated with the PTMU Overlay Zone and the approved zoning reclassifications became effective September 23, 2004. Previously-certified FEIR No. 330 (the EIR for the General Plan and Zoning Code Update) was utilized as the environmental documentation for these actions as said EIR contemplated the above-noted activities to carry out the goals and policies of the updated General Plan. It was determined, however, that future individual development projects and infrastructure improvements which are proposed to implement The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan and the associated zoning designations within the project area will require further environmental review and analysis of potential site specific environmental impacts in conjunction with the processing of discretionary applications. Since the approval of The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan and related actions, one discretionary action has been approved. On November 16, 2004, the City Council approved a Mitigated Negative Declaration in conjunction with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit and a Development Agreement to provide for the development of the Stadium Lofts – Anaheim project including 390 apartment units, 2,820 square feet of commercial uses and 7,839 square feet of restaurant uses. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Anaheim The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 4 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study This page has been left intentionally blank. ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Notice of Preparation & Initial Study Figure 1 Regional Location ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Anaheim The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 6 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study This page has been left intentionally blank. ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Notice of Preparation & Initial Study Figure 2 Vicinity Map ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Anaheim The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 8 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study This page has been left intentionally blank. ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Notice of Preparation & Initial Study Figure 3 Aerial Photograph SCE Easement SR-57 Cerritos Ave. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Anaheim The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 10 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study This page has been left intentionally blank. ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan P:\COA-23\NOP\Graphic\Fig 04 GP Design.doc Notice of Preparation & Initial Study Figure 4 Adopted General Plan Designations ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Anaheim The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 12 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study This page has been left intentionally blank. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Anaheim The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 13 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study Purpose of the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (DSEIR) The subject DSEIR is intended to provide the additional environmental documentation for the project actions including the proposed amendments to the General Plan, The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan and the PTMU Overlay Zone (as described in the Introduction to this Initial Study and in the Project Description). While the previously adopted EIR No. 330 (for the General Plan and Zoning Code Update) analyzed the establishment of The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan and associated actions, additional environmental review was deemed necessary to analyze future development and infrastructure improvements pursuant to The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan and the associated zoning designations within the project area. Therefore, this DSEIR is intended to serve as the primary environmental document for subsequent actions within the Project Area, including all local discretionary approvals requested to implement The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan. Future developments that require additional discretionary review conditional use permit, building permit, variance, development agreement, etc.) will utilize this document for CEQA purposes to the extent possible, consistent with Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines. As discussed in the Project Background section of this Initial Study, the boundaries for The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan follow those of the Anaheim Stadium Area Master Land Use Plan, with the exception that the Anaheim Stadium Area Master Land Use Plan included 15 acres adjacent to the I-5 Freeway which are not a part of the current Platinum Triangle boundaries. Therefore, preparation of the subject DSEIR would utilize the certified EIR No. 321 (for the Anaheim Stadium Master Land Use Plan) in its analysis, and update and modify the adopted Mitigation Monitoring Program No. 106 to include more project specific measures. This document analyzes the environmental effects of the Master Land Use Plan and associated actions to the degree of specificity required by Section 15146 of the State CEQA Guidelines. This DSEIR would be the primary reference document in the formation and implementation of a mitigation reporting and monitoring program for The Platinum Triangle; therefore, the previously adopted Mitigation Monitoring Program No. 106 would be updated and modified based on the findings contained therein. Project Description Pursuant to Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, the City of Anaheim proposes preparation of a DSEIR to address the environmental impacts of the following actions associated with The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan including the following: ƒ Implementation of the adopted Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan, the Platinum Triangle Mixed Use (PTMU) Overlay Zone, The Platinum Triangle Standardized Development Agreement and the Updated and Modified Mitigation Monitoring Program No. 106 for The Platinum Triangle. Implementation is intended to include, but not be limited to, the approval of subdivision maps, grading permits, street improvement plans, final site plans, development agreements and other related actions for properties located within The Platinum Triangle. An overview of the Master Land Use Plan is provided later in this section. ƒ General Plan Amendment No. 2004-00420 - Amend the City of Anaheim General Plan Land Use Element to redesignate a 3.21-acre property located at 2400 E. Orangewood Avenue (“Fire Training Site”) from the Office-High to the Mixed-Use land use designation as depicted in Figures 5, Adopted PTMU Overlay Zone Districts, and 6, Proposed PTMU Overlay Zone Districts. The General Plan is also proposed to be amended to provide for an additional 325 dwelling units and up to 210,100 square feet of additional commercial square footage in The Platinum Triangle Mixed-Use land use designation. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Anaheim The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 14 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study This amendment would increase the maximum overall residential density from 9,175 to 9,500 dwelling units and the maximum overall commercial density from 2,044,300 to 2,254,400 square feet. ƒ Zoning Reclassification No. 2004-00134 - Reclassify the Fire Training Site from the PR (Public Recreational) Zone to the PR (PTMU) (Public Recreation - Platinum Triangle Mixed Use Overlay) Zone and rescind Resolution No. 2004-180 (a resolution of intent to the O-H (High Intensity Office) Zone. ƒ Zoning Code Amendment No. 2004-00036 and an amendment to The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan (Miscellaneous Case No. 2004-00089) - Amend the PTMU Overlay Zone and the Master Land Use Plan to adjust the boundaries of the mixed-use districts to include the Fire Training Site in the PTMU Overlay Zone Gateway District and add 325 units to said district (321 of said units would be designated for the Fire Training Site). The amendment to the Overlay Zone and the Master Land Use Plan would also include modifying the PTMU Overlay Zone commercial density to add 210,100 square feet of additional commercial square footage. Of this square footage, 190,000 square feet would be designated for future required ground floor commercial uses on Market Street and Gene Autry Way in the Katella and Gene Autry Districts and 20,000 square feet for other commercial uses in the Katella District. In conjunction with these amendments, additional technical refinements and clarifications are also proposed to the Master Land Use Plan and Overlay Zone, including, but not limited to refinements to street cross-sections and density descriptions to reflect the above-noted changes and other City Code requirements. The revised PTMU Overlay District boundaries are identified in Figure 6, Proposed Mixed- Use Districts. The following table indicates the amended development intensities for the PTMU Overlay Districts: DEVELOPMENT INTENSITIES* District Housing Units Office Square Feet Commercial Square Feet Stadium 1,750 1,760,000 1,300,000 Arena 425 100,000 100,000 Katella 4,250 775,000 630,300 Gene Autry 1,000 100,000 174,100 Gateway 2,075 530,000 50,000 Total 9,500 3,265,000 2,254,400 * Includes intensities associated with Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim and the Stadium uses per Area Development Plan No. 120 (Sportstown), which also provided for a total of 119,543 seats for new and/or renovated stadiums and a 150,000 square foot exhibition center. Overview of The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan serves as the blueprint for future development and street improvements within The Platinum Triangle setting forth planning principals, development intensities, conceptual street and park locations, potential new signalized intersection locations and streetscape designs including landscaping, lighting fixtures and street furniture bus shelters). The Plan also identifies the existing Amtrak/Metrolink Station and conceptual Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) location. ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Notice of Preparation & Initial Study Figure 5 Adopted PTMU Overlay Zone Districts ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Anaheim The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 16 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study This page has been intentionally left blank. ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Notice of Preparation & Initial Study Figure 6 Proposed PTMU Overlay Zone Districts ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Anaheim The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 18 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study This page has been intentionally left blank. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Anaheim The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 19 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study Types of Land Uses The Master Land Use Plan describes the development intensities permitted by the General Plan for The Platinum Triangle. It also provides an exhibit showing the boundaries and density permitted for each of the five Districts that have been established to implement the Mixed Use General Plan designation including the Stadium, Arena, Katella, Gene Autry and Gateway Districts as depicted in Figure 5, Adopted PTMU Overlay Zone Districts. The boundaries for these districts were based upon infrastructure analysis completed in connection with the preparation of EIR No. 330. The following descriptions indicate the types of land uses that are under the purview of The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan. Mixed Use - The Mixed Use General Plan designation is implemented through the PTMU Overlay Zone. The PTMU Overlay Zone is in addition to the property’s existing zoning designation. Property owners may either develop or continue operating under the existing zoning designation or, if they choose, they can take advantage of the opportunities to develop their property under the requirements of the PTMU Overlay Zone. Office-High and Office-Low - The Office-High and Office-Low General Plan designations are implemented through the O-H (High Intensity Office) and O-L (Low Intensity Office) Zones and provide new workplace opportunities within easy access to a variety of housing, retail, entertainment and sports facilities within the mixed-use areas. The maximum amount of allowable office square footage for these designations is 1,735,000 square feet. Industrial - The Industrial General Plan designation is implemented by the I (Industrial) Zone. These uses may have an FAR ranging from 0.35 to 0.50 and will continue to provide needed jobs for the area. Open Space - The Open Space designation is implemented through the OS (Open Space Zone) and includes those areas intended to remain in natural open space including utility easements that will provide recreational and trail access to Anaheim’s residents. Institutional - The Institutional designation is implemented through the SP (Semi-Public) Zone and covers a wide variety of public and quasi-public land uses and is applied to existing public facilities. Institutional uses may have a FAR of up to 3.0. Key Elements Key elements of the Master Land Use Plan are described below. Circulation - The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan identifies the location of several carefully located Connector Streets to achieve better traffic distribution, alternative trip routing and smaller sized blocks. This system will allow access to the interior of existing large parcels so that a mix of moderately scaled residential and office blocks can be developed. The conceptual location of these Connector Streets is shown in Figure 7, Adopted Urban Design Plan. In addition to the network of Connector Streets, a new shopping street called “Market Street” will link the future neighborhoods together. Market Street is conceptually located between Katella Avenue and Gene Autry Way, west of State College Boulevard. Market Street is intended to serve as a gathering place for local residents as well as draw shoppers and diners from nearby employment areas. Dedication and improvement of these streets will be required pursuant to The Platinum Triangle Standardized Development Agreement, an agreement entered into between the property owner and the City of Anaheim. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Anaheim The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 20 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study Street Design – Cross-sections setting forth the public right-of-way design for each of the streets within The Platinum Triangle are included in the Master Land Use Plan. A landscape theme is set forth for each type of street dependent upon the location and character of the street palm trees for distinctive skyline effects with canopy trees to provide shade for pedestrians). The design of the Connector Streets includes two travel lanes with optional parallel parking. Market Street also includes two travel lanes and required parallel parking on the east side of the street and diagonal parking on the west side of the street. Parking provided along Market Street and the Connector Streets may be factored into the parking requirements for adjacent developments. Parks – In order to provide for open public space to offset building height and coverage and to provide opportunities for informal leisure activities, The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan provides for mini-parks to be developed on properties over 8 acres in size. For these properties, 44 square feet per dwelling unit would be required to be dedicated and improved in connection with development under the PTMU Overlay (this area would be in addition to recreational leisure area otherwise required by the Code). The location of these mini parks is conceptually shown on the Urban Design Plan. Also shown on the Urban Design Plan is a conceptual location for a neighborhood park in the southwestern area of The Platinum Triangle. This park would be acquired and developed with park-in-lieu fees, which are required for all residential development in the PTMU Overlay Zone. In instances where a mini-park is required, the dedication value of the park land is credited against required park fees. Landmark Architecture – The Plan identifies key corners in The Platinum Triangle (on State College Boulevard at the Katella Avenue, Gene Autry Way and Orangewood Avenue intersections and the Katella Avenue/Douglass Road intersections) where landmark architecture will be required on buildings to let visitors know that they have arrived at a major destination. Required Ground Floor Commercial Uses - Ground floor commercial uses are required along Market Street and along Gene Autry Way, between Market Street and State College Boulevard. This includes approximately 4,400 linear feet of street frontage at a minimum depth of 30 feet. The PTMU Overlay Zone includes a list of both retail and non-retail uses, such as service commercial, offices, community facilities, fitness centers, leasing offices, or child-care providers which could be developed along Market Street. In connection with the project actions, 190,100 square feet of commercial square footage would be designated for these ground floor commercial uses. Project Processing Development that occurs within The Platinum Triangle would be implemented through the processing of subdivision maps and the submittal of plans for building permits unless a conditional use permit or a variance is required pursuant to the underlying zone. Development in the PTMU Overlay Zone also requires the approval of a Final Site Plan and a Development Agreement. Anticipated Project Approvals Other agencies whose approval may be required include, but are not limited to: Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems Permit; South Coast Air Quality Management District; Southern California Association of Governments; and Orange County Sanitation District. ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Notice of Preparation & Initial Study Figure 7 Adopted Urban Design Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Anaheim The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 22 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study This page has been intentionally left blank. ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 23 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study CITY OF ANAHEIM ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM (To be completed by applicant) Dear Applicant: The City of Anaheim as Lead Agency is required to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). CEQA requires the City to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of your development project. In order to assist us in completing this required environmental review, please provide us with the following information: 1. Project Address or Location: The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan area consists of approximately 820 acres located at the confluence of the Interstate 5 (I-5) and the State Route 57 (SR-57) Freeways, in the City of Anaheim, Orange County, California. The Cities of Orange and Garden Grove are located east and southwest of The Platinum Triangle. The Platinum Triangle is located generally east of I-5, west of the Santa Ana River channel and SR-57, south of the Southern California Edison Corridor and north of the Anaheim City limit. 2. Project Description: See the previous Project Description section of this document. 3. Assessor’s Parcel Number: Various. 4. Name of Property Owner: Various. Address: 5. Name of Authorized Agent: City of Anaheim (Planning Department) Address: 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 90805 6. Describe the project site as it exists before the project, including if the site is on filled land or on a slope of ten percent or more, and provide information on its topography, soil stability, plants and animals, and any cultural, historic or scenic aspects. Provide pictures of the site and describe any existing structures on the site, and their current use. The Platinum Triangle, hereinafter referred to as the “project area” encompasses approximately 820 acres, including the Angel Stadium of Anaheim, the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, the Grove of Anaheim, surrounding light industrial buildings, several industrial parks, distribution facilities, offices, hotels, restaurants, and supporting retail uses (see Figure 3, Aerial Photograph). 7. Other public agencies whose approval is required for permits, financing, participation agreement). Other agencies whose approval may be required include, but are not limited to the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems Permit, South Coast Air Quality Management District, Southern California Association of Governments and Orange County Sanitation District. ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 24 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study 8. Site size: Approximately 820 acres or square feet (if less than an acre). 9. Demolition proposed: No ; Yes N/a* square feet *The Master Land Use Plan is applicable to an area that is currently developed with a mix of industrial, commercial, office and sports-entertainment related uses. New development would most likely occur on sites that are currently developed and demolition of existing uses would most likely be involved. The maximum allowable intensities for The Platinum Triangle include both existing and new development. 10. Square feet of new construction: Overall, the existing Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan allows for the development of up to 9,175 new dwelling units; 5,000,000 square feet of office space; over 2,000,000 square feet of commercial uses, industrial development at a maximum floor area ratio of 0.50, institutional development at a maximum floor area ratio of 3.0 and an additional 79,493 stadium seats. The General Plan Amendment and associated actions related to the Fire Training Site and additional commercial density would increase the number of new dwelling units to 9,500 dwelling units and the total amount of commercial density to 2,254,400 square feet. The maximum commercial, office and industrial density includes existing and new square footage. The maximum residential density includes up to 9,500 new dwelling units. Since the City Council’s adoption of the Master Land Use Plan on August 17, 2004, one 390-unit apartment complex with 11,642 square feet of commercial uses has been approved and five other projects have been filed for preliminary plan review totaling approximately 1,885 units and 15,000 square feet of commercial uses. 11. Type, number, stories and height of new buildings or structures: A variety of commercial, office, residential and industrial uses could be constructed in this area. See Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code and The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan for permitted zoning and development standards and other development requirements. 12. Number of on-site parking spaces provided: On-site parking would be provided in accordance with the City of Anaheim Municipal Code. 13. Tentative development schedule: Plan is intended to encompass a 20-year time horizon. Start Date: Completion Date: Phasing: 14. Airport Land Use Plan – Is the project area located within an airport land use plan a project may be located within an airport land use plan if it is located within 20,000 feet from the Los Alamitos Armed Forces Reserve Center runway, or within 10,000 feet from Fullerton Municipal Airport runway) or within the vicinity of a heliport or helistop facility? Three heliport/helistops exist in the vicinity of The Platinum Triangle: the Fire Training Site, the UCI Medical Center and the parking lot at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, which is used by the Anaheim Police Department. Complete Sections 15 and 16 for proposed Residential projects only: 15. Single or Multi- Number of Units Sq. Ft. of Units No. of Bedrooms Family Units? Multi-family Up to 9,500 units ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 25 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study 16. Will the proposed residential housing development meet any of the following Article 34 restrictions (low income housing development): Yes No A. Apply for property tax abatement ; B. Apply for long-term governmental financing ; C. Provide in excess of 40% of the housing units as low income housing with rent control and occupancy restrictions. ; Complete Section 17 for proposed Commercial projects only: 17. A. Type of Commercial or Office: Up to 5,000,000 square feet of office space; over 2,000,000 square feet of commercial uses (includes existing and new development) B. Is the project oriented: Regionally, City or Neighborhood C. Anticipated hours of operation: D. Estimated employees per shift and number of shifts: E. Location of loading facilities and anticipated hours of loading/delivery operations: 18. If use is not Residential, Commercial or Office, indicate type of use below: Manufacturing/Warehousing Institutional See locations of these uses on Figure 4. A. Indicate major function: B. Anticipated hours of operation: C. Estimated employees per shift and number of shifts: D. Type, location and square footage of loading facilities: Complete Sections 19, 20, and 21 to determine whether a Water Assessment Study and Preliminary Grading/Drainage Plans and/or Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan needs to be submitted as part of the Initial Study. 19. Existing and proposed square feet of all on-site impervious surfaces, including all paved areas paved parking lots and walkways areas, building footprint): Existing Sq. Ft.: Proposed Sq. Ft: N/a – a drainage study will be prepared as part of the DSEIR. 20. Water Assessment – Does the Project include a proposed new development or addition that meets any of the following criteria for a “Large Scale Development” (as defined by Public Resources Code Section 21151.9): The overall permitted density for The Platinum Triangle would permit the following potential uses: Yes No A Residential development of more than 500 dwelling units? 9 B Proposed shopping center or business establishment employing more than 1,000 persons or having more than 500,000 square feet of floor space? 9 C Office building employing more than 1,000 persons or having more than 250,000 square feet of floor space? 9 D Hotel or motel having more than 500 rooms? 9 E Industrial manufacturing or processing plant occupying more than 40 acres or having more than 650,000 square feet of floor area? 9 ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 26 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study Yes No F Mixed use project that includes one or more of the above-listed projects in items A through E? 9 If yes was checked in any of the above boxes, the project may qualify as a “Large Scale Development” and you may need to submit a water assessment study which identifies existing water supply entitlements, water rights, and water service contracts relevant to the water supply for the project (please contact the City of Anaheim Public Utilities Department, Water Engineering Division, at 714/765-5196). A water assessment study will be prepared and will be included in the DSEIR. ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 27 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study 21. Water Quality Management Plan – Does the project include a proposed new development or addition that meets any of the following criteria? The overall permitted density for The Platinum Triangle would permit the following: ; New Development - means land disturbing activities; structural development, including construction or installation of a building or structure, or the creation of impervious surfaces on a vacant parcel; and land subdivision. ; Significant Redevelopment - means development that would create or add at least 5,000 square feet of impervious surfaces on an already developed site. Examples of Significant Redevelopment include, but are not limited to: • The expansion of a building footprint; addition to or replacement of a structure; • Replacement of an impervious surface that is not part of a routine maintenance activity; and • Land disturbing activities related with structural or impervious surfaces. Replacement of impervious surfaces includes any activity that is not part of a routine maintenance activity where impervious material(s) are removed, exposing underlying soil during construction. Significant redevelopment does not include trenching and resurfacing associated with utility work; resurfacing and reconfiguring surface parking lots; new sidewalk construction, pedestrian ramps, or bike lane on existing roads; and replacement of damaged pavement. If “yes” was checked in any of the above boxes, preliminary grading/drainage plans and preliminary Water Quality Management Plans need to be submitted as part of this Initial Study (please contact the City of Anaheim Public Works Department, Development Services Division, at 714/765-4431). A Water Quality Management Plan will be prepared for individual projects. Please note that upon review of the submitted information, City staff may request additional supporting documentation to assist in the environmental analysis of your project to ensure compliance with CEQA. 22. Name of Preparer: The Planning Center Relationship: Consultant Address: 1580 Metro Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone No.: (714) 966-9220 Preparer’s signature: Date: ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 28 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study This page has been left intentionally blank. ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 29 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study City of Anaheim Environmental Checklist Form CASE NO.: The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan SITE ADDRESS: The Platinum Triangle ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a “Potentially Significant Impact” as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. ; Aesthetic/Visual † Agricultural Resources ; Air Quality Biological Resources Cultural Resources ; Geology/Soils ; Hazards & Hazardous Materials ; Hydrology/Water Quality ; Land Use/Planning Mineral Resources ; Noise ; Population/Housing ; Public Services ; Recreation ; Transportation/Traffic ; Utilities/Service Systems ; Mandatory Findings of Significance DETERMINATION: (To be completed by the City) On the basis of this initial evaluation: † I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a Negative Declaration will be prepared. † I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. † I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. ; I find that the proposed project MAY have a “potentially significant impact” or “potentially significant unless mitigated impact” on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. † I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. ___Dec. 9, 2004_ Signature of City of Anaheim Representative Date __Linda Johnson, Principal Planner_______ Printed Name/Title ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 30 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study The County of Orange requires that the City notify the County of certain zoning actions. The following checklist will determine the need for notification. The County will be notified of any “yes” responses to questions 1 through 4: 1. Does this zoning action involve adoption or amendment to either the Anaheim General Plan, a Specific Plan, or a Reclassification? Yes 9 No IF YES, COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING: 2. Does this zoning action involve land located east of the alignment of Weir Canyon Road? Yes No 9 3. Does this zoning action involve a residential project over 99 acres or 99 units in size? Yes 9 No 4. Does this zoning action involve a non-residential project over 29 acres or a non-residential project with more than 99 employees? Yes 9 No EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1) All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including offsite as well as onsite, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. 2) A list of “Supporting Information Sources” must be attached and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the Narrative Summary for each section. 3) Response Column Heading Definitions: a) Potentially Significant Impact is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one or more “Potentially Significant Impact” entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. b) Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from “Potentially Significant Impact” to a “Less Than Significant Impact”. The mitigation measures must be described, along with a brief explanation of how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level. c) Less Than Significant Impact applies where the project creates no significant impacts, only Less Than Significant impacts. d) No Impact applies where a project does not create an impact in that category. A “No Impact” answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one proposed the project falls outside of a fault rupture zone). A “No Impact” answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis). ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 31 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study 4) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to a tiering, program EIR, Master EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration (Section 15062(c)(3)(D)). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following: a) Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are “Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated”, describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. 5) Incorporate into the checklist any references to information sources for potential impacts the General Plan, zoning ordinance). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. 6) The explanation of each issue should identify: a) the significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b) the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significant. ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 32 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study This page has been left intentionally blank. ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 33 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Potentially Significant Impact Less than Significant with Mitigation Less than Significant Impact No Impact I. AESTHETICS: Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? † † † „ b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a State scenic highway or local scenic expressway, scenic highway, or eligible scenic highway? † † † „ c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? „ † † † d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? „ † † † Narrative Summary: Questions A and B – No Impact. The project area is located at the confluence of the I-5 and SR-57 Freeways. Other than Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim and the Grove of Anaheim, the project area is primarily developed with light industrial uses with some retail uses. The project area does not contain any natural or undisturbed areas that provide undisturbed or unique vistas, and/or that are officially recognized by a local, state, or federal agency. The Circulation Element of the Anaheim General Plan states that the State of California has designated the Riverside (SR-91) Freeway, between SR-55 and Weir Canyon, as a Scenic Highway. The project area is not visible from this segment of the SR-91. As such, no impacts to a scenic vista or to the designated scenic highway would result from project implementation and no further analysis of these issues in the DSEIR are warranted. Questions C through D – Potentially Significant Impact. The project area is developed with urban uses including the Angel Stadium of Anaheim, the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, the Grove of Anaheim, Amtrak/Metrolink facilities, and a mix of office, light industrial and service uses. The high density and multi-story uses allowed in the PTMU Overlay Zone and OH Zone project area potentially could significantly alter the visual appearance within the project area. The DSEIR would conduct a shade/shadow analysis to define the portions of the area that could be impacted by adjacent land uses. The project would introduce new light sources to the project area. Although it is anticipated that light and glare impacts would be mitigated to a level considered less than significant through implementation of standard directional lighting for night lighting, this issue will be further analyzed in the DSEIR. II. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES: In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Mode (1997) prepared by the California Department of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? † † † „ b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? † † † „ c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? † † † „ Narrative Summary: Questions A through C – No Impact. Based on the 2002 California Important Farmland Map, there are no areas designated as Prime Farmland, Farmland of Statewide Importance, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Local Importance within the project area. No current agricultural operations exist in the project area. No impacts to agricultural resources would result from project implementation. Therefore, no further analysis of this issue in the DSEIR is warranted. ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 34 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Potentially Significant Impact Less than Significant with Mitigation Less than Significant Impact No Impact III. AIR QUALITY: Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management district or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? „ † † † b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? „ † † † c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is in non-attainment under an applicable Federal or State ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? „ † † † d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? „ † † † e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? „ † † † Narrative Summary: Questions A through E – Potentially Significant Impact. The project will generate short-term construction-related and long- term air emissions that have the potential to affect local and regional air quality. An air quality analysis will be prepared for the DSEIR to determine the project’s potential air quality impacts. Impacts and appropriate mitigation measures will be discussed in the DSEIR. IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES: Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? † † † „ b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? † † † „ c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? † † † „ d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? † † † „ e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as tree preservation policy or ordinance? † † † „ f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or State habitat conservation plan? † † † „ ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 35 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Potentially Significant Impact Less than Significant with Mitigation Less than Significant Impact No Impact Narrative Summary: Questions A through D – No Impact. The project area is developed with urban uses and is nearly built-out with no natural resources on-site. Based on the City of Anaheim General Plan Green Element, no locally designated species or natural communities, wetland habitats, or wildlife corridors are known to exist within The Platinum Triangle. The project area is not part of the Natural Communities Conservation Plan (NCCP) and would not impact any resources within the NCCP area. Therefore, no further analysis of this issue in the DSEIR is warranted. Question E – No Impact. The Project Area is not located in an area where trees are subject to a preservation ordinance. Various ornamental trees are located throughout the project area. Although trees may be removed as a result of project implementation, no impacts are anticipated. Question F – No Impact. The project area is not part of any adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or State habitat conservation plan. No further analysis in the DSEIR is warranted. V. CULTURAL RESOURCES: Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in §15064.5 of the CEQA Guidelines and/or identified on the Qualified Historic Structures list of the Anaheim Colony Historic District Preservation Plan (July 20, 1999)? † † † „ b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to §15064.5 of the CEQA Guidelines? † † „ † c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geological feature? † † „ † d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? † † „ † Narrative Summary: Question A – No Impact. According to the Anaheim Stadium Area Master Land Use Plan Final EIR, the project area does not contain any historical resource as defined in §15064.5 of the CEQA Guidelines. In addition, based on the City’s General Plan Land Use Element, the project area is not located within the Anaheim Colony Historic District. As such, none of the structures in the project area are identified on the Qualified Historic Structures list of the Anaheim Colony Historic District Preservation Plan (July 20, 1999) and no impacts would result from project implementation. Therefore, no further analysis of historic resources in the DSEIR is warranted. Questions B through D – Less than Significant Impact. Cultural resources impacts were adequately addressed in Final EIR No. 321 for the Anaheim Stadium Area Master Land Use Plan. Based on cultural resource investigations conducted for the Anaheim Stadium Area Master Land Use Plan in 1999, there are no known prehistoric/historic archaeological sites located within the project area. In addition, mitigation measures were established by Mitigation Monitoring Program No. 106 to mitigate impacts in the event that such resources are encountered due to the implementation of the Master Land Use Plan (these measures were incorporated into the Updated and Modified Mitigation Monitoring Program No. 106 which is available for review on the City’s website at www.anaheim.net). As a result, no cultural resources impacts are anticipated and no further assessment of this issue in the DSEIR is warranted. VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS: Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. † † † „ ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? „ † † † iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? „ † † † ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 36 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Potentially Significant Impact Less than Significant with Mitigation Less than Significant Impact No Impact iv) Landslides? † † † „ b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? „ † † † c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is 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? „ † † † d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined by Table 18-1- B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? „ † † † e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? † † † „ Narrative Summary: Question A – No Impact. There are no known earthquake faults, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map, in the project area. Therefore, no further assessment of this issue in the DSEIR is warranted. Questions A (ii – iii) – Potentially Significant Impact. The project would not experience ground rupture impacts since there are no known faults found on or through the project area. However, as with other developments in Southern California, development associated with the project will be exposed to impacts from earthquakes, including ground shaking. The maximum peak ground acceleration would be 0.4g, which would be experienced by a maximum credible magnitude earthquake of 7.5 on the Richter scale along the Whittier-Elsinore Fault. This maximum peak ground acceleration is similar to the acceleration that could be experienced throughout much of Southern California and is not unusually severe compared to general conditions in Southern California. According to the State of California Division of Mines and Geology’s Seismic Hazard Map (Anaheim Quadrangle), a substantial portion of the project area between Angel Stadium of Anaheim and the Santa Ana River has been identified as a zone of potential liquefaction. The DSEIR will address potential impacts to the project resulting from ground shaking and existing geotechnical conditions and will identify standard mitigation measures and engineering practices that would be required to be implemented to reduce potential impacts to a level considered less than significant. Question A (iv) – No Impact. The project area does not contain any major slopes on or in the immediate vicinity. Therefore, the possibility of seismically induced landslides in the project area is considered remote. No further analysis in the DSEIR is warranted. Question B through D – Potentially Significant Impact. The near-surface soils are generally medium-dense, fine, and fine-to-medium sand with occasional traces of gravel and infrequent seams of silt. The soils in the project area are considered to have a slight erosion potential. Development of the project will be located on relatively flat terrain that has no major geological constraints. While there is no possibility of landslide, a substantial portion of the project area between Angel Stadium of Anaheim and the Santa Ana River has been identified as a zone of potential liquefaction. The expansion potential for the on-site soils is unknown currently and will be addressed in the DSEIR. The DSEIR will address potential impacts resulting from existing geotechnical conditions and will identify standard mitigation measures and engineering practices that would be required to be implemented to reduce potential impacts to a level considered less than significant. Question E – No Impact. The project would not involve the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems. The project would incorporate the use of City sewer lines and wastewater disposal systems. Therefore, no impact would result from project implementation. ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 37 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Potentially Significant Impact Less than Significant with Mitigation Less than Significant Impact No Impact VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? † † „ † b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? „ † † † c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter-mile of an existing or proposed school? † † „ † d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? „ † † † e) For a project located within an airport land use plan (Los Alamitos Armed Forces Reserve Center or Fullerton Municipal Airport), would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? † † † „ f) For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip, heliport, or helistop, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? „ † † † g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? „ † † † h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? † † † „ Narrative Summary: Question A – Less Than Significant Impact. Various hazardous materials are currently used and stored by businesses within the project area. Such materials include cleaning chemicals, fuels, and other hydrocarbon products, solvents, etc, used during operations of the facilities and for maintenance purposes. Development of the Master Land Use Plan allows continued operation of these businesses. In addition, the project has designated the northern periphery of the project area as industrial, which may handle hazardous materials. However, businesses are required to obtain permits and maintain records regarding the storage, use and disposal of hazardous material. Adhering to the existing permitting process would ensure that less than significant hazard to the public or the environment occur as result of project implementation. Therefore, no further assessment of this issue is warranted. Question B – Potentially Significant Impact. The Anaheim Stadium Area Master Land Use Plan Final EIR No. 321 prepared in 1999 found no hazardous contamination within the project area. Therefore, it is unlikely that any significant impacts would be uncovered. However, a records search will be conducted to identify updated information that could affect development within the project area and will be evaluated as part of the DSEIR. Should such contamination exist, existing federal, state, and local policies and procedures would require the delineation and remediation of sites containing hazardous substances to the satisfaction of the designated local enforcement agency. The DSEIR will identify potential project impacts and mitigation measures will be provided, as necessary. Question C – Less Than Significant Impact. The Paul Revere Elementary School is located within one-quarter mile of the project area at 131 W. Midway Drive. The Master Land Use Plan and existing zoning designations allow industrial and retail uses that may emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous materials. These uses currently exist in the project area and any expansion of these uses or any new industrial and/or retail uses that may emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous materials would require the appropriate permits for such emissions or materials. Therefore, no additional analysis in the DSEIR is warranted. ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 38 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Potentially Significant Impact Less than Significant with Mitigation Less than Significant Impact No Impact Question D – Potentially Significant Impact. A records search pursuant to Government Code §65962.5 would be conducted as part of the DSEIR. Potential project impacts will be identified and mitigation measures will be provided, as necessary. Question E – No Impact. The project area is not located within the adopted Airport Land Use Plan for the Los Alamitos Armed Forces Reserve Center or Fullerton Municipal Airport. Therefore, this issue will not be addressed further in the DSEIR. Question F – Potentially Significant Impact. Three heliport/helistops exist in the vicinity of The Platinum Triangle: the Fire Training Site, the UCI Medical Center and the parking lot at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, which is used by the Anaheim Police Department. This issue will be further analyzed in the DSEIR. Question G – Potentially Significant Impact. Development of the project would intensify the land uses and alter the existing circulation patterns. The new development would be required to accommodate emergency vehicles. Although it is not anticipated that the project would interfere with any emergency response or evacuation plans, this issue would be further analyzed in the DSEIR. Question H – No Impact. The project area is developed with industrial uses and no undeveloped wildland areas abut the project area. In addition, according to the City of Anaheim General Plan (Figure S-5, Fire Protection Areas), the project area is not located in an area classified as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Therefore, implementation of the project would not expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires. No further analysis is necessary. VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY: Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? „ † † † b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? † † „ † c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on-site or off-site? † † „ † d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on-site or off-site? † † „ † e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of pollutant runoff? „ † † † f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? „ † † † g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a Federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? „ † † † h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect flood flows? „ † † † i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? „ † † † j) Inundation by seiche or mudflow? † † † „ ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 39 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Potentially Significant Impact Less than Significant with Mitigation Less than Significant Impact No Impact k) Substantially degrade water quality by contributing pollutants from areas of material storage, vehicle or equipment fueling, vehicle or equipment maintenance (including washing), waste handling, hazardous materials handling, or storage, delivery areas, loading docks or other outdoor work areas? „ † † † l) Substantially degrade water quality by discharge which affects the beneficial uses swimming, fishing, etc.) of the receiving waters? „ † † † Narrative Summary: Question A – Potentially Significant Impact. During grading and construction activities, there will be a potential for surface water runoff to carry sediment and small quantities of pollutants into the storm water system. Soil erosion may occur along project boundaries during construction and in areas where temporary soil storage is required. Small quantities of pollutants, such as oils or other fluids used for construction, have the potential for entering the storm- drainage system, thereby degrading water quality. The DSEIR will describe current water quality conditions, and will provide an analysis of potential water quality impacts associated with the implementation of the Master Land Use Plan. The project would be required to comply with current water quality regulations associated with the City of Anaheim’s Local Implementation Plan, the Orange County Drainage Area Management Plan and the County area-wide MS4 Storm Water Runoff Permit. The DSEIR will address compliance with these regulations. Project design features and additional mitigation measures that would be required to reduce potential impacts to a level considered less than significant will be identified. Question B – Less Than Significant Impact. The project involves redevelopment of the existing land uses. The majority of the project area is already developed and covered with impervious surfaces. The implementation of landscaped parkways and medians per The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan may potentially allow for increased groundwater recharge. There are two groundwater wells located on the project area: a monitoring well on the eastern border of the project area and a production well located north of Angel Stadium of Anaheim. However, no impacts to these wells would result from the project implementation. The project would not deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge; therefore the impacts would be less than significant. No further discussion would be provided in the DSEIR. Questions C and D – Less Than Significant Impact. The project involves redevelopment of the existing land uses. Thus, the project would not significantly increase the amount of impervious surfaces and the runoff rates are expected to remain approximately the same compared to the existing conditions. The City of Anaheim Public Works Department and the Orange County Flood Control District would review the design of the drainage system; design requirements of these two agencies would ensure that runoff is properly conveyed and discharged into the Southeast Anaheim Channel, Spinnaker Storm Drain, etc. as appropriate. Therefore, while there would be changes to the existing drainage system, the new improvements would not substantially alter the course of a stream or river. As such, the impacts are considered less than significant and no further analysis would be provided in the DSEIR. Questions E and F – Potentially Significant Impact. The project involves redevelopment of the existing land uses. Thus, the project would not significantly increase the amount of impervious surfaces and the runoff rates are expected to remain approximately the same compared to the existing conditions. However, this runoff may contain increased amounts of urban pollutants associated with both construction activities and urban uses associated with the project. Development within the project area would continue to allow stormwater to transport surface water contaminants from roadway surface, landscape areas, parking lots, and other exposed surfaces into the storm-drain system. Typical urban contaminants oils, grease, surfactants, heavy metals, solvents, pesticides, or nutrients) can be expected in the runoff reaching the storm drains in the project area. In addition, implementation of the project would allow continued vehicular activity in the project area, thus contributing to the amount of automobile related contaminants. The DSEIR will describe current water quality conditions, and provide an analysis of potential water quality impacts associated with the implementation of the Master Land Use Plan and associated zoning. Long-term NPDES requirements contained within the that assist in the reduction of pollutants flowing into the storm-drainage system will be discussed and additional mitigation measures will be provided, if necessary. Questions G though I – Potentially Significant Impact. According to the General Plan Safety Element (Figure S- over one-half of the entire City limits have the potential to be impacted in the event of a 100-year or 500-year flood. The project area lies entirely within the 100-Year (with flooding below one foot) to 500-Year Flood Zone. The project area also lies within the general limits of flood impact zone associated with Prado Dam failure (General Plan Safety Element, Figure S-7). Therefore, the DSEIR will identify applicable local regulations Flood Hazard Reduction Ordinance No. 4136 [Chapter 17-28 of the Anaheim Municipal Code]) and evaluate the impacts. Mitigation measures will be provided, if necessary. ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 40 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Potentially Significant Impact Less than Significant with Mitigation Less than Significant Impact No Impact Question J – No Impact. The project area is generally built-out and exhibits flat topography, and would not be subject to mudflow. No water bodies are located within the project area which could produce a seiche during a seismic event. Therefore, no impacts are anticipated and no further assessment of this issue is warranted. Questions K and L – Potentially Significant Impact. The project may include activities such as material storage, vehicle or equipment fueling, vehicle or equipment maintenance (including washing), waste handling, hazardous materials handling, or storage, delivery area, loading docks or other outdoor work areas. Construction related runoff may also affect the beneficial uses of the receiving waters. The DSEIR will describe current water quality conditions, and will provide an analysis of potential water quality impacts associated with the implementation of the Master Land Use Plan. The project would be required to comply with current water quality regulations associated with the City of Anaheim’s Local Implementation Plan, the Orange County Drainage Area Management Plan and the County area-wide MS4 Storm Water Runoff Permit. The DSEIR will address compliance with these regulations. Project design features and additional mitigation measures that would be required to reduce potential impacts to a level considered less than significant will be identified. IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING: Would the project a) Physically divide an established community? † † † „ b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of any agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? „ † † † c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? † † † „ Narrative Summary: Question A – No Impact. As discussed in the Project Description, the project area is developed with Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, various light industrial buildings, several industrial parks, distributional facilities, hotels, and supporting retail uses. Implementation of the project would create its own unique community with a dynamic mix of industrial, office, retail, and upscale, high-density urban housing. Implementation of The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan would provide pedestrian connectivity throughout the project area. Therefore, the project would not physically divide an established community and no further assessment of this issue is warranted. Question B – Potentially Significant Impact. The General Plan Update in May 2004 changed the General Plan designations within the project area from Commercial Recreation and Business Office/Mixed Use/Industrial to Mixed- Use, Office High, Office Low, Industrial, Open Space and Institutional. The City of Anaheim General Plan Land Use Element (Figures LU-4 and LU-5) includes special provisions for The Platinum Triangle and The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan and further describes the program in detail with different development intensities within the mixed-use district. The project includes a General Plan Amendment, Master Land Use Plan Amendment and a PTMU Overlay Zone Amendment which would provide for the development of up to 325 additional dwelling units and 210,100 square feet of additional commercial uses in The Platinum Triangle. The DSEIR will evaluate the consistency of these proposed changes with City policies and regulations, and other relevant local and regional planning documents General Plan, Development Code, SCAG’s Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide [RCPG]). If deemed necessary, mitigation measures to reduce potential conflicts with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulations will be identified. Question C – No Impact. The project area is not part of a habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan. Therefore, the project will not conflict with any conservation plans. X. MINERAL RESOURCES: Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the State? † † † „ b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use? † † † „ ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 41 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Potentially Significant Impact Less than Significant with Mitigation Less than Significant Impact No Impact Narrative Summary: Questions A and B – No Impact. No portion of the project area is identified in the City of Anaheim General Plan (Figure G-4, Mineral Resource Map) as Regionally Significant Aggregate Resource Area. Implementation of the project would not result in the loss of the availability of mineral resources that would be of regional value. Therefore, no additional discussion of this issue in the DSEIR is necessary. XI. NOISE: Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? „ † † † b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? „ † † † c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? „ † † † d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? „ † † † e) For a project located within an airport land use plan (Los Alamitos Armed Forces Reserve Center or Fullerton Municipal Airport), would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? † † † „ f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, heliport or helistop, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? „ † † † Narrative Summary: Questions A, C and D – Potentially Significant Impact. The activities associated with the implementation of the Master Land Use Plan have the potential to substantially increase the ambient noise levels near existing sensitive receptors, and expose future residents to adverse noise levels from adjacent major roadways. In addition, the project would generate potentially significant noise levels during construction phases. The DSEIR will evaluate the existing noise conditions on-site and predict the noise conditions in the future with and without the project. The DSEIR will also identify applicable noise standards and provide mitigation measures to reduce impacts. Question B – Potentially Significant Impact. Project operation would not generate any significant amounts of long-term ground borne vibration or noise; thus, no impact would occur from the project. However, there is the potential for temporary vibration and noise impacts during construction. Potential vibration impacts could result from on-site blasting which may be required during construction. Ground-borne noise and vibration impacts will be addressed in the DSEIR and mitigation measures identified, as necessary. Question E – No Impact. The project is not within an airport land use plan or in the vicinity of a private airstrip. Future residents and people working in the project area would not be exposed to excessive noise levels from these types of operations. Therefore, no further discussion will be provided in the DSEIR. Question F - Potentially Significant Impact. Three heliport/helistops exist in the vicinity of The Platinum Triangle: the Fire Training Site, the UCI Medical Center and the parking lot at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, which is used by the Anaheim Police Department. This issue will be further analyzed in the DSEIR. XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING: Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through the extension of roads or other infrastructure)? „ † † † ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 42 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Potentially Significant Impact Less than Significant with Mitigation Less than Significant Impact No Impact b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? † † † „ c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? † † † „ Narrative Summary: Question A – Potentially Significant Impact. Implementation of the project would create additional jobs and housing in the project area. Therefore, the project’s impact on local and regional population and housing will be addressed in the DSEIR. Questions B and C – No Impact. The project area does not contain any residential units; therefore, no existing houses or people would be displaced as a result of project implementation. Therefore, no impacts would occur and no housing displacement issues would be discussed in the DSEIR. XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES: Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: a) Fire protection? „ † † † b) Police protection? „ † † † c) Schools? „ † † † d) Parks? „ † † † e) Other public facilities? „ † † † Narrative Summary: Questions A through E – Potentially Significant Impact. There is the potential for the project to significantly impact public services including fire and police protection, schools, and parks, as well as other public facilities. Based on coordination with service providers, impacts to public services will be evaluated in the DSEIR, and appropriate mitigation measures will be identified, as necessary. XIV. RECREATION: Would the project: a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? † † „ † b) Include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? † † „ † Narrative Summary: Questions A and B – Less than Significant Impact. The project would generate additional residents in the City of Anaheim and could result in an increase in use of park and recreational facilities provided in the City. However, The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan requires residential development on parcels larger than eight acres within the PTMU Overlay Zone to provide a mini park based on the number of dwelling units developed on the parcel. These parks will be programmed with flexible use turf areas, picnicking, child play areas and seating. This requirement is in addition to the payment of park-in-lieu fees; however, the value of the parkland dedication will be credited against the park-in-lieu fees. No credit will be given for improvements to the park. Development on parcels less than 8 acres in size will pay park in lieu fees. In addition, every development will be required to provide two hundred square feet of recreational-leisure area for each dwelling unit within private and/or common areas. The General Plan and The Platinum Triangle Urban Design Plan (Figure 4) also identify a larger active neighborhood sports park in the vicinity of the southwestern portion of the project area to meet organized field sport needs. The payment of park in lieu fees prior to the recording of subdivision maps or pulling building permits for each residential unit will be used to provide for the acquisition and development of the neighborhood sports facility. Therefore, the demand placed on other recreational facilities in the City as a result of the project is anticipated to be minimal and would not cause physical deterioration of existing facilities to occur or be accelerated. ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 43 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Potentially Significant Impact Less than Significant with Mitigation Less than Significant Impact No Impact Furthermore, development of The Platinum Triangle land uses would result in existing industrial uses transitioning to a mixed-use community. Therefore, construction of recreational facilities would not result in adverse physical effect on the environment. Compliance with the policies contained in the Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan would ensure that impacts related to recreation are less than significant. XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC: Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic, which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? „ † † † b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? „ † † † c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or change in location that results in substantial safety risks? „ † † † d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses? † † † „ e) Result in inadequate emergency access? „ † † † f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? † † „ † g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation bus stops/routes, bicycle lanes, sidewalks, etc.)? † † † „ Narrative Summary: Questions A and B – Potentially Significant Impact. Implementation of the project would cause an increase in traffic and increase the number of vehicle trips, and the volume of vehicles on roads and at intersections. A traffic and circulation study will be prepared for the DSEIR to determine the project’s potential traffic impacts, including compliance with level of service standards established for designated roads and highways in the vicinity of the project. Mitigation measures will be identified, as necessary. Question C – Potentially Significant Impact. Three heliport/helistops exist in the vicinity of The Platinum Triangle: the Fire Training Site, the UCI Medical Center and the parking lot at the Angel Stadium of Anaheim, which is used by the Anaheim Police Department. This issue will be further analyzed in the DSEIR. Question D – No Impact. The project circulation system will be designed in accordance with the City of Anaheim roadway standards and avoid potential roadway and traffic-related hazards. Therefore, no further assessment of this issue in the DSEIR is warranted. Question E – Potentially Significant Impact. Development of the project would intensify the land uses and alter the existing circulation patterns. The new development would be required to accommodate for emergency vehicles. Although it is not anticipated that the project would interfere with any emergency response or evacuation plans, this issue would be further analyzed in the DSEIR. Question F – Less than Significant Impact. New development will comply with the parking requirements set forth for the use in the Zoning Code, therefore, it is not anticipated that there would be any significant impacts created by new development. Question G – No Impact. The project promotes alternative forms of transportation including providing design standards for bus stops, enhanced pedestrian walkways and the integration of a regional bike system. As a result, no significant impacts are anticipated and no further assessment of this issue is warranted in the DSEIR. ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 44 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Potentially Significant Impact Less than Significant with Mitigation Less than Significant Impact No Impact XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS: Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? „ † † † b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? „ † † † c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? „ † † † d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project (including large scale developments as defined by Public Resources Code Section 21151.9 and described in Question No. 20 of the Environmental Checklist) from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? „ † † † e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing commitments? „ † † † f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project’s solid waste disposal needs? „ † † † g) Comply with Federal, State, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? „ † † † h) Result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations related to electricity? „ † † † i) Result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations related to natural gas? „ † † † j) Result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations related to telephone service? „ † † † k) Result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations related to television service/reception? „ † † † Narrative Summary: Questions A through K – Potentially Significant Impact. The project would require the implementation of new water, wastewater, and storm water drainage facilities that would connect to existing utility systems provided by the City of Anaheim and other agencies. Additionally, the project would generate solid waste that would be disposed of in the County of Orange landfill system. Based on technical studies to be prepared for the project and/or coordination with utility/service providers, the DSEIR will evaluate impacts to utility/service systems, and will determine the existing conditions and impacts of project build- out on utility/service systems, and assess environmental impacts. The DSEIR will also evaluate consistency of the project with applicable statutes and regulations related to public services and utilities and potential physical impacts associated with implementation of utility systems. A Water Supply Assessment in accordance with SB 610 will be completed as part of the DSEIR. It is anticipated that through project design or mitigation, impacts to utility or services would be reduced to a less than significant level. ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 45 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Potentially Significant Impact Less than Significant with Mitigation Less than Significant Impact No Impact MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? † † † „ b. Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.) „ † † † c. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? „ † † † Narrative Summary: Questions A through C – Potentially Significant Impact. Because the project area is already developed, the project does not have has the potential to degrade the quality of the environment related to biological and cultural resources. However, the project does have the potential to result in cumulative impacts and affect the human environment, as described herein. Because of this potential for significant adverse effects, a DSEIR will be prepared for the project. ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 46 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study Fish and Game Determination (Per Section 21089(b) of the Public Resources Code, all project applicants and public agencies subject to the California Environmental Quality Act shall pay a Fish and Game filing fee for each project that would adversely affect wildlife resources.)* Based on the responses contained in this Environmental Checklist, there is no evidence that the proposed project has a potential for a change that would adversely affect wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Has the presumption of adverse effect set forth in 14 CCR 753.5 been rebutted by substantial evidence? X Yes (Certificate of Fee Exemption) No (Pay fee) *Note: Fish and Game Code Section 711.4(c)(2)(A) states that projects that are Categorically Exempt from CEQA are also exempt from filing fee. ---PAGE BREAK--- The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan The Platinum Triangle Subsequent EIR 47 Notice of Preparation & Initial Study REFERENCES CITED Anaheim, City of. City of Anaheim General Plan. May 2004. Anaheim, City of. Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code. May 2004, as amended. Anaheim, City of. The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan, August 2004. California Department of Conservation. 2002 California Important Farmland Map. LSA Associates, Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Stadium Lofts Mixed-Use Development, November 2004. Michael Brandman Associates, Final Environmental Impact Report No. 321 for Anaheim Stadium Area Master Land Use Plan, March 1999. 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