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5. Environmental Analysis Anaheim General Plan/Zoning Code Update EIR City of Anaheim • Page 5-133 5.8 LAND USE AND RELEVANT PLANNING 5.8.1 Methodology This land use section is based on the Recommended Land Use Alternative prepared for the City of Anaheim proposed General Plan and Zoning Code Update. The proposed Goals and Policies have been evaluated to determine their consistency with other relevant sections of the proposed General Plan and Zoning Code Update. In addition, compatibility of the proposed land use changes with the existing land uses in the surrounding area is discussed in this section. The proposed General Plan and Zoning Code Update is also evaluated for consistency with SCAG’s Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide. 5.8.2 Environmental Setting The planning area of the City of Anaheim encompasses approximately 50 square miles and is the second largest City in Orange County and the tenth largest city in California. The City of Anaheim is surrounded by the Cities of Buena Park, Fullerton, Placentia and Yorba Linda to the north; unincorporated Orange County and Riverside County to the east; the Cities of Orange, Garden Grove, Stanton, and unincorporated Orange County to the south; and, the Cities of Cypress and Buena Park to the west. Existing Land Use The City of Anaheim encompasses over 34,000 acres of land, stretching nearly 20 miles along the SR-91 Freeway, including 2,431 acres of land within its Sphere-of-Influence. Regional access to and from Anaheim is provided by I-5, SR-57 and SR-55; the SR-241; and Amtrak and Metrolink. Various types of existing land uses are found throughout Anaheim and are categorized into 25 uses that can be grouped into 10 broad categories: Residential, Quasi Public/Governmental, Manufacturing/ Industrial, Office/Commercial, Entertainment, Lodging, Parks/Open Space, Water, Agriculture/Vacant, and Other/Streets. Acreages for each land use type are provided in Table 5.8-1. Please note that the figures shown on Table 5.8-1 do not include street right-of-way or areas within the Sphere-of-Influence. In addition, the figures were not calculated using the new parcel-based GIS mapping system. As a result, acreage figures may not correspond with the Recommended Land Use Alternative. Residential Residential land uses account for nearly half of the total land area in the City, a majority of which is devoted to single-family residential uses. Residential uses are found in nearly all areas of the City. A wide variety of housing types and affordability can be found throughout the City making it possible to provide for a diverse population both in age and income. Housing types range from large single-family hillside estates in the Hill and Canyon Area, to historic single-family homes in the Anaheim Colony, to duplexes and four-plexes, to multiple-family apartments and mixed-use development in the City’s urban areas. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5. Environmental Analysis Page 5-134 • The Planning Center May 2004 TABLE 5.8-1 EXISTING LAND USE DISTRIBUTION (2002) Land Use Acreage % of Total Residential Single-Family 8,380 32.7% Multiple-Family 1,720 6.7% Condominium 1,215 4.7% Mobile Home Park 345 1.3% Subtotal 11,660 45.4% Quasi Public/Governmental Public Schools 962 3.8% Quasi Public/Governmental 635 2.5% Subtotal 1597 6.3% Manufacturing/Industrial Manufacturing/Warehouse/Wholesale 2,918 11.4% Outdoor Use (Industrial) 84 0.3% Sand/Gravel/Utilities 24 0.1% Subtotal 3,026 11.8% Office/Commercial Retail/Service 1,498 5.9% Office 411 1.6% Service Station 42 0.2% Subtotal 1,951 7.7% Entertainment/Lodging Convention Center/Stadium/Arena 224 0.9% Theme Park 254 1.0% Lodging 326 1.3% Boarding/Rooming 7 0.0% Subtotal 811 3.2% Parks/Open Space Public Parks/Open Space 1,505 5.9% Subtotal 1,505 5.9% Water Water Uses 1,231 4.8% Waterway 28 0.1% Subtotal 1,259 4.9% Agricultural/Vacant Agricultural/Vacant 3,783 14.8% Subtotal 3,783 14.8% Other Other 5 0.0% Subtotal 5 0.0% TOTAL* 25,596 100% * Does not include streets, right-of-way or areas within the City’s Sphere-of-Influence. Office/Commercial Retail and service commercial uses in Anaheim follow the same basic pattern as most cities in north Orange County – that is, they are located primarily along arterial corridors. Two regional shopping areas are also located in the City; the Anaheim Plaza in West-Central Anaheim and The Festival Shopping ---PAGE BREAK--- 5. Environmental Analysis Anaheim General Plan/Zoning Code Update EIR City of Anaheim • Page 5-135 Center in the Hill and Canyon Area. Office uses are generally dispersed throughout the City along arterial corridors and adjacent to its freeways, with small concentrations of larger-scale office buildings found in The Platinum Triangle and Downtown areas. Manufacturing/Light Industrial A critical component of Anaheim’s economic base, manufacturing and industrial uses comprise approximately 12% of Anaheim’s land area. Much of Anaheim’s manufacturing and lighter industrial uses are concentrated in The Canyon and in areas north of Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Some of the City’s older and heavier industrial uses are concentrated in the North Central Industrial Area, generally located on both sides of the SR-91 Freeway between Lemon Street and Raymond Avenue/East Street, and in the southeastern portion of Downtown along the Metrolink railway. Consistent with the Anaheim Vision and Recommended Land Use Alternative, many of the Downtown industrial areas are already transitioning to residential uses. Additional industrial uses are found in other areas of the City, particularly along freeways and railroads. Quasi Public/Governmental Quasi-public and governmental uses include a wide range of uses: governmental office buildings, fire and police stations, hospitals, utility buildings and substations, institutional uses such as, community centers, religious institutions, libraries, and schools, among others. As many of these community services serve the residents of Anaheim, their locations are found throughout the City. Quasi-public and governmental uses account for a relatively small portion of the City’s total land area. Entertainment/Lodging Anaheim is known worldwide for its tourist attractions and sports/entertainment venues. These uses are concentrated in two adjacent areas separated by the I-5 Freeway: The Anaheim Resort, comprised of the Anaheim Convention Center, The Disneyland Theme Park, Disney’s California Adventure Theme Park, Downtown Disney, and numerous hotels; and The Platinum Triangle, which includes the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, the Angel Stadium of Anaheim, a variety of restaurants, hotels and The Grove of Anaheim. Parks/Open Space Anaheim’s parks and open space account for approximately 6% of the City’s total land area or just over 1,500 acres. These areas include sports fields; playgrounds; nature preserves, including the Coal Canyon Preserve, which is an important wildlife corridor that connects the Chino Hills State Park and Cleveland National Forest; golf courses; and other passive and active recreational uses. A more thorough discussion of Anaheim’s existing and planned park and open space resources can be found in the Green Element. Water The Santa Ana River is the most prominent water feature in Anaheim. It runs through the Hill and Canyon Area and The Canyon alongside the SR-91 Freeway and along the eastern edge of The Platinum Triangle. The river provides a scenic and recreational resource for the entire region. It also serves as the City’s primary drainage and flood control facility. A smaller, yet important drainage and flood control facility in western Anaheim is the Carbon Creek Channel. Another major water-related facility includes the 920-million gallon Walnut Canyon Reservoir, located in the Hill and Canyon Area. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5. Environmental Analysis Page 5-136 • The Planning Center May 2004 Flood control facilities and related goals and policies are discussed in the Safety Element; water and drainage systems and related goals and policies are discussed in the Public Services and Facilities Element; and water conservation and quality are addressed in the Green Element. Agricultural/Vacant/Other Although nearly 3,400 acres of land in Anaheim is identified as agriculture or vacant, very little remains that is not already entitled for future development. The primary exceptions are the many utility easements which will typically serve as trail connections, passive open space or low intensity industrial uses. The largest portion of vacant land is found east of the SR-241 Freeway, including and includes the Mountain Park Specific Plan area and State-owned Coal Canyon Area on the eastern edge of the City. The Mountain Park Specific Plan area includes is approximately 3,000 acres and is planned for a mix of residential uses, parks, a school, a fire station, and open space. Existing General Plan The Anaheim General Plan Land Use Element was last comprehensively updated in 1984, although several amendments have been made to the Element over the last 19 years. The existing General Plan Land Use Plan consists of 18 different land use designations. These 18 designations are grouped into seven broad categories: Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Mixed-Use, Open Space/Recreation, Public/Quasi-Public Facilities, and Other. Table 5.8-2, below, shows the breakdown of each land use designation by acreage and percentage. Please note that the figures shown on Table 5.8-2 were not calculated using the new parcel-based GIS mapping system. As a result, acreage figures may not correspond with the Recommended Land Use Alternative. Zoning Code The City’s Zoning Code is the primary tool for implementing the General Plan, providing development standards, identifying allowable land uses, and specifying other regulations. The Zoning Code guides the uses, design, and improvements for development projects. By establishing rules regarding the use of property and site development standards building heights and setbacks, parking standards, etc.), the Zoning Code provides detailed guidance for development based on, and consistent with, the land use policies established within the General Plan. Redevelopment Areas The City of Anaheim has maintained an active redevelopment program since the 1970s when it first began efforts to revitalize its Downtown core. The City’s redevelopment efforts have since greatly expanded, encompassing six major project areas as of 2003. As these project areas have progressed and property values increased, the Redevelopment Agency, headed by the City Council and staffed by the Community Development Department, has used the resulting increases in tax revenue for a variety of public purposes, including funding for affordable housing. The Agency coordinates several on-going efforts associated with industrial, retail, office and residential development within redevelopment project areas including the provision of off-site public improvements, project financing, site evaluation and infrastructure analysis. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5. Environmental Analysis Anaheim General Plan/Zoning Code Update EIR City of Anaheim • Page 5-137 TABLE 5.8-2 EXISTING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DISTRIBUTION Land Use Acreage % of Total Residential Hillside Estate 1,289 3.7% Hillside Low Density 2,254 7.3% Hillside Low Medium Density 1,602 4.6% Hillside Medium Density 1,344 3.9% Low Density 6,749 19.4% Low Medium Density 1,495 4.3% Medium Density 2,135 6.2% Subtotal 17,138 49.4% Commercial General Commercial 1,764 5.1% Commercial Recreation 1,073 3.0% Commercial Professional 227 0.7% Subtotal 3,064 8.8% Industrial General Industrial 3,208 9.2% Subtotal 3,208 9.2% Mixed-Use Business Office/Service/Industrial 115 0.3% Business Office/Mixed-Use/Industrial 531 1.5% Subtotal 806 1.9% Open Space/Recreation Parks/Open Space 5,086 14.7% Water Uses 1,197 3.4% Subtotal 6,283 18.1% Public/Quasi-Public Facilities Schools 1,150 3.3% Subtotal 1,150 3.3% Other Other/Unknown 5 0.1% Right-of-Way 3,209 9.2% Subtotal 3,214 9.3% TOTAL 34,703 100.0% Note: Acreage numbers for the existing General Plan are not based on parcel-specific data, therefore, acreages are not as precise as the land use alternatives and may not reflect accurate acreages or the true buildout potential of the land use plan. Source: Land Use Element All of the redevelopment project areas (see Figure 5.8-1) are proposed to be consolidated into one redevelopment area to facilitate the revitalization of blighted areas through increased economic vitality, increased and improved housing opportunities, and streamlined administrative activities related to ---PAGE BREAK--- 5. Environmental Analysis Page 5-138 • The Planning Center May 2004 reporting requirements. Each of the individual redevelopment areas that will make up the consolidated area are as follows: Alpha: Project Alpha is one of the City’s largest redevelopment project areas encompassing 2,300 acres. This redevelopment area includes the City’s downtown and the light industrial center north of the SR-91 Freeway known as The Canyon. Anaheim Plaza: This project area, centered at the I-5 Freeway and Euclid Street, contains retail and light industrial uses anchored by Anaheim Plaza, a revitalized regional shopping center. This redevelopment area is approximately 325 acres in size. Anaheim Stadium: This project area includes the Angel Stadium of Anaheim and is generally bordered by State College Boulevard on the west and the Santa Ana River and SR-57 Freeway on the east, Katella Avenue on the north and Orangewood Avenue on the south. This redevelopment area is over 150 acres. Anaheim Commercial/Industrial (2 subareas): North Central Industrial: This redevelopment area is located on both sides of the SR-91 Freeway, generally between La Palma Avenue on the south, Orangethorpe Avenue on the north, Harbor Boulevard on the west and Raymond Avenue on the east. This redevelopment area is just over 400 acres in size. South Anaheim Boulevard Corridor: This almost 500-acre redevelopment area generally includes the commercial and industrial areas along both sides of South Anaheim Boulevard and the Downtown industrial area generally stretching from Broadway to the southern City limits along Anaheim Boulevard and Anaheim Way. River Valley: This nearly 140-acre commercial area lies just north of the SR-91 Freeway, generally west of Weir Canyon Road. West Anaheim/Commercial Corridors: This project area of over 1,000 acres is focused on the revitalization of commercial corridors in West Anaheim. Specific Plans Specific plans are customized regulatory documents that provide more focused guidance and regulation, for particular areas. They generally include a land use plan, circulation plan, infrastructure plan, development standards, design guidelines, phasing plan, financing plan, and implementation plan. Anaheim has 11 approved specific plans governing land use development in designated areas. The specific plans listed below are depicted on Figure 5.8-2, 5.8-1, and can be obtained at the City of Anaheim Planning Department. A brief description of each specific plan within the City is provided below: The Highlands at Anaheim Hills (SP 87-1): This 952-acre Specific Plan area is located within the Hill and Canyon Area of the City, generally north of Canyon Rim Road and west of The Summit of Anaheim Hills and Sycamore Canyon Specific Plan communities. The Highlands at Anaheim Hills Specific Plan provides for the development of up to 2,168 dwelling units at a variety of residential densities. The Specific Plan area also includes an elementary school, a park and the Deer Canyon open space area. ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- 5. Environmental Analysis Page 5-140 • The Planning Center May 2004 This page intentionally left blank ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- 5. Environmental Analysis Page 5-142 • The Planning Center May 2004 This page intentionally left blank. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5. Environmental Analysis Anaheim General Plan/Zoning Code Update EIR City of Anaheim • Page 5-143 Sycamore Canyon (SP 88-1): This 325-acre Specific Plan area is located within the Hill and Canyon Area of the City, south of the SR-91 Freeway, north of The Summit of Anaheim Hills Specific Plan community, east of The Highlands at Anaheim Hills Specific Plan community and west of the Mountain Park Specific Plan area. The Sycamore Canyon Specific Plan provides for the development of up to 1,204 dwelling units at a variety of residential densities. The Specific Plan area also includes a neighborhood shopping center, a park, a garden church facility and open space. The Summit of Anaheim Hills (SP 88-2): This 591.3-acre Specific Plan area is located within the Hill and Canyon Area of the City, south of the Sycamore Canyon Specific Plan community, west of the Mountain Park Specific Plan area and east of The Highlands at Anaheim Hills Specific Plan community. The Summit of Anaheim Hills Specific Plan provides for the development of up to 2,139 dwelling units at a variety of residential densities. The Specific Plan area also includes an elementary school, a park and open space. Anaheim Hills Festival (SP 90-1): This 85-acre Specific Plan area is located within the Hill and Canyon Area of the City south of Santa Ana Canyon Road and west of Roosevelt Road. The Anaheim Hills Festival Specific Plan provides for the development of The Festival Shopping Center, a senior citizens apartment project and a hotel. Mountain Park (SP 90-4): This 3,179-acre Specific Plan area is located within the northeast portion of the Hill and Canyon Area (Gypsum Canyon), south of the SR-91 Freeway, west of Coal Canyon (the existing Cypress Canyon Specific Plan area), east of the Sycamore Canyon and Summit of Anaheim Hills Specific Plan communities and north of unincorporated land in the County of Orange. The existing Specific Plan provides for the development of up to 7,966 dwelling units, 179 acres of commercial uses, several schools and parks, a City maintenance yard and open space. (The proposed General Plan and Zoning Code Update would reduce the number of units to 2,500 and would designate the Specific Plan area for one school, a fire station, a park and open space. An amendment to the Specific Plan reflective of the General Plan assumptions is anticipated to be processed following the adoption of the General Plan Update.) The Disneyland Resort (SP 92-1): This 489.7-acre Specific Plan area is located within The Anaheim Resort, southwest of the I-5 Freeway and east of Walnut Street. This Specific Plan provides for the development of an international multi-day vacation designation resort including ongoing modifications to the Disneyland theme park, the development of Disney’s California Adventure Theme Park, Downtown Disney, additional hotels and entertainment areas, administrative office facilities, public and private parking facilities, and an internal transportation system within five planning Districts (Theme Park, Hotel, Parking, Future Expansion and District A) and two Overlay Zones. The C-R Overlay allows development within the Overlay to either be consistent with the underlying Resort District or subject to the same land uses as in the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan No. 92-2 Zone. The Pointe Anaheim Overlay permits the development of the Pointe Anaheim Lifestyle Retail and Entertainment Complex (renamed “Anaheim GardenWalk”) including the following: up to 634,600 gross square feet of retail/dining/entertainment uses; three to four hotels comprising 1,662 hotel rooms/suites (of which up to 200 units can be developed as vacation ownership resort units) with approximately 282,071 gross square feet of related accessory uses (the hotel rooms/accessory uses would encompass a maximum of 1,330,771 gross square feet) and, of that total, an approximate 133,630 gross square foot area on the top floor of the parking structure to be used for a hotel conference center; and, a 1,949,800 gross square foot parking structure with 4,800 striped parking spaces and 15 bus parking spaces at full buildout with a 10,200 gross square foot bus terminal/facility for airport transport and to/from sightseeing venues. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5. Environmental Analysis Page 5-144 • The Planning Center May 2004 The Anaheim Resort (SP 92-2): This 549.5-acre Specific Plan area is located within The Anaheim Resort, generally east of Walnut Street, west of the I-5 Freeway, north of Orangewood Avenue and south of Ball Road. In addition, a small portion of the Specific Plan area is located north of the I-5 Freeway/ Harbor Boulevard interchange. This Specific Plan provides for the development of recreation and tourist/convention-related activities in two Districts and one Overlay Zone. The C-R (Commercial Recreation) District permits hotels, motels, convention and conference facilities, as well as restaurants, retail shops and entertainment facilities. The PR (Public Recreation) District includes the Anaheim Convention Center and associated parking facilities. A Mobilehome Park (MHP) Overlay also encompasses existing mobilehome parks and provides development standards and procedures to mitigate relocation when a park is converted to another land use. (The proposed General Plan and Zoning Code Update and Amendment No. 5 to the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan would expand the boundaries of the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan by approximately 26 acres to include properties south of Orangewood Avenue, on both sides of Harbor Boulevard to the southern City boundaries, permitting the development of hotel rooms (up to 2,775 rooms) or other visitor-serving uses in compliance with the Specific Plan.) Hotel Circle (SP 93-1): This 6.8-acre Specific Plan area is located within The Anaheim Resort, on the north side of Katella, east of Clementine Street and west of Haster Street. This Specific Plan provides for the development of up to 969 hotel rooms and integrated amenities including full-service restaurants and conference room/banquet facilities. Northeast Area (SP 94-1): This Specific Plan covers 2,645 acres in the Santa Ana Canyon north of the SR-91 Freeway and east of the SR-57 Freeway. This Specific Plan has been designed to meet the goals of the General Plan and Alpha Redevelopment Project. The Specific Plan proposed a buildout of 29.3 million square feet. The General Plan Update maintains the industrial/office emphasis of the Specific Plan throughout the area, but enhances these uses by identifying more intense office uses in close proximity to major transportation facilities and to take advantage of views and access to the SR-91 Freeway. The Northeast Area Specific Plan provides for a high-quality, functional business and employment complex within the City of Anaheim. Regional Planning Programs Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Orange County and the City of Anaheim are located at the western edge of a six-county metropolitan region composed of Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Riverside, San Bernardino and Imperial Counties. The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) serves as the Federally-recognized Metropolitan Planning Organization for this Southern California Region. Orange County and its jurisdictions constitute the Orange County subregion within the SCAG region. The Orange County subregion is governed by the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG). SCAG has developed a Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide (RCPG) to help coordinate transportation and infrastructure, open space and environmental planning with population, housing and employment growth within the multi-county region. The RCPG, adopted in l9951995, presents policies addressing planning priorities for the region adopted by SCAG’s governing board, the Regional Council. Some of these are “core” policies that implement State or Federal mandates, while most of the policies are “ancillary” or “advisory only” guidance for local jurisdictions and public agencies. SCAG’s RCPG includes a package of policies related to growth and development that seek to coordinate infrastructure with projected population and housing growth. In general, SCAG policies encourage job ---PAGE BREAK--- 5. Environmental Analysis Anaheim General Plan/Zoning Code Update EIR City of Anaheim • Page 5-145 and housing opportunities to be balanced at the county or Regional Statistical Area (both much larger than the project level). SCAG policies also encourage job growth to be concentrated near transit services and transit nodes, and existing freeways, HOV lanes and toll roads. Given the expansive scope of and general nature of the RCPG, not all of these policies apply to every project. Orange County Planning Programs Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH): The County’s Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH) designates roadways throughout Orange County that serve as regional arterial routes. The City contains a number of arterial roadways listed on the MPAH. In the spring of 1995, OCTA assumed all responsibilities for overseeing the implementation of the MPAH and its goals and policies from the County of Orange. This requires that any changes proposed to arterial designations on the MPAH by cities be processed through OCTA. The MPAH is no longer part of the County’s Transportation Element, and therefore, alterations to this plan no longer require an amendment to the County’s General Plan Transportation Element. Orange County Commuter Bikeways Strategic Plan: The Orange County Commuter Bikeways Strategic Plan (CBSP) provides the policies and practices which help to define the role of bicycle travel within Orange County. Orange County Congestion Management Program (CMP): California Law (Proposition 111) requires each county to adopt a CMP that outlines how vehicular congestion issues will be addressed over a seven-year period. The CMP was adopted in July 1991 by OCTA and is reviewed every two years. Natural Community Conservation Act The Natural Community Conservation Act and Section 2800-2840 of the Fish and Game Code authorize the preparation of Natural Community Conservation Plans to protect natural communities and species, while allowing a reasonable amount of economic development. Portions of the Hill and Canyon Area are within the NCCP for the County of Orange Central and Coastal Subregion. This NCCP was approved by the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), in 1996 with the purpose of addressing protection and management of coastal sage scrub (CSS) habitat and CSS-obligate species on a programmatic, sub-regional level, rather than on a project- by-project, single species basis. The NCCP provides for the protection of a number of plant and animal species, referred to as Target Species and Identified Species. There are also identified NCCP species that have conditional regulatory coverage under the NCCP. The conservation and management of these species is provided for under the NCCP/HCP. Development activity authorized under the NCCP necessarily includes protection of these species and also means that no further action under CESA, FESA, NEPA, CEQA or the Migratory Bird Treaty Act is required for the approved activity should any of the target or identified species be subsequently listed as endangered or threatened under either of these Acts. As a consequence, target and identified species are considered sensitive. 5.8.3 Thresholds of Significance The criteria used to determine the significance of impacts on cultural resources are taken from City- approved Thresholds of Significance based on the City’s Initial Study and the model Initial Study checklist in Appendix G of the State CEQA Guidelines. The project would typically result in a significant impact related to Land Use and Relevant Planning if it would: • Physically divide an established community; ---PAGE BREAK--- 5. Environmental Analysis Page 5-146 • The Planning Center May 2004 • Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an 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; • Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan. 5.8.4 Analysis of Environmental Impacts IMPACT: PHYSICALLY DIVIDE AN ESTABLISHED COMMUNITY Impact Analysis: The Recommended Land Use Alternative along with General Plan Goals and Policies strive to preserve, revitalize, and ensure compatibility throughout the City. The Recommended Land Use Alternative identifies new areas for smaller lot, multi-family and mixed-use development by strategically locating these uses and limiting designations within and adjacent to single-family neighborhoods, as well as providing additional guidance under the Community Design Element to ensure quality development and integration with surrounding areas. In addition, the Land Use Element proposes to revitalize neighborhood edges by introducing an entirely new residential designation, Corridor Residential, to facilitate the conversion of the City’s underutilized strip commercial areas into new housing opportunities. One of the primary purposes of land use planning is to minimize the impacts land uses have on adjacent areas. A number of land uses, including industrial and commercial, could significantly impact sensitive land uses, such as residential neighborhoods, schools, and office uses. Also, as infill development intensifies and the area east of the Eastern Transportation Corridor (SR-241) develops, the need for strategic land use planning to address compatibility issues increases in importance. The Land Use Element distributes land uses to minimize these impacts and, combined with the other General Plan Elements, contains specific goals and policies to mitigate existing or potential conflicts. Relevant Goals and Policies Proposed General Plan policies related to the creation, preservation and enhancement of Anaheim’s mosaic of unique neighborhoods include: • Actively pursue development standards and design policies to preserve and enhance the quality and character of Anaheim’s many neighborhoods. (Land Use Element, Goal 1.1, Policy 1) • Ensure that new development is designed in a manner that preserves the quality of life in existing neighborhoods. (Land Use Element, Goal 1.1, Policy 2) • Encourage future development to provide functional public spaces that foster social interaction. (Land Use Element, Goal 1.1, Policy 34). Proposed General Plan policies related to promoting development that integrates with and minimizes impacts to surrounding land uses include: • Ensure that land uses develop in accordance with the Land Use Plan and Zoning Code in an effort to attain land use compatibility. (Land Use Element, Goal 4.1, Policy 1) • Promote compatible development through adherence to Community Design Element policies and guidelines. (Land Use Element, Goal 4.1, Policy 2) • Ensure that developers consider and address project impacts upon surrounding neighborhoods during the design and development process. (Land Use Element, Goal 4.1, Policy 3) • Require new or expanded uses to provide mitigation or buffers between existing uses where potential adverse impacts could occur. (Land Use Element, Goal 4.1, Policy 4) ---PAGE BREAK--- 5. Environmental Analysis Anaheim General Plan/Zoning Code Update EIR City of Anaheim • Page 5-147 • Discourage additional multiple-family development in existing single-family neighborhoods. (Goal 4.1, Policy 5) • Require landscape and/or open space buffers to maintain a natural edge for proposed private development directly adjacent to natural, public open space areas. (Land Use Element, Goal 4.1, policy 6) Proposed General Plan policies related to creating and enhancing dynamic, recognizable places for Anaheim residents, employees and visitors include: • Encourage mixed-use and commercial development that provides: − Safe, protected places for pedestrians to walk; − Attractive surroundings; − Opportunities for social interaction; − Comfortable places to sit and relax; and − Interplay between the interior uses of buildings and outdoor usesactivities, such as sidewalk cafes or tastefully designed outdoor merchandise displays. (Land Use Element, Goal 5.1, Policy 1) • Facilitate the development of residential land uses in mixed-use areas to provide a consumer and employment base for commercial and office uses. (Land Use Element, Goal 5.1, Policy 2) • Mixed-use and commercial centers should be physically linked with residential neighborhoods. (Land Use Element, Goal 5.1, Policy 3) • Promote development that is efficient, pedestrian-friendly, and served by a variety of transportation options. (Land Use Element, Goal 5.1, Policy 4) Proposed General Plan policies related to enhancing the quality of life and economic vitality in Anaheim by strategic infill of new development and revitalization of existing development include: • Continue to provide special incentives and improvement programs density bonuses, parking requirement reductions, low interest home improvement loans, Neighborhood Improvement Program, etc.) to revitalize residential neighborhoods, major business corridors and employment centers. (Land Use Element, Goal 6.1, Policy 1) • Promote the assembly of parcels to allow for more efficient development patterns wherever adjacent neighborhoods are not adversely impacted. (Land Use Element, Goal 6.1, Policy 2) • Continue collaboration with the County of Orange to achieve acceptable development quality within unincorporated land located in Anaheim’s sphere-of-Influence. (Land Use Element, Goal 6.1, Policy 4) • Maintain on-going relationships with businesses, property owners and residents to facilitate quality infill development. (Land Use Element, Goal 6.1, Policy 5) Proposed General Plan policies related to enhancing and maintaining a uniquely identifiable planned community that is an attractive and safe place to live, work, play, learn and retire, supported by a balance among quality family-oriented neighborhoods and businesses include: • Revitalize neighborhoods targeted through the City’s Neighborhood Improvement Program consistent with approved improvement plans. (Land Use Element, Goal 9.1, Policy 1) • Consolidate retail development into premium locations and replace declining mid-block commercial areas with residential and community-serving civic uses. (Land Use Element, Goal 9.1, Policy 2) • Develop the former Lincoln Landfill into a vibrant commercial center. (Land Use Element, Goal 9.1, Policy 3) ---PAGE BREAK--- 5. Environmental Analysis Page 5-148 • The Planning Center May 2004 Proposed General Plan policies related to creating new development opportunities that work synergistically with the North Orange County Community College and that enhance the area’s image as a City gateway include: • Promote uses around the future North Orange County Community College site that maximize the school’s potential as an activity center that draws students and employeers to the area. (Land Use Element, Goal 10.10, Policy 1) • Encourage mid-block residential development along Euclid Street and La Palma Avenue as an alternative to aging strip commercial development. (Land Use Element, Goal 10.1, Policy 3) Proposed General Plan policies related to preserving and enhancing the character of East Anaheim neighborhoods and to revitalize deteriorating multi-family residential neighborhoods and commercial areas include: • Revitalize multiple-family neighborhoods targeted through the Neighborhood Improvement Program. (Land Use Element, Goal 11.1, Policy 1) • Ensure quality development and enhance the area’s image through Zoning Code development standards and Community Design Element policies and guidelines. (Land Use Element, Goal 11.1, Policy 2) • Convert underutilized commercial development along Lincoln Avenue and State College Boulevard to a mix of residential land uses. (Land Use Element, Goal 11.1, Policy 3) Proposed General Plan policies related to the transition of the North Central Industrial Area into a high quality light industrial area that protects existing residential neighborhoods from adverse impacts and provides expanded recreational facilities for surrounding areas include: • Pursue various neighborhood improvements continued undergrounding of utility lines, continuous sidewalks and links to nearby retail centers and transit stops, additional landscaping along arterial streets, enhanced into neighborhoods, traffic calming measures where appropriate, etc.) to improve the livability of existing residential areas. (Land Use Element, Goal 12.1, Policy 1) • Encourage the on-going transition of heavy industrial uses to “cleaner” light industrial uses pursuant to the Zoning Code and General Plan land use designations. (Land Use Element, Goal 12.1, Policy 2) • Require development standards that provide adequate physical buffers between existing residential uses and expanded or future industrial uses. (Land Use Element, Goal 12.1, Policy 3) • Preserve the industrial integrity of the area from encroachment of non-industrial uses in areas designated for industrial uses. (Land Use Element, Goal 12.1, Policy 5) Proposed General Plan policies related to the continued enhancement of Downtown as the cultural, artistic and civic center of Anaheim include: • Ensure that Downtown maintains a mix of uses attractive to broad segments of Anaheim’s population and that stimulate activity during day and evening hours, every day of the week. (Land Use Element, Goal 13.1, Policy 2) • Downtown shall be accessible and connected by multiple modes of transportation including pedestrian, bicycle, transit and automobile. (Land Use Element, Goal 13.1, Policy 3) • Convert Santa Ana Street into a pedestrian-friendly residential neighborhood, including the removal of existing railroad tracks (if feasible). (Land Use Element, Goal 13.1, Policy 9) • Connect Downtown with The Platinum Triangle using the Olive Street railroad right-of-way for pedestrian, bicycle, and/or transit use. (Land Use Element, Goal 13.1, Policy 10) ---PAGE BREAK--- 5. Environmental Analysis Anaheim General Plan/Zoning Code Update EIR City of Anaheim • Page 5-149 Proposed General Plan policies related to establishing South Anaheim Boulevard as a revitalized commercial and residential area that serves as a visual link between Downtown and The Platinum Triangle and The Anaheim Resort include: • Ensure that new development does not compromise the livability of existing residential neighborhoods. (Land Use Element, Goal 14.1, Policy 2) Proposed General Plan Policies related to establishing The Platinum Triangle as a thriving economic center while providing residents, visitors and employees with a vibrant mix of uses accessed by arterial highways, transit systems and pedestrian promenades within the context of a comprehensive urban design plan include: • Continue more detailed planning efforts to guide the future development of The Platinum Triangle. (Land Use Element, Goal 15.1, Policy 1) • Encourage mixed-use projects integrating retail, office and higher density residential land uses. (Land Use Element, Goal 15.1, Policy 35) Proposed General Plan policies related to preserving and projecting the image of The Canyon as one of the most prominent business centers in Orange County include: • Facilitate a dynamic mix of uses and create a distinctive employment setting through adherence to policies in the Community Design Element related to The Canyon. (Land Use Element, Goal 16.1, Policy 2) • Take advantage of freeway accessibility and visibility by intensifying office uses along the south side of La Palma Avenue, pursuant to the Land Use Plan. (Land Use Element, Goal 16.1, Policy 54) • Ensure quality development through Zoning Code development standards and the Community Design Element policies and guidelines. (Land Use Element, Goal 16.1, Policy 98) Existing Codes and Regulations • No existing codes or regulations related to land use and relevant planning apply to the proposed General Plan and Zoning Code Update. Level of Significance Before Mitigation: Less than significant. Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. Level of Significance After Mitigation: No significant adverse impacts were identified and no mitigation measures are necessary. IMPACT: CONFLICT WITH ANY APPLICABLE LAND USE PLAN, POLICY, OR REGULATION OF AN 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 Impact Analysis: The proposed project involves a comprehensive update to the City of Anaheim General Plan and Zoning Code Update. The Recommended Land Use Alternative forms the basis for the General Plan and Zoning Code Update and represents a guide for the City’s future development. The land use patterns and areas identified are intended to provide the basis for more detailed land use designations, densities and development standards established in the Zoning Code. Table 4.3-2, found in Chapter 4, Project Description, provides a summary of acreages by land use designation for the Recommended Land Use Alternative. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5. Environmental Analysis Page 5-150 • The Planning Center May 2004 As illustrated in Table 5.8-3, the Recommended Land Use Alternative, like the other alternatives, provides enough dwelling unit, population and employment capacity to exceed the OCP-2000 census-based projections for the year 2025. While the buildout capacities are based solely on land use acreages, building intensity factors, specific plan information and population density assumptions, they are not based on anticipated growth projections. They do not predict when the City will reach these capacities. Rather, they provide an idea of what buildout could mean in terms of total dwelling units, population and employment. TABLE 5.8-3 BUILDOUT STATISTICAL SUMMARY OF THE RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE OCP 20001 Existing General Plan Recommended Alternative Dwelling Units 99,719 126,821 126,570 Population 330,200 418,509 398,745 Employment 217,273 238,419 260,335 Jobs to Housing Ratio 2.18 1.88 2.06 1 OCP-2000 Objectives of the Recommended Land Use Alternative include the following: • Plan for and accommodate projected growth • Clarify land use designations on a parcel-specific basis • Implement the Anaheim Vision through the land use plan • Preserve existing single-family neighborhoods • Revitalize neighborhood edges • Plan land uses that preserve and enhance Anaheim’s economic assets • Ensure compatibility between land uses • Create dynamic, identifiable activity centers • Take advantage of existing and proposed transit corridors while minimizing traffic impacts The Recommended Land Use Alternative along with General Plan Goals and Policies strive to preserve, revitalize, and ensure compatibility throughout the City. The Zoning Code will be updated in conjunction with the General Plan to implement the Anaheim Vision, land use changes, and General Plan goals and policies proposed in the General Plan Update. Although the General Plan serves as the blueprint for the future development of the City, several other planning tools serve to help achieve the City’s Vision. The goals and policies of the City’s Specific Plans and Redevelopment Areas were considered in the formulation of the Recommended Land Use Alternative. All land use changes in specific plan areas are consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan and Zoning Code Update and Recommended Land Use Alternative. Zoning Code The City’s Zoning Code has also been updated along with the General Plan Update. The purpose of the Zoning Code is to promote growth of Anaheim in an orderly manner and to promote and protect the public health, safety, peace, comfort and general welfare in conformance with the General Plan. The Code includes the establishment of various zoning designations and development standards that serve to guide development within the City. Since the Zoning Code has been updated along with the General Plan, there are no conflicts between the General Plan and Zoning Code Update. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5. Environmental Analysis Anaheim General Plan/Zoning Code Update EIR City of Anaheim • Page 5-151 Consistency With Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide (RCPG) Policies The DEIR presents information establishing that the proposed project is consistent with ten core RCPG policies relevant to the proposed project. Therefore, the project is consistent with regional plans and policies. Further, the DEIR establishes that the project meets or is consistent with the intent of the majority of SCAG ancillary/advisory policies. The consistency of the proposed General Plan and Zoning Code Update with each of the applicable regional policies is described in Table 5.8-4. TABLE 5.8-4 CONSISTENCY WITH SCAG REGIONAL POLICIES SCAG Policy Compliance with Policy Sample Related Goal or Policy Consistency with Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide Policies Policy 3.01: The population, housing, and jobs forecasts, which are adopted by SCAG’s Regional Council and that reflect local plans and policies, shall be used by SCAG in all phases of implementation and review. SCAG’s population, housing and jobs forecasts, along with US Census data, were used throughout the preparation of the General Plan and Zoning Code Update. The General Plan and Zoning Code Update are consistent with SCAG’s Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide Policies. No General Plan policies are applicable. Policy 3.03: The timing, financing, and location of public facilities, utility systems, and transportation systems shall be used by SCAG to implement the region’s growth policies. The General Plan and Zoning Code Update includes a Growth Management Element. The purpose of the Growth Management Element is to assure that capital facilities planning will meet the needs of current future residents of Anaheim and the region. The General Plan and Zoning Code Update are consistent with SCAG’s Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide Policies. No General Plan policies are applicable. GMC Policies Related to the RPG Goal to Improve the Regional Standard of Living Policy 3.05: Encourage patterns of urban development and land use, which reduce costs on infrastructure construction and make better use of existing facilities. Under the provisions of Measure M, Anaheim is considered a developed community, with the exception of the Hill and Canyon Area. The General Plan and Zoning Code Update includes a Growth Management Element, as well as a Public Services and Facilities Element. The purpose of these elements is to assure that capital facilities planning will meet the needs of current and future residents of Anaheim and the region, including addressing infrastructure construction and existing services and facilities. Furthermore, the Land Use Element Land Use Plan provides new housing opportunities in employment centers like Downtown and The Platinum Triangle. Goal 3.1 of the Land Use Element: Pursue land uses along major corridors that enhance the City’s image and stimulate appropriate development at strategic locations. Policy 3.09: Support local jurisdictions’ efforts to minimize the cost of infrastructure and public service delivery, and efforts to seek new sources of funding for development and the provision of services. Under the provisions of Measure M, Anaheim is considered a developed community, with the exception of the Hill and Canyon Area. The General Plan and Zoning Code Update includes a Growth Management Element, as well as a Public Services and Facilities Element. The purpose of these elements is to assure that infrastructure and public services are maintained at an adequate level through existing and/or new sources of funding. Goal 4.1 of the Public Services and Facilities Element: Provide a water system that produces high quality water, sufficient water pressure, and necessary quantities of water to meet domestic and firefighting demands. Policy 1: Provide for the efficient and economic distribution of adequate water supply and pressure to all residential, commercial, industrial, and public areas served by the Public Utilities Department. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5. Environmental Analysis Page 5-152 • The Planning Center May 2004 TABLE 5.8-4 CONSISTENCY WITH SCAG REGIONAL POLICIES SCAG Policy Compliance with Policy Sample Related Goal or Policy Policy 3.10: Support local jurisdictions’ actions to minimize red tape and expedite the permitting process to maintain economic vitality and competitiveness. The General Plan and Zoning Code Update includes policies for streamlining its permitting processes. Goal 1.3 of the Economic Development Element: Attract businesses through an efficient development approval process. GMC Policies Related to the RCPG Goal to Improve the Regional Quality of Life Policy 3.12: Encourage existing or proposed local jurisdiction’s programs aimed at designing land uses which encourage the use of transit and thus reduce the need for roadway expansion, reduce the number of auto trips and vehicle miles traveled, and create opportunities for residents to walk and bike. The Land Use and Circulation Elements of the General Plan provide a number of policies designed to encourage the use of transit either through land use designations or use of alternative modes of transportation by intensifying land uses along transit corridors and providing mixed-use and residential opportunities in employment centers. Goal 34.21 of the Land Use Element: Maximize development opportunities along transportation routes. Policy 3.13: Encourage local jurisdictions’ plans that maximize the use of existing urbanized areas accessible to transit through infill and redevelopment. The Land Use Element provides guidance for revitalizing and enhancing development along Anaheim’s arterial corridors and identifies mixed-use designations adjacent to Metrolink stations. Goal 34.21 of the Land Use Element: Maximize development opportunities along transportation routes. Policy 3.16: Encourage developments in and around activity centers, transportation corridors, underutilized infrastructure systems, and areas that need recycling and redevelopment. The Land Use Element provides guidance for development in and around activity centers, transportation corridors, underutilized infrastructure system, and areas needing recycling and redevelopment. Goal 134.1 of the Land Use Element: Continue to enhance Downtown as the cultural, artistic and civic center of Anaheim. Policy 3.18: Encourage planned development in locations least likely to cause environmental impact. With the exception of portions of the Hill and Canyon Area, Anaheim is largely built out. The Recommended Land Use Element would reduce the number of units in the Mountain Park Specific Plan Area from 7,966 to 2,500 units. Goal 8.19 of the Land Use Element: Preserve natural, scenic and recreational resources; continue to ensure residential neighborhoods are safe, well-maintained, places to live; and continue to provide necessary community services and facilities. Policy 3.20: Support the protection of vital resources such as wetlands, groundwater recharge areas, woodlands, production lands, and land containing unique and endangered plants and animals. The Green Element provides guidance in preserving and conserving natural resources within the City. Green Element Goal 14.3: Ensure that development near regional open space resources will be sensitively integrated into surrounding sensitive habitat areas. Policy 3.21: Encourage the implementation of measures aimed at the preservation and protection of recorded and unrecorded cultural resources and archaeological sites. The City of Anaheim contains a large number of historic resources, with an especially high concentration of historic resources within The Colony Area of the City. The Community Design Element provides guidance for the protection and enhancement of this area. Community Design Element Goal 141.1, Policy 2: Continue to preserve and/or restore the Colony’s historic structures and streetscapes to reflect the diverse architectural styles, historic features, character, scale and materials of the original house and community. Policy 3.22: Discourage development, or encourage the use of special design requirements, in areas with steep slopes, high fire, and seismic hazards. The Safety Element contains a number of policies that protect homes and structures from wildland fires and seismic hazards. Safety Element Goal 2.1, Policy 2: Continue to assess the need for additional greenbelts, fuel breaks, fuel reduction and buffer zones around communities to minimize potential losses. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5. Environmental Analysis Anaheim General Plan/Zoning Code Update EIR City of Anaheim • Page 5-153 TABLE 5.8-4 CONSISTENCY WITH SCAG REGIONAL POLICIES SCAG Policy Compliance with Policy Sample Related Goal or Policy Policy 3.23: Encourage mitigation measures that reduce noise in certain locations, measures aimed at preservation of biological and ecological resources, measures that would reduce exposure to seismic hazards, minimize earthquake damage, and to develop emergency response and recovery plans. The Noise, Green, and Safety Elements provide policy direction and guidance regarding noise reduction, exposure to seismic hazards, earthquake damage and emergency response and recovery plans. Safety Element Goal 1.1: Minimize the risk to public health and safety and disruptions to vital services, economic vitality, and social order resulting from seismic and geologic activities. GMC Policies Related to the RCPG Goal to Provide Social, Political, and Cultural Equity Policy 3.24: Encourage efforts of local jurisdictions in the implementation of programs that increase the supply and quality of housing and provide affordable housing as evaluated in the Regional Housing Needs Assessment. The Land Use Element provides guidance through its goals and policies regarding provision of housing within the City. In addition, the City’s Housing Element addresses the supply and quality of housing in the City, but an update of this Element was recently completed and is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning Code Update. Land Use Element Goal 2.1: Continue to provide a variety of quality housing opportunities to address the City’s diverse housing needs. Policy 3.27: Support local jurisdictions and other service providers in their efforts to develop sustainable communities and provide, equally to all members of society, accessible and effective services such as: public education, housing, health care, social services, recreational facilities, law enforcement, and fire protection. The Public Services and Facilities element provides goals and policies regarding the provision of public services and facilities, including public education, housing, health care, social services, recreational facilities, law enforcement and fire protection, to all residents of the City. Public Services and Facilities Goal 11.1: Coordinate with educational entities to provide a variety of high- quality education and training opportunities to meet the needs of a diverse community and economy. Regional Transportation Plan Policy 4.01: Transportation investments shall be based on SCAG’s adopted Regional Performance indicators: Mobility – Transportation Systems should meet the public need for improved access, and for safe, comfortable, convenient, faster and economical movements of people and goods. • Average work Trip Travel Time in Minutes – 25 Minutes (auto) • PM Peak Freeway Travel Speed – 45 miles (Transit) • PM Peak Non-Freeway Travel Speed • Percent of PM Peak Travel in Delay (FWY) • Percent of PM Peak Travel in Delay)Non- Fwy) Accessibility – Transportation system should ensure the ease with which opportunities are reached. Transportation and land use measures should be employed to ensure minimal time and cost. • Work Opportunities within 45 minutes door to door travel time (Mode Neutral) • Average transit access time Environment – Transportation system should sustain development and preservation of the existing system and the environment (All Trips). The Circulation Element provides guidance through its goals and policies regarding traffic, circulation and parking within the City. SCAG policies, including the Regional Transportation Plan, were taken into consideration in the creation of the Circulation Element. Circulation Element Goal 2.3: Improve regional access for City residents and workers. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5. Environmental Analysis Page 5-154 • The Planning Center May 2004 TABLE 5.8-4 CONSISTENCY WITH SCAG REGIONAL POLICIES SCAG Policy Compliance with Policy Sample Related Goal or Policy • CO, ROG, NOx, PM10, PM2.5 – Meet the applicable SIP Emission Budget and the Transportation Conformity requirements. Reliability – Transportation system should have responsible and dependable levels of service by mode (All Trips). • Transit – 63% • Highway – 76% Safety – Transportation systems should provide minimal accident, death and injury (All Trips). • Fatalities Per Million Passenger Miles – 0 • Injury Accidents – 0 Equity/Environmental Justice – The benefits of transportation investments should be equitably distributed among all ethnic, age and income groups (All Trips). • By Income Groups Share of Net Benefits – Equitable Distribution of Benefits among all income groups Cost-Effectiveness – Maximize return on transportation investment (All Trips). Air Quality, Mobility, Accessibility and Safety. Policy 4.02: Transportation investments shall mitigate environmental impacts to an acceptable level. The Circulation Element provides guidance through its goals and policies regarding traffic, circulation and parking within the City. In addition, transportation project impacts will be mitigated as part of the environmental documentation prepared as these projects are proposed for development. Circulation Element Goal 1.1, Policy 3: Require that major new development proposals include traffic impact analyses that identify measures and financing measures to mitigate traffic impacts. Policy 4.04: Transportation Control Measures shall be a priority The Circulation Element provides guidance through its goals and policies regarding traffic, circulation and parking within the City. Goal 1.1, Policy 45: Update, when necessary, the City’s Transportation Demand Management Ordinance. Policy 4.16: Maintaining and operating the existing transportation system will be a priority over expanding capacity. The Circulation Element provides guidance through its goals and policies regarding traffic, circulation and parking within the City. Circulation Element Goal 3.1, Policy 2: Maintain and rehabilitate all components of the circulation system, including roadways, sidewalks, bicycle facilities, and pedestrian facilities, Intelligent Transportation Systems and traffic signals . Air Quality Chapter Core Actions Policy 5.07: Determine specific programs and associated actions needed indirect source rules, enhanced use of telecommunications, provision of demand management based programs, or vehicle-miles-traveled/emission fees) so that options to command and control regulations can be assessed. The Green Element provides guidance on air quality issues through its goals and policies regarding air quality. Green Element Goal 89.1, Policy 1: Reduce vehicle emissions through traffic flow improvements, such as traffic signal Intelligent Transportation Systems, the Scoot Adaptive Traffic Control System, and related capital improvements. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5. Environmental Analysis Anaheim General Plan/Zoning Code Update EIR City of Anaheim • Page 5-155 TABLE 5.8-4 CONSISTENCY WITH SCAG REGIONAL POLICIES SCAG Policy Compliance with Policy Sample Related Goal or Policy Policy 5.11: Through the environmental document review process, ensure that plans at all levels of government (regional, air basin, county, subregional and local) consider air quality, land use, transportation and economic relationships to ensure consistency and minimize conflicts. The Green Element provides guidance on air quality issues through its goals and policies regarding air quality, including the principals of sound land use planning to reduce air emissions. Green Element Goal 11.1: Encourage land planning and urban design that support alternatives to the private automobile such as mixed-use, provision of pedestrian amenities, and transit-oriented development. Open Space Chapter and Ancillary Goals Policy 9.01: Provide adequate land resources to meet the outdoor recreation needs of the present and future residents in the region and to promote tourism in the region. The Green Element includes a section on Recreation, which provides guidance through its goals and policies regarding open space and recreation. Green Element Goal 189.1: Provide sufficient indoor and outdoor park, recreation and community service opportunities for existing and future residents and employees. Policy 9.02: Increase the accessibility to open space lands for outdoor recreation. The Green Element includes a section on Recreation, which provides guidance through its goals and policies regarding open space and recreation. Green Element Goal 189.1, Policy 6: Continue to provide a variety of park types and facilities, especially dedicated sports fields and practice fields, that serve the diverse needs of Anaheim’s neighborhoods. Policy 9.03: Promote self-sustaining regional recreation resources and facilities. The Green Element includes a section on Recreation, which provides guidance through its goals and policies regarding open space and recreation. Green Element Goal 2019.1, Policy 1: Provide a wide variety of recreational facilities – in both active and passive areas of parks to satisfy diverse needs and activities. Policy 9.04: Maintain open space for adequate protection of lives and properties against natural and man-made hazards. The Safety Element contains a number of policies that address the threat of wildland fires within certain areas of the City. Safety Element Goal 2.1, Policy 2: Continue to assess the need for additional greenbelts, fuel breaks, fuel reduction and buffer zones around communities to minimize potential losses. Policy 9.05: Minimize potentially hazardous developments in hillsides, canyons, areas susceptible to flooding, earthquakes, wildfire and other known hazards, and areas with limited access for emergency equipment. The Safety Element contains a number of policies that address hazardous developments in hillsides, canyons, areas susceptible to flooding, etc. Safety Element Goal 3.1, Policy 2: Provide appropriate land use regulations and site development standards for areas subject to flooding. Policy 9.06: Minimize public expenditure for infrastructure and facilities to support urban type uses in areas where public health and safety could not be guaranteed. The Safety Element contains a number of policies that address infrastructure in relationship to public health and safety. Safety Element 5.1, Policy 3: Evaluate the adequacy of access routes to and from hazard areas relative to the degree of development or use (e.g. road width, road type, length of dead-end roads, etc.). Policy 9.07: Maintain adequate viable resource production lands, particularly lands devoted to commercial agriculture and mining operations. The City of Anaheim has three sites designated as containing minerals of Statewide Importance. The Land Use Element provides goals and policies that address these sites. There is only one mineral extraction area left in the City, and it is anticipated to cease operation in 2004. Commercial agriculture areas are zoned as Open Space (OS). The intent of this zone is to protect and preserve open space for the preservation of natural resources, for the conservation and managed production of other resources, for outdoor recreation and education ---PAGE BREAK--- 5. Environmental Analysis Page 5-156 • The Planning Center May 2004 TABLE 5.8-4 CONSISTENCY WITH SCAG REGIONAL POLICIES SCAG Policy Compliance with Policy Sample Related Goal or Policy and for public health and safety. This zone is intended to be applied to permanent easements, public and semi-public land and agricultural land. This zone implements the Open Space designation in the General Plan. Policy 9.08: Develop well-managed viable ecosystems or known habitats of rare, threatened and endangered species, including wetlands. The Green Element provides guidance in preserving and conserving natural resources within the City, including habitats containing rare, threatened and endangered species. Green Element Goal 14.1, Policy 1: Support efforts to preserve natural habitat through continued participation in the Natural Communities Conservation Plan. Water Quality Chapter Recommendations and Policy Options Policy 11.02: Encourage “watershed management” programs and strategies, recognizing the primary role of local governments in such efforts. The Green Element provides guidance regarding water policies within the City. Green Element Goal 78.1, Policy 1: Ensure compliance with the Federal Clean Water Act requirements for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, including developing and requiring the development of Water Quality Management Plans for all new development and significant redevelopment in the City. Policy 11.05: Support regional efforts to identify and cooperatively plan for wetlands to facilitate both sustaining the amount and quality of wetlands in the region and expediting the process for obtaining wetlands permits. The Green Element provides guidance regarding biological resources, including wetlands, within the City. Green Element Goal 14.2: Support educational outreach programs related to habitat resources and conservation efforts. Policy 11.07: Encourage water reclamation throughout the region where it is cost-effective, feasible, and appropriate to reduce reliance on imported water and wastewater discharges. Current administrative impediments to increased use of wastewater should be addressed. The Green Element provides guidance regarding water policies within the City, including water conservation. Green Element Goal 56.2: Continue and expand Anaheim’s educational outreach and incentives programs aimed at water conservation. Note: One General Plan policy has been listed as an example for each SCAG policy. Source: SCAG Relevant Goals and Policies Proposed General Plan policies related to participation in programs involving regional growth issues include: • Continue to participate in the Inter-Jurisdictional Planning Forums for the County Growth Management Areas (GMAs) that encompass Anaheim in order to coordinate planning efforts to minimize duplication of services between adjacent jurisdictions, to mitigate the impacts associated with regional growth, and to maximize opportunities for implementation implementing projects or programs of mutual jurisdictional benefit. (Growth Management Element Goal 2.11.2, Policy • Monitor State or and Federal legislation affecting air quality, transportation, waste management, water conservation and other regional issues, ensuring that Anaheim’s interests are represented and addressed. (Growth Management Goal 2.11.2, Policy ---PAGE BREAK--- 5. Environmental Analysis Anaheim General Plan/Zoning Code Update EIR City of Anaheim • Page 5-157 • Design and implement measures to protect neighborhoods, parks, open space and other sensitive areas from noise, traffic and other impacts associated with regional growth. (Growth Management Goal 2.11.2, Policy • Monitor major new developments in nearby communities to ensure that impacts affecting Anaheim are identified and addressed. (Growth Management Goal 2.11.2, Policy Existing Codes and Regulations • No existing codes or regulations related to land use and relevant planning apply to the proposed General Plan and Zoning Code Update. Level of Significance Before Mitigation: Less than significant. Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. Level of Significance After Mitigation: No significant adverse impacts were identified and no mitigation measures are necessary. IMPACT: CONFLICT WITH ANY APPLICABLE HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN OR NATURAL COMMUNITY CONSERVATION PLAN Impact Analysis: Portions of the City of Anaheim, including the Hill and Canyon Area, are within the Orange County Central/Coastal Natural Communities Conservation Plan Subregion (NCCP) and Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). This NCCP/HCP was approved by CDFG and USFWS in 1996 to address protection and management of coastal sage scrub habitat, coastal sage scrub obligate species, and other covered habitats and species, including coastal sage scrub, oak woodlands, chaparral, tecate cypress forest, and cliff and rock. The proposed General Plan and Zoning Code Update fully complies with the provisions of the NCCP/HCP for the Central/Coastal Subregion and no significant impacts are anticipated. Please refer to Section 5.3 for additional information regarding consistency with the NCCP/HCP. Relevant Goals and Policies Proposed General Plan policies related to conflicting with an HCP or NCCP • Support efforts to preserve natural habitat through continued participation in the Natural Communities Conservation Plan. (Green Element, Goal 14.1, Policy 1) Existing Codes and Regulations • No existing codes or regulations related to groundwater apply to the proposed General Plan and Zoning Code Update. Level of Significance Before Mitigation: Less than significant. Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. Level of Significance After Mitigation: No significant adverse impacts were identified and no mitigation measures are necessary. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5. Environmental Analysis Page 5-158 • The Planning Center May 2004 5.8.5 Significant Unavoidable Impacts The proposed General Plan and Zoning Code Update has been completed in order to maintain consistency; therefore, no significant impacts are anticipated. Potential land use compatibility conflicts relating to the introduction of residential land uses in The Platinum Triangle and The Colony and Downtown Area have been mitigated to a level of insignificance in other sections of this DEIR Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Noise, etc.). As a result, there are no significant unavoidable impacts related to Land Use and Relevant Planning.