Section 1.0 Executive Summary

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2 SECTION 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 PROJECT LOCATION The City of Buena Park is comprised of square miles located in the northwestern portion of Orange County, southeast of the Los Angeles County line. Surrounding cities include La Mirada to the north, Anaheim to the south and east, Fullerton to the east, La Palma and Cerritos to the west, and Cypress to the west and south. Regional access to the City is provided by the Artesia Freeway (SR-91) and the Santa Ana Freeway (I-5). 1.2 PROJECT SUMMARY The is a comprehensive update of the 1994 General Plan. The update includes an update and reorganization of existing elements, resulting in the following State mandated and optional elements: Land Use and Community Design Element; Mobility Element; Community Facilities Element; Conservation and Sustainability Element; Open Space and Recreation Element; Safety Element; Noise Element; Economic Development Element; and Housing Element. Major components of the include: 1. Update of existing conditions, with year 2008/2009 serving as the baseline year. 2. Update of General Plan development projections for buildout. Projections for population, residential, and non-residential development have been updated for the projected buildout under the General Plan. 3. Update of the Land Use Element, including the establishment of several new mixed-use districts. 4. Update of the Land Use and Community Design Element, in order to guide the future physical development of the City and provide for a high-quality visual image for the City. 5. Establish planning principles upon which to develop new goals, policies, and implementing programs. 6. Additions, deletions, or modifications to the 1994 General Plan goals, policies, and implementation program. 7. Amendment of the remaining General Plan Elements to reflect items 1, 2, 5, and 6, above. Projected Land Use Growth The proposed anticipates that most of the growth would occur within the focus areas. Table 1-1, Focus Area Land Use Projections, identifies the assumed change over existing conditions that would occur within each Focus Area of the Update. Draft EIR Page 1-1 Buena Park September 2010

3 Focus Area Table 1-1 Focus Area Land Use Projections Acres Residential (DU) Commercial (SF) Industrial/Office/ Manufacturing (SF) Central Buena Park ,974 29,253 Orangethorpe Corridor East , ,184 Orangethorpe Corridor West , ,616 Entertainment Corridor ,224, ,912 Entertainment Corridor North ,124, ,887 Northwest , ,590 Civic Center ,854 5,826 Commonwealth Corridor ,807 67,269 North Beach Commercial , ,975 Fillmore/Jackson TOTAL 1, ,517 5,363,950 2,910,280 As indicated in Table 1-1, the anticipated growth in residential, commercial, industrial/ office/manufacturing uses over year 2009 conditions within the focus areas is: 1,517 dwelling units 5,363,950 square feet of commercial uses 2,910,280 square feet of industrial/office/manufacturing uses Land Use Plan The proposed would supersede the 2020 Buena Park General Plan (adopted in 1994) and all of its previous versions. The update to the General Plan contains goals, policies, and other components similar to the previous plan; however, this version has been tailored to meet the issues and needs of the City at the present time and foreseeable future. The General Plan Land Use Map illustrates the general location and distribution of various land uses in Buena Park; refer to Exhibit 3-3, General Plan Land Use Map. Change and growth associated with the proposed is anticipated to occur over an assumed 25-year period within the identified Focus Areas. Land Use Summary The City of Buena Park is approximately 98 percent built-out, and as such, the proposed General Plan Update focuses on preserving residential neighborhoods, guiding the remaining development and redevelopment opportunities, and encouraging the revitalization of selected areas. The City has identified 10 key areas for policy focus; refer to Exhibit 3-4, Focus Areas. These are areas that the City anticipates will have the highest likelihood of change through redevelopment and new development over the life of the General Plan. The Focus Areas have unique characteristics or opportunities that are addressed in the General Plan s policies. New and Page 1-2 September 2010 Draft EIR Buena Park

4 revised Land Use Designations included in the proposed occur only within the Focus Areas. Table 1-2, General Plan Buildout, provides a summary of the projected total land use in 2035 based upon an assumed buildout of the land use policies with the proposed. Table 1-2 General Plan Buildout Focus Area Acres Residential (du) Commercial (SF) Industrial/Office/ Manufacturing (SF) Public Use (SF) Central Buena Park , ,231 27,641 Orangethorpe Corridor East ,937 1,042,412 61,943 Orangethorpe Corridor West ,009, ,723 16,363 Entertainment Corridor ,971, ,481 20,338 Entertainment Corridor North ,688, ,550 0 Northwest ,006 4,223,357 0 Civic Center ,731 49, ,239 Commonwealth Corridor , ,690 2,604 North Beach Commercial , ,320 0 Fillmore/Jackson Outside Focus Area 4, ,113 1,223,200 8,241, ,384 Total 5, ,222 10,113,364 15,729, ,512 In total, these efforts are anticipated to result in following scenario at buildout: 26,222 dwelling units 10,113,364 square feet of commercial uses 15,729,779 square feet of industrial/office/manufacturing uses 445,512 square feet of public uses 1.3 PROJECT OBJECTIVES The City of Buena Park s objectives for the proposed and General Plan Update EIR are as follows: Update the City s environmental baseline (existing conditions) to the year 2008/2009; Update the General Plan development projections for the year 2035, including projections for dwelling units, non-residential square footage, population, and employment; Establish several new mixed-use land use districts; Guide future physical development in the City and provide for a high-quality visual image for the City; Draft EIR Page 1-3 Buena Park September 2010

5 Identify key areas of the City with the highest likelihood of change through redevelopment and new development and establish new land use designations and policy direction for these areas; Establish planning principles upon which to develop new goals, policies, and implementing programs; and Provide a basis for informing decisions when considering the development associated with implementation of the General Plan in the City of Buena Park. 1.4 PROJECT IMPACT The City of Buena Park determined that a Program EIR should be prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines. The environmental issues identified by the City for assessment in the Program EIR include: Land Use; Population, Employment, and Housing; Aesthetics, Light, and Glare; Traffic and Circulation; Air Quality/Climate Change; Noise; Geology and Seismic Hazards; Hydrology, Drainage, and Water Quality; Hazards and Hazardous Materials; Cultural Resources; Water Supply; Wastewater; Fire Protection; Police Protection; School Facilities; Parks and Recreation Facilities; and Solid Waste. Section 5.0, Environmental Analysis, of this Program EIR provides a description of potential environmental impacts of the and recommends mitigation measures to reduce impacts to a less than significant level, where feasible. After implementation of the recommended mitigation measures most of the significant or potentially significant impacts associated with the would be reduced to a less than significant level. However, the impacts listed below could not be feasibly mitigated and would result in a significant and unavoidable impact with implementation of the. TRAFFIC AND CIRCULATION Traffic Operations CMP Consistency Cumulative Traffic Operations Page 1-4 September 2010 Draft EIR Buena Park

6 AIR QUALITY/GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE Construction-Related Emissions Regional Operational Emissions AQMP Consistency Cumulative Construction, Operational and Greenhouse Gas Emissions NOISE Cumulative Long-Term Operational Noise PARKS AND RECREATION Parks and Recreational Facilities Cumulative Park and Recreational Facilities. 1.5 SUMMARY OF PROJECT ALTERNATIVES Section 6.0, Alternatives to the Proposed Action, analyzes three reasonable alternatives to the proposed project, and evaluates the comparative merits of each alternative. Potential environmental impacts associated with the alternatives are compared to the impacts from the proposed project. The alternatives include: No Project/No Development, No Project/Existing General Plan, and the Preferred Project with Reduced Growth Alternative. The No Project/No Development Alternative assumes that no additional development would occur during the horizon of the General Plan. As a result, the City would maintain existing land use conditions and levels of development with little to no physical changes. Any development that would occur as part of buildout of the proposed would not occur under this Alternative. By definition, this Alternative prohibits the issuance of any further building permits. This situation would void the implementation of any current or future General Plan for the City of Buena Park. This would be in direct conflict with California statutes requiring General Plans, the Subdivision Map Act, and the rights of land owners to develop their property. The No Project/Existing General Plan Alternative describes buildout of the City of Buena Park in accordance with existing Zoning and General Plan land use designations of the current 2020 General Plan (adopted in 1994). This Alternative assumes that the existing General Plan would continue to provide outdated information regarding several issues, such as land uses, traffic conditions, community noise levels, air quality data, public services and utilities levels of service, and population, employment and housing. This Alternative assumes that ultimate buildout of the existing General Plan would occur. The No Project/Existing General Plan Alternative encompasses the same geographic area as identified in the proposed. The Preferred Project with Reduced Growth Alternative assumes that the Update would be adopted; however, the anticipated growth would be reduced when compared to the proposed. Specifically, the potential growth associated with the Preferred Project with Reduced Growth Alternative would be based on the growth identified by SCAG s 2008 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), which anticipates less growth compared to Draft EIR Page 1-5 Buena Park September 2010

7 the proposed. The growth anticipated with the Preferred Project with Reduced Growth Alternative would occur at lower densities when compared to the proposed. When compared to the proposed, the Preferred Project with Reduced Growth Alternative would involve 1,031 fewer dwelling units; 3,564,450 fewer square feet of commercial uses; and 1,933,280 fewer square feet of industrial/ office/manufacturing uses. 1.6 SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES LAND USE Consistency with Relevant Federal and State Plans and Policies potential inconsistency impacts with Federal and State regulations. M-4.1; M-4.2; M-6.1; M-6.2; M- 6.3; M-6.4; M-6.5; M-6.6; M-6.7; M-6.8; M-6.9; M-6.10; M-6.11; M-7.1;M-7.2; M-7.3; M-7.4; M- 7.5; M-7.6; M-8.3; M-8.4; M- 8.5; M-8.7; M-8.8; M-8.9; M- 8.10; M-8.11; M-8.12; M-8.13; CF-6.5; CF-6.6; CF-6.7; CF-7.1; CF-7.2; CF-7.3; CF-7.4; CF-7.5; CF-7.6; CF-7.7; CF-7.8; CS-4.1; CS-4.2; CS-4.3; CS-4.4; CS- 4.5; CS-4.6; CS-4.7; CS-4.8; CS-9.2; CS-13.12; CS-14.1; CS-14.2; CS-14.3; CS-14.4; CS-15.1; CS-15.2; CS-15.3; CS-16.1; CS-16.2; CS-17.1; CS-17.2; CS-17.3; CS-17.4; CS-17.5; CS-18.1; CS-18.2; CS-18.3; CS-18.4; CS-18.5; CS-19.1; CS-19.2; CS-19.3; CS-19.4; CS-20.1; CS-20.2; CS-20.3; CS-20.4; CS-20.5; CS-20.6; CS-20.7; CS-21.1; CS-21.2; CS-21.3; CS-22.1; CS-22.2; CS M-8; M-9; M-10; M-11; M-12; M-13; M-14; M-15; M-16; M-17; M-18; M-19; M-29; CF-27; CF- 28; CF-29; CF-30; CF-31; CF- 32; CF-33; CF-34; CF-35; CF- 36; CS-32; CS-35; CS-36; CS- 37. Page 1-6 September 2010 Draft EIR Buena Park

8 Consistency with Relevant Regional Plans and Policies The proposed project Refer to Table and Table could result in inconsistencies with the goals of the Southern California Association of Government s 2008 Regional Transportation Plan and the principles and strategies of the Compass Growth Visioning Program. Consistency with Relevant Local Plans and Policies potential inconsistency impacts with local plans and policies. Land Use Compatibility Development associated with the buildout of the land use incompatibilities. Cumulative Future development resulting from implementation of the cumulative impacts related to land use. LU-1.2; LU-1.4; LU-2.2; LU-3.1; LU-6.4; LU-9.1; LU-10.1; LU- 11.1; LU-11.2; LU-11.3; LU- 11.4; LU-12.1; LU-18.1; LU- 18.2; LU-18.3; LU ADM-2; ADM-3; ADM-4; ADM- 5; LU-1; LU-2; LU-3; LU-4; LU- 5; LU-9; LU-10; LU-11; LU-12; LU-13. LU-19.4; LU-19.10; LU-19.11; LU-19.12; LU-19.20; LU-19.35; LU-19.40; LU-19.41; LU-19.44; LU-19.46; LU-19.48; LU-20.20; LU-20.24; LU-20.26; LU-20.29; LU-22.2; M-3.4; CS-15.1; CS- 15.3; SAF-1.1; SAF-4.1; SAF- 4.2; SAF-4.3; N-1.1; N-1.2; N- 1.3; N-1.4; N-1.5; N-1.6; N-3.1; N-3.2; N-3.3; N-3.4; N-3.5; N- 3.6; N-3.7; N-3.8; N-3.9; N-3.10; N-3.11; N-3.12; N-3.13; N-3.14; N-3.15; N-4.1; N-4.2; N-4.3; N- 4.4; N-4.5; N-4.8. LU-1; LU-6; N-1; N-2; N-3; N-5; N-7; N-10. Draft EIR Page 1-7 Buena Park September 2010

9 POPULATION, HOUSING, AND EMPLOYMENT Population Growth Update could induce substantial population growth in the city by proposing new homes and businesses. Cumulative The proposed General Plan Update could induce housing, population, and employment growth resulting in cumulative impacts. AESTHETICS, LIGHT, AND GLARE Visual Character Short-Term Construction activities for future development in the City could temporarily degrade the visual character of the respective development site and/or its immediate surroundings. LU-1.2; LU-1.3; LU-4.2; LU-5.1; LU-5.2; LU-5.3; LU-6.1; LU-6.2; LU-6.3; LU-6.4; LU-6.5; LU-6.6; LU-8.1; LU-14.1; LU-14.2; LU- 14.3; LU-14.4; LU LU-11; ED-5. N For future nonresidential development located in or immediately adjacent to residentially zoned properties, construction documents shall include language that requires all construction contractors to strictly control the staging of construction equipment and the cleanliness of construction equipment stored or driven beyond the limits of the construction work area. Construction equipment shall be parked and staged within the project site. Staging areas shall be screened from view from residential properties. Construction worker parking may be located off-site with approval of the City; however on-street parking of construction worker vehicles on residential streets shall be prohibited. Vehicles shall be kept clean and free of mud and dust before leaving the development site. Surrounding streets shall be swept daily and maintained free of dirt and debris. Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. Page 1-8 September 2010 Draft EIR Buena Park

10 Visual Character Long-Term Future development in the City could permanently degrade the visual character of the respective development site and/or its immediate surroundings. Light and Glare Future development in the City could create new sources of light/glare that could adversely affect views in the area. Shade and Shadows Future development in the City could create shade and shadows that could adversely affect adjacent land uses. Cumulative Future development resulting from implementation of the cumulative impacts related to aesthetics. LU-4.1; LU-4.2; LU-7.1; LU- 19.1; LU-19.4; LU-19.8; LU- 19.9; LU-19.15; LU-19.16; LU ; LU-19.42; LU-19.48; LU- 20.1; LU-20.2; LU-20.3; LU- 20.4; LU-20.5; LU-20.6; LU- 20.7; LU-20.8; LU-20.9; LU ; LU-20.11; LU-20.12; LU ; LU-20.14; LU-20.15; LU ; LU-20.17; LU-20.18; LU ; LU-20.20; LU-20.21; LU ; LU-20.23; LU-20.24; LU ; LU-20.26; LU-20.27; LU ; LU-20.29; LU-20.30; LU ; LU-20.32; LU-20.33; LU ; LU-21.1; LU-21.2; LU- 21.3; LU-21.4; LU-22.1; LU- 22.2; LU-22.3; LU-22.4; LU- 22.5; LU-23.1; LU-23.2; LU- 23.3; LU-24.1; LU-24.2; LU- 24.3; LU ADM-2; ADM-3; ADM-5; ADM- 6; ADM-7; ADM-8; ADM-10; LU- 1; LU-2; LU-4; LU-5; LU-6; LU- 7; LU-8; LU-9; LU-10; LU-11; LU-12; LU-13. Draft EIR Page 1-9 Buena Park September 2010

11 TRAFFIC AND CIRCULATION Proposed Traffic Operations Update could conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance, or policy establishing measures of effectiveness intersections. for M-1.1; M-1.2; M-1.3; M-1.4; M- 1.5; M-1.6; M-2.1; M-2.2; M-2.3; M-2.4; M-2.5; M-2.6; M-3.1; M- 3.2; M-3.3; M-3.4; M-3.5; M-5.1; M-5.2; M-5.3; M-5.4; M-6.1; M- 6.2; M-6.3; M-6.4; M-6.5; M-6.6; M-6.7; M-6.8; M-6.9; M-6.10; M- 6.11; M-7.1; M-7.2; M-7.3; M- 7.4; M-7.5; M The City shall complete intersection capacity improvements and coordinate traffic signals as necessary to improve traffic flow and implement the following recommended improvements for deficient intersections. These improvements will be added to the City s Capital Improvement Program and monitored, prioritized, and funded over time through the City s annual budgeting process. Funds may consist of City funds, grant funds, traffic impact fees, and fairshare contributions toward capacity impacts required under CEQA to mitigate project impacts for specific projects. Timing for implementation will be determined by the City s Traffic Engineer based on monitoring of operational conditions and traffic counts demonstrating the need for the improvements. Valley View Street and Artesia Boulevard. Add a second northbound leftturn lane and an exclusive southbound right-turn lane. Valley View Street and Orangethorpe Avenue. Add a fourth northbound through lane; add an exclusive northbound right-turn lane with overlap phasing; add an exclusive westbound right-turn lane and rightturn overlap phasing; and add a fourth southbound through lane. Valley View Street and La Palma Avenue. Add a Significant Unavoidable Page 1-10 September 2010 Draft EIR Buena Park

12 second westbound leftturn lane. Valley View Street and Crescent Avenue. Add an exclusive westbound right-turn lane. Valley View Street and Lincoln Avenue. Convert the southbound through/ left-turn lane to a through lane; add an exclusive southbound right-turn lane and through lane; and convert the westbound, eastbound, and north bound right turn lane to a shared through/right-turn lane. Valley View Street and Cerritos Avenue. Add a southbound right-turn lane and a third westbound through lane. Holder Street and Ball Road. Add an eastbound and westbound right-turn lane. Knott Avenue and La Palma Avenue. Add a second northbound leftturn lane; add a second westbound left-turn lane; and convert the south bound through shared right-turn lane into an exclusive right-turn lane. Knott Avenue and Crescent Avenue. Add a second eastbound leftturn lane and a second westbound left-turn lane. Knott Avenue and Lincoln Avenue. Add a second northbound left-turn lane; add a second southbound left-turn lane, and add a second westbound leftturn lane. Artesia Boulevard and I-5 Southbound On-Ramp. Install a traffic signal at this intersection. Draft EIR Page 1-11 Buena Park September 2010

13 Beach Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue. Add a second eastbound leftturn lane; add a second southbound left-turn lane; and add an exclusive westbound right-turn lane. Beach Boulevard and Malvern Avenue. Convert the existing eastbound through/right-turn shared lane to an exclusive eastbound right-turn lane; add a second exclusive eastbound right-turn lane with overlap phasing; add an exclusive northbound right-turn lane; add a second southbound leftturn lane and a fourth southbound through lane. Beach Boulevard and Stage Road. Provide right-turn overlap phasing. Beach Boulevard and Franklin Street. Add a fourth northbound through lane. Beach Boulevard and Artesia Boulevard. Add a second westbound rightturn and a right-turn overlap phase. Beach Boulevard and Auto Center Drive. Add a right-turn overlap phase for the westbound rightturn movement. Beach Boulevard and Orangethorpe Avenue (CMP Intersection). Add a fourth southbound through lane. Beach Boulevard and SR- 91 Westbound Ramps (CMP Intersection). Add an exclusive westbound right-turn lane and the addition of a fourth through lane in the north bound and southbound directions. Page 1-12 September 2010 Draft EIR Buena Park

14 Consistency with the Congestion Management Program M-2.1; M-2.2; M-2.3; M-3.2; M- Update could exceed 3.3; M-5.4. standards established by the orange county M-3; M-4. Congestion Management Program. Design Features or Incompatible Uses inadequate design features or incompatible uses. Emergency Access inadequate emergency access. CF-7; CF-10. Pedestrian and Transit Facilities Update would not conflict with the performance of existing and/or planned transit systems serving the area and/or conflict with adopted transit, bicycle, or pedestrian policies, plans, or programs. M-1.6; M-9.1; M-9.2; M-9.3; M- 9.4; M-9.5; M-9.6; CF-2.8; CF CF-7; CF-10. M-1.2; M-1.4; M-3.2; M-3.3; CF- 2.8; CF-2.9. LU-2.4; LU-4.3; LU-14.2; LU- 14.3; LU-14.4; LU-15.1; LU- 15.2; LU-15.3; LU-15.4; LU LU-19.1; LU-19.2; LU-19.3; LU-19.15; LU-19.16; LU-19.17; LU-19.18; LU-19.19; LU-19.22; LU-19.23; LU-19.25; LU-19.26; LU-20.3; LU-20.8; LU-20.9; LU ; LU-23.1; M-4.1; M-4.2; M-6.1; M-6.2; M-6.3; M-6.4; M- 6.5; M-6.6; M-6.7; M-6.8; M-6.9; Beach Boulevard and SR- 91 Eastbound Ramps (CMP Intersection). Add a fourth southbound through lane. Beach Boulevard and La Palma Avenue (CMP Intersection). Add an exclusive southbound right-turn lane with overlap phasing; add a second eastbound leftturn lane; and add an exclusive westbound right-turn lane, a second westbound left-turn lane, and a fourth westbound through lane. Refer to Mitigation Measure with the with the with the Significant Unavoidable Draft EIR Page 1-13 Buena Park September 2010

15 Cumulative The proposed General Plan Update could induce traffic growth resulting in cumulatively significant traffic and circulation impacts. AIR QUALITY Short-Term Construction Emissions Citywide construction activities under the a considerable increase of criteria pollutants, and thus, may violate air quality standards. M-6.10; M-6.11; M-7.1; M-7.2; M-7.3; M-7.4; M-7.5; M-7.6; M- 8.1; M-8.2; M-8.3; M-8.4; M-8.5; M-8.6; M-8.7; M-8.8; M-8.9; M- 8.10; M-8.11; M-8.12; M LU-8; M-8; M-9; M-10; M-11; M- 12; M-13; M-14; M-15; M-16; M- 17; M-18; M-19; M-29. CS-14.1; CS-14.2; CS-14.3; CS Long-Term Mobile and Stationary Source Emissions an overall increase in mobile and stationary source emissions within the City, which may exceed South Coast Air Quality Management District air quality standards. CS-15.1; CS-15.2; CS-15.3; CS-16.1; CS-16.2; CS-17.1; CS-17.2; CS-17.3; CS-17.4; CS-17.5; CS-18.1; CS-18.2; CS-18.3; CS-18.4; CS-18.5; CS-19.1; CS-19.2; CS-19.3; CS-19.4; CS-20.1; CS-20.2; CS-20.3; CS-20.4; CS-20.5; CS-20.6; CS-20.7; M-6.1; M- 6.2; M-6.3; M-6.4; M-6.5; M-6.6; M-6.7; M-6.8; M-6.9; M-6.10; M- 6.11; M-7.1; M-7.2; M-7.3; M- 7.4; M-7.5; M-7.6; M-8.1; M-8.2; M-8.3; M-8.4; M-8.5; M-8.6; M- 8.7; M-8.8; M-8.9; M-8.10; M- 8.11; M-8.12; M CS-34; M-3; M-4; M-5; M-7; M- 8; M-9; M-10; M-11; M-12; M- 13; M-14; M-15; M-16; M-17; M- 18; M-19; M-29. Refer to Plan Update Policies. Significant Significant Significant Unavoidable Unavoidable Unavoidable Page 1-14 September 2010 Draft EIR Buena Park

16 Odor an overall increase in odors within the city. Carbon Monoxide Hotspots an overall increase in carbon monoxide hotspot emissions within the city, which may exceed South Coast Air Quality Management District air quality standards. Consistency with Regional Plans The proposed General Plan Update may conflict with or hinder implementation of the Southern California Association of Government s Regional Comprehensive Plan Guidelines and the South Coast Air Quality Management District s Air Quality Management Plan. Greenhouse Gas Emissions proposed project could generate Greenhouse Gas Emissions that may have a significant impact on the environment and could conflict with an applicable greenhouse gas reduction plan, policy, or regulation. CS-15.3; CS-17.3; CS-17.4; CS-18.1; CS-18.2; CS-18.3; CS-18.4; CS-20.4; M-7.3; M CS-42; CS-45. CS-16.1; CS-16.2; CS-17.2; CS-19.2; M-6.1; M-6.2; M-6.3; M-6.4; M-6.5; M-6.8; M-6.10; M- 6.11; M-7.1; M-7.4. M-3; M-4; M-5; M-7. of the proposed LU-6.5; LU-8.1; LU-9.1; LU- 19.1; LU-19.33; LU-19.47; LU- 23.2; M-6.1; M-6.2; M-6.3; M- 6.4; M-6.5; M-6.6; M-6.7; M-7.2; M-7.3; M-6.8; M-6.9; M-6.10; M- 6.11; M-7.1; M-7.2; M-7.3; M- 7.4; M-7.5; M-7.6; M-8.1; M-8.2; M-8.3; M-8.4; M-8.5; M-8.6; M- 8.7; M-8.8; M-8.9; M-8.10; M- 8.11; M-8.12; M-8.13; CF-4.2; CF-4.10; CF-4.11; CF-4.12; CF- 4.14; CS-6.1; CS-7.1; CS-8.1; CS-8.2; CS-9.2; CS-9.4; CS- 9.5; CS-10.1; CS-10.2; CS-10.3; CS-10.4; CS-10.5; CS-10.6; CS-11.1; CS-11.2; CS-11.3; CS-12.1; CS-12.2; CS-12.4; CS-13.1; CS-13.2; CS-13.3; The City of Buena Park shall prepare and implement a Climate Action Plan within 24 months of adoption of the General Plan Update. The Climate Action Plan shall be prepared pursuant to Conservation and Sustainability Element Policies CS-22.1 and 22.2 and Implementation Measure CS-35 to direct its community-level GHG emission reduction efforts. The Climate Action Plan shall be a fully enforceable document that establishes emissions reductions targets and identifies and quantifies Significant Unavoidable Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. Draft EIR Page 1-15 Buena Park September 2010

17 Cumulative Regional air quality emissions resulting from operational buildout of the Update could impact regional air quality levels on a cumulatively considerable basis. NOISE Short-Term Construction Noise Construction-related activities resulting from implementation of the Update could generate noise levels in excess of established standards. CS-13.4; CS-13.5; CS-13.6; CS-13.7; CS-13.8; CS-13.9; CS-13.10; CS-13.11; CS-16.1; CS-16.2; CS-17.3; CS-17.4; CS-18.1; CS-18.2; CS-18.3; CS-18.4; CS-18.5; CS-19.1; CS-19.2; CS-19.3; CS-19.4; CS-20.1; CS-20.2; CS-20.3; CS-20.4; CS-20.5; CS-20.6; CS-20.7; CS-21.3; CS-21.1; CS-21.2; CS-22.1; CS-22.2; CS-22.3; CS-23.1; CS-23.2; CS-23.3; CS-23.4; CS-23.5; CS-23.6; CS-23.7; CS-23.8; CS M-7; M-8; M-9; M-10; M-11; M- 12; M-13; M-14; M-15; M-16; M- 17; M-18; M-19; M-29; CF-21; CF-22; CF-26; CS-1; CS-2; CS- 3; CS-4; CS-5; CS-6; CS-7; CS- 8; CS-9; CS-10; CS-11; CS-35; CS-36; CS-37; CS-41; CS-45; CS-47; CS-48; CS-49; CS-50; CS-51; CS-52; CS-53; CS-54; CS-55. of the proposed N-2.1; N-2.2; N-2.4. N-1; N-3; N-4; N-5; N-7; N-8; N- 9. strategies and measures the City will undertake to reach its targets. The Climate Action Plan shall also include a climate change preparedness analysis to address City adaptation to climate change. The City shall monitor and report on progress toward the emissions reduction targets on a periodic basis. The Climate Action Plan shall be accompanied by a certified environmental document Project applicants shall require by contract specifications that the following construction best management practices (BMPs) be implemented by contractors to reduce construction noise levels: Ensure that construction equipment is properly muffled according to industry standards and be in good working condition. Place noise-generating construction equipment Significant Unavoidable Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. Page 1-16 September 2010 Draft EIR Buena Park

18 and locate construction staging areas away from sensitive uses, where feasible. Schedule high noiseproducing activities between the hours of 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM to minimize disruption on sensitive uses. Implement noise attenuation measures to the extent feasible, which may include, but are not limited to, temporary noise barriers or noise blankets around stationary construction noise sources. Use electric air compressors and similar power tools rather than diesel equipment, where feasible. Construction-related equipment, including heavy-duty equipment, motor vehicles, and portable equipment, shall be turned off when not in use for more than 30 minutes. Construction hours, allowable workdays, and the phone number of the job superintendent shall be clearly posted at all construction entrances to allow for surrounding owners and residents to contact the job superintendent. If the City or the job superintendent receives a complaint, the superintendent shall investigate, take appropriate corrective action, and report the action taken to the reporting party. Contract specifications shall be included in the proposed Draft EIR Page 1-17 Buena Park September 2010

19 project construction documents, which shall be reviewed by the City prior to issuance of a grading permit. Construction-related activities resulting from implementation of the Update could generate or expose persons or structures to excessive ground-borne vibration. of the proposed Long-Term Operational Future noise levels associated with N-1.1; N-1.2; N-1.3; N-1.4; N- implementation of the 1.5; N-1.6; N-3.1; N-3.2; N-3.3; Update could contribute to an exceedance of the N-3.4; N-3.5; N-3.6; N-3.7; N- 3.8; N-3.9; N-3.10; N-3.11; N- 3.12; N-3.13; N-3.14; N-3.15; N- City s noise standards 4.1; N-4.2; N-4.3; N-4.4; N-4.5; resulting in potential N-4.6; N-4.7; N-5.1; N-5.2; N- noise impacts to sensitive receptors. 5.3; N-5.4; N-5.5; N-5.6; N-5.7; N-5.8; N-5.9; N-5.10; N-5.11; N- 5.12; N-5.13; N-6.1; N-6.2; N- 6.3; N Project applicants shall require by contract specifications that heavily loaded trucks used during construction would be routed away from residential streets to the extent feasible. Contract specifications shall be included in the proposed project construction documents, which shall be reviewed by the City prior to issuance of a grading permit Project applicants shall require by contract specifications that construction staging areas along with the operation of earthmoving equipment within the City would be located as far away from vibration and noise sensitive sites as possible. Should construction activities take place within 25 feet of an occupied structure, a project specific vibration impact analysis shall be conducted. Contract specifications shall be included in the proposed project construction documents, which shall be reviewed by the City prior to issuance of a grading permit. Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. Page 1-18 September 2010 Draft EIR Buena Park

20 N-1; N-2; N-3; N-4; N-5; N-6; N- 7; N-8; N-9; N-10. Cumulative Short-Term Construction Noise Cumulative short-term construction noise as a result of implementation of the proposed General Plan Update could result in cumulatively considerable impacts. Cumulative Long-Term Operational Cumulative long-term operational noise as a result of implementation of the proposed General Plan Update could result in cumulatively considerable impacts. GEOLOGY AND SEISMIC HAZARDS Strong Seismic Ground Shaking Update could expose people and structures to potential substantial adverse effects involving strong seismic ground shaking. SAF-1.1; SAF-1.2; SAF-1.3; SAF-1.4; SAF-1.5. SAF-1; SAF-2; SAF-5; SAF-17; SAF-18. Seismic-Related Ground Failure Update could expose people and structures to potential substantial adverse effects involving seismic-related ground failure (i.e., liquefaction and lateral spreading, differential settlement, and earthquake-induced slope failure). Soil Erosion CF-6.5; CF-6.6; CF-7.1; CF-7.6. substantial soil erosion or CF-32; CF-33; CF-34; CF-35; the loss of topsoil. SAF-9. No mitigation measures are available. Significant Unavoidable Draft EIR Page 1-19 Buena Park September 2010

21 Unstable Geologic Units and Expansive Soils Proposed General Plan Update could expose people and structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including risk to life or property, involving unstable geologic units (slopes) and expansive soils. Cumulative Future development resulting from implementation of the cumulative impacts related to seismic, geologic, and soil conditions. HYDROLOGY, DRAINAGE, AND WATER QUALITY Short-Term Construction Water Quality Grading, excavation, and construction activities CF-6.5; CF-7.1; CF-7.6; CF-7.7; associated with the CF-7.8. Update could significantly CF-32; CF-35. impact water quality due to erosion and transport of exposed soils. Long-Term Water Quality significant long-term impacts on the quality of stormwater and urban runoff, subsequently impacting water quality. Groundwater Depletion Development associated with implementation of the proposed General Plan Update could significantly deplete groundwater supplies and interfere with groundwater recharge. CF-6.5; CF-6.6; CF-6.7; CF-7.1; CF-7.2; CF-7.3; CF-7.4; CF-7.8. CF-27; CF-28; CF-29; CF-30; CF-31; CF-35 CF-4.2; CF-4.4; CF-4.7; CF-4.8; CF-4.10; CF-4.11; CF-4.12; CF- 4.13; CF-4.14; CS-4.8; CS-23.2; CS-23.3; CS-23.4; CS CF-16; CF-17; CF-18; CF- 19; CF-20; CF-21; CF-22; CS- 52. Page 1-20 September 2010 Draft EIR Buena Park

22 Drainage and Runoff Development associated with implementation of the proposed General Plan Update could alter existing drainage patterns, increasing the amount of runoff which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm drainage systems. CF-6.1; CF-6.2; CF-6.3; CF-6.4; CF-6.7; CF-6.8; CF-6.9; CF- 6.10; CF-6.11; CF-6.12; CF-7.5. CF-27; CF-31; CF-33; CF-34. Risk Involving Flooding Future development resulting from CF-6.1; CF-6.2; CF-6.3; CF-6.8; implementation of the CF-6.9; CF-6.10; SAF-2.1; SAF- 2.2; SAF-2.3; SAF-2.4; SAF-2.5; could place housing or SAF-2.6. structures within a 100- year flood hazard and/or expose people or structures to a significant risk involving flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam. Cumulative Development associated Refer to the policies and with the proposed implementation measures of the and Proposed cumulative projects could result in cumulative impacts related to hydrology and water quality. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Routine Transport, Use, or Disposal of Hazardous Materials Future development in the City could create a SAF-4.1; SAF-4.2; SAF-4.3; significant hazard to the SAF-4.4; SAF-4.5; SAF-4.6; public and the SAF-4.7. environment through the routine transport, use, or SAF-9; SAF -10; SAF-13; SAFdisposal of hazardous 15; SAF-16; SAF-19; SAF-20. materials Prior to approval of project tract maps, the project owner/developer(s) shall be required to coordinate with the City of Buena Park Public Works Department to determine requirements necessary to mitigate impacts to drainage improvements required to accommodate storage volumes and flood protection for existing and future runoff. Proposed projects shall implement mitigation measures, if required, to the satisfaction of the City of Buena Park Public Works Director. Refer to Mitigation Measure Refer to Mitigation Measure No additional mitigation measures are required. Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. Draft EIR Page 1-21 Buena Park September 2010

23 Construction-Related Accidental Release of Hazardous Materials Short-term construction Prior to issuance of activities in accordance SAF-3.1; SAF-3.2; SAF-3.3. a Grading Permit, a Phase I with the proposed Environmental Site SAF-1; SAF-2; SAF-3; SAF-4; could create a significant SAF-17; SAF-18. hazard to the public or environment through accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials. Assessment shall be prepared in accordance with ASTM Standards and Standards and Practices for AAI, in order to investigate the potential existence of site contamination. Any site specific uses shall be analyzed according to the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (i.e., auto service stations, agricultural lands, etc.). The Phase I Environmental Site Assessment shall identify Specific Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) (i.e., asbestos containing materials, leadbased paints, polychlorinated biphenyls, etc), oil wells, which may require remedial activities prior to construction. Impact with Mitigation Incorporated Prior to potential remedial excavation and grading activities, impacted areas shall be cleared of all maintenance equipment and materials (e.g., solvents, grease, waste-oil), construction materials, miscellaneous stockpiled debris (e.g., scrap metal, pallets, storage bins, construction parts), above ground storage tanks, surface trash, piping, excess vegetation and other deleterious materials. These materials shall be removed off-site and properly disposed of at an approved disposal facility. Once removed, a visual inspection of the areas beneath the removed materials shall be performed. Any stained soils observed underneath the removed Page 1-22 September 2010 Draft EIR Buena Park

24 materials shall be sampled. In the event concentrations of materials are detected above regulatory cleanup levels during demolition or construction activities, the project Applicant shall comply with the following measures in accordance with Federal, State, and local requirements: Excavation and disposal at a permitted, off-site facility; On-site remediation, if necessary; or Other measures as deemed appropriate by the Orange County Health Care Agency or Orange County Fire Authority Prior to structural demolition/renovation activities, should these activities occur, a Certified Environmental Professional shall confirm the presence or absence of ACM s and LBPs. Should ACMs or LBPs be present, demolition materials containing ACMs and/or LBPs shall be removed and disposed of at an appropriate permitted facility Due to the Railroad that traverses the City, the presence of gasoline, diesel, and/or creosote within surface soils in the railroad right-of-way is likely. Any construction in which the soil around the railway is to be disturbed shall be conducted under the purview of the local regulatory agency to identify proper handling procedures. Once the soil around the railway has been removed, a visual inspection of the areas beneath and around the Draft EIR Page 1-23 Buena Park September 2010

25 removed area shall be performed. Any stained soils observed underneath the area shall be sampled. Results of the sampling (if necessary) will indicate the level of remediation efforts that may be required (if necessary). Long-Term Accidental Release of Hazardous Materials Operations of future Refer to Policies and development within the City in accordance with outlined above. the proposed General Plan Update could create a significant hazard to the public or environment through accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials. Hazardous Materials in Proximity to a School Future development within the City could emit SAF-12. or handle hazardous emissions within onequarter mile of an existing school. Hazards Material Sites Future development within the City could be located on a hazardous materials site creating a significant hazard to the public or the environment. Refer to Policies and outlined above Areas of exposed soils within Caltrans right-ofway that would be disturbed during excavation/grading activities shall be sampled and tested for lead prior to ground disturbance activities on a project-by-project basis, so that any special handling, treatment, or disposal provisions associated with aerially deposited lead may be included in construction documents (if aerially deposited lead is present). required, beyond compliance with the Refer to through Refer to through Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. Page 1-24 September 2010 Draft EIR Buena Park

26 Airport Hazards Future development within the City could LU result in a safety hazard involving Fullerton Municipal Airport or Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos for people residing or working in the project area. Emergency Evacuation Plan Future development Refer to Policies and within the City could interfere with an adopted outlined above. emergency response plan or evacuation plan. required, beyond compliance with the Prior to construction, future developers shall prepare a Traffic Control Plan for implementation during the construction phase, as deemed necessary by the City Traffic Engineer. The Plan may include the following provisions, among others: At least one unobstructed lane shall be maintained in both directions on surrounding roadways. At any time only a single lane is available, the developer shall provide a temporary traffic signal, signal carriers (i.e., flagpersons), or other appropriate traffic controls to allow travel in both directions. If construction activities require the complete closure of a roadway segment, the developer shall provide appropriate signage indicating detours/alternative routes The City Planning Department shall consult with the City s Police Department to disclose temporary closures and alternative travel routes, in order to ensure adequate access for Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. Draft EIR Page 1-25 Buena Park September 2010

27 Cumulative Future development Refer to Policies and resulting from implementation of the outlined above. could result in significant impacts involving hazards and hazardous materials. CULTURAL RESOURCES Historical Resources Future development in the City could adversely LU-19.35; LU-20.22; LU-22.5; impact the significance of CS-1.1; CS-1.2; CS-1.3; CSa historical resource. 1.4; CS-1.5; CS-1.6; CS-1.7; CS-2.1; CS-2.2; CS-2.3. LU-6; CS-12; CS-13; CS-14; CS-15; CS-16; CS-17; CS-18; CS-19; CS-20; CS-21; CS-22. Archaeological Resources Future development in the City could adversely CS-3.1 impact the significance of an archaeological CS-23; CS-24; CS-25; CS-26; resource. CS-29. Paleontological Resources Future development in the City could directly or indirectly impact a unique paleontological resource or site. Human Remains Future development in the City could disturb human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries. Cumulative Future development resulting from implementation of the cumulative impacts related to cultural resources or human remains. CS-27; CS-28. Refer to Policies and outlined above. Refer to Policies and outlined above. emergency vehicles when construction of future projects would result in temporary land or roadway closures. Refer to mitigation measures through with the with with with with Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. Page 1-26 September 2010 Draft EIR Buena Park

28 WATER SUPPLY Water Supply and Distribution Buildout of the City of Buena Park in accordance with the increased demand for water supplies and infrastructure within the City. Cumulative Buildout of the City of Buena Park in accordance with the cumulative impacts to water resources including increased demand for water supplies and infrastructure within the City. WASTEWATER Buildout of the City of Buena Park in accordance with the Update would result in increased demand of sewer services within the City. Cumulative The proposed General Plan Update along with related cumulative projects could result in a significant cumulative impact to wastewater service and facilities. FIRE PROTECTION Fire Protection Services Buildout of the City of Buena Park in accordance with the the need for additional fire facilities. CF-4.1; CF-4.2; CF-4.3; CF-4.4; CF-4.5; CF-4.6; CF-4.7; CF-4.8; CF-4.9; CF-4.10; CF-4.11; CF- 4.12; CF-4.13; CF-4.14; CS-4.8; CS CF-16; CF-17; CF-18; CF-19; CF-20; CF-21; CF-22; CF-23; CS-52. CF-5.1; CF-5.2; CF-5.3; CF-5.4; CF-5.5; CF-5.6; CF-5.7. CF-24; CF-25; CF-26. CF-2.1; CF-2.2; CF-2.3; CF-2.4; CF-2.5; CF-2.6; CF-2.7; CF-2.8; CF-2.9; SAF-3.1; SAF-3.2; SAF CF-7; CF-8; CF-9; CF-10; CF- 11; CF-12; SAF-4. with with with the with the with the Draft EIR Page 1-27 Buena Park September 2010

29 Cumulative Development associated with the proposed project and cumulative development could result in cumulatively considerable impacts to fire protection facilities. POLICE PROTECTION Police Protection Services Buildout of the City of Buena Park in accordance with the the need for additional police facilities. Cumulative cumulative impacts associated with police services and create the need for additional police facilities. SCHOOL FACILITIES School Facilities Buildout of Buena Park in accordance with the adverse physical impacts to school district facilities serving the City. Cumulative Development associated with the proposed and other related cumulative projects could result in cumulatively considerable impacts to school facilities serving Buena Park. CF-1.1; CF-1.2; CF-1.3; CF-1.4; CF-1.5; CF-1.6; CF-1.7; CF-1.8; CF-1.9. CF-1; CF-2; CF-3; CF-4; CF-5; CF-6. CF-3.1; CF-3.2 CF-13. with the with the with the Prior to the issuance of certificate of occupancy, individual project applicants shall submit evidence to the City of Buena Park that legally required school impact mitigation fees have been paid per the mitigation established by the applicable school district. Refer to Mitigation Measure No additional mitigation measures are required. Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. Page 1-28 September 2010 Draft EIR Buena Park

30 PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES Parks and Recreation Facilities significant impacts to the availability of adequate parkland and recreational facilities within Buena Park. Cumulative Development associated with the proposed and cumulative development could result in cumulatively considerable impacts to parks and recreational facilities. SOLID WASTE Landfill Capacity would result in demands to local landfills in exceedance of current capacity constraints. Cumulative Impact Future development resulting from implementation of the cumulative impacts related to solid waste disposal services and landfill disposal capacity. OSR-1.1; OSR-1.2; OSR-1.3; OSR-1.5; OSR-1.6; OSR-1.8; OSR-1.9; OSR-2.1; OSR-2.2; OSR-2.3; OSR-2.4; OSR-2.5; OSR-2.6; OSR-2.7; OSR-3.1; OSR-3.2; OSR-3.3; OSR-3.4; OSR-3.5; OSR-4.1; OSR-4.2; OSR-4.3; OSR-4.4; OSR-4.5; OSR-4.6; OSR-4.7. OSR-1; OSR-2; OSR-3; OSR-4; OSR-5; OSR-6; OSR-7; OSR-8; OSR-9; OSR-10; OSR-11; OSR-12; OSR-13; OSR-14; OSR-15. CS-10.1; CS-10.2; CS-10.3; CS-10.4; CS-10.5; CS-10.6; CS-11.1; CS-11.2; CS-12.1; CS-12.2; CS-12.3; CS CS-38; CS-39; CS-40; CS-41; CS-42; CS-43; CS-44; CS-45; CS-46; CS-47. with the with the with the with the Draft EIR Page 1-29 Buena Park September 2010

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