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RES-2012-159 RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -159 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING AND ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2010 -00482 PERTAINING TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN. (DEV2010- 00044) WHEREAS, the Anaheim City Council ( "City Council ") did adopt the Anaheim General Plan by Resolution No. 69R -644, showing the general description and extent of possible future development within the City; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 18.68 of the Anaheim Municipal Code, provisions of the General Plan may be amended whenever the public necessity and convenience and the general welfare require such amendment when adopted by a resolution of the City Council in the manner prescribed by law; and, WHEREAS, the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan area includes 581 gross acres of the 1,078 -acre Anaheim Resort, located generally west of Interstate 5, south of Vermont Avenue, east of Walnut Street and north of Chapman Avenue, designated on the Anaheim General Plan Land Use Plan for Commercial Recreation land uses; and, WHEREAS, in 1993, the City Council approved The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan and EIR, a proposal for approximately 489.7 acres in The Anaheim Resort to develop an international multi -day resort including a second theme park, hotel rooms, internal transportation systems, public parking facilities, administrative offices and ongoing modification of the existing Disneyland theme park. In 1994, the City Council subsequently approved the Hotel Circle Specific Plan to provide for the development of up to 969 hotel rooms on approximately 6.8 acres in the Anaheim Resort; and WHEREAS, in 1994, the City Council adopted the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan to provide a long -range comprehensive plan for future development of approximately 549.5 acres surrounding The Disneyland Resort and Hotel Circle. The Anaheim Resort Specific Plan includes zoning and development standards, design guidelines, a streetscape program, and a public facilities plan, intended to maximize the area's potential, guide future development, and ensure a balance between growth and infrastructure. The Anaheim Resort Specific Plan permits the development of hotel, convention, retail, and other visitor - serving uses as well as the infra- structure improvements that are needed to support future development. Since the adoption of the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan, proposed modifications to the specific plan have included 13 amendments and 6 adjustments, which have expanded the total acreage of the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan area to 581.3 acres; and, WHEREAS, in support of the adoption of the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan and The Anaheim Resort Identity and Public Realm Landscape Programs, City Council certified MEIR No. 313. Since being certified in 1994, two validation reports have been prepared (1999 and 2004) to evaluate the continued relevance and accuracy of MEIR No. 313; and WHEREAS, on May 25, 2004, the City Council, by its Resolution No. 2004 -95, adopted a comprehensive update to the General Plan for the City of Anaheim; and WHEREAS, on November 5, 2012, the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim (herein referred to as the "Planning Commission ") did hold a public hearing, notice of said public hearing having been duly given as required by law and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.60 of the Anaheim Municipal Code, to hear and consider evidence and testimony concerning the contents and sufficiency of Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report No. 2008 -00340 ( "EIR No. 2008 - 00340 "), which has been prepared to analyze the potential environmental impacts associated with proposed Amendment No. 14 to the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan (Specific Plan Amendment No. 2010- 00060). As proposed, Amendment No. 14 to the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan (Specific Plan Amendment No. 2010 - 00060) would permit the maximum build -out of the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan area by up to 406,359 square feet of convention center space, 180,000 square feet of commercial development, 900 hotel rooms, and 40,000 square feet of hotel meeting/ballroom space (the "Proposed Project "); and, WHEREAS, the Proposed Project is intended to streamline development standards, guidelines and requirements to reduce redundancy within and between the Anaheim General Plan, Anaheim Resort Specific Plan, Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code, Ordinance No. 5454, and The Anaheim Resort Identity and Public Realm Landscape Programs and reflect current conditions within The Anaheim Resort; and, WHEREAS, Amendment No. 14 to the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan (Specific Plan Amendment No. 2010 - 00060) is proposed in conjunction with General Plan Amendment No. 2010- 00482, Zoning Code Amendment No. 2010 - 00093, Amendment No. 2 to the Anaheim Resort Identity Program (Miscellaneous Case No. 2010 - 00478), Amendment No. 5 to The Anaheim Resort Public Realm Landscape Program (Miscellaneous Case No. 2010 - 00479), Amendment to Ordinance No. 5454 (Miscellaneous Case No. 2010- 00484), and a Water Supply Assessment (Miscellaneous Case No. 2010- 00421) (collectively referred to herein as the "Entitlements "); and, WHEREAS, proposed General Plan Amendment No. 2010 -00482 would amend "Table LU -4: General Plan Density Provisions for Specific Areas of the City" of the Land Use Element of the General Plan Land, as shown in Exhibit A attached to this Resolution and incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, the proposed Entitlements will not change the types of land uses permitted within the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan area or significantly modify the associated development standards; and, WHEREAS, at said public hearing, the Planning Commission also heard and considered evidence and testimony for and against the Entitlements and the Proposed Project, as a whole, and made findings in connection therewith; and, -2- WHEREAS, by the adoption of its Resolution No. PC2012 -080 on November 5, 2012, the Planning Commission recommended that this City Council certify EIR No. 2008- 00340, including the adoption of Findings and a Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring Program 85C, and determine that EIR No. 2008 -00340 fully complies with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, and is adequate to serve as the environmental documentation for the Proposed Project and Entitlements; and, WHEREAS, by the adoption of its Resolution No. PC2012 -081 on November 5, 2012, the Planning Commission found and determined as follows with respect to General Plan Amendment No. 2010 - 00482: 1. That proposed General Plan Amendment No. 2010 -00482 maintains the internal consistency of the General Plan, as the proposed modifications to the General Plan are consistent with the goals and policies set forth in the General Plan for the Commercial Recreation land use designation and The Anaheim Resort, as outlined in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and 2. That proposed General Plan Amendment No. 2010 -00482 would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City in that the proposed amendment to the General Plan would not change the Commercial- Recreation land use designation; and 3. That proposed General Plan Amendment No. 2010 -00482 would maintain the balance of land uses within the City, in that the proposed amendment would increase the maximum development intensity allowed for the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan area to provide for an expansion of the Anaheim Convention Center and associated facilities, consistent with the Commercial Recreation Land Use Designation; and 4. The General Plan Land Use Map is unchanged, as the boundaries of the Commercial Recreation Land Use Designation have not been modified. WHEREAS, pursuant to the above findings and by adoption of its Resolution No. PC2012 -081 on November 5, 2012, the Planning Commission recommended that this City Council approve General Plan Amendment No. 2010 - 00482; and WHEREAS, upon receipt of said Resolutions Nos. PC2012 -080 and PC2012 -081, summary of evidence, report of findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, the City Council did fix the 18th day of December, 2012, as the time, and the City Council Chamber in the Civic Center, as the place, for a public hearing on the Proposed Project, including the Entitlements, and for the purpose of considering Final EIR No. 2008 - 00340, and did give notice thereof in the manner and as provided by law; and, WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments (if any) of all persons desiring to be heard, the City Council considered all factors relating to the Proposed Project, including potential environmental impacts addressed in Final -3- EIR No. 2008 - 00340, the recommendations of the Planning Commission, the Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring Program No. 85C; and, WHEREAS, this City Council has heretofore certified Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report No. 2008 -00340 for the Proposed Project, including the Entitlements, and concurrently adopted Findings and a Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring Program 85C as the mitigation- monitoring program for the Proposed Project and the Entitlements; and, WHEREAS, the City Council does find and determine that General Plan Amendment No. 2010 - 00481, as described above, should be approved, and that the evidence presented shows that all of the conditions exist, as set forth in Subsection .030 of Section 18.68.050 of the Anaheim Municipal Code, based upon the findings approved and adopted by the Planning Commission in its Resolution No. PC2012 -081, as follows: 1. That the evidence presented substantiates the need for an amendment to the Anaheim General Plan and that the proposed amendment maintains the internal consistency of the General Plan as the proposed modifications to "Table LU -4: General Plan Density Provisions for Specific Areas of the City" of the Land Use Element of the General Plan, as shown in Exhibit A attached to this Resolution, are consistent with the goals and policies set forth in the General Plan for the PR (Public Recreation) land use designation and The Anaheim Resort, as outlined in Exhibit B attached hereto; 2. The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City in that the proposed amendment to the General Plan would not change the Commercial- Recreation land use designation; 3. The proposed amendment would maintain the balance of land uses within the City in that the proposed amendment would increase the maximum development intensity allowed for the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan area to provide for an expansion of the Anaheim Convention Center and associated facilities, consistent with the Commercial Recreation Land Use Designation; and 4. The General Plan Land Use Map will remain unchanged, as the boundaries of the Commercial Recreation Land Use Designation have not been modified. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Anaheim that General Plan Amendment No. 2010 -00481 be, and the same is hereby, approved to amend "Table LU -4: General Plan Density Provisions for Specific Areas of the City" of the Land Use Element of the Anaheim General Plan, as shown in Exhibit A attached hereto. -4- THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Anaheim this 18th day of December , 2012, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Tait, Council Members Brandman, Eastman, Kring and Murray NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None CITY OF ANAHEIM MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ATTEST: 'Alit O. '1r CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF A AHEIM 92686 -5- EXHIBIT "A" The proposed General Plan Amendment would amend General Plan Land Use Element "Table LU -4: General Plan Density Provisions for Specific Areas of the City" to clarify the permitted amount of development in the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan area, including the proposed increase in the permitted amount of development within the PR (Public Recreation) District. Deleted wording is shown in stiketlifeugh; new wording is shown in bold. TABLE LU -4: GENERAL PLAN DENSITY PROVISIONS FOR SPECIFIC AREAS OF THE CITY Location General Plan Land Use Designations Permitted Density The Mountain Park Low Medium Hillside Density 485 Area Residential (Up to 6 du/ac) Low Medium Density Residential 2,015 (Up to 16 du/ac) (Up to 2,500 dwelling units) Area "A" (Parcel Map Low - Medium Density Residential Up to 140 dwelling units 94 -205) The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan (SP 92- Commercial Recreation See Note No. 1 on next page. 1) Area The Anaheim Resort® Specific Plan (SP 92- Commercial Recreation See Note No. 2 on next page. 2) Area Hotel Circle Specific Commercial Recreation The Hotel Circle Specific Plan allows for a Plan (SP 93 -1) Area master planned hotel project including up to 969 hotel rooms and integrated guest oriented amenities including full- service restaurants, conference room/banquet facilities, pool and spa areas, tour bus /shuttle facilities, and pedestrian promenades and plaza areas with comprehensive landscaping. The Platinum Triangle Mixed -Use Area Residential 18,909 dwelling units Commercial 4,909,682 square feet Office 9,862,166 square feet Institutional 1,500,000 square feet Office -High and Office -Low 4,478,356 square feet - Institutional 3.0 FAR Industrial 0.5 FAR Open Space 0.1 FAR *The maximum FAR for properties designated Office - Low is 0.5; the maximum FAR for properties designated Office -High is 2.0 The Stonegate Low Density Residential Up to 35 dwelling units Development Area TABLE LU-4: GENERAL PLAN DENSITY PROVISIONS FOR SPECIFIC AREAS OF THE CITY (CONTINUED) Note No. 1: The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan provides for the development of an approximate 489.7 acre international multi -day vacation designation resort including ongoing modifications to the Disneyland theme park, the development of a new theme park, additional hotels and entertainment areas, administrative office facilities, new public and private parking facilities, and an internal transportation system. This development is within five planning Districts (Theme Park, Hotel, Parking, Future Expansion and District A) and a C -R Overlay, which 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 Disneyland Resort Specific Plan also identifies maximum development density designations for hotel /motel development in the Hotel District (up to 5,600 hotel rooms for the entire District with up to 1,000 hotel rooms transferable to the Theme Park District), in District A (the maximum number of units permitted would be 75 hotel /motel rooms per gross acre or 75 hotel /motel rooms per parcel existing on June 29, 1993, whichever is greater) and the C -R Overlay (the maximum number of units permitted on a parcel would be the following: 1) for parcels designated Low Density — up to 50 hotel rooms per gross acre or 75 rooms, whichever is greater; and 2) for parcels designated Medium Density — up to 75 hotel rooms per gross acre or 75 rooms, whichever is greater; provided that for those parcels that are developed with hotel /motel rooms which exceeded the maximum density designation, the number of rooms existing on the date of adoption of The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan Ordinance may be rebuilt or modified at their existing density.) It should be noted that accessory uses may be developed as well as other visitor - serving commercial /retail and restaurant uses along with these hotel /motel uses. The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan also provides for the development of the Anaheim GardenWalk project pursuant to the Anaheim GardenWalk Overlay at the following density and subject to the approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 4078, as amended, to permit the following: up to 569,750 square feet of specialty retail, restaurants, and entertainment uses, including movie theaters; 1,628 hotel rooms /suites (including up to 500 vacation ownership units) and 278,817 square feet of hotel accessory uses; a transportation center, and 4,800 parking spaces. The Anaheim GardenWalk Overlay encompasses District A and the portion of the Parking District (East Parking Area) /CR Overlay south of Disney Way. Note No. 2: The Anaheim Resort Specific Plan (ARSP) provides for the development of approximately 682 581.3 acres within The Anaheim Resort. The ARSP is divided into two development areas. Development Area No. 1 is referred to as the C -R (Commercial Recreation) District, which allows for hotels, motels, convention and conference facilities, as well as restaurants, retail shops and entertainment facilities; -the. Development Area No. 2 is referred to as the PR (Public Recreation) District which encompasses the Anaheim Convention Center and associated parking facilities and provides for the orderly use of City-owned property as well as the existing Anaheim Hilton Hotel the. The C -R District includes two overlays. The Mobilehome Park (MHP) Overlay, which encompasses existing mobilehome parks within the C -R District, and-provides development standards for mobilehome parks and regulations and procedures to mitigate relocation concerns and adverse effects of displacement upon mobilehome owners when a park is converted to another land used -the. The Anaheim Resort Residential Overlay, which applies to focused areas of the Specific Plan, and provides for the incorporation of residential uses into hotel developments when such uses are fully integrated into a minimum 300 -room full- service hotel. The Anaheim Resort Specific Plan also identifies maximum development density designations in the C- R District. These designations are based upon hotel /motel development and allow up to 20% of each hotel /motel project gross square footage, excluding parking facilities, to be developed with integrated (i.e., included within the main hotel /motel complex) accessory uses. These accessory uses will reduce the otherwise maximum permitted hotel /motel density at the rate of one hotel /motel room per six hundred (600) gross square feet of accessory use. For properties proposed to be developed with permitted and conditionally permitted uses other than hotels /motels with accessory uses, the traffic generation characteristics of said uses shall not exceed those associated with the otherwise permitted • TABLE LU-4: GENERAL PLAN DENSITY PROVISIONS FOR SPECIFIC AREAS OF THE CITY (CONTINUED) hotel /motel (including accessory uses) density as determined by the City Traffic and Transportation Manager prior to Final Site Plan review and approval. The maximum development density for each of the designations are as follows: • "Low Density," : up to 50 rooms per gross acre or 75 rooms per lot or parcel, whichever is greater; • "Low- Medium Density:," up to 75 rooms per gross acre or 75 rooms per lot or parcel, whichever is greater; • "Low- Medium Density (Modified):," up to 252 rooms and 75,593 square feet of accessory uses; "Medium Density," up to 100 rooms per gross acre or 75 rooms per lot or parcel, whichever is greater; and, • Convention Center (CC) Medium Density:," up to 125 rooms per gross acre with trip generation characteristics mitigated to the equivalent of 100 rooms per gross acre or 75 rooms per lot or parcel, whichever is greater. For those parcels that are developed with hotel /motel rooms which exceed the maximum density designation, the number of rooms existing on the date of adoption of the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan Ordinance may be rebuilt or modified at their existing density. For projects that are developed in accordance with the Anaheim Resort Residential Overlay, the maximum number of dwelling units allowed shall be Tess than the number of hotel rooms proposed and such projects shall not create infrastructure impacts greater than the subject property's permitted hotel /motel density, as permitted by the property's underlying C -R District density designation unless otherwise mitigated through subsequent environmental analysis. The maximum development density for the PR District is up to: • 2,158,363 square feet of convention center /meeting space • 100,000 square feet of outdoor programmable space • 2,500 hotel rooms • 180,000 square feet of commercial space Exhibit "B" } City Goal or P+ Lartd Vie e .. Goal 2.1 Continue to provide a variety of quality housing opportunities to address the City's diverse housing needs. Policy 4 Encourage the development and integration of residential land uses into mixed -use development where appropriate. Policy 6 Ensure quality development through appropriate development standards and by adherence to related Community Design Element policies and guidelines. Goal 3.1 Pursue land uses along major corridors that enhance the City's image and stimulate appropriate development at strategic locations. Policy 3 Ensure quality development along corridors through adherence to established development standards and Community Design Element goals, policies and guidelines. Policy 4 Continue to pursue additional open space, recreation, and landscaping amenities along major transportation routes. Goal 4.1 Promote development that integrates with and minimizes impacts to surrounding land uses. Policy 1 Ensure that land uses develop in accordance with the Land Use Plan and Zoning Code in an effort to attain land use compatibility. Policy 2 Promote compatible development through adherence to Community Design Element policies and guidelines. Policy 3 Ensure that developers consider and address project impacts upon surrounding neighborhoods during the design and development process. Policy 4 Require new or expanded uses to provide mitigation or buffers between existing uses where potential adverse impacts could occur. Goal 5.1 Create and enhance dynamic, identifiable places for the benefit of Anaheim residents, employees and visitors. Policy 4 Promote development that is efficient, pedestrian - friendly, and served by a variety of transportation options. Goal 6.1 Enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in Anaheim through strategic infill development and revitalization of existing development. Goal 1.1 Provide a comprehensive multimodal transportation system that facilitates current and long -term circulation of people and goods in and through the City. Policy 3 Require that major new development proposals include traffic impact analyses that identify measures and financing to mitigate traffic impacts. Policy 6 Ensure the provision of needed transportation improvements through the site plan and environmental review process. Goal 1.2 Support improvements to highways passing near and through the City. Policy 1 Continue working with Caltrans and the Federal Highway Administration to address traffic flow along State highways that traverse the City. Policy 3 Work with Caltrans to identify needed improvements to its facilities in the City as necessary. Policy 4 Work with Caltrans and adjacent jurisdictions to improve the operational performance of highways within and adjacent to the City. Policy 5 Work with Caltrans in analyzing the performance of freeway interchanges located in the City and seek appropriate improvements. Goal 2.1 Maintain efficient traffic operations on City streets and maintain a peak hour level of service not worse than D at street intersections. City of M , allow . General Mori Goal or Policy Policy 1 Make improvements to streets and intersections experiencing conditions worse than the applicable Level of Service standard by providing appropriate improvements, including, but not limited to: • Landscaped median islands to restrict left turns, with median opening spacing occurring a minimum of 400 feet apart, and preferably limited to signalized locations. • Adequate driveway spacing of 125 feet (at 30 mph) to 230 feet (at 45 mph) between driveways on arterial highways. Goal 2.2 Provide a safe circulation system. Policy 1 Promote the principle that streets have multiple uses and users, and protect the safety of all users. Policy 3 Design access onto major arterial streets in an orderly and controlled manner. Policy 6 Implement street design features such as the use of medians, bus turnouts, consolidated driveways and on street parking prohibitions to minimize mid -block traffic congestion. Goal 5.1 Promote bus service and paratransit improvements. Policy 5 Intensify land uses in close proximity to future BRT stop(s) where appropriate. Policy 6 Improve pedestrian access to transit facilities. Goal 8.1 Protect and encourage pedestrian travel. Policy 1 Encourage and improve pedestrian facilities that link development to the circulation network and that serve as a transition between other modes of travel. Policy 5 Add raised, landscaped medians, and bulbouts, where appropriate, to reduce exposure to cross traffic at street crossings. Policy 6 When appropriate, walkways should include pedestrian amenities such as shade trees and /or plantings, trash bins, benches, shelters, and directional kiosks. Policy 7 Ensure that streets and intersections are designed to provide visibility and safety for pedestrians. Goal 12.1 Ensure adequate parking is made available to City residents, visitors, and businesses. Policy 1 Assess the adequacy of existing or proposed on- and off- street parking as needed, especially in urban and commercial areas, to ensure that an adequate supply is provided. Policy 5 Encourage the use of well- designed, aesthetically - enhanced parking structures as an alternative to large, expansive surface parking lots. Green Goal 5.1 Continue Anaheim's water conservation efforts to ensure that all City facilities are water efficient. Policy 3 Specify and install water - conserving plumbing fixtures and fittings in public facilities such as parks, community centers, and govemment buildings. Goal 6.1 Develop a Groundwater Protection Management Program to ensure the quality of groundwater drinking supplies. Policy 3 Continue to coordinate groundwater protection efforts with the Orange County Water District, neighboring cities and other relevant agencies. Goal 7.1 Reduce urban run -off from new and existing development. 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 2 Continue to implement an urban runoff reduction program consistent with regional and federal requirements, which includes requiring and encouraging the following: • Increase pemieable areas and install filtration controls (including grass lined swales and gravel beds) and divert flow to these permeable areas to allow more percolation of runoff into the ground; • Use natural drainage, detention ponds or infiltration pits to collect runoff; and, • Prevent rainfall from entering material and waste storage areas and pollution -laden surfaces. Policy 4 Require new development and significant redevelopment to utilize site preparation, grading and best management practices that provide erosion and sediment control to prevent construction- related contaminants from leaving the site and polluting waterways. Goal 8.1 Reduce locally generated emissions through improved traffic flows and construction management practices. Policy 1 Reduce vehicle emissions through traffic flow improvements, such as traffic signal synchronization, Intelligent Transportation Systems, the Scoot Adaptive Traffic Control System, and related capital improvements. 011 Of ., Pim tioal Policy 2 Regulate construction practices, including grading, dust suppression, chemical management, and encourage pre - determined construction routes that minimize dust and particulate matter pollution. Goal 11.1 Encourage land planning and urban design that support altematives to the private automobile such as mixed - use, provision of pedestrian amenities, and transit- oriented development. Policy 1 Encourage commercial growth and the development of commercial centers in accordance with the Land Use Element. Goal 14.1 Conserve natural habitat and protect rare, threatened and endangered species. Goal 16.1 Continue to monitor and improve the Anaheim Recycle program. Policy 2 Provide adequate solid waste collection and recycling for commercial areas and construction activities. Goal 17.1 Encourage building and site design standards that reduce energy costs. Policy 1 Encourage designs that incorporate solar and wind exposure features such as daylighting design, natural ventilation, space planning and thermal massing. #� rv4o0 0 4a4 .' , .< <� .. .... Goal 1.1 Provide sufficient staffing, equipment and facilities to ensure effective fire protection, emergency medical and rescue services, permitting and fire inspection, and hazardous material response services that keep pace with growth. Policy 1 Maintain adequate resources to enable the Fire Department to meet response time standards, keep pace with growth, and provide high levels of service. Policy 3 Maintain and /or upgrade water facilities to ensure adequate response to fire hazards. Goal 2.1 Meet the community's needs for public safety and law enforcement by ensuring adequate resources for the prevention, detection, and investigation of crime, and response to calls for service. Policy 1 Maintain adequate resources to enable the Police Department to meet response time standards, keep pace with growth, and provide high levels of service. Goal 4.1 Provide a water system that produces high quality water, sufficient water pressure, and necessary quantities of water to meet domestic 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. Policy 2 Continue to provide municipal water service that meets or exceeds State and Federal health standards and monitor water quality according to established criteria, with respect to health standards. Goal 5.1 Provide a safe and effective sewer system that meets the needs of the City's residents, businesses, and visitors. Policy 1 Ensure that appropriate sewer system mitigation measures are identified and implemented in conjunction with new development based on the recommendations of prior sewer studies and /or future sewer studies that may be required by the City Engineer. Goal 6.1 Maintain a storm drain system that will adequately protect and enhance the health, safety and general welfare of residents, visitors, employees, and their property. Policy 1 Improve the City's storm drain system to address current deficiencies as well as long -term needs associated with future development to minimize flood damage and adequately convey rainfall and subsequent runoff from a 25 -year frequency storm. Policy 2 Develop Anaheim's flood control system for multi - purpose uses whenever practical and financially feasible (i.e., recreational, water quality/treatment, infiltration, etc.). Goal 7.1 Minimize, recycle and dispose of solid and hazardous waste in an efficient and environmentally sound manner. Policy 2 Reduce the volume of material sent to solid waste sites in accordance with State law by continuing source reduction and recycling programs and by ensuring the participation of all residents and businesses. Goal 8.1 Coordinate with private utilities to provide adequate natural gas and communications infrastructure to existing and new development in a manner compatible with the surrounding community. Goal 9.1 Provide a dependable fiber optics system that meets existing and future needs. Policy 1 Maintain and, when desirable, expand fiber optics capacity to ensure Anaheim businesses and educational and governmental institutions enjoy adequate high -speed communications access. Goal 10.1 Improve the City's appearance by mitigating the visual impacts of utility equipment and facilities. Policy 1 Continue to implement the Underground Conversion Program in public rights -of -way and increase the number aty Anation General Plan Goo ' or Nifty of underground utility districts, as appropriate. Policy 2 Use a combination of architectural enhancements, equipment undergrounding, screen walls and landscaping to reduce or eliminate visibility of utility equipment and facilities, whenever feasible. Man Goal 1.1 Provide a balance of housing options and job opportunities throughout the City. Policy 3 Ensure a balance of retail, office, industrial and residential land uses to enhance the economic base of the City when considering land use changes. Goal 1.4 Develop land use strategies and incentives to reduce the amount of vehicle miles traveled within the City. Goal 2.1 Reduce traffic congestion on the City's arterial highway system. Policy 5 Promote the use of public transportation and alternative modes of transportation by increasing access to public transit, including Bus Rapid Transit, through land use planning (e.g., locating higher density residential projects near transportation corridors), ensuring direct and convenient pedestrian access to public transit stops, implementing bicycle routes, encouraging pedestrian - friendly developments, and supporting High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes. Goal 2.2 Evaluate the traffic- related impacts of proposed developments and /or intensification of existing land uses and address said impacts. Policy 1 Continue to review development projects to ensure traffic- related impacts are addressed appropriately. Policy 4 Prior to issuing building permits for new development forecast to generate 100 or more peak hour (morning or evening) trip ends, require traffic impact analyses be completed that identify arterial and intersection improvements that may potentially be needed to provide no worse than LOS E along lnterstates/State Routes /Smart Streets (unless current operation is LOS F), and not worse than LOS D along the balance of the arterials on the City's Circulation Element that are measurably impacted by the new development and are under the City's jurisdiction. Policy 5 Require development projects that exceed LOS standards beyond acceptable levels to provide necessary improvements and /or funding to mitigate said impacts, if determined necessary by the City. 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. Policy 1 Minimize the risk to life and property through the identification of potentially hazardous areas, adherence to proper construction design criteria, and provision of public information. Goal 3.1 Reduce, to the greatest extent possible, the risk to life, property, public investment, and social order created by flood hazards. Policy 1 Evaluate all development proposals located in areas that are subject to flooding to minimize the exposure of life and property to potential flood risks. Goal 4.1 Decrease the risk of exposure for life, property and the environment to hazardous materials and hazardous waste. Policy 2 Promote the proper handling, treatment and disposal of hazardous materials and hazardous waste. Policy 4 Implement Federal, State and local regulations for the disposal, handling, and storage of hazardous materials. Noise , Goal 1.1 Protect sensitive land uses from excessive noise through diligent planning and regulation. Policy 2 Continue to enforce acceptable noise standards consistent with health and quality of life goals and employ effective techniques of noise abatement through such means as a noise ordinance, building codes, and subdivision and zoning regulations. Policy 3 Consider the compatibility of proposed land uses with the noise environment when preparing, revising or reviewing development proposals. Goal 2.1 Encourage the reduction of noise from transportation- related noise sources such as motor vehicles, aircraft operations, and railroad movements. Policy 3 Require that development generating increased traffic and subsequent increases in the ambient noise level adjacent to noise - sensitive land uses provide appropriate mitigation measures. Goal 3.1 Protect residents from the effects of "spill over" or nuisance noise emanating from the City's activity centers. cit of Anaheim General io Goal or iCy Policy 1 Discourage new projects located in commercial or entertainment areas from exceeding stationary- source noise standards at the property line of proximate residential or commercial uses, as appropriate. Policy 3 Enforce standards to regulate noise from construction activities. Particular emphasis shall be placed on the restriction of the hours in which work other than emergency work may occur. Discourage construction on weekends or holidays except in the case of construction proximate to schools where these operations could disturb the classroom environment. Policy 4 Require that construction equipment operate with mufflers and intake silencers no less effective than originally equipped. Policy 5 Encourage the use of portable noise barriers for heavy equipment operations performed within 100 feet of existing residences or make applicant provide evidence as to why the use of such barriers is infeasible. Goal 1.1 Continue to expand the City's Marketing and promotional campaign Policy 1 Continue to market Anaheim as a business - friendly city and implement the following strategies to promote the City's special activity areas and neighborhoods: • Continue to market the Anaheim Convention Center as a showcase for the community and an opportunity for new and existing businesses to network. • Market The Anaheim Resort...as major entertainment amenities for local, regional and national business. Goal 1.2 Attract new businesses and help existing ones through effective Public Utilities programs. Policy 3 Continue and expand energy efficiency programs to new and existing businesses through the Anaheim Public Utilities Department Goal 1.3 Attract businesses through an efficient development approval process. Goal 1.4 Attract businesses through an efficient public works program. Goal 2.2 Enhance the quality of commercial development along major corridors CO* Detehr Goal 1.1 Create an aesthetically pleasing and unified community appearance within the context of distinct districts and neighborhoods. Policy 4 Pursue unifying streetscape elements for major corridors, including coordinated streetlights, landscaping, public signage and street fumiture, to reinforce Anaheim's community image. Policy 5 Identify and preserve /enhance view corridors for major landmarks, community facilities, and natural open space in the planning and design of all public and private projects. Policy 7 Screen public and private facilities and above - ground infrastructure support and equipment, such as electrical substations, and water wells and recharge facilities, with appropriately scaled landscaping or other methods of screening. Policy 8 Construct public and private facilities and support structures (e.g., water pipes, irrigation and electrical controls, vents) to blend with the surrounding environment. Policy 9 Minimize visual impacts of public and private facilities and support structures through sensitive site design and construction. This includes, but is not limited to: appropriate placement of facilities; undergrounding, where possible; and aesthetic design (e.g., cell tower stealthing). Goal 2.1 Attractively landscape and maintain Anaheim's major arterial corridors and prepare/ implement distinctive streetscape improvement plans. eleMent Guiding Sustainable design and the efficient utilization of resources create more livable neighborhoods and can have Principle D both environmental and financial benefits.