93-107 RESOLUTION NO. 93R-107
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM (A) CERTIFYING FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT NO. 311, (B) ADOPTING A
STATEMENT OF FINDINGS AND FACTS AND STATEMENT
OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH, AND (C) ADOPTING MITIGATION
MONITORING PROGRAM NO. 0067.
WHEREAS, the city of Anaheim has received petitions
from the Walt Disney Company for consideration of General Plan
Amendment No. 331, the Anaheim Commercial Recreation Area Maximum
Permitted Structural Height Ordinance, and The Disneyland Resort
Specific Plan No. 92-1, with a request that the Planning
Commission initiate the General Plan Amendment and the Specific
Plan for the properties not owned by the The Walt Disney Company,
which action was duly taken by the Planning Commission
(collectively, the "project"); and
WHEREAS, the City of Anaheim is the lead agency for the
preparation and consideration of environmental documents for said
project, as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act
of 1970, as amended, (hereinafter "CEQA") and the State of
California Guidelines for the Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act (hereinafter "State Guidelines"); and
WHEREAS, said project is subject to compliance with the
provisions of CEQA and the State Guidelines since said project
requires approval of the following discretionary actions by the
City of Anaheim: (i) General Plan Amendment No. 331 pertaining
to the Land Use and Circulation Elements of the General Plan;
(ii) The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan No. 92-1 (Including
Zoning and Development Standards, a Design Plan and Guidelines,
and a Public Facilities Plan); (iii) Anaheim Commercial
Recreation Area Maximum Permitted Structural Height Ordinance;
and (iv) future discretionary actions described in Draft
Environmental Impact Report No. 311, (collectively referred to
herein as the "discretionary actions"); and
WHEREAS, the city of Anaheim has prepared, or caused to
be prepared, the Draft EIR and has consulted with other public
agencies, and the general public and given them an opportunity to
comment on said Draft EIR as required by the provisions of CEQA
and the State Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the city of Anaheim has evaluated the comments
received from public agencies and persons who reviewed the Draft
EIR and has prepared responses to the comments received during
the public review period; and
WHEREAS, said comments and recommendations received on
the Draft EIR, either verbatim or in summary, a list of persons,
organizations and public agencies commenting on the Draft EIR,
and the responses of the city of Anaheim to significant
environmental points raised in the review and consultation
process have been attached to and made a part of said Draft EIR
to form the Final EIR for said project as required by Section
15132 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
WHEREAS, the City of Anaheim desires and intends to use
Final EIR No. 311 as the environmental documentation required by
CEQA and the State Guidelines for each of the above-referenced
discretionary actions to the extent authorized by law; and
WHEREAS, said Final EIR has been presented to the City
Council of the City of Anaheim for review and consideration prior
to the final approval of, and commitment to, said project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city Council of
the City of Anaheim that the City of Anaheim does hereby certify
Final Environmental Impact Report No. 311, adopting the attached
Statements of Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding
Considerations, a copy of each of which is attached hereto marked
Attachments 1 and I-A, and the city Council incorporates said
Attachments herein by this reference as if set forth in full
herein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 21081.6 of
the Public Resources Code, the City Council hereby adopts that
certain monitoring program described as the "Mitigation
Monitoring Program No. 0061 (Including Project Design Features)
for The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan," a copy of which is
attached hereto marked Attachment 2, and the city Council
incorporates said monitoring program herein by this reference as
if set forth in full herein, and has included the project design
features and mitigation measures in the Mitigation Monitoring
Program as conditions of approval required for implementation of
The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan (no. 92-1).
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Anaheim this 22nd day of .~,,n~
1993.
ATTE.~
CITY-CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
2151.1\$MANN\June 18, 199~
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, LEONORA N. SOHL, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution
No. 93R-107 was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting provided by law, of the Anaheim City Council
held on the 22nd day of June, 1993, by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Feldhaus, Hunter, Pickler, Simpson, Daly
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the Mayor of the City of Anaheim signed said Resolution No. 93R-107 on
the 23rd day of June, 1993.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Anaheim
this 23rd day of June, 1993.
CiTY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
(SEAL)
I, LEONORA N. SOHL, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that the foregoing is the original
of Resolution No. 93R-107 was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Anaheim on
June 22, 1993.
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
THE DISNEYLAND RESORT EIR #311
STATEMENT OF FINDINGS AND FACTS AND
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
Attachment 1
INDEX TO FlNDINGS FOR EACH IMPACT ANALYZED IN E1R NO. 311
Impacts Not Significant or ~Enlflcant Impacts - Mifgat/on I S~nificant Impacts - Effects
IMPACT SU]~ECT Mitigated to Less Within the Responsib'dity and Which Cannot Be Mitigated Overrides
~h~n S~gnific. a~ Jurisdiction of Another Agency
Land Use - Related Plans & X X X
Policies
Land Use Compatibility X X X
Tr, msponafion & Cffculation X X X X
Air Quality X X X
Noise X
Ground Water & Surface X
Hydzology
ConsUuction Impacts X X X
Employment, Population & X
Housing
Public Services & Utilities X X X
Hazardous Materials X
VL~al Resources & Aesthetics X X X
Cultural Resources X
Energy X X X
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION OF CEQA FINDINGS AND STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS ...........................................
1.1 California Environmental Quality Act ........................... 1
1.2 Environmental Review Process ............................... 2
2.0 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT ..................................... 3
2.1 Overview of The Disneyland Resort Project ....................... 3
2.2 General Plan Amendment (No. 331) ........................... 5
2.3 The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan ........................... 6
2.4 Anaheim Commercial Recreation Area Height Standard Ordinance ........ 9
2.5 Transportation Improvements ................................ 9
3.0 CITY COUNCIL CERTIFICATION OF FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT AND ADOPTION OF FINDINGS ............................ 10
4.0 EFFECTS DETERMINED TO BE NOT SIGNIFICANT OR MITIGATED TO A
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT LEVEL ................................ 16
4.1 Land Use - Related Plans and Policies (Partially) ................... 16
4.2 Land Use Compatibility (Partially) ............................ 18
4.3 Transportation and Circulation (Partially) ........................ 20
4.4 Air Quality (Partially) .................................... 31
4.5 Noise ............................................... 36
4.6 Earth Resources -- Geology, Soils and Seismicity ................... 39
4.7 Groundwater and Surface Hydrology ........................... 41
4.8 Construction Impacts (Partially) .............................. 45
4.9 Employment, Population and Housing .......................... 53
4.10 Public Services and Utilities ................................ 55
4.10.1 Fire Protection .................................. 55
4.10.2 Police Services .................................. 59
4.10.3 Solid Waste Disposal Service (Partially) ................... 62
4.10.4 Parks ........................................ 64
4.10.5 Schools ....................................... 65
4.10.6 Water Services .................................. 70
4.10.7 Wastewater/Sewer Service ........................... 75
4.10.8 Storm Drains ................................... 77
4.10.9 Electricity ..................................... 79
4.10.10 Natural Gas Service ............................... 81
4.10.11 Telephone Service ................................ 82
4.10.12 Television Service/Reception .......................... 82
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4.11 Hazardous Materials ..................................... 83
4.12 Visual Resources and Aesthetics (Partially) ....................... 86
4.13 Cultural Resources ...................................... 89
4.14 Energy .............................................. 91
5.0 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS FOR WHICH MITIGATION IS
WITHIN THE RESPONSIBILITY AND JURISDICTION OF ANOTHER PUBLIC
AGENCY .................................................. 92
5.1 Transportation and Circulation (Partially) ........................ 92
5.2 Transportation and Circulation ............................... 93
6.0 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS WHICH CANNOT BE FULLY
AVOIDED IF THE PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTED ....................... 94
6.1 Land Use - Related Plans and Policies (Partially) ................... 94
6.2 Land Use Compatibility (Partially) ............................ 94
6.3 Tramportation and Circulation (Partially) ........................ 95
6.4 Air Quality (Partially) .................................... 97
6,5 Construction Impacts (Partially) .............................. 97
6.6 Public Services and Utilities -- Solid Waste Disposal (Partially) .......... 98
6.7 Visual Resources and Aesthetics (Partially) ....................... 98
6.8 Energy (Partially) ....................................... 99
6.9 Schools ............................................. 100
7,0 ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROJECT ............................... 100
7.1 No Project/No Development Alternative ......................... 100
7.2 No Project/Continuing Development Alternative .................... 102
7.3 Design Alternative ...................................... 104
7.4 Land Use Alternative ..................................... 106
7.5 Reduced Project Scale Alternative ............................. 107
7.6 Increased Project Scale Alternative ............................ 109
7.7 Alternative Site ........................................ 111
8.0 FINDINGS REGARDING OTHER CEQA CONSIDERATIONS ............... 113
8.1 Relationship Between Local Short-Term Uses of the Environment and the
Maintenance and Enhancement of Long-Term Productivity ............. 113
8.2 Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes ..................... 114
8.3 Growth-Inducing Impacts of the Proposed Action ................... 114
8.4 Significant and Unavoidable Direct Project Impacts .................. 115
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9.0 STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS ..................... 116
9.1 Increase Revenues for City, County and State ..................... 117
9.2 Preserve Key Industries of Statewide Importance .................... 118
9.3 Jobs for Area Residents ................................... 118
9.4 Increase Economic Opportunity for Existing Businesses ............... 119
9.5 Visual Enhancement and Revitalization .......................... 119
9.6 Develop Public/Private Partnership ............................ 119
9.7 Improvements to Transportation and Access to Resort ................ 119
9.8 Air Quality Protection .................................... 119
9.9 Provide Public Parking Facilities .............................. 120
9.10 Provide Affordable Housing ................................ 120
9.11 Improve Educational Programs ............................... 120
9.12 Deters Negative Impacts of No Project Alternative .................. 120
9.13 Further the Purpose of the Commercial Recreation Area ............... 121
9.14 Maintain and Enhance Anaheim's Position as a World-Class Tourist
Destination ........................................... 121
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THE DISNEYLAND RESORT EIR # 311
STATEMENT OF FINDINGS AND FACTS AND
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
1.0 DESCRIPTION OF CEOA FINDINGS AND STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS
1.1 California Environmental Ouality Act
The California Environmental Quality Act CCEQA") (Public Resources Code
Sections 21000-21177) and the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections
15000-15387) require that specific findings be made if a lead agency decides to approve a project
which will have significant impacts. Section 21081 of the California Public Resources Code states:
[N]o public agency shall approve or carry out a project for which an
Environmental Impact Report has been completed which identifies one
or more significant effects thereof unless such public agency makes
one, or more, of the following findings:
(a) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, such project which mitigate or avoid the significant
environmental effects thereof as identified in the completed
Environmental Impact Report.
(b) Such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and
jurisdiction of another public agency and such changes have been
adopted by such other agency, or can and should be adopted by such
other agency.
(c) Specific economic, social, or other considerations make
infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in
the environmental impact report.
The State CEQA Guidelines contain similar provisions. Cal. Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Section 15091 (1992).
The Environmental Impact Report CEIR") for The Disneyland Resort (EIR No. 311,
State Clearinghouse No. 91051055) identifies significant or potentially significant environmental
impacts which, prior to mitigation, may occur as a result of The Disneyland Resort Project
("Project"). Thus, in accordance with the provisions of CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines, the
City of Anaheim hereby adopts these findings.
The CEQA Guidelines also state that the decision-maker must balance the benefits of a
proposed project against its unavoidable environmental risks in determining whether to approve the
project. Cal. Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15093 (1992). The Anaheim City Council has
carefully considered the benefits of the Project. The Disneyland Resort EIR identifies significant
environmental effects which will not be mitigated to below a level of significance and which will be
allowed to occur by approval of the Project. Therefore, the Anaheim City Council hereby adopts the
statement of overriding considerations contained in this document which states the specific reasons
that the benefits of the proposed Project outweigh the unavoidable adverse environmental effects and
that the unavoidable environmental effects are considered acceptable.
1.2 Environmental Review Process. In conformance with CEQA, the State CEQA
Guidelines and the City of Anaheim CEQA Guidelines, the City of Anaheim conducted an extensive
environmental review of the proposed Project. The environmental review process has included the
following:
· Submittal of a Request for an Initial Study by The Walt Disney Company, on
May 14, 1991.
· Completion of an Initial Study by the City of Anaheim, which concluded that
an EIR should be prepared, and completion of a scoping process in which the
public and public agencies were invited by the City of Anaheim to participate.
Section 1.2.2 of the EIR describes the issues identified for analysis in the EIR
through the Initial Study, Notice of Preparation and public scoping process.
· Preparation of a Draft EIR by the City of Anaheim, which was made available
for a 69-day public review period (November 12, 1992 - January 19, 1993).
The draft EIR consisted of five volumes. Volume I contains the text of the
draft EIR, and Appendix A (the Notice of Preparation/Initial Study and
Comment Letters). (In these Findings, references to a section of the EIR
without a corresponding reference to a volume number are meant to refer to
Volume 1 of the EIR.) Volume II contains Appendix B, the draft Disneyland
Resort Specific Plan. Volumes III, IV and V contain the remaining
appendices, including the analysis of the following subjects: transportation
and circulation; air quality; noise; geotechnical; hydrology; employment;
population and housing; utilities; schools; overhead transmission circuit
relocation; hazardous materials; cultural resources; and potential alternative
sites. The draft EIR was released for a 45-day public review period which
was subsequently extended an additional 24 days. Notice of the availability of
the draft EIR was sent to interested persons and organizations; it was also
published in three newspapers of general circulation, and was posted at the
Office of the Clerk of Orange County.
· Preparation of a final EIR, including the Comments and Responses to
Comments on the Draft EIR. Volume VI (which is subdivided into
Volumes VI-A, VI-B, VI-C, VI-D and VI-E) contains the following:
comments on the Draft EIR; responses to those conm~ents; testimony and
written comments presented to the Planning Commission and responses
thereto; testimony and written comments presented to the City Council and
responses thereto; and appended documents. Volume VI-E of the Final EIR
also contains a description of the limitations imposed on the Project by the
City Council and the Mitigation Monitoring Program. Volume VII of the
Final EIR contains the Specific Plan, as modified by the City Council on
June 9, 1993 and presented to the City Council on June 22, 1993.
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· Public hearings on the proposed Project.
The Project Applicant (or applicant), as that term is used in these Findings, refers to
the Walt Disney Company, its successors and assigns, which has proposed development of The
Disneyland Resort. The City notes, however, that the Planning Commission initiated the General
Plan Amendment (GPA No. 331) and the Specific Plan (No. 92-1) due to the fact that the boundaries
of the General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan encompass property not owned or controlled by
applicant.
2,0 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
2.1 Overview of The Disneyland Resort Proiect. The Disneyland Resort Project
involves the comprehensive development and revitalization of the area surrounding the existing
Disneyland theme park in the City of Anaheim, California. The Project encompasses approximately
490 acres, plus approximately 11 acres of right-of-way improvements. The Project site is located
southwest of the Santa Aria Freeway (I-5). It is accessible from Harbor Boulevard, Freedman Way,
Katella Avenue and West Street (a portion of West Street north of Katella Avenue will be renamed
Disneyland Drive and is herein referred to as "West Street/Disneyland Drive"). Implementation of
The Disneyland Resort will consist of a series of physical improvements including modifications to
the existing Disneyland theme park, development of the Disneyland Administrative Building,
development of WESTCOT Center, and associated infrastructure improvements.
The actions associated with approval of The Disneyland Resort Project include without
limitation the following actions, which are described in The Disneyland Resort Environmental Impact
Report CEIR"): General Plan Amendment No. 331, which will amend the City of Anaheim General
Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements; The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan (Specific Plan No.
92-1) and Zoning and Development Standards (Chapter 18.78 of the Municipal Code); and the
Commercial Recreation Area Height Standard Ordinance.
Future actions of the City of Anaheim associated with implementation of the Specific
Plan may include, without limitation, the following: a development agreement between the applicant
and the City of Anaheim; property acquisitions, which may include the exercise of eminent domain;
street vacations and the granting of air rights; approval of subdivision maps; grading plans; building
permits; final site plan review; demolition permits; encroachment permits; financing programs and
other discretionary and/or ministerial actions. These have been fully analyzed and considered in the
EIR. It is anticipated that no further environmental review will be required for development of the
WESTCOT Center.
The Project, as presented to the City Council on June 22, 1993, incorporated a
number of design modifications which reduced the environmental impacts of the Project. The
following summary briefly describes the design and textual modifications to the proposed Project by
the City of Anaheim subsequent to circulation of the Draft EIR and identifies the manner in which the
Draft EIR analyzed the design options:
a. The Draft EIR analyzed several alternatives, including a Design Alternative
which included modifications to the original Project primarily designed to reduce the bulk of the west
public parking facility along Walnut Street and to relocate a portion of the parking from the East
Parking Area to the Future Expansion District located south of Katella Avenue (referred to as the
South Parking Area). The applicant has requested consideration and adoption of project design
modifications which were analyzed as part of the Design Alternative as addressed in Section 5.3 of
the Draft EIR (pages 5-1 through 5-19 of Volume 1), in Section 1.0 of the Responses to Comments
(Volume VI-A) and in Appendix A to the Responses to Comments (Volume VI-C). The proposed
Project described in the following subsections incorporates the project design modifications. The
Specific Plan (Volume VII) has been revised to incorporate these Project design modifications. As
described in these Findings, incorporation of these design modifications will not result in new
significant environmental impacts and will reduce impacts identified as a result of the Project in the
Draft EIR.
b. The City Council removed "Option One" from consideration for the East
Parking Area at the request of the applicant; in this way the City limited development of the East
Parking Facility south of Freedman Way. The Draft EIR analyzed the impacts of the public parking
facility under any possible lay-out within the East Parking Area; thus, it analyzed development of the
facility either partially north of Freedman Way or entirely south of Freedman Way. As described in
these Findings, incorporation of this limitation on the design of the East Parking Area will not result
in new significant environmental impacts and will reduce impacts identified as a result of the Project
in the Draft EIR.
c. The City Council removed 56 acres (the parcel owned by the Fujishige family
and used for agricultural production) from the Future Expansion District and from the Project
boundaries. The remaining Future Expansion District is primarily proposed for development as the
South Parking Area, as part of the modification described in (a) above. Deletion of the Fujishige
parcel from the Project resulted in the removal of the third theme park that was analyzed in the Draft
EIR as part of the proposed Project. The environmental effects of the WESTCOT Center without a
third theme park was analyzed in the EIR under the year 2000 scenario. With this reduction in
Project size, the Project will consist of two phases, instead of the originally proposed three phases.
d. A portion of the Public Parking Facility in the East Parking area is proposed
by the Orange County Transportation Authority ("OCTA") and the City of Anaheim to function as an
intermodal transportation center. The decision to pursue creation of an intemmdal facility came in
part as a result of comments on the Draft EIR submitted by Caltrans and OCTA. As an intermodal
center, this facility would serve as an integral part of the Southern California region's transportation
system, by linking park-and-ride, high occupancy vehicle ("HOV") lanes, commuter buses, express
buses, local shuttles and rail services, Metrolink, and Amtrak activities within a single location. The
center would provide a transfer facility and a direct link between a major trip-generation area (the
C-R Area/Stadium area) and a proposed 110-mile network of HOWexpress bus lanes throughout
Orange County. Some portion of long-term revenues from an intermodal center could fund future
transportation needs for the region, providing an additional public benefit. The implementation of the
intermodal facility would be consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan. Due to
specific requirements of the Federal Transit Act and the Federal Clean Air Act regulations, additional
environmental documentation may be required to obtain federal funding. For purposes of CEQA, the
facility has received adequate analysis through The Disneyland Resort EIR. No further CEQA
analysis is required.
e. The Draft EIR analyzed the impacts of the public parking facility in any
configuration within the East Parking Area; thus, it analyzed development of the facility under the
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revised configurations shown in the April 1993 Specific Plan. The revisions to the possible
configurations will not result in new significant environmental impacts.
f. The proposed Anaheim Commercial Recreation Area Height Ordinance Map
was refined in response to comments of the public and the applicant prior to the City Council public
hearing and to allow greater heights on adjoining properties after the removal of the Fujishige parcel
from the boundaries of the Specific Plan. The height ordinance continues to serve the goals identified
in the EIR: to prevent visual intrusion into the theme parks and to harmonize land uses in the
Commercial Recreation Area, while also enhancing the visitor and pedestrian experience. The
refinements to the Map have been beneficial to the property owners within the C-R Area. No
significant enviroxunental effects will occur.
g. The City of Anaheim incorporated various refinements and clarifications to the
Specific Plan, including Chapter 7.0, the proposed Zoning and Development Standards. These did
not substantially change the project, did not result in any new significant information, and did not
require new environmental analysis.
h. Finally, textual refinements and errata were compiled and presented to the
decision-makers for review and consideration. The City staff has made every effort to notify the
decision-makers and the interested public/agencies of each textual change in the various documents
associated with the project review. These textual refinements arose for a variety of reasons. First, it
is inevitable that draft documents will contain errors and will require clarifications and corrections.
Second, textual refinements were necessitated in order to describe the design modifications, which
resulted from the public comment process or the refinements proposed by the Planning Commission
or City Council. City staff made very effort to ensure that textual refinements were incorporated into
the planning documents and the environmental review documents in order to ensure that the public,
agencies and the decision-maker had current and full descriptions and analysis under consideration.
Thus, the design modifications incorporated into the Project have effectively reduced
the environmental impacts of the Project and were adequately described and analyzed in the Draft
EIR. The City of Anaheim notes that a number of the mitigation measures and project design
features that were described in the Draft EIR and in preliminary drafts of the Mitigation Monitoring
Program became unnecessary or irrelevant after incorporation of the design modifications described
above. The mitigation measures and project design features which were removed from the Mitigation
Monitoring Program and from the Conditions of Approval are described either in these Findings or in
Volume VI-E of the EIR.
2.2 General Plan Amendment (No, 331). General Plan Amendment No. 331 amends
the Land Use and Circulation Elements of the General Plan. The following is a brief summary of the
General Plan Amendment:
a. Land Use Element: General Plan Amendment No. 331 redesignates 5.7 acres
from Medium Density Residential to Conm~ercial Recreation; adds text to the
Land Use Element recognizing maximum development density designations
established by the Disneyland Resort Specific Plan; upgrades the Water and
Electrical Distribution System Maps; and amends the Storm Drain and Sewer
Maps.
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b. Circulation Element: General Plan Amendment No. 331 redesignates and
relocates certain streets both within and outside The Disneyland Resort
Specific Plan project area.
The City notes that the Project, as originally proposed, included an amendment to the
Environmental Resource and Management Element to eliminate the Agricultural Preserve designation
on the Fujishige parcel. Due to the removal of that parcel from the Specific Plan Area, the General
Plan amendment to the Environmental Resource and Management Element is not under consideration
by the City Council. The City finds, however, that the Environmental Resource and Management
Element contains an existing mapping error (relative to identifying the applicant's property south of
Katella Avenue as part of an Agricultural Preserve) will be corrected in the future, as well as the
adjustment to the location of the Southern California Edison Easement.
2.3 The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan, The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan (Specific
Plan 92-1) ("Specific Plan") and Zoning and Development Standards (Chapter 18.78 of the Municipal
Code) provides comprehensive land use planning mad zoning for the Project. The goal of The
Disneyland Resort Specific Plan is to integrate the existing and proposed theme parks, hotels and
visitor-serving facilities into an appealing and unified destination resort environment. To achieve this,
The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan contains a land use plan, a public facilities plan, a design plan,
and zoning and development standards to replace existing zoning regulations for the Project area.
As described in the EIR, The Disneyland Resort will include the on-going internal
modifications and renovation of the existing Disneyland theme park and Disneyland Hotel (which also
may include demolition of some surrounding structures and construction of the Disneyland
Administration Building); and construction of the WESTCOT Center (including the WESTCOT theme
park, hotels, entertainment areas, transportation systems, two public parking facilities and parking
facilities south of Katella Avenue). Development within The Disneyland Resort will occur within
four planning districts which are defined in The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan: the Theme Park
District, the Hotel District, the Parking District, and the Future Expansion District. The Specific
Plan also provides a C-R Overlay for the portions of The Disneyland Resort which are not owned or
leased on a long-term basis by the applicant. These parcels may be developed with the proposed uses
described in The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan Zoning and Development Standards (Section 7.0 of
the Specific Plan document). The implementation of all of these discretionary and ministerial actions
will provide the necessary regulations and guidelines to assure that the Project area will become a
high quality resort destination.
By implementing the Specific Plan, the objective is to allow development that will
change the existing Disneyland theme park area from a day-oriented attraction to a multi-day
destination resort through integration of the existing and proposed theme parks into an exciting,
appealing, unified resort destination. The objectives of The Disneyland Resort Project include:
· To reconfirm and enhance Southern California as one of the world's greatest
tourist destinations.
· To transform the existing Disneyland theme park from a primarily day-use
activity into a multi-day destination resort for use by Southern California
metropolitan area residents, as well as visitors from around the world.
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· To promote the goals of the Anaheim General Plan by enhancing visitor-
serving commercial uses in the City and to provide a catalyst for the economic
and physical enhancement of Anaheim.
· To create a fully integrated resort that increases visitation levels and generates
an economic base capable of supporting Project components consistent with
the objectives of the City.
· To maintain and enhance the economic vitality of the City of Anaheim and
Orange County by providing business and job opportunities associated with
the construction and operation of The Disneyland Resort.
· To enhance The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan area by providing a wider
range of attractions, hotel accommodations, restaurants, shopping
opportunities, and public parking.
· To develop a public/private cooperation and partnership which utilizes the
economic power of the private sector to fund vitally needed improvements to
benefit the public.
· To accommodate existing and anticipated traffic through implementation of an
innovative transportation and parking plan, including convenient access to
parking facilities from freeways, use of pedestrian ways and electrically
powered conveyance systems to shuttle visitors from parking facilities and
hotels to area attractions, and provision of pedestrian walkways throughout
The Disneyland Resort.
· To lay a foundation for future economic expansion.
· To minimize environmental impacts through comprehensive site development
guidelines.
2.3.1 Theme Park District. The Theme Park District is the largest of the land use areas
within the Specific Plan Area and includes approximately 292 acres. The Theme Park District will
include the existing Disneyland theme park (136 acres); a new WESTCOT theme park, and associated
ticketing areas and pedestrian circulation areas (147 acres); and the Disneyland Administration
Building (9 acres). The existing Disneyland theme park will continue to be modified and will be
expanded with new attractions by utilizing some areas now occupied by Disneyland back-of-house (or
support area) facilities and cast member (employee) parking.
The Disneyland Administration Building will be located near the I-5 Freeway on a
9-acre site. The site encompasses the vacant Global Van Lines site and the existing North Service
Area at-grade parking lot. A 475,000 square-foot building, up to 5 stories in height, for
administration offices, and an accompanying parking facility providing 2,300 parking spaces for
Disneyland administration/cast members, vendors and other support personnel will be developed in
two phases. The initial 360,000 square feet of this building and associated parking will be
constructed to accommodate existing personnel and to serve the existing Disneyland theme park; the
remaining 115,000 square feet will be developed in conjunction with the WESTCOT Center.
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The new WESTCOT theme park is planned immediately south of the existing
Disneyland theme park. The majority of this site currently consists of Disneyland's main parking lot.
The WESTCOT theme park will include up to 3.35 million square feet of development for a variety
of elements, including attractions, pavilions, an amphitheater, restaurants, retail, and potentially some
hotel development (see Hotel District, below). An additional back-of-house area will be provided to
support the WESTCOT theme park.
2.3.2 Hotel District. The Hotel District will be the second largest area within The
Disneyland Resort and will cover approximately 97 acres located south of the proposed realignment of
Cerritos Avenue. The Hotel District is intended for hotels, meeting room space, accessory retail,
recreational uses (e.g., pools, tennis courts), landscaped areas, and parking facilities. New hotels,
with a maximum of 4,600 rooms, are planned in the Hotel District, to be located west of West
Street/Disneyland Drive and south of the realignment of Cerritos Avenue. The Specific Plan,
however, allows up to 1,000 of these hotel rooms to be located within the Theme Park District, east
of and accessible from West Street/Disneyland Drive. In addition, a major renovation of the
Disneyland Hotel is planned, retaining approximately 1,000 rooms, for a total of 5,600 rooms within
The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan area, not including the existing or future hotel rooms developed
in accordance with the C-R Overlay zoning regulations. The Hotel District will be connected to the
rest of The Disneyland Resort via pedestrian walkways and a monorail system or other conveyance
system.
2,3.3 Parking District. The 76-acre Parking District will consist primarily of two major
public parking facilities specifically designed to serve The Disneyland Resort and the Anaheim
Convention Center. Both public parking facilities will have convenient access to I-5.
The West Parking Area will be located between West Street/Disneyland Drive and
Walnut Street, north of the proposed realignment of Cerritos Avenue. West Street/Disneyland Drive
will provide ingress and egress. It will contain approximately 16,700 spaces on approximately 27
acres in six levels with a maximum height of 65 feet.
The East Parking Area comprises 49 acres. The East Parking Area will be developed
with a public parking facility which will provide up to 12,500 parking spaces on 29 acres of the East
Parking Area. Although the EIR considered the impacts of the public parking facility in any location
within the East Parking Area, the City Council limited the potential options to those located south of
Freedman Way (i.e., "Option 2" and "Option 3/' as identified in the Specific Plan). The balance of
the area may be developed in accordance with the C-R Overlay provisions of The Disneyland Resort
Specific Plan.
The East Parking Area may also include an intermodal transportation facility. The
intermodal facility would serve as an integral part of the Southern California region's transportation
system, linking park-and-ride, high occupancy vehicle ("HOV") lanes, commuter buses, express
buses, local shuttles and rail services within a single location. It would provide a direct link between
the C-R Area/Stadium area and the HOWexpress bus lanes network of Orange County.
2.3.4 Future Expansion District. The Future Expansion District is located south of Katella
Avenue and west of Haster Street and is approximately 25 acres in size. The South Parking Area will
be developed with parking consisting of 2,300 parking spaces in a parking structure and 2,800 surface
parking spaces. The Future Expansion District also includes a one-acre parcel which will be
governed by the C-R Overlay.
2.3.5 C-R Overlay, A C-R Overlay is provided for the properties within the Disneyland
Resort Specific Plan area which are outside the ownership or control of the applicant. The C-R
Overlay is proposed to permit the properties with this designation to continue with their current land
use without becoming non-conforming with respect to the Specific Plan, or to be developed with uses
permitted by the zoning regulations contained in Section 7.0, Zoning and Development Standards, of
The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan (i.e., those uses allowed in the underlying Specific Plan District
or motels/hotels at maximum densities of either 50 rooms per acre or 75 rooms per acre, depending
on the location). Uses other than hotels allowed by the C-R Zone will also be permitted (consistent
with the regulations contained in the Specific Plan, Section 7.0, Zoning and Development Standards).
All parcels within the C-R Overlay are subject to the same development standards as other parcels in
the underlying District, including building heights, setbacks, landscape requirements, etc.
The maximum number of hotel rooms permitted in the C-R Overlay will be in
addition to the 5,600 rooms proposed for The Disneyland Resort. However, if the C-R Overlay area
is developed with theme park or theme park accessory uses, the total number of hotel rooms
permitted in The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan area will not exceed 5,600.
Projects proposed within the C-R Overlay that are not a part of The Disneyland
Resort will be subject to further environmental review prior to development. This EIR addresses the
environmental impacts associated with the establishment of the Specific Plan, the development of The
Disneyland Resort, and includes the full development of these parcels in the analysis assumptions, but
does not address specific development other than that proposed for The Disneyland Resort.
2.4 Anaheim Conunercial Recreation Area Hei~,ht Standard Ordinance. The Project
includes the Anaheim Commercial Recreation Area Height Standard Ordinance, which sets forth the
proposed changes to Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code to require that properties in the
Commercial Recreation Area be subject to the certain height limitations.
2,5 Transportation Improvements. The Disneyland Resort Project includes a
comprehensive transportation, circulation and parking management plan developed in cooperation with
City, county and state transportation planners. An integrated system of newly-configured freeway
ramps, local roadway improvements, specially-designed public parking facilities, and electrically-
powered conveyance systems will provide convenient ingress and egress for The Disneyland Resort
guests and cast members.
Major roadway improvements will be constructed. A mixed flow off-ramp at West
Street/Disneyland Drive will be completed prior to the opening of the WESTCOT Center. The
Disneyland Resort guests, cast members and others will be able to conveff~ently access the West and
East Parking Areas with minimal impact on the City streets.
The Project also includes a comprehensive transportation demand management (TDM)
program designed to reduce vehicle trips in compliance with an emerging array of federal, state,
regional and local regulations designed to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality. Both
employees and guests will be provided incentives to rideshare and/or utilize other forms of public
transportation to access the Project.
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People movers/moving sidewalks/pedestrian ways will transport guests from the
parking areas to the ticketing and entry area for the Disneyland and WESTCOT theme parks.
Pedestrian improvements will be made throughout The Disneyland Resort. The improvements will
feature a network of landscaped pedestrian walkways, and promenades that will encourage pedestrian
use and will connect the Theme Park District to the people movers/moving sidewalks, monorail, and
other Specific Plan districts. In addition, grade-separated pedestrian crossings are planned for Harbor
Boulevard (at Freedman Way) and West Street/Disneyland Drive.
3.0 CITY COUNCIL CERTIFICATION OF FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT AND ADOPTION OF FINDINGS
The Anaheim City Council hereby certifies the Final Environmental Impact Report
(City EIR No. 311, SCH No. 91051055) (the "Final EIR") for The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan
("Specific Plan" or the "Project"). Based upon the substantial evidence on the record, the City
Council of the City of Anaheim finds and declares as stated herein.
3,1 The City of Anaheim is the "lead agency" for the Project evaluated in the EIR. The City
Council finds that the EIR has been prepared in compliance with CEQA, the State CEQA
Guidelines, and the City of Anaheim Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA.
3.2 The final EIR evaluates the following environmental issues: Land Use-Related Plans aM
Policies; Land Use Compatibility; Transportation and Circulation; Air Quality; Noise; Earth
Resources - Geology, Soils Seismicity; Groundwater - Surface Hydrology; Construction
Impacts; Employment, Population and Housing; Public Services and Utilities (Fire Protection,
Police Protection, Schools, Solid Waste Disposal, Parks, Water Service, Wastewater/Sewer
Service, Storm Drains, Electricity, Natural Gas Service, Telephone Service, Television
Service/Reception); Hazardous Materials; Visual Resources and Aesthetics; Cultural
Resources; Energy. The EIR considered the significant unavoidable environmental effects, if
any, in each of these categories within Section 3.0 of Volume I and in the Executive
Summary (see Volume VI-E). Additionally, the EIR considered, in separate sections, the
following issues: Cumulative Impacts; Alternatives to the Proposed Project; The Relationship
Between Local Short-Term Uses of the Environment and the Maintenance and Enhancement
of Long-Term Productivity; Significant Irreversible Effects; and Growth-Inducing Impacts of
the Project.
The cumulative impacts of the Project and other past, present and reasonably foreseeable
future projects were considered in the EIR as required by CEQA (Public Resources Code
Section 21083) and the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section
15130). The EIR and the related planning studies which were incorporated by reference
analyzed existing conditions, which thereby considered the effects of past and present
projects. Also considered were the reasonably foreseeable projects through the use of various
planning projections which were identified in the EIR. The reasonably foreseeable cumulative
impacts from The Disneyland Resort and related projects were analyzed in the EIR. For
purposes of the analysis, it was assumed that the WESTCOT Center would be operational by
the year 2000; furthermore, the analysis of cumulative effects in the Draft EIR assumed the
development, as part of the Project, of a third theme park and associated uses in a Future
Expansion District encompassing 81 acres. Section 3.0 of the EIR analyzed the effects of the
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proposed Project, including analysis of future environmental conditions to the extent required
to determine the significance of the Project's impacts.
The EIR specifically addressed cumulative impacts in Section 4.0. The EIR identified the
study area for each potential cumulative impact. The study areas included the geographical
area in which the impacts of the Project are reasonably anticipated to be measurable. The
EIR analyzed "related projects" or the past, present, and reasonably anticipated projects
producing related or cumulative impacts. This analysis considered the City of Anaheim's
"related projects list" which includes all relevant approved projects or projects in process,
within and outside of the City of Anaheim. The cumulative impact analysis also considered
other related projects, such as regional transportation projects, the City's separately proposed
C-R Area Specific Plan and Enterprise Zone projects, and other regional plans and studies.
Section 4.0 of Volume I of the EIR analyzed the cumulative effects of The Disneyland Resort
Project, including development of a third theme park in the Future Expansion District on 81
acres. With the removal of the third theme park assumed in the EIR, the contribution of The
Disneyland Resort Project to the cumulative impacts will be substantially reduced and will be
limited to those contributions associated with development of the WESTCOT Center.
Analyzing the impacts of future development of the agricultural property that has been
removed from the boundaries of The Disneyland Resort Project as a "related project"would be
speculative because no development plans have been proposed and the usage of the property is
currently limited by a Williamson Act contract. Therefore, it would be reasonable to assume
that agricultural uses would continue indefinitely.
Nevertheless, assuming development of the property removed from the Specific Plan does not
increase the cumulative impacts identified in the EIR. Assuming a density of 75 hotel rooms
per acre would yield approximately 4,200 hotel rooms onsite. Nevertheless, without the
development of a third theme park, the demand for hotel rooms in the Commercial Recreation
Area would be reduced by approximately 4,100 hotel rooms. (See Section 8.0 of Volume I.)
Thus, based on the available information about reasonably foreseeable projects, which is
described in Section 4.0 of Volume I, it is unlikely that this property would be developed at
this density. Therefore, the analysis of cumulative impacts in the EIR (which assumed a third
theme park on the Fujishige parcel and the 4,200 hotel rooms which would not be expected to
be developed in the absence of the third theme park), overstates the effects of the build-out of
the reasonably anticipated projects which may have related effects.
The Project's contribution to significant cumulative effects will be substantially reduced due to
the design modifications incorporated into the Project. The EIR considers cumulative impacts
as significant when the Project makes an incremental contribution to a significant adverse
environmental effect which is due to the combined effects of the Project and other past,
present and reasonably foreseeable future projects. Although the Project's impacts have been
mitigated to the extent feasible, the Project will contribute to significant cumulative impacts
related to: land use - related plans and policies (loss of prime agricultural land); land use
compatibility (land use incompatibilities inherent in the juxtaposition of commercial and
residential uses); air quality (cumulative air quality impacts related to emissions of ROG,
NOx, CO and PM10 which will exceed SCAQMD significance thresholds; significant
cumulative SOx emissions may also occur, primarily from stationary sources, but are required
to be offset); noise (cumulative increases in traffic levels); construction impacts (such as
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transportation disruption, air emissions, and visual disruptions); solid waste impacts (due to
limited landfill capacity); cumulative visual impacts; and cumulative consumption of energy.
However, due to the deletion of the Fuijishige parcel and the potential development of a third
theme park on that site, the Project will not contribute to significant cumulative effects
associated with construction activities after completion of the WESTCOT Center and will not
contribute to cumulative impacts on the Orangewood Avenue sewer line.
The City Council finds that the impacts of the Project have been mitigated to the extent
feasible by the Project Design Features and Mitigation Measures identified in the EIR and in
the Mitigation Monitoring Program. As demonstrated in Sections 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0 of these
Findings, further mitigation of Project impacts is infeasible and/or beyond the scope of the
City's jurisdiction. To the extent that Project impacts have been mitigated to the extent
feasible, it would be infeasible to further avoid, reduce, or mitigate the remaining significant
cumulative effects to which the Project contributes.
3.3 The City Council finds that the Final EIR provides objective information to assist the City
decision-makers and the public-at-large in their consideration of the environmental
consequences of the Project. The public review period provided all interested jurisdictions,
agencies, private organizations, and individuals the opportunity to submit continents regarding
the Draft EIR and/or the Specific Plan. The Final EIR was prepared after the review period
and responds to comments made during the public review period (November 12, 1992 -
January 19, 1993) as well as those made at (or prior to) the noticed public hearings on the
EIR and the Project before the Planning Commission and the City Council raising substantive
issues relative to the Draft EIR. The Final EIR also includes a summary of the oral and
written comments made at or prior to the Planning Commission Public Hearing and at (or
prior to) the City Council Public Hearing and responses to those comments.
The City evaluated comments on environmental issues received from persons who reviewed
the EIR. In accordance with CEQA, the City prepared written responses describing the
disposition of significant environmental issues raised (e.g., revisions to the proposed project
to reduce anticipated impacts or objections). The Final EIR provides adequate, good faith,
and reasoned responses to the comments received by the City of Anaheim. The City of
Anaheim has reviewed the comments received and responses thereto and has determined that
neither the comments received nor the responses to such comments add significant new
information regarding environmental impacts to the Draft EIR. The City's decision-makers
have based their actions on full appraisal of all viewpoints, including all comments received
up to the date of adoption of these findings, concerning the environmental impacts identified
and analyzed in the Final EIR.
3.4 The City of Anaheim has reviewed and analyzed the project design modifications proposed by
the applicant and those incorporated into the Project by the Planning Commission and City
Council. The City Council finds that these design modifications reduce certain impacts. The
City Council further finds that the inclusion of the project design modifications will not result
in environmental impacts beyond those analyzed in the Draft EIR. The City finds that a
number of the Mitigation Measures and Project Design Features that were identified in the
Draft EIR became unnecessary and/or infeasible due to the removal of the Fujishige property
from the Future Expansion District and from the Specific Plan area and due to the applicant's
request to remove Option One of the design configurations for the East Parking Area (i.e., the
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option located north of Freedman Way) from further consideration. The Project Design
Features and Mitigation Measures which were deleted from the draft Mitigation Monitoring
Program as a result of design modifications to the Project are described in Section 6.0,
Volume VI-E, of the EIR. The City finds that the evidence in the record supports the
determination that the Project Design Features and Mitigation Measures identified in Section
6.0, Volume VI-E are unnecessary due to the removal of the Fujishige parcel from the
Specific Plan Area and the removal of Option 1 of the East Parking Facility configurations
(i.e., showing the facility north of Freedman Way) from consideration.
On May 19, 1993, the Planning Connnission of the City of Anaheim recommended adoption
of a Statement of Findings and Facts and a Statement of Overriding considerations. These
Findings reflect the Findings reviewed and recommended for approval by the Planning
Commission on May 19, 1993, as revised to reflect the design modifications incorporated in
the Project since that date and other clarifications. These Findings reflect the City of
Anaheim's final determinations regarding the significance of impacts of the Project as
approved by the City Council.
3.5 The City Council certifies that it independently reviewed and analyzed the Draft EIR and that
the City circulated a Draft EIR which reflected its independent judgment.
3.6 The City Council certifies that the Final EIR reflects the independent judgment of the City of
Anaheim.
3.7 The City Council also certifies that it has received, reviewed and considered The Disneyland
Resort Specific Plan.
3.8 Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the proposed Project
which mitigate or avoid the significant environmental impacts as identified in the EIR and in
Section 4.0 of these Findings.
3.9 Changes or alterations which would mitigate or avoid the significant environmental impacts,
as identified in the Final EIR and in Section 5.0 of these Findings, are within the
responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and such changes have been adopted
by such other agency, or can and should be adopted by such other agency.
3.10 The significant impacts of the Project have been mitigated to the extent feasible. Specific
economic, social, or other considerations make infeasible the mitigation measures or Project
alternatives, as identified in the Final EIR and in Section 6.0 of these Findings.
3.11 CEQA requires the lead agency approving a project to adopt a mitigation monitoring program
for the changes to the Project which it has adopted or made a condition of Project approval in
order to ensure compliance with project implementation. The mitigation monitoring program
included in the Final EIR as certified by the City Council, serves that function for the Final
EIR.
The monitoring program designates responsibility and anticipated timing for the
implementation of mitigations and Project Design Features. Although the mitigation
monitoring provisions of CEQA apply only to impacts which would be significant if not
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mitigated, the program has been developed to address all proposed mitigation measures. The
primary objectives of the monitoring program are: (i) to establish a framework for the
manner in which each measure will be monitored, and (ii) to establish a reporting process to
inform the decision-makers of the status of the overall program. The City of Anaheim
Planning Department will serve as the overall Mitigation Monitoring Program Coordinator.
The numerical references to Project Design Features and Mitigation Measures in these
Findings correspond to the identifying numbers used in the Mitigation Monitoring Program.
The specific timing of each Project Design Feature and Mitigation Measure is described in the
Mitigation Monitoring Program.
3.12 CEQA defines the term "project" as the whole of an action "activity which is being approved
and which may be subject to several discretionary approvals by governmental agencies."
Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section
15378) emphasizes that "the term project does not mean each separate governmental
approval." Accordingly, the City Council is certifying a Final EIR for, approving and
adopting findings for the entirety of the actions described in these Findings and in the Final
EIR as comprising the Project. It is contemplated that there may be a variety of discretionary
actions undertaken by other state and local agencies (who might be referred to as "responsible
agencies" under CEQA), concerning the Project, including without limitation the California
Department of Transportation, Orange County, and the South Coast Air Quality Management
District CSCAQMD"). Because the City of Anaheim is the lead agency for the Project, the
Final EIR which the City of Anaheim has prepared is intended to be the basis for compliance
with CEQA for each of the possible discretionary actions by other state and local agencies to
carry out the project.
3.13 The Disneyland Resort EIR is both a Program EIR and a Project EIR, as defined in Sections
15168 and 15161 of the State CEQA Guidelines. A Program EIR is an EIR which may be
prepared on a series of actions that can be characterized as one large project and are related
either as logical parts in the chain of contemplated actions, or in connection with issuance of
rules, regulations, plans, or other general criteria to govern the conduct of a continuing
program. The Program EIR approach is appropriate because it allows a comprehensive
consideration of the reasonably anticipated scope of the project and will serve as the base
document for any future environmental review necessary for development of any uses other
than those proposed as part of The Disneyland Resort.
This EIR is also a Project EIR for purposes of environmental analysis of the proposed
WESTCOT Center and for the proposed Disneyland Administration Building. A Project EIR
examines the environmental effects of a specific project. The Project EIR process is
appropriate for WESTCOT Center and the Disneyland Administration Building because it
analyzes the environmental effects of a specific project proposal, which includes the detailed
level of information in the proposed Specific Plan. This EIR serves as the primary
environmental compliance document for entitlement decisions regarding these components of
the proposed project by the City of Anaheim and the other regulatory jurisdictions. Upon
certification of this EIR, no additional CEQA review will be required for the implementation
of The Disneyland Resort with the exception of development of uses in the Future Expansion
District other than the South Parking Area and development of uses under the C-R Overlay.
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3,14 The City Council believes that its decision on the Project is one which must be made after a
hearing required by law at which evidence is required and discretion in the determination of
facts is vested in the City of Anaheim. As a result, any judicial review of its decision would
be governed by Public Resources Code Section 21168 and Code of Civil Procedure Section
1094.5. Regardless of the standard of review which is applicable, the City Council has
considered evidence and arguments presented to the City of Anaheim prior to or at the public
hearings on this matter. In determining whether the Project has a significant impact of the
environment, and in adopting Findings pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081, the
City Council has complied with Public Resources Code Sections 21082.2 and 21081.5.
3.15 Documents were incorporated by reference into the Final EIR pursuant to the State CEQA
Guidelines (Cal. Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15150), and are considered part of the
Final EIR as if set forth in full therein, and are considered part of the administrative record
for the Project. Copies of all these documents have been available upon request at all times at
the offices of the City of Anaheim Planning Department.
3.16 The City Council finds and declares that the Project is expected to have a "lifetime" of
unlimited nature, beginning when the Project is approved and running forever into the future.
There were no assumptions that the Project would have a limited lifetime in the Final EIR,
and the environmental effects of the Project were estimated based on an unlimited lifetime.
3.17 The City Council finds and declares that the EIR analyzes the Project, in its full size and
extent, including the offsite infrastructure and transportation improvements described in the
EIR.
3.18 The EIR analyzed all reasonably foreseeable extensions, expansions or alterations of the
Project. The EIR analyzed, to the extent feasible at this time, the environmental effects of
development of The Disneyland Resort, including a "Future Expansion District," 81 acres in
size, at some time before the year 2010. On June 9, 1993, the City Council deleted the
majority of the Future Expansion District from the project boundaries (i.e., the Fujishige
agricultural parcel); the Project analyzed in the Final EIR, therefore, analyzed the impacts of
the Project without that property. The Project includes a Future Expansion District of
approximately 25 acres, which is proposed for development primarily as the South Parking
Area. Additionally, the City hereby finds that the C-R Overlay areas may be proposed for
development with uses allowed by the Specific Plan but which are not currently proposed by
the applicant. The impacts of this development have been analyzed to the extent feasible at
the time the EIR was certified. The City of Anaheim hereby finds and declares that at this
time there are no reasonably foreseeable extensions, expansions or alterations of the Project
which are not described in the EIR and Specific Plan, based on the administrative record
before the City of Anaheim at the time of its final decision on the Project.
3.19 Having received, reviewed and considered the above described information, as well as all
other information and documents in the record, the City Council hereby conditions the Project
and finds as stated in these Findings.
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4.0 EFFECTS DETERMINED TO BE NOT SIGNIFICANT OR MITIGATED TO A
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT LEVEL
4.1 Land Use - Related Plans and Policies (Partially)
4.1.1 Potential Sienificant Imoacts. The Project's potential land use impacts related to
plans and policies that can be mitigated to a less than significant level or are otherwise not significant
are discussed in Section 3.1 of the EIR; cumulative impacts are analyzed in Section 4.1.
Amendments to the City of Anaheim General Plan and the City of Anaheim Zoning Ordinance are
proposed; however, no significant impacts arc anticipated as a result of the amendments. The Project
is consistent with the goals, policies and objectives of the General Plan. Amendments to the Orange
County Master Plan of Arterial Highways will be required to maintain consistency with the City's
General Plan. Implementation of The Disneyland Resort will result in project-specific and cumulative
significant impacts related to the development of 24 acres of land designated as prime agricultural
land by the California Department of Conservation, as discussed in Section 6.0 of these Findings.
The cumulative impacts associated with Land Use -- Related Plans and Policies are described in
Section 4.0 of the EIR; significant impacts are identified related to the loss of prime agricultural land.
There are no other significant impacts to land use related plans and policies.
4.1.2 Findings. All significant impacts associated with land use related plans and policies
have been mitigated to a less than significant level unless explicitly identified above as significant.
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which mitigate or
avoid the significant environmental effects thereof, as identified in the EIR, except as identified in
Section 6.0 of these Findings.
4.1.3 Facts in Support of Findings. The analysis in the EIR demonstrates that, with the
exception of the significant impact related to the loss of land designated by the State of California as
prime agricultural land, no significant impacts on land use-related plans and policies will occur.
Project Design Feature 3.1-1 describes the fact that the proposed project shall be implemented based
on the guidelines and standards in The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan, which includes zoning and
development standards, design guidelines, and a Public Facilities Plan. All development proposals
within The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan area must be consistent with The Disneyland Resort
Specific Plan and the City of Anaheim's General Plan, as amended by the proposed project.
The Disneyland Resort Project includes General Plan Amendment No. 331, which
includes amendments to the Land Use Element and Circulation Element. The analysis and evidence
presented in the EIR support the conclusion that no significant environmental effects will occur as a
result of these amendments. The elements of the General Plan Amendment are described in Section
10.0 of The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan (Volume VI of the Final EIR).
The proposed Disneyland Resort Specific Plan will establish the zoning and
development standards for the Specific Plan area (SP92-1) (City of Anaheim Municipal Code, Chapter
18.78), which will replace the existing C-R Zone (Municipal Code Chapter 18.48) for The
Disneyland Resort Specific Plan area. Implementation of The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan will
avoid and minimize potential land use impacts. The relevant Project Design Features include those
provided in the Specific Plan. As described in Section 3.1.3 of the EIR, the Project will be
implemented based on the guidelines and standards in The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan, which
includes zoning and development standards, design guidelines, and a public facilities plan.
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Chapter 6.0 of The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan provides comprehensive analysis
of the consistency of the Project to the relevant goals, policies and objectives of the Anaheim General
Plan. Additionally, the consistency of the Specific Plan to the General Plan is analyzed in Section 3.1
of the EIR. These analyses were independently reviewed and evaluated by the City of Anaheim staff
and were made available for public review as part of the draft Specific Plan which was made available
for public review concurrently with the Draft EIR. Based on these analyses, the City has determined
that The Disneyland Specific Plan is consistent with the Anaheim General Plan. The Project will
avoid or mitigate significant effects on land use-related plans and policies by implementation of the
Specific Plan, except to the extent noted in Section 6.0 of these Findings.
The EIR analyzes the relationship of the Specific Plan with the City's proposed
Area Specific Plan, currently under preparation by the City of Anaheim, and the Master Plan of
Sewer for the South Central Area and the Master Plan of Drainage for the South Central Area. These
plans are expected to provide guidance for future development of portions of the City of Anaheim.
The Master Plan of Sewer for the South Central Area and the Master Plan of Drainage for the South
Central Area were completed prior to certification of EIR No. 311; they were incorporated by
reference in their final form. As the analysis in the EIR shows, The Disneyland Resort will not result
in any significant planning-related impacts to these plans.
The analysis in the EIR demonstrates that the Project will not have significant impacts
on transportation-related plans and policies. The Project incorporates a requirement for a
Transportation Demand Management Prograna consistent with the City's Transportation Demand
Management ordinance, which was adopted to comply with the County Congestion Management Plan.
Amendments to the Master Plan of Arterial Highways ("MPAH") will be required to maintain
consistency between the Anaheim General Plan and the MPAH; however, the revisions are not
significant planning impacts. The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan is consistent with the Orange
County Congestion Management Program ("CMP"). On a regional level, the EIR analyzes the
relationship of The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan with the 1991 Air Quality Management Plan, the
Regional Mobility Plan and the Regional Growth Management Plan, and concludes the Project is
consistent with all three regional plans.
As discussed in section 3.3 of EIR, The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan provides for
integration of the Project's transportation and circulation improvements with the State of California's
project for the widening of I-5 ("I-5 widening project"). Additionally, the Project will accommodate
three Orange County transportation planning projects: the Katella Avenue Smart Street (formerly
called "Superstreet") project, the Harbor Boulevard Smart Street project, and The Orange County
Fixed-Guideway Project.
The analysis in the EIR supports the conclusion that the project-specific and
cumulative significance on land use-related plans and policies will be avoided or substantially lessened
to a less than significant level by the Project Design Features and the Mitigation Measures identified
in the EIR and incorporated into the Project, except as noted in Section 6.0 of these Findings.
Implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.1-1 and 3.1-2 of the Mitigation Monitoring
Program will ensure implementation of the Project Design Features:
Mitigation Measure 3.1-1: The applicant shall implement all Project
Design Features or their environmental equivalent. The City of
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Anaheim Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process.
Mitigation Measure 3.1-2: Building plans shall be submitted by the
property owner/developer and will be reviewed for consistency with
the Specific Plan.
4.2 Land Use Compatibility (Partially)
4.2.1 Potential Significant Impacts. The Project's potential impacts on land use
compatibility that can be mitigated to a less than significant level or are otherwise not significant are
discussed in Section 3.2 of the EIR. The cumulative impacts associated with Land Use Compatibility
are described in Section 4.0 of the EIR; significant impacts are identified related to the juxtaposition
of commercial and residential uses. Two primary issues are discussed: the displacement of various
existing facilities or land uses and the proximity of The Disneyland Resort to various existing land
uses. The loss of prime agricultural land is a significant impact. No other significant impacts will
occur as a result of displacement of existing uses.
Land use compatibility impacts to residences located across Walnut Street from
structures in The Disneyland Resort would be significant. Residences east and west of the South
Parking Area will have their views changed from agricultural fields and low use structures to parking
facilities; potential impacts to adjacent residents are considered significant, although beneficial impacts
associated with the proposed landscaping and urban design features of The Disneyland Resort Specific
Plan will occur. Other land use compatibility impacts associated with the juxtaposition of the new
theme park, hotel and parking facilities would not be significant. The project will contribute to
significant land use impacts.
4.2.2 Findings. All significant impacts associated with land use compatibility have been
mitigated to a less than significant level unless explicitly identified above as significant. Changes or
alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which mitigate or avoid the
significant environmental effects thereof, as identified in the EIR, except as identified in Section 6.0
of these Findings.
4.2.3 Facts in Support of Findings. The analysis and information in the EIR demonstrates
that with the exception of significant impacts related to the proximity of the proposed uses to existing
residential land use, no significant impacts related to land use compatibility will occur. The
development of The Disneyland Resort will require the demolition and removal of several structures
and the dislocation of other uses. The EIR identifies the land uses which will be displaced, including:
private recreational facilities; commercial facilities, including hotels, restaurants and retail services;
overnight recreational vehicle campgrounds; existing Disneyland parking lot; industrial uses; and
vacant lands. As described in the EIR, with the exception of the removal of the prime agricultural
land, as discussed in Section 6.0 of these Findings, the displacement of these land uses will not be
significant. The dislocation of the private recreational uses, recreational vehicle parks, and
commercial facilities is not considered a significant environmental impact to the community because
of the numerous similar facilities in the vicinity of the proposed Project site. The loss of the existing
Disneyland theme park parking lot is not a significant impact because adequate parking will be
provided in the proposed public parking structures.
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The EIR also analyzes potential land use compatibility impacts associated with the
proximity of the Project to surrounding land uses and views of the Project structures. Based on this
analysis, the City finds that implementation of the proposed Project Design Features will avoid
significant land use compatibility impacts along the northern, eastern and southern boundaries of the
WESTCOT Center. Relevant Project Design Features include compliance with the extensive
landscaping requirements, design guidelines, required building setbacks, and height standards which
are provided in the Specific Plan and the Commercial Recreation Area Height Standard Ordinance.
Project Design Feature 3.2-1 states "Applicant shall submit documentation that project design features
are in compliance with all building setbacks, height standards, landscaping requirements, and design
guidelines as specified in Section 7.0 of Appendix B, The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan." The
landscaping requirements and required building setbacks have been designed to adequately buffer the
existing uses along the periphery of the proposed Project from the increased height, bulk and intensity
of uses within The Disneyland Resort. The detailed design guidelines will ensure that the structural
elements of the Project which will be visible from external public areas will be aesthetically pleasing
and will enhance and be compatible with surrounding uses. The height standards provided in the
Specific Plan and in the Anaheim Commercial Recreation Area Height Standard Ordinance will
protect and enhance the special character and special historic and aesthetic interest and value of the
existing and planned theme parks; encourage more sensitive massing of buildings; enhance and
harmonize land uses in the Commercial Recreation Area with the proposed uses; minimize visual
intrusion into residential areas; and prevent visual intrusion into the theme parks. Impacts which are
less than significant, as identified in the EIR, will include: the effects of increased height, bulk and
proximity of theme park and back-of-house structures and the Disneyland Administration Building to
uses along Ball Road; the effects of increased bulk and height of public parking structures in the East
Parking Area; and the effects of increased bulk and height of hotel and parking structures on land
uses south of Katella Avenue with the exception of the effects on residential uses adjacent to the South
Parking Area.
The EIR discusses the potential impacts on residential and commercial property values
in Section 3.2.1. No relationship to significant environmental effects has been identified. The EIR
indicates that although there may be some relationship between residential property values and the
proximity of a major commercial recreation use, such as the existing Disneyland theme park or the
Project, residential properties adjacent to the site exhibit such a broad range of price, style, upkeep,
and density that no causal relationship between residential property values and the proximity of a
major commercial use such as The Disneyland Resort can be determined. The enhancement of
commercial recreational facilities in this area by The Disneyland Resort Project is anticipated to
beneficially affect surrounding commercial facilities.
As part of The Disneyland Resort, improvements to the transportation network will be
completed. The EIR analyzes the potential impacts and concludes these improvements will not cause
significant environmental effects due to their proximity to internal and external commercial uses and,
in part, the fact that these improvements will implement long-term local and regional transportation
goals.
Originally, the Draft EIR identified a mitigation measure which would have required
notice of change of use to long-term tenants of on-site recreational vehicle parks and would have
required the City to monitor the implementation of this requirement. Due to changes in state law and
due to the lack of environmental impacts associated with such notice, this measure was no longer
required as a mitigation measure and was not included in the Final EIR.
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The potential significant impacts on land use compatibility will be avoided or
substantially lessened to a less than significant level by the Project Design Features and the mitigation
measures identified in the EIR and incorporated into the Project, except as noted in Section 6.0 of
these Findings. Mitigation Measure 3.2-1 will assure implementation of the Project Design Features:
Mitigation Measure 3.2-1: The applicant shall implement all Project
Design Features or their environmental equivalent. The City of
Anaheim Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.2-2 will substantially reduce potential impacts
from development of parking facilities in the Hotel and Parking Districts by requiring consistency
with the detailed guidelines and standards in the Specific Plan:
Mitigation Measure 3.2-2: For parking facilities associated with the
Hotel and Parking Districts, the property owner/developer shall submit
plans detailing the setbacks for the parking structures and landscaping
plans which minimize compatibility impacts of the parking facilities on
surrounding areas, consistent with Section 5.8 of the Specific Plan.
4.3 Transportation and Circulation (Partially)
4.3.1 Potential Significant Impacts. The Project's potential impacts of the WESTCOT
Center and offsite improvements related to transportation and circulation that can be mitigated to a
less than significant level or are otherwise not significant are discussed in Section 3.3 of the EIR.
Cumulative impacts are addressed in Sections 3.3 and 4.3 of the EIR; significant impacts related to
cumulative growth in traffic are identified.
· WESTCOT Center: Based either on current traffic conditions or on projected
traffic conditions in the year 2000, traffic associated with the proposed
WESTCOT Center would result in significant impacts due to deficiencies in
the level of service at intersections within the study area. No significant
impact on the CMP network or regional highways is anticipated. The Project
will provide and accommodate alternative transportation modes and will avoid
impacts to residential neighborhoods. The Project will increase pedestrian
traffic but no significant impacts are anticipated.
· Offsite Improvements: Implementation of offsite Project and baseline
improvements will require acquisition of additional rights-of-way and will
result in partial or complete dislocation of certain land uses.
4.3.2 Findings. All significant impacts associated with transportation and circulation have
been mitigated to a less than significant level unless explicitly identified above as significant.
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which mitigate or
avoid the significant environmental effects thereof, as identified in the EIR, except as identified in
Sections 5.0 and 6.0 of these Findings.
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4.3.3 Facts in Support of Findin~,s
Descriotion of Relevant Project Features. The EIR demonstrates that the Project
will have a limited impact on traffic and circulation systems. This is attributable to the nature and
characteristics of the Project, including the Project Design Features specifically identified in the EIR.
First, the EIR explains that a number of factors will influence Project trip generation, including the
following:
· Project trips will not peak during the heaviest commute hours.
· Project trips will be concentrated on I-5 and new parking facilities will be
located adjacent to the freeway ramps allowing convenient access to the public
parking facilities while minimizing impacts on streets.
· Vehicle occupancy (guest and cast) will average 3.3 persons and
approximately 88 percent of the peak hour Project traffic will use some form
of multi-passenger vehicles, such as ridesharing, buses or shuttles.
Implementation of Project Design Features 3.3-1 through 3.3-5, described below and
in the Mitigation Monitoring Program, will result in convenient freeway access to the public parking
facilities while minimizing the impacts of Project-related traffic on streets.
Public Parking Facilities (Pro|ect Desian Feature 3.3-1): Two new public parking
facilities will be constructed at opposite sides of The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan
area to receive traffic from the I-5. A minimum of 24,500 guest and cast parking
spaces will be provided. The West Parking Area will be oriented to receive
southbound I-5 traffic, and the East Parking Area will be oriented to receive
northbound I-5 traffic.
Improved Access (Project Design Feature 3.3-2): Access roads leading up to the
parking facilities shall be sized to accommodate traffic at peak hours, thereby substan-
tially reducing the likelihood of backups onto City streets and freeway ramps.
All guest vehicles will enter and exit the West Parking Area via the proposed
extension of West Street/Disneyland Drive. Cast access will enter and exit either at
West Street/Disneyland Drive or via a single access on Cerritos Avenue with right-
turn in and left-turn out only. No cast or guest access or egress will occur from
Walnut Street.
Sl~eed Parking (Project Design Feature 3.3-3): Direct ramps to each level of the
East and West Parking Area facilities will minimize internal circulation within the
garages and acconm~odate the project's "speed parking" operation.
Conveyance Systems (Project Design Feature 3.3-4}: In addition to an extensive
network of landscaped pedestrian thoroughfares, conveyance systems will transport
Disneyland Resort guests around the project. Elevated pedestrian way/people
mover/moving sidewalk systems will transport guests from the East and West public
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parking facilities to the Theme Park District. Future connections may also be
provided to an Orange County urban rail station.
Theme Park Droo-Off Area (Proiect Design Feature 3.3-5): To provide access to
the attractions in the Specific Plan area to people staying outside of The Disneyland
Resort area, a bus and shuttle drop-off area will be located on Harbor Boulevard at
Freedman Way, or adjacent or internal to the East Public Parking structure, or other
accessible location in the Theme Park District, as shown on Exhibit 4.4.2a of the
Specific Plan. The types of vehicles served at this facility may include public and
private passenger shuttles and buses.
The Disneyland Resort Project Design Features 3.3-6 through 3.3-11 include the
construction of roadway improvements, as described below. All roadway improvements will be
completed prior to the opening of WESTCOT Center. These roadway improvements will avoid
and/or minimize potential traffic impacts on the local circulation system, while enhancing convenient
access between I-5 and the public parking facilities and enhancing smooth traffic flows on surface
streets surrounding the Project.
I-5 - West Street/Disneyland Drive Southbound Mixed Flow Offramp (Proiect
Desima Feature 3.3-6): A mixed-flow offramp currently proposed as part of the I-5
widening project is planned from southbound I-5 to West Street/Disneyland Drive to
replace the existing Ball Road offramp. Currently, this improvement is planned as
part of the I-5 widening project. However, it will be constructed prior to the Westcot
Center Opening.
West Street/Disnevlund Drive/Ball Road Overcrossing, (Pro|ect Design Feature
3.3-7): To reduce congestion for vehicles entering the West Parking Area from I-5,
an overcrossing is planned at West Street/Disneyland Drive and Ball Road. The
intersection of West Street and Ball Road shall be constructed with a two-lane flyover
over Ball Road as a project design feature. The overcrossing would take southbound
I-5 traffic exiting at West Street/Disneyland Drive over Ball Road, and then allow
convenient access to the entrance of the parking facility. The design of the Ball Road
overcrossing shall allow for the potential future installation of an elevated "slip ramp"
connecting the southbound West Street flyover over Ball Road to the southbound
elevated lanes of West Street/Disney[and Drive as the lanes pass over the at-grade
parking structure entrance. The project design feature includes the right-of-way for
the potential slip ramp. When The Disneyland Resort exceeds 3,500 new project
hotel rooms, the elevated slip ramp may be constructed by the City.
This overcrossing may be one-way inbound in the morning, two-way during the
afternoon, then one-way outbound during the outbound peak. Access and egress
points will be provided both north and south of Ball Road. Both the HOV ramp and
the mixed-use offramp at I-5 and West Street/Disneyland Drive would have access to
the overcrossing. A full intersection at West Street/Disneyland Drive will still be
provided at grade. When the overcrossing is one way, counter-flow movements can
be made along West Street/Disneyland Drive.
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West Street/Disneyland Drive Intersections and Turn Pockets (Project Design
Feature 3.3-8): To facilitate traffic flow along West Street/Disneyland Drive between
Katella Avenue and Ball Road, signalized intersections will be provided at major hotel
entrances. Appropriate turn pockets including double left-turn lanes and right turn
only lanes will also be provided as needed to maintain acceptable service levels. West
Street/Disneyland Drive itself will have two travel lanes in each direction.
Freedman Way Widenino (Project Design Feature 3.3-9~: The addition of the
northbound HOV offramp at Freedman Way and the realignment of the southbound
onramp will require the widening of Freedman Way between Harbor Boulevard and
Clementinc Street; Clementine Street to 1-5. Three concrete through lanes, where
possible, and necessary turn lanes in each direction will be provided.
S~eed/Caoacitv Restrictions on Walnut Street IProiect Design Feature 3.3-10):
Between Cerritos Avenue and Ball Road, Walnut Street will be improved adjacent to
the strawberry field in accordance with the City of Anaheim General Plan Circulation
Element. To discourage any increase in traffic on Walnut Street, the capacity of the
road will be restrained, from Katella Avenue to Ball Road. Possible methods include
narrowing the street entrances at Katella Avenue and Ball Road and replacing the
existing signal with a stop sign at the existing intersection of Walnut Street and
Cerritos Avenue. This and other options will be evaluated, and a plan to maintain the
current character of Walnut Street will be developed.
Cerritos Avenue Realiamment (Project Design Feature 3.3-11): With the
development of the Hotel District, Cerritos Avenue between Walnut Street and West
Street/Disneyland Drive will be moved approximately 1,000 to 1,100 feet to the north
and will be renamed. The new roadway will be two lanes wide and will be designed
to discourage access from or onto Walnut Street. Southbound left turns will not be
allowed at the Walnut Street/Cerritos Avenue intersection. Westbound Cerritos
Avenue left turns at Walnut Street will not be allowed.
The following Project Design Features (Project Design Features 3.3-12 and 3.3-13)
describe the I-5/High Occupancy Vehicle CHOV") Offramps which are part of Caltrans' I-5 widening
project and will be completed independent of The Disneyland Resort Project. The HOV ramps were
not assumed in the analysis of traffic impacts of the WESTCOT Center and are not required as a
condition of the opening or operation of the WESTCOT Center.
I-5-West Street/Disnevland Drive Southbound HOV Offraton (Proiect Design
Feature 3.3-12): Caltrans' 1-5 widening project includes a new HOV offramp from
southbound I-5 to West Street/Disneyland Drive. This ramp would be built at the
same time as the I-5 Widening Project. The ramp will bring high occupancy vehicles
(HOVs) conveniently from the HOV lane in the median of I-5 to the West Parking
Area.
I-5/Freedman Way Northbound HOV Offrarer (Proiect Design Feature 3.3-13):
Caltrans' I-5 widening project includes a proposed HOV offramp connecting the
northbound HOV lanes on I-5 to Freedman Way and an undercrossing of Anaheim
Boulevard to Freedman Way. This ramp will carry a substantial number of vehicles
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to the East Parking Area and remove them from Harbor Boulevard and Katella
Avenue.
This ramp (shown in Exhibit 3.2-2 of Volume I of the EIR) will allow northbound I-5
traffic to access the parking facility conveniently from the freeway and also provide
access for other vehicles to Harbor Boulevard. It will improve the level of service of
the section of Katella Avenue crossing I-5, as well as the intersections of Katella
Avenue with Anaheim Boulevard, Haster Street, Clementinc Street, and Harbor
Boulevard. The ramp is discussed in detail in Appendix C-l, Volume III.
Additionally, Project Design Feature 3.3-14 states that the following intersection
improvements, which are assumed in the analysis of project traffic, will be implemented unless
otherwise indicated by the year 2000 (Opening of WESTCOT Center) as part of the project design
that will enhance the overall performance of the surrounding circulation system:
· Redesign and reconstruct the intersection of Ball Road/West
Street/Disneyland Drive to include an overcrossing.
· Redesign the Harbor Boulevard/Freedman Way intersection by removing the
entrance to the surface parking lot and adding double left-turn lanes
southbound.
· At the intersection of Haster Street and Freedman Way, add a third through
lane eastbound and westbound and a second left-turn lane eastbound, or
equivalent improvements as defined by Caltrans during the final geometric
design of the I-5 interchange.
· At the intersection of Clementinc Street and Freedman Way, add the following
improvements or equivalent improvements as defined by Caltrans during the
final geometric design of the I-5 interchange:
third through lanes eastbound and westbound
left-turn lanes eastbound and westbound
second through lanes northbound and southbound
left-turn lane southbound
remove right-turn lane northbound
· Reconfigure the Walnut Street/Cerritos Avenue intersection.
· Reconfigure the West Street/Disneyland Drive/Cerritos Avenue intersection to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Also, as noted in Project Design Feature 3.3-15, the need to minimize east vehicle
trips to reduce congestion and improve air quality, consistent with the goals of both the Air Quality
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Management Plan (AQMP) of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and with
the Regional Mobility Plan of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is
recognized. The Disneyland Resort will implement and administer a comprehensive Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) program for all cast, which will strive to achieve an average vehicle
ridership (AVR) goal of 1.5 persons per vehicle and, an average length of out-of-area guest stay of
1.72 days, or a demonstration that the SCAG VMT reduction targets have been achieved through
other means, by 2000. While The Disneyland Resort's traffic generation characteristics have shown
larger-than-normal ridership rates for total project guests (4.1 persons per vehicle in year 2000), it is
important to reduce both real and perceived traffic impacts resultant from The Disneyland Resort's
cast, as well as provide added transportation alternatives for guests.
At this point in project development, it is not possible to predict precisely which
programs and activities would be most successful for The Disneyland Resort in meeting these goals.
In addition, the applicant will review annually with the City any changes to the TDM Program and
the Progranfs effectiveness toward achieving a 1.5 AVR. In consultation with the SCAQMD, the
City of Anaheim and other agencies, and after analyzing the effectiveness of these items, the Wait
Disney Company will select specific programs for implementation.
Objectives of the TDM program are:
· Increase ridesharing and use of alternative transportation modes by guests.
· Meet the cast 1.5 AVR target.
· Provide a menu of commute alternatives for The Disneyland Resort cast, to
reduce project-generated trips.
· Provide transportation "linkages" to existing and future transportation modes
(other than single-occupant vehicle travel) for both The Disneyland Resort cast
and guests.
Implementation strategies and elements of the TDM program for cast and guest trips
are described in detail in the Mitigation Monitoring Program and are summarized herein.
The EIR identifies implementation strategies and elements of the TDM program for
both cast and guest trips. For cast members trips, the applicaut has committed that commuting
management and trip reduction will become an integral part of the new-hire training. A menu of
TDM progran~ strategies and elements for both existing and future cast commute options would be
examined, including, but not limited to, the following, which are described in more detail in
Section 3.3.3 of the EIR and in the Mitigation Monitoring Program: ohsitc food, retail and other
services; ridesharing; vanpooling; transit pass; commuter bus; shuttle service; bicycling; rental car
fleet; guaranteed ride home program; housing coordinator and referral program and local hiring
efforts; target reduction of longest commute trips; work schedule (staggered shifts, compressed work
week and telecommuting); work environment/facility management (parking management, management
staff, amenities, access and delivery management); and financial incentives (financial incentives for
ridesharing and/or public transit, bicycling, special "premiums" for the participation and promotion of
trip reduction and delivery management).
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For guest trips, even though visitors are estimated to average nearly four persons per
vehicle, additional programs and incentives could and will be provided to encourage even more guest
use of ridesharing, transit, and other modes of travel to and from The Disneyland Resort. The
applicant is currently developing a list of potential programs and is working with the City of Anaheim
and OCTA on the provision of convenient linkages to other modes of transportation. Marketing
materials for The Disneyland Resort will describe it as an "auto-free" zone with a range of
transportation amenities where cars are not needed.
Other measures to achieve trip reductions and other TDM program objectives will be
explored, including the formation of a Disneyland Resort Transportation Management Association
(TMA), or a Commercial-Recreation Area TMA. To increase the likelihood of success of the TDM
program, cooperation among other groups and businesses who either have existing TDM programs or
have a need for TDM programming could be networked with cast participants. By expanding the
number of participants in the various programs, more benefit in trip reduction is likely to be
achieved. The TMA would be responsible for matching cast and guest conmaute services;
marketing/promoting ridesharing alternatives (i.e., vanpooling, bicycling, etc.); and providing a "fair
share" payment of local TDM progran~s provided through the TMA.
Based on the analysis in the EIR, the City of Anaheim finds that the TDM Program,
as presently defined, will satisfy the City's TDM Program objectives.
Proiect Imoacts, Assuming Implementation of Project Design Features. The EIR
analyzes the impacts of implementation of the Project, including the Project Design Features, within a
study area defined during preliminary analysis, which includes areas outside the City of Anaheim,
under two scenarios: 1) Project impacts on the future baseline improved transportation system
performance; and 2) Project impacts on the existing transportation system. Assuming implementation
of the Project Design Features, the EIR identifies the significant impacts discussed below.
Under the first scenario (baseline traffic growth plus Project traffic), there will be no
significant impacts to the capacities of the most heavily affected freeway (I-5) or freeway
onramps/offramps. However, substantial benefits to surface street circulation are expected as a result
of the convenient freeway access afforded by implementation of the I-5 widening project, which will
include HOV connector ramps at the West Street/Disneyland Drive and Freedman Way/Katella
Avenue interchanges, and the mixed-flow offramp at West Street/Disneyland Drive and the Ball Road
overcrossing. The EIR analyzed the potential impacts of Project traffic on 34 intersections
surrounding the Project site. Assuming implementation of the baseline improvements (the
improvements required to service projected growth without the Project), the addition of traffic from
the WESTCOT Center will significantly impact projected levels of service at five intersections
(Anaheim Boulevard/Ball Road, Euclid Street/Ball Road, Euclid Street at Katella Avenue, Harbor
Boulevard/Ball Road, and Haster Street at Orangewood Avenue). Other intersections within the study
area may be affected, but no other significant impacts are identified. The City of Anaheim is
developing a flexible, comprehensive Traffic Mitigation program to secure mitigation of the impacts
of baseline growth from future projects and to secure funding for improvements, as described in
Section 3.3.1.3 of the EIR (Volume I).
Under the second scenario (Project impacts on existing traffic conditions), a total of
six intersections will be significantly affected by Project traffic. Four intersections will experience a
level of service E with the Project: Euclid Avenue/Ball Road, Euclid Avenue/Katella Avenue,
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Harbor Boulevard/Katella Avenue, and Haster Street/Katella Avenue. Two currently deficient
intersections will experience increases in traffic with the Project: Anaheim Street/Ball Road and
Harbor Boulevard/Chapman Avenue. The City finds that the analysis of potential impacts based on
the existing traffic conditions is a reasonable and complete analysis of the impacts of the Project on
the transportation and circulation system.
The EIR also analyzes the impacts of right-of-way acquisition for the baseline
circulation improvements and improvements associated with the WESTCOT Center. No significant
impacts are identified; however, the EIR does identify partial and total displacements of a number of
commercial facilities as a result of the right-of-way improvements; these are identified in
Appendix C-2 of the EIR (Volume III).
The EIR demonstrates the consistency of the Project with the Congestion Management
Program ("CMP"). The Project's traffic impact analysis has been prepared and reviewed in
accordance with the adopted Orange County Congestion Management Program uniform data base,
establishing consistency with the methodology required by the CMP. First the Project will implement
and monitor a comprehensive Transportation Demand Management program for the Project,
consistent with the City's TDM ordinance and the CMP. The Project's total average vehicle ridership
is projected to exceed a 1.5 AVR goal, with guests to the Project expected to continue the current
pattern of ridership rates, which meet or exceed 1.5 AVR. The Project's TDM program for cast will
include as its objective meeting a 1.5 AVR. As previously stated, Project Design Feature 3.3-16
requires a TDM; the EIR describe numerous implementation methods which will be considered in the
TDM program.
Additionally, the Project's impacts to existing levels of service on the Congestion
Management Program Highway System have been analyzed and have been determined to be in
conformance with the CMP uniform data base. With the implementation of the mitigation measures
which are required as conditions of approval for the Project, the Project is found to create no impacts
to the CMP Highway System. As a result, no deficient segments of the CMP Highway System will
result from the Project and a deficiency plan is not required. However, if the improvements at the
Katella Avenue intersections are not implemented as part of the Smart Street program, deficiency
planning may be required.
The EIR analyzes the potential impacts on the transit system. The EIR concludes that
ridership associated with the Project will increase but that seat capacity will continue to exceed
demand; thus, the Project will not create a need for additional transit service beyond that which is
projected for the Commercial Recreation Area and no significant impacts will occur.
If the intermodal facility is incorporated in the East Parking Area, additional benefits
to the region's transit system will be provided.
The EIR does not identify significant impacts to traffic levels in or near residential
neighborhoods.
Finally, the EIR analyzes potential impacts on pedestrian circulation. It notes that
there will be a substantial increase in pedestrian access between the resort hotels and theme parks and
at the intersection of Katella Avenue and Harbor Boulevard. However, no significant impacts to
levels of service are identified.
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Mitigation Measures. The potential significant impacts related to transportation and
circulation will be avoided or substantially lessened to a less than significant level by the mitigation
measures recommended in the EIR and incorporated into the Project as conditions of approval, except
as noted in Sections 5.0 and 6.0 of these Findings.
Implementation of the Project Design Features is assured by Mitigation Measure
3.3-1:
Mitigation Measure 3.3-1: The applicant shall implement all Project
Design Features or their environmental equivalent. The City of
Anaheim Pla~ming Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process.
Mitigation Measure 3.3-2 will ensure compliance with the City of Anaheim's Traffic
Signal Assessment Fee program:
Mitigation Measure 3.3-2: Appropriate traffic signal assessment fees
shall be paid by the property owner/developer to the City of Anaheim
in amounts determined by the City Council Resolution in effect at the
time of issuance of the building permit, or credit given for City-
authorized improvements.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.3-3 will provide adequate right-of-way and
easements to allow the City of Anaheim to improve streets and make other circulation improvements
as planned:
Mitigation Measure 3.3-3: The property owner/developer shall
irrevocably offer for dedication (with subordination of easements),
including necessary construction easements, the ultimate rights-of-way
(as indicated in the General Plan Circulation Element, as amended per
General Plan Amendment No. 331) for the following arterial
highway/intersection half-sections adjacent to parcels under its
ownership to the City of Anaheim:
a. Katella Avenue (to ultimate 8-lane facility)
b. Walnut Street
c. West Street/Disneyland Drive
d. Ball Road
e. Harbor Boulevard
f. Freedman Way
g. Clementine Street
h. Manchester Avenue
i. Cerritos Avenue
j. Haster Street
If, after the initial dedications, any additional parcels are acquired by the applicant
adjacent to the above-mentioned arterial highway/intersection half-sections, the applicant shall notify
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the City in writing of said acquisition and the ultimate rights-of-way for said properties shall be
irrevocably offered for dedication to the City of Anaheim.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.3-4 will ensure provision of adequate access
to the Disneyland Administration Building:
Mitigation Measure 3.3-4: The applicant shall provide a cast guard
entrance 150' south of Ball Road at the entrance to the Disneyland
Administration Building with three inbound and a minimum of two
outbound lanes to minimize queuing onto Ball Road.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.3-5 will ensure appropriate coordination for
street improvement phasing in both the Cities of Anaheim and Garden Grove.
Miti~,ation Measure 3.3-5: A phasing plan shall be submitted for review and
approval to the appropriate City Engineer in Anaheim and/or Garden Grove (for
improvements within Garden Grove) demonstrating how the improvements shown in
Table 3.3-16 (See Mitigation Monitoring Program), as approved by the City
Engineer, will be constructed.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.3-6 will ensure that the potential significant
impacts of the WESTCOT Center will be mitigated to below a level of significance. This mitigation
measure is designed to accommodate Project traffic on the existing transportation and circulation
system, and assumes implementation of the Project Design Features discussed previously. The Final
EIR also considered potential Project impacts on the ~uture transportation and circulation system,
based on growth projections and assuming implementation of certain baseline improvements.
However, after reviewing the analysis in the EIR, the City of Anaheim has determined that it is
reasonable to design the required street and intersection improvements based on the analysis of
existing conditions and that Mitigation Measure 3.3-6 will substantially reduce Project impacts to
below a level of significance. This mitigation measure will mitigate the impacts of the proposed
Project traffic on the existing transportation and circulation system and would provide certain
improvements to accommodate baseline growth at the identified intersections. This mitigation
measure includes improvements identified in Section 3.3.1.3 of the EIR as baseline improvements,
which are necessary to accommodate baseline traffic growth whether or not the proposed Project is
approved:
Mitigation Measure 3.3-6: Excluding the Disneyland Administration
Building, relocation of the SCE transmission lines and demolition, but
including the South Parking Area, the applicant shall mitigate (through
constructing or paying the actual total costs for consultant/contractor
services for preliminary and final engineering, soils analysis, right-of-
way acquisition, demolition, relocation, construction and inspection,
and other related expenses) the traffic impacts of the WESTCOT
Center by implementing the improvements identified in Table 3.3-16
[Attachment A to Findings], as approved by the City Engineer, in
accordance with a phasing plan approved by the City Engineer.
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If the City of Anaheim adopts a traffic impact fee, as discussed in
Section 3.3.1.3 of the EIR, funds collected under this program with
nexus to these improvements may be used to reimburse the applicant
for the portion of the baseline improvements (as identified in Table
3.3-16) [Attachment A to Findings], which exceed the project share of
the improvements. Improvements otherwise funded by public sources
prior to approval of the Final Site Plan for each phase will be deleted
from project participation.
The WESTCOT Mitigation Plan, as defined in the Mitigation Monitoring Program,
includes the following:
· Project Design Features (previously described);
· Mitigation Measures, including baseline and Project improvements at the
intersections identified in Table 3.3-16 of the Mitigation Monitoring Plan;
· Improvements to intersections on Katella Avenue (eligible Katella Smart Street
improvements scheduled to be funded through Measure M); and
· I-5 improvements (currently proposed as part of the I-5 widening project).
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.3-8 will reduce potential impacts associated
with the South Parking Area to below a level of significance:
Mitigation Measure 3.3-8: The following improvements are
required:
Add eastbound and westbound dual left-turn lanes and an
eastbound right-turn lane to the Clementinc Street/Katella
Avenue intersection, with a storage length of 200 feet
accommodating six lanes on Katella Avenue with a 24-foot
wide median.
Add a southbound right-turn pocket to the right-turn-in-only
entrance to the South Parking Area on Haster Street, with a
storage length of 150 feet; and, provide west half-width of
ultimate six-lane arterial south of Katella Avenue to the
southern property line of the South Parking Area.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.3-9 will reduce potential impacts associated
with the development of the Disneyland Administration Building if it is developed prior to
implementation of The Disneyland Resort project.
Mitigation Measure 3.3-9: The following improvements shall be
required:
· Add a westbound right-turn lane at Anaheim Boulevard/Ball Road.
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· Restripe existing left-turn lane westbound to provide a
minimum of 150 feet of dual-lane storage or a minimum of
250 feet of single-lane storage at Ball Road/Disneyland
Administration Building driveway.
· Provide an eastbound right-turn pocket with 250 feet of
storage at Ball Road/Disneyland Administration building
driveway.
· Redesign the Disneyland Administration Building entrance
driveway to provide three inbound and a minimum of two
outbound lanes, with its own entrance gate located a minimum
of 150 feet south of the intersection at Ball Road/Disneyland
Administration Building driveway.
4.4 Air Quality (PartialIv)
4.4.1 Potential Significant Impacts. The Project's potential impacts on air quality that can
be mitigated to a less than significant level or are otherwise not significant are discussed in Section
3.4 of the EIR; cumulative impacts are discussed in Section 4.4. The EIR analyzes four major
categories of impacts: construction impacts, operational regional impacts (i.e., the combined
emissions of criteria pollutants from utility usage, stationary sources, onsite service engines and
vehicles and mobile sources), operational local impacts (i.e., localized concentrations of carbon
monoxide), and cumulative impacts.
Based on methodologies recommended by the South Coast Air Quality Management
District, the Project will not result in exceedanees of state or federal carbon monoxide concentration
standards at impacted intersections and, therefore, will not result in significant localized carbon
monoxide ("CO") impacts. Operational impacts due to emissions of sulfur dioxide CSOx") and
particulate matter (measured as "PM10") are not significant. However, operational regional
emissions of reactive organic gases CROG"), nitrogen oxides CNOx") and CO from the operation of
The Disneyland Resort will exceed significance thresholds established by the SCAQMD and accepted
by the City of Anaheim.
The Project is consistent with the Regional Growth Management Plan and 1991 Air
Quality Management Plan.
Construction activities will result in emissions of ROG, NOx, CO, and PM10, which
are considered significant, prior to mitigation.
The cumulative impacts associated with Air Quality are described in Section 4.0 of the
EIR. Mobile sources associated with the project will contribute on a cumulative basis to emissions of
ROG, NOx, CO, and PM10 which-will exceed SCAQMD significance thresholds. While it is not
possible to project specific emissions levels associated with stationary sources at other related
projects, it is anticipated that such emissions will exceed SCAQMD levels of significance. However,
such emissions are required to be offset under SCAQMD Regulation XIII and will not have a direct
or cumulative impact on regional emissions after such offsetting.
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4.4.2 Findings. All significant impacts associated with air quality have been mitigated to a
less than significant level unless explicitly identified above as significant impacts. Changes or
alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which mitigate or avoid the
significant environmental effects thereof, as identified in the EIR, except as identified in Section 6.0
of these Findings.
4.4.3 Facts in Support of Findint, s. The South Coast Air Quality Management District
CSCAQMD") established thresholds of significance for emissions of criteria pollutants which are
described in the SCAOMD Air Quality Handbook for Preparing Environmental Impact Reports
(1987), including ROG, NOx, SOx, CO and PM10, which are identified in the Project EIR. The
City of Anaheim has considered these thresholds of significance and has determined that they are the
appropriate criteria by which to measure the significance of the impacts of the Project. While
SCAQMD adopted a new CEOA Air Quality Handbook in April, 1993, which in some instances
revises earlier thresholds of significance, SCAQMD policy recommends that methodologies and
standards contained in the 1987 Handbook continued to apply to projects for which environmental
analysis was conducted prior to adoption of the new Handbook. Moreover, use of newly revised
significance thresholds would not have altered conclusions of significance made with respect to the
project.
The Disneyland Resort includes numerous Project Design Features that are intended to
reduce air pollutant emissions. Particular attention has been given to minimizing mobile source
pollution by the following Project Design Features:
Proiect Design Feature 3.4-2: The project has been designed to
reduce dependence on the private automobile, which will reduce and
avoid many of the traffic-related emissions associated with the existing
Disneyland theme park, as well as those normally associated with
hotels and day-use only special event activities. Guests will be
encouraged to park their cars and leave them for the duration of their
visits, thus eliminating the trips to restaurants and sightseeing, or
entertainment attractions normally associated with vacation stays.
Marketing efforts in Southern California will promote The Disneyland
Resort as a mini-vacation site for Southland residents.
Proiect Desi*,n Feature 3.4-3: A wide range of entertainment,
lodging, retail and restaurant attractions will be located within the
project area and will be linked by an extended electrically powered
monorall system, pedestrian ways/people movers/moving sidewalks to
transport visitors from parking facilities to The Disneyland Resort,
and/or pedestrian bridges, walkways and promenades. Convenient
walkway access within the Hotel District and adjacent uses, such as
the City of Anaheim Convention Center, will also facilitate pedestrian
trips by non-project guests who will remain within the project area
rather than use automobiles to travel to restaurants and entertainment
outside of the area.
Proiect Design Feature 3.4-4: The Disneyland Resort traffic will be
accommodated, and existing traffic conditions and circulation patterns
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will be improved, through implementation of a transportation and
parking plan (for the parking structures, monorail and pedestrian
way/people mover/moving sidewalks) which includes convenient
access to parking facilities from the freeway.
Project Design Feature 3.4-5: The East and West public parking
facilities will incorporate the following design features, in addition to
providing a crew of cast members, based on parking predictions, on
each lot or facility level, to assist speed parking procedures:
1. Signage designed to enhance smooth traffic flows and reduce
traffic flows on each facility level.
2. Speed ramps which will take cars directly to the level that has
available spaces, thus eliminating circulation movement and
time involved with hunting for a space. The speed parking
striping and procedures currently used at the Disneyland theme
park parking lot will be adapted to use within the parking
structures and will be designed to safely park 60 cars per
minute (Refer to Section 7.0, Zoning and Development
Standards, in The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan).
3. Ceiling clearances and lateral clearances, an open well design,
and enhanced lighting levels will eliminate the enclosed feeling
of a standard garage, which tends to slow drivers.
Project Desien Feature 3.4-6: Project design will incorporate the
following energy-saving features. This energy savings will also
contribute to reduced emissions:
1. Improved thermal integrity of structures and reduced thermal
load through use of automated time docks or occupant
sensors.
2. Efficient heating and other appliances.
3. Incorporation of appropriate passive solar design.
4. Proper sealing of buildings.
5. Use of drought-resistant landscaping wherever feasible to
reduce energy used in pumping and transporting water.
Project Desima Feature 3.4-7: There will be a special drop-off area
on Harbor Boulevard at Freedman Way, or internal or adjacent to the
East Public Parking Structure or other accessible location, for shuttle
buses to help encourage use of buses by area visitors.
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Project Desien Feature 3.4-8: The applicant will implement a
comprehensive and aggressive Transportation Demand Management
(TDM) program for all project employees, including those not
presently covered by SCAQMD Regulation XV (because they do not
arrive at work between 6 and 10 a.m.).
The EIR analyzes the air quality impacts of the various components of the proposed
Project (utility usage, stationary sources, ohsire service engines and vehicles and mobile sources) and
of the combination of the components. Ohsire service engines and vehicles will emit criteria
pollutants, but none of the emissions are identified as significant. Projected utility usage will also
produce air emissions. The EIR concludes that emissions of NOx from projected utility usage will be
significant, but that other emissions from these sources will be less than significant. Because of
various factors identified in the EIR, these are considered conservative and overstated impact
calculations.
The EIR analyzes emissions from mobile sources associated with the Project on both a
regional and local scale. The analysis of the regional impacts of mobile sources was based on the
study of Vehicle Miles Traveled (Appendix D-5 to the EIR), which underwent extensive review and
was accepted by the SCAQMD and SCAO. Based on this analysis, mobile sources associated with
the WESTCOT Center will emit amounts of ROG, NOx, and CO which exceed SCAQMD levels of
significance, and therefore, are significant on a regional scale. No other mobile source emissions are
identified as significant. Emissions of SOx are anticipated to be too small to be calculated and PM10
emissions are identified as less than significant.
CO emissions due to mobile sources will not cause or contribute to an exceedance of
state or federal CO concentration standards and, therefore, localized CO impacts at study intersections
will be less than significant. Emissions of CO related to the parking structures have been minimized
by Project Design Features and are not identified as significant impacts.
Combined impacts from total emissions of stationary sources, projected utility usage,
onsite service engines and vehicles and mobile sources will be significant for emissions of ROG, NOx
and CO with buildout of the WESTCOT Center. The evidence in the EIR supports a conclusion that
emissions of SOx and PM10 with buildout of the WESTCOT Center are less than significant impacts.
The EIR also analyzes potential health risks associated with toxic emissions, based
npon a Health Risk Assessment (Appendix D-3 to the EIR). The evidence presented in the EIR
supports the conclusion that there will be no significant cancer risk and no risk of acute or chronic
non-cancer health effects from the Project.
The EIR demonstrates the conformity of the proposed Project with the AQMP based
on the information contained in Appendix D-2 to the EIR. The EIR explains that the Project satisfies
all three criteria for conformance set forth in the SCAG guidelines (VMT reductions, TDM
implementation, and conformity with the AQMP assumptions). The Project as a whole achieves
VMT reductions that exceed targets for the relevant subregion, implements the TDM goals of the City
of Anaheim and is consistent with the assumptions of the AQMP. The Project will not negatively
impact the regional air quality in the long-term because the Project is in conformance with the
subregional growth assumptions and because the Project does not result in exceedances of CO
concentration standards. Completion of the Project will result in significant decreases in vehicle miles
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travelled (VMT), both by Resort cast and theme park guests who visit from outside Southern
California. Due to the nature of the Project as a regional destination resort, out of area guests are
expected to spend a greater portion of their stays at The Disneyland Resort, thus reducing vehicle
trips that otherwise would be made within the South Coast Air Basin. In addition, Disney has
conwaitted to target a 1.5 average vehicle ridership for all cast trips, going well beyond the
requirements of the South Coast Air Quality Management District's Regulation XV. Such decreases
in regional VMT will exceed the Project's allocation of the subregional VMT reduction target
established by SCAG to achieve air pollutant emission and congestion reductions. Although the
regional air quality analysis for the Project did not consider the direct benefits of these VMT
reductions, the Project's consistency with the regional VMT reduction targets will result in substantial
reductions in emissions of reactive organic gases, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and particulate
matter. As noted in SCAG's December 9, 1992 comment letter on the Draft EIR, it was determined
that the conformity analysis completed for the Project was consistent with the SCAG guidelines and
that the Project conforms with the AQMP.
Except to the extent identified in Section 6.0 of these Findings, the potential air
quality impacts of significance have been substantially reduced to a less than significant level by the
following mitigation measures, which are recommended in the EIR and incorporated in the Project as
conditions of approval.
While certain emissions associated with the project will result, on a project specific
and cumulative basis, in significant air quality impacts, such regional emissions increases have been
considered by and addressed by specific control measures contained in the AQMP for the South Coast
Air Basin. The project will implement specific applicable measures identified in the AQMP and
growth associated with the project is consistent with projections which served as the basis for the
AQMP; therefore, SCAG concluded, based on its guidelines, that the project is consistent with
regional plans.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.4-1 will assure implementation of the Project
Design Features:
Mitigation Measure 3.4-1: The applicant shall implement all Project
Design Features or their environmental equivalent. The City of
Anaheim Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process.
Stationary source emissions will be required to be fully offset prior to receiving
permits to operate from SCAQMD (SCAQMD Regulation XIII). Implementation of the Mitigation
Measure 3.4-2 will allow the City of Anaheim to monitor the Project's conformance with offset
emission control requirements which will be enforced by the SCAQMD:
Mitigation Measure 3.4-2: The property owner/developer shall
comply with all SCAQMD offset regulations and implementation of
Best Available Control Technology (BACT) for all permitted new and
modified stationery sources. Copies of permits shall be given to the
Planning Department.
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Offsetting emissions from stationary sources will reduce emissions from stationary
sources to below a level of significance. However, even when stationary source emissions are
deducted from total Project emissions, the remaining emissions of ROG, NOx and CO are significant,
as noted in Section 6.0 of these Findings.
Implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.4-3, 3.4-4, 3.4-5 and 3.4-6 will reduce
emissions from mobile sources, operation of attractions, and construction of buildings onsite, but not
to a less than significant level:
Mitigation Measure 3.4-3: The applicant shall implement the
following measures to reduce emissions:
1. To the extent practicable, schedule goods movements for off-
peak traffic hours.
2. Use clean fuel for attraction rides and other uses, as
practicable.
Mitigation Measure 3.4-4: The applicant shall submit a site and
operations plan for this facility showing the location and configuration
of the child care facility and conformance with the Specific Plan. The
applicant shall provide a child care facility within the Theme Park
District or Hotel District to acconunodate up to 150 children of cast
members. Said facility may be constructed in the Theme Park District
by right and will be subject to the approval of a CUP if provided in
the Hotel District.
Mitigation Measure 3,4-5: The property owner/developer shall
submit evidence that low emission paints and coatings are utilized in
the design and construction of buildings in compliance with AQMD
regulations. This information shall be denoted on the project plans
and specifications.
Mitigation Measure 3,4-6: The following will be achieved: (1) the
I-5 AVR target for all cast and (2) the average length of the out-of-
area guest stay of 1.72 days, or a demonstration that the SCAG VMT
reduction targets have been met through other means.
Sections 3.3, Transportation and Circulation, and 3.8, Construction of the EIR
describe other mitigation measures and Project Design Features that will further reduce air emissions.
4.5 Noise
4.5.1 Potential Significant Impacts. The Project's significant potential impacts on noise
that can be mitigated to a less than significant level or are otherwise not significant are discussed in
Section 3.5 of the EIR; cumulative impacts are addressed in Section 4.5. There is a potential for a
significant noise impact from the proposed amphitheater, depending on its design. The analysis in the
EIR demonstrates that no significant impacts associated with Project operations or Project traffic noise
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will occur. The cumulative impacts associated with Noise are described in Section 4.0 of the EIR;
significant impacts are identified due to cumulative traffic noise.
4.5.2 Findines, All significant impacts associated with noise have been mitigated to a less
than significant level unless explicitly identified above as significant. Changes or alterations have
been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which mitigate or avoid the significant
environmental effects thereof, as identified in the EIR.
4,5.3 Facts in Support of Findings. The Project includes several noise reducing features
which are described in the Specific Plan and EIR. Project Design Feature 3.5-2 will assure
implementation of the following design features as part of the public parking facility in the West
Parking Area: Noise from the west public parking facility adjacent to Walnut Street will be reduced
by the provision of convenient access to the parking facility, sound attenuation devices (louvers and
walls), the use of textured deck surfaces to reduce tire squealing, and tiering the parking facility in
the West Parking Area above the third floor to provide greater distance to the receptors. Noise from
the West Public Parking Facility adjacent to the Conestoga Hotel will be reduced by the provision of
sound attenuation 1ouvers in the openings on the north side of the structure adjacent to the Conestoga
Resort.
The EIR analyzes the Project's impacts related to fireworks noise, assuming
implementation of the Project Design Features. The analysis in the EIR is based on the conservative
assumption that fireworks shows will take place at the WESTCOT Center 365 days per year, twice
each night; however, the applicant has proposed to minimize noise levels generated by the shows by
using techniques such as lower-noise-producing fireworks so that noise levels will be comparable to
the fireworks shows which are currently part of the Fantasmic shows. For shows after 10:00 p.m.,
other techniques will be used to ensure the City of Anaheim General Plan's guidelines (Noise
Ordinance Standards) are not exceeded, except during special events such as New Year's Eve, the
Fourth of July, and Mickey Mouse's Birthday (November 18th). Therefore, the fireworks will not
cause significant adverse noise impacts. Project Design Feature 3.5-1 will minimize noise from
fireworks:
Project Design Feature 3.5-1: Lower noise-producing fireworks
displays will be used at WESTCOT Center to minimize noise from
11:00 p.m. fireworks shows to meet the noise levels in the City of
Anaheim Sound Pressure Level Ordinance.
The EIR identifies an increase of 3 dBA in the traffic noise as the generally accepted
standard of significance. The City of Anaheim has considered this information and has determined
that this is the appropriate threshold of significance for the environmental analysis of the Project.
Initial traffic-related noise levels will increase less than 3 dBA from the existing levels, but as access
improvements are completed the noise levels will decrease even with overall traffic increases. Noise
will be generated within the parking facilities but exterior noise will be minimized by Project Design
Features. No significant impacts will occur.
Based on an analysis of future traffic levels, significant cmnulative impacts related to
traffic noise have been identified, as noted in Section 6.0 of these Findings; however, assuming
implementation of the Project Design Features, no significant cumulative increases in noise levels will
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occur from traffic on I-5 or the West Street/Disneyland Drive south of Ball Road or Freedman Way
interchanges. No significant cumulative operational noise impacts will occur.
The Project includes an outdoor amphitheater. There is a potential for significant
noise impacts from sound amplification systems and crowd noise, depending on the orientation and
design of the amphitheater. The exact location and design of the amphitheater has not yet been
defined but it will be located no closer than 2,000 feet from any existing residence, which will limit
sound levels in residential areas to levels determined acceptable in the General Plan.
The potential significant impacts on noise have been substantially lessened to a less
than significant level by the following mitigation measures which are recommended in the EIR and
are incorporated into the Project as conditions of approval. The implementation of the Project Design
Features is assured by Mitigation Measure 3.5-1:
Mitiaation Measure 3.5-1: The applicant shall implement all Project
Design Features or their environmental equivalent. The City of
Anaheim Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.5-2 will allow the City to monitor the types
of fireworks used in the WESTCOT Center displays:
Mitigation Measure 3.5-2: The applicant shall obtain (on an annual
basis) a permit for use of fireworks.
Implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.5-3 and 3.5-4 will ensure that the
amphitheater is constructed in compliance with the assumptions in the EIR analysis and that no
significant impact on residential areas will occur:
Mitigation Measure 3.5-3: Plans submitted for the location of the
amphitheater will document that the facility is no closer than 2,000
feet from the nearest existing residence. The design and orientation of
the amphitheater will be reviewed by a certified acoustical engineer;
the applicant shall submit a report for review and approval by the
City, to ensure that noise from the amphitheater does not exceed the
noise levels established by the City of Anaheim Sound Pressure Level
Ordinance.
Miti~,ation Measure 3.5-4: A Noise Monitoring Program, prepared
by a certified acoustical engineer, shall be submitted for review and
approval.
The applicant shall submit the results of the Noise Monitoring
Program conducted by a certified acoustical engineer to ensure that
there are no violatioas of the Sound Pressure Level Ordinance from
amphitheater operations outside The Disneyland Resort. If noise in
excess of the Sound Pressure Level Ordinance is detected, the
applicant shall modify operations within three days to bring the
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Amphitheater into conformance with the Sound Pressure Level
Ordinance.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.5-5 will ensure that noise impacts related to
hotels will be reduced to below a level of significance:
Mitigation Measure 3.5-5: For hotels within the 70 CNEL contour
from West Street/Disneyland Drive, the property owner/developer
shall submit a noise study prepared by a certified acoustical engineer
identifying whether noise attenuation is required, and defining any
attenuation measures and specific performance criteria, if any such
measures are required to comply with the Uniform Building Code.
Ultimate noise attenuation requirements, if any, shall depend on the
final locations of such buildings and noise-sensitive room/uses inside
the buildings.
Implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.5-6, 3.5-7 and 3.5-8 will reduce potential
noise impacts from the public parking facility on the West Parking Area to below a level of
significance:
Miti~,ation Measure 3.5-6: For construction of the public parking
facilities, South Parking Area facility, and any hotel parking facilities
adjacent to residential areas, plans shall document that the driving
surfaces shall be a textured surface to minimize tire squeal noise.
Mitiaation Measure 3.5-7: Engine noise from sweeping equipment
used in the public parking facilities, South Parking Area facility and
any hotel parking facilities adjacent to residential areas shall be
muffled.
Mitigation Measure 3.5-8: For structures that are adjacent to
residential areas, the applicant shall ensure that all mechanical
ventilation units are shown on plans and installed in compliance with
the Sound Pressure Level Ordinance.
In addition to the Project Design Features and mitigation measures specific to this
Project, the City of Anaheim's Sound Pressure Level Ordinance is applicable. (Municipal Code
Chapter 6.70). Noise levels allowed by the Ordinance are deemed acceptable by the City of
Anaheim. This Ordinance is enforced by the City of Anaheim.
4.6 Earth Resources -- Geology, Soils and Seismicity
4.6.1 Potential Significant Impacts. The Project's potential impacts on earth resources
(geology, soils and seismicity) that can be mitigated to a less than significant level or are otherwise
not significant are discussed in Section 3.6 of the EIR. Cumulative impacts are addressed in Section
4.6. There are no site specific conditions creating significant Project impacts or cumulative impacts;
however, the proposed Project will expose people to potential seismic risks, which are typical
throughout California.
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4.6,2 Findings. All significant impacts associated with earth resources have been mitigated
to a less than significant level unless explicitly identified above as significant. Changes or alterations
have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which mitigate or avoid the significant
environmental effects thereof, as identified in the EIR.
4.6,3 Facts in Support of Findings. The analysis in the EIR demonstrates that because of
the relatively high densities of the earth materials underlying the site, no significant impacts related to
settlement will occur; additionally, there is little potential for erosion to occur due to the relatively flat
topography of the site.
The EIR also analyzes a number of potential issues related to seismicity. This
analysis explains that while there are no site specific conditions creating significant impacts, due to
the location of active and potentially active faults and the historical record of damaging earthquakes in
the region, the site may be subject to strong ground motion. Thus, the Project could potentially
expose people to seismic risks which are typical throughout California.
The Project site is located in a region that maintains a gentle grade of twenty feet per
mile; therefore, ground stability is not a significant concern. Because the earth materials underlying
the site are relatively dense, the potential for subsidence is minimal; additionally, because the earth
materials underlying the site are relatively dense and the water table is deep, the potential for
liquefaction is very low, No relevant fault traces or Alquist - Priolo Special Studies Zones have been
identified; therefore, the potential for ground rupture is not a significant impact. Finally, there is no
potential for tsunami or seiche damage at the site and only a very remote possibility of earthquake-
induced flooding; therefore, no significant impacts are identified.
The EIR analyzed the potential cumulative impacts on earth resources from the Project
and related projects. Because these types of impacts are site specific, the EIR reasonably concludes
that no significant cumulative impacts will occur.
The potential significant impacts on earth resources (geology, soils and seismicity)
have been substantially lessened to a less than significant level by implementation of the mitigation
measures recommended in the EIR and incorporated into the Project as conditions of approval
Implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.6-1, 3.6-2, 3.6-3, 3.6-4, 3.6-5 and 3.6-6 will substantially
reduce potential impacts associated with seismicity through design and construction methods and an
on-going commitment to an earthquake preparedness program:
Miti~,ation Measure 3.6-1: The property owner/developer shall
submit a thorough soils and geological report for the area to be
graded, based on proposed grading and prepared by an engineering
geologist and geotechnical engineer. The report shall comply with
Title 17 of the Anaheim Municipal Code.
Mitigation Measure 3.6-2: The property owner/developer shall
submit for review and approval detailed foundation design information
for the subject buildings, prepared by a civil engineer, based on
recommendations by a geotechnical engineer.
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Mitigation Measure 3.6-3: The property owner/developer shall
submit a report prepared by a geoteehnical engineer for review and
approval which shall investigate the subject foundation excavations to
determine if soft layers are present immediately beneath the footing
site and to ensure that compressibility does not underlie the footing.
Mitieation Measure 3.6-4: The property owner/developer shall
submit plans showing that the proposed structure has been analyzed
for earthquake loading and designed according to the most recent
seismic standards in the Uniform Building Code adopted by the City
of Anaheim.
Mitieation Measure 3.6-5: The property owner/developer shall
coordinate earthquake training with the Fire Department for hotel staff
and cast members.
Mitigation Measure 3,6-6: For hotels, the property owner/developer
shall submit an earthquake emergency response plan for review and
approval. That plan shall require posted notices in all hotel rooms on
earthquake safety procedures.
4.7 Groundwater and Surface Itvdrology
4.7.1 Potential Significant Impacts. The Project's potential impacts on groundwater and
surface hydrology that can be mitigated to a less than significant level or are otherwise not significant
are discussed in section 3.7 of the EIR. The cumulative impacts associated with Groundwater and
Surface Hydrology are described in Section 4.0 of the EIR. The Project's water demand for potable
water is considered significant. The EIR demonstrates that the loss of groundwater recharge and the
potential for groundwater contamination are not significant.
4.7.2 Findings. All significant impacts associated with hydrology groundwater and surface
have been mitigated to a less than significant level unless explicitly identified above as significant.
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which mitigate or
avoid the significant environmental effects thereof, as identified in the EIR.
4.7.3 Facts in Support of Findines. The Project incorporates a number of Project Design
Features to avoid impacts to groundwater and surface hydrology. Project Design Feature 3.7-1 states
that to reduce the projeet's demand on potable water, the property owner/developer shall install water
lines ohsire so that reclaimed water may be used for landscape irrigation and other purposes, if and
when it becomes available.
The Project will have impacts on groundwater and surface hydrology. First,
development of The Disneyland Resort has the potential to prevent a total 36 acre-feet a year of
recharge water from reaching the regional groundwater basin. This estimate is considered the
maximum reasonable estimate and probably overstates the actual impact, as discussed in the EIR. In
addition, an estimated 1,177 acre-feet a year will be extracted from the groundwater basin to serve
the Project's consumptive demand. The Project's demand for potable water is considered a
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significant impact. However, water consumed by the Project will be replaced with water bought for
recharge of the groundwater basin with taxes and assessments collected from the applicant by OCWD.
Paving of undeveloped land will result in an increase in runoff during precipitation
events; potential impacts are discussed in Section 3.8 (Construction Impacts) and Section 3.10.8,
Storm Drains, of the EIR.
The EIR demonstrates that no significant impacts associated with water quality
degradation will occur. Development of the Project will eliminate affected return water from the
onsite fields entering the groundwater basin, which is identified as a beneficial groundwater quality
affect. Additionally, the Project does not represent a potential hazard to groundwater quality from
contamination by hazardous materials. The Project includes removal of the existing Disneyland theme
park guest surface parking lots and replacement with structured buildings, which will be a beneficial
impact, as rainfall will occur on the roof of this structure and will not come in contact with vehicles
or contanainants on any other parking level. Any other potential for impact of surface water quality
from Project development will not be significant.
The EIR analyzed the potential cumulative impacts on groundwater and surface
hydrology. Although new development projects increase water demand, they will be assessed OCWD
fees, which will be used to offset water consumption by recharging the groundwater supply.
Development of the related projects will be subject to NPDES requirements which are anticipated to
improve surface water quality. No significant cumulative impacts will occur.
The potential significant impacts on groundwater and surface hydrology have been
substantially lessened to a less than significant level by the mitigation measures recommended in the
EIR and incorporated into the Project as conditim~ of approval. Implementation of Mitigation
Measures 3.7-1 and 3.7-4 will assure implementation of the Project Design Features identified in the
EIR:
Mitigation Measure 3.7-1: The applicant shall implement all Project
Design Features or their environmental equivalent. The City of
Anaheim Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process.
Mitigation Measure 3.7-4: The applicant shall provide for the
following: cleaning of all paved areas not maintained by the City of
Anaheim including, but not limited to, private streets and parking lots
on not less than a monthly basis. Using water to clean streets,
parking lots, and other areas shall be allowed on a periodic basis if
allowed in the applicant's NPDES permit. Nightly washdown shall be
allowed in the theme parks and, where advisable to maintain safe and
sanitary working conditions, the back-of-house area, if allowed in the
applicant's NPDES permit. Flushing debris, residue, and sediment
down the storm drains shall conform to applicant's NPDES
requirements. Applicant agrees that material deposited in City storm
drains shall not be in violation of City's NPDES permit.
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Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.7-2 will substantially reduce potential impacts
associated with drainage and runoff to a less than significant level:
Mitigation Measure 3.7-2: Excluding the Disneyland Administration
Building, the property owner/developer shall submit a Master
Drainage and Runoff Management Plan (MDRMP) for review and
approval. The Master Plan shall include, but not be limited to, the
following items:
a. Backbone storm drain layout and pipe size, including
supporting hydrology and hydraulic calculations for storms up
to and including the 100-year storm.
b. A delineation of the improvements to be implemented for
control of project-generated drainage and runoff.
c. Detailed assessment of existing water quality, potential water
quality impacts, and a description of proposed measures to
maintain water quality to the extent required by the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and its
regulations, including the following:
1. Incorporation of structural and nonstructural City-
controlled Best Management Practices (BMPs). BMPs
shall, to the extent permitted by law include, but are
not limited to, containment of masonry and paint
wastes on the construction site; proper disposal of
vehicle fuel and maintenance wastes; disposal of trash
and debris; prohibiting water wash down of paved
areas (both during and after construction unless
allowed by the NPDES permit); and education/training
for construction workers on these practices.
Engineering details, maintenance procedures, and
funding responsibilities of these BMPs shall also be
described.
2. Incorporation of measures to comply with applicable
actions to be identified by the RWQCB in
conformance with the State Water Resources Control
Board (SWRCB) statewide water quality control plan
for inland surface waters, adopted April 11, 1991.
3. Description of a water quality monitoring program to
monitor water quality during and subsequent to
construction and to evaluate the effectiveness of
BMPs. The water quality monitoring program shall
identify: (1) the person/agency responsible for
implementing the program, (2) sources of pollutants in
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runoff (e.g., nuisance flows from development areas,
irrigation flows), (3) specific types of pollutants
expected in runoff that will be monitored (e.g., total
suspended solids, phosphorous, lead), (4) water quality
sampling stations that are representative of runoff from
the sources identified above, (5) sampling program
methodology, including devices to be used and
frequency and duration of sampling, (6) method for
evaluating data collected from a sampling program,
including threshold standards for determining
effectiveness of BMPs, and (7) additional measures, if
necessary, to increase the effectiveness of the BMPs to
the threshold standards identified in C(1) above.
Implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.7-3 and 3.7-5 will ensure implementation of
an Irrigation Management Program designed to reduce water demand for landscaping purposes, to the
extent feasible and required:
Mitigation Measure 3.7-3: The property owner/developer shall
submit landscaping and irrigation plans and an Irrigation Management
Program to integrate and phase the installation of streetscape
landscaping with the proposed coastruction schedule. This landscape
plan shall include a maintenance progran~ to control the use of
fertilizers and pesticides, and an irrigation system designed to
minimize surface runoff and overwatering. Additionally:
a. The landscape plans shall be prepared and certified by a
licensed landscape architect. The landscape architect shall
submit plans in accordance with Anaheim's Landscape Water
Efficiency Ordinance and Guidelines.
b. The Irrigation Management Program shall specify methods for
monitoring the irrigation system and shall be designed by an
irrigation engineer (plans to be submitted in accordance with
the Specific Plan). The system shall ensure that irrigation
rates do not exceed the infiltration of local soils and that the
application of fertilizers and pesticides do not exceed
appropriate levels of frequencies.
c. The landscape and irrigation plans shall be developed to be
consistent with the provisions of the Specific Plan, which
require that the maximum annual water allowance for the
project (excluding theme parks) not exceed 80 pement of the
mean annual evapotranspiration, or that the landscape
irrigation system include water-conserving features such as
low-flow irrigation heads, automatic irrigation scheduling
equipment, flow seasing controls, rain sensors, soil moisture
sensors, and other water-conserving equipment. In addition,
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all irrigation systems shall be designed so that they will
function properly with reclaimed water, if it should become
available.
Mitigation Measure 3.7~5: The property owner/developer shall
submit a Certificate of Substantial Completion, as described in the
Specific Plan, which establishes that the landscape irrigation systems
have been installed as specified in the approved landscaping and
irrigation plans.
Additionally, Mitigation Measure 3.10.6-2, described in Section 4.10.6 of these
Findings, will substantially reduce demand for potable water by water conservation efforts.
4.8 Construction Impacts (PartialIv)
4.8.1 Potential Significant Impacts. The Project's potential impacts related to construction
activities that can be mitigated to a less than significant level or are otherwise not significant are
discussed in Section 3.8 of the EIR. The Draft EIR describes three phases of construction (Phases I
and II of WESTCOT Center and Phase III for construction of a third theme park in the Future
Expansion District). However, the City Council deleted 56 acres from the Future Expansion District,
leaving a 25-acre Future Expansion District which is proposed for development as the South Parking
Area. Therefore, development of the WESTCOT Center will be limited to Phases I and II of the
construction phases analyzed in the EIR.
Construction activities will extend over a number of years and will have significant
environmental impacts during that time. The EIR identifies less than significant effects associated
with construction activities, including but not limited to: employment, population and housing
(beneficial impacts associated with employment opportunities and less-than-significant effects on
population and housing); public utilities and services; energy usage; and site-specific impacts
associated with construction of infrastructure improvements required by other Project offsite
mitigation measures. The Project will result in significant impacts during construction phases related
to disruption associated with transportation and other infrastructure improvements, fugitive dust and
exhaust emissions generated during grading and excavation activity, noise generated by construction
equipment when it is operating near the edge of property and close to receptors, solid waste and
demolition debris, exposure to hazardous materials, visual disruption, vehicular fuel and impacts
related to the implementation of offsite construction mitigation measures on areas such as grading, air
quality emissions and noise. With the exception of significant unavoidable impacts to transportation,
air quality, and visual resources and aesthetics, these impacts will be reduced to below a level of
significance by implementation of the Project Design Features and Mitigation Measures identified in
these Findings and adopted as conditions of approval of the Project.
The cumulative Construction Impacts are described in Section 4.0 of the EIR.
Cumulative construction impacts (such as transportation disruption, air emissions, and visual
disruptions) are considered significant.
4.8.2 Findings. All significant impacts associated with construction activities have been
mitigated to a less than significant level unless explicitly identified above as significant. Changes or
alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which mitigate or avoid the
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significant environmental effects thereof, as identified in the EIR, except as identified in Section 6.0
of these Findings.
4.8.3 Facts in Support of Findiw,s. Construction of The Disneyland Resort will involve
two construction phases. Construction of the Disneyland Administration Building is not considered
part of the construction phasing of the project; however, the impacts from construction of the
Disneyland Administration Building are included in the analysis of impacts.
Phase I of the construction of The Disneyland Resort includes construction of the
public parking facility in the East Parking Area, the parking facilities in the South Parking Area and
the pedestrian ways/people mover/moving sidewalks to replace the existing parking at the Disneyland
theme park. Additionally, the ticketing area, upgrades to the existing Disneyland theme park and
back-of-house facilities, the relocation of the SCE transmission lines, and infrastructure improvements
will occur.
Phase II will overlap with Phase I but will commence subsequent to the
commencement of Phase I. The second phase will begin upon the opening of the East Parking
facility, which will enable the closing of the existing Disneyland theme park parking lot. Phase II
construction will include the WESTCOT theme park, back-of-house areas, hotels, associated retail
and pedestrian improvements, and the public parking facility in the West Parking Area. Roadway and
infrastructure improvements will include the mixed-flow off-ramp, realignment of West
Street/Disneyland Drive, and other street improvements.
The Project includes numerous Project Design Features which will avoid or minimize
potential environmental impacts. Project Design Features 3.8-1 through 3.8-8 will require the
applicant to prepare and implement a Traffic Mitigation and Construction Phasing and Control Plan
(the "Plan"). This Plan shall be submitted prior to development of the WESTCOT Center and shall
be implemented through the construction of the WESTCOT Center, other than for relocating SCE
transmission lines or the Disneyland Administration Building. Amendments to the Plan shall be
submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer. To the extent that Project Design Features
3.8-1 through 3.8-8 require the applicant to submit plans for construction of both Phase 1 and Phase 2
of the development to be submitted simultaneously, it is understood that such Phase 2 plans may be
considered preliminary and may be subject to change. Such preliminary plans for Phase 2 will not be
required to provide the level of detail required for the Phase 1 plans provided that more detailed
Phase 2 plans will be submitted separately at a later time. Nevertheless, such preliminary plans for
Phase 2 shall provide sufficient schematic or descriptive detail to ensure that plans submitted for
Phase 2 at a future time shall comply with the provisions of the Mitigation Monitoring Program and
shall be compatible with the provisions of the Phase 1 plans.
The Traffic Mitigation and Construction Phasing and Control Plan shall identify the
following:
a. Project Design Feature 3.8-1: A Construction Staging Area Plan
showing the location and size of the construction staging area. The
Plan shall also show how the staging area will be screened from view
in compliance with the City of Anaheim Municipal Code.
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Proiect Design Feature 3.8-2: A Construction Barrier Plan showing
the location and types of barriers to be in place during grading and
construction. Said plan shall provide for all construction areas to be
screened from view in compliance with the City of Anaheim
Municipal Code and shall include provision for the type and height of
the barriers to be placed along all construction perimeters prior to the
commencement of demolition, site preparation or grading, whichever
occurs first.
c. Proiect Design Feature 3.8-3: A Truck Route Plan identifying truck
routes along arterials, avoiding residential areas to the extent feasible
and in compliance with the Sound Pressure Level Ordinance. The
Plan shall show conformance with the external noise limits for
construction between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. The Plan shall also prohibit
construction traffic on residential streets where improvements are not
planned and shall provide measures to ensure that truck drivers are
directed away from residential streets and travel on approved routes
n~, only. Measures to assist in guiding truck movement on the arterial
roadway system include, but are not limited to, provision of truck
route maps to truck drivers and placement of flagpersons and
construction signage at appropriate locations. The Truck Route Plan
shall provide for monitoring of street conditions and potential
repairing and/or repaving by property owner/developer after
completion of construction, as required by the City Engineer.
d. Proiect Design Feature 3.8-4: A Construction Traffic Management
Plan which includes mechanisms to reduce construction-related traffic
congestion which shall be implemented during grading and
construction, including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Configure construction parking to minimize onsite and
offsite traffic interference.
2. Minimize obstruction of through-traffic lanes.
3. Provide flagpersons to guide traffic, as determined in
the plan.
e. Project Design Feature 3.8-5: A Trip Reduction Plan (excluding the
Disneyland Administration Building, and demolition for or relocation
of the SCE transmission lines) for construction crew vehicles shall be
prepared to reduce potential vehicle trips on the road and identify
parking locations for construction employees and equipment.
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f. Project Desi~,n Feature 3.8-6: A Traffic Management Plan for
phasing of roadway improvements, specifying the sequencing of
construction to do the following:
1. Coordinate scheduling with other planned construction
in the area, including the I-5 widening project.
2. Coordinate scheduling with other infrastructure
improvements to allow them to be facilitated
efficiently during roadway improvements, such as
sewer, storm drain, and water line improvements.
3. Outline procedures for any required traffic detours
during construction, including provision of tour bus
stops.
4. Phase each roadway improvement to allow access to
V all existing businesses/residential areas. In some
instances this will require lane-by-lane renovation,
temporary bypass roads, or traffic reroutes.
5. Employ vertical shoring as often as possible. This
will minimize the amount of road surface that will be
disturbed at a given location.
6. Sequence the construction of each roadway
improvement to minimize disruption to residents and
businesses.
7. Establish offsite parking and staging areas, where
practical and possible, to minimize the impact to
existing level of service on adjacent roadways. These
offsite parking and staging areas will allow a
~'~ dispersion of traffic flow to noncritical areas and will
encourage bussing of construction workers from the
offsite areas to the construction sites.
g. Project Design Feature 3.8-7: Infrastructure Coordination
Plan showing how the project improvement construction
schedules and haul routes will be coordinated with other
areawide improvements. The applicant shall coordinate with
the Convention Center and area hotels to ensure continued
operations of these facilities, as well as the continued
operation of the existing Disneyland theme park and
Disneyland Hotel.
h. Project Design Feature 3.8-8: An Infrastructure
Improvement Master Phasing Plan containing (a) infrastructure
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layout, (b) sizing, including supporting calculations, and
(c) infrastructure construction phasing.
i. Project Desien Feature 3.8-9: The applicant shall submit a
quarterly update report showing construction activities for the
upcoming quarter which shall include traffic mitigation and
control planning and construction scheduling.
j. Proiect Design Feature 3.8-10: To decrease solid waste
resulting from the construction phases, asphalt and concrete
which is demolished as a part of project demolition and
construction may be crushed and reused on the project site.
k. Project Design Feature 3,8-11: The applicant shall show
how the project will be in compliance with Traffic Mitigation
and Construction Phasing and Control Plan.
Implementation of these Project Design Features will minimize potential impacts
related to disruption of the transportation and circulation system, but not to a less than significant
level. The EIR identifies environmental effects, which will be significant prior to mitigation, during
construction phases related to the following construction activities: disruption associated with
transportation and other infrastructure improvements; fugitive dust and exhaust emissions of ROG,
NOx, CO, and PM10 generated during grading and construction activity; noise generated by
construction equipment when it is operating near the edge of property and close to receptors, solid
waste and demolition debris; exposure to hazardous materials; visual disruption; and use of vehicular
fuel.
The EIR analyzed potential cumulative impacts related to construction activities.
Cumulative effects related to construction noise are not significant due to the controls imposed by
municipal ordinance and the short-term nature of a combined impact. Construction jobs will not
induce substantial migration and relocation, as described in the EIR; therefore, no significant
cumulative effects on population or housing will result from construction of the Project and related
projects. Significant cumulative impacts will occur, as noted in Section 6.0 of these Findings.
The potential construction impacts of significance have been substantially reduced to a
less than significant level by the mitigation measures recommended in the EIR and incorporated into
the Project as conditions of approval, except as noted in Section 6.0 of these Findings.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.8-1 will assure implementation of the Project Design
Features which were assumed in the environmental analysis:
Mitiaation Measure 3,8-1: The applicant shall implement all Project
Design Features or their environmental equivalent. The City of
Anaheim Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process.
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Implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.8-2 and 3.8-3 will reduce potential impacts
associated with erosion and/or ranoff during construction to below a level of significance:
Mitigation Measure 3.8-2: The property owner/developer shall
implement standard practices from all applicable codes and ordinances
to prevent erosion.
Mitigation Measure 3.8-3: The property owner/developer shall
obtain required NPDES construction storm permits from the State
Water Resources Control Board, if applicable. Copies of the Notice
of Intent or permits, as applicable, shall be submitted to the City
Engineer.
Implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.84 and 3.8-6 will reduce potential air
quality impacts from demolition and construction activities, but not to a less than significant level as
noted in Section 6.0 of these Findings:
Miti~,ation Measure 3.8-4: The following measures will be followed
by the property owner/developer to reduce air quality impacts:
a. Normal wetting procedures or other dust palliative measures
shall be followed during earth-moving operations to minimize
fugitive dust emissions, in compliance with the City of
Anaheim Municipal Code.
b. Roadways adjacent to the project shall be swept and cleared of
any spilled export material at least twice a day to assist in
minimizing fugitive dust; haul routes shall be cleared as
needed if spills of material exported from the project site
occur.
c. Where practicable, heavy duty coastruction equipment shall be
-,~ kept ohsire when not in operation to minimize exhaust
emissions associated with vehicles repetitiously entering and
exiting the project site.
d. Trucks importing or exporting soil material and/or debris shall
be covered prior to entering public streets.
e. Manually irrigate or activate irrigation systems necessary to
water and maintain the vegetation as soon as planting is
completed.
f. Reduce traffic speeds on all unpaved road surfaces to 15 miles
per hour or less.
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g. Suspend all grading operations when wind speeds (as
instantaneous gust) exceed 25 miles per hour and during
second stage smog alerts.
h. The project will comply with the SCAQMD Rule 402, which
states that no dust impacts offsite are sufficient to be called a
nuisance, and SCAQMD Rule 403, which restricts visible
emissions from construction.
i. Use low emission mobile construction equipment (e.g.,
tractors, scrapers, dozers, etc.) where practicable.
j. Utilize existing power sources (e.g., power poles) or clean-
fuel generators rather than temporary power generators, where
practicable.
k. Maintain construction equipment engines by keeping them
properly tuned.
1. Use low sulfur fuel for equipment, to the extent practicable.
Mitigation Measure 3,8-6: The property owner/developer shall
implement the following to limit emissions from architectural coatings
and asphalt usage:
a. Use nonsolvent-based coatings on buildings, wherever
appropriate.
b. Use solvent-based coatings, where they are necessary, in ways
that minimize solvent emissions.
c. Encourage use of high-solid or water-based coatings.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.8-5 will reduce potential solid waste impacts
from demolition and construction activities to below a level of significance by reducing the amount of
demolition debris and solid waste which would be taken to landfills:
Mitigation Measure 3.8-5: Other than for the Disneyland
Administration Building or the relocation of the SCE transmission
lines, the property owner/developer shall submit Demolition and
Import/Export Plans. The plans shall include identification of offsite
locations for material export from the project and options for disposal
of excess material. These options may include recycling of materials
ohsire, sale to a soil broker or contractor, sale to a project in the
vicinity or transport to an environmentally cleared landfill, with
attempts made to move it within Orange County. The applicant shall
offer recyclable building materials, such as asphalt or concrete for sale
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or removal by private firms or public agencies for use in construction
of other projects, if not all can be reused on the project site.
Implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.8-7, 3.8-8 and 3.8-9 will reduce potential
impacts associated with noise from construction activities to below a level of significance by ensuring
compliance with the relevant municipal ordinance by buffering neighboring land uses from
construction noise and by minimizing significant noise levels from construction equipment:
Miti~,ation Measure 3.8-7: Construction noise shall be limited by the
property owner/developer to 60 dBA along the property boundaries of
The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan area before 7:00 a.m. and after
7:00 p.m. as governed by Chapter 6.7, Sound Pressure Levels, of the
Anaheim Municipal Code.
Mitigation Measure 3.8-8: For the parking facility in the West
Parking Area or any parking structure in the Hotel District and the
South Parking Area, an 8-foot perimeter or portable construction
barrier along streets adjacent to construction areas, to be in place
during construction, shall be provided to minimize noise impacts.
Mitigation Measure 3.8-9: The property owner/developer shall
ensure that all internal combustion engines on construction equipment
are fitted with properly maintained mufflers.
It would be infeasible to limit the hours of construction for the Project; it is expected
that night-time construction on activities will be necessary, particularly with respect to the parking
structures due to the need to continuously pour concrete as the structures are built as well as interior
construction activities.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.8-10 will reduce potential impacts associated
with exposure of hazardous materials to a less than significant level by ensuring compliance with
relevant laws and regulations:
Mitigation Measure 3.8-10: In the event that hazardous waste,
including asbestos, is discovered during site preparation or
construction, the property owner/developer shall ensure that the
identified hazardous waste and/or hazardous material are handled and
disposed of in the manner specified by the State of California
Hazardous Substances Control Law (Health and Safety Code, Division
20, Chapter 6.5), and according to the requirements of the California
Administrative Code, Title 30, Chapter 22.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.8-11 will assure that the applicant bears its
fair share of the costs associated with temporary traffic control services necessitated by construction
activities:
Miti~,ation Measure 3.8-11: If Anaheim Police Department or
Anaheim TMC personnel are required to provide temporary traffic
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control services, the property owner/developer shall reimburse the
City, on a fairshare basis, if applicable, for reasonable costs associated
with such services.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.8-12 will reduce potential nuisance impacts
associated with various disruptions associated with the development process to a less than significant
level and will provide adequate information services to the public and other private and public
entities:
Mitigation Measure 3.8-12: Excluding permits for relocation of the
SCE transmission lines, for the Disneyland Administration Building or
for demolition related to relocation of the SCE transmission lines as
specified in the Phasing Plan, and/or construction of the Disneyland
Administration Building, the applicant will establish an onsite public
information office (which is conveniently and accessibly located)
where construction scheduling and phasing information will be
available to the public. The public information office shall be open
during construction hours. A telephone "hotline" will be provided to
the community to allow members of the public to call the office with
questions or comments during business hours. At least one liaison
officer will be staffed at the office. The liaison officer shall be
available to answer questions from the public and shall coordinate with
the City of Anaheim, other public agencies, and major developers in
the area regarding the coordination of construction activities and
infrastructure improvements. The City shall be provided with a
monthly summary of the calls received and follow-up actions.
4.9 Emolovment, Population and Housino
4.9.1 Potential Sionificant Imoacts. The Project's potential impacts on employment,
population and housing that can be mitigated to a less than significant level or are otherwise not
significant are discussed in Section 3.9 of the EIR; cumulative impacts arc addressed in Section 4.9 of
the EIR. There are no significant impacts on employment, population or housing, although beneficial
impacts associated with employment opportunities will occur.
4.9.2 Findings. The environmental effects related to employment, population and housing
have been determined to be less than significant.
4.9.3 Facts in Suo~ort of Findings. The analysis in the EIR demonstrates that
approximately 11,848 new jobs will be generated by the operation of the WESTCOT Center.
The additional jobs that will be created by the proposed Project will constitute a
beneficial impact of the Project. The projected demand for housing will not be significant and in-
migration and intra-regional migration of population will not be significant because any growth
associated with the Project will be within the regional and local housing growth projections identified
and incorporated by reference into the EIR.
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The Project does not include residential units. Indirect housing impacts related to
housing relocation decisions of existing and Project cast members are extensively analyzed in the EIR
(see Sections 3.9 and 4.9 of Volume I and Appendix H). The information and analysis in the EIR
demonstrates that the employment characteristics of the existing and project cast are unique in many
ways, such as the employment status (e.g., large numbers of part-time and casual/temporary
employees), ages, household status (e.g., large numbers of employees who are secondary or tertiary
wage earners in their households), residential location choices, and job tenure. Because of the unique
characteristics of the cast, the EIR analysis is based on information about the existing cast members,
which in turn was based on an employee survey, rather than data about general employment
characteristics. The EIR analysis demonstrates that potential demand for housing can be
accommodated by the existing housing supply and within housing growth projections. The EIR
determines that only approximately 460 Project cast households will relocate into the Anaheim area as
a result of employment at The Disneyland Resort. No significant population impacts are identified as
a result of immigration into the Southern California area or intra-regional relocation because the
proposed Project is in conformance with SCAG's regional and local growth projections.
The EIR provides a reasonable analysis of the potential cumulative impacts of the
related projects. The scale of employment, population and housing of the related projects, when
considered with those of the Project, are well within the growth forecast which have been prepared
and adopted by SCAG in the GMP, which is incorporated by reference into the EIR. The relevant
study areas specifically considered in the EIR were the City of Anaheim and the Northwest Orange
County Subregion (as defined in the GMP). No significant cumulative impacts will occur as a result
of the growth in population or the demand for housing generated directly or indirectly by the Project
or related projects. Beneficial impacts would be associated with the creation of employment
opportunities by the Project and related projects. Finally, the Project may indirectly induce
employment opportunities to the extent that direct employment leads to local purchases of materials
and services; however, calculation of the number, location or type of such jobs would be infeasible.
The Project will not have significant impacts on employment, population and housing.
Nevertheless, the Project incorporates the following Project Design Features. First, the existing
Disneyland theme park and Disneyland Hotel special employment programs (such as summer
employment for teachers and educational programs offering jobs to local high school students) will
continue as part of the Project. Project Design Feature 3.9-1 states that the existing Disneyland
theme park and Disneyland Hotel special employment programs such as stunmet employment for
teachers and educational programs offering local high schools students jobs will continue. The Walt
Disney Company will also aggressively recruit workers who are already a part of the resident work
force in the region. Implementation of The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan will further efforts in
offering employment opportunities at various socioeconomic levels. Mitigation Measure 3.9-1 will
ensure implementation of this Project Design Feature:
Mitigation Measure 3.9-1: The applicant shall implement the project
design feature included herein or its environmental equivalent. The
City of Anaheim Planning Department will ensure compliance through
the mitigation monitoring process.
Additionally, the applicant has agreed to build or preserve, or cause to be built or
preserved, 500 affordable housing units in the City of Anaheim in com~ection with the development of
the Project. The housing units will be preserved, constructed or under construction prior to the
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opening of WESTCOT Center. The City will cooperate with the applicant in securing financing,
identifying sites and approving entitlements. The applicant will consult with the City prior to entering
into binding agreements to build or preserve, or cause to be built or preserved, such housing units in
the City. The applicant will give priority to the preservation of existing housing units in deteriorating
multi-family areas of the City. The applicant will give priority to family units of 2 and 3 bedrooms
with a goal of 50% of the units to be 2 or more bedrooms. The applicant will have discretion to
select the particular projects in which it will participate. Affordable housing units required as part of
other projects' conditions of approval will not be used for credit. A minimum of 40% of the units
will serve "very low income households" (as defined in Title 25 of the California Administration
Code, Section 6926). The remainder of the units will serve "low income households."
4.10 Public Services and Utilities
4.10.1 Fire Protection
4.10.1.1 Potential Significant Impacts. The Project's potential impacts on fire protection that
can be mitigated to a less than significant level or are otherwise not significant are discussed in
Section 3.10.1 of the EIR; cumulative impacts are discussed in Section 4.10 of the EIR. The Project-
specific and cumulative impacts on fire protection services are considered significant. According to
the Fire Department additional personnel, equipment and facilities will be needed to serve the
proposed development and related projects throughout the service area.
4.10.1.2 Findings. All significant impacts associated with fire protection services have been
mitigated to a less than significant level unless explicitly identified above as significant. Changes or
alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which mitigate or avoid the
significant environmental effects thereof, as identified in the EIR.
4.10.1.3 Facts in Su~t}ort of Findings. The existing services and capabilities of the
Disneyland Fire Department will be extended within The Disneyland Resort. Project Design Feature
3.10.1-1 states that the Project will include the existing services and capabilities of the Disneyland
Fire Department shall be extended within The Disneyland Resort. Existing services include
preconstruction checks, preinvestigation of fires and alarms, preplanning for fires and evacuations,
fire prevention program activities, and monitoring of pyrotechnics and special effects. In order to
provide a conservative analysis, the EIR does not assume that these services will reduce potential
demand for the services of the Anaheim Fire Department, although in fact, the provision of these
internal services is expected to reduce calls for municipal services.
The Project, assuming implementation of Project Design Features, will have the
following remaining impacts. Additional services from the Anaheim Fire Department will be required
to provide necessary fire prevention inspection, fire permit, hazardous material disclosure, and
underground storage tank services for the Disneyland Resort Project, particularly during the Project
construction phases. Due to the projected increase in response calls, the impact of the Project on fire
protective services is considered significant by the Anaheim Fire Department and additional
personnel, equipment and facilities will be needed to serve The Disneyland Resort. The Project will
increase the concentration of mid-to high-rise hotel occupants and transient population in the Project
area, therefore increasing the existing need for additional capacity to provide emergency medical
response services in the event of a major catastrophic event.
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The potential significant impacts on fire protection have been substantially lessened to
a less than significant level by the mitigation measures recommended in the EIR and incorporated into
the Project as conditions of approval. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.10.1-1 will assure
implementation of the Project Design Features which were assumed in the environmental analysis:
Mitigation Measure 3.10.1-1: The applicant shall implement all
Project Design Features or their environmental equivalent. The City
of Anaheim Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process.
Implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.10.1-2, 3.10.1-3, 3.10.1-4, 3.10.1-5 and
3.10.1-6 are standard mitigation measures which will substantially reduce or avoid impacts related to
the Fire Department's ability to adequately respond to potential structural fires by installation of a fire
hydrant system and sprinklers and preparation of a fire access plan:
Mitigation Measure 3.10.1-2: Oreire fire hydrants shall be installed
and charged as required by the property owner/developer.
Mitillation Measure 3.10.1-3: The property owner/developer shall
submit an emergency fire access plan to ensure that service to the site
is in accordance with Fire Department service requirements.
Miti~,ation Measure 3.10.1-4: The property owner/developer shall
submit a Construction Fire Protection Plan which shall include
detailed design plans for accessibility of emergency fire equipment,
fire hydrant location, and any other construction features required by
the Fire Marshal. The property owner/developer shall be responsible
for securing facilities acceptable to the Fire Department and hydrants
shall be operational with required fire flow.
Mitigation Measure 3.10.1-5: Plans shall indicate that all buildings,
exclusive of parking structures, shall have sprinklers installed by the
property owner/developer in accordance with the Anaheim Municipal
Code.
Miti~,ation Measure 3.10.1-6: Plans shall be submitted to ensure that
development is in accordance with the City of Anaheim Fire
Departmant Standards, including:
a. Overhead clearance shall not be less than 14 feet for the full
width of access roads.
b. Bridges and underground structures to be used for Fire
Department access shall be designed to support Fire
Department vehicles weighing 75,000 pounds.
c. All underground tunnels shall have sprinklers. Water supplies
are required at the entrances. Standpipes shall also be
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provided when determined to be necessary by the Fire
Department.
d. Adequate off-site public fire hydrants contiguous to the
Specific Plan area and onsite private fire hydrants shall be
provided by the property owner/developer. The precise
number, types, and locations of the hydrants shall be
determined during building permit review. Hydrants are to be
a maximum of 400 feet apart.
e. A minimum residual water pressure of 20 psi shall remain in
the water system. Flow rates for public parking facilities shall
be set at 1,000 to 1,500 gpm.
Implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.10.1-7 and 3.10.1-8 will substantially
reduce or avoid potential impacts related to the Fire Department's ability to provide sufficient
emergency and fire protection services by funding additional Fire Department personnel, emergency
and fire fighting equipment and vehicles and fire station facility improvements:
Miti~,ation Measure 3.10.1-7: The property owner/developer shall
enter into an agreement with the City of Anaheim to pay or cause to
be paid its fair share of the funding for one additional fire inspector to
maintain adequate levels of service of ongoing fire inspection of the
Project and in the Commercial Recreation Area.
Miti~,ation Measure 3.10.1-8: The EIR identifies the following
equipment in connection with the Project, other development within
the C-R Overlay of The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan Area, and
cumulative development in the Commercial Recreation Area:
· A vehicle equipped with specialty tools and equipment to
enable the Fire Department to provide heavy search and rescue
response capability.
· A medical triage vehicle/trailer, equipped with sufficient
trauma dressings, medical supplies, stretchers, etc., to handle
1,000 injured persons, and an appropriate storage facility.
· One additional fire truck company.
· One additional paramedic company.
· Modifications to existing fire stations to accommodate the
additional fire units.
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To implement this requirement as it applies to the applicant, the
applicant shall provide or cause to be provided funding for the
following equipment:
· One fire track company;
· One paramedic company; and
· Modifications to existing fire stations to accommodate the fire
track company and the paramedic company.
The applicant shall not be required to contribute to the purchase of the
other equipment identified in the Draft EIR because the applicant has
or will provide its own emergency response equipment and personnel.
The City recognizes that these improvements will serve not only the
applicant but also other property owners/developers in the Specific
Plan area, the Commercial Recreation Area, and the service area, each
of which should contribute its allocable share of the cost of the
improvements. To implement this requirement as it applies to other
property owners/developers in the Specific Plan area, the Commemial
Recreation Area, and the service area, the City shall, and shall make
appropriate arrangements with other public agencies, if any, to
reimburse the applicant to the extent that its contributions for these
improvements exceed the applicant's allocable share of the cost. Such
arrangements shall include one or more of the following: (1) creation
of integrated financing districts; (2) entry into a reimbursement
agreement with the applicant; (3) creation of appropriate community
facilities districts, assessment districts, and/or the use of similar public
financing districts and/or mechanisms; and (4) creation of such other
mechanisms or districts as may be appropriate to provide for the
reimbursement of these costs. The determination of the allocable
share of improvement costs attributable to the applicant and other
property owners/developers, and reimbursement amounts, shall be
based on an apportionment of the costs of such equipment and
personnel among property owners/developers, including the applicant,
in the Specific Plan area, the Commercial Recreation Area, or the
otherwise defined service area, as applicable, depending on the area
served.
Implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.10.1-9 and 3.10.1-10 will substantially
reduce or avoid potential impacts related to the Fire Department's ability to provide adequate
emergency and fire protection services by providing sufficient water pressure system for fire
suppression and placement of emergency telephone numbers:
Mitigation Measure 3.10.1-9: The water supply system shall be
designed by the property owner/developer to provide sufficient fire
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flow pressure and storage for the proposed land use and fire protection
in accordance with Fire Department requirements.
Mitigation Measure 3.10.1-10: The property owner/developer shall
place emergency telephone service numbers in prominent locations as
approved by the Fire Department.
The mitigation measures identified in the EIR will substantially reduce the Project's
contribution to significant cumulative impacts. Additionally, the related projects considered in the
analysis of cumulative impacts will be subject to substantially the same laws, regulations and policies
which apply to the proposed project. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the City of Anaheim
and other relevant jurisdictions will impose similar mitigation requirements on the related projects,
thereby eliminating the combined impacts from those projects. Therefore, no significant cumulative
impacts will occur.
4.10.2 Police Services
4.10.2.1 Potential Significant Impacts. The Project's potential significant impacts on police
services that can be mitigated to a less than significant level or are otherwise not significant are
discussed in Section 3.10.2 of the EIR. Cumulative impacts are discussed in Section 4.10 of the EIR.
Additional service calls from the Project and related projects would necessitate increased police
service to avoid significant impacts.
4.10.2.2 Findings. All significant impacts associated with police services have been mitigated
to a less than significant level unless explicitly identified above as significant. Changes or alterations
have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which mitigate or avoid the significant
enviromnental effects thereof, as identified in the EIR.
4.10.2.3 Facts in Support of Findin~,s. The assumptions upon which the analysis of impacts
on police services was based were very conservative and overstate the true potential impacts. First,
although the analysis of potential impacts describes the extensive services provided by the Disneyland
Security Department, the EIR does not offset potential demand for municipal services based on this
information. Second, the estimated number of service calls from The Disneyland Resort assumed that
the actual number of visitors to The Disneyland Resort would be double the number of people
currently visiting the existing Disneyland theme park and that the duration of visitors' stays would
also increase. This estimate greatly overstates the number of visitors anticipated at The Disneyland
Resort since, as stated in Section 2.3.1.1 of the EIR, the projected attendance figures reflect the
number of times each visitor enters through a theme park gate and not the actual number of people
who will visit The Disneyland Resort. Third, the analysis assumed full build-out of all of the
maximum hotel rooms in the Project, full occupancy of those hotels and operation of the public
parking structures at full capacity.
Concurrent with Project implementation, the following Project Design Features will
be provided to reduce additional denrand for police services:
Proiect Design Feature 3.10.2-1: The Disneyland Security
Department shall be expanded to provide equivalent levels of service
to the entire Disneyland Resort. These services will include initial
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response, investigation, and report writing. Entry points to the theme
parks will be patrolled by the Disneyland Security Department.
Project Design Feature 3.10.2-2: In the West and East Public
Parking Structures and in the hotel parking structures, closed circuit
television monitoring and recording or other adequate security
measures will be used extensively.
Project Design Feature 3.10.2-3: The applicant shall continue to
provide and expand its Court Liaison program to meet the needs of
The Disneyland Resort.
Assuming implementation of the Project Design Features, the Project will have
significant impacts on police services, prior to mitigation. Implementation of the proposed Project
will increase the nnmber of calls for service to the Anaheim Police Department. The EIR indicates
that the Anaheim Police Department has calculated the additional personnel required to serve the
Project area or to respond to calls otherwise associated with The Disneyland Resort.
The potential significant impacts on police services have been substantially lessened to
a less than significant level by virtue of the following mitigation measures which are recommended in
the EIR and incorporated into the Project as conditions of the Project. Implementation of Mitigation
Measure 3.10.2-1 will assure implementation of the Project Design Features which were assumed in
the environmental analysis:
Mitieation Measure 3.10.2-1: The applicant shall implement all
Project Design Features or their environmental equivalent. The City
of Anaheim Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process.
Implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.10.2-2, 3.10.2-3 and 3.10.2-4 will reduce
potential impacts concerning provision of adequate private security and City of Anaheim police
services to a less than significant level by ensuring sufficient security surveillance for public parking
facilities, and funding for additional police officers and equipment. Implementation of these
mitigation measures will also provide a security facility to be located within The Disneyland Resort:
Mitigation Measure 3.10.2-2: The operator of the public parking
facilities shall provide an adequate staff of private security officers for
patrol and surveillance of the facilities.
Mitieation Measure 3.10.2-3: The property owner/developer shall
enter into an agreement with the City of Anaheim to pay or cause to
be paid its fair share of the funding for police personnel and
equipment necessary to meet the service needs of the Conmaercial
Recreation Area.
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Mitigation Measure 3.10.2-4: The applicant shall provide space within The
Disneyland Security Office, to support the Anaheim Police Department to the
satisfaction of the Police Department, based on the following criteria:
· During the design phase of the security area, a police
representative shall be kept informed of the plans for the
security area.
· All facilities shall be within The Disneyland Resort Security
Office on a shared basis.
· Separate holding rooms for adult and juvenile offenders shall
be provided for the use of the Disneyland Security
Department.
· Additional private interview rooms shall be made available for
the shared use of the Anaheim Police Department and the
Disneyland Security Department, including adequate areas for
onsite storage needs and a common area for computers.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.10.2-5 will reduce potential impacts
regarding safety issues by reviewing Project building plans with the Police Department:
Miti~,ation Measure 3.10.2-5: The Police Department shall review the safety
measures incorporated into the buildlug plans for the parking structures within
the Specific Plan area to be submitted by the property owner/developer. The
security measures shall include the following or other substitute security
measures as may be approved by the Police Department:
· For the West and East Public Parking Structure, closed circuit
television surveillance and recording equipment shall be
provided.
· For the hotel parking structure, closed circuit television
surveillance and recording equipment shall be provided.
· For the Disneyland Administration Building and the South
Parking Area (south of Katella Avenue and west of Haster
Street), guarded entrance and exit gates shall be provided.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.10.2-6 will reduce potential impacts
regarding the provision of security measures by providing anti-gang and drug abuse awareness
program to Project security personnel and cast members:
Mitieatlon Measure 3.10.2-6: The applicant shall continue to
provide anti-gang and substance abuse educational programs which are
currently provided for park security cast members.
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The mitigation measures identified in the EIR will substantially reduce the Project's
contribution to significant cumulative impacts. Additionally, the related projects considered in the
analysis of cumulative impacts will be subject to substantially the same laws, regulations and policies
which apply to the proposed project. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the City of Anaheim
and other relevant jurisdictions will impose similar fair share mitigation requirements on the related
projects, thereby eliminating the combined impacts from those projects. Therefore, no significant
cumulative impacts will occur.
4.10.3 Solid Waste Disposal Service (Partially)
4.10.3.1 Potential Significant Impacts. The Project's potential significant impacts on solid
waste disposal service that can be mitigated to a less than significant level or are otherwise not
significant are discussed in Section 3.10.3 of the EIR. Section 3.11 of the EIR discusses potential
impacts related to removal disposal of hazardous materials and Section 3.8 of the EIR discusses the
solid waste impacts of construction activities. Cumulative impacts are discussed in Section 4.10 of
the EIR. The solid waste that will be generated by the WESTCOT Center will result in significant
impacts due to limited landfill capacity.
The cumulative impacts related to Solid Waste Disposal are described in Section 4.0
of the EIR; significant cumulative impacts are identified.
4.10.3.2 Findings. All significant impacts associated with solid waste disposal services have
been mitigated to a less than significant level unless explicitly identified above as significant.
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which mitigate or
avoid the significant environmental effects thereof, as identified in the EIR, except as identified in
Section 6.0 of these Findings.
4.10.3.3 Facts in Support of Findings. The Project's solid waste will be greatly reduced by
virtue of Project Design Features identified in the EIR and incorporated into the Project. However,
because of the limited landfill capacity, the Project's impacts are considered significant.
As a project design feature (Project Design Feature 3.10.3-1), the existing solid waste
recycling and waste minimization practices at the Disneyland theme park shall be expanded as feasible
to serve The Disneyland Resort. Existing practices include: usage of recycled paper products for
stationery, letterhead, and packaging; recovery of materials such as aluminum and cardboard;
collection of office paper for recycling; collection of polystyrene (foam) cups for recycling; and
collection of glass, plastics, kitchen grease, laser printer toner cartridges, oil, batteries, and scrap
metal for recycling or recovery.
Assuming implementation of the Project, including Project Design Features, the
Project will have significant impacts on solid waste disposal service. Construction of the Project will
involve site preparation activities and demolition which will generate waste materials. Following
completion and occupancy of the Project, the EIR estimates that the WESTCOT Center will generate
an additional 22,514 tons am~ually of waste. This waste generated by the Project will consume only a
small percentage of the remaining capacity at the expanded Olinda/Olinda Alpha landfill; however,
because of the limited capacity of the landfill, the Project's impacts are identified as significant.
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The significant project-specific and cumulative impacts on solid waste disposal service
have been reduced by the following mitigation measures recommended in the EIR and incorporated
into the Project as conditions of approval, but not to a less than significant level, as discussed in
Section 6.0 of these Findings.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.10.3-1 will assure implementation of the
Project Design Features which were assumed in the environmental analysis:
Mitigation Measure 3.10,3-1: The applicant shall implement all
Project Design Features or their environmental equivalent. The City
of Anaheim Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process.
Implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.10.3-2 and 3.10.3-3 will reduce the
Project's potential impacts on the disposal of solid waste and assure compliance with the City of
Anaheim's and the State of California's goals for reduction of solid waste disposed of in landfills by
requiring the preparation of solid waste management plans and implementation of waste
reduction/recycling measures:
Mitigation Measure 3.10.3-2: Excluding the relocation of SCE
transmission lines, the Disneyland Administration Building and
demolition, the property owner/developer shall submit project plans to
the Director of Maintenance for review and approval to ensure that the
plans comply with AB 939, the Solid Waste Reduction Act of 1989, as
implemented by the City of Anaheim, the County of Orange Integrated
Waste Management Plan, and the City of Anaheim Integrated Waste
Management Plan, administered by the Department of Maintenance.
Mitieation Measure 3.10.3-3: A solid waste management plan shall
be submitted for review and approval by the applicant for The
Disneyland Resort theme parks to ensure that the project plans comply
with AB 939, as administered by the City of Anaheim, and the
County's and City's Integrated Waste Management Plans. Waste
management mitigation measures that shall be taken to reduce solid
waste generation shall include:
a. Detailing the locatiol~s and design of back-of-house recycling
facilities.
b. Complying with all Federal, State, and City regulations for
hazardous material disposal.
c. Continuing participation in the City of Anaheim's voluntary
"Recycle Anaheim" program or other substitute program as
may be developed by the City.
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In order to meet the requirements of the Solid Waste Reduction Act of
1989 (AB 939), the applicant shall implement numerous solid waste
reduction programs at The Disneyland Resort, including:
· Facilitating paper recycling by providing chutes or convenient
locations for sorting and recycling bins.
· Facilitating cardboard recycling (especially from retail areas)
by providing adequate space and centralized locations for
collection and baling.
· Facilitating glass recycling (especially from restaurants) by
providing adequate space for sorting and storing.
· Providing trash compactors for nonrecyclable materials
whenever feasible to reduce the total volume of solid waste
and the number of trips required for collection.
· Prohibition of curbside pick-up within The Disneyland Resort.
4.10.4 Parks
4.10.4,1 Potential Sianificant Imoacts. The Project's potential impacts on parks that can be
mitigated to a less than significant level or are otherwise not significant are discussed in Section
3.10.4 of the EIR. Cumulative impacts are discussed in Section 4.10 of the EIR. Implementation of
The Disneyland Resort will result in an increase in demand for recreational facilities used by Project
cast members; however, these will not be significant.
The cumulative impacts related to Parks are described in Section 4.0 of the EIR;
significant impacts from growth in the West Anaheim area are identified. However, the Project's
impacts have been fully mitigated; the Project will not contribute to significant cumulative effects.
4.10.4.2 Findines. All significant impacts associated with parks have been mitigated to a less
than significant level unless explicitly identified above as significant. Changes or alterations have
been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which mitigate or avoid the significant
environmental effects thereof, as identified in the EIR.
4.10.4.3 Facts in Support of Findings, The potential significant impacts on parks have been
substantially lessened to a less than significant level by virtue of project design considerations
identified in the EIR and incorporated into the Project. The EIR describes the substantial area within
The Disneyland Resort which has been designed to encourage active and passive utilization by
pedestrians in a park-like setting.
Project Design Feature 3.10.4-1 explains that substantial area within The Disneyland
Resort has been designed to encourage utilization by pedestrians in a park-like setting linking key
areas of the Project. The pedestrian amenities will include landscaped pedestrian walkways linking
West Street/Disneyland Drive to Harbor Boulevard; and a new entry plaza for the Disneyland and
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WESTCOT theme parks where the monorail and pedestrian ways/people movers/moving sidewalks
will drop off guests from the parking facilities and hotels.
Project Design Feature 3.10.4-2 states that the applicant will provide an eating area,
outside the paid gates, easily accessible to park guests, within the Theme Park District for those who
bring their own food. Design features will include a 50-table layout with comparable spacing to other
theme park eating areas. Drinking fountains, security, landscaping, lighting, vending machines, and
nearby restrooms/locker facilities will be provided.
Assuming implementation of the Project Design Features, the Project will have
impacts on park facilities due to increased usage of such facilities by Project cast (employees). The
potential significant impacts on parks have been substantially lessened to a less than significant level
by the following mitigation measures recon~nended in the EIR and incorporated into the Project as
conditions of approval. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.10.4-1 will assure implementation of
the Project Design Features which were assumed in the environmental analysis:
Mitieation Measure 3.10.4-1: The applicant shall implement all
Project Design Features or their enviromnental equivalent. The City
of Anaheim Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
Mitigation Monitoring Program process.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.10.4-2 will assure that potential impacts to
public recreational facilities, associated with usage by Project cast members, will be insignificant by
the funding of night lighting at two ballfields:
Miti~,ation Measure 3.10.4-2: The applicant shall enter into an
agreement to pay the cost of providing night lighting to two existing
ballfields at one or more existing City community parks complete with
support amenities, including parking, security lighting, restrooms,
spectator seating, and drinking fountains. The applicant shall enter
into an agreement with the Parks, Recreation and Corianunity Services
Department that delineates the conditions under which payment for
improvements will be provided.
The mitigation measures identified in the EIR will substantially reduce the Project's
contribution to significant cumulative impacts. The related projects considered in the analysis of
cumulative impacts will be subject to substantially the same laws, regulations and policies which apply
to the proposed project. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the City of Anaheim and other
relevant jurisdictions will impose similar fair share mitigation requirements on the related projects,
thereby eliminating the combined impacts from those projects. Therefore, no significant cumulative
impacts will occur.
4.10.5 Schools
4.10.5.1 Potential Significant Impacts. The Project's potential significant impacts on schools
that can be mitigated to a less than significant level or are otherwise not significant are discussed in
Section 3.10.5 of the EIR; the analysis therein was based on the technical report in Appendix J to the
EIR. Impacts from regional growth, prior to mitigation in accordance with state law, are identified as
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significant. Cumulative impacts are discussed in Section 4.10 of the EIR. No significant direct
impacts will occur on schools as the Project does not involve the construction of housing (other than
the recommended Condition of Approval regarding 500 affordable housing units which will also pay
the state mandated school fees). There will be indirect impacts on school enrollment based on the
Project cast housing demands in the Anaheim area, which are significant due to existing over-capacity
situations in both districts. Impacts to other School Districts, if any, are speculative and insignificant
due to the wide distribution of primary wage earners throughout the study area described in the EIR.
4.10.5.2 Findings. All significant impacts associated with schools have been mitigated to a
less than significant level unless explicitly identified above as significant. Changes or alterations have
been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which mitigate or avoid the significant
environmental effects thereof, as identified in the EIR.
4.10.5.3 Facts in Support of Findings. The .Project will not have direct impacts on school
districts in terms of generating students because the Project does not involve the construction of
residential units (other than the recommended Condition of Approval regarding 500 affordable
housing units which will also pay the state mandated school fees). The EIR analyzes the potential
indirect impacts associated with the Project. Based on cast characteristics, the projected number of
new move-ins to Anaheim resulting from the Project, and other factors specified in the EIR, the EIR
estimates that WESTCOT Center may generate up to a maximum of approximately 122 additional
students attending schools within the Anaheim Union High School District CAUHSD") and 141
students attending schools within the Anaheim City School District CACSD"). The number of new
move-ins to Anaheim is low, due in large part to the unique characteristics of the cast. Prior to
mitigation, these impacts are considered significant because both districts are currently facing
overcrowded conditions.
The EIR recognizes the payment of statutory developer fees as mitigation. The City
of Anaheim finds that this mitigation measure will substantially reduce impacts to below a level of
significance and that no other mitigation is feasible. The EIR analyzes the adequacy of the statutory
school fees to actually mitigate the cost of providing educational facilities for students. The analysis
provided in Section 3.10.5 of the EIR and in Appendix J concludes that the statutory fees will be
sufficient to mitigate the actual cost of providing such school facilities.
Under applicable State law, any potential indirect impacts which may occur as a result
of the Project would be mitigated through the imposition of developer fees. The EIR estimated that
the residential and commercial developer fees that could be imposed on the Project by ACSD would
be approximately $1.604 million and estimated that the developer fees that could be imposed by
AUHSD would be approximately $1.656 million. (The City notes that since publication of the Draft
EIR, state law has been amended to allow higher fees to be imposed on residential units; thus, the
total fees identified in the EIR underestimate the actual amount that could be collected.)
Nevertheless, the fees identified in the EIR would exceed the cost of providing school facilities to the
Project-related students by approximately $579,000 based on the estimated cost. Therefore, the
potential indirect impacts on ACSD and AUHSD of the proposed Project would be mitigated to below
a level of significance both because the fees generated by the Project will exceed the cost of the
impact and because under state law there is no other feasible mitigation.
The potential significant impacts have been substantially lessened to a less than
significant level by the mitigation measures recommended in the EIR and incorporated into the Project
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as conditions of approval. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.10.5-1 will assure implementation
of the Project Design Features which were assumed in the environmental analysis:
Mitiaation Measure 3.10.5-1: The applicant shall implement all
Project Design Features or their environmental equivalent. The City
of Anaheim Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.10.5-2 will ensure collection of the statutory
developer fees, which will mitigate potential impacts to the school districts in fact as well as by law,
as demonstrated by the analysis in the EIR.
Mitigation Measure 3.10.5-2: The property owner/developer shall
provide proof that school impact fees have been paid consistent with
State statute.
The City of Anaheim acknowledges that the current school impact fee mandated by
state statute is $.27 per square foot for commercial construction and that such amount may be
adjusted for inflation in accordance with explicit provisions of state statute.
The City of Anaheim notes and acknowledges that the school districts have provided
various studies to the City for consideration in addition to the EIR School Analysis (as presented in
Section 3.10.5 of Volume I of the EIR and Appendix J). Certain of these studies were available prior
to completion of the Draft EIR and were considered during the preparation of the EIR School
Analysis in the Draft EIR. These studies included the following:
· "Comprehensive Study of the Impact of Development on the Anaheim Union
High School District and Fee Program Justification," Prepared for the Board
of Trustee of the Anaheim Union High School District, Prepared by Recht,
Hausrath & Associates, March 1992 (the "AUHSD Fee Justification Report");
· "Comprehensive Study of the Impact of Development on the Anaheim City
School District and Fee Program Justification," Prepared for the Board of
Education, Anaheim City School District, Prepared by Recht, Hausrath &
Associates, March 1992 (the "ACSD Fee Justification Report");
· "An Analysis of the Impacts to Anaheim City School District Caused by the
Proposed Disneyland Resort Specific Plan," Prepared for the Anaheim City
School District, Prepared By Recht, Hausrath & Associates. This report was
later withdrawn by the ACSD and, therefore, was not considered in the final
preparation of the EIR Schools Analysis.
· "An Analysis of the Impacts to Anaheim Union High School District Caused
by the Proposed Disneyland Resort Specific Plan," prepared for the Anaheim
Union High School District, prepared by Recht, Hausrath & Associates (May
1992) ("AUHSD Project Report").
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Additionally, the ACSD submitted a new report as an attachment to its comments on
the Draft EIR entitled, "The Critique of The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan Environmental Impact
Report and Analysis of Impact on the Anaheim City School District," prepared by School Planning
Services, December 1992, ("ACSD/SPS Project Study"), which was responded to as part of the Final
EIR (Volume VI-A).
In addition to the reports submitted by the ACSD and the AUHSD, other school
districts have provided information and requests for mitigation in their comments on the Draft EIR.
The City of Anaheim has independently reviewed and analyzed these reports and the EIR Schools
Analysis and finds as follows. First, the EIR Schools Analysis provides a reasonable and well-
supported analysis of the potential impacts of the Project on school facilities. The EIR Schools
Analysis provides extensive baseline data, summarizes the main points of disagreement between the
EIR Schools Analysis and the various school district studies which were made available to the City of
Anaheim prior to publication of the Draft EIR, and supports the conclusion that no significant
unmitigated impacts will occur. The Responses to Comments on the EIR summarize the main points
of disagreement between the EIR Schools Analysis and the studies submitted by the school districts in
their comments on the Draft EIR. Also, the Responses to Comments note the wide variations in
assumptions and information presented by ACSD and AUHSD in their different studies.
Second, the EIR Schools Analysis supports the conclusion that the payment of
statutory school fees will mitigate potential impacts to below a level of significance. Although it is
true that payment of school fees is the only feasible mitigation that may be imposed on the Project,
the EIR does not rely on this fact. The EIR Schools Analysis calculates the cost of the Project's
indirect impacts and demonstrates that the amount of the impact fee will be greater than the cost of
the impact. Therefore, the Project's potential impacts will be reduced to insignificance by payment of
such fees.
Third, the City of Anaheim notes that school districts, other than ACSD and AUHSD
that commented on the Draft EIR and asserted that the Project would impact their school facilities,
may experience some indirect effects on their school facilities as a result of the Project. However,
the analysis in the Responses to Comments on the Draft EIR demonstrates that, based on the
estimated distribution of Project cast households throughout the study area as described in the
Employment, Population and Housing Analysis (Appendix H to the EIR) and the size and location of
the other school districts and the likely number of moves from one district into another district, it is
reasonable to predict that the impact of Project cast households relocating to homes within the
boundaries of the districts, if any, will be negligible. The City Council finds there is no evidence of
a reasonable relationship between the Project and the impacts asserted by these school districts, and
further concludes that no significant impacts on such other school districts would occur.
Fourth, the City of Anaheim notes that a number of school districts are currently
facing overcrowded conditions and other problems. While the City of Anaheim supports the
education of its youth, it finds that there is no basis for imposing additional financial requirements on
the Project to correct these existing situations on beyond what is provided for by State law and in the
Anaheim General Plan.
Fifth, the City of Anaheim has reviewed the anaounts of money requested by the
ACSD, AUHSD and the other school districts in their various studies (in addition to the statutory
school fees) and has concluded that the districts have not presented a reasonable factual basis for
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changing the conclusions or the methodology presented in the EIR Schools Analysis. The amounts of
money that have been requested are not reasonably related to the school impacts that have been
determined and are many times more than the maximum mitigation that may be imposed by state law.
For example, based upon the ACSD/SPS Project Study, the amount of money that is requested by the
ACSD alone would be over $79 million, in comparison to $1.604 million, the ACSD's share of the
statutory fee. If the $79 million fee were generated by fees on the proposed commercial space, the
amount claimed by the ACSD would equate to approximately $8.35 per square foot of commercial
space, in comparison to the maximum statutory fee of $0.27 per square foot for commercial space.
This amount also was significantly at odds with ACSD's original study prepared by Recht, Hausrath
& Associates which estimated the impact from the Project at $7.9 million.
Additional reasons underlying the City's conclusion that the districts' studies should
not be considered determinative of the potential impacts of the project are the discrepancies between
the reports submitted in comments on the draft EIR and in the ACSD and AUHSD Fee Justification
Reports. These discrepancies are summarized in the Responses to Comments. In light of the
discrepancies, the absence of a nexus to additional mitigation, and the fact that the EIR Schools
Analysis was based upon reasonable information and methodologies, the City of Anaheim has found
that the EIR Schools Analysis and the analysis contained in the Responses to Comments provide
reasonable and well-supported analyses which support the finding that the Project impacts will be
mitigated by payment of the statutory school impact fees.
The mitigation measures identified in the EIR will substantially reduce the Project's
contribution to significant cumulative impacts. The related projects considered in the analysis of
cumulative impacts will be subject to substantially the same laws, regulations and policies which apply
to the proposed project. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the City of Anaheim and other
relevant jurisdictions will impose statutory mitigation requirements on the related projects, thereby
eliminating the combined impacts from those projects. Therefore, significant cumulative impacts will
occur but would be mitigated by payment of fees.
In addition, as described in Project Design Feature 3.10.5-1, the existing Disneyland
theme park has developed and/or has engaged in a series of educational programs in cooperation with
the local community and regional agencies and organizations, designed to enhance and compliment the
educational opportunities and experiences for the youth. The 10 educational programs that currently
exist are described below (see Section 3.10.5, Schools, for detailed information regarding these
programs); the applicant will continue these programs and/or substitute similar programs of equal
importance:
1. The Disneyland Creativity Challenge Awards Program.
2. Orange County Young Listeners Concerts.
3. Junior Achievement.
4. Work Exposure Day at Disneyland.
5. Disney Magic Music Days.
6. Job Search Strategy Class.
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7. "Free From Drugs" Program.
8. Job Training Opportunities.
9. School Support Programs.
10. CIF Champion Celebration.
4.10.6 Water Services
4.10.6.1 Potential Simaificant Impacts. The Project's potential impacts on water services that
can be mitigated to a less than significant level or are otherwise not significant are discussed in
Section 3.10.6 of the EIR. Cumulative impacts are discussed in Section 4.10 of the EIR. The
existing capacity of the water supply system will be exceeded by the domestic water peak demand of
the Project.
4.10.6.2 Findings. All significant impacts associated with water service have been mitigated to
a less than significant level unless explicitly identified above as significant. Changes or alterations
have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which mitigate or avoid the significant
environmental effects thereof, as identified in the EIR.
4.10.6.3 Facts in Suooort of Findings. The Project will implement a number of Project
Design Features. The Disneyland Resort will be developed with dual piping onsite to utilize
reclaimed water, when it is available from the County Sanitation District of Orange County
(CSDOC), for use in The Disneyland Resort waterways and for irrigation. With development of The
Disneyland Resort, some street rights-of-way will be relocated, therefore requiring relocation of the
utilities. Development of the Project will also require Project-specific improvement and redesign of
previously contemplated City improvements. The following improvements are included in the
development of The Disneyland Resort:
Project Desima Feature 3.10.6-1: The Disneyland Resort will be
developed with piping onsite to use reclaimed water when it is
available from the County Sanitation District of Orange County
(CSDOC), for use in The Disneyland Resort waterways and for
irrigation.
Project Design Feature 3.10.6-2: With development of The
Disneyland Resort, some street rights-of-way will be relocated,
therefore requiring relocation of the utilities. The following
improvements are included in the development of The Disneyland
Resort:
· The existing 10-inch-diameter pipe in Cerritos Avenue
between Walnut Street and West Street/Disneyland Drive will
be abandoned with the proposed realignment of this portion of
Cerritos Avenue, and a new 12-inch-diameter pipe will be
installed in the new Cerritos Avenue right-of-way.
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· The existing 12-inch and 14-inch diameter pipes in West
Street/Disneyland Drive will be replaced with a 20-inch
diameter pipe and relocated with the realignment of the West
Street/Disneyland Drive right-of-way.
· An onsite 12-inch dual-feed water line through the proposed
WESTCOT Center from the proposed water line in West
Street/Disneyland Drive to the proposed water line in Harbor
Boulevard will be constructed. The dual-feed system will
create two means of water supply to any point fed from this
line and will ensure good fire flow protection.
Assuming implementation of the Project Design Features, the Project will have
significant impacts on water supply, prior to mitigation, as described below. The existing capacity of
the water supply will be exceeded by the domestic water peak demand of the Project. Additionally,
improvements to the existing water supply system will be required to adequately serve the Project.
The analysis in the EIR was based on conservative estimates of peak water demand; the analysis
combined all peak domestic flows for the Project area even though peak domestic dexnands differ for
different types of uses.
The analysis in the EIR demonstrates that the potential water services impacts of
significance have been substantially lessened to a less than significant level by implementation of the
following mitigation measures recommended in the EIR and incorporated into the Project as
conditions of approval. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.10.6-1 will assure implementation of
the Project Design Features which were assumed in the environmental analysis:
Mitieation Measure 3.10.6-1: The applicant shall implement all
Project Design Features or their environmental equivalent. The City
of Anaheim Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process.
Implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.10.6-2 and 3.10.6-3 will address the impact
by instituting water conservation measures which are adequate to reduce water consumption to a less-
than-significant level:
Mitigation Measure 3.10.6-2: Among the water conservation
measures to be shown on plans and implemented by the property
owner/developer (to the extent feasible within the Theme Park
District) within the Specific Plan area include the following:
· Use of low-flow sprinkler heads in irrigation system.
· Use of waterway re-circulation systems.
· Low-flow fittings, fixtures, and equipment, including low
flush toilets and urinals.
· Use of self-closing valves on drinking fountains.
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· Use of reclaimed water for irrigation and washdown when it
becomes available.
· Continuation of the existing cooling tower recirculation
system.
· Use of efficient irrigation systems such as drip irrigation and
automatic systems which use moisture sensors.
· Low-flow shower heads in hotels.
· Water-efficient ice machines, dishwashers, clothes washers,
and other water-using appliances.
· Use of irrigation systems primarily at night when evaporation
rates are lowest.
· Provide information to the public in conspicuous places
regarding water conservation.
· Use of water-conserving landscape plant materials wherever
feasible.
· Use of vacuum and other equipment to reduce the use of water
for washdown of exterior areas.
Mitigation Measure 3.10.6-3: The property owner/developer shall
submit a certified water audit for landscape irrigation systems.
Implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.10.6-4 through 3.10.6-8 will ensure that
adequate water system capacity will be provided:
Miti~,ation Measure 3.10.6-4: The existing 12-inch water main
between Ball Road and the southeast corner of the Disneyland
Administration Building site will be replaced by the applicant with a
new 16-inch diameter main to the satisfaction of the Public Utilities
Department.
Mitigation Measure 3.10.6-5: For construction in the back-of-house
area, excluding the Disneyland Administration Building, the existing
12-inch water main will be relocated by the applicant between the
southeast corner of the Disneyland Administration Building site and
Harbor Boulevard north of Manchester Avenue with a new 16-inch
diameter main to the satisfaction of the Public Utilities Department.
Mitigation Measure 3.10.6-6: The applicant shall submit for review
and approval an engineering report and phasing plan demonstrating the
incorporation of the following water system improvements into The
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Disneyland Resort. The applicant shall construct or cause to be
constructed the following improvements.
a. The existing 8-inch-diameter pipe in Clementine Street from
Katella Avenue to Freedman Way shall be replaced by a 20-
inch-diameter pipe.
b. The existing 10-inch-diameter pipe in Freedman Way from
Clementine Street to Harbor Boulevard shall be replaced by a
20-inch-dianaeter pipe.
c. The existing 10-inch-diameter pipe in Harbor Boulevard from
Katella Avenue to Freechnan Way shall be replaced by a 20-
inch-diameter pipe.
d. The 12-inch pipe in Katella Avenue from Harbor Boulevard to
Clementinc Street shall be replaced by a 20-inch-diameter
pipe.
e. The existing 10-inch-diameter pipe in Harbor Boulevard from
Freedman Way to Harbor Boulevard north of Manchester
Avenue shall be replaced by a 16-inch-diameter pipe.
The City recognizes that these improvements will serve not only the
applicant but also other property owners/developers in the Specific
Plan area, the Conunercial Recreation Area, and the service area, each
of which should contribute its allocable share of the cost of these
improvements. To implement this requirement as it applies to other
property owners/developers in the Specific Plan area, the Commercial
Recreation Area, and the service area, the City shall, and shall make
appropriate arrangements with other public agencies, if any, to
reimburse the applicant to the extem that its contributions for these
improvements exceed the applicant's allocable share of the cost. Such
arrangements shall include one or more of the following: (1) creation
of integrated financing districts; (2) entry into a reimbursement
agreement with the applicant; (3) creation of appropriate community
facilities districts, assessment districts, and/or use of similar public
financing districts and/or mechanisms; and (4) creation of other such
mechanisms or districts as may be appropriate to provide for the
reimbursement of these costs. The determination of the allocable
share of improvement costs attributable to the applicant and other
property owners/developers, and reimbursement anaounts, shall be
based on an apportionanent of the costs of such improvements among
property owners/developers, including the applicant, in the Specific
Plan area, the Commercial Recreation Area, or otherwise defined
service area, as applicable, depending on the area served.
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The applicant shall submit an engineering report and phasing plan demonstrating the
incorporation of the above-referenced water system improvements into The Disneyland Resort.
Mitigation Measure 3.10.6-7: The applicant shall submit for review
and approval an Engineering Report and Phasing Plan demonstrating
the incorporation of a new water supply well at Clementinc Street and
Freedman Way.
Mitigation Measure 3.10.6-8: The applicant shall complete the
drilling of the new water supply well at Clementine Street and
Freedman Way.
Mitigation Measure 3.10.6-9: The applicant shall construct or cause
to be constructed the site improvements for the well at Clementine
Street and Freedman Way.
The City recognizes that these improvements will serve not only the
applicant but also other property owners/developers in the Specific
Plan area, the Conunemial Recreation Area, and the service area, each
of which should contribute its allotable share of the cost of these
improvements. To implement this requirement as it applies to other
property owners/developers in the Specific Plan area, the Commercial
Recreation Area, and the service area, the City shall, and shall make
appropriate arrangements with other public agencies, if any, to
reimburse the applicant to the extent that its contributions for these
improvements exceed the applicant's allocable share of the cost. Such
arrangements shall include one or more of the following: (1) creation
of integrated financing districts; (2) entry into a reimbursement
agreement with the applicant; (3) creation of appropriate community
facilities districts, assessment districts, and/or use of similar public
financing districts and/or mechanisms; and (4) creation of other such
mechanisms or districts as may be appropriate to provide for the
reimbursement of these costs. The determination of the allocable
share of improvement costs attributable to the applicant and other
property owners/developers, and reimbursement amounts, shall be
based on an apportionment of the costs of such improvements among
property owners/developers, including the applicant, in the Specific
Plan area, the Commercial Recreation Area, or otherwise defined
service area, as applicable, depending on the area served.
The mitigation measures identified in the EIR will substantially reduce the Project's
contribution to significant cumulative impacts. The related projects considered in the analysis of
cumulative impacts will be subject to substantially the same laws, regulations and policies which apply
to the proposed project. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the City of Anaheim and other
relevant jurisdictions will impose similar fair share mitigation requirements on the related projects,
thereby eliminating the combined impacts from those projects. Therefore, no significant cumulative
impacts will occur.
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4.10.7 Wastewater/Sewer Service
4.10.7.1 Potential Significant Impacts. The Project's potential impacts on wastewater/sewer
services that can be mitigated to a less than significant level or are otherwise not significant are
discussed in Section 3.10.7 of the EIR. Cumulative impacts are discussed in Section 4.10 of the EIR.
Some existing sewer lines are inadequate and are insufficient to serve the proposed Project.
4.10.7.2 Findings. All significant impacts associated with wastewater/sewer service have been
mitigated to a less than significant level unless explicitly identified above as significant. Changes or
alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which mitigate or avoid the
significant environmental effects thereof, as identified in the EIR.
4.10.7.3 Facts in Support of Findines. The project includes numerous Project Design
Features which will reduce or avoid impacts related to wastewater/sewer services. Project Design
Feature 3.10.7-1 states that with development of the Disneyland Resort, some street rights-of-way will
be realigned, therefore requiring concurrent relocation of the sewer line to the proposed rights-of-way
as follows: reconstruction of the existing pipeline in West Street/Disneyland Drive when the street
alignment is implemented; construction of a 15-inch to 21-inch pipeline in Cerritos Avenue between
West Street/Disneyland Drive and Walnut Street when the existing street is abandoned and relocated;
and construction of a 12-inch pipeline in West Street/Disneyland Drive from Winston Road to
Cerritos Avenue. The Construction Phasing Plan will provide for timing of project-specific
improvements, as described in Section 3.8, Construction, of the EIR. Additionally, water
conservation is an important part of The Disneyland Resort plans and will be achieved through
numerous measures intended to reduce water consumption, and will therefore reduce wastewater
flows. The water conservation measures to be implemented are outlined in Section 3.10.6.4 of the
EIR and have been previously described in these findings.
The Project, assuming implementation of the Project Design Features, will have
significant impacts, prior to mitigation. The EIR estimates the Project's wastewater generation and
peak sewer flows. Increased sewer flows from the Project will significantly affect the mains in
Katella Avenue, which are currently at capacity.
The analysis in the EIR demonstrates that the potential significant impacts of
wastewater/sewer services have been substantially lessened to a less than significant level by the
following mitigation measures recommended in the EIR and incorporated into the Project as
conditions of approval. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.10.7-1 will assure implementation of
the Project Design Features which were assumed in the environmental analysis:
Mitigation Measure 3.10.7-1: The applicant shall implement all
Project Design Features or their environmental equivalent. The City
of Anaheim Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process.
Implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.10.7-2 and 3.10.7-3 will provide an
adequate wastewater sewer system and reduce potential impacts to a less-than-significant level:
Miti~,ation Measure 3.10.7-2: The applicant shall submit a report
indicating that the Administration Building will not increase the
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sewage flows to Ball Road beyond historic levels. The applicant will
upgrade or parallel the existing 10-inch diameter pipe in Winston
Road from the Disneyland property line to West Street/Disneyland
Drive with an approximate 12-inch diameter pipe. Additionally, an
upgrade or parallel pipe to the existing 10-inch diameter pipe in West
Street between Winston Road and Cerritos Avenue will be provided.
Miti~,ation Measure 3.10.7-3: The applicant shall construct or cause
to be constructed the following improvements:
· A City sewer main upgrade line or parallel sewer line to the
existing 24-inch sewer main in Katella Avenue, from the
existing 27-inch District sewer line at Walnut Street or Ninth
Street to a point west of the 1-5.
· A sewer main replacement or parallel line in Harbor
Boulevard from Freedman Way to Katella Avenue.
The City recognizes that these improvements will serve not only the
applicant but also other property owners/developers in the Specific
Plan area, the Commercial Recreation Area, and the service area, each
of which should contribute its allocable share of the cost of these
improvements. To implement this requirement as it applies to other
property owners/developers in the Specific Plan area, the Commercial
Recreation Area, and the service area, the City shall, and shall make
appropriate arrangements with other public agencies, if any, to
reimburse the applicant to the extent that its contributions for these
improvements exceed the applicant's allocable share of the cost. Such
arrangements shall include one or more of the following: (1) creation
of integrated financing districts; (2) entry into a reimbursement
agreement with the applicant; (3) creation of appropriate community
facilities districts, assessment districts, and/or use of similar public
financing districts and/or mechanisms; and (4) creation of other such
mechanisms or districts as may be appropriate to provide for the
reimbursement of these costs. The determination of the allocable
share of improvement costs attributable to the applicant and other
property owners/developers, and reimbursement amounts, shall be
based on an apportionment of the costs of such improvements among
property owners/developers, including the applicant, in the Specific
Plan area, the Commercial Recreation Area, or otherwise defined
service area, as applicable, depending on the area served.
The mitigation measures identified in the EIR will substantially reduce the Project's
contribution to significant cumulative impacts. The related projects considered in the analysis of
cumulative impacts will be subject to substantially the same laws, regulations and policies which apply
to the proposed project. Therefore, it is masonable to assume that the City of Anaheim and other
relevant jurisdictions will impose similar fair share mitigation requirements on the related projects,
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thereby eliminating the combined impacts from those projects. Therefore, no significant cumulative
impacts will occur.
4.10.8 Storm Drains
4.10.8.1 Potential Si~,nificant Impacts. The Project's potential significant impacts on storm
drains that can be mitigated to a less than significant level or are otherwise not significant are
discussed in Section 3.10.8 of the EIR. Cumulative impacts are discussed in Section 4.10 of the EIR.
Insufficient capacity in the Walnut Street storm drain are significant impacts.
4.10.8.2 Findings. All significant impacts associated with storm drains have been mitigated to
a less than significant level unless explicitly identified above as significant. Changes or alterations
have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which mitigate or avoid the significant
environmental effects thereof, as identified in the EIR.
4.10.8.3 Facts in Support of Findings. Portions of the Project site will generate an increased
amount of stormwater runoff and portions of the site will generate a decreased amount of stormwater
runoff due to increased landscaped area. The aggregate of the development area north of the Cerritos
Avenue realignment (between West Street/Disneyland Drive and Walnut Street), a portion of the area
south of the Cerritos Avenue realignment, portions of West Street/Disneyland Drive, a portion of the
WESTCOT Center, and portions of the existing Disneyland theme park will result in an increase in
runoff. The existing 48-inch storm drain pipe in Cerritos Avenue that presently serves the area is
inadequate to handle any increase in runoff flows.
The Disneyland Resort includes a number of Project Design Features to avoid
minimize potential impacts on storm drainage facilities, as described below:
Proiect Design Feature 3.10.8-1: If the proposed runoff will be
discharging at or below area historic levels, and consistent with area
historic patterns, The Disneyland Resort tributary to the Katella
Avenue drainage basin will not be required to implement drainage
main line infrastructure improvements. Detention/retention facilities
of storm runoff may be considered in the final design phase of the
overall public system; however, such proposed detention/retention
facilities must have maintenance guarantees and would be required to
meet strict design criteria so that they may function properly in multi-
year storm design frequencies.
Project Design Feature 3.10.8-2: Due to the proposed relocation of
the portion of Cerritos Avenue between Walnut Street and West
Street/Disneyland Drive, the existing storm drain lines in this part of
Cerritos Avenue will be abandoned. As part of the reconstruction of
Cerritos Avenue, a new storm drain line will be installed from West
Street/Disneyland Drive within the new right-of-way to Walnut Street,
and then in existing right-of-way along Walnut Street and Cerritos
Avenue to the ABC Channel.
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Pro|ect Design Feature 3.10.8-3: Due to the lowering of a portion
of West Street/Disneyland Drive, a new storm drain line with a pump
system shall be constructed to pump water from the sump area to the
proposed Cerritos Avenue storm drain line.
Project Design Feature 3.10.8-4: Storm drain laterals are required
as part of normal street construction and are listed as follows: New
storm drain laterals will be constructed in West Street/Disneyland
Drive north of Katella Avenue to drain runoff to Katella Avenue; in
West Street/Disneyland Drive north of Cerritos Avenue to drain
runoff to Cerritos Avenue; and in Walnut Street south of Cerritos
Avenue to drain runoff to Katella Avenue. All will be designed so
that no additional runoff is directed to Katella Avenue or Ball Road.
The remainder of the site will have no increase in storm water runoff; however, the
existing storm drain pipes in Katella Avenue are inadequate for current runoff flows. The existing
storm drains serving the Future Expansion District are also inadequate for current drainage flows.
The EIR analysis supports the conclusion that the potential significant impacts
associated with storm drains have been substantially lessened to a less than significant level by the
mitigation measures recommended in the EIR and incorporated into the Project as conditions of
approval. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.10.8-2 will assure implementation of the Project
Design Features which were assumed in the environmental analysis:
Miti~,ation Measure 3.10.8-1: The applicant shall implement all
Project Design Features or their environmental equivalent. The City
of Anaheim Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.10.8-2 will assure that the City's standards
for stormwater runoff are satisfied by putting a detailed drainage plan into effect, subject to the
approval of the City, which will thereby reduce potential impacts to below a level of significance:
Mitieation Measure 3.10.8-2: Excluding the relocation of the SCE
transmission lines, the construction of the Disneyland Administration
Building or demolition, a detailed drainage study and plan that
identifies either no increase in historic drainage flows and no changes
in area historic drainage patterns, except as already addressed through
Project Design Features; or that identifies additional drainage
improvements to meet multi-year storm design frequency discharges
for Phase I and Phase II improvements and to protect property in the
event of a 100~year storm design frequency shall be submitted for
review and approval.
The mitigation measures identified in the EIR will substantially reduce the Project's
contribution to significant cumulative impacts. The related projects considered in the analysis of
cumulative impacts will be subject to substantially the same laws, regulations and policies which apply
to the proposed project. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the City of Anaheim and other
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relevant jurisdictions will impose similar fair share mitigation requirements on the related projects,
thereby eliminating the combined impacts from those projects. Therefore, no significant cumulative
impacts will occur.
4.10.9 Electricity
4.10.9.1 Potential Significant Iml~acts. The Project's potential impacts on electricity that can
be mitigated to a less than significant level or are otherwise not significant are discussed in Section
3.10.9 of the EIR. Cumulative impacts are discussed in Section 4.10 of the EIR. The existing
electrical system is deficient to serve the projected electrical demand of the Disneyland Resort.
4.10,9.2 Findings. All significant impacts associated with electricity have been mitigated to a
less than significant level unless explicitly identified above as significant. Changes or alterations have
been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which mitigate or avoid the significant
environmental effects thereof, as identified in the EIR.
4.10.9.3 Facts in Suooort of Findin~,s. The Project Design Features will reduce and avoid
impacts associated with electrical demand. Project Design Features 3.10.9-1 and 3.10.9-1a state that
the Southern California Edison transmission lines that cross the existing Disneyland South Parking Lot
will be relocated underground and/or enclosed, and coordination with the Southern California Edison
Company for the relocation or undergrounding of transmission lines presently crossing the existing
Disneyland theme park parking lot. The EIR identifies the potential route for the relocated
trausmission lines and analyzes the potential environmental impacts that can occur; no significant
impacts are identified. Undergrounding or enclosing the lines is considered the most feasible action
to reduce possible electro-magnetic fields from the lines. Additionally, although the cables will
contain flammable fluids, there is only a very remote chance of fires; the cable will produce a
modest amount of heat but no impacts are identified.
Project Design Features 3.10.9-2 states that in order to conserve energy, The
Disneyland Resort shall implement numerous energy saving practices in compliance with Title 10,
which may include the following:
~ · Consultation with the city energy-conservation experts for
assistance with energy-conservation design features.
· Use of high-efficiency air conditioning systems controlled by a
computerized management system including features such as a
variable air volume system, a 100-percent outdoor air
economizer cycle, sequential operation of air conditioning
equipment in accordance with building demands, isolation of
air conditioning to any selected floor or floors.
· Use of electric motors designed to conserve energy.
· Use of special lighting fixtures such as motion sensing
lightswitch devices and compact fluorescent fixtures in place
of incandescent lights.
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· Use of T8 lamps and electronic ballasts. Metal hallide or
high-pressure sodium for outdoor lighting and parking lots.
Assuming development of the Project, including the Project Design Features, the
Project will have significant impacts related to electrical facilities. Development of the WESTCOT
Center will increase the demand for electricity. The existing electrical facilities (substations) are not
capable of meeting The Disneyland Resort electrical demand.
The potential significant impacts on electrical services have been substantially lessened
to a less than significant level by the mitigation measures recommended in the EIR and incorporated
into the Project as conditions of approval. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.10.9-1 will assure
implementation of the Project Design Features which were assumed in the environmental analysis:
Mitigation Measure 3.10.9-1: The applicant shall implement all
Project Design Features or their environmental equivalent. The City
of Anaheim Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.10.9-2 will substantially reduce potential
electricity consumption impacts to a less than significant level by reducing potential consumption
impacts through energy conservation.
Mitigation Measure 3.10.9-2: The property owner/developer shall
submit plans showing that each of the project's buildings will comply
with the State Energy Conservation Standards for New Residential and
Nonresidential Buildings (Title 24, Part 6, Article 2, California Code
of Regulations).
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.10.9-3 will substantially reduce potential
electricity service impacts to a less than significant level by providing a new substation to service the
Project without generating significant impacts.
Mitigation Measure 3.10.9-3: Excluding the Disneyland
Administration Building, the applicant shall enter into an agreement
with the City of Anaheim to determine if the power system for The
Disneyland Resort will be public or private. A maximum 100 MVA
substation will be constructed on The Disneyland Resort property
adjacent to the west side of Harbor Boulevard or in the back-of-house
area. This will be sufficient to accommodate the 21 MVA existing
demand plus a maximum 76 MVA Disneyland Resort demand load.
The substation site shall comply with all City requirements for the
necessary installation and maintenance within or crossing rights-of-
way.
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Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.10.9-4 will substantially reduce potential
electricity impacts to a less than significant level by assuring that adequate safety measures have been
incorporated into the plans for relocation of and maintenance of the transmission lines:
Mitigation Measure 3.10.9-4: A leak response/safety plan shall be
submitted for review and approval and will include at a minimum the
following information:
a. Leak and spill procedure
b. Location of absorbent materials and containers
c. Storage and handling procedures
d. First aid measures
The plan shall outline the procedures for responding to a leak or other
events identified by the Fire Department.
The mitigation measures identified in the EIR will substantially reduce the Project's
contribution to significant cumulative impacts. The related projects considered in the analysis of
cumulative impacts will be subject to substantially the same laws, regulations and policies which apply
to the proposed project. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the City of Anaheim and other
relevant jurisdictions will impose similar fair share mitigation requirements on the related projects,
thereby eliminating the combined impacts from those projects. Therefore, no significant cumulative
impacts will occur,
4.10,10 Natural Gas Service
4.10,10.1 Potential Significant Impacts. The Project's potential impacts on natural gas service
that can be mitigated to a less than significant level or are otherwise not significant are discussed in
Section 3.10.10 of the EIR. Cumulative impacts are discussed in Section 4.10 of the EIR. There are
no significant impacts to natural gas service.
4.10.10.2 Findings. All significant impacts associated with natural gas service have been
mitigated to a less than significant level unless explicitly identified above as significant. Changes or
alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which mitigate or avoid the
significant environmental effects thereof, as identified in the EIR.
4.10.10.3 Facts in Support of Findings. Although the Project will greatly increase demand for
natural gas over existing usage levels, no significant impacts will occur. Natural gas is in plentiful
supply, and natural gas usage does not generate significant environmental effects. Nevertheless, the
EIR identifies the following mitigation measures to reduce consumption and to enhance natural gas
service to a level of insignificance:
Mitigation Measure 3.10.10-1: The property owner/developer shall
submit plans which shall ensure that buildings are in conformance with
the State Energy Conservation Standards for nonresidential building
(Title 24, Part 6, Article 2, California Administrative Code).
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Miti~,ation Measure 3.10.10-2: The Southern California Gas
Company has developed several programs which are intended to assist
in the selection of most energy-efficient,water heaters and furnaces.
The property owner/developer shall implement a progran~, as
required, to reduce the demand on natural gas supplies.
4.10.11 Telephone Service.
4.10,11.1 Potential Significant Impacts. The Project's potential impacts on telephone service
that can be mitigated to a less than significant level or am otherwise not significant are discussed in
Section 3.10.11 of the EIR. Cumulative impacts are discussed in Section 4.10 of the EIR. There are
no significant impacts to telephone service.
4.10,11.2 Findings, ' The environmental effects associated with telephone service have been
determined to be less than significant. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the Project which mitigate or avoid the significant environmental effects thereof, as identified in
the EIR.
4.10.11,3 Facts in Support of Findings. The Project will increase demand on the telephone
service system and may generate demand for fiber optic service. Provision of adequate telephone
service will not generate significant environmental effects. The service supplier, Pacific Bell, has
indicated that it can adequately serve the Project.
4.10.12 Television Service/Reception
4.10.12.1 Potential Significant Impacts. The Project's potential impacts on television
service/reception that can be mitigated to a less than significant level or are otherwise not significant
are discussed in Section 3.10.12 of the EIR. It is possible that broadcast television reception of
residences and businesses may be interfered with by Project structures. Cumulative impacts are
discussed in Section 4,10 of the EIR. No significant cumulative impacts will occur.
4.10.12.2 Findings. All significant impacts associated with television service have been
mitigated to a less than significant level unless explicitly identified above as significant. Changes or
alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which mitigate or avoid the
significant environmental effects thereof, as identified in the EIR.
4.10.12.3 Facts in Support of Findings. The Project, assuming implementation of the Project
Design Features, will present the potential for significant disruption of television reception. It is
infeasible to determine the extent, if any, of the disruption that will occur until the Project structures
are constructed. Nevertheless, the EIR acknowledges that television reception of residents and
businesses currently without cable television service might be negatively impacted by multi-story
hotels or other tall structures within the Disneyland Resort's Specific Plan area if structures
significantly interfere with the reception. No other potentially significant impacts are identified.
The analysis in the EIR supports the conclusion that the potential significant impacts
on television services/reception have been substantially lessened to a less than significant level by the
following mitigation measures which are recommended in the EIR and incorporated into the Project,
as conditions of approval.
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Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.10.12-1 will assure that if the Project
significantly affects the television reception of viewers within the iInmediate vicinity of the Project,
specific measures will be implemented to restore the reception:
Mitigation Measure 3.10.12-1: Excluding the Disneyland
Administration Building, a pre-project study of area television
reception shall be undertaken by the applicant to determine baseline
conditions. After topping out for the WESTCOT Center, a second
study of area television reception shall be undertaken immediately by
the applicant. If the City of Anaheim determines that the proposed
project creates a significant impact on broadcast television reception at
local residences, a signal booster or relay system shall be installed on
the roof of the tallest project building to restore broadcast television
reception to its original condition as soon as practicable.
4.11 Hazardous Materials
4.11.1 Potential Sianificant Impacts. The Project's potential significant impacts from
hazardous materials that can be mitigated to a less than significant level or are otherwise not
significant are discussed in Section 3.11 of the EIR. Cumulative impacts are discussed in Section
4.11 of the EIR. Prior to mitigation, significant impacts include impacts caused by development of
sites containing existing soil contamination or affected by migration of contamination from offsite
locations.
4.11.2 Findings. All significant impacts associated with hazardous materials have been
mitigated to a less than significant level unless explicitly identified above as significant. Changes or
alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which mitigate or avoid the
significant environmental effects thereof, as identified in the EIR.
4.11.3 Facts in Support of Findinl!s. Project Design Feature 3.11-1 states the current
compliance efforts for hazardous materials utilized at the existing Disneyland theme park and
Disneyland Hotel described under Section 3.11.1.1 shall be expanded to encompass The Disneyland
Resort to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Assuming implementation of the project design feature, the EIR determines that,
absent mitigation, the Project would have significant impacts related to hazardous materials.
Potentially significant impacts may include impacts caused by the development of sites containing
existing soil contamination or affected by migration of contamination from offsite locations. The
potential for contamination exists in the following areas; although noue of these are expected to be
extensive or beyond the capabilities of typical remediation measures, they are identified as significant
prior to mitigation: existing and former underground storage tanks (USTs) and the Miller's
Tools/Mobile Brake site (it was infeasible to determine the extent of contamination, if any, at the
latter site without the cooperation of the property owner). Additionally, the EIR identifies less than
significant impacts related to the following: the potential to encounter residual pesticides or
herbicides in agricultural soils and previously identified contaminated soils near underground storage
tanks (USTs). No PCB transformers are expected to be affected.
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The analysis in the EIR supports the conclusion that the potential hazardous materials
impacts of significance have been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by the
following mitigation measures identified in the EIR and incorporated in the Project as conditions of
approval.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.11-1 will assure implementation of the
Project Design Features which were assumed in the environmental analysis:
Mitigation Measure 3o11-1: The applicant shall implement the
Project Design Features or their environmental equivalent. The City
of Anaheim Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process.
Implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.11-2, 3.11-3, 3.11-4, and 3.11-5 will ensure
that proper precautions will be taken to identify USTs and soil contamination from USTs and that all
contmnination will be adequately remediated, as required:
Mitigation Measure 3.11-2: Investigation for the presence of cryptic tanks
using geophysical methods shall be conducted in the subject area for the
property owner/developer by a qualified environmental professional in the
areas of former service stations and those areas known or thought to have
been formerly occupied by USTs and where tank removal has not been
verified prior to excavation or grading in these areas.
Soil sampling or a soil organic vapor survey may be required if soil sampling
results are not available or indicate contamination is present above regulatory
guidelines. If warranted, subsurface investigation and sampling shall be
undertaken in these areas, and appropriate remediation measures developed, if
necessary, before demolition, excavation, or grading takes place in these
areas.
Mitieation Measure 3.11-3: A permit shall be obtained for removal
of underground tanks by the property owner/developer. During
removal of the underground storage tank, a representative from the
Environmental Protection Section shall be onsite to direct soil
sampling.
Mitigation Measure 3.11-4: Remediation activities conducted on
behalf of the property owner/developer of surface or subsurface
contamination not related to USTs shall be overseen by the Orange
County Health Department. Information on subsurface contamination
from an underground storage tank shall be provided to the Fire
Department.
Mitigation Measure 3.11-5: The property owner/developer will
submit a plan which details procedures that will be taken if a
previously unknown UST or other mxlmown hazardous materials or
waste is discovered onsite.
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Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.11-6 provides specific measures and
performance criteria for adequate analysis of potential contamination at the Miller Tools/Mobile Brake
site:
Mitigation Measure 3.11-6: A site reconnaissance survey of the
Miller Tools/Mobile Brake building shall be conducted by a qualified
environmental professional for the property owner/developer to assess
any potential presence of hazardous materials at this facility. Where
possible, interviews with property owners and/or company
representatives shall be conducted to obtain information on the
hazardous material usage histories and handling practices of the sites
and, if available, copies of contaminant investigation reports shall be
reviewed to evaluate the presence and level of hazardous substances in
the soil at each property. The results of this investigation shall be
submitted to the Orange County Health Department for review and
approval. If warranted, subsurface investigation and sampling shall be
undertaken by a qualified environmental professional in coordination
with the Orange County Health Department. Appropriate remediation
measures will be developed, if necessary, before demolition,
excavation, or grading take place in these areas.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.11-7 will assure compliance with specific
requirements for investigation of potential contamination at other potential sites:
Miti~,ation Measure 3.11-?: ^ qualified environmental consultant
shall attempt to contact the current and/or known former owners of
the following on behalf of a property owner/developer within the C-R
Overlay Area: Katella Car Wash, 350 W. Katella Avenue; the Shell
Service Station, 2100 S. Harbor Boulevard; National Car Rental; the
7-11 convenience store; and the vacant parcels at 1340 S. West
Street/Disneyland Drive and 321 West Katella Avenue to obtain
information regarding the status of underground tanks and/or tank
closures at these sites. If necessary, subsurface investigation and
sampling shall be undertaken by a qualified environmental
professional. Results of the analyses shall be submitted to the Fire
Department for review and approval.
All of the transformers owned by the City and the applicant have been tested for
PCBs. Mitigation Measure 3.11-8 imposes a requirement that all other transformers be tested for
PCBs prior to relocation:
Mitieation Measure 3.11-8: The transformers shall be tested by the
property owner/developer for PCBs.
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Mitigation Measures 3.11-9 and 3.11-10 impose requirements for analysis and
adequate remediation of contaminated soils in the agricnltuml areas:
Mitigation Measure 3.11-9: For the northern portion of the West
Street/Disneyland Drive strawberry farm (pumphouse area), the small
remaining amount of shallow soil affected by lubricating oil shall be
handled and disposed of according to all applicable local, state, and
federal laws and regulations.
Mitigation Measure 3.11-10: Several representative samples of
shallow soils shall be collected and analyzed by the property
owner/developer for pesticide and herbicide residue in the West
Street/Disneyland Drive agricnltuml area and the S&S Nurseries area.
If soils containing pesticides or herbicides above regulated limits are
found, remedial actions shall be carried out before disturbance of the
soils. Remedial actions should consist of removal and disposal or
treatment of affected soils according to all applicable local, state, and
federal regulations.
The mitigation measures identified in the EIR will substantially reduce the Project's
contribution to significant cumulative impacts. The related projects considered in the analysis of
cumulative impacts will be subject to substantially the san~e laws, regulations and policies which apply
to the proposed project. Therefore, it is reasonable to assme that the City of Anaheim and other
relevant jurisdictions will, to the extent necessary, impose similar mitigation requirements on the
related projects, thereby eliminating the combined impacts from those projects. Therefore, no
significant cumulative impacts will occur.
4.12 Visual Resources and Aesthetics (Partiallv~
4.12.1 Potential SiRnificant Impacts. The Project's potential impacts on visual resources
and aesthetics that can be mitigated to a less than significant level or are otherwise not significant are
discussed in Section 3.12 of the EIR; significant cumulative effects related to the juxtaposition of
commercial and residential uses are identified. Cumulative impacts are discussed in Section 4.12 of
the EIR.
The proximity and size of buildings in the Hotel District, the West Parking Area and
the Future Expansion District will result in significant visual impact to residences adjacent to these
uses due to the proximity of buildings. Aesthetically beneficial impacts, however, will be associated
with the implementation of the design plan contained in The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan.
4.12.2 Findings. All significant impacts associated with visual resources and aesthetics have
been mitigated to a less than significant level unless explicitly identified above as significant.
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which mitigate or
avoid the significant environmental effects thereof, as identified in the EIR, except as identified in
Section 6.0 of these Findings.
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4.12.3 Facts in Support of Findines. The Disneyland Resort's Specific Plan contains an
Urban Design Plan and it is intended to visually unify The Disneyland Resort's identity throughout
the Project area. There are three components to the design plan: the Public Realm, which describes
landscaping and other aspects of streetscapes including provisions for landscape mediums and
parkways; the Setback Realm, which includes the area containing the setbacks between the public
right of way and the buildings; and the Private Realm, which includes all privately owned property
not included in the Setback realm. The Specific Plan also contains a detailed Landscape Concept Plan
and a Street Feature Master Plan.
The Design Plan will have many beneficial effects in terms of unifying and enhancing
the aesthetics of the Project site. Views along Harbor Boulevard, Katella Avenue, West
Street/Disneyland Drive and Walnut Street will improve dramatically upon implementation of the
setback, signage and landscaping requirements.
The Specific Plan incorporates design guidelines as well as zoning and development
standards, many of which have been designed to reduce the potential visual impacts of the Project and
to present a visually integrated resort area. Project Design Feature 3.12-1 states that the proposed
Specific Plan incorporates design guidelines as well as zoning and development standards, many of
which have been designed to reduce the potential visual impacts of the project and to present a
visually integrated Resort area, including:
· The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan provides for heavily landscaped
streetscapes and gives the guidelines for trees and shrubs, light fixtures,
benches, monuments, and signs located within the landscaped area.
· The East and West Parking Areas and the hotel parking facilities will have
landscaped setbacks from the public right-of-way and are restricted in height.
· Rights-of-way will be landscaped to add to the aesthetics of the area.
· The landscape treatments will vary to create distinct places visually.
· The West Parking Area and hotel parking facilities will be terraced back from
Walnut Street with landscaping treatments above 40 feet. In addition, canopy
trees will be planted in a center median on Walnut Street, and the parkway
along the street will be landscaped.
· A coordinated color theme for major street features will be incorporated into
the design.
· The service areas and back-of-house areas will be screened from public view.
· All rooftop equipment on buildings will be screened as per the Specific Plan.
Assuming development of the Project, including the Project Design Features, the EIR
concludes that the Project will have significant impacts, prior to mitigation. Development of the
Project will result in the intensification of the urban and conm~ercial recreation character of the
Project site adjacent to surrounding uses, including residential uses. This intensification is consistent
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with the General Plans. However, the juxtaposition of the different land uses, although contemplated
by the City of Anaheim's General Plan, creates significant visual impacts to residential areas adjacent
to and directly across the street from the West Parking Area and South Parking Area.
The Ball Road overcrossing will be visible from some of the residences north of Ball
Road and from the hotels, motels and other commercial uses located on West Street/Disneyland Drive
and Ball Road. However, it will not be an intrusive visual element due to the scale and the
commercial character of its location and therefore will not create a significant impact.
The proximity and size of buildings in the Hotel District and the West Parking Area
will result in significant adverse visual effects to the residences along Walnut Street, regardless of the
setbacks, landscaping and other improvements required by the Specific Plan.
The structures within the Project site will create shade and shadows on adjoining land
uses. The EIR provides detailed analysis of the potential impacts; no significant impacts will occur.
Potential impacts related to shade and shadows have been minimized by Project Design Features, such
as setbacks. Residential areas west of Walnut Street would receive additional shade, but only in early
morning hours for brief periods. Commercial uses may also receive additional shade but only for
limited time periods. The increased shade would not limit or degrade the use of any properties.
The analysis in the EIR demonstrates that the potential visual resource and aesthetics
impacts of significance have been substantially lessened to a level less than significance by the
following mitigation measures which are recommended in the EIR and incorporated in the Project as
conditions of approval, except to the extent noted in the EIR and in Section 6.0 of these Findings.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.12-1 will assure implementation of the Project Design
Features which were assumed in the environmental analysis:
Mifi~,ation Measure 3.12-1: The applicant shall implement all
Project Design Features or their environmental equivalent. The City
of Anaheim Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process.
Implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.12-2, 3.12-3, 3.12-4 and 3.12-5 will reduce
potential impacts related to screening of undesirable equipment, landscape maintenance, and lighting
sources to a less than significant level:
Mitigation Measure 3.12-2: The property owner/developer shall
submit plans which illustrate that all mechanical equipment and trash
areas for the subject buildings will be screened from adjacent public
streets and adjacent residential areas.
Mitigation Measure 3.12-3: The property owner/developer shall
submit a landscape and irrigation plan. This plan shall be prepared by
a licensed landscape architect. The landscape plan shall include a
phasing plan for the installation and maintenance of landscaping
associated with that building pem~it.
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Mitigation Measure 3.12-4: The property owner/developer shall
submit plans which detail the lighting system for the parking facilities
along Walnut Street. The systems shall be designed and maintained in
such a manner as to conceal light sources to the extent feasible to
minimize light spillage and glare to the adjacent uses. The plans shall
be prepared and signed by a licensed electrical engineer, with a letter
from the engineer stating that, in the opinion of the engineer, this
requirement has been met.
Miti~,ation Measure 3.12-5: The applicant shall participate in a
landscape assessment and maintenance district, if one is established for
the City of Anaheim's Commercial Recreation Area.
As described in Section !.0 of the EIR, the City of Anaheim has undertaken
comprehensive planning efforts for the Commercial Recreation Area. The City has adopted a Zoning
Ordinance for the C-R Zone and has established Design Guidelines for the Commercial Recreation
Area. These zoning regulations and design guidelines will continue to govern the Commercial
Recreation Area surrounding The Disneyland Resort. Additionally, one of the related projects
considered in the cumulative impact analysis in the EIR is the C-R Area Specific Plan, currently
under preparation by the City of Anaheim. This plan, if adopted, will provide extensive design
guidelines and landscaping requirements which will enhance the area. Other related plans and policies
can reasonably be expected to visually enhance the area. Therefore, the EIR substantiates the
conclusion that visual enhancement of the area is anticipated. Notwithstanding that evidence, the City
concludes that the effects related to new parking structures will be significant.
4.13 Cultural Resources
4.13.1 Potential Significant Imoacts. The Project's potential impacts on cultural resources
that can be mitigated to a less than significant level or are otherwise not significant are discussed in
Section 3.13 of the EIR. Cumulative impacts are discussed in Section 4.13 of the EIR. There are no
significant Project specific or cumulative impacts on cultural resources.
4.13.2 Findings. The environmental effects related to cultural resources have been
determined to be less than significant. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the Project which mitigate or avoid any potential significant environmental effects thereof.
4.13.3 Facts in Support of Findin*,s. Past surveys have uncovered no evidence of cultural
or prehistoric resources and no significant impacts are anticipated. The EIR erroneously stated that
the existing Disneyland theme park was a designated historical landmark; this error was corrected in
the Final EIR.
Based upon the research and analysis undertaken during preparation of the EIR, no
impacts to cultural, historic, or prehistoric resources are anticipated. However, the following
mitigation measures have nonetheless been incorporated into The Disneyland Resort Project to
minimize potential disturbance to as yet undiscovered resources that may be encountered during
development activity. The EIR analysis demonstrates that these mitigation measures will eliminate the
potential for any significant impacts to occur; these will be incorporated as conditions of approval for
the Project.
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Mitigation Measure 3.13-1: The property owner/developer shall
submit a letter identifying the certified archaeologist that has been
hired to ensure that the following actions are implemented:
a. The archaeologist must be present at the pregrading
conference in order to establish procedures for temporarily
halting or redirecting work to permit the sampling,
identification, and evaluation of artifacts if potentially
significant artifacts are uncovered. If artifacts are uncovered
and determined to be significant, the archaeological observer
shall determine appropriate actions in cooperation with the
property owner/developer for exploration and/or salvage.
b. Specimens that are collected prior to or during the grading
process will be donated to an appropriate educational or
research institution.
~' c. Any archaeological work at the site shall be conducted under
the direction of the certified archaeologist. If any artifacts are
discovered during grading operations when the archaeological
monitor is not present, grading shall be diverted around the
area until the monitor can survey the area.
d. A final report detailing the findings and disposition of the
specimens shall be submitted to the City Engineer. Upon
completion of the grading, the archaeologist shall notify the
City as to when the final report will be submitted.
Mitigation Measure 3.13-2: The property owner/developer shall
submit a letter identifying the certified paleontologist that has been
hired to ensure that the following actions are implemented:
~ a. The paleontologist must be present at the pregrading
conference in order to establish procedures to temporarily halt
or redirect work to permit the sampling, identification, and
evaluation of fossils if potentially significant paleontological
resources are uncovered. If artifacts are uncovered and found
to be significant, the paleontological observer shall determine
appropriate actions in cooperation with the property
owner/developer for exploration and/or salvage.
b. Specimens that are collected prior to or during the grading
process will be donated to an appropriate educational research
institution.
c. Any paleontological work at the site shall be conducted under
the direction of the certified paleontologist. If any fossils are
discovered during grading operations when the paleontological
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monitor is not present, grading shall be diverted around the
area until the monitor can survey the area.
d. A final report detailing the findings and disposition of the
specimens shall be submitted. Upon completion of the
grading, the paleontologist shall notify the City as to when the
final report will be submitted.
4.14 Energy
4.14.1 Potential Significant Impacts. The Project's potential impacts related to vehicular
fuel usage energy that can be mitigated to a less than significant level or are otherwise not significant
are discussed in section 3.14 of the EIR. Other energy issues are discussed in Sections 3.10.9
(Electricity) and 3.10.10 (Natural Gas). Cumulative impacts are discussed in Section 4.14 of the
EIR. The EIR identifies significant cumulative impacts related to energy consumption. Cumulative
impacts related to cumulative consumption of electricity, natural gas and vehicular fuel are significant.
The proposed Project would result in an increase over existing Disneyland theme park vehicular fuel
consumption of approximately 2.2 million gallons per year.
4.14.2 Findings. The environmental effects associated with vehicular fuel usage have been
determined to be less than significant, unless specifically identified above as significant impacts.
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which mitigate or
avoid the significant environmental effects thereof, as identified in the EIR.
4.14.3 Facts in Support of Findings. The Project would result in a substantial increase in
vehicular fuel consumption (approximately 3 million gallons per year). Relevant Project Design
Features are discussed in Section 2.0 (Project Description), Section 3.3 (Transportation and
Circulation), and Section 3.4 (Air Quality of the EIR). As stated in Project Design Feature 3.14-1,
the Project shall be developed in conformance with The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan and shall
offer a broad diversity of theme park, retail, dining and entertainment experiences which will enhance
the destination resort character of The Disneyland Resort. As a result, many visitors will extend their
length of stay; thus, incremental vehicular trips to and from the site are expected to be reduced.
Additionally, as stated in Project Design Feature 3.14-2, the East and West Public Parking Facilities
shall be designed in accordance with the speed parking procedures set forth in Section 7.0, Zoning
and Development Standards, of the Specific Plan which will assist in reducing vehicular fuel from
idling engines.
The potential significant impacts on energy have been substantially lessened to a less
than significant level by the mitigation measures recommended in the EIR and incorporated into the
Project as conditions of approval. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.14-1 will assure
implementation of the Project Design Features which were assumed in the environmental analysis:
Mitigation Measure 3.14-1: The applicant shall implement all
Project Design Features or their environmental equivalent. The City
of Anaheim Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process.
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In addition, Mitigation Measure 3.14-2 will serve to further reduce usage of vehicular
fuel at The Disneyland Resort to a level detem~ined to be less than significant:
Mitigation Measure 3.14-2: The property owner/developer shall
demonstrate on plans that fuel-efficient models of gas-powered
building equipment have been incorporated into the proposed project
to the extent feasible.
The Project will contribute to significant cumulative impacts related to the
consumption of vehicular fuel. The Project's impacts have been reduced to a less than significant
level by Project Design Features and mitigation measures; it is reasonably anticipated that impacts
from related projects will also be reduced by similar or equivalent measures.
5.0 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS FOR WHICH MITIGATION IS
WITHIN THE RESPONSIBILITY AND JURISDICTION OF ANOTHER
PUBLIC AGENCY
5.1 Transportation and Circulation IPartiallv}
5.1.1 Potential Significant Impacts
Section 3.3 of the EIR identifies significant Project and cumulative impacts on Katella
Avenue. Specifically, improvements are identified as being required to service baseline traffic at the
following intersections by the year 2000: Harbor Boulevard and Katella Avenue; Haster Street and
Katella Avenue; and West Street/Disneyland Drive and Katella Avenue (see Table 3.3-3 of the EIR).
The addition of Project traffic to these future conditions, in the absence of project mitigation
measures, would result in significant cumulative impacts and would require additional improvements
at the intersection of Euclid Street and Katella Avenue.
Katella Avenue has been designated by the Orange County Transportation Authority
COCTA") as one of the County's Smart Streets (formerly referred to as "Superstreets"), and is one of
the Smart Streets scheduled to be funded from available Measure M funds by the Orange County
Transportation Authority. Smart Streets are those streets which carry a substantial portion of the
County's regional traffic and are included in the 220-mile Smart Street Network, as described in the
Growth Management Plan. The Katella Smart Street project would provide sufficient capacity to
accommodate baseline traffic and traffic generated by the Project. Orange County has prepared,
circulated and certified an EIR for the Katella Avenue Smart Street project. (Orange County EIR No.
538.) Mitigation Measure 3.3-5, which provides the WESTCOT mitigation plan, provides that
eligible Katella Avenue Smart Street improvements are scheduled to be funded through Measure M
funds. The EIR states that to the extent the Katella Avenue Smart Street improvements are not
implemented, sufficient capacity would not be available on Katella Avenue to accommodate project
traffic resulting in a significant impact.
5.1.2 Findines. Measure M Funding for the Katella Smart Street improvements are within
the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and such changes have been adopted by
such other agency, or can and should be adopted by such other agency.
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5.1.3 Facts in Supoort of Findines. Katella Avenue is an element of the Orange County
Congestion Management Program (CMP) Highway System. Funding for Smart Street improvements
will include, but are not limited to, State gas tax and Measure M (transportation sales tax) Funds. As
stated in the EIR for the Katella Avenue Smart Street project (EIR No. 538), the Katella Avenue
Smart Street improvements will assist in meeting the CMP traffic level of service standard, thus
enhancing the ability of Orange County to collect gas tax subventions under the CMP legislation
(AB 471 as amended by AB 1791).
The visitor-serving uses which comprise the proposed Project will indirectly generate
an incremental share of these funds. The Orange County Measure M program allocates $120 million,
for a 20-year period, for Smart Street projects. Smart Street improvements consist of traffic signal
synchronization, restriping/widening roadways to increase the number of travel lanes, intersection
grade separations, bus turnouts, removal of on-street parking and intersection improvements. Section
7 of the Orange County Local Transportation Authority Ordinance No. I addresses allocation of retail
tax revenues collected pursuant to Measure M. This section specifies that the OCTA shall allocate
11% of the annual retail tax revenues to Regional Street and Road Projects. Such projects include
Smart Streets. Allocation of Measure M funds to the various Smart Street projects is to be made on a
competitive basis and to be determined by criteria established within Measure M. Once the OCTA
has approved and funded the Smart Street project, the local jurisdiction(s) shall implement it.
5.2 Transportation and Circulation (Partially)
5.2.1 Potential Sianificant Impacts
The Draft EIR identified significant impacts related to transportation and circulation due to
baseline growth and the development of a third theme park on an 81-acre Future Expansion District in
the year 2010. The City Council deleted 56 acres from the Future Expansion District; the 25-acre
Future Expansion District is proposed for development primarily as the South Parking Area in
conjunction with the WESTCOT Center (a parcel of approximately one acre may be developed under
the C-R Overlay provisions of the Specific Plan). Therefore, no significant Project impacts will occur
which would necessitate the improvements related to the third theme park in the year 2010.
5.2.2 Findings. The improvements to I-5 which are identified in Project Design Features
3.3-12 and 3.3-13 are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and such
changes have been adopted by such other agency, or can and should be adopted by such other agency.
5.2.3 Facts in Support of Findines.
The EIR and Mitigation Monitoring Program identify I-5/HOV Offramp improvements in
Project Design Features 3.3-12 and 3.3-13. These improvements are part of Caltrans' I-5 widening
project and will be completed independent of The Disneyland Resort Project. The HOV ramps were
not assumed in the analysis of traffic impacts of the WESTCOT Center and are not required as a
condition of the opening or operation of the WESTCOT Center.
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6.0 SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS WHICH CANNOT BE FULLY
AVOIDED IF THE PROJECT IS IMPLEMENTED
6.1 Land Use - Related Plans and Policies (Partially)
6.1.1 Siglfificant Iraoacts
The agricultural fields located in the Specific Plan area, which constitute 25 acres, are
categorized as prime agricultural land by the California Department of Conservation on the important
farm land series maps. The loss of agricultural fields will reduce the land available for field
production, based on the most recent crop production of strawberries. The property owner has filed a
notice of non-renewal of the agricultural preserve status of the property with the State. The EIR
demonstrates that the loss of the field within the Project site will result in less than a 0.11% reduction
of the land currently cultivated for strawberry production in the state, and a loss of less than 0.0008
percent of the prime agricultural land in the state, nevertheless loss of any prime agricultural land is
considered a significant Project impact by the California Department of Conservation. Additionally,
because of the loss of agricnltural land throughout Orange County and the State of California due to
other development projects, the loss of the prime agricultural land is considered a significant
cumulative impact. No other significant, unavoidable impacts are identified.
6.1.2 Findings. Mitigation of the loss of prime agricultural land due to the Project could
only occur through adoption of an alternative. Specific economic, social or other considerations make
infeasible the relevant project alternatives identified in the EIR.
6.1.3 Facts in Support of Findines. The prime farmland in the Hotel District and West
Parking Area are essential to the design of the Project; preservation as agricultural land would prevent
the development of hotel and public parking uses in this area. The loss of the prime farmland can
only be avoided by adoption of the No Project/No Development Alternative. No other alternative
would preserve the farmland areas in their present condition. Implementation of the No Project/No
Development Alternative would not be feasible, for the reasons stated in Section 7.0 of these
Findings.
6.2 Land Use Comoatibilitv (Partially)
6.2.1 Significant Impacts. The Project's significant impacts on land use compatibility are
discussed in Section 3.2 of the EIR. Cumulative impacts are discussed in Section 4.10 of the EIR.
Approximately 25 acres of prime farmland will be developed, which is identified as a significant
impact of the Project.
Land use compatibility impacts to residences located across Walnut Street from
structures in the Hotel District and the West Parking Area will be significant due to the sensitivity of
residential areas and views of The Disneyland Resort structures, although the Project Design Features
will buffer and reduce the land use incompatibilities associated with the public parking facility.
Additionally, it is anticipated that residences immediately adjacent to the Future Expansion District
will have their views changed from agricultural field and low-use structures to parking facilities;
potential impacts to adjacent residences are considered significant. No other significant, unavoidable
Project impacts are identified.
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The EIR identified a study area for the analysis of cumulative land use compatibility
impacts which encompassed the neighboring land uses within a quarter-mile of the Project site. This
determination was reasonable because the issue of land use compatibility is limited in geographical
scope to the adjoining land uses. However, even if a larger study area were to be considered, no
additional significant impacts would be identified, as discussed in the EIR. The Project will
contribute to significant cumulative land use incompatibility effects related to the juxtaposition of
commercial recreation and residential land uses, even though the Project's impacts have been
mitigated to the extent feasible, as noted in Section 6.0 of these Findings.
The other potential impacts of the proposed Project on land use compatibility have
been substantially lessened to a less than significant level by the Project Design Features incorporated
into the Project and the mitigation measures recommended in the EIR and incorporated into the
Project as conditions of approval. Therefore, the Project will not contribute to other significant
cumulative land use incompatibility effects.
6.2.2 Findings. The Project-specific and cumulative significant environmental impacts
related to land use incompatibilities have been mitigated to the extent feasible by incorporation of the
Project Design Features and mitigation measures identified in the EIR. Mitigation of the remaining
significant impacts could be accomplished only by adoption of an alternative. Specific economic,
social or other considerations make infeasible the Project alternatives identified in the EIR.
6.2.3 Facts in Suoport of Findings. As demonstrated in Section 6.1 of these Findings,
there are no mitigation measures or alternatives which would avoid the loss of the agricultural lands,
other than the No Project/No Development Alternative. Implementation of the No Project Alternative
is infeasible for the reasons stated in Section 7.0 of these Findings.
The EIR has identified a number of Project Design Features and mitigation measures
designed to reduce and avoid visual and land use incompatibility impacts on adjacent residential areas.
Additionally, land use compatibility impacts were greatly reduced by the design modifications
incorporated into the Project prior to consideration by the Planning Commission (relocation of the
West Parking Area) and the decision of the City Council to delete 56 acres from the Future
Expansion District. However, visual and land use incompatibility impacts remain significant. These
impacts could be completely avoided to less than significant levels only by avoiding construction of
conmaercial recreation uses on the subject parcels, as under the No Project/No Development
Alternative. Development of commercial recreation uses on the parcels nearest the Walnut Street
residences and the Future Expansion District is essential to the development of The Disneyland Resort
in order to integrate hotel, public parking and theme park uses within the limited space available and
within proximity to the existing Disneyland theme park in order to achieve the objectives of the
Project, particularly the creation of a destination resort of world-wide importance. Implementation of
the No Project/No Development Alternative is infeasible for the reasons discussed in Section 7.0 of
these Findings.
6.3 Transoortation mad Circulation (Partiallv}
6.3.1 Significant Impacts. The Project's significant impacts on transportation and
circulation, based on current conditions and future (cumulative) conditions, are discussed in Section
3.3 of the EIR. Cumulative impacts are also analyzed in Section 4.3. Significant deficiencies in
levels of service may occur if future background traffic growth is not accommodated by Project-
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specific improvements or other improvements or if the Katella Smart Street project improvements are
not implemented, as noted in Section 5.0 of these Findings. No other significant unavoidable impacts
are identified.
Implementation of improvements to roadways which are identified in the EIR and
Mitigation Monitoring Program will be necessary to accommodate project and baseline traffic; to the
extent that these improvements cannot be implemented due to an inability to acquire the necessary
right-of-way, significant impacts may occur.
6.3.2 Findings. The Project-specific and cumulative significant environmental impacts
related to transportation and circulation have been mitigated to the extent feasible by incorporation of
the Project Design Features and mitigation measures identified in the EIR. Mitigation of the
remaining significant impacts could be accomplished only by adoption of an alternative. Specific
economic, social or other considerations make infeasible the Project alternatives identified in the EIR.
6.3.3 Facts in Suoport of Findings. The transportation and circulation analysis assumed
growth projections based on growth and traffic projections prepared by SCAG, the Orange County
Enviromnental Management Agency COCEMA") and the City of Anaheim. The analysis in
Appendix to the EIR and Sections 3.3 and 4.3 of the EIR identify the impacts of the baseline growth
plus the Project on streets, intersections, freeways, transit systems and pedestrian systems. The EIR
identifies the improvements needed to accommodate traffic from both the baseline growth and the
Project at adequate levels of service ("LOS"). Continued growth in the area will continue to increase
traffic levels on surface streets and freeways, as described in Sections 3.0 and 4.0 of the EIR. The
EIR identifies the baseline improvements necessary to implement these mitigation measures, describes
the City's approach to comprehensive traffic mitigation, and identifies possible funding mechanisms to
implement these improvements (Section 3.3.1.3). The City of Anaheim finds that implementation of
the baseline improvements in conjunction with baseline growth will provide adequate levels of service
and connuits to implement a comprehensive traffic mitigation program for baseline growth equivalent
to that discussed in the EIR.
The calculations of LOS and identification of necessary improvements do not assume
the improvements that are identified in Section 3.3.2.5 in the EIR and Mitigation Measure 3.3-5.
Implementation of these improvements will supersede and eliminate the need for other Project-specific
improvements in addition to baseline improvements. The mitigation measures identified for the
Project include certain improvements which are identified in Section 3.3.1 of the EIR as baseline
improvements or improvements which are necessary to accommodate baseline traffic growth whether
or not the Project is approved. Implementation of the Mitigation Measures identified in the EIR will
reduce Project impacts to a less than significant level. Certain improvements identified in the
Mitigation Monitoring Program may require acquisition of additional right-of-way. If the necessary
real property interest cannot be acquired at fair market value, implementation of these mitigation
measures would be infeasible.
The Final EIR describes the potential cumulative impacts on transit services and
demonstrates that no significant cumulative impacts will occur. Additionally, the Project has been
designed to accommodate future connections to planned transit projects.
Although the Project will generate vehicular trips which will increase traffic levels on
Katella Avenue, the Katella Smart Street project would still be a viable and necessary project even
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without implementation of the Project or any of its alternatives, as described in the EIR for the
Katella Avenue Smart Street, prepared by Orange County (EIR No. 538). Only implementation of
the No Project/No Development Alternative would completely avoid Project impacts to Katella
Avenue. The No Project/No Development Alternative is infeasible for the reasons stated in
Section 7.0 of these Findings. Implementation of the Katella Avenue Smart Street improvements is
within the control and jurisdiction of another public agency, as demonstrated in Section 5.0 of these
Findings.
6.4 Air Ouality (Partially).
6.4.1 Significant Impacts. The EIR identifies significant air quality impacts, after
mitigation. These impacts are: operational emissions of ROG, NOx and CO; emissions of ROG,
NOx, CO and PM10 due to construction activities; cumulative regional impacts related to mobile
source emissions of ROG, NOx, PM10 and CO; and, potentially, cumulative regional emissions from
stationary sources, although such emissions must be offset prior to issuance of permits to operate.
6.4.2 Findings. The Project-specific and cumulative significant environmental impacts
related to air quality have been mitigated to the extent feasible by incorporation of the Project Design
Features and mitigation measures identified in the EIR. Mitigation of the remaining significant
impacts could be accomplished only by adoption of an alternative. Specific economic, social or other
considerations make infeasible the mitigation measures or Project alternatives identified in the EIR.
6.4.3 Facts in Support of Findinas. The Project-related and cumulative impacts have been
mitigated to the extent feasible, but not to a less than significant levels. For example, to achieve
emission levels that would be considered less than significant, the project emissions from operations
of The Disneyland Resort would have to be reduced by a mininmm of the following percentages:
ROG emissions would have to be reduced by 77 percent; NOx emissions would have to be reduced
by 91 percent; and CO emissions would have to be reduced by 73 percent. Present technology and
transportation patterns make it infeasible to construct and operate the Project and related projects
within the constraints established by the SCAQMD significance criteria used in the EIR. Therefore,
only adoption of the No Project/No Development Alternative would result in less than significant
impacts. This alternative is infeasible, as demonstrated in Section 7.0 of these Findings.
6.5 Construction Impacts (PartialIv).
6.5.1 Si~,nificant Irapacts. The Project's potential impacts from construction that cannot be
mitigated or avoided are discussed in Section 3.8 of the EIR. Cumulative impacts are discussed in
Section 4.10 of the EIR. The Project will result in significant, unavoidable short-term adverse
environmental impacts related to transportation, air quality and visual resources and aesthetics
associated with site preparation and construction of the Project. Cumulative impacts related to
transportation, air quality and solid waste disposal will be significant.
6.5.2 Findines. The Project-specific and cumulative significant environmental impacts
related to construction activities have been mitigated to the extent feasible by incorporation of the
Project Design Features and mitigation measures identified in the EIR. Mitigation of the remaining
significant impacts could be accomplished only by adoption of an alternative. Specific economic,
social or other considerations make infeasible the mitigation measures or Project alternatives identified
in the EIR.
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6.5.3 Facts in Support of Findines. The construction activities of the Project and related
projects will be extended over a multi-year period. Transportation, air quality and visual impacts will
result from demolition, grading and truck trips. Community disruptions cannot be avoided without
eliminating the construction activities themselves. Therefore, mitigation to a less than significant
level is impossible unless the No Project/No Development Alternative is adopted. This alternative is
infeasible, for the reasons specified in Section 7.0 of these Findings.
The Project-specific and cumulative significant environmental impacts related to
Visual Resources have been mitigated to the extent feasible by incorporation of the Project Design
Features and mitigation measures identified in the EIR. Mitigation of the remaining significant
impacts could be accomplished only by adoption of an alternative.
6.6 Public Services and Utilities -- Solid Waste Disposal (Partially).
6.6.1 Significant Imoacts. The EIR analyzes Project-related impacts related to solid waste
disposal in Section 3.10.4; the EIR analyzes cumulative impacts related to solid waste disposal in
Section 4.10.4. Significant, unavoidable impacts are identified.
6.6.2 Findings. The Project-specific and cumulative significant environmental impacts
related to solid waste disposal have been mitigated to the extent feasible by incorporation of the
Project Design Features and mitigation measures identified in the EIR. Mitigation of the remaining
significant impacts could be accomplished only by adoption of an alternative. Specific economic,
social or other considerations make infeasible the project alternatives identified in the EIR.
6.6.3 Facts in Support of Findings. The EIR has identified extensive recycling and waste
mitigation techniques to reduce solid waste, all of which have been incorporated into the Project as
conditions of approval. Nevertheless, because of the limited available landfill capacity, significant
unavoidable Project-related and cumulative impacts will occur. Present technologies and
commercially feasible materials make it infeasible to reduce the impacts of the Project and related
projects to a less than significant level. Only adoption of the No Project/No Development Alternative
would eliminate incremental project impacts, thereby eliminating impacts. Adoption of this
alternative is infeasible, as demonstrated in Section 7.0 of these Findings.
6.7 Visual Resources and Aesthetics IPartiallv)
6.7.1 Simaificant lml~acts. The Project's impacts on visual resources and aesthetics are
analyzed in Section 3.12; cumulative impacts are analyzed in Section 4.12. The EIR demonstrates
that there will be significant unavoidable impacts related to the location of the public parking facility
in the West Parking Area across Walnut Street from a residential area and the location of parking
facilities in the Future Expansion District adjacent to residential uses.
6.7.2 Findings. The Project-specific and cumulative significant environmental impacts
related to visual resources and aesthetics have been mitigated to the extent feasible by incorporation of
the Project Design Features and mitigation measures identified in the EIR. Mitigation of the
remaining significant impacts could be accomplished only by adoption of an alternative. Specific
economic, social or other considerations make infeasible the mitigation measures or Project
alternatives identified in the EIR.
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6.7.3 Facts in Suooort of Findines. The Project's potential impacts on visual resources
and aesthetics that cannot be mitigated or avoided are discussed in Section 3.12 of the EIR.
Cumulative impacts are discussed in Section 4.12 of the EIR. The proximity and size of buildings in
the Hotel District and the West Parking Area will result in significant adverse visual effects to the
residences across Walnut Street; there will be a potential significant visual impact to residences
immediately adjacent to the Future Expansion District due to the proximity of the buildings.
In the Hotel District there will be an integration of individual yet coherent design
themes of landscaping, architecture and site planning treatments which will consist of building and
structural heights consistent with those currently within the Disneyland Hotel site. Although
landscaping and setbacks are incorporated, thus reducing the impact of the mass and height of the
hotel parking structures, their size and proximity to residences across Walnut Street will result in
significant adverse visual affects.
In the Parking District, due to the proximity of hotel uses within the surrounding area,
the structure will alter views from some hotel rooms. Because hotel and parking facilities are
commonly associated and hotel visitors are transient, this visual affect is not considered a significant
environmental impact. Although several design features will be incorporated into the West Parking
Area which will reduce the visual impacts from the public parking facility that may be experienced by
residents along Walnut Street, there will be significant, adverse environmental impacts due to the size
and proximity of the parking facility and its proximity to residential areas.
The public parking facility in the West Parking Area and the parking facilities in the
South Parking Area are integral elements of the Project. It will provide public parking to serve the
commercial and recreational uses at The Disneyland Resort and Anaheim Convention Center, with
convenient access to these uses and other uses within the C-R Area, and to the I-5, and cast parking.
The infeasibility of relocating the facility in the West Parking Area to the other side of the theme park
is described in the Responses to Comments on the EIR (See e.g., Response No. CR-3). Elimination
of the facility would prevent implementation of the Project because of the loss of essential parking
capabilities. Therefore, the significant visual impacts along Walnut Street could only be reduced to
insignificance by adoption of the No Project/No Development Alternative. The South Parking Area
has been included in the Project as a result of the analysis of the Design Alternative in the Draft EIR;
reducing impacts further would require implementation of the No Project/No Development
Alternative. Adoption of this alternative is infeasible, for the reasons stated in Section 7.0 of these
Findings.
6.8 Energy IPartiallv}
6.8.1 Significant Immacts. The EIR identifies significant cumulative impacts related to
energy consumption.
6.8.2 Findines. Specific economic, social or other considerations make infeasible the
mitigation measures to reduce cumulative impacts to below a level of significance.
6.8.3 Facts in Support of Findings. The project-specific significant environmental impacts
related to energy consumption have been substantially mitigated by incorporation of the Project
Design Features and mitigation measures identified in the EIR and by the removal of 56 acres from
the Future Expansion District. Mitigation of the remaining significant cumulative impacts can be
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accomplished only by imposing mitigation measures on other related projects, which is beyond the
scope of the City of Anaheim's jurisdiction over this Project. Additionally, Project-related impacts
are substantially reduced due, in part, to the reduction in VMT related to the Project. Similar VMT
reductions may be infeasible given the anticipated and known objectives for other commercial
projects.
6.9 Schools
6.9.1 Significant Impacts. The Project's potential significant impacts on schools that can
be mitigated to a less than significant level or are otherwise not significant are discussed in
Section 3.10.5 of the EIR and in the Responses to Comments; the analysis therein was based on the
technical report in Appendix J to the EIR. Cumulative impacts are discussed in Section 4.10 of the
EIR. No significant direct impacts will occur on schools as the Project does not involve the
construction of housing. There will be indirect impacts on school enrollment based on the Project
cast housing demands in the Anaheim area (122 AUHSD students and 141 ACSD students), which are
significant due to existing over-capacity situations in both districts; impacts to other school districts, if
any, are insignificant. The EIR analyzes cumulative effects on schools to the extent feasible and
concludes that cumulative impacts to schools will be significant.
6,9.2 Findings. There am no significant impacts associated with schools, except those
identified above as significant. Mitigation measures have been made a condition of the Project which
mitigate or avoid the significant environmental effects of the Project on schools, as identified in the
EIR. The EIR also reasonably assumes that cumulative effects will be mitigated through imposition
of developer fees. However, even if it should be determined that the impacts of the Project are not
mitigated to a level of insignificance, specific economic, social or other considerations make infeasible
the additional mitigation measures requested by various school districts.
6.9.3 Facts in Suooort of Findin;,s. A number of school districts have submitted studies
which conclude that the Project would have additional significant indirect impacts on schools. The
City has reviewed and analyzed the studies and evaluated the evidence presented during the public
hearing process and concludes that the EIR and the evidence presented support the conclusion that the
fees mitigate the impacts of the Project. Any potential indirect impacts which may occur as a result
of the Project and cumulative effects would be mitigated through the imposition of developer fees.
Moreover, the City concludes that the evidence fails to show a nexus between the additional fees
requested and the impacts of the Project, and that all feasible mitigation measures have been imposed.
7.0 ALTERNATIVES TO TIlE PROJECT
The EIR has evaluated various alternatives to the proposed Project, including an
alternative site. Section 5.0 of the EIR provides detailed descriptions and analysis of each alternative
in adequate detail for a decision on whether the alternatives should be adopted in lieu of the Project as
well as an analysis of the environmentally superior alternative.
7.1 No Project/No Development Alternative
7.1.1 Descriotion of Alternative. Section 5.2 of the EIR describes and discusses the No
Project/No Development Alternative. Under the No Project/No Development Alternative, no
additional development would occur within The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan area, and the existing
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conditions described in Section 3.0 of the EIR would remain unchanged. Thus, construction and
operation of the various land uses within the Specific Plan area would not occur. The existing
arrangement of hotels, motels, restaurants, theme park area, surface parking lots, agricultural areas,
and recreational areas would remain as tbey are now. t~xisting environmental conditions would
remain, as would existing zoning and land use designations. The properties within the Specific Plan
area would not be developed and existing land uses would not be modified.
7.1.2 Findings. Specific economic, social or other considerations make infeasible the No
Project/No Development Alternative identified in the EIR.
7.1.3 Facts in Support of Findings. Implementation of the No Project/No Development
Alternative would avoid the Project impacts which can be mitigated to a less than significant level.
The No Project/No Development Alternative would also avoid the Project impacts which cannot be
mitigated to a less than significant level.
Because no development would occur on-site, this alternative would result in no
Project impacts and would be considered the environmentally preferred alternative. However, under
the No Project/No Development Alternative, the potential benefits associated with the proposed
Project would be lost. For example, the public infrastructure improvements, including public parking
and roadway improvements, would not be implemented. The existing Disneyland theme park would
remain a primarily single-day attraction and the environmental benefits (i.e., reduced vehicle miles
traveled and mobile emissions) associated with the increased length of stay at The Disneyland Resort
would be lost. With implementation of this alternative, the following benefits would be lost: the
benefits of street improvements; the vehicle and pedestrian circulation plan associated with the Project
Design Features and mitigation measures; and the conversion of Disneyland from a single day
destination to a long-term resort destination, reducing VMT.
In addition, because the No Project/No Development Alternative would prevent
development of additional theme parks or other commercial-recreation facilities within the Project
area, it fails to achieve the Project objectives described in Section 2.0 of the EIR:
a. Continuation of the status quo will not implement the City's goal to enhance
the area as a world-wide tourist attraction.
b. The No Project/No Development Alternative would maintain the existing
character of the Project site as primarily a one-day attraction. The Project, on
the other hand, would create a full-scale destination resort where visitors will
stay for more than a day. This longer stay will create substantial revenues for
the City and County.
c. Since the Disneyland theme park would remain as-is under this alternative,
this alternative would not meet Anaheim's General Plan goal of enhancing
visitor-serving commercial uses in the City in order to provide a catalyst for
the economic and physical enhancement of Anaheim. The City, the business
community, and the public would lose the tremendous economic and visual
benefits associated with the existence of a full-scale destination resort in the
area. The alternative would prevent the City of Anaheim and the surrounding
area from achieving the economic benefits possible through the integrated
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development of The Disneyland Resort in the Specific Plan area. The area
would lose many business and job opportunities through this freeze in
development.
d. The Project would enhance the Anaheim area by providing a wider range of
attractions, hotel accommodations, restaurants, shopping opportunities, and
public parking--all of which would benefit Anaheim's residents and the
visiting public. The No Project/No Development Alternative would deprive
the area of these benefits.
e. This alternative would fail to utilize the economic power of the private sector
to fund these vitally needed improvements, whereas the Project would create
these improvements through public/private cooperation.
f. The Specific Plan area would remain unchanged when modifications could
invigorate Anaheim's economy and position the area for tremendous economic
gains in the future. In addition, this alternative would eliminate the thousands
~' of jobs that would be created by the Project.
For all of the above reasons, the No Project/No Development Alternative has been
rejected as infeasible.
7.2 No Project/Continuing Develol~ment Alternative
7.2.1 Description of Alternative. Section 5.3 of the EIR describes and discusses the No
Project/Continuing Development Alternative. Under the No-Project/Continuing Development
Alternative, the Disneyland Resort Specific Plan would not be implemented, but the Project site
would continue to develop under the existing land use controls and designations. Continued
development and renovation under these existing restrictions would be allowed by right or as allowed
by discretionary approval by the City of Anaheim, depending upon the types of action requested.
The analysis assumes that ongoing internal modifications to the existing Disneyland theme park would
continue. For the remainder of the Project site, it is assumed that development would occur as
allowed by the CR Zoning Regulations.
7.2.2 Findings. Specific economic, social or other considerations make infeasible the No
Project/Continuing Development Alternative identified in the EIR.
7.2.3 Facts in Support of Findings. Implementation of the No Project/Continuing
Development Alternative might avoid some of the Project's potential impacts that can be mitigated to
a less than significant level. It might also avoid some of the Project impacts which cannot be
mitigated to a less than significant level. The extent of avoidance would depend on what kind of
development occurred.
However, the No Project/Continuing Development Alternative would result in the
following adverse impacts:
a. All of the significant cumulative impacts associated with the Project--such as
impacts relating to the loss of prime agricultural land, land use
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incompatibilities inherent in the juxtaposition of commercial and residential
uses, cumulative air quality impacts related to emissions of ROG, NOx, CO
and PM which will exceed SCAQMD significance thresholds, construction
impacts such as transportation disruption, air emissions, visual disruptions,
solid waste impacts due to limited landfill capacity, and potential impacts
related to cumulative consumption of electricity and natural gas--would
continue to be significant cumulative impacts.
b. Traffic impacts would be equivalent to or greater than traffic conditions with
the proposed Project. This would occur because development consistent with
the General Plan would be anticipated to occur, but the transportation and
traffic improvements, which would be completed in a coordinated fashion by
the proposed Project, would occur in a more piece-meal fashion.
c. The conversion of Disneyland from a single day destination to a long-term
resort destination, which will result in reduced VMT, would not occur.
d. Without implementation of parking improvements associated with Project
Design Features and mitigation measures, the parking facilities which would
be included in the Project would not be constructed and would not be
available for visitors to the area.
e. The benefits of the cohesive and integrated landscaping and design guidelines
would be lost as the Project site developed in a more piece-meal manner.
f. The thousands of jobs associated with the Project would be eliminated.
g. Since construction activities associated with alternative developments would
not be coordinated by implementation of the Specific Plan, significant
disruptive impacts would result.
In addition, because of the incremental and inconsistent types of development which
are likely to occur, the No Project/Continuing Development Alternative fails to achieve the Project
objectives:
a. The No Project/Continued Development Alternative would result in a piece-
meal approach to development within the Specific Plan area. A piece-meal
development would lack the allure necessary to attract greater numbers of
visitors to the site. The integrated Project, on the other hand, will enhance
the area as a world-wide tourist attraction.
b. The No Project/Continuing Development Alternative would lead to
incremental development. As a result, benefits would be diluted, and the
Specific Plan area would not provide integrated and unified facilities to the
public to the extent contemplated by the Project. This incremental approach
would not meet Anaheim's General Plan goal of enhancing visitor-serving
commercial uses in the City in order to provide a catalyst for the economic
and physical enhancement of Anaheim. The City, the business community,
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and the public would lose the tremendous economic power that the integrated
Project would confer on the area.
The Project would enhance the Anaheim area by providing a wider range of
attractions, hotel acconm~odations, restaurants, shopping opportunities, and
public parking--all of which would benefit Anaheim's residents and the
visiting public. The No Project/Continuing Development Alternative would
deprive the area of these integrated benefits. This alternative would lead to an
uneven mix of uses, which would not create the powerful economic base that
the Project would create.
d. This alternative would fail to take advantage of public/private cooperation that
utilizes the economic power of the private sector to fund vitally needed
improvements, such as an innovative transportation and parking plan--
including convenient access to parking facilities from freeways, the use of
electrically powered conveyance systems to shuttle visitors from parking
facilities and hotels to area attractions, and pedestrian walkways throughout
The Disneyland Resort--as well as support for affordable housing, visual
enhancement of the area through extensive landscaping, and the creation of
thousands of jobs.
e. Since this alternative would result in incremental, project-by-project
development, environmental impacts would not be minimized as they are for
the Project through comprehensive site development guidelines such as the
General Plan Amendment, adoption of The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan,
the C-R Overlay, the Development Agreement, the height limitation ordinance
and other discretionary and ministerial actions as may be necessary.
f. The incremental, project-by-project development would fail to provide a
strong foundation for economic expansion in the future, whereas the Project
would position Anaheim as a world-leader in recreational facilities for decades
to come, and would provide tremendous direct and indirect economic benefits
to the area.
For all the above reasons, the No Project/Continuing Development Alternative has
been determined to be infeasible.
7.3 Design Alternative
7.3.1 Description of Alternative. This alternative Project design is described in Section
5.4 of the EIR. The Design Alternative alters the design of the Project analyzed in the Draft EIR,
but the total acreage of the Disneyland Resort would remain the same (490 acres). The proposed
WESTCOT theme park would be developed as proposed.
However, the Design Alternative provides a configuration of the Hotel District and
the West Parking Area which differed from the Project analyzed in the Draft EIR. These design
modifications have been incorporated into the Project (i.e., the West Parking Area was reconfigured
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to reduce the length of the parking structure along Walnut Street and the Hotel District was relocated
south of Cerritos Avenue).
Additionally, under the Design Alternative in the East Parking area, only 21 acres
would be used for a public parking facility; the remainder of the site may either retain the existing
uses or may be developed with hotels and other commercial uses in accordance with the proposed
C-R Overlay. The East Parking Area would be extended to cover 25 acres of the site located south
of Katella Avenue; surface and structured parking would be provided on this site for cast members.
Similar modification has been incorporated into the Project. For this analysis, the Draft EIR assumed
that the Future Expansion District would encompass the 56 acres of the site located south of the
parking facilities south of Katella Avenue and assumed that a third theme park would be developed
within this area. This 56-acre site has since been deleted from the Project area.
As discussed in Section 5.4.2, the potential impacts to land use plans and policies,
geology, soils and seismicity, groundwater and surface hydrology, construction impacts, hazardous
materials, and cultural resources from the Design Alternative would be comparable to the proposed
Project. The potential impacts associated with land use compatibility, transportation and circulation,
air quality, noise, population housing and employment, public services and utilities, visual resources
and aesthetics, and energy would be less than those associated with implementation of the proposed
Project analyzed in the Draft EIR, but greater than those impacts associated with the Project presented
to the City Council for final decision due to the removal of 56 acres from the Future Expansion
District and from the Project.
7.3.2 Findings. Specific economic, social or other considerations make infeasible the
Design Alternative identified in the EIR.
7.3.3 Facts in SuDoort of Findings. This alternative was the environmentally superior
alternative, in comparison to the Project analyzed in the Draft EIR, except for the No Project
Alternative. As described in Section 5.4 of the EIR, Volume I, and Section 1 of Volume VI-A, the
Design Alternative would have less of an impact on environmental resources than the proposed
Project analyzed in the Draft EIR. Many features of this alternative have been incorporated into the
proposed Project, as described in Section 1, Volume VI-A (Executive Summary) and Appendix A to
the Responses to Comments (Volume VI-C). Nevertheless, implementation of the Design Alternative
as presented in Section 5.4 of the EIR is infeasible because of the substantial reduction in the total
hotel rooms required as part of this alternative. Provision for adequate number of hotel rooms in The
Disneyland Resort is crucial to the successful implementation of the Project and the provision of a
fully integrated destination resort, with the resulting benefits of longer visitor stays.
This alternative, as described in the EIR, is infeasible due to the deletion of the
Fujishige parcel from this alternative. Because of the reduction in size of the Future Expansion
District (from 81 acres to 25 acres), the Project presented to the City Council for its final decision is
environmentally superior to this alternative. The 490-acre Project presented to the Council for its
final decision will result in impacts which are less than those identified for the Design Alternative.
The reduced impacts include those related to: Land Use-Related Plans and Policies; Land Use
Incompatibility; Transportation and Circulation; Air Quality; Noise; Groundwater and Surface
Hydrology; Construction Impacts; Public Services and Utilities (including Schools); Hazardous
Materials; Visual Resources and Energy.
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7.4 Land Use Alternative
7.4.1 Descril~tion of Alternative. Section 5.5 of the EIR describes and discusses the Land
Use Alternative. Under the Land Use Alternative, a regional shopping mall would be proposed for
an 81-acre Future Expansion District, instead of a third theme park. The regional mall would be
located southeast of the Harbor Boulevard and Katella Avenue intersection and would contain 1.5
million square feet of retail space and 7,680 surface parking spaces. Land uses for this alternative
include a regional mail, hotel and restaurant uses, and parking. The total size of this alternative
would be identical to the proposed Project analyzed in the Draft EIR (546 acres).
7.4.2 Findings. Specific economic, social or other considerations make infeasible the Land
Use Alternative identified in the EIR.
7.4.3 Facts in Suoport of Findinas. As described in Section 5.52 of the EIR, if the Land
Use Alternative were implemented, the potential impacts to geology, soils and seismicity,
groundwater and surface hydrology, hazardous materials, and cultural resources would be comparable
to the proposed Project analyzed in the Draft EIR, including a third theme park on 81 acres. The
potential impacts associated with noise, population, housing, employment opportunities, and public
services and utilities would be less than those associated with the implementation of the proposed
Project analyzed in the Draft EIR, including a third theme park on 81 acres. However, impacts to
land use plans and policies, land use compatibility, transportation circulation, air quality, energy,
construction impacts, visual resources and aesthetics would be generally greater than the proposed
Project analyzed in the Draft EIR, including a third theme park on 81 acres. The impacts of the Land
Use Alternative would be greater than those associated with the 490~acre Project.
The Land Use Alternative would result in the following adverse impacts which were
not identified for the Project:
a. A number of regional shopping malls already exist in the area. One area mall
has recently shut down because it was no longer economically viable.
Construction of another mall in the Future Expansion Area would merely
compound the problem.
b. Levels of pollutants associated with mobile source emissions would increase as
VMT increased due to repeat trips to the mall. Visitors to the mall would not
tend to stay for overnight visits at the theme parks. In comparison to the
Project analyzed in the Draft EIR (including a potential third theme park on
81 acres), this alternative would generate less of a reduction of VMT which
would be due to the development of a long-term destination resort with three
theme parks. In comparison to the 490-acre Project, the impacts of this
alternative would be much greater due to the increased vehicular trips
associated with the mall.
c. The development of a regional mall in the Future Expansion District would be
inconsistent with Anaheim's General Plan, and would require an amendment
to the General Plan to redesignate the entire site. The mall would be
incompatible with the surrounding Commercial Recreation Area land uses and
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with the designated purposes for the land within the Commercial Recreation
Area.
In addition, because this alternative would include a regional mall in the Future
Expansion District, it fails to achieve the Project objectives:
a. The mall would be unrelated to the Project's objectives, and it would prevent
The Disneyland Resort from becoming the world-class destination resort it is
envisioned to be.
b. A regional mall would not promote the goals of the Anaheim General Plan for
the Commercial Recreation Area.
c. Another regional mall would be redundant in the area, and it would have no
connection to the objectives, goals and purposes of the Commercial Recreation
Area and The Disneyland Resort. The Project will provide a wider range of
attractions, hotel accommodations, restaurants and resort-related shopping
opportunities than the Land Use Alternative.
d. A regional mall would be counter to achieving the transportation related
objectives of the Project by greatly increasing the number of trips into the
Project area on a daily basis.
Finally, this Alternative is infeasible because the size of the Future Expansion District
has been reduced from 81 acres to 25 acres, which is too small of a site for a regional shopping mall.
For all the above reasons, the Land Use Alternative has been rejected as infeasible.
7.5 Reduced Project Scale Alternative
7.5.1 Description of Alternative. Section 5.6 of the EIR describes and discusses the
Reduced Project Scale Alternative. The Reduced Project Scale Alternative would eliminate the third
theme park from the Project but would have retained all 81 acres in the Future Expansion District.
Under this alternative, the proposed 49-acre East Parking Area would not be developed as part of The
Disneyland Resort; rather, it would be governed by the C-R overlay. Instead, the public parking
facility would be developed in the Future Expansion District, located south of Katella Avenue.
Proposed uses for the balance of the Project area would be similar to those of the proposed Project.
This Alternative features a reduction in the scale of The Disneyland Resort in comparison to the
Project analyzed in the Draft EIR, but not in overall acreage, which would be 546 acres.
7.5.2 Findings. Specific economic, social or other considerations make infeasible the
Reduced Project Scale Alternative identified in the EIR.
7.5.3 Facts in Suoport of Findinas. Impacts associated with traffic, air quality, geology,
soils and seismicity, construction impacts, public services and utilities, aesthetics, and energy would
potentially be less than those anticipated with implementation of the Project, including a third theme
park on 81 acres. The Reduced Project Scale Alternative would retain most of the other adverse
impacts of the Project, including a third theme park on 81 acres. All of the plans for the existing
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Disneyland park area, as well as the proposed WESTCOT theme park area, the proposed hotel area
and the proposed West Parking Area would remain unchanged. Therefore, the adverse impacts
associated with these facets of the Project would remain unchanged for the Reduced Project Scale
Alternative.
As discussed in Section 5.6.2 of the EIR, this alternative's aggregate potential impacts
to land use plans and policies, noise, surface hydrology, population, employment and housing,
hazardous materials, visual resources and cultural resources would be comparable to the proposed
Project, including a third theme park on 81 acres. Impacts to groundwater recharge would be greater
than the proposed Project, including a third theme park on 81 acres. This alternative would result in
the following additional adverse impacts associated with the relocation of the entire East Parking Area
to the Future Expansion District:
a. The area north of Katella Avenue and east of Harbor Boulevard would retain
their existing land use, but the relocation of the 49-acre public parking facility
to the Future Expansion District on property adjacent to existing residential
areas would generate significant impacts.
b. Traffic impacts due to p.m. peak hour trips would increase by 2,690 by the
year 2000 (as compared with the current Disneyland theme park), and would
increase by 450 over the trips generated by a third theme park in an 81-acre
Future Expansion District area. The development of the parking facility for
16,700 spaces in the Future Expansion District would require the following
additional mitigations to reduce potential impacts to below a level of
significance:
(1) Widening Haster Street to six lanes between Katella Avenue and
Orangewood Avenue.
(2) Intersection improvements at Pacifico/Haster Street and Haster
Street/Orangewood Avenue.
(3) New intersection mitigations at the I-5 HOV ramps and Pacifico
Avenue/Gene Autry Way.
(4) Expansion of the people mover/moving sidewalks system to the Future
Expansion District.
However, these additional mitigation measures would be infeasible due to
reduced economic benefits from the reduced scale Project.
c. The magnitude of the overall VMT savings for this alternative would be less
than predicted for the Project because the average length of time that guests
are likely to remain on-site under this alternative is shorter than it would be
with the third theme park in the Future Expansion District (1.77 days vs. 2.07
days).
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d. This alternative would produce 3,815 fewer jobs (a decrease of 25 percent)
than the proposed Project, and proportionally fewer indirect and induced jobs.
As a result, the City of Anaheim, Anaheim businesses, and Anaheim residents
would receive a smaller infusion of capital from this alternative than from the
proposed Project.
e. Guest parking would be too far away from the theme parks under this
alternative. This inconvenience would discourage use of the East Parking
Area, and would decrease the overall allure of The Disneyland Resort.
f. This alternative would result in a substantial reduction in public revenues as
compared to the proposed Project from property, hotel and sales taxes.
In addition, because of the reduction in the scale of the Project analyzed in the Draft
EIR, the Reduced Project Scale Alternative fails to achieve the Project objectives:
· Without the third theme park, visitor stays would be anticipated to be roughly
1.77 days; this is less of an increase in the length of stay than would occur
with the Project. Therefore, this alternative would impede the effort to
transform the existing Disneyland theme park into a multi-day destination
resort.
· This alternative would produce 3,815 fewer jobs (a decrease of 25 percent)
than the proposed Project, and proportionally fewer indirect and induced jobs.
It would not enhance the economic vitality of the City of Anaheim and Orange
County to the extent envisioned by the proposed Project, and it would
decrease the attractiveness of The Disneyland Resort relative to competing
resorts.
Finally, the removal of 56 acres from the Future Expansion District and from the
Project boundaries resulted in a Future Expansion District of only 25 acres, which is not an adequate
area on which to develop a public parking facility for 17,600 parking spaces. The Project, as
proposed for a final decision by the City Council, has been modified to minimize potential impacts by
providing approximately 12,500 parking spaces in the public parking facility north of Katella Avenue
(East Parking Area) and 5,100 parking spaces in the South Parking Area (south of Katella Avenue).
The Project, as modified, has impacts which are less significant than those identified for the Reduced
Project Scale Alternative.
For all the above reasons, the Reduced Project Scale Alternative is infeasible and has
been rejected.
7.6 Increased Project Scale Alternative
7.6.1 Descril~tion of Alternative. Section 5.7 of the EIR describes and discusses the
Increased Project Scale Alternative. The total size of this alternative would be the same as the Project
analyzed in the Draft EIR (546 acres) (which is 56 acres larger than the Project presented for
consideration by the City Council on June 22, 1993). However, this alternative features a larger third
theme park in the Future Expansion District; all parking for the third theme park would be
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accommodated in the proposed East Parking Area. Under this alternative, the entire 49-acre East
Parking Area would be used for parking, in comparison to the 29 acres required for parking as part
of the proposed Project. The capacity of the East Parking Area would be increased to 28,300 parking
spaces in three additional levels on the proposed parking structure to accommodate the additional
guests.
7.6.2 lqndim,s. Specific economic, social or other considerations make infeasible the
Increased Project Scale Alternative identified in the EIR.
7.6.3 Facts in Suooort of Findings. As discussed in Section 5.7.2 of the EIR, the
potential impacts associated with land use plans and policies, geology, soils, seismicity, groundwater
and surface hydrology, and cultural resources would be comparable to the proposed Project. Impacts
to population, employment and housing would result in an increase in job opportunities. Impacts to
land use compatibility, transportation and circulation, noise, air quality, construction impacts, public
services and utilities, visual resources and aesthetics, and energy would be greater under the increased
Project scale alternative than under the proposed Project.
The Increased Project Scale Alternative would result in the following adverse impacts
beyond the impacts of the proposed Project:
a. The increased size of the parking facility in the East Parking Area would
result in an increase in land use compatibility impacts on commercial-
recreation uses adjacent to the edge of the facility due to the increase in mass
and bulk of the facility. There would also be increased significant impacts to
residents adjacent to the Future Expansion District due to mass and bulk of
the 16,700-space facility and the development of the 56-acre agricultural
property which has been removed from the Project site.
b. In comparison to the Project analyzed in the Draft EIR, the much larger third
theme park would generate 5 percent higher p.m. peak hour trips than the
proposed Project (including a third theme park), thereby increasing vehicle
emissions. These impacts would be substantially greater for this alternative
than for the 490-acre Project presented to the Council for consideration on
June 22, 1993.
c. Construction impacts would be more extensive and perhaps longer in duration
than for the proposed Project since the scale of the Project is increased.
These impacts would be substantially greater for this alternative than for the
490-acre Project presented to the Council for consideration on June 22, 1993.
d. The increased Project scale would significantly impact the visual and aesthetic
compatibility of the development with the surrounding uses, since the parking
structure would be increased in height and the Specific Plan Areas abutting
surrounding land uses would be developed at greater intensity than under the
proposed Project.
Although the Increased Project Scale Alternative would achieve the Project objectives,
it would not reduce or eliminate the significant environmental impacts of the Project and, in most
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instances, would produce greater impacts than the Project. For these reasons, this alternative is
rejected as infeasible.
7.7 Alternative Site
7.7.1 Description of Alternative.
Section 5.8 of the EIR describes the analysis undertaken to identify an alternative site
for environmental review and discusses the alternative site. Based on the criteria established in the
EIR, the alternative site that complies most with the criteria is located in the City of Irwindale,
approximately 28 miles north of the proposed Project site. The Alternative Site Alternative provides
for the expansion of the existing Disneyland theme park in Irwindale rather than the Specific Plan
area in Anaheim. The Irwindale development is assumed to consist of two theme parks, three
associated hotels, restaurants, retail space, and necessary parking facilities. The existing Disneyland
theme park would remain unchanged, and would be expected to continue to operate at its current
attendance levels.
7.7.2 Findin~,s. Specific economic, social or other considerations make infeasible the
Alternative Site Alternative identified in the EIR.
7.7.3 Facts in Support of Findings. As described in Section 5.8.2 of the EIR,
implementation of this alternative would result in increased impacts associated with land use plans and
policies, land use compatibility, traffic, air quality, groundwater and surface hydrology, visual
resources and aesthetics, and energy. The potential impacts associated with geology, soils and
seismicity, construction, public services and utilities, and cultural resources would be comparable to
those of the proposed Project. This alternative may increase the number of jobs since duplicate jobs
would be necessary to perform similar tasks in different locations. However, none of the job
increases would be felt in the Anaheim area.
Implementation of the Alternative Site Alternative would result in the following
adverse impacts:
a, Levels of pollutants associated with mobile source emissions would increase as
traffic on streets around the Project areas, and from other portions of the
region, increase without implementation of: The benefits of street
improvements; the vehicle and pedestrian circulation plan associated with the
Project Design Features and mitigation measures; and the conversion of
Disneyland from a single day destination to a long-term resort destination,
reducing VMT.
b. Visitors to the existing Disneyland theme park and the Alternative Site would
stay a shorter time at each location and would travel between the attractions in
the region, likely by private automobile. These visitors would travel
significantly more miles within the region under the Alternative Site
Alternative than they would under the proposed Project, increasing air
pollution.
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c. Employees and guests would have to travel between Anaheim and Irwindale,
increasing traffic congestion and air pollution.
d. The proposed public parking would not be provided in Anaheim.
e. Utility lines would still be visible and unsightly without implementation of
relocation associated with Project Design Features and mitigation measures.
f. The visual aesthetic quality of Anaheim would not improve since the extensive
beautification and landscaping plans for the proposed Project would not be
implemented in Anaheim.
g. Anaheim would lose the benefit of the thousands of new local jobs that would
be created by the Project.
h. Anaheim would lose the benefit of the substantial increase in the local tax base
created by the Project.
In addition, by moving the development of the two new theme parks, with their
associated improvements, to Irwindale, the Alternative Site Alternative fails to achieve the Project
objectives:
a. The Alternative Site Alternative splits the Project developments--such as the
two new theme parks, associated hotels, parkiug facilities and area
improvements--away from the existing Disneyland theme park and hotel in
Anaheim, to a site in Irwindale. The net effect would be the creation of two
separate theme park areas, each inconvenient to the other. This would result
in a loss of the economies of scale that can be achieved with the development
of one, integrated Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. Visitors may not attend
both theme park areas, and they would likely not think of the split parks as a
destination resort possibility when making vacation plans.
b. This alternative would transfer most all of the benefits of the Project from
Anaheim to Irwindale. Anaheim would receive neither the public
improvements, nor the increased business, property and sales tax revenues.
This configuration would benefit Anaheim.
c. The Project provides vitally needed public improvements that benefit
Anaheim, such as transportation and parking improvements, affordable
housing, and synergistic development of facilities in the Commercial
Recreation Area. These improvements are made possible through
public/private cooperation which enables the private sector to fund them. The
Alternative Site Alternative would eliminate the incentives that make these
improvements to Anaheim possible.
d. This alternative would create redundancies in the transportation systems of the
theme parks since both the Anaheim and Irwindale sites would have to be
equipped with similar transportation and parking facilities.
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e. Under this alternative, the Specific Plan area would remain a one theme park
area. The area would be no more prepared to capitalize on future economic
expansion opportunities than it now is. In fact, the shift of part of the resort
to Irwindale would be accompanied by a shift of a certain portion of the future
economic opportunities to Irwindale as well.
f. The Alternative Site Alternative would create delays in development,
decreasing the immediate benefits of the Project. The applicant does not own
any portion of the Irwindale site. In addition, the Irwindale site would require
a General Plan Amendment to redesignate the entire property. The
environmental impacts to the Specific Plan area would not be minimized by
comprehensive safe development guidelines such as the Anaheim General Plan
Amendment, adoption of The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan, the C-R
Overlay, the Development Agreement, the height limitation ordinance and
other discretionary and ministerial actions as may be necessary to implement
the proposed Project.
For all the above reasons, the Alternative Site Alternative has been rejected as
infeasible.
8,0 FINDINGS REGARDING OTHER CEOA CONSIDERATIONS
8.1 Relationship Between Local Short-Term Uses of the Environment and the
Maintenance and Enhancement of Lone-Term Productivity
The development proposed under The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan will expand the
existing Disneyland theme park into a high-quality destination resort oriented around ma.~or, world-
class theme parks, hotels and convention facilities. An important aspect of the Projeet's success will
be the synergy created by consolidating gated theme park attractions in proximity to each other and a
wide range of hotels and visitor-serving facilities. The Project would create a visually cohesive and
attractive resort area, with extensive landscaping and signage regulation both within the interior of the
theme parks and along the perimeter of The Disneyland Resort. The Project would expand the land
uses within the Specific Plan Area in a way that is consistent with, and in furtherance of, the City's
long-range planning objectives for enhancement of the Commercial Recreation Area. The Project will
revitalize and enhance the long-term economic productivity of the area by providing jobs and
substantial tax revenues and is expected to stimulate economic vitality in the surrounding areas. The
Project will provide major infrastructure improvements and will provide and/or indirectly generate a
substantial portion of the funding necessary to complete major improvements to the City's
transportation and circulation systems and to the public services and utilities systems.
The environmental effects of the proposed Project and the cumulative effects of
reasonably anticipated growth are discussed in Sections 3.0 and 4.0 of the EIR and are summarized in
Section 1.0 of the EIR. The significant long-term impacts are identified in Section 7.0 of the EIR.
The potential health and safety risks posed by the proposed Project either are not significant or would
be mitigated to below a level of significance by implementation of the Project Design Features that
have been incorporated into the Project and/or the mitigation measures recommended in the EIR.
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The Project will take 24 acres of prime farmland out of agricultural production in the
long-term, thereby reducing the prime farmland in the state by less than 0.0008 percent. The fields
are surrounded by Commercial Recreation uses, and the City of Anaheim General Plan has designated
the farmland for Commercial Recreational use. The Project may, therefore, be considered an
enhancement to long-term productivity in terms of land use efficiency since it will increase the site's
economic productivity in accordance with the City's General Plan.
8.2 Sianificant Irreversible Environmental Charades
The Project would require the long-term commitment of natural resources and land.
The significant, irreversible environmental change is the commitment of 24 acres of existing prime
agricultural land to urban development. It should be noted, however, that these lands are designated
for urban development in the City of Anaheim General Plan, so their removal is consistent with local
community planning.
Implementation of the Project also would consume nonrenewable and slowly
renewable resources such as fuel oil, natural gas, gasoline, lumber, sand and gravel, asphalt,
petrochemical construction materials, steel, copper, lead, water, etc.
8.3 Growth-Inducing Impacts of the Proposed Action
The Project will induce substantial economic growth in the City of Anaheim and the
surrounding region and may remove barriers to growth and expansion in the area surrounding the
Project site, as described in the EIR (Section 8.0).
The proposed WESTCOT Center is calculated to induce up to 2,100 future hotel
rooms and up to 370,000 square feet of future retail space in the Commercial Recreation Area.
These projections are well within the growth anticipated within the Commercial Recreation Area and
would be consistent with the types of land uses allowed in the Commercial Recreation Area.
The deletion of the third theme park from the Future Expansion District will
substantially reduce the amount of growth that will be induced by the Project. The Draft EIR stated
that the development of approximately 4,100 hotel rooms could be induced by development of the
third theme park, of a size assumed in the Draft EIR, in the Future Expansion District. Without
development of the third theme park, the induced demand for these hotel rooms would not be
realized.
The Project would directly create the new employment opportunities discussed in
Appendix H of the EIR. In addition, the Project would indirectly induce approximately 27,400
construction jobs (1,500 in Anaheim, and 25,900 in surrounding communities), and 12,200 in other
sectors of the economy (1,800 in Anaheim and 10,400 in surrounding communities). These numbers
are well within SCAG's Projections for employment growth in Anaheim and the Southern California
region, as described in section 3.4 of the EIR.
Approximately 460 households are expected to seek housing in Anaheim as a result of
employment at The Disneyland Resort. This is less than 5 percent of the 1990-2010 population
growth Projected for the City. Therefore, the demand for City services related to induced population
growth in the City would be well within the City's planned levels of growth and their planned levels
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of services. The indirect effects associated with the provision of housing for persons who take jobs
that have been indirectly induced by the Project should also be well within the City's anticipated
levels of population growth.
The infrastructure improvements associated with the Project may also indirectly
induce growth as demand rises to the level of capacity. However, this growth would be only a
portion of the cumulative impacts discussed in detail in section 4.0 of the EIR.
As noted in the EIR, the significant environmental impacts of the induced growth are
considered in the analysis of cumulative effects to which the project will contribute. The City has
found that the following significant cumulative effects will occur and that all feasible mitigation
measures have been required for or incorporated into the proposed Project to reduce the Project's
contribution to significant cumulative effects:
· Land Use -- Related Plans and Policies (loss of prime agricultural land);
· Land Use Compatibility (juxtaposition of commercial and residential uses);
· Air Quality (cumulative air quality impacts related to emissions of ROG,
NOx, CO, and PM10 which will exceed SCAQMD significance thresholds;
significant cumulative SOx emissions may also occur but are required to be
offset);
· Noise (traffic noise);
· Construction impacts (such as transportation disruption, air emissions, and
visual disruptions);
· Solid waste (impacts due to limited landfill capacity);
Visual impacts; and
· Energy (use of vehicular fuel, electricity and natural gas).
8.4 Significant and Unavoidable Direct Project Imoacts
The loss of 24 acres of land designated prime agricultural is a significant and
unavoidable adverse impact.
The impacts to residential property owners immediately adjacent to the Hotel District
and West Parking Area along Walnut Street and to residences immediately adjacent to the South
Parking Area are significant unmitigated impacts.
Completion of the I-5 widening and related improvements will reduce traffic levels at
the intersection of Anaheim Boulevard and Ball Road to below a level of significance. However,
significant deficiencies in levels of service may occur if future background traffic growth is not
mitigated by Project-specific improvements or other improvements or if the Katella Avenue Smart
Street Project improvements are not implemented.
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Operational emissions, including utility usage, stationary sources, on-site service
engines and mobile sources, attributable to the Project will result in significant increases in emissions
of reactive organic gases, nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide, both on a Project-specific and
cumulative basis. On a cumulative basis, PM10 emissions will exceed SCAQMD significance
thresholds in the year 2000. Even after offsetting stationary source emissions pursuant to SCAQMD
regulations, emissions increases will remain significant for the Project and on a cumulative basis.
The Project will result in significant, unavoidable short-term adverse environmental
impacts related to transportation, air quality and visual resources and aesthetics associated with site
preparation and construction of the Project.
Project-generated solid waste will create a significant impact due to the limited
capacity at landfill sites even with the extensive recycling and waste reduction techniques incorporated
into the Project.
9.0 STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
Based upon the evidence presented in the Final EIR, the following Findings of Fact
have been made:
a. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project
which mitigate or avoid the following significant environmental effects thereof
as identified in the Environmental Impact Report: Land Use -- Related Plans
and Policies (Partially); Land Use Compatibility (Partially); Transportation
and Circulation (Partially); Air Quality (Partially); Noise; Earth Resources --
Geology, Soils and Seismicity; Groundwater and Surface Hydrology;
Construction Impacts (Partially); Public Services and Utilities; Hazardous
Materials; Visual Resources and Aesthetics (partially); and Energy.
b. Such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of
another public agency and such changes have been adopted by such other
agency, or can and should have been adopted by such other agency for
improvements related to Transportation and Circulation.
c. Specific economic, social or other considerations make infeasible the
mitigation measures or project alterations identified in the Environmental
Impact Report to reduce the following significant impacts to below a level of
significance: Land Use -- Related Plans and Policies (Partially); Land Use
Compatibility (Partially); Transportation and Circulation (Partially); Air
Quality (Partially); Construction Impacts (Partially); Public Services and
Utilities -- Solid Waste Disposal; Visual Resources and Aesthetics (Partially);
and Energy.
Section 15093(b) of the State CEQA Guidelines provides that when the decision of the
public agency allows the occurrence of significant impacts which are identified in the EIR but are not
at least substantially mitigated, the agency must state in writing the reasons to support its action based
on the completed EIR and/or other information in the record. The City has found that the impacts
listed in "c" above are significant and unavoidable impacts.
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Accordingly, the City of Anaheim adopts the following Statement of Overriding
Considerations based on information in the Final EIR and on other information in the record. The
City recognizes that significant and unavoidable impacts will result from implementation of the
Project. Having (i) adopted all feasible mitigation measures, (ii) rejected the alternatives to the
Project discussed above, (iii) recognized all significant, unavoidable impacts, and (iv) balanced the
benefits of the Project against the Project's significant and unavoidable effects, the City of Anaheim
hereby finds that the benefits outweigh and override the significant unavoidable effects for the reasons
stated below.
The reasons discussed below summarize the benefits, goals and objectives of the
proposed Project, and provide, in addition to the above findiugs, the detailed rationale for the Project.
These overriding considerations of economic, social, aesthetic and environmental benefits for The
Disneyland Resort outweigh its environmental costs, and justify adoption of the Project and
certification of the completed EIR. Many of these overriding considerations individually would be
sufficient to outweigh the adverse environmental impacts of the Project.
9.1 Increase Revenues for City, Countv and State. The Disneyland Resort will produce
substantial beneficial fiscal impacts. The Disneyland Resort will directly generate significant revenues
in property taxes, sales taxes, hotel taxes, utility taxes, and miscellaneous taxes to the City of
Anaheim, Orange County and the State of California.
Evidence of the substantial fiscal benefits of the Project has been submitted to the City
in the public hearings and in written documentation. Additionally, the City of Anaheim has been
studying the public revenues as well as the Project and the Commercial Recreation Area. This study
has been presented to the decision-makers in two reports: 1) The CRA Fiscal Analysis Summary
("Fiscal Analysis"), a draft of which was presented in the April 28, 1993 staff report to the City
Planning Commission; and 2) the companion report entitled, Anaheim Commercial Recreation Area
Fiscal Analysis Technical Report, dated April 1993. These reports note that the economic benefits of
the Project will include substantial net increases in municipal revenues from the Commercial
Recreation Area. Additionally, the Project creates economic benefits from increased employment and
induced economic activity in the City and the surrounding region; however, these multiplier effects
are not calculated in the Fiscal Analysis.
As determined in the analysis which is sunm~arized in the Fiscal Analysis, the Project
will significantly increase the number of visitors to the Commercial Recreation Area. This will lead
to increases in municipal revenues as well as increases in service costs. The mitigation measures
identified in the EIR, which will be implemented through the Mitigation Monitoring Program, will
ensure that the fair share of the increased costs of services associated with the Project will be paid.
The City of Anaheim, through its review of other projects in the Conunercial Recreation Area, will
have the opportunity to ensure that the fair share of the costs of the increased services associated with
such other projects will likewise be paid.
However, as the economic forecasts summarized in the Fiscal Analysis indicate,
implementation of the Project will result in a substantial increase in the available net revenues which
may be combined with other sources of funding to pay for needed public improvements in the
Commercial Recreation Area. For example, the Fiscal Analysis states that with the Project, the
Commercial Recreation Area's annual net contribution (net of operating expenditures) could be $50.6
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million in 2008 (in 1993 dollars), which is $36.0 million greater than the increase in net revenue
anticipated under baseline conditions without the Project.
9.2 Preserve Key Industries of Statewide Imlmrtance. The Disneyland Resort will
improve and enhance the tourist industry, an industry of immense importance at the local, regional
and statewide levels. The Anaheim Area Visitor Center and Convention Bureau, which tracks the
county's tourists, estimated that 37.7 million people visited the area's theme parks and beaches in
1992. The Bureau estimated that the visitors spent $4.7 billion in Orange County in 1992. The
Orange County region, and the City of Anaheim, benefit greatly from these revenues from tourism.
In 1992, the Governor's Council on California Competitiveness published its report, "California's
Jobs and Future." The Report identified the tourism industry as a key industry in the State of
California and urged "extraordinary efforts" be made to preserve and enhance the competitiveness of
such key industries.
The present Disneyland theme park has been an important and vital source of jobs,
revenue and prestige for the City of Anaheim and the State. However, to maintain its vital role in the
economy, it is necessary to allow the theme park and surrounding uses to evolve to meet current
market demands for newer, more integrated resorts geared toward longer visitor stays, as would be
accomplished by The Disneyland Resort.
9.3 Jobs for Area Residents, The Disneyland Resort will directly create thousands of
new jobs, enhancing Disney's position as the largest employer in Anaheim. The EIR estimates that
the WESTCOT Center will create thousands of net direct jobs, and thousands of construction jobs.
The Disneyland Resort also will stimulate the creation of thousands of additional indirect jobs in
visitor-serving businesses such as hotels, motels, restaurants, retail shops and transportation.
The analysis in the EIR demonstrates that approximately 11,848 new jobs will be
created by the operation of the WESTCOT Center. As described in detail in the EIR (including the
technical reports and responses to comments), this employment forecast included approximately 5,198
full-time jobs, 3,809 part-time jobs and 2,841 casual/temporary jobs during operation of the Project.
Additionally, the construction of the Project will result in substantial construction employment
opportunities. Approximately 23,800 person-years of construction employment will be required to
complete the development of the WESTCOT Center and the retail floor area and hotel rooms induced
by the WESTCOT Center.
While these forecasts indicate a significant increase in employment opportunities,
based on the evidence presented to the City (including the evidence of the characteristics of the jobs
and the employees), the Project will not induce significant migration into Southern California or
substantially increase intra-urban relocation. Therefore, the Project's direct employment would not
result in significant adverse employment impacts but would result in substantial employment benefits.
Finally, the EIR describes the employment growth that could be induced by the effects
of the Project in the regional economy. The EIR notes that the Project could indirectly result in the
creation of approximately 27,400 construction jobs and 12,200 indirect jobs.
The employment benefits of the Project will constitute a major contribution to the
general welfare and the economic growth and stability of the City of Anaheim and the surrounding
region.
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9.4 Increase Economic Ovoortunitv for Existing Businesses. Environmental Impact
Report No. 311 indicates The Disneyland Resort indirectly will increase the demand for surrounding
retail, restanmnt service and hotel rooms. For example, The Disneyland Resort is estimated to induce
demand for additional hotel rooms within the surrounding area. Additionally, many other businesses
will benefit from opportunities such as construction of The Disneyland Resort and provision of
additional visitor services.
9.5 Visual Enhancement and Revitalization. Landscaping and urban design features of
The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan will unify and upgrade the appearance of the Project area, and
substantially improve the aesthetic quality of the Commercial Recreation Area. The perimeter of The
Disneyland Resort will be landscaped utilizing a series of greenbelt parkways and screening foliage
that creates a public park-like atmosphere. Landscaped medians will be incorporated into Katella
Avenue, Harbor Boulevard, West Street/Disneyland Drive and Walnut Street. For example, street
trees, a landscaped parkway and landscaped medians will be developed.
9.6 Develoo Public/Private Partnership. Many of the infrastructure improvements
associated with The Disneyland Resort will be accomplished through public/private partnership and
will be implemented in advance of demand. Certain of the improvements identified in the EIR will
not only mitigate the impacts of the Project but will provide additional capacity for existing and future
growth not related. to the Project.
9.7 Imvrovements to Transportation and Access to Resort. The Specific Plan provides
a Vehicular Circulation Plan and Pedestrian Circulation Plan. A number of improvements to the
existing transportation and circulation system have been incorporated into the project design to
enhance access to and egress from the Project area, and to provide convenient and pedestrian-oriented
circulation within the Project area. These improvements will remove some of the current Disneyland
traffic from the local streets. Impacts to local streets will be minimized by moving parking facilities
to locations more convenient to I-5 and by providing freeway on/off ramps that conveniently access
the parking facilities, The public parking facilities and pedestrian circulation systems will minimize
trip generation within the Commercial Recreation Area. These improvements will benefit all users of
the transportation system and improve overall levels of service in the area.
Certain of the transportation and circulation mitigation measures that have been
incorporated into or required as a condition of approval for the Project will accommodate baseline
traffic growth as well as mitigate the effects of the Project.
The Disneyland Resort will provide an extensive internal pedestrian circulation
system, including landscaped walkways, and electrical conveyance systems. The project will
accommodate a potential connection to the Orange County Fixed Guideway project and a potential
pedestrian bridge over Katella Avenue.
9,8 Air Oualitv Protection. Completion of The Disneyland Resort Project will result in
significant decreases in vehicle miles travelled (VMT), both by project cast and theme park guests
who visit from outside Southern California. In addition, Disney has conrefitted to target a 1.5
average vehicle ridership (AVR) for all cast trips, going well beyond the requirements of the South
Coast Air Quality Management District's Regulation XV.
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9.9 Provide Public Parkin~ Facilities. Two new public parking facilities will be
constructed at opposite sides of The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan area adjacent to 1-5 to receive
traffic from I-5 and to eliminate such traffic from local streets within the Commercial Recreation
Area. These public parking facilities will provide public parking for The Disneyland Resort, the
Anaheim Convention Center, and other day-uses within the Commercial Recreation Area.
9.10 Provide Affordable Housing,. The applicant has agreed to build or preserve, or
cause to be built or preserved, 500 affordable housing units in the City of Anaheim in connection
with the development of the Project. The applicant will give preference to family housing units. A
minimum of 40 percent of the units will serve "very low income households" and the remainder will
serve "low income households."
9.11 Improve Educational Pro~,rams. The Disneyland Resort will continue a series of
educational programs in cooperation with the local community and regional agencies and
organizations.
9.12 Deters Ne~,ative Impacts of No Project Alternative. As stated in Sections 5.2 and
6.0 of the EIR (Volume I), without the project, commercial properties in the Commercial Recreation
Area would continue to develop on a parcel-by-parcel basis or the existing developments would
remain. The piece-meal development that would occur, in conjunction with the loss of the substantial
municipal revenues that would be generated by the Project, would significantly detract from the
quality of life and the attractiveness of the area.
The analysis in the EIR of the No Project/No Development Alternative assumes that
the proposed Project would not be approved and primarily describes the conditions that would exist at
that specific point in time. Thus, it assumes that all of the land uses within the project area would
remain exactly as they are today. Therefore, none of the impacts of the proposed Project would
occur.
Under this alternative, however, there would be no capital investment or
improvements in the existing Disneyland theme park or in the surrounding area within the project site
boundaries. Moreover, under the existing economic climate, adequate public funds will not be
available for capital infrastructure improvements. The effects of halting improvements and investment
in the area may be severe. It must be noted that the future economic conditions under this Alternative
would be worse than the future conditions which are described under "Baseline Conditions and
Trends" in the Draft CRA Fiscal Analysis Summary "Fiscal Analysis", a draft of which was
presented in the April 28, 1993 Staff Report to the City Planning Commission as Attachment A. That
report describes the future fiscal contributions from the Commercial Recreation Area based upon two
pla,~ing assumptions: 1) The Disneyland Resort Project would not be implemented; and 2) some
continued growth and development within Disneyland and throughout the Commercial Recreation
Area would occur.
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In the absence of continued improvement and enhancement of the existing Disneyland
theme park and the surrounding area, it cannot be assumed that the enhancement of the Commercial
Recreation Area would continue. As noted in the Fiscal Analysis,
Maintaining and enhancing the CRA's net contribution to City funds will require an
aggressive, on-going effort by the City. The CRA's economy is subject to a number of
potentially adverse factors, including:
· Competition from other cities and tourist destinations
· Constantly changing trends in the convention, tourism and recreation markets
· Increasing demands on infrastructure and public facilities operations and
maintenance
As recognized in the General Plan, Disneyland is the major attraction around which
the Commercial Recreation Area wa formed; it has played and continues to play a substantial role in
the development of the Commercial Recreation Area. However, the continued enhancement and
improvement to the existing Disneyland theme park and Disneyland Hotel as well as to the other
commercial recreation uses within the Project area are essential to preserving the attractiveness of the
Commercial Recreation Area to tourists and visitors. Without continued improvement and
enhancement of the existing Disneyland theme park and the surrounding area, it is reasonable to
anticipate that the adverse factors identified in the Fiscal Analysis would begin to affect the
attractiveness of the theme park and the Commercial Recreation Area as a major tourist attraction and
would negatively impact Convention Center activity. The loss of substantial amounts of tourist
visitors to the Commercial Recreation Area and the loss of revenues from tourism would depress
further investment and improvement in areas beyond the immediate Project boundaries.
There are numerous examples of once-popular tourist areas which have experienced a
downward spiral. It is reasonable to assume that a halt in investment and improvement would result
in a loss of attractiveness and a decline in visitors, which would result in a further decline in the
visual attractiveness and deterioration in the infrastructure of the area.
9.13 Further the Purpose of the Commercial Recreation Area. The Disneyland Resort
will be constructed in the Commercial Recreation Area. The City identified the Commercial
Recreation Area as a "priority growth" area in its 1990 Economic Development Strategy Plan. The
conversion of Disneyland from a primarily one-day visitor resort into a world~class destination resort
will further the City's stated goal.
9.14 Maintain and Enhance Anaheim's Position as a World-Class Tourist Destination.
The expansion is made in response to the competitive nature of modern recreational opportunities, and
is calculated to keep the Anaheim area at the forefront in the tourism and recreational markets. The
Disneyland Resort will upgrade the current park into a top-flight, world-class destination resort. It
will maintain Anaheim's position as one of the country's premier vacation destinations, and establish
Anaheim as a world leader in the industry for decades to come. This enhanced status will inject
much needed revenues and job opportunities into the Anaheim area economy for decades.
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ATTACHMENT A
TABLE 3.3-16
WESTCOT MITIGATION PLAN
Location Description of Impruvement~
I. Project Design Features~
A. Streets
West Street Ball Road Overcrossing
West Street (Katella Avenue to Ball Road) Realignment and reconstruction
Freedmatt Way (Harbor Boulevard to Clememine Street: Widening
Clementinc Street to I-5)
Clementinc Street (Freedman Way to Katella Avenue) Widening
Walnut Street (Adjacent to strawberry field and median from Katella Widening
Avenue to Ball Road)
Cerritos Avenue (Walnut to Wes0 Realignment and reconstruction
B. Intersections
Ball Road/West Street/Disneyland Drive Complete redesign
Harbor Boulevard/Freethnan Way Complete redesign
Haster Street/Freedman Way Add 3rd through eastbound and westbound, 2nd leR-turu
eastbound
Clementinc Street/Freedman Way 3rd through eastbound and westbound, left-turn eastbound
and westbound, remove right-turn northbound, and left-turn
southbound. 2nd through northbound and southbound
Walnut Street/Cerritos Avenue (N) Realign
Walnut Street/Cerritos Avenue (S) Reconfigure
II. Miti~,ation Measures
Baseline Project
Anaheim Boulevard/Ball Road Add 2nd left-turn Add right-turn westbound
northbound, southbound
Euclid Street/Ball Road Add 2nd leP~-turn Add 2rid left-turn
northbound, southbound eastbound, remove right-
turn eastbound
Harbor Boulevard/Chapman Avenue Add 2nd left-turn Add 2nd left-turn
eastbound and westbound, northbound and southbound,
remove right-turn remove right-turn
eastbound and westbound southbound
Walnut Street/Ball Road Add eastbound through
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TABLE 3.3-16 (continued)
Location Description of Improvement.
III. Katella Avenue Smart Streetb'
Katella Avenue/West Street/Disneyland Drive Add right-turn westbound
Euclid Street/Katella Avenue Add 2nd left-turn eastbound, westbound
Harbor Boulevard/Katella Avenue Add right-turn southbound
Haster Street/Katella Avenue Add right-turn eastbound and westbound
IV. I-$ Improvements¢'
I-5 Southbound at West Street Mixed-flow offramp
V. The Disneyland Administration Building
Mitigation Plan
Anaheim Boulevard/Ball Road Add a westbound right-turn lane
West Street (N)/Ball Road Restripe/redesign the existing westbound right-turn lane to a
shared right-through lane.
Ball Road/DLAB Driveway Redesign the westbound left-turn lane to provide 150 feet of
dual lane storage or 250 feet of single lane storage and the
eastbound right-turn lane to provide 250 feet of storage.
Redesign the DLAB entrance driveway to provide three
inbound lanes and a minimum of two outbound lanes, with its
own parking entrance gate at approximately 150 feet south of
the intersection.
VI. South Parking Area
Clementinc Street/Katella Avenue South half-width of six lane arterial adjacent to applicant-
owned property plus eastbound right-turn only; dual left-turn
lanes eastbound and westbound.
Haster Street, south of KateIls Avenue West half-width of ultimate six lane arterial south of Katella
Avenue to the southern property line of the South Parking
Area, plus 150 foot right-turn only lane to right-in only
driveway at South Parking Area access.
Further improvements, if necessary, to maintain Clementinc
Street/Katella Avenue intersection at not worse than LOS D
shall be constructed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer,
a. Refer to Section 3.3.3, Project Design Features, for a more derailed description.
b. Eligible Katella Smart Street improvements are scheduled to be funded from Measure M.
c. Currently proposed as part of I-5 widening project.
d. Ultimate right-of-way and improvement details will be coordinated with the applicant and will be set forth in the final
improvement plans to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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THE DISNEYLAND RESORT EIR NO. 311
STATEMENT OF FINDINGS AND FACTS
DISNEYLAND ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Description of the Disneyland Administration Building.
The Final Environmental Impact Report (the "Final EIR") for The Disneyland Resort
(EIR No. 311, State Clearinghouse No. 91051055) identifies significant or potentially significant
environmental impacts which, prior to mitigation, may occur as a result of The Disneyland Resort
Project CProject"). The Project analyzed in EIR No. 311 includes the proposed Disneyland
Administration Building. The Disneyland Administration Building will be located near the Interstate 5
CI-5") Freeway on a 9-acre site. The site encompasses the vacant Global Van Lines site and the
existing North Service Area at-grade parking lot.
The Disneyland Administration Building will be five stories in height and will contain
approximately 475,000 square feet. A parking facility is included in the proposal; the parking facility
will provide 2,300 parking spaces for Disneyland administration or east members, vendors, and other
support personnel.
The Disneyland Administration Building will be constructed in two phases. The
initial 360,000 square feet of this building and associated parking will be constructed to accommodate
existing personnel and to serve the existing theme park. The remaining 115,000 square feet of
administration space and associated parking will be constructed in conjunction with the proposed
WESTCOT Center.
The City of Anaheim recognizes that if the Project is approved, construction of the
Disneyland Administration Building may proceed on a different time schedule than the development of
The Disneyland Resort. Therefore, the City of Anaheim has reviewed the EIR specifically as it
relates to the first phase of the Disneyland Administration Building and finds as stated herein.
2.0 DESCRIFrION OF CEOA FINDINGS AND STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS
The California Environmental Quality Act CCEQA") (Public Resources Code
Sections 21000-21177) and the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections
15000-15387) require that specific findings be made if a lead agency decides to approve a project
which will have significant impacts. Section 21081 of the California Public Resources Code states
that "no public agency shall approve or carry out a project for which an Environmental Impact Report
has been completed which identifies one or more significant effects thereof unless such public agency
makes one, or more, of the following findings..." The three findings are: (1) "Changes or
alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, such project which mitigate or avoid the
significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the completed Environmental Impact Report";
(2) such "changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency
and such changes have been adopted by such other agency, or can and should be adopted by such
other agency"; or O) Specific economic, social, or other considerations make infessible the
mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the environmental impact report. The State
CEQA Guidelines contain similar provisions. Cal. Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15091
(I992).
Attachment 1-A
The proposed Disneyland Administration Building will contribute to certain significant
impacts of The Disneyland Resort Project (the "Project"), which have been identified in The
Disneyland Resort E1R. Thus, in accordance with the provisions of CEQA and the State CEQA
Guidelines, the City of Anaheim hereby adopts these f'mdings.
3.0 PROPOSED CITY COUNCIL CERTIFICATION OF FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAl, IMPACT REPORT AND ADOPTION OF FINDINGS
The Anaheim City Council has certified Final ELR No. 311 as satisfying all the
requirements for the development of the Disneyland Administration Building as part of The
Disneyland Resort. Based upon the substantial evidence on the record, the City Council of the City
of Anaheim finds and declares as stated herein.
3.1 In conformance with CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines and the City of Anaheim CEQA
Guidelines, the City of Anaheim conducted an extensive environmental review of the
proposed Project, including the Disneyland Administration Building. The envirormaental
review process is described in Section 1.0 of the EIR (Volume VI-A).
3.2 The City of Anaheim is the "lead agency" for the Disneyland Administration Building. The
City Council finds that the EIR has been prepared in compliance with CEQA, the State CEQA
Guidelines, and the City of Anaheim Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA.
3.3 The Final EIR evaluates the following environmental issues: Land Use-Related Plans and
Policies; Land Use Compatibility; Transportation and Circulation; Air Quality; Noise; Earth
Resources - Geology, Soils Seismicity; Groundwater - Surface Hydrology; Construction
Impacts; Employment, Population and Housing; Public Services and Utilities (Fire Protection,
Police Protection, Schools, Solid Waste Disposal, Parks, Water Service, Wastewater/Sewer
Service, Storm Drains, Electricity, Natural Gas Service, Telephone Service, Television
Service/Reception); Hazardous Materials; Visual Resources and Aesthetics; Cultural
Resources; Energy. The EFR considered the significant unavoidable environmental effects, if
any, in each of these categories within Section 3.0 of Volume I. Additionally, the EIR
considered, in separate sections, the following issues: Cumulative Impacts; Alternatives to the
Proposed Project; The Relationship Between Local Short-Term Uses of the Environment and
the Maintenance and Enhancement of Long-Term Productivity; Significant Irreversible
Effects; and Growth-Inducing Impacts of the Project.
3.4 The City Council finds that the impacts of the Disneyland Administration Building have been
mitigated to the extent feasible by the Project Design Features and mitigation measures
identified in the EIR and in the Mitigation Monitoring Program. There are no significant,
unavoidable project-level impacts of the first phase of the Disneyland Administration Building.
Although impacts of the Disneyland Administration Building have been mitigated to the extent
feasible, the Disneyland Administration Building will contribute incrementally to comulative
impacts. It would be infeasible to further avoid, reduce, or mitigate any remaining significant
cumulative effects to which the Disneyland Administration Building contributes.
3.5 The City Council finds that the Final EIR provides objective information to assist the City
decision-makers and the public-at-large in their consideration of the environmental
consequences of the Project. The public review period provided all interested jurisdictions,
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agencies, private organizations, and individuals the opportunity to submit comments regarding
the DEIR and/or the Specific Plan. The Final EIR was prepared after the review period and
responds to comments raising substantive issues relative to the DEIR. The City of Anaheim
has reviewed the comments received and has determined that neither the comments received
nor the responses to such comments add significant new information regarding environmental
impacts to the DEIR. The City's decision-makers have based their actions on full appraisal of
all viewpoints, including all comments received up to the date of adoption of these findings,
concerning the environmental impacts identified and analyzed in the Final EIR.
3.6 The City Council certifies that it independently reviewed and analyzed the DEIR and that the
City circulated a DEIR which reflected its independent judgment.
3.7 The City Council certifies that the Final EIR reflects the independent judgment of the City of
Anaheim.
3.8 Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Disneyland
Administration Building which mitigate or avoid the significant environmental impacts
identified in the EIR and in Section 4.0 of these Findings.
3.9 CEQA requires the lead agency approving a project to adopt a mitigation monitoring program
for the changes to the project which it has adopted or made a condition of project approval in
order to ensure compliance with project implementation. The mitigation monitoring program,
included in the Final EIR as certified by the City Council, serves that function for the Final
EIR.
The Project Design features and Mitigation Measures which are relevant to the Disneyland
Administration Building are described in these Findings. The numerical references to Project
Design Features and Mitigation Measures in these Findings correspond to the identifying
numbers used in the Mitigation Monitoring Program.
3.10 No further environmental review will be required for the Disneyland Administration Building;
issuance of the building permit for the Disneyland Administration Building pursuant to The
Disneyland Resort Specific Plan is deemed to be a ministerial action.
3.11 Documents were incorporated by reference into the Final EIR pursuant to the State CEQA
Guidelines (Cal. Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15150), and are considered part of the
Final EIR as if set forth in full therein, and are considered part of the administrative record
for the Project. Copies of all these documents have been available at all times upon request at
the offices of the City of Anahe'ma Planning Department.
3.12 The City Council finds and declares that the Disneyland Administration Building is expected
to have a "lifetime" of unlimited nature, beginning when the Project is approved and running
forever into the future. There were no assumptions that the Project would have a limited
lifetime in the Final EIR, and the environmental effects of the Project were est'nnated based
on an unlimited lifetime.
3.13 The City Council finds and declares that the EIR analyzes the Disneyland Administration
Building in its full size and extent, including the offsite infrastructure and transportation
improvements described in the Final EIR.
3.14 Having received, reviewed and considered the above described information, as well as all
other information and documents in the record, the City Council hereby finds as stated in
these Findings.
4.0 EFFECTS DETERMINED TO BE NOT SIGNIFICANT OR MITIGATED TO A
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT LEVEL
4.1 Land Use * Related Plans and Politics
Findinv. s. The Disneyland Administration Building will not result in any significant
project-specific or cumulative impacts related to land use plans and policies.
4.1.2 Facts in Support of Findings. The Disneyland Administration Building will not
contribute to any significant impacts related to land use plans and policies. The building is consistent
with the Commercial Recreation designation of the City's General Plan and no General Plan
Amendment would be required to implement the Disneyland Administration Building. Furthermore,
no Amendment to the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways would be necessitated by the
construction of the Disneyland Administration Building.
The Disneyland Administration Building is consistent with the zoning regulations
provided in The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan. Under the existing zoning (the C-R Zone), the
Disneyland Administration Building would be a conditionally permitted use. Therefore, there would
not be a conflict with the City of Anaheim Zoning Code.
The Disneyland Administration Building will not have significant impacts on
transportation-related plans and policies. The applicant will be required to implement a
Transportation Demand Management Program for the Disneyland Administration Building consistent
with the City's Transportation Demand Management Ordinance, which was adopted to comply with
the County Congestion Management Plan. The Mitigation Monitoring Program identifies
transportation system improvements which will be required for the construction of the Disneyland
Administration Building. On a regional level, the EIR analyzes the relationship of The Disneyland
Resort Specific Plan with the 1991 Air Quality Management Plan, the Regional Mobility Plan and
the Regional Growth Management Plan, and concludes the Project is consistent with all three regional
plans; similarly, the Disneyland Administration Building would be in conformance with these plans.
As discussed in Section 3.3 of EIR, Volume I, The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan
provides for integration of the Project's transportaf~on and circulation improvements with the State of
California's project for the widening of I-5 ("I-5 widening projectW). The Disneyland Administration
Building will be accessed from Ball Road. Its implementation is not dependent on completion of the
I-5 widening project or other regional transportation system improvements.
The Disneyland Administration Building will be developed in accordance with the
requirements of The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan. See Project Design Feature 3.1~1.
Implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.1-1 of the Mitigation Monitoring Program will ensure
implementation of the applicable Project Design Feature. Implementation of Mitigation Measure
3.1-2 will ensure consistency with the Specific Plan.
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4.2 Land Use Compatibility
4.2.1 Fin~..~!j_qgl. No significant project-specific or cumulative land use compatibility impacts
will result from development of the Disneyland Administration Building.
4.2.2 Facts in Support of Findi~lgs. The Disneyland Administration Building will not
result in or contribute to significant land use compatibility impacts.
The Disneyland Administration Building will not result in any significant impacts
related to dislocation of land uses. Construction of the Disneyland Administration Building or its off-
site improvements will not require the dislocation of any agricultural or residential uses or operating
commercial facilities. The Global Van Lines building has already been demolished in accordance
with a valid demolition permit. Development of the Disneyland Administration Building will require
removal of facilities which are owned by the applicant.
The Disneyland Administration Building will not result in any significant impacts
related to compatibility with adjacent land uses. The effects of increased height, bulk and proximity
of the Disneyland Administration Building to uses along Ball Road will not be significant. The site is
not adjacent to residential uses. To the north of the site is Ball Road and existing commercial land
uses; to the east of the site is I-5. The existing Disneyland theme park back-of-house area adjoins the
southern and western boundaries of the site. The Administration Building will be compatible with
these uses.
The Disneyland Administration Building will be required to comply with applicable
provisions of The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan. Project Design Feature 3.2-1 requires the
applicant to submit documentation that the applicable project design features are in compliance with
all building setbacks, height standards, landscaping requirements, and design guidelines as specified in
Section 7.0 of Appendix B, The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan. Mitigation Measure 3.2-1 requires
the applicant to implement the Project Design Features or their environmental equivalent; the City of
Anaheim will ensure compliance through the Mitigation Monitoring Program.
4,3 Transportation and Circulation
4.3.1 Fin_.~lj_n~. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the
Disneyland Administration Building which mitigate or avoid its significant environmental effects. No
signif'~cant project-specific or cumulative effects will occur.
4.3.2 Facts in Support of Findings. The applicant will be required to implement and
administer a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program for all east, which will strive to
achieve an average vehicle ridership (AVR) goal of 1.5 persons per vehicle as required by law.
Implementation strategies and elements of the TDM program for cast and guest trips are described in
detail in the Mitigation Monitoring Program. See Project Design Feature 3.3-15. Based on the
analysis in the EIR, the City of Anaheim finds that the TDM Program, as presently defined, will
satisfy the City's TDM Program objectives. Implementation of the applicable Project Design Feature
is assured by Mitigation Measures 3.3-1. The City of Anaheim Planning Department will ensure
compliance through the mitigation monitoring process.
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The development of the first phase of the Disneyland Administration Building was
analyzed as part of the ErR; this analysis, as it relates to the Disneyland Administration Building, is
summarized in Appendix C to Volume VI-D of the ErR. The discussion of impacts which is
contained therein indicates that the Disneyland Administration Building will contribute to significant
impacts at the intersections of Anaheim Boulevard/Ball Road; mitigation measures have been
recommended which will reduce those impacts to below a level of significance. See Mitigation
Measure 3.3-9.
No other significant effects are identified; however, implementation of Mitigation
Measures 3.3-4 and 3.3-9 will accommodate traffic from the Disneyland Administration Building at
the realigned intersection of West Street/Ball Road and at the intersection of the driveway to the
Disneyland Administration Building and Ball Road.
Mitigation Measure 3.3-2 will ensure compliance with the City of Anaheim's Traffic
Signal Assessment Fee program. Implementation of the applicable provisions of Mitigation Measure
3.3-3 will provide adequate right-of-way and easements along the portions of Ball Road adjacent to
the Disneyland Administration Building and for street improvements related to the Disneyland
Administrative Building to allow the City of Anaheim to improve streets and make other circulation
improvements as planned.
The EIR demonstrates the consistency of the Project with the Congestion Management
Program ("CMP*). The Project's traffic impact analysis, including the effects of the Disneyland
Administration Building has been prepared and reviewed in accordance with the adopted Orange
County Congestion Management Program uniform data base, establishing consistency with the
methodology required by the ClVlP. Additionally, the impacts to existing levels of service on the
Congestion Management Program Highway System have been analyzed and have been determined to
be in conformance with the CMP uniform data base. With the implementation of the mitigation
measures which are required as conditions of approval for the Disneyland Administration Building, it
is found to create no impacts to the CMP Highway System. As a result, no deficient segments of the
CMP Highway System will result from the Disneyland Administration Building and, therefore, a
deficiency plan is not required.
The EIR analyzes the potential impacts on the transit system; development of the first
phase of the Disneyland Administration Building will not generate substantial new numbers of riders
or a need for additional transit service. No significant impacts will occur.
No significant impacts on traffic levels in or near residential neighborhoods or on
pedestrian circulation will occur.
4.4 Air Ouality
4.4.1 l~11di.~gl. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the
Disneyland Administration Building which mitigate or avoid the significant environmental effects
thereof, related to air quality.
4.4.2 Facts in Support of Findines. The analysis in the EIR was prepared in accordance
with the guidance prepared by the South Coast Air Quality Management District ("SCAQMD") in the
SCAOMD Air Ouality Handbook for Preparing Environmental Impact Reports (1987). The City of
Anaheim has considered the SCAQMD's thresholds of significance and has determined that they are
the appropriate criteria by which to measure the significance of the impacts.
The air quality impacts of the Disneyland Administration Building have been
substantially lessened to a less than significant level by Project Design Features and Mitigation
Measures which are recommended in the EIR and incorporated in the Disneyland Administration
Building. Project Design Feature 3.4-6 describes energy conservation measures which will reduce
utility emissions. Project Design Feature 3.4-8 describes the Transportation Demand Management
(TDM) program that will be implemented. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.4-1 will assure
implementation of the applicable Project Design Features.
Mobile source emissions associated with the Disneyland Administration Building will
not be significant. Phase one of the building will not generate new jobs; rather, existing jobs and
services will be consolidated in the building. Therefore, the trips associated with the building will be
replacement trips, not new trips. To some extent, it is reasonable to assume that the consolidation of
jobs and services will result in a net benefit because some vehicular trips between offices or other
employee vehicular trips would become unnecessary. Implementation of Project Design Feature 3.4-8
will ensure that an aggressive Transportation Demand Management Program will be implemented.
No significant impacts related to mobile source emissions will occur.
No significant localized impacts related to carbon monoxide (CO) have been identified
for the Project; since the CO emissions related to the Disneyland Administration Building will
constitute only a very small component of the Project emissions, no significant impacts of the
Disneyland Administration Building will occur.
The stationary source emissions of the Disneyland Administration Building would
constitute only a small fraction of the stationary source emissions of the Project. To the extent that
any stationary source emissions are created, according to SCAQMD rules, these emissions would
have to be offset. Stationary source emissions will be required to be fully offset prior to receiving
permits to operate from SCAQMD (SCAQMD Regulation XIII). Implementation of the Mitigation
Measure 3.4-2 will allow the City of Anaheim to monitor the conformance with offset emission
control requirements which will be enforced by the SCAQMD. For these reasons, no significant
impacts will occur.
The Project Utilities Analysis, Appendix I, Volume V of the EIR, indicates that
electrical usage for the Disneyland Administration Building would be approximately three percent of
the total electrical demand for WESTCOT Center. Therefore, emissions from projected utility usage
at the Disneyland Administration Building will only be a small percentage of utility emissions. The
utilities emissions related to the Disneyland Administration Building would be below the significance
thresholds described in the EIR.
Emissions from on-site service engines used at the Disneyland Administration Building
would be only a small fraction of the total emissions from such sources. The EIR supports the
conclusion that the total emissions from on-site service engines will not be significant; therefore, the
incremental emissions associated with the Disneyland Administration Building are not significant.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.4-5 will ensure that low emission paints and
coatings are utilized in the design and construction of the Disneyland Administration Building in
compliance with SCAQMD regulations.
Combined impacts related to emissions of SOx and PM~o from the Disneyland
Administration Building will not be significant, as they are not significant for the Project. Combined
impacts of CO, ROG and NOx emissions from the Disneyland Administration Building will not be
significant due to the small fraction of the total Project emissions represented by the Disneyland
Administration Building and the fact that no substantial new mobile source emissions will be
generated. No significant project-specific or cumulative impacts will occur.
The EIR also analyzes potential health risks associated with toxic emissions, based
upon a Health Risk Assessment (Appendix D-3 to the EIR). The evidence presented in the ErR
supports the conclusion that there will be no significant cancer risk and no risk of acute or chronic
non-cancer health effects from the Project; the Disneyland Administration Building would generate
only a very small fraction of such emissions. Therefore, the Disneyland Administration Building
would not generate any significant project-specific or cumulative impacts.
The EIR demonstrates the conformity of the proposed Project with the AQMP based
on the information contained in Appendix D-2 to the ErR. The Disneyland Administration Building
will not create new vehicular trips and will not generate new jobs. Therefore, the effects of the
Disneyland Administration Building will be insignificant and may result in a net benefit.
The ErR contains an extensive analysis of cumulative air quality impacts related to
regional air quality plans. The cumulative air quality impacts associated with the Project and
mitigation have already been considered in the 1991 AQMP, as demonstrated in the conformity
analysis appended to the Draft EIR; therefore, no significant cumulative impacts to regional air
quality plans are identified.
4.5 Noise
4.5.1 ~ndin~. No significant project-specific or cumulative noise impacts would occur.
4.5.2 Facts in Sul~port of Findinet. The ErR identifies an increase of 3 dBA in the traffic
noise as the generally accepted standard of significance. The City of Anaheim has considered this
information and has determined that this is the appropriate threshold of significance. No significant
project-specific or cumulative traffic noise impacts will result from the Disneyland Administration
Building due to the fact that the new trips generated by the Disneyland Administration Building, if
any, will constitute only a negligible increase in traffic noise.
There are no sensitive noise receptors adjacent to the site. The City of Anaheim has
adopted a Sound Pressure Level Ordinance. (Municipal Code Chapter 6.70). Noise levels allowed
by the Ordinance are deemed acceptable by the City of Anaheim. This Ordinance is enforced by the
City of Anaheim.
4.6 Earth Resources -Geologv. Soils and Seismicity
4.6.1 Findinns. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the
Disneyland Administration Building which mitigate or avoid the significant environmental effects
thereof, as identified in the EIR.
4.6.2 Facts in Support of Findings. The analysis in the EIR demonstrates that because of
the relatively high densities of the earth materials underlying the site, no significant impacts related to
settlement will occur; additionally, there is little potential for erosion to occur due to the relatively fiat
topography of the site.
The EIR also analyzes a number of potential issues related to seismicity but identifies
no significant impacts specific to the Disneyland Administration Building. There is no significant risk
related to ground stability, subsidence, liquefaction, ground rupture, tsunami or seiche damage. The
potential significant impacts on earth resources (geology, soils and seismicity) have been substantially
lessened to a less-than-significant level by implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.6-1 through
3.6-4.
4.7 Groundwater and Surface Hydrology
4.7.1 ~ndin~. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the
Disneyland Administration Building which mitigate or avoid the significant environmental effects
thereof, as identified in the EIR.
4.7.2 Facts in Support of Findings. The Project incorporates a number of Project Design
Features to avoid impacts to groundwater and surface hydrology. Project Design Feature 3.7-1 states
that to reduce the project's demand on potable water, the property owner/developer shall install water
lines onsite so that reclaimed water may be used for landscape irrigation and other purposes, if and
when it becomes available.
The Disneyland Administration Building will not have significant impacts on
groundwater and surface hydrology. Implementation of the Disneyland Administration Building will
result in increased landscaped area in comparison to the historical conditions on-site and will not
result in significant impacts.
The EIR demonstrates that no significant impacts associated with water quality
degradation will occur. The Disneyland Administration Building does not represent a potential hazard
to groundwater quality from contamination by hazardous materials. The Disneyland Administration
Building includes removal of the existing Disneyland theme park guest surface parking lots and
replacement with structured buildings, which will be a beneficial impact, as rainfall will occur on the
roof of this structure and will not come in contact with vehicles or contaminants on any other parking
level. Any other potential for impact of surface water quality from development of the Disneyland
Administration Building will not be significant.
No significant cumulative impacts will occur.
The potential significant impacts on groundwater and surface hydrology have been
substantially lessened to a less than significant level by the applicable mitigation measures.
Implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.7-1 will assure implementation of the applicable Project
Design Features identified in the EIR. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.74 will prevent
impacts to water quality. Implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.7-3 and 3.7-5 will ensure
implementation of an Irrigation Management Program designed to reduce water demand for
landscaping purposes, to the extent feasible and required. Additionally, Mitigation Measure 3.10.6-2,
described in Section 4.10.6 of these Findings, will substantially reduce demand for potable water by
water conservation efforts.
4.8 Construction Impacts
4.8.1 ~ndin~. Construction of the Disneyland Administration Building will not result in
significant construction impacts.
4.8.2 Facts in Support of Findines. As noted in Section 3.8 of the EIR, construction
impacts are generally short-term in nature and are not considered significant. It is anticipated that the
construction of the first phase of the Disneyland Administration Building would take approximately 18
months. During that time, only a short stretch of Ball Road and Anaheim Boulevard would undergo
off-site construction. Due to the limited nature of these impacts, both in time and in geographical
scope, the construction impacts of the Disneyland Administration Building are not significant.
Nevertheless, Project Design Feature 3.8-10 would allow construction and demolition waste to be
crushed and reused onsite.
Implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.8-2 and 3.8-3 will reduce potential impacts
associated with erosion and/or runoff during construction to below a level of significance.
Implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.84 and 3.8-6 will reduce potential air quality impacts from
demolition and construction activities. Implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.8-7, and 3.8-9 will
reduce potential impacts associated with noise from construction activities to below a level of
significance by ensuring compliance with the relevant municipal ordinance and by minimizing
significant noise levels from construction equipment. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.8-10
will reduce potential impacts associated with exposure of hazardous materials to a less than significant
level by ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Implementation of Mitigation
Measure 3.8-11 will assure that the applicant bears its fair share of the costs associated with
temporary traffic control services necessitated by construction activities.
4.9 Emnloyment. Pol}ulation and Housing
4.9.1 ~ndln~. The environmental effects related to employment, population and housing
have been determined to be less than significant.
4.9.2 Facts in Support of Findin}q. The first phase of the Disneyland Administration
Building will house existing personnel and administrative uses. Therefore, it will not generate
significant population, employment or housing impacts.
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4.10 Public Services and Utilities
4.10.1 Fire Protection
4.10.1.1 ]/].q.0.Jll~. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the
Project which mitigate or avoid the significant environmental effects thereof, as identified in the E1R.
4.10.1.2 Facts in Support of Findings. The existing services and capabilities of the
Disneyland Fire Department will be extended to serve the Disneyland Administration Building, as
provided in Project Design Feature 3.10.1-1. Nevertheless, significant impacts would occur. The
potential significant impacts on fire protection have been substantially lessened to a less than
significant level by the mitigation measures recommended in the EIR and incorporated into the Project
as conditions of approval. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.10.1-1 will assure implementation
of the applicable Project Design Feature.
Implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.10.1-2, 3.10.1-3, 3.10.1-4, 3.10.1-5 and
3.10.1-6 are standard mitigation measures which will substantially reduce or avoid impacts related to
the Fire Department's ability to adequately respond to potential structural fires by installation of a fire
hydrant system and sprinklers and preparation of a fire access plan.
Implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.10.1-9 and 3.10.1-10 will substantially
reduce or avoid potential impacts related to the Fire Department's ability to provide adequate
emergency and fire protection services by providing sufficient water pressure system for f~re
suppression and placement of emergency telephone numbers.
The mitigation measures identified in the EIR will substantially reduce the
contribution of the Disneyland Administration Building to significant cumulative impacts.
Additionally, the related projects considered in the analysis of cumulative impacts will be generally
subject to the same laws, regulations and policies which apply to the proposed project. It is
reasonable to assume that the City of Anaheim and other relevant jurisdictions will impose similar
mitigation requirements on the related projects, thereby eliminating the combined impacts from those
projects. Therefore, no significant cumulative impacts will occur.
4.10.2 Police Services
4.10.2.1 ]/l_q.OJll~. No project-specific or cumulative significant impacts to police services will
4.10.2.2 Facts in Support of Findings. The Disneyland Administration Building will house
existing personnel and administrative services for the existing theme park and will not generate a
significant increase in demand for police services. Implementation of the applicable provisions of
Mitigation Measure 3.10.2-5 will reduce potential impacts regarding safety issues by reviewing
Project building plans with the Police Department.
4.10.3 Solid Waste Disposal Service
4.10.3.1 ~ndinp_s. No significant project-specific or cumulative impacts related to solid waste
disposal will occur.
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4.10.3.2 Facts in Support of Findings. The Project's solid waste will be greatly reduced by
implementation of applicable Project Design Features identified in the EIR and the Mitigation
Monitoring Program. No significant impacts will occur.
As a project design feature (Project Design Feature 3.10.3-1), the existing solid waste
recycling and waste minimization practices at the Disneyland theme park shall be expanded as feasible
to serve the Disneyland Administration Building. Existing practices include: usage of recycled paper
products for stationery, letterhead, and packaging; recovery of materials such as aluminum and
cardboard; collection of office paper for recycling; collection of polystyrene (foam) cups for
recycling; and collection of glass, plastics, kitchen grease, laser printer toner cartridges, oil, batteries,
and scrap metal for recycling or recovery. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.10.3-1 will
assure implementation of the applicable Project Design Feature which was assumed in the analysis.
4.10.4 P#rk4
4.10.4.1 ~ndin~. No significant project-level or cumulative impacts to parks will occur.
4.10.4.2 Facts in Support of Findings. Development of the first phase of the Disneyland
Administration Building will not generate new jobs. No significant project-level or cumulative
impacts have been identified.
4.10.5 Schools
4.10.5.1 ~ndin~. No significant impacts project-level or cumulative impacts to schools will
4.10.5.2 Facts in Support of Findings. The first phase of the Disneyland Administration
Building will not have direct impacts on school districts in terms of generating students because it
does not involve the construction of residential units. It will not result in indirect impacts because it
will not generate new jobs. Although the Disneyland Administration Building does not create
significant impacts, the applicant shall pay its statutory fees as required by Mitigation Measure
3.10.5-2.
4.10.6 Water Services
4.10.6.1 ~ndin~. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the
Project which mitigate or avoid the significant environmental effects thereof, as identified in the EIR.
No significant project-specific or cumulative impacts will occur.
4.10.6.2 Facts in Support of Findings. The Disneyland Administration Building will
implement Project Design Feature 3.10.6-1, which requires installation of piping onsite to utilize
reclaimed water when it is available from the County Sanitation District of Orange County (CSDOC).
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.10.6-1 will assure implementation of the applicable Project
Design Features which were assumed in the environmental analysis. Implementation of Mitigation
Measures 3.10.6-2 and 3.10.6-3 will address the impact by instituting water conservation measures
which are adequate to reduce water consumption to a less-than-significant level. Implementation of
Mitigation Measure 3.10.64 will ensure that adequate water system capacity will be provided. No
significant project-specific or cumulative impacts will occur.
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4.10.7 Wastewater/Sewer Service
4.10.7.1 n~..qlliflpd. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the
Project which mitigate or avoid the significant environmental effects thereof, as identified in the EIR.
No significant project-specific or cumulative impacts will occur.
4.10.7.2 Facts in SupDort of Findines. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.10.7-2, will
provide an adequate wastewater sewer system and reduce potential impacts to a less-than-significant
level. The project will not contribute to significant cumulative impacts.
4.10.8 Storm Drains
4.10.8.1 n~.p.0.i_qg~. No significant project-specific or cumulative impacts on storm drains will
Occur.
4.10.8.2 Facts in Support of Findings. The analysis of the Disneyland Administration
Building, as proposed, indicates that the development of the building will not change historic drainage
patterns or flows. No significant project-specific or cumulative effects will occur.
4.10.9 E._~glEigiLY
4.10.9.1 Eh10J.o.g~. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the
Disneyland Administration Building which mitigate or avoid the significant environmental effects
thereof, as identified in the EIR.
4.10.9.2 Facts in Support of Findings. Project Design Feature 3.10.9-2 states that in order to
conserve energy, The Disneyland Resort shall implement energy saving practices in compliance with
Title 10. The potential significant impacts on electrical services have been substantially lessened to a
less than significant level by the mitigation measures recommended in the EIR and incorporated into
the Project as conditions of approval. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.10.9-1 will assure
implementation of the applicable Project Design Feature which was assumed in the environmental
analysis. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.10.9-2 will substantially reduce potential electricity
consumption impacts to a less than significant level by reducing potential consumption impacts
through energy conservation. The mitigation measures identified in the EIR will substantially reduce
the Project's contribution to significant cumulative impacts.
4.10.10 Natural GItq Service
4.10.10.1 F_la0lI!~. No significant project-specific or cumulative impacts related to natural gas
service will occur.
4.10.10.2 Facts in Support of Findings. Although the Disneyland Administration Building will
increase demand for natural gas over existing usage levels, no significant impacts will occur. Natural
gas is in plentiful supply, and natural gas usage does not generate significant environmental effects.
Nevertheless, the EIR identifies Mitigation Measures 3.10.10-1 and 3.10.10-2 to reduce consumption
and to enhance natural gas service.
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4.10.11 Telephone Servico.
4.10.11.1 ~ndin~. No project-specific or cumulative significant impacts to telephone service
have been identified.
4.10.11.2 Facts in Support of Findin%~. The Disneyland Administration Building will increase
demand on the telephone service system and may generate demand for fiber optic service. Provision
of adequate telephone service will not generate significant environmental effects. The service
supplier, Pacific Bell, has indicated that it can adequately serve the Project.
4.10.12 Television Service/Reception
4.10.12.1 _~_I!.~lifl~. No significant project-specific or cumulative impacts to television
service/reception will occur.
4.10.12.2 Facts in Support of Findings. Due to the size and location of the Disneyland
Administration Building, it will not cause significant impacts.
4.11 Hazardous Materials
4.11.1 Findin~.s. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the
Project which mitigate or avoid the significant environmental effects thereof, as identified in the EIR.
No significant project-specific or cumulative impacts will occur.
4.11.2 Facts in Support of Finding~. Project Design Feature 3.1 i-1 states the current
compliance efforts for hazardous materials utilized at the existing Disneyland theme park and
Disneyland Hotel, as described under Section 3.11.1.1. These shall be expanded to encompass the
Disneyland Administration Building to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Assuming implementation of the applicable Project Design Feature but prior to
mitigation, the Disneyland Administration Building would have significant impacts related to
hazardous materials if the property contains existing soil contamination or is affected by migration of
contamination from offsite locations. The analysis in the EIR supports the conclusion that the
potential hazardous materials impacts of significance have been substantially lessened to a level less
then significant by the applicable mitigation measures identified in the EIR and incorporated in the
Mitigation Monitoring Program for Disneyland Administration Building as conditions of approval.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.11-1 will assure implementation of the applicable Project
Design Feature which was assumed in the environmental analysis. Implementation of Mitigation
Measures 3.11-2, 3.11-3, 3.114, and 3.11-5 will ensure that proper precautions will be taken to
identify USTs and soil contamination from USTs and that all contamination will be adequately
remediated, as required. The mitigation measures identified in the EIR will substantially reduce the
Project's contribution to significant cumulative impacts. No significant cumulative impact will occur.
4.12 Visual Resouree~ and Aesthetics
4.12.1 ~__aJJ_q~. No significant project-specific or cumulative impacts are associated with
visual resources and aesthetics
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4.12.2 Facts in Support of Findings.
The analysis in the EIR demonstrates that the potential visual resource and aesthetics
impacts of the Disneyland Administration Building are not significant. Nevertheless, implementation
of Mitigation Measure 3.12-1 will assure implementation of the applicable provisions of Project
Design Feature 3.12-1, which was assumed in the environmental analysis. Implementation of
Mitigation Measures 3.12-2, 3.12-3 and 3.12-5 will reduce potential impacts related to screening of
undesirable equipment, landscape maintenance, and lighting sources to a less than significant level.
4.13 Cultural Resources
4.13.1 ]~iil.O~ga. No significant project-specific or cumulative impacts have been identified.
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which mitigate or
avoid any potential significant environmental effects thereof.
4.13.2 Facts in Support of Findines. Past surveys have uncovered no evidence of cultural
or prehistoric resources and no significant impacts are anticipated. The EIR erroneously stated that
the existing Disneyland theme park was a designated historical landmark; this error was corrected in
the Final EIR.
Based upon the research and analysis undertaken during preparation of the EIR, no
impacts to cultural, historic, or prehistoric resources are anticipated. However, Mitigation Measures
3.13-1 and 3.13-2 have nonetheless been incorporated into the Disneyland Administration Building to
minimize potential disturbance to as yet undiscovered resources that may be encountered during
development activity. The EIR analysis demonstrates that Mitigation Measures 3.13-1 and 3.13-2 will
eliminate the potential for any significant impacts to occur; these will be incorporated as conditions of
approval for the Project.
4.14 ~
4.14.1 Findines. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the
Project which mitigate or avoid any potential significant environmental effects thereof. No significant
project-specific or cumulative energy impacts will occur.
4.14.2 Facts in Support of Findings. The Disneyland Administration Building will not
result in a substantial increase in vehicular fuel consumption, because substantial number of new
vehicular trips will not be generated and will not result in significant project or cumulative impacts.
In addition, implementation of Mitigation Measure 3.14-2 will ensure the usage of fuel-efficient gas-
powered building equipment.
5.0 ALTERNATIVES
The No Project/No Development Alternative and the Alternative Site Alternative
analyzed in the EIR include alternatives to The Disneyland Administration Building.
5.1 No Project/No Development
5.1.1 Description of Alternatives. Section 5.0 of the EIR describes and discusses the No
Project/No Development Alternative. Under the No Project/No Development Alternative, the
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Disneyland Administration Building would not be developed; the existing conditions described in
Section 3.0 of the EIR would remain unchanged. Thus, construction and operation of the various
land uses within the Specific Plan area would not occur. The existing vacant lot and parking lot
would remain.
5.1.2 ~ndin~. Specific economic, social or other considerations make infeasible the No
Project Alternatives identified in the EIR.
5.1.3 Facts in Support of Findinus. As it relates to the Disneyland Administration
Building, this alternative is infeasible because there is a great need for administrative space to house
existing theme park east and administrative uses, which are currently located in various on and off-
site locations. Consolidation of these uses in the Disneyland Administration Building, adjacent to the
existing theme park, will allow a more efficient use of space and will allow east members to reduce
short vehicular trips between offices and the theme park. These are considered beneficial effects of
the Disneyland Administration Building. For all of the above reasons, the No Project Alternatives
has been rejected as infeasible.
5.2 Alternative Site
5.2.1 Description of Alternative.
Section 5.8 of the EIR describes the analysis undertaken to identify an alternative site
for environmental review and discusses the alternative site. Under this alternative the Disneyland
Administration Building would be built in Irwindale.
5.2.2 ~ndin~s. Specific economic, social or other considerations make infeasible the
Alternative Site Alternative identified in the EIR.
5.2.3 Facts in Support of Findings. In terms of the Disneyland Administration Building,
it would be illogical to consolidate the existing personnel of the Disneyland theme park at a site
located so far away from the existing theme park, since the first phase of the building is planned to
serve cast members who work at the existing Disneyland theme park. For these reasons, the
Alternative Site Alternative, as it relates to the Disneyland Administration Building, is rejected as
infeasible.
6.0 FINDINGS REGARDING OTHER CEOA CONSIDERATIONS
6.1 Relationship Between Local Short-Term Uses of the Environment and the
Maintenance and Enhancement of Long-Term Productivity. Development of the first phase of the
Disneyland Administration Building will allow personnel and administrative services for the existing
Disneyland theme park to be consolidated on-site, adjacent to the theme park. This would create a
visually cohesive and attractive administrative center. This development will not affect farmland or
open space. The City finds this facility to be a productive and acceptable use for this site.
6.2 Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes. Construction of the Disneyland
Administration Building will require the long-term commitment of natural resources and land.
However, no prime agricultural land would be converted to urban development for construction of the
Disneyland Administration Building. No significant irreversible environmental changes will occur.
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6.3 Growth-Inducing Impacts of the Proposed Action. Construction of phase one of
the Disneyland Administration Building will accommodate existing jobs and support for the existing
Disneyland theme park. There is no evidence of growth-inducement.
6.4 Significant and Unavoidable Direct Project Impacts. The Disneyland
Administration Building will not result in any significant, unavoidable project-level or cumulative
impacts.
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MITIGATION MONITORING PROG NO. 0067
(INCLUDING PROJECT DESIGN FEATURES) FOR
THE DISNEYLAND RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN
CEQA Action Environmental Impact Report No. 311 (Resolution No.: 93R-/07
Project Description General Plan Amendment No. 331 and Specific Plan No. 92-1 (including Zoning and Development Standards,
Design Guidelines, and a Public Facilities Plan).
Applicant The Walt Disney Company, 500 South Buena Vista Street, Burbank, California 91521.
Contact: Douglas M. Moreland, Disney Development Company.
Project Location The project site is located along the westerly side of Interstate 5 (1-5). Ball Road on the north and Katella
Avenue on the south are the major east-west thoroughfares crossing the Specific Plan area. Harbor Boulevard is
the main north-south thoroughfare running through the Specific Plan area. I-5 abuts the northeastern edge of
the project site.
Terms and Defmitioas
homla, enturminmem areas, in. real transpoOafion system.s, two.publi~ parking facilities and. the Sou~h Parking. Area in the Future E?ansion District. None of .~.e mi~gatio~ .measures.or. pmj~t design
p~limlnary and may be ~ubje~t to cha .nge. Such prehnunary plans for Phas~ 2 wal no~ be requ,red to p.~.wd¢ the. level of dct~d re~ulrc~, for the ~ase 1 plan~ prov, ided t~,at t~ .dc~.~lexl I~ aae z~p.l~rn~
Revised 6/15/934ismmp3a.wp
THE DISNEYLAND RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN 2
Timing Measure Responsible for Monitoring Completion
LAND USE-RELATED PLANS AND POLICIF~
Varies The applicant shall implement all project design features or The Planning Depactu~ent, in
their environmental equivalent. The City of Anaheim conjunction with any
Planning Department will ensure compliance through the appropriate agencies or City
mitigation monitoring process. (3.1-1) Departments, shall determine
the adequacy of any
proposed environmental
equivalent.
Prior to Issuance of Each Building plans shall be submitted by the property Planning Department,
Building Permit owner/developer and will be reviewed for consistency with Planning and Building
the Specific Plan. (3.1-2) Divisions
Prior to Approval of Each The proposed project shall be implemented based on the Planning Department,
Final Site Plan or Issuance of guidelines and standards in The Disneyland Resort Specific Planning Division
Each Building Permit, Plan, which includes zoning and development standards,
Whichever Occurs First design guidelines, and a Public Facilities Plan. All
development proposals within The Disneyland Resort Specific
Plan area must be consistent with The Disneyland Resort
Specific Plan and the City of Anaheim's General Plan, as
amended by the proposed project. (PDF 3.1-1)
LAND USE COMPATIBILITY
Varies The applicant shall implement all project design features or Refer to Note #7 on page 1.
their environmental equivalent. The City of Anaheim
Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process. (3.2-1)
Prior to Issuance of Each For parking facilities associated with the Hotel and Parking Planning Department,
Building Permit Districts, the property owner/developer shall submit plans Planning Division
detailing the sethacks for the parking structures and
landscaping plans which minimize compatibility impacts of
the parking facilities on surrounding areas, consistent with
Section 5.8 of the Specific Plan. (3.2-2)
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Prior to Approval of Each Applicant shall submit documentation that project design Planning Department,
Final Site Plan or Issuance of features are in compliance with all building setbacks, height Planning Division
Each Building Permit, standards, landscaping requirements, and design guidelines as
Whichever Occurs First specified in Section 7.0 of Appendix B, The Disneyland
Resort Specific Plan. (PDF 3.2-1)
TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION
Varies The applicant shall implement all project design features or Refer to Note #7 on page 1.
their environmental equivalent. The City of Anaheim
-Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process. (3.3-1)
Prior to Issuance of Each Appropriate traffic signal assessment fees shall be paid by the Planning Department,
Building Permit property owner/developer to the City of Anaheim in amounts Building Division, Public
determined by the City Council Resolution in effect at the Works/Engineering
time of issuance of the building permit or credit given for Department, Traffic
City-authorized improvements. (3.3-2) Engineering Division
Prior to Approval of the First The property owner/developer shall irrevocably offer for Planning Department,
Final Subdivision Map or dedication (with subordination of easements), including Planning Division; Public
Issuance of the First Building necessary construction easements, the ultimate rights-of-way Works/Engineering
Permit for Each Phase (as indicated in the General Plan Circulation Element, as Department, Development
(Excluding the Disneyland amended per GPA No. 331) for the following arterial Division; City Attorney's
Administration Building), highway/intersection half-sections adjacent to parcels under Office
Whichever Occurs First. its ownership to the City 6f Anaheim:
a. Katella Avenue (to ultimate 8-lane facility)
b. Walnut Street
c. West Street/Disneyland Drive
d. Ball Road
e. Harbor Boulevard
f. Freedman Way
g. Clementinc Street
h. Manchester Avenue
i. Cerritos Avenue
J. Haster Street
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Within 120 Days of Acquiring If, after the initial dedications, any additional parcels are Planning Department,
Properties Adjacent to Above- acquired by the applicant adjacent to the above-mentioned Planning Division; Public
Mentioned Arterial Highways/ arterial highway/intersection half-sections, the applicant shall Works/Engineering
intersection Half Sections notify the City in writing of said acquisition and the ultimate Department, Development
rights-of-way for said properties shall be irrevocably offered Division; City Attorney's
for dedication to the City of Anabeim. (3.3-3) Office
Prior to Issuance of Building The applicant shall provide a cast guard entrance 150' south Public Works/Engineering
Permit for the Disneyland of Ball Road at the entrance to the Disneyland Administration Department, Traffic
Administration Building; to be Building with three inbound and a minimum of two Engineering Division
implemented prior to final outbound lanes to minimize queuing onto Ball Road. (3.34)
building and zoning inspections
for the Disneyland
Administration Building
Prior to approval of the First A phasing plan shall be submitted for review and approval to Public Works Engineering
Grading Plan for each phase of the appropriate City Engineer in Anaheim and/or Garden Department, Traffic
the Disneyland Resort Grove (for improvements within Garden Grove) Engineering Division
demonstrating how the improvements shown in Table 3.3-16,
as approved by the City Engineer, will be constructed.
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TABLE 3.3-16 (continued)
Location Description of Improvementd'
IlL Kateila Avenue Smart Streetb'
KateHa Avenue/West Street/Disneyland Drive Add right-turn westbound
Euclid Street/Katella Avenue Add 2nd left-turn eastbound, westbound
Harbor Boulevard/Katella Avenue Add right-turn southbound
Haster Street/Katella Avenue Add right-turn eastbound and westbound
IV. I-5 improvementsc'
I-5 Southbound at West Street Mixed-flow offramp
V. The Disneyland Administration Building
Miti,,ation Plan
Anaheim Boulevard/Ball Road Add a westbound right-turn lane
West Street (N)/Ball Road Restripe/redesign the existing westbound right-turn lane
to a shared right-through lane.
Ball Road/DLAB Driveway Redesign the westbound left-turn lane to provide 150 feet
of dual lane storage or 250 feet of single lane storage and
the eastbound right-turn lane to provide 250 feet of
storage.
Redesign the DLAB entrance driveway to provide three
inbound lanes and a minimum of two outbound lanes,
with its own parking entrance gate at approximately 150
feet south of the intersection.
VI. South Parking Area
Clementinc Street/Katella Avenue South half-width of six lane arterial adjacent to applicant-
owned property plus eastbound right-turn only; dual left-
turn lanes eastbound and westbound.
Haster Street, south of Katella Avenue West half-width of ultimate six lane arterial south of
KateHa Avenue to the southern property line of the South
Parking Area, plus 150 foot right-turn only lane to right-in
only driveway at South Parking Area access.
Further improvements, if necessary, to maintain
Clementine Street/Katella Avenue intersection at not
worse than LOS D shall be constructed to the satisfaction
of the City Engineer.
a. Refer to Section 3.3.3, Project Design Features, for a more detailed description.
b. Eligible KateHa Smart Street improvements are scheduled to be funded from Measure M.
Currently proposed as part of I-5 widening project.
d. Ultimate right-of-way and improvement details will be coordinated with the applicant and will be set forth in the final
improvement plans to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
TABLE 3.3-16
WESTCOT MITIGATION PLAN
Location Description of Improvementd'
I. l'roiect Design Features~'
A. Streets
West Street Ball Road Overcrossing
West Street (KateHa Avenue to Ball Road) Realignment and reconstruction
Freedman Way (Harbor Boulevard to Clementine Street: Widening
Clementine Street to I-5)
Clementine Street (Freedman Way to KateHa Avenue) Widening
Walnut Street (Adjacent to strawberry field and median Widening
from Katella Avenue to Ball Road)
Cerritos Avenue (Walnut to West) Realignment and reconstruction
B. Intersections
Ball Road/West Street/Disneyland Drive Complete redesign
Harbor Boulevard/Freedman Way Complete redesign
Haster Street/Freedman Way Add 3rd through eastbound and westbound, 2nd left-turn
eastbound
Clementine Street/Freedman Way 3rd through eastbound and westbound, left-turn eastbound
and westbound, remove right-turn northbound, and left
turn southbound, 2nd through northbound and
southbound
Walnut Street/Cerritos Avenue (N) Realign
Walnut Street/Cerritos Avenue (S) Recomfigure
II. Miti~,ation Measures
Baseline Project
Anaheim Boulevard/Ball Road Add 2nd left-turn Add right-turn westbound
northbound, southbound
Euclid Street/Ball Road Add 2nd left-turn Add 2nd left-turn
northbound, southbound eastbound, remove right-
turn eastbound
Harbor Boulevard/Chapman Avenue Add 2nd left-turn Add 2nd left-turn
eastbound and westbound, northbound and
remove right-turn southbound, remove right-
eastbound and westbound turn southbound
Walnut Street/Ball Road Add eastbound through
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In accordance with the timing Excluding the Disney Administration Building, relocation of Public Works/Engineering
set forth in the phasing plan the SCE transmission lines and demolition, but including the Department, Traffic
South Parking Area, the applicant shall mitigate (through Engineering Department
constructing or paying the actual total costs for
consultant/contractor services for preliminary and final
engineering, soils analysis, right-of-way acquisition,
demolition, ralocation, construction and inspection, and other
related expenses) the traffic impacts of the WESTCOT Center
by implementing the improvements identified in Table 3.3-
16, as approved by the City Engineer, in accordance with the
phasing plan approved by the City Engineer.
If the City of Anaheim adopts a traffic impact fee, as
discussed in Section 3.3.1.3 of the EIR, funds collected
under this program with nexus to these improvements may be
used to reimburse the applicant for the portion of the baseline
improvements (as identified in Table 3.3-16) which exceed
the project share of the improvements. Improvements
otherwise funded by public sources prior to approval of the
Final Site Plan for each phase will be deleted from project
participation. (3.3~5)
In accordance with the The following improvements are required: Public Works/Engineering
Approved Phasing Plan Department, Traffic
· Add eastbound and westbound dual left-turn lanes and an Engineering Division
eastbound right-turn lane to the Clementine Street/Katella
Avenue intersection, with a storage length of 200 feet
accommodating six lanes on Katella Avenue with a 24~foot
wide median.
· Add a southbound right-turn pocket to the right-turn-in-
only entrance to the South Parking Area on Haster Street,
with a storage length of 150 feet; and, provide west half-
width of ultimate six lane arterial south of Katella Avenue
to the southern property line of the South Parking Area.
(3.3-8)
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In accordance with the The following improvements shall be required: Public Works/Engineering
Approved Phasing Plan for Department, Traffic
the Disneyland Administration · Add a westbound right-turn lane at Anaheim Engineering Division
Building Boulevard/Ball Road.
· Restripe existing leA-turn lane westbound to provide a
minimum of 150 feet of dual lane storage or a minimum
of 250 feet of single-lane storage at Ball Road/Disneyland
Administration Building driveway.
· Provide an eastbound right-turn pocket with 250 feet of
storage at Ball Road/Disneyland Administration building
driveway.
· Redesign the Disneyland Administration Building entrance
driveway to provide three inbound and a minimum of two
outbound lanes, with its own entrance gate located a
minimum of 150 feet south of the intersection at Ball
Road/Disneyland Administration Building driveway.
(3.3-9)
Access Improvements and Public Parking Facilities
Included in Project Design (Exhibits 3.2-2 and 3.2-3)
Prior to Issuance of the First Public Parking Facilities. 'Two new public parking facilities Public Works/Engineering
Building Permit for Phase II, will be constructed at opposite sides of The Disneyland Department, Design Division
the East Parking Area will be Resort Specific Plan area to receive traffic from the I-5. A
Constructed; Prior to Final minimum of 24,500 guest and east parking spaces will be
Building and Zoning provided. The West Parking Area will be oriented to receive
Inspections for the Westcot southbound I-5 traffic, and the East Parking Area will be
Theme Park, the West Parking oriented to receive northbound I-5 traffic. (PDF 3.3-1)
Area will be Constructed
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To be Shown on Street Improved Access. Access roads leading up to the parking Public Works/Engineering
Improvement Plans; to be facilities shall be sized to accommodate traffic at peak hours, Department, Design Division
Implemented Prior to Final thereby substantially reducing the likelihood of backups onto
Building and Zoning City streets and freeway ramps.
Inspections for each the East
and West Parking Structures All guest vehicles will enter and exit the West Parking Area
via the proposed extension of West Street/Disneyland Drive.
Cast access will enter and exit either at West
Street/Disneyland Drive or via a single access on Cerritos
Avenue with right-turn in and left-turn out only. No cast or
guest access or egress will occur from Walnut Street.
(PDF 3.3-2)
To be Shown on Street Speed Parking. Direct ramps to each level of the East and Public Works/Engineering
Improvement Plans; to be West Parking Area facilities will minimize internal circulation Department, Design Division
Implemented Prior to Final within the garages and accommodate the project's "speed
Building and Zoning parking" operation. (PDF 3.3-3*)
Inspections for each the East
and West Parking Structures;
and, on-going during project
operation
To be Shown on Street Conveyance Systems. In addition to an extensive network of Public Works/Engineering
Improvement Plans; to be landscaped pedestrian thoroughfares, conveyance systems will Department, Design Division
Implemented Prior to Final transport Disneyland Resort guests around the project.
Building and Zoning Inspection Elevated pedestrian way/people mover/moving sidewalk
for Each Parking Structure systems will transport guests from the East and West public
parking facilities to the Theme Park District. An expanded
monorail system shall move guests from the Hotel District to
the Theme Park District. Future connections may also be
provided to the Future Expansion District. (PDF 3.3-4)
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To be Shown on Street Theme Park Drop-Off Area. To provide access to the Public Works/Engineering
Improvement Plans; to be attractions in the Specific Plan area to people staying outside Department, Design Division
Implemented Prior to Final of The Disneyland Resort area, a bus and shuttle drop-off
Building and Zoning area will be located on Harbor Boulevard at Freedman Way,
Inspections for the WESTCOT or adjacent or internal to the East Public Parking Structure,
Theme Park or other accessible location in the Theme Park District, as
shown on Exhibit 4.4.2a of the Specific Plan. The types of
vehicles served at this facility may include public and private
passenger shuttles and buses. (PDF 3.3-5)
Roadway Improvements Included in Project Design
I-5 - West Street/Disneyland Drive Southbound Mixed Flow
Offrmno
To be Shown on Street ' A mixed-flow offramp currently proposed as part of the 1-5 Public Works/Engineering
Improvement Plans; to be widening project is planned from southbound I-5 to West Department, Design Division
Implemented Prior to the First Street/Disneyland Drive to replace the existing Ball Road
Final Building and Zoning offramp. Currently, this improvement is planned as part of
Inspections for the WESTCOT the I-5 widening project. However, it will be constructed
Theme Park prior to the Westcot Center Opening. (PDF 3.3-6)
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West Street/Disneyland Drive/Ball Road Overcrossing
(Exhibits 3.2-3 and 3.2-4)
To be Shown on Street To reduce congestion for vehicles entering the West Parking Public Works/Engineering
Improvement Plans; to be Area from 1-5, an overcrossing is planned at West Department, Design Division
Implemented Prior to Final Street/Disneyland Drive and Ball Road. The intersection of
Building and Zoning West Street and Ball Road shall be constructed with a two-
Inspections for the WESTCOT lane flyover over Ball Road as a project design feature. The
Theme Park overcrossing would take southbound I-5 traffic exiting at
West Street/Disneyland Drive over Ball Road, and then allow
convenient access to the entrance of the parking facility. The
design of the Ball Road overcrossing shall allow for the
potential future installation of an elevated ~slip ramp~
connecting the southbound West Street flyover over Ball
Road to the southbound elevated lanes of West
Street/Disneyland Drive as the lanes pass over the at-grade
parking structure entrance. The project design feature
includes the right-of-way for the potential slip-ramp. When
the Disneyland Resort exceeds 3,500 new project hotel
rooms, the elevated slip ramp may be constructed by the
City.
This overcrossing may be one-way inbound in the morning,
two-way during the afternoon, then one-way outbound during
the outbound peak. Access and egress points will be
provided both north and south of Ball Road. Both the HOV
ramp and the mixed-use off ramp at I-5 and West
Street/Disneyland Drive would have access to the
overcrossing. A full intersection at West Street/Disneyland
Drive will still be provided at grade. When the overcrossing
is one-way, counter-flow movements can be made along West
Street/Disneyland Drive. (PDF 3.3-7)
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Cerritos Avenue Realignment
To be Shown on Street With the development of the Hotel District, Cerritos Avenue Public Works/Engineering
Improvement Plans; to be between Walnut Street and West Street/Disneyland Drive will Department, Design Division
Implemented Prior to Final be moved approximately 1,000 to 1,100 feet to the north and
Building and Zoning Inspection will be renamed. The new roadway will be two lanes wide
for the WESTCOT Theme and will be designed to discourage access from or onto
Park Walnut Street. Southbound left turns will not be allowed at
the Walnut Street/Cerritos Avenue intersection. Westbound
Cerritos Avenue left turns at Walnut Street will not be
allowed. (PDF 3.3-11)
I-5-West Street/Disneyland Drive Southbound HOV Offramp
To be Shown on Street Caltrans' 1-5 Widening Project includes a new HOV offramp Caltrans; Public Works/
Improvement Plans; to be from southbound I-5 to West Street/Disneyland Drive. This Engineering Deparhnent,
Implemented by Caltrans in ramp would be built at the same time as the I-5 Widening Design Division
conjunction with the I-5 Project. The ramp will bring high occupancy vehicles
Widening Project. (The I-5 (HOVs) conveniently from the HOV lane in the median of
High Occupancy Vehicle I-5 to the West Parking Area. (PDF 3.3-12)
(HOV) Offramps are part of
Caltrans' I-5 Widening Project
and will be completed
independent of The Disneyland
Resort Project. The HOV
ramps were not assumed in the
analysis of traffic impacts of
the Westcot Center and are not
required as a condition of the
opening or operation of the
Westcot Center.)
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I-5/Freedman Way Northbound HOV Offramp
To be Shown on Street Caltrans' I-5 Widening Project includes a proposed HOV Caltrans; Public Works/
Improvement Plans; to be offramp connecting the northbound HOV lanes on I-5 to Engineering Department,
Implemented by Caltrans in Freedman Way and an undercrossing of Anaheim Boulevard Design Division
conjunction with the 1-5 to Freedman Way. This ramp will carry a substantial
Widening Project. (The I-5 number of vehicles to the East Parking Area and remove
High Occupancy Vehicle them from Harbor Boulevard and Katella Avenue.
(HOV) Offramps are part of
Caltrans' I-5 Widening Project This ramp (shown in Exhibit 3.2-2 of Volume I of the EIR)
and will be completed will allow northbound 1-5 traffic to access the parking facility
independent of The Disneyland conveniently from the freeway and also provide access for
Resort Project. The HOV other vehicles to Harbor Boulevard. It will improve the level
ramps were not assumed in the of service of the section of Katella Avenue crossing 1-5, as
analysis of traffic impacts of well as the intersections of Katella Avenue with Anaheim
the Westcot Center and are not Boulevard, Haster Street, Clementinc Street, and Harbor
required as a condition of the Boulevard. The ramp is discussed in detail in Appendix C-l,
opening or operation of the Volume III. (PDF 3.3-13)
Westcot Center.)
Intersection Improvements Included in Project Design
To be Shown on Street The following intersection improvements, which are assumed Public Works/Engineering
Improvement Plans; to be in the analysis of project traffic, will be implemented unless Departmeat, Design Division
Implemented Prior to Final otherwise indicated by the year 2000 (Opening of WESTCOT
Building and Zoning Inspection Center) as part of the project design that will enhance the
for the WESTCOT Theme overall performance of the surrounding circulation system:
Park
· Redesign and reconstruct the intersection of Ball
Road/West Streat/Disneyland Drive to include an
overcrossing.
· Redesign the Harbor Boulevard/Freedman Way
intersection by removing the entrance to the surface
parking lot and adding double left-turn lanes southbound.
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· At the intersection of Haster Street and Freedman Way,
add a third through lane eastbound and westbound and a
second left-tam lane eastbound, or equivalent
improvements as defined by Caltrans during the final
geometric design of the 1-5 interchange.
· At the intersection of Clementine Street and Freedman
Way, add the following improvements or equivalent
improvements as defined by Caltrans during the final
geometric design of the 1-5 interchange:
third through lanes eastbound and westbound
left-ram lanes eastbound and westbound
second through lanes northbound and southbound
left-ram lane southbound
remove right-turn lane northbound
· Reconfigure the Walnut Street/Cerritos Avenue
intersection.
· Reconfigure the West Street/Disneyland Drive/Cerritos
Avenue intersection to satisfaction of the City Engineer.
(PDF 3.3-14)
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Transportation Demand Management Program
Prior to Final Building and The need to minimize east vehicle trips to reduce congestion Southern California
Zoning Inspection for the and improve air quality, consistent with the goals of both the Association of Governments;
WESTCOT Theme Park; and, Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) of the South Coast South Coast Air Quality
on-going during project Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and with the Management District; Public
operation Regional Mobility Plan of the Southern California Works/Engineering
Association of Governments (SCAG), is recognized. The Department, Traffic
Disneyland Resort will implement and administer a Engineering Division
comprehensive Transportation Demand Management CI'DM)
program for all cast, which will strive to achieve an average
vehicle ridership (AVR) goal of 1.5 persons per vehicle and,
an average length of out-of-area guest stay of 1.72 days, by
2000.
At this point in project development, it is not possible to
predict precisely which programs and activities would be
most successful for The Disneyland Resort in meeting these
goals. In addition, applicant will review annually with the
City any changes to the TDM Program and the Program's
effectiveness toward achieving a 1.5 AVR. In consultation
with the SCAQMD, the City of Anaheim and other agencies,
and after analyzing the effectiveness of these items, The Walt
Disney Company will select specific programs for
implementation.
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Objectives of the TDM program are:
·Increase ridesharing and use of alternative transportation
modes by guests.
· Meet the cast 1.5 AVR target.
· Provide a menu of commute alternatives for The
Disneyland Resort cast, to reduce project-generated trips.
· Provide transportation Wlinkages' to existing and future
transportation modes (other than single-occupant vehicle
travel) for both The Disneyland Resort cast and guests.
Implementation strategies and elements of the TDM program
for cast and guest trips are described below.
Cast
Making a commitment to commute management and trip
reduction will become an integral part of the new-hire
training. A menu of TDM program strategies and elements
for both existing and future cast commute options would be
examined, including, but not limited to, the following:
·Onsitu Service. Onsite services, such as the food, retail,
and other services may be provided to the cast.
· Ridesharing. A computer listing of all cast members may
be developed for the purpose of providing a Wmatching" of
members with other cast members who live in the same
geographic areas and who could rideshare to The
Disneyland Resort.
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· Vanvooline. A computer listing of all cast members may
be developed for the purpose of matching numbers of cast
who live in g~ographic proximity to one another and could
comprise a vanpool to The Disneyland Resort.
· Transit Pass. Southern California Rapid Transit District
and Orange County Transportation Authority (including
comm~lter rail) passes may be promoted through financial
assistance and onsite sales to encourage east to use the
various transit and bus services to The Disneyland Resort
from throughout the region.
· Commuter Bus. As commuter HexpressN bus service
expands throughout the region, passes for use on these
lines may be provided for east members who choose to
use this service. Financial incentives will be provided.
· Shuttle Service. A computer listing of all east members
living in proximity to The Disneyland Resort may be
generated, and a local shutfie program will be offered to
encourage east members to travel to work by means other
than the automobile.
· Bicycling. A Disneyland Resort Bicycling Program may
be developed to offer a bicycling alternative to cast
members. Secure bicycle racks, lockers, and showers will
be provided as part of this program. Maps of bicycle
routes throughout the area would be provided to inform
potential bicyclists of these options.
· Rental Car Fleet. A 'fleet vehicleH program may be
developed to provide cast members who travel to work by
means other than an automobile with access to automobiles
in case of emergency, medical appointments, etc. This
service would help cast members use alternative modes of
transportation by ensuring that they would be able to have
personal transportation in the event of special
circumstances.
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· Guaranteed Ride Home Program. The program may
provide cast members who rideshare, or use transit or
other means of commuting to work, with a prearranged
ride home in a taxi, rental car, shuttle, or other vehicle, in
the event of emergencies during the work shift. In
essence, this program addresses the concerns of the cast
member who rideshares and might be stranded without a
vehicle in the event of an emergency.
· Housing Coordinator and Referral Program and Local
Hiring Efforts. Continue to provide referral service to
facilitate employees in finding housing and actively recruit
prospective employees residing within 30-minute commute
· Target Reduction of Longest Commute Trip. Design an
incentives program for ridesharing and other alternative
transportation modes to put highest priority on reduction
of longest employee commute trips.
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·Work Schedule
Staggered Shifts. The Disneyland Resort cast may
work different hours throughout the dally hours of
park operation. A thorough review of cast shifts
would be undertaken to provide the potential for east
shifts during nonpeak travel times, thus lessening peak
hour congestion.
Compressed Work Week. The Disneyland Resort may
review the possibility of developing a "compressed
work weekH program, which provides for fewer work
days but longer daily shills, as an option for east
members. This program would help eliminate certain
trips on certain days that would otherwise be generated
daily by The Disneyland Resort Cast.
Telecommuting. The Disneyland Resort employs a
variety of cast in different positions, east members
include clerical, office support, and administrative
members. The Disneyland Resort may explore the
possibility of a Htelecommuting~ program that would
link some of these east members to The Disneyland
Resort via electronic means (e.g., computer with
modem). This would help to eliminate certain trips
that would othexwiso be generated by a east member
who would otherwise physically need to be at The
Disneyland Resort.
· Work Environment/Fadlity Management
Parking Management. The Disneyland Resort may
develop a parking management program that provides
incentives to those who rideshare or use transit means
other than single-occupant auto to travel to work.
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Management Staff. The existing Disneyland theme
park transportation management staff may be expanded
onsite to accommodate new employees and to explore
relationships with adjacent employers to determine
whether joint efforts can lead to greater reductions in
VMT by project employees.
Amenities. Transit systems, transit shelters, bicycle
storage areas, and other amenities may be provided
with efficient parking management for cast and guests.
Access. Preferential access to high occupancy
vehicles and shuttles may be provided.
Delivery Management. Schedule deliveries in nonpeak
traffic congestion hours to the extent reasonably
practicable.
· Financial Incentives
In addition to the above items, certain financial incentives
will be integrated into The Disneyland Resort TDM program,
such as:
Financial Incentive for Ridesharing and/or Public
Transit. Currently, federal law provides tax-free
status for up to $60 per month per employee
contributions to employees who vanpool or use public
transit (including commuter rail and/or express bus
pools).
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Financial Incentive for Bicycling. Cast members may
be offered financial incentives for bicycling to work;
they would be provided with secure bicycle racks,
lockers, and showers.
Special HPremiumH for the Participation and
Promotion of Trip Reduction. Tickets/passes to
project theme parks and/or vacations could be offered
to employees who recruit other east members for
vanpool, carlx~l, or other Disney trip reduction
programs.
Delivery Management. Schedule deliveries in non-
peak traffic congestion hours to the extent reasonably
practicable.
· Guests
Even though visitors are estimated to average nearly four
persons per vehicle, additional programs and incentives could
and will be provided to encourage even more guest use of
ridesharing, transit, and other modes of travel to and from
The Disneyland Resort. The applicant is currently
developing a list of potential programs and is working with
the City of Anaheim and OCTA on the provision of
convenient linkages to other modes of transportation.
Marketing materials for The Disneyland Resort will describe
it as an #auto-freew zone with a range of transportation
amenities where cars are not needed. (PDF 3.3-15')
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Transportation Management Association
Prior to Final Building and Other measures to achieve trip reductions and other TDM Public Works/Engineering
Zoning Inspection for the program objectives will be explored, including the formation Department, Traffic
WESTCOT Theme Park of a Disneyland Resort Transportation Management Engineering Division
Association (TMA), or a Commercial-Recreation Area TMA.
To increase the likelihood of success of the TDM program,
cooperation among other groups and businesses who either
have existing TDM programs or have a need for TDM
· programming could be networked with east participants. By
expanding the number of participants in the various
program% more benefit in trip reduction is likely to be
achieved. The TMA would be responsible for matching cast
and guest commute services; marketing/promoting
ridesharing alternatives (i.e., vanpooling, bicycling, etc.);
and providing a "fair share" payment of local TDM programs
provided through the TMA. (PDF 3.3-17)
AIR QUALITY
Varies The applicant shall implement all project design features or Refer to Note #7 on page 1.
their environmental equivalent. The City of Anahe'un
Planning Depa~hnent will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process. (3.4-1)
Prior to Issuance of Each The property owner/developer shall comply with all South Coast Air Quality
Building Permit SCAQMD offseX regulations and implementation of Best Management District;
Available Control Technology (BACT) for all permitted new Planning Department,
and modified stationary sources. Copies of permits shall be Planning Division
given to the Planning Depath~ent. (3.4-2)
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Ongoing During Operation of The applicant shall implement the following measures to Public Works/Engineering
the WESTCOT Center reduce emissions: Department, Traffic
Engineering Division
1. To the extent practicable, schedule goods movements for
off-peak traffic hours.
2.Use clean fuel for attraction rides and other uses, as
practicable. (3.4-3*)
Prior to Issuance of the First The applicant shall submit a site and operations plan for this Planning Department,
Building Permit for the facility showing the location and configuration of the child Planning Division
WESTCOT Theme Park care facility and conformance with the Specific Plan.
Prior to Final Building and The applicant shall provide a child care facility within the
Zoning Inspections for the Theme Park District or Hotel District to accommodate up to
WESTCOT Theme Park 150 children of cast members. Said facility may be
constructed in the Theme Park District by right and will be
subject to the approval of a CUP if provided in the Hotel
District. (3.4-4)
Prior to Issuance of Each The property owner/developer shall submit evidence that low South Coast Air Quality
Building Permit emission paints and coatings are utilized in the design and Management District;
construction of buildings in compliance with AQMD Planning Department,
regulations. This information shall be denoted on the project Building Division
plans and specifications. 0.4-5)
Prior to Issuance of the First The following will be achieved: (1) the 1.5 AVR target fur South Coast Air Quality
Building Permit for the Future all cast and (2) the average length of the out-of-area guest Management District;
Expansion District, Excluding stay of 1.72 days, or a demonstration that the SCAG VMT Southern California
the South Parking Area; and, reduction targets have been met through other means. (3.4-6) Association of Governments;
Ongoing During Project Public Works/Engineering
Operation Department, Traffic
Engineering Division
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Prior to Final Building and The project has been designed to reduce dependence on the Public Works/Engineering
Zoning Inspection for the private automobile, which will reduce and avoid many of the Department, Traffic
WESTCOT Theme Park; and traffic-related emissions associated with the existing Engineering Division
Ongoing During Project Disneyland theme park, as well as those normally associated
Operation with hotels and day-use only special event activities. Guests
will be encouraged to park their cars and leave them for the
duration of their visits, thus eliminating the trips to
restaurants and sightseeing, or entertainment attractions
normally associated with vacation stays. Marketing efforts in
Southern California will promote The Disneyland Resort as a
mini-vacation site for Southland residents. (PDF 3.4-2*)
Prior to Final Building and A wide range of entertainment, lodging, retail and restaurant Planning Department,
Zoning Inspection for the attractions will be located within the project area and will be Planning Division
WESTCOT Theme Park linked by an extended electrically powered monorall system,
pedestrian ways/people movers/moving sidewalks to transport
visitors from parking facilities to The Disneyland Resort,
and/or pedestrian bridges, walkways and promenades.
Convenient walkway access within the Hotel District and
adjacent uses, such as the City of Anaheim Convention
Center, will also facilitate pedestrian trips by non-project
guests who will remain within the project area rather than use
automobiles to travel to restaurants and entertainment outside
of the area. (PDF 3.4-3)
In Accordance with The Disneyland Resort traffic will be accommodated, and Public Works/Engineering
Transportation and Circulation existing traffic conditions and circulation patterns will be Department, Traffic
Mitigation Measures improved through implementation of a transportation and Engineering Division
parking plan (for the parking structures, monorail and
pedestrian way/people mover/moving sidewalks) which
includes convenient access to parking facilities from the
freeway. {PDF 3.44)
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Prior to Issuance of Building The East and West public parking facilities will incorporate Public Works/Engineering
Permits for Each of the East the following design features, in addition to providing a crew Depas'haent, Traffic
and West Public Parking of east members, based on parking predictions, on each lot or Engineering Division
Facilities; Ongoing During facility level, to assist speed parking procedures:
Project Operation
1. Signage designed to enhance smooth traffic flows and
reduce traffic flows on each facility level.
2. Speed ramps which will take cars directly to the level that
has available spaces, thus eliminating circulation
movement and time involved with hunting for a space.
The speed parking striping and procedures currently used
at the Disneyland theme park parking lot will be adapted
to use within the parking structures and will be designed
to safely park 60 cars per minute. (Refer to Section 7.0,
Zoning and Development Standards, in the Disneyland
Resort Specific Plan.)
3. Ceiling clearances and lateral clearances, an open well
design, and enhanced lighting levels will eliminate the
enclosed feeling of a standard garage, which tends to slow
drivers. (PDF 3.4-5*)
Prior to Issuanco of Each Project design will incorporate the following energy-saving Utilities Department, Water
Building Permit features. This energy savings will also contribute to reduced and Electric Services
emissions:
1. Improved thermal integrity of structures and reduced
thermal load through use of automated time clocks or
occupant sensors.
2. Efficient heating and other appliances.
3. Incorporation of appropriate passive solar design.
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4. Proper sealing of buildings.
5. Use of drought-resistant landscaping wherever feasible to
reduce energy used in pumping and transporting water.
(PDF 3.4-6)
Prior to Final Building and There will be a special drop-off area on Harbor Boulevard at Public Work~/Engineering
Zoning Inspection for the Freedman Way, or internal or adjacent to the East Public Department, Traffic
WESTCOT Theme Park Parking Structure, or other accessible location, for shuffle Engineering Division
buses to help encourage use of buses by area visitors. (PDF
3.4-7)
Prior to Final Building and The applicant will implement a comprehensive and aggressive Public Works/Engineering
Zoning Inspections for the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program for all Department, Traffic
WESTCOT Theme Park; project employees, including those not presently covered by Engineering Division
Ongoing during Project SCAQMD Regulation xrv (because they do not arrive at
Operation work between 6 and 10 a.m.). (PDF 3.4-8*)
NOISE
Varies The applicant shall implement all project design features or Refer to Note #7 on page 1.
their environmental equivalent. The City of Anaheim
Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process. (3.5-1)
Ongoing During Project The applicant shall obtain (on an annual basis) a permit for Fire Department
Operation of the WESTCOT use of fireworks. 0.5-2') Planning Department, Code
Theme Park Enforcement Division
Prior to Issuance of Building Plans submiRed for the location of the amphitheater will Planning Department,
Permit for Amphitheater document that the facility is no closer than 2,000 feet from Building Division
the nearest existing residence. The design and orientation of
the amphitheater will be reviewed by a certified acoustical
engineer; the applicant shall submit a report, for review and
approval by the City, to ensure that noise from the
amphitheater does not exceed the noise levels established by
the City of Anaheim Sound Pressure Level Ordinance.
(3.5-3)
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Prior to Final Building and A Noise Monitoring Program prepared by a certified Planning Department,
Zoning Inspection for the acoustical engineer shall be submitted for review and Planning and Building
Amphitheater. approval. Divisions
Within 9 Months of The applicant shall submit the results of the Noise
Commencement of Monitoring Program conducted by a certified acoustical
Amphitheater Operations engineer to ensure that there are no violations of the Sound
Pressure Level Ordinance from amphitheater operations
outside The Disneyland Resort. If noise in excess of the
. Sound Pressure Level Ordinance is detected, the applicant
shall modify operations within three days to bring the
Amphitheater into conformance with the Sound Pressure
Level Ordinance. 0.5-4)
Prior to Approval of Each For hotels within the 70 CNEL contour from West Planning Department,
Final Site Plan; to be Streat/Disneyland Drive, the property owner/developer shall Building Division
Implemented Prior to Final submit a noise study prepared by a certified acoustical
Building and Zoning engineer identifying whether noise attenuation is required,
Inspections and defining any attenuation measures and specific
performance criteria, if any such measures are required to
comply with the Uniform Building Code. Ultimate noise
attenuation requirements, if any, shall depend on the final
locations of such buildings and noise-sensitive room/uses
inside the buildings. 0.5-5)
Prior to Issuance of ~ch For construction of the public parking facilities, South Planning Department,
Building Permit Parking Area facility, and any hotel parking facilities Building Division
adjacent to residential areas, plans shall document that the
driving surfaces shall be a textured surfaco to minimiTe tire
squeal noise, 0.545)
Ongoing During Project Engine noise from sweeping equipment used in the public Planning Department,
Operaions of the WESTCOT parking facilities, South Parking Area facilities and any hotel Building Division
Theme Park parking facilities adjacent to residential areas shall be
muffled. (3.5-7*)
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Prior to Issuance of Each For structures that are adjacent to residential areas, the Planning Department,
Building Permit; to be applicant shall ensure that all mechanical ventilation units are Building Division
Implemented Prior to Final shown on plans and installed in compliance with the Sound
Building and Zoning Pressure Level Ordinance. (3.5-8)
Inspections
Ongoing During Project Lower noise-producing fireworks displays will be used at Planning Department, Code
Operations WESTCOT Center to minimize noise from 11:00 p.m. Enforcement Division
fireworks shows to meet the noise levels in the City Of
Anaheim Sound Pressure Level Ordinance. (PDF 3.5-1')
Prior to Issuance of Building Noise from the west public parking facility adjacent to Planning Depa~ tment,
Permit for the West Public Walnut Street will be reduced by the provision of convenient Building Division
Parking Facility to be access to the parking facility, sound attenuation devices
Implemented Prior to Final 0ouvers and walls), the use of textured deck surfaces to
Building and Zoning Inspection reduce fire squealing, and tiering the parking facility in the
for the WESTCOT Theme West Parking Area above the third floor to provide greater
Park distance to the receptors. Noise from the West Public
Parking Facility adjacent to the Conestoga Hotel will be
reduced by the provision of sound attenuation louvers in the
openings on the north side of the structure adjacent to the
Conestoga Resort. (PDF 3.5-2)
SEISMICITY
Prior to Approval of Each The property owner/developer shall submit a thorough soils Public Works/Engineering
Grading Plan and geological report for the area to be graded, based on Department, Development
proposed grading and prepared by an engineering geologist Division
and geetechnical engineer. The report shall comply with
Title 17 of the Anaheim Municipal Code. (3.6-1)
Prior to Issuance of Each The property owner/developer shall submit for review and Planning Department,
Building Permit approval detailed foundation design information for the Building Division
subject buildings, prepared by a civil engineer, based on
recommendations by a geetechnical engineer. (3.6-2) ~
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Prior to Issuance of Each The property owner/developer shall submit a report prepared Planning Department,
Foundation Permit by a geotechnieal engineer for review and approval which Building Division
shall investigate the subject foundation excavations to
determine if soi~ layers are present immediately beneath the
footing site and to ensure that compressibility does not
underlie the footing. (3.6-3)
Prior to Issuance of Each The property owner/developer shall submit plans showing Planning Department,
Building Permit that the proposed structure has been analyzed for earthquake Building Division
loading and designed according to the most recent seismic
standards in the Uniform Building Code adopted by the City
of Anaheim. 0.64)
Ongoing During Project The property owner/developer shall coordinate earthquake Fire Departanent
Operations training with the Fire Depathnent for hotel staff and cast
members. (3.6-5*)
Prior to Issuance of Each For hotels, the property owner/developer shall submit an Fire Department
Building Permit earthquake emergency response plan for review and
approval. That plan shall require posted notices in all hotel
rooms on earthquake safety procedures. 0.6-6)
GROUNDWATER AND SURFACE ItYDROIX)GY
Varies The applicant shall implement all project design features or Refer to Note if7 on page 1.
their environmental equivalent. The City of Anaheim
Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process. (3.7-1)
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Prior to Approval of Phase I Excluding the Disneyland Administration Building, the Orange County
Grading Plan; to be property owner/developer shall submit a Master Drainage and Environmental Management
Implemented in Accordance Runoff Management Plan (MDRMP) for review and Agency; Regional Water
with the Phasing Plan approval. The Master Plan shall include, but not be limited Quality Control Board;
to, the following items: Caltrans; Public Works/
Engineering Department,
a. Backbone storm drain layout and pipe size, including Development Division
supporting hydrology and hydraulic calculations for storms
up to and including the 100-year storm.
b. A delineation of the improvements to be implemented for
control of project-generated drainage and runoff.
c. Detailed assessment of existing water quality, potential
water quality impacts, and a description of proposed
measures to maintain water quality to the extent required
by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) and its regulations, including the following:
1. Incorporation of structural and nonstructural City-
controlled Best Management Practices (lIMPs). BMPs
shall, to the extent permitted by law, include, but are not
limited to, containment of masonry and paint wastes on
the construction site; proper disposal of vehicle fuel and
maintenance wastes; disposal of trash and debris;
prohibiting water wash down of pavad areas (both during
and after construction unless allowed by the NPDES
permit); and education/training for conatruetion workers
on these practices. Engineering details, maintenance
procedures, and funding responsibilities of these BMPs
shall also be described.
2. Incorporation of measures to comply with applicable
actions to be identified by the RWQCB in eenformance
with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)
statewide water quality control plan for inland surface
waters, adopted April 11, 1991.
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3. Description of a water quality monitoring program to
monitor water quality during and subsequent to
construction and to evaluate the effectiveness of BMPs.
The water quality monitoring program shall identify: (1)
the person/agency responsible for implementing the
program, (2) sources of pollutants in runoff (e.g.,
nuisance flows from development areas, irrigation flows),
(3) specific types of pollutants expected in runoff that will
be monitored (e.g., total suspended solids, phosphorous,
lead), (4) water quality sampling stations that are
representative of runoff from the sources identified above,
(5) sampling program methodology, including devices to
be used and frequency and duration of sampling, (6)
method for evaluating data collected from a sampling
program, including threshold standards for determining
effectiveness of BMPs, and (7) additional measures, if
necessary, to increase the effectiveness of the BMPs to the
threshold standards identified in C(1) above. (3.7-2)
Prior to Issuance of Each The property owner/developar shall submit landscaping and Public Utilities, Water
Building Permit irrigation plans and an Irrigation Management Program to Services
integrate and phase the installation of streetscape landscaping
with the proposed construction schedule. This 'landscape plan
shall include a maintenance program to control the use of
fertilizers and pesticides, and an irrigation system designed to
minimize surface runoff and overwatering. Additionally:
a. The landscape plans shall be prepared and certified by a Parks, Recreation, and
licensed landscape architect. The landscape architect shall Community Services
submit plans in accordance with Anaheim's Landscape Department, Parks Division
Water Efficiency Ordinance and Guidelines.
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b. The Irrigation Management Program shall specify methods Utilities Department, Water
for monitoring the irrigation system and shall be designed Services; Planning
by an irrigation engineer (plans to be submitted in Department, Planning
accordance with the Specific Plan). The system shall Division
ensure that irrigation rates do not exceed the infiltration of
local soils and that the application of fertilizers and
pesticides do not exceed appropriate levels of frequencies.
e. The landscape and irrigation plans shall be developed to Utilities Department, Water
be consistent with the provisions of the Specific Plan, Services
which require that the maximum annual water allowance
for the project (excluding theme parks) not exceed 80
percent of the mean annual evapotranspirafion, or that the
landscape irrigation system include water-conserving
features such as low-flow irrigation heads, automatic
irrigation scheduling equipment, flow sensing controls,
rain sensors, soil moisture sensors, and other water-
conserving equipment. In addition, all irrigation systems
shall be designed so that they will function properly with
reclaimed water, if it should become available. 0.7-3)
Ongoing During Operation of The applicant shall provide for the following: cleaning of all Ma'mtenance Department
the WESTCOT Center paved areas not maintained by the City of Anaheim
including, but not limited to, private streets and parking lots
on not less than a monthly basis. Using water to clean
streods, parking lots, and other areas shall be allowed on a
periodic basis if allowed in the applicant's NPDES permit.
Nighfly washdown shall be allowed in the theme parks and,
where advisable to maintain safe and sanitary working
conditions, the back-of-house area, if allowed in the
applicant's and City's NPDES permit. Flushing debris,
residue, and sediment down the storm drains shall conform to
the applicant's NPDES requirements. Applicant agrees that
material deposited in City storm drains shall not be in
violation of the City's NPDES permit. (3.7-4*)
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Prior to Each Final Building The property owner/developer shall submit a Certificate of Planning DeparUnent,
and Zoning Inspection Substantial Completion, as described in the Specific Plan, Planning Division
which establishes that the landscape irrigation systems have
been installed as specified in the approved landscaping and
irrigation plans. (3.7-5)
To be Installed With Project To reduce the project's demand on potable water, the Utilities Department, Water
Water Mains to be Connected property owner/developer shall install water lines onsite so Services
if Reclaimed Water Becomes that reclaimed water may be used for landscape irrigation and
Available other purposes, if and when it becomes available. (PDF
3.7.1)
CONbwRUCTION IMPACTS
Varies The applicant shall implement all project design features or Refer to Note #7 on page 1.
their environmental equivalent. The City of Anaheim
Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process. (3.8-1)
Ongoing During Grading The property owner/developer shall implement standard Public Works/Engineering
Operations practices from all applicable codes and ordinances to prevent Department, Development
erosion. (3.8-2*) Division
Prior to Approval of Each The property owner/developer shall obtain required NPDES State Water Resources
Grading Plan construction storm permits from the State Water Resources Control Board; Public
Control Board, if applicable. Copies of the Notice of Intent Works/Engineering
or permits, as applicable, shall be submitted to the City Department, Development
Engineer. (3.8-3) Division
Ongoing During Construction The following measures will be followed by the property Planning Department,
owner/developer to reduce air quality impacts: Building Division; Public
Works/Engineering
a. Normal wetting procedures or other dust palliative Depath,ent, Development
measures shall be followed during earth-moving operations Division
to minimize fugitive dust emissions, in compliance with
the City of Anaheim Municipal Code.
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b. Roadways adjacent to the project shall be swept and
cleared of any spilled export material at least twice a day
to assist in minimizing fugitive dust; haul routes shall be
cleared as needed ff spills of material exported from the
project site occur.
e. Where practicable, heavy duty construction equipment
shall be kept onsite when not in operation to minimize
exhaust emissions assoeiatad with vchieles repetitionsly
entering and exiting the project site.
d. Trucks importing or exporting soil material and/or debris
shall be covered prior to entering public streets.
e. Manually irrigate or activate irrigation systems necessary
to water and maintain the vegetation as soon as planting is
completed.
f. Reduce traffic speeds on all unpaved road surfaces to 15
miles per hour or less.
g. Suspend all grading operations when wind speeds (as
instantaneous gust) exceed 25 miles per hour and during
second stage smog alerts.
h. The project will comply with the SCAQMD Rule 402,
which states that no dust impacts offsite are sufficient to
be called a nuisance, and SCAQMD Rule 403, which
restricts visible emissions from construction.
i. Use low emission mobile construction equipment (e.g.,
tractors, scrapers, dozers, etc.) where practicable.
j. Utilize existing power sources (e.g., power poles) or
clean-fuel generators rather than temporary power
generators, where practicable.
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k.Maintain construction equipment engines by keeping them
properly tuned.
1.Use low sulfur fuel for equipment, to the extent
practicable. (3.8-4*)
Prior to Approval of Each Other than for the Disneyland Administration Building or the Public Works/Engineering
Grading Plan (for Import/ relocation of the SCE transmission lines, the property Department, Traffic
Export Plan) and Prior to owner/developer shall submit Demolition and Import/Export Engineering Division
Issuance of Demolition Permit Plans. The plans shall include identification of offsite
(for Demolition Plan) locations for material export from the project and options for
disposal of excess material. These options may include
recycling of materials onsite, sale to a soil broker or
contractor, sale to a project in the vicinity or transport to an
environmentally cleared landfill, with attempts made to move
it within Grange County. The applicant shall offer reeyclable
building materials, such as asphalt or concrete for sale or
removal by private firms or public agencies for use in
construction of other projects, if not all can be reused on the
project site. (3.8-5)
Ongoing During Construction The property owner/developer shall implement the following Air Quality Management
to limit emissions from architectural coatings and asphalt District; Planning
usage: Depas tment, Building
Division
a.Use nonsolvent-based coatings on buildings, wherever
appropriate.
b.Use solvent-based coatings, where they are necessary, in
ways that minimize solvent emissions.
c.Encourage use of high-solid or water-based coatings.
(3.8-6*)
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Ongoing During Demolition Construction noise shall be limited by the property Planning Depa~h~ent,
and Construction owner/developer to 60 dBA along the property boundaries of Building Division
The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan area before 7:00 a.m.
and a~er 7:00 p.m. as governed by Chapter 6.7, Sound
Pressure Levels, of the Anaheim Municipal Code. (3.8-7*)
Prior to Issuance of Building For the parking facility in the West Parking Area or any Planning Department,
Permit parking structure in the Hotel District and the South Parking Building Division
Area, an 8-foot perimeter or portable construction barrier
along streets adjacent to construction areas, to be in place
during construction, shall be provided to minimize noise
impacts. (3.8-8)
Ongoing During Construction The property owner/developer shall ensure that all internal Planning Department,
combustion engines on construction equipment are fitted with Building Division
properly maintained mufflers. 0.8-9*)
Ongoing During Demolition In the event that hazardous waste, including asbastos, is Air Quality Management
and Construction discovered during site preparation or construction, the District for asbestos
property owner/developer shall ensure that the identified disposal; Orange County
hazardous waste and/or hazardous material are handled and Health Department for
disposed of in the manner specified by the State of California hazardous waste and material
Hazardous Substances Control Law (Health and Safety Code, disposal; Fire Departmere,
Division 20, Chapter 6.5), and according to the requirements Environmental Protection
of the California Administrative Code, Title 30, Chapter 22. Section for hazardous
0.8-10') materials/wastas from
underground storage tanks
Ongoing During Construction If Anaheim Police DeparUnent or Anaheim TMC personnel Police Department; Public
are required to provide temporary traffic control services, the Works/Engineering
property owner/developer shall reimburse the City, on a Department, Traffic
fairshare basis, if applicable, for reasonable costs associated Engineering Division; City
with such services. (3.8-11') Attorney's Office
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Prior to Issuance of the First Excluding permits for reloeation of the SCE transmission Public Works/Engineering
Demolition, Grading or lines, for the Disneyland Administration Building, or for Department, Traffic
Building Permit for Phase I, demolition related to relocafion of the SCE transmission lines Engineering Division
Whichever Occurs First as specified in the Phasing Plan and/or construction of the
Disneyland Administration Building, the applicant will
establish an ohsitc public information office (which is
conveniently and accessibly located) where construction
scheduling and phasing information will be available to the
public. The public infomarion office shall be open during
construction hours. A telephone "hotline" will be provided
to the community to allow members of the public to call the
office with questions or comments during business hours. At
least one liaison officer will be staffed at the office. The
liaison officer shall be available to answer questions from the
public and shall coordinate with the City of Anaheim, other
public agencies, and major developers in the area regarding
the coordination of construction activities and infrastructure
improvements. The City shall be provided with a monthly
summary of the calls received and follow-up actions.
(3.8-12')
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Prior to Issuance of the First Excluding the reloeation of SCE Transmission lines or the Public Works/Engineering
Building Permit for the Disneyland Administration Building, the applicant shall Department, Traffic
Disneyland Resort or, any submit a Traffic Mitigation and Construction Phasing and Engineering Division;
Other Timing Specifically Control Plan. To the extent that the following project design planning Department,
Provided in this Measure features (PDF 3.8-1 - 3.8-8) require the applicant to submit Planning Division
plans for construction of both Phase I and Phase 2 of the
development to be submitted simultaneously, it is understood
that such Phase 2 plans may be considered preliminary and
may be subject to change. Such preliminary plans for Phase
2 will not be required to provide the level of detail required
for the Phase 1 plans provided that more detailed Phase 2
plans will be submitted separately at a later time.
Nevertheless, such preliminary plans for Phase 2 shall
provide sufficient schematic or descriptive detail to ensure
that plans submitted for Phase 2 at a future time shall comply
with the provisions of this Mitigation Monitoring Program
and shall be compatible with the provisions of the Phase 1
plans. The Traffic Mitigation and Construction Phasing and
Control Plan shall identify the following:
a. A Construction Staging Area Plan showing the location
and size of the construction staging area. The Plan shall
also show how the staging area will be screened from
view in compliance with the City of Anaheim Municipal
Code. (PDF 3.8-1)
Prior to Approval of Grading b. A Construction Barrier Plan showing the location and
Plan or Issuance of Demolition types of barriers to be in place during gradin4l and
or Building Permits, construction. Said plan shall provide for all construction
Whichever Occurs First areas to be screened from view in compliance with the
City of Anaheim Municipal Code and shall include
provision for the type and height of the barriers to be
placed along all construction perimeters prior to the
commencement of demolition, site preparation or grading,
whichever occurs first. (PDF 3.8-2)
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Prior to Approval of Grading c. A Truck Route Plan identifying track routes along
Plan or Issuance of Demolition arterials, avoiding residential areas to the extent feasible
or Building Permit, Whichever and in compliance with the Sound Pressure Level
Occurs First; Implemented Ordinance. The Plan shall show conforlnanee with the
During Site Preparation and external noise limits for construction beO~een 7 p.m. and
Cometion 7 a.m. The Plan shall also prohibit construction traffic
on res'dential streets where improvements are not planned
and shall provide measures to ensure that truck drivers are
directed away from residential streets and travel on
approved routes only. Measures to assist in guiding truck
movement on the arterial roadway system include, but are
not limited to, provision of track route maps to track
drivers and placement of flagpersons and construction
signage at appropriate locations. The Truck Route Plan
shall provide for monitoring of street conditions and
potential repairing and/or repaving by property
owner/developer after completion of construction as
required by the City Engineer. (PDF 3.8-3)
Prior to Approval of Grading d. A Construction Traffic Management Plan which includes
Plan or Issuance of Demolition mechanisms to reduce construction-related traffic
or Building Permit, Whichever congestion which shall be implemented during grading and
Occurs First; Implemented construction, including, but not limited to, the following:
During Grading and
Construction 1. Configure construction parking to minimize onsite and
offsite traffic interference.
2. Minimize obstruction of through-traffic lanes.
3.Provide flagpersons to guide traffic, as determined in
the plan. (PDF 3.84)
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Prior to Approval of the First e. A Trip Reduction Plan (excluding the Disneyland
Grading Plan for Each Phase Administration Building and demolition for or relocation
of the SCE transmission lines) for construction crew
vehicles shall be prepared to reduce potential vehicle trips
on the road and identify parking locations for construction
employees and equipment. (PDF 3.8-5)
Prior to Issuanc~ of the First f. A Traffic Management Plan for phasing of roadway
Building Permit for Each improvements, specifying the sequencing of construction
Phase to do the following:
1. Coordinate scheduling with other planned construction
in the area, including the 1-5 widening project.
2. Coordinate scheduling with other Infrastructure
improvements to allow them to be facilitated
efficiently during roadway improvements, such as
sewer, storm drain, and water line improvements.
3. Oufiine procedures for any required traffic detours
during construction, including provision of tour bus
stops.
4. Phase each roadway improvement to allow access to
all existing businesses/residential areas. In some
instances this will require lane-by-lane renovation,
temporary bypass roads, or traffic reroutes.
5. Employ vertical shot'rag as often as possible. This
will minimize the amount of road surface that will be
disturbed at a given location.
6. Sequence the construction of each roadway
improvement to minimize disruption to residents and
businesses.
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7. Establish offsite parking and staging areas, where
practical and possible, to minirn'lze the impact to
existing level of service on adjacent roadways. These
offsite parking and staging areas will allow a
dispersion of traffic flow to noncritical areas and will
encourage bussing of construction workers from the
offsite areas to the construction sites. (PDF 3.845)
Prior to Issuance of the First g. Infrastructure Coordination Plan showing how the project
Building Permit improvement construction schedules and haul routes will
be coordinated with other areawide improvements. The
applicant shall coordinate with the Convention Center and
area hotels to ensure continued operations of these
facilities, as well as the continued operation of the existing
Disneyland theme park and Disneyland Hotel.
(PDF 3.8-7)
Prior to Approval of the First h. An Infrastructure Improvement Master Phasing Plan
Grading Plan for the containing (a) infrastmetore layout, lb) sizing, including
Disneyland Resort supporting calculations, and (¢) infrastructure construction
phasing. (PDF 3.8-8)
Ongoing During Project The applicant shall submit a quarterly update report showing Public Works/Engineering
Construction construction activities for the upcoming quarter which shall Department; Planning
include traffic mitigation and control planning and Department, Planning
consauction scheduling. (PDF 3.8-9) Division
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Ongoing During Construction To decrease solid waste resulting from the construction Public Works/Engineering
phases, asphalt and concrete which is demolished as a part of Department, Development
project demolition and construction may be crushed and Division
reused on the project site. (PDF 3.8-10')
Prior to Approval of Each The applicant shall show how the project will be in Public Works/Engineering
Grading Plan compliance with Traffic Mitigation and Construction Phasing Department, Traffic
and Control Plan. (PDF 3.8-11) Engineering Division;
Planning Depa,'tment,
Planning Division
EMPLOYMENT, POPULATION, AND HOUSING
Varies The applicant shall implement the project design feature Refer to Note #7 on page 1.
included herein or its environmental equivalent. The City of
Anaheim Planning Department will ensure compliance
through the mitigation monitoring process. (3.9-1')
Ongoing During Project The existing Disneyland theme park and Disneyland Hotel Planning Depaxtment,
Operations special employment programs such as summer employment Planning Division
for teachers and educational programs offering local high
schools students jobs will continue. The Walt Disney
Company will also aggressively recruit workers who are
already a part of the resident work force in the region.
Implementation of The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan will
further efforts in offering employment opportunities at
various socioeconomic levels. (PDF 3.9-1')
PUBLIC SERVICE AND UTILITIES - FIRB
Varies The applicant shall implement all project design features or Refer to Note #7 on page 1.
their environmental equivalent. The City of Anaheim
Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process. (3.10.1-1)
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Prior to Commencement of Onsite fire hydrants shall be installed and charged, as Fire Department
Structural Framing on Each required, by the property owner/developer. (3.10.1-2)
Parcel or Lot
Prior to Approval of Each The property owner/developer shall submit an emergency fire Fire Department
Grading Plan access plan to ensure that service to the site is in accordance
with Fire Department service requirements. (3.10.1-3)
Prior to Issuance of Each The property owner/developer shall submit a Construction Fire DeparUnent
Building Permit Fire Protection Plan which shall include detailed design plans
for accessibility of emergency fire equipment, fire hydrant
location, and any other construction features required by the
Fire Marshal. The property owner/developer shall be
responsible for securing facilities acceptable to the Fire
Depas~tment and hydrants shall be operational with required
fire flow. 0.10.14)
Prior to Issuance of Each Plans shall indicate that all buildings, exclusive of parking Fire Department
Building Permit; to be structures, shall have sprinklers installed by property
Implemented Prior to Each owner/developer in accordance with the Anaheim Municipal
Final Building and Zoning Code. (3.10.1-5)
Inspection
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Prior to Issuance of Each Hans shall be submitted to ensure that development is in Fire Depa~iment
Building Permit accordance with the City of Anaheim Fire Department
Standards, including:
a.Overhead clearance shall not be less than 14 feet for the
full width of access roads.
b. Bridges and underground structures to be used for Fire
DeparUnent access shall be designed to support Fire
Department vehicles weighing 75,000 pounds.
c. All underground tunnels shall have sprinklers. Water
supplies are required at the entrances. Standpipes shall
also be provided when determined to be necessary by the
Fire Depal.tment.
d. Adequate off-site public fire hydrants contiguous to the
Specific Plan area and onsite private fire hydrants shall be
provided by the property owner/developer. The precise
number, types, and locations of the hydrants shall be
determined during building permit review. Hydrants are
to be a maximum of 400 feet apart.
e. A Ininimum residual water pressure of 20 psi shall remain
in the water system. Plow rates for public parking
facilities shall be set at 1,000 to 1,500 gpm. (3.10.1-6)
Prior to Issuance of the First The property owner/developer shall enter into an agreement Fire Department; City
Building Permit in Phase H with the City of Anaheim to pay or cause to be paid its fair Attorney's Office
share of the funding for one additional fire inspector to
maintain adequate levels of service of ongoing fire inspection
of the Project and in the Commercial Recreation Area.
(3.10.1-7)
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Prior to Issnance of the First The EIR identifies the following equipment in connection Fire Depa,'tment; City
Building Permit for the with the Project, other development within the C-R Overlay Attorney's Office
WESTCOT Center, Excluding of The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan Area, and cumulative
Permits for Demolition, the development in the Commercial Recreation Area:
Relocation of the Exk~ting SCE
Transmission Lines or the · A vehicle equipped with specialty tools and equipment to
Construction of the Disneyland enable the Fire Department to provide heavy search and
Adwini~tration Building rescue response capability.
· A medical triage vehicle/trailer, equipped with sufficient
trauma dressings, medical supplies, stretchers, etc., to
handle 1,000 injured persons, and an appropriate storage
facility.
· One additional fire truck company.
· One additional paramedic company.
·Modifications to existing fire stations to accommodate the
additional fire units.
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To implement this requirement as it applies to the applicant,
the applicant shall provide or cause to be provided funding
for the following equipment:
· One fire track company;
· One paramedic company; and
· Modifications to existing fire stations to accommodate the
fire truck company and the paramedic company.
The applicant shall not be required to contribute to the
purchase of the other equipment identified in the DEIR
because the applicant has or will provide its own emergency
response equipment and personnel.
The City recognizes that these improvements will serve not
only the applicant but also other property owners/developers
in the Specific Plan area, the Commercial Recreation Area,
and the service area, each of which should contribute its
allocable share of the cost of the improvements. To
implement this requirement as it applies to other property
owners/developers in the Specific Plan area, the Commercial
Recreation Area, and the service area, the City shall, and
shall make appropriate arrangements with other public
agencies, if any, to reimburse the applicant to the extent that
its contributions for these improvements exceed the
applicant's allocable share of the cost. Such arrangements
shall include one or more of the following: (1) creation of
integrated financing districts; (2) entry into a reimbursement
agreement with the applicant; (3) creation of appropriate
community facilities districts, assessment districts, and/or the
use of similar public financing districts and/or mechanisms;
and (4) creation of such other mechanisms or districts as may
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be appropriate to provide for the reimbursement of these
costs. The determination of the allocable share of
improvement costs attributable to the applicant and other
property owners/developers, and reimbursement amounts,
shall be based on an apportionment of the costs of such
equipment and personnel among property owners/developers,
including the applicant, in the Specific Plan area, the
Commercial Recreation Area, or the otherwise defined
service area, as applicable, depending on the area served.
'(3.10.1-8)
Prior to Approval of Street The water supply system shall be designed by the property Fire Department; Public
Improvement Plans owner/developer to provide sufficient fire flow pressure and Utilities Depasiment, Water
storage for the proposed land use and fire protection in Services
accordance with Fire Depathaent requirements. (3.10.1-9)
Prior to Each Final Building The property owner/developer shall place emergency Fire Depathaent
and Zoning Inspection telephone service numbers in prominent locations as approved
by the Fire Department. (3.10.1-10)
Prior to Final Building and The existing services and capabilities of the Disneyland Fire Fire Depastment
Zoning Inspections for the Department shall be extended within The Disneyland Resort.
WESTCOT Theme Park; Existing services include preconstruction checks,
Ongoing During Project preinvestigation of fires and alarms, prap!annlng for fires and
Operation evacuations, fire prevention program activities, and
monitoring of pyrotechnics and special effects.
(PDF 3.10.1-1')
PUBLIC SERVICE AND UTILmES - POLICE
Varies The applicant shall implement all project design features or Refer to Note//7 on page 1.
their environmental equivalent. The City of Anaheim
planning DeparUnent will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process. (3.10.2-1)
Ongoing During Operation of The operator of the public parking facilities shall provide an Police Department
the WESTCOT Center adequate staff of private security officers for patrol and
surveillance of the facilities. (3.10.2-2')
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Prior to the Issuance of the The property owner/developer shall enter into an agreement Police Department, City
First Building Permit for the with the City of Anaheim to pay or cause to be paid its fair Attorney
WESTCOT Center (excluding share of the funding for police personnel and equipment
the Disneyland Administration necessary to meet the service needs of the Commercial
Building and the Relocation of Recreation Area. (3.10.2-3)
the SCE Transmission Lines)
Prior to Final Building and The applicant shall provide space within The Disneyland Police Department
Zoning Inspections for the Security Office, to support the Anaheim Police Department to
WESTCOT Theme Park the satisfaction of the Police Department, based on the
following criteria:
· During the design phase of the security area, a police
representative shall be kept informed of the plans for the
Security area.
·All facilities shall be within The Disneyland Resort
Security Office on a shared basis.
· Separate holding rooms for adult and juvenile offenders
shall be provided for the use of the Disneyland Security
Department.
· Additional private interview rooms shall be made available
for the shared use of the Anaheim Police Depa~huent and
the Disneyland Security Department, including adequate
areas for ohsitc storage needs and a common area for
computers. (3.10.24)
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Prior t~ Issuance of Each The Police Department shall review the safety measures Police Department
Building Permit for Parking incorporated into the building plans for the parking structures
Structures within the Specific Plan area to be submitted by the property
owner/developer. The security measures shall include the
following or other substitute security measures as may be
approved by the Police Department:
· For the West and East Public Parking Structure, closed
circuit television surveillance and recording equipment
shall be provided.
·For the hotel parking structures, closed circuit television
surveillance and recording equipment shall be provided.
· For the Disneyland Administration Building and the South
Parking Area (south of Kateila Avenue and west of Haster
Street), guarded entrance and exit gates shall be provided.
(3.10.2-5)
Ongoing During Operation of The applicant shall continue to provide anti-gang and Police Department
the WESTCOT Center substance abuse educational programs which are currently
provided for park security cast members. 0.10.2-6')
Ongoing During Operations The Disneyland Security Department shall be expanded to Police Department
provide equivalent levels of service to the entire Disneyland
Resort. These services will include initial response,
investigation, and report writing. Entry points to the theme
parks will be patrolled by the Disneyland Security
Department. (PDF 3.10.2-1')
Prior to Issuance of Each In the West and East Public Parking Structures and in the Police Department
Building Permit for Each hotel parking structures, closed circuit television monitoring
Parking Facility; to be and recording or other adequate security measures will be
Implemented Prior to Final used extensively. (PDF 3.10.2-2)
Building and Zoning
Inspections
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Ongoing During Project The applicant shall continue to provide and expand its Court Police Depa~hnent
Operation Liaison program to meet the needs of The Disneyland Resort.
(PDF 3.10.2-3')
PUBLIC SERVICE AND UTILITIES - SOLID WASTE
Varies The applicant shall implement all project design features or Refer to Note #7 on page 1.
their environmental equivalent. The City of Anaheim
Plmm~g Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process. (3.10.3-1)
Prior to Final Zoning and Excluding the relocation of SCE transmission lines, the Maintenance Department
Building Inspections Disneyland Administration Building and demolition, the
property owner/developer shall submit project plans to the
Director of Maintenance for review and approval to ensure
that the plans comply with AB 939, the Solid Waste
Reduction Act of 1989, as implemented by the City of
Anaheim, the County of Orange Integrated Waste
Management Plan, and the City of Anaheim Integrated Waste
Management Plan, administered by the Department of
Maintenance. (3.10.3-2)
Prior to Final Zoning and A solid waste management plan shall be submitted for review Maintenance Department;
Building Inspection; to be and approval by the applicant for The Disneyland Resort Fire Department,
Implemented During Operation theme parks to ensure that the project plans comply with AB Environmental Protection
of the Theme Parks 939, as administered by the City of Anaheim, and the Section (for hazardous
County's and City's Integrated Waste Management Plans. material disposal)
Waste management mitigation measures that shall be taken to
reduce solid waste generation shall include:
a.Detailing the locations and design of back-of-house
recycling facilities.
b.Complying with all Federal, State, and City regulations
for hazardous material disposal.
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c. Continuing participation in the City of Anaheim's
voluntary "Recycle Anaheim" program or other substitute
program as may be developed by the City.
In order to meet the requirements of the Solid Waste
Reduction Act of 1989 (AB 939), the applicant shall
implement numerous solid waste reduction program.~ at The
Disneyland Resort, including:
· Facilitating paper recycling by providing chutes or
convenient locations for sorting and recycling bins.
· Facilitating cardboard recycling (especially from retail
areas) by providing adequate space and centralized
locations for collection and baling.
· Facilitating glass recycling (especially from restaurants) by
providing adequate space for sorting and storing.
· Providing trash compactors for nonrecyclable materials
whenever feasible to reduce the total volume of solid
waste and the number of trips required for collection.
· Prohibition of curbside pick-up within The Disneyland
Resort. (3.10.3-3)
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Prior to Final Building and The existing solid waste recycling and waste minimization Maintenance Department
Zoning Inspections for the practices at the Disneyland theme park shall be expanded as
WESTCOT Theme Park; and feasible to serve The Disneyland Resort. Existing practices
continuing on an Ongoing include:
Basis During Project Operation
· Usage of recycled paper products for stationery,
letterhead, and packaging.
· Recovery of materials such as alnminum and cardboard.
· Collection of office paper for recycling.
· Collection of polystyrene (foam) cups for recycling.
· Collection of glass, plastics, kitchen grease, laser printer
toner cartridges, oil, batteries, and scrap metal for
recycling or recovery. (PDF 3.10.3-1)
PUBLIC SERVICE AND UTII,ri'!ES - PARK~
Varies The applicant shall implement all project design features or Refer to Note #7 on page 1.
their environmental equivalent. The City of ~Anaheim
Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
Mitigation Monitoring Pro. gram process. (3.10.4-1)
Prior to Issuance of the First The applicant shall enter into an agreement to pay the cost of Parks, Recreation, and
Building Permit for Phase I providing night lighting to two existing ballfields at one or Community Services
more existing City community parks complete with support Department, Parks Division;
amenities, including parking, security lighting, restrooms, City Attorney's Office
spectator seating, and drinking fountains. The applicant shall
enter into an agreement with the Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Department that delineates the
conditions under which payment for improvements will be
provided. (3.10.4-2)
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Prior to Final Building and Substantial area within The Disneyland Resort has been pJanning Department,
Zoning inspections for the designed to encourage utilization by pedestrians in a park-like Planning Division; Public
WESTCOT Theme Park setting li~king key areas of the project. The pedestrian Works/Engineering
amenities will include landscaped pedestrian walkways Department, Design Division
linking West Sweet/Disneyland Drive to Harbor Boulevard;
and a new entry plaza for the Disneyland and WESTCOT
theme parks where the Monorail and pedestrian ways/people
movers/moving sidewalks will drop off guests from the
parking facilities and hotels. (PDF 3.10.4-1)
Prior to Final Building and The applicant will provide an eating area, outside the paid Parks, Recreation, and
Zoning Inspections for the gates, easily accessible to park guests, within the Theme Park Community Services
WESTCOT Theme Park District for those who bring their own food. Design features Department, Parks Division
will include a 50-table layout with comparable spacing to
other theme park eating areas. Drinking fountains, security,
landscaping, lighting, vending machines, and nearby
restrooms/locker facilities will be provided. (PDF 3.10.4-2)
PUBLIC SERVICE AND U'IILITIF~ - SCHOOLS
Varies The applicant shall implement all project design features or Refer to Note/g7 on page 1.
their environmental equivalent. The City of Anaheim
Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process. (3.10.5-1)
Prior to IssuanCe of Each The property owner/developer shall provide proof that school Planning Department,
Building Permit impact fees have been paid consistent with State statute. Building Division
(3.10.5-2)
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Ongoing During Project The existing Disneyland theme park has developed and/or has Planning Department,
Operations engaged in a series of educational program~ in cooperation Plar~ning Division
with the local community and regional agencies and
organizations, designed to enhance and complement the
educational opportunities and experiences for the youth. The
10 educational programs that currently exist are indicated
below (see Section 3.10.5, Schools, for detailed information
regarding these programa):
1. The Disneyland Creativity Challenge Awards Program
2. Orange County Young Listeners Concerts
3. Junior Achievement (JA)
4. Work Exposure Day at Disneyland
5. Disney Magic Music Days
6. Job Search Strategy Class
7. 'Free From Drugs' Program
8. Job Training Opportunities
9. School Support Programs
10. ClF Champion Celebration
The applicant will continue these program~ and/or substitute
similar programn of equal importance. 0aDF3.10.5-1)
PUBLIC SERVICE AND UTIIA'I'I~:R - WAT!~R
Varies The applicant shall implement all project design features or Refer to Note g/on page 1.
their environmental equivalent. The City of Anaheim
Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process. (3.10.6-1)
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Prior to Issuance of Each Among the water conservation measures to be shown on Utilities Department, Water
Building Permit or Approval of plans and implemented by the property owner/developer (to Services; Parks, Recreation
Each Landscape Plan, the extent feasible within the Theme Park District) within the and Comm~lnity Service,
Whichever Occurs First; to be Specific Plan area include the following: Parks Division; Planning
Imple~nented Prior to Final Department, Building
Zoning and Building · Use of low-flow sprinkler heads in irrigation system. Division
Inspections; and, Continuing
on an Ongoing Basis During · Use of waterway re-circulation systems.
Project Operation
· Low-flow fittings, fixtures, and equipment, including low
flush toilets and urinals.
· Use of self-closing valves on drinking fountains.
· Use of reclaimed water for irrigation and washdown when
it becomes available.
· Continuation of the existing cooling tower recirculation
system.
· Use of efficient irrigation systems such as drip irrigation
and automatic systems which use moisture sensors.
· Low-flow shower heads in hotels.
· Water-efficient ice machines, dishwashers, clothes
washers, and other water-using appliances.
· Use of irrigation systems primarily at night when
evaporation rates are lowest.
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·Provide information to the public in conspicuous places
regarding water conservation.
·Use of water-conserving landscape plant materials
wherever feasible.
·Use of vacuum and other equipment to reduce the use of
water for washdown of exterior areas. (3.10.6-2)
Prior to Each Final Zoning and The property owner/developer shall submit a certified water Utilities Department, Water
Building Inspection audit for landscape irrigation systems. (3.10.6-3) Services
Prior to Issuance of the First The existing 12-'tach water ma'm between Ball Road and the Utilities Department, Water
Building Permit for the southeast comer of the Disneyland fidminlstration Building Services
Disneyland Administration site will be replaced by the applicant with a new 16-inch
Building; to be Implemented diameter main to the satisfaction of the Public Utilities
Prior to Final Building and Depaxhuent. (3.10.64)
Zoning Inspections for the
Disneyland Administration
Building
Prior to Issuance of the First For construction in the back-of-house area, excluding the Utilities Department, Water
Building Permit for Phase lI, Disneyland Adm'mistration Building, the existing 12-'tach Services; City Attorney's
Excluding Permits for the water main will be relocated by the applicant between the Office
Demolition or Relocation of southeast corner of the Disneyland Administration Building
the Existing SCE Transmission site and Harbor Boulevard north of Manchester Avenue with
Lines a new 16-inch diameter main to the satisfaction of the Public
Utilities Department. (3.10.6-5)
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Prior to lssuane~ of the First The applicant shall submit for review and approval an Utilities Department, Water
Building Permit for Phase II, engineering report and phasing plan demonstrating the Services; City Attorney's
Excluding Permits for incorporation of the following water system improvements Office
Demolition or the Relocation inw The Disneyland Resort. The applicant shall construct or
of the Existing SCE cause to be constructed the following improvements:
Transmi.qsion Lines; to be 0.10.6-6)
Implemented in Accordance
with the Approved Phasing a. The existing 8-inch-diameter pipe in Clementine Street
Plan from Katella Avenue to Fr~lman Way shall be replaced
by a 20-inch-diameter pipe.
b. The existing 10-inch-diameter pipe in Freedman Way from
Clementine Street to Harbor Boulevard shall be replaced
by a 20-inch-diameter pipe.
c. The existing 10-inch-diameter pipe in Harbor Boulevard
from Katella Avenue to Freedman Way shall be replaced
by a 20-inch-diameter pipe.
d. The 12-inch pipe in Katella Avenue from Harbor
Boulevard to Clementine Street shall be replaced by a 20-
inch-diameter pipe.
e. The existing 10-'mch-d'mmeter pipe in Harbor Boulevard
from Freedman Way to Harbor Boulevard north of
Manchester Avenue shall be replaced by a 16-inch-
diameter pipe.
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The City recogn'~zes that these improvements will serve not
only the applicant but also other property owners/developers
in the Specific Plan area, the Commercial Recreation Area,
and the service area, each of which should contribute its
alloeable share of the cost of these improvements. To
implement this requirement as it applies to other property
owners/developers in the Specific Plan area, the Commercial
Recreation Area, and the service area, the City shall,' and
shall make appropriate arrangements with other public
agencies, if any, to reimburse the applicant to the extent that
its contributions for these improvements exceed the
applicant's allocable share of the cost. Such arrangements
shall include one or more of the following: (1) creation of
imegrated financing districts; (2) entry into a reimbursement
agreement with the applicant; (3) creation of appropriate
community facilities districts, assessment districts, and/or use
of similar public financing districts and/or mechanisms; and
(4) creation of other such mechanisms or districts as may be
appropriate to provide for the reimbursement of these costs.
The determination of the allotable share of improvement
costs attributable to the applicant and other property
owners/developers, and reimbursement mounts, shall be
based on an apportionment of the costs of such improvements
among property owners/developers, including the applicant,
in the Specific Plan area, the Commercial Recreation Area,
or othexwise defined service area, as applicable, depending
on the area served.
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Prior to Issuance of the First The applicant shall submit for review and approval an UtUities Departmere, Water
Building Permit for Phase I, Engineering Report and Phasing Plan demonstrating the Services; City Attorney's
Excluding Permits for incorporation of a new water supply well at Clementine Office
Demolition or the Relocation Street and Freedman Way. (3.10.67)
of the Existing SCE
Transmission Lines
Prior to Final Building and The applicant shall compleXe the drilling of the new water
Zonin~ inspections for Phase 1 supply well at Clementine Street and Freedman Way.
(3.10.6-8)
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Prior to Final Building and The applicant shall construct or cause to be constructed the Utilities Department, Water
Zoning Inspections for the site improvements for the well at Clementinc Street and Services; City Attorney's
WESTCOT Theme Park Freedman Way. Office
The City recognizes that these improvements will serve not
only the applicant but also other property owners/developers
in the Specific Plan area, the Commercial Recreation Area,
and the service area, each of which should contribute its
allocable share of the cost of these improvements. To
implement this requirement as it applies to other property
owners/developers in the Specific Plan area, the Commercial
Recreation Area, and the service area, the City shall, and
shall make appropriate arrangements with other public
agencies, if any, to reimburse the applicant to the extent that
its contributions for these improvements exceed the
applicant's allocable share of the cost. Such arrangements
shall include one or more of the following: (1) creation of
integrated financing districts; (2) entry into a reimbursement
agreement with the applicant; (3) creation of appropriate
community facilities districts, assessment districts, and/or use
of similar public financing districts and/or mechanisms; and
(4) creation of other such Illechani~ms or districts as may be
appropriate to provide for the reimbursement of these costs.
The determination of the allocable share of improvement
costs attributable to the applicant ~ other property
owners/developers, and rehnbursement amounts, shall be
based on an apportionment of the costs of such improvements
among property owners/developers, including the applicant,
in the Specific Plan Area, the Commercial Recreation Area,
or otherwise defined service area, as applicable, depending
on the area served. (3.10.6-9)
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Prior to Each Final Building The Disneyland Resort will be developed with piping onsite Utilities Department, Water
and Zoning Inspection for the to use reclaimed water when it is available from the County Services
Disneyland Resort Sani~atinn District of Orange County (CSDOC), for use in
The Disneyland Resort waterways and for irrigation.
(PDF 3.10.6-1)
To be Shown on Street With development of The Disney/aud Re~rt, some street Utilities Department, Water
Improvement Plans; to be rights-of-way will be relocated, therefore requiring relocation Services
Implemented Prior to Street of the utilities. The following improvements are included in
Relocation or Final Building the development of The Disneyland Resort:
~ Zoning Inspecq. ions for the
WESTCOT Theme Park, · The existing 10-inch-diameter pipe in Cerritos Avenue
Whichever Occurs First between Walnut Street and West Street/Disneyland Drive
will be abandoned with the proposed rea/ignment of this
portion of Cerritos Avenue, and a new 12-ineh-diameter
pipe will be installed in the new Cerritos Avenue right-of-
way.
· The existing 12-ineh and 14-inch diameter pipes in West
Street/Disneyland Drive will be replaced with a 20-ineh
diameter pipe and relocat~.Al with the realignment of the
West Street/Disneyland Drive right-of-way..
· An onsite 12-ineh dual-feed water line through the
proposed WESTCOT Center from the proposed water line
in West Street/Disneyland Drive to the proposed water
line in Harbor Boulevard will be constructed. The dual-
feed system will ereate two means of water supply to any
point fed from this line and will ensure good fire flow
protection. (PDF 3.10.6-2)
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PUBLIC SERVICE AND UTILITH~-R -
WASTEWATER/SEWER
Varies The applicant shall implement all project design features or Refer to Note g7 on page 1.
their environmental equivalent. The City of Anaheim
Plannin~ Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process. 0.10.7-1)
Prior to Issuance of the First The applicant shall submit a report indicating that the Public Works/Engineering
Building Permit for the Administration Building will not increase the sewage flows to Department, Development
Disneyland Administration 'Ball Road beyond historic levels. The applicant will upgrade Division and Design
Building; to be Implemented or parallel the existing 10-inch diameter pipe in Winston Division
Prior to Final Building and Road from the Disneyland property line to West
Zoning Inspection for the Street/Disneyland Drive with an approximate 12-inch
Disneyland Administration diameter pipe. Additionally, an upgrade or parallel pipe to
Building the existing 10-inch diameter pipe in West Street between
Winston Road and Cerritos Avenue will be provided.
O. 10.7-2)
Prior to the First Final The applicant shall construct or cause to be construeted the Public Works/Engineering
Building and Zoning Inspection following improvements: Department, Design
for Phase II, Excluding Division; City Attorney's
Permits for Demolition or the · A City sewer main upgrade line or parallel sewer line to Office
Relocation of the Existing SCE the existing 24-inch sewer main in Katella Avenue, from
Transmission Lines the existing 27-inch District sewer line at Walnut Street or
Ninth Street to a point west of the I-5.
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· A sewer main replacement or parallel line in Harbor
Boulevard from Freedman Way to Katella Avenue.
The City recognizes that these improvements will serve not
only the applicant but also other property owners/developers
in the Specific Plan area, the Commercial Recreation Area,
and the service area, each of which should contribute its
allocable share of the cost of these improvements. To
implement this requirement as it applies to other property
owners/developers in the Specific Plan area, the Commercial
Recreation Area, and the service area, the City shall, and
shall make appropriate arrangements with other public
agencies, if any, to reimburse the applicant to the extent that
its contributions for these improvements exceed the
applicant's allocable share of the cost. Such arrangements
shall include one or more of the following: (1) creation of
integrated financing districts; (2) entry into a reimbursement
agreement with the applicant; 0) creation of appropriate
community facilities districts, assessment districts, and/or use
of similar public financing districts and/or mechanisms; and
(4) creation of other such mechanisms or districts as may be
appropriate to provide for the reimbursement of these costs.
The determination of the allocable share of improvement
costs attributable to the applicant and other property
owners/developers, and reimbursement mounts, shall be
based on an apportionment of the costs of such improvements
among property owners/developers, including the applicant,
in the Specific Plan area, the Commercial Recreation Area,
or otherwise defined service area, as applicable, depending
on the area served. (3.10.7-3) I
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To be Shown on Sweet With development of The Disneyland Resort, some street Public Works/Engineering
Improvements Plans; to be rights-of-way will be realigned, therefore requiring Department, Design Division
Implemented Prior to Final concurrent relocation of the sewer line to the proposed rights-
Building and Zoning Inspection of-way as follows:
for the WESTCOT Theme
Park · Reconstruction of the existing pipeline in West
street/Disneyland Drive when the street alignment is
implemented.
· Construction of a 15-inch to 21-inch pipeline in Cerritos
Avenue between West Street/Disneyland Drive and
Walnut Street when the existing street is abandoned and
relocated.
· Construction of a 12-inch pipeline in West Street/
Disneyland Drive from Winston Road to Cerritos Avenue.
(PDF 3.10.7-1)
PUBLIC SERVICE AND UTILITIES - STORM DRAINS
Varies The applicant shall implement all project design features or Refer to Note #7 on page 1.
their environmental equivalent. The City of Anaheim
Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process. (3.10.8-1)
Prior to Approval of Grading Excluding the relocation of the SCE transmission lines, the Public Works/Engineering
Plans; to be Constructed Prior construction of the Disneyland Administration Building or Department, Development
to Final Building and Zoning demolition, a detailed drainage study and plan that identifies Division
Inspections for the WESTCOT either no increase in area historic drainage flows and no
Theme Park changes in area historic drainage patterns, except as already
addressed through Project Design Features; or, that identifies
additional drainage improvements to meet multi-year storm
design frequency discharges for Phase I and Phase 1I
improvements and to protect property in the event of a 100-
year storm design frequency shall be submitted for review
and approval. (3.10.8-2)
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To be Shown on Street The applicant shall construct or cause to be constructed Public Works/Engineering
Improvement Plans; to be detention/retention facilities in the South Parking Area to Department, Development
Implemented Prior to the First ensure that the storm water runoff from the Future Epansion Division
Final Building and Zoning District does not increase area historic drainage flows and
Inspection for the South does not alter historic drainage patterns. (3.10.8-3)
Parking Area
To be Shown on Street If the proposed runoff will be discharging at or below area Public Works/Engineering
Improvement Plans; to be historic levels, and consistent with area historic patterns, The Department, Design Division
Implemented Prior to Final Disneyland Resort tributary to the Katella Avenue drainage
Building and Zoning basin will not be required to implement drainage main line
Inspections for the WESTCOT infrastructure improvements. Detention/retention facilities of
Theme Park storm runoff may be considered in the final design phase of
the overall public system; however, such proposed
detention/retention facilities must have maintenance
guarantees and would be required to meet strict design
criteria so that they may function properly in multi-year
storm design frequencies. (PDF 3.10.8-1)
To be Shown on Street Due to the proposed reloeation of the portion of Cerritos Public Works/Engineering
Improvement Plans; to be Avenue between Walnut Street and West Street/Disneyland Department, Design Division
Implemented Prior to Final Drive, the existing storm drain lines in this part of Cerritos
Building and Zoning Avenue will be abandoned. As part of the reconstruction of
Inspections for the WESTCOT Cerritos Avenue, a new storm drain line will be installed
Theme Park from West Street/Disneyland Drive within the new right-of-
way to Walnut Street, and then in existing right-of-way along
Walnut Street and Cerritos Avenue to the ABC Channel.
(PDF 3.10.8-2)
To be Shown on Street Due to the lowering of a portion of West StreeX/Disneyland Public Works/Engineering
Improvement Plans; to be Drive, a new storm drain line with a pump system shall be Department, Design Division
Implemented Prior to Final constructed to pump water from the sump area to the
Building and Zoning Inspection proposed Cerritos Avenue storm drain line. (PDF 3.10.8-3)
for the WESTCOT Theme
Park
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To be Shown on Street Storm drain laterals are required as part of normal street Public Works/Engineering
Improvement Plans; to be construction and are listed as follows: New storm drain Department, Design Division
Implemented Prior to Final laterals will be constructed in West Street/Disneyland Drive
Building and Zoning Inspection north of Katella Avenue to drain ranoff to Katella Avenue; in
for the WESTCOT Theme West Street/Disneyland Drive north of Cerritos Avenue to
Park drain ranoff to Cerritos Avenue; and, in Walnut Street south
of Cerritos Avenue to drain runoff to Katella Avenue. All
will be designed so that no additional runoff is directed to
Katolla Avenue or Ball Road. (PDF 3.10.84)
PUBLIC SERVICE AND UTILITIES - ELECTRICITY
Varies The applicant shall implement all project design features or Refer to Note//7 on page 1.
their environmental equivalent. The City of Anaheim
Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process. (3.10.9-1)
Prior to Issuance of Each The property owner/developer shall submit plans showing Utilities Department, Energy
Building Permit that each of the project's buildings will comply with the State Services
Energy Conservation Standards for New Residential and
Nonresidential Buildings (Title 24, Part 6, Article 2,
California Code of Regulations). (3.10.9-2)
Prior to Approval of the First Excluding the Disneyland Administration Building, the Utilities Department, Energy
Grading Plan for Phase II; to applicant shall enter into an agreement with the City of Services, City Attorney's
be Implemented Prior to Final Anaheim to determine if the power system for The Office
Building and Zoning Inspection Disneyland Resort will be public or private. A maximum
for the WESTCOT Theme 100 MVA substation will be constructed on The Disneyland
Park Resort property adjacent to the west side of Harbor
Boulevard or in the back-of-house area. This will be
sufficiem to accommodate the 21 MVA existing demand plus
a maxImum 76 MVA Disneyland Resort demand load. The
substation site shall comply with all City requirements for the
necessary installation and maintenance within or crossing
rights-of-way. (3.10.9-3)
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Prior to Issuance of Building A leak response/safety plan shall be submitted for review and Fire Depathuent
Permit for the Reloeation of approval and will include at a minimum the following
the SCE Transmission Line~ information:
a. Leak and spill procedure
b. Location of absorbent materials and containers
c. Storage and handling procedures
d. First aid measures
The plan shall outline the procedures for responding to a leak
or other events identified by the Fire Department. (3.10.9-4)
Prior to Final Building and The Southern California Edison transmission lin~s that cross Southern California Edison;
Zoning Inspection for the the existing Disneyland South Parking Lot will be relocated The Applicant
WESTCOT Theme Park underground and/or enclosed. (PDF 3.10.9-1)
Prior to Final Building and Coordinate with the Southern California Edison Company for Southern California Edison;
Zoning Inspection for the the relocation or undergrounding of transmission lines The Applicant
WESTCOT Theme Park presently crossing the existing Disneyland theme park
parking lot. (3.10.9-1a)
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Prior to Issuance of Each In order to conserve energy, The Disneyland Resort shall Utilities Department,
Building Permit; to be implement numerous energy saving practices in compliance Electrical Services
Implemented Prior to Each with Title 10, which may include the following:
Final Building and Zoning
Inspection · Consultation with the city energy-conservation experts for
assistance with energy-conservation design features.
· Use of high-efficiency air conditioning systems controlled
by a computerized management system including features
such as a variable air volume system, a 100-percent
outdoor air economizer cycle, sequential operation of air
conditioning equipment in accordanco with building
demands, isolation of air conditioning to any selected floor
or floors.
· Use of electric motors designed to conserve energy,
· Use of special lighting fixtures such as motion sensing
lightswitch devices and compact fluorescent fixtures in
place of incandescent lights.
· Use of T8 lamps and electronic ballasts. Metal hallide or
high-pressure sodium for outdoor lighting and parking
lots. (PDF 3.10.9-2)
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PUBLIC SERVICE AND UTILITIES - NATURAL GAS
Prior to Issuance of Each The property owner/developer shall submit plans which shall Utilities Department, Energy
Building Permit ensure that buildings are in conformance with the State Services
Energy Conservation Standards for nonresidential building
(Title 24, Part 6, Article 2, California Administrative Code).
(3.10.10-1)
Prior to Approval of Each The Southern California Gas Company has developed several Southern California Gas
Final Building and Zoning programs which are intended to assist in the selection of most Company; Utilities
Inspection energy-efficient water heaters and furnaces. The property Depath~ent, Energy Services
owner/developer shall implement a program, as required, to
reduce the demand on natural gas supplies. (3.10.10-2)
PUBLIC SERVICE AND UTILITIES - TELEVISION
Prior to Issuance of First Excluding the Disneyland Administration Building, a pre- Planning Department,
Building Permit; and, 6 project study of area television reception shall be undertaken Planning Division
Months After Topping Out for by the applicant to determine baseline conditions. After
the WESTCOT Center topping out for the WESTCOT Center, a second study of
area television reception shall be undertaken immediately by
the applicant. If the City of Anaheim determines that the
proposed project creates a significant impact on broadcast
television reception at local residences, a signal booster or
relay system shall be installed on the roof of the tallest
project building to restore broadcast television reception to its
original condition as soon as practicable. (3.10.12-1)
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Varies The applicant shall implement the project design features or Refer to Note #7 on page 1.
their environmental equivalent. The City of Anaheim
Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process. (3.11-1)
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Prior to Approval of the First Investigation for the presence of cryptic tanks using Orange County Health
Grading Plan or Issuance of geophysical methods shall be conducted in the subject area Department; Fire
the First Demolition Permit, for the property owner/developer by a qualified Department, Environmental
Whichever Occurs First, for environmental professional in the areas of former service Protection Section
Each Phase stations and those areas known or thought to have been
formerly occupied by USTs and where tank removal has not
been verified prior to excavation or grading in these areas.
Soil sampling or a soil organic vapor survey may be required
if soil sampling results are not available or indicate
contamination is present above regulatory guidelines. If
warranted, subsurface investigation and sampling shall be
undertaken in these areas, and appropriate remediation
measures developed, if necessary, before demolition,
excavation, or grading takes place in these areas. (3.11-2)
Prior to Removal of A permit shall be obtained for removal of underground tanks Orange County Health
Underground Tanks; and, by the property owner/developer. During removal of the Department; Fire
During Removal of underground storage tank, a representative from the Department, Environmental
Underground Tanks Environmental Protection Section shall be ohsitc to direct soil Protection Section
sampling. (3.11-3)
Ongoing During Remediation Remediation activities conducted on behalf of the property Orange County Health
owner/developer of surface or subsurface contamination not Depathnent; Fire
related to USTs shall be overseen by the Orange County Departmere, Environmental
Health Department. Information on subsurface contamination Protection Section
from an underground storage tank shall be provided to the
Fire Deparmaent. (3.114)
Prior to Approval of the First The property owner/developer will submit a plan which Orange County Health
Grading Plan or Issuance of details procedures that will be taken if a previously unknown Department; Fire
the First Phase I Demolition LIST or other unknown hazardous materials or waste is Department, Environmental
Permit, Whichever Occurs discovered onsite. (3.11-5) Protection Section
First
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Prior to Approval of Grading A site reconnaissance survey of the Miller Tools/Mobile Orange County Health
Plan for the Miller Tools/ Brake building shall be conducted by a qualified environmen- Department; Fire
Mobile Brake Site tal professional for the property owner/developer to assess Department, Environmental
any potential presence of hazardous materials at this facility. Protection Section
Where possible, interviews with property owners and/or
company representatives shall be conducted to obtain
information on the hazardous material usage histories and
handling practices of the sites and, if available, copies of
contaminant investigation reports shall be reviewed to
evaluate the presence and level of hazardous substances in the
soil at each property. The results of this investigation shall
be submitted to the Orange County Health Department for
review and approval. If warranted, subsurface investigation
and sampling shall be undertaken by a qualified
environmental professional in eoordinatinn with the Orange
County Health Department. Appropriate remediation
measures will be developed, if necessary, before demolition,
excavation, or grading take place in these areas. (3.11-6)
Prior to Approval of Grading A qualified environmental consultant shall attempt to contact Fire Department,
Plan or Issuance of Demolition the current and/or known former owners of the following on Environmental Protection
Permit, Whichever Occurs behalf of a property owner/developer within the C-R Overlay Section
First Area: Katella Car Wash, 350 W. Katella Avenue; the Shell
Service Station, 2100 S. Harbor Boulevard; National Car
Rental; the 7-11 convenience store; and the vacant parcels at
1340 S. West Street/Disneyland Drive and 321 West Katella
Avenue to obtain information regarding the status of
underground tanks and/or tank closures at these sites. If
necessary, subsurface investigation and sampling shall be
undertaken by a qualified environmental professional.
Results of those analyses shall be submitted to the Fire
Department for review and approval. (3.11-7)
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Prior to Relocation of The transformers shall be tested by the property Utilities Department,
Transformers Within Non- owner/developer for PCBs. (3.11-8) Electric Services
Disney-Controlled Properties
or City-Owned Transformers
Within the Specific Plan Area
That May Contain PCBs
Which Are Being Moved or
Relocated as Part of Project
Development
Prior to Approval of Grading For the northern portion of the West Street/Disneyland Drive Orange County Health
Plan or Issuance of Excavation strawberry farm (pumphouse area), the small remaining Department; Fire
Permit amount of shallow soil affected by lubricating oil shall be Department, Enviromental
handled and disposed of according to all applicable local, Protection Section
state, and federal laws and regulations. 0.11-9)
Prior to Approval of Grading Several representative samples of shallow soils shall be Orange County Health
Plan or Issuance of collected and analyzed by the property owner/developer for Department; Fire
Excavation Permit pesticide and herbicide residue in the West Street/Disneyland Departmeut, Environmental
Drive agricultural area and the S&S Nurseries area. If soils Protection Section; Orange
containing pesticides or herbicides above regulated limits are County Agriculture
found, remedial actions shall be carried out before Department
disturbance of the soils. Remedial actions should consist of
removal and disposal or treatment of affected soils according
to all applicable local, sthte, and federal regulations.
O.11-t0)
Ongoing During Project The current compliance efforts for hazardous materials Fire Department
Operation utilized at the existing Disneyland theme park and Disneyland
Hotel described under Section 3.11.1.1, shall be expanded to
encompass The Disneyland Resort to ensure compliance with
applicable laws and regulations. (PDF 3.11-1')
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VISUAL RleF, OURCES AND AESTHETICS
Varies The applicant shall implement all project design features or Refer to Note #7 on page 1.
their environmental equivalent. The City of Anaheim
Planning Department will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process. (3.12-1)
Prior to Issuance of Each The property owner/developer shall submit plans which Planning Department,
Building Permit; to be illustrate that all mechanical equipment and trash areas for Planning Division
Implemented Prior to Final the subject buildings will be screened from adjacent public
Building and Zoning streets and adjacent residential areas. (3.12-2)
Inspections
Prior to Issuance of Each The property owner/developer shall submit a landscape and Planning Department,
Building Permit irrigation plan. This plan shall be prepared by a licensed Building Division
landscape architect. The landscape plan shall include a
phasing plan for the installation and maintenance of
landscaping associated with that building permit. 0.12-3)
Prior to Issuance of Each The property owner/developer shall submit plans which detail Planning Department,
Building Permit for Each the lighting system for the parking facilities along Walnut Planning Division
Parking Facility Along Walnut Street. The systems shall be designed and maintained in such
Street; to be Implemented a manner as to conceal light sources to the extent feasible to
Prior to Each Final Building minimize light spillage and glare to the adjacent uses. The
and Zoning Inspection plans shall be prepared and signed by a licensed electrical
engineer, with a letter from the engineer stating that, in the
opinion of the engineer, this requirement has been met.
(3.124)
Prior to Final Building and The applicant shall participate in a landscape assessment and City Attorney's Office
Zoning Inspection for the maintenance district, if one is established for the City of
WESTCOT Center AnaheIm's Commercial Recreation Area. (3.12-5)
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Prior to Approval of Final Site The proposed Specific Plan incorporates design guidelines as Planning Depathuent,
Plan or Issuance of Each well as zoning and development standards, many of which Planning Division; Utilities
Building Permit, Whichever have been designed to reduce the potential visual impacts of Department, Electrical and
Comes First the project and to present a visually integrated resort area, Water Services; Parks,
including: Recreation and Community
Services, Parks Division
® The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan provides for heavily
landscaped streetscapes and gives the guidelines for trees
and shrubs, light fixtures, benches, monuments, and signs
located within the landscaped area.
· The East and West Parking Areas and the hotel parking
facilities will have landscaped setbacks from the public
right-of-way and are restricted in height.
· Rights-of-way will be landscaped to add to the aesthetics
of the area.
· The landscape treatments will vary to create distinct places
visually.
· The West Parking Area and hotel parking facilities will be
terraced back from Walnut Street with landscaping
treatments above 40 feet. In addition, canopy trees will
be planted in a center median on Walnut Street, and the
parkway along the street will be landscaped.
· A coordinated color theme for major street features will
be incorporated into the design.
· The service areas and back-of-house areas will be
screened from public view.
· All rooftop equipment on buildings will be screened as per
the Specific Plan. (PDF 3.12-1)
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CU1,TURAL RESOURCES
Prior to Approval of Each The property owner/developer shall submit a letter Public Works/Engineering
Grading Plan identifying the certified archaeologist that has been hired to Department, Development
ensure that the following actions are implemented: Division; Planning
Department, Planning
a. The archaeologist must be present at the pregrading Division
conference in order to establish procedures for temporarily
halting or redirecting work to permit the sampling,
identification, and evaluation of artifacts if potentially
significant artifacts are uncovered. If artifacts are
uncovered and determined to be significant, the
archaeological observer shall determine appropriate actions
in cooperation with the property owner/developer for
exploration and/or salvage.
b. Specimens that are collected prior to or during the grading
process will be donated to an appropriate educational or
research institution.
c. Any archaeological work at the site shall be conducted
under the direction of the certified archaeologist. If any
artifacts are discovered during grading operations when
the archaeological monitor is not present, grading shall be
diverted around the area until the monitor can survey the
d. A final report detailing the findings and disposition of the
specimens shall be submitted to the City Engineer. Upon
completion of the grading, the archaeologist shall notify
the City as to when the final report will be submitted.
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Prior to Approval of Each The property owner/developer shall submit a letter Public Works/Engineering
Grading Plan identifying the certified paleontologist that has been hired to Department, Development
ensure that the following actions are implemented: Division; Planning
Department, Planning
a. The paleontologist must be present at the pregrading Division
conference in order to establish procedures to temporarily
halt or redirect work to permit the sampling,
identification, and evaluation of fossils if potentially
significant paleontological resources are uncovered. If
artifacts are uncovered and found to be significant, the
paleontological observer shall determine appropriate
actions in cooperation with the property owner/developer
for exploration and/or salvage.
b. Specimens that are collected prior to or during the grading
process will be donated to an appropriate educational
research institution.
c. Any paleontological work at the site shall be conducted
under the direction of the certified paleontologist. If any
fossils are discovered during grading operations when the
paleontological monitor is not present, grading shall be
diverted around the area until the monitor Can survey the
d. A final report detailing the findings and disposition of the
specimens shall be submitted. Upon completion of the
grading, the paleontologist shall notify the City as to when
the final report will be submitted. (3.13-2)
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ENERGY
Varies The applicant shall implement all project design features or Refer to Note #7 on page 1.
their environmental equivalent. The City of Anaheim
Planning Dep~uUncnt will ensure compliance through the
mitigation monitoring process. 0.14-1)
Prior to Issuance of Each The property owner/developer shall demonstrate on plans that Planning Department,
Building Permit fuel-efficient models of gas-powered building equipment have Building Division
been incorporated into the proposed projec~ to the extent
-feasible. (3.14-2)
Prior to Final Building and The project shall be developed in conformance with The Planning Department,
Zoning Inspection for the Disneyland Resort Specific Plan and shall offer a broad Planning Division
WESTCOT Theme Park; and, diversity of theme park, retail, dining and entertainment
Ongoing During Project experiences which will enhance the destination resort
Operation character of The Disneyland Resort. As a result, many
visitors will extend their length of stay; thus, incremental
vehicular trips to and from the site are expected to be
reduced. (PDF 3.14-1')
Prior to Issuance of Each The east and west public parking facilities shall be designed Public Works/Engineering
Building Permit for the East in accordance with the speed parking procedures set forth in Department, Traffic
and West Public Parking Section 7.0, Zoning and Development Standards, of the Engineering Division
Facilities Specific Plan which will assist in reducing vehicular fuel
from idling engines. (PDF 3.14-2)
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TABLE 3,3-16 (continued)
Location Description of Improvementa'
III. Katella Avenue Smart Streetb'
Katella Avenue/West Street/Disneyland Drive Add right-turn westbound
Euclid Street/Katella Avenue Add 2nd left-turn eastbound, westbound
IIarbor Boulevard/Katella Avenue Add right-turn southbound
Itaster Street/Katella Avenue Add right-turn eastbound and westbound
IV. I-5 Imorovementsc'
I-5 Southbound at West Street Mixed-flow offramp
V. The Disneyland Administration Building
Mitl~,ation Plan
Anaheim Boulevard/Ball Road Add a westbound right-turn lane
West Street (N)/Ball Road Restripe/redesign the existing westbound right-turn lane to a
shared right-through lane.
Ball Road/DLAB Driveway Redesign the westbound left-turn lane to provide 150 feet of
dual lane storage or 250 feet of single lane storage and the
eastbound right-turn lane to provide 250 feet of storage.
Redesign the DLAB entrance driveway to provide three
inbound lanes and a minimum of two outbound lanes, with its
own parking entrance gate at approximately 150 feet south of
the intersection.
VI. South Parkin~ Area
Clemenfine Street/Katella Avenue South half-width of six lane arterial adjacent to applicant-
owned property plus eastbound right-turn only; dual left-turn
lanes eastbound and westbound.
Haster Street, south of Katella Avenue West half-width of ultimate six lane arterial south of Katella
Avenue to the southern property line of the South Parking
Area, plus 150 foot right-turn only lane to right-in only
driveway at South Parking Area access.
Further improvements, if necessary, to maintain Clementinc
Street/Katella Avenue intersection at not worse than LOS D
shall be constructed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
a. Refer to Section 3.3.3, Project Design Features, for a more detailed description.
b. Eligible Katulla Smart Street improvements are scheduled to be funded from Measure M.
c. Currently proposed as part of I-5 widening project.
d. Ultimate right-of-way and improvement details will be coordinated with the applicant and will be set forth in the final
improvement plans to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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