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Contents

1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Purpose and Legal Authority ............................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Scope and Content .............................................................................................................................. 1-2
1.3 Lead, Responsible, and Trustee Agencies ....................................................................................... 1-3
1.4 EIR Review Process ............................................................................................................................ 1-3
1.5 Report Format ..................................................................................................................................... 1-4
1.6 Intended Uses of This EIR ................................................................................................................. 1-5
1.7 Incorporation by Reference ............................................................................................................... 1-6
2. Executive Summary ...................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Project Applicant ................................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Project Description .............................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2-1 Project Characteristics ........................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2-2 Project Objectives .................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.3 Required Approvals ........................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.4 Alternatives .......................................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.5 Areas of Public Controversy ............................................................................................................. 2-5
2.6 Summary of Impacts and Mitigation Measures ............................................................................. 2-5

3. Project Description ........................................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Lead Agency ........................................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.3 Intended Use of the Project EIR ........................................................................................................ 3-2
3.4 Responsible Agencies ......................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.5 Project Applicant ................................................................................................................................. 3-2
3.6 Project Summary ................................................................................................................................. 3-3
3.7 Project Location ................................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.8 Land Use Designations and Zoning ................................................................................................. 3-6
3.9 Phasing ................................................................................................................................................. 3-6
3.10 Requested Project Approvals ............................................................................................................ 3-6
3.11 Project Objectives .............................................................................................................................. 3-10
3.12 Technical, Economic, and Environmental Characteristics .......................................................... 3-11
3.13 Description of Project ....................................................................................................................... 3-11
3.14 Project Design Features .................................................................................................................... 3-25
3.15 Grading .............................................................................................................................................. 3-26
3.16 Mobility Plan ..................................................................................................................................... 3-28
3.17 Drainage/Water Quality ................................................................................................................... 3-28
3.18 Conceptual Landscape Plan ............................................................................................................ 3-28
3.19 Existing Regional Circulation .......................................................................................................... 3-30
3.20 Local Roadway Circulation and Access ........................................................................................ 3-30
3.21 Recreation .......................................................................................................................................... 3-33
4. Environmental Impact Analysis ............................................................................................................ 3.21-1
4.1 Aesthetics .......................................................................................................................................... 4.1-1
4.1-1 Summary ............................................................................................................................. 4.1-1
4.1-2 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 4.1-2
4.1-3 Existing Conditions ............................................................................................................ 4.1-2

Tebo Environmental Consulting, Inc. Sand Canyon Plaza Mixed-Use Project Draft EIR
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