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4. 6. Land Use
configuration of new buildings. 45 However, mitigation measures should be available at the
project level that would substantially reduce site specific noise, traffic and aesthetic impacts.
Mitigation measures identified in the Land Use section and in other impact sections of the
Program EIR, including Noise, Transportation/Circulation, and Recreation, would reduce the
Redevelopment Plan's land use iinpacts to acceptable, non-significant levels.
PROJECT IMPACTS
Land Use Consistency. The project site is located within an industrial/manufacturing
area, most of which, including the site itself, is designated by the Redevelopment Plan for
Restricted Industrial Zone uses and accordingly is zoned M-l. The Golden State (1-5) Freeway
is also to the west and the Los Angeles River, City of Los Angeles Griffith Park soccer fields,
and Ventura (SR-134) Freeway are to the south. The project site has been used for many years
by the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for offices, storage, and
groundwater pumping, and as an active heliport by the Glendale Police Department and Los
Angeles Police Department. 'This property is not extensively improved, and has only a few
structures and facilities, as indicated in the Aerial Photograph presented on Figure 3 on page 6.
The proposed use of the site, an animation studio and related facilities, is entirely
consistent with the Redevelopment Plan and General Plan, and directly implements all or most
of each of the aforementioned Redevelopment Plan objectives as they apply to Restricted
Industrial development on specific properties. The applicant would be required to execute an
Participation Agreement with the Redevelopment Agency, as described in the Redevelopment
Plan, in which the applicant agrees to develop the property in conformance with the Plan.46
The unimproved Victory Truck Boulevard is proposed for inclusion as part of the project site
adjacent to the Los Angeles River. As indicated in the Plan, "existing streets and alley may
be abandoned, closed or modified as necessary for proper use and/or development. "47
Setback requirements in the M-1 zone are limited to a provision that structures shall be
no closer than five feet and an average of ten feet from any street. The project would meet this
minimum requirement. Proposed development is approximately 35 feet from the northwestern
border, adjacent to Restricted Industrial use, and approximately 85 feet from the southern
Program EIR. Final EIR Volume. page 3.6-8.
46 Redevelopment Plan for the San Fernando Road Corridor Redevelopment Project Area. page 6.
47 Ibid. page 16.
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DreamWorks Animation Campus Addendwn ElK
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