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ISSUES POTENTIALL Y SIGNIFICANT ISSUES POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT UNLESS MITIGATION INCORPORATED LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT NO IMPACT SOURCES b. Violate any air quality standard or contribute X 2 substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? c. Result in a cumulatively considerable net X 2 increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attaimnent under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors )? d. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial X 2 pollutant concentrations? e. Create objectionable odors affecting a X 2 substantial number of people? EXPLANATION: The project is to rezone the properties from residential and industrial designations to a commercial designation. No development is proposed as part this entitlement, and any future development of the sites would undergo separate environmental review. The traffic volumes associated with development allowed under the new zoning designation is consistent with its General Plan designation and the associated adopted Environmental Impact Report. Therefore, a significant increase in air emission or deterioration of ambient air quality attributed to the projeCt 13 not anticipated. It should be noted that the latest information provided by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) indicates that the Bay Area is a designated non-attainment area for ozone and particulate matter (PMIO). Typically, the BAAQMD does not require site-specific air quality analyses for projects that do not meet a minimum size threshold (typically, in excess 0000 dwelling units). Best Management Practices (BMPs) would be required as standard conditions of approval for any future development proposals. 1ecause this entitlement is for rezoning of property only, no impacts associated with odors are anticipated. 6. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the oroiect: a. Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, X 2 or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional X 2 plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department ofFish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? c. Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defmed by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not X 2,6 limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d. Interfere substantially with the movement of an' resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory X 2,6 wildlife corridors, or impede tlle use of native wildlife nursery sites? Cherry Street Rezone - Initial Study Checklist PLN2006-00075 6 February 2, 2007