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Species of Concern. Therefore, any tree removal during nesting season (April to mid-August) would be likely to impact this species. Implementation of General Plan Policy 26.04 that specifically addresses the protection of habitat for species of special concern and ensures that local planning development decisions do not damage the habitat of species of special concern in the City would reduce the potential impact to the Alameda Song Sparrow to a less-than- significant level. San Leandro Creek, which is located in the Strategy area, is a federally-protected wetland and is identified by the US Fish & Wildlife Service in the National Wetlands Inventory. A substantial portion ofthe development associated with the TOD Strategy would be immediately adjacent to the creek and could impact the riparian corridor. If vegetation is removed, potential nesting and cover sites for animals, beneficial shading for watercourses, and bank stability could all be impacted. As stated in Table 2-1, Summary of Impacts and Mitigation Measures, on Page 2-5 of the DEIR, the TOD Strategy incorporates General Plan policies and Mitigation measures to reduce potential biological impacts to a less-than-significant level. For example, General Plan Policies 25.02 through 25.06 establish provisions to ensure creekside development does not adversely impact San Leandro Creek. These policies provide guidelines for orientation of new structures in relation to the riparian corridor, habitat restoration, and creek maintenance. Implementation of these policies as part ofthe TOD Strategy would reduce potential impacts on San Leandro Creek to a less-than-significant level. Cultural Resources There are numerous historical resources existing within the TOD Strategy Area, and development taking place under the TOD Strategy has the potential to adversely affect these resources either temporarily or permanently. In addition, downtown San Leandro and the adjacent BART station are known to contain archaeological resources from the mid 19th Century. As a result, excavation of development sites identified in the TOD Strategy could unearth or disturb archaeological resources. Based on the highly developed and pre-disturbed nature of the TOD Strategy area, the likelihood of encountering human remains during implementation of the strategy is considered to be low. Therefore, cultural resources such as historical, archaeological and paleontological resources in the City of San Leandro could be cumulatively impacted by future development. However, because the impacts resulting from the TOD Strategy are congruent with the City of San Leandro's General Plan, implementation of General Plan policies 38.04,38.06,38.07,38.09 and adherence to applicable provisions ofthe City of San Leandro Historic Preservation Ordinance would reduce impacts to a less-than-significant level. As set forth in Table 2-1, Summary of Impacts and Mitigation Measures, on Page 2-5 of the DEIR, the TOD Strategy incorporates General Plan policies and Mitigation measures to reduce potential cultural resource impacts to a less-than-significant level. Hazardous Materials While implementation of the TOD Strategy does not include land uses that would emit harmful types or levels of emissions or handle hazardous materials, like those commonly associated with industrial land uses, it could result in the routine transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials occurring in close proximity to residences, commercial business or other population centers.