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Aesthetic Impacts The proposed project would result in significant impacts on scenic vistas and on the existing visual character or quality of the project area and its surroundings, as new development takes place under the TOO Strategy. Along East 14th Street, more dense building coverage and higher density housing could obstruct views of the hills and other horizon elements. Implementation of the TOO Strategy could result in significant impacts on day or nighttime views, as high-density residential and mixed-use development west of the BART station and at the north end of Alvarado Street impacts views from adjacent development and surrounding streets. In general, the appearance of the TOO Strategy area would change from a mix of high and low density development to a more uniform pattern of multi-story mixed-use buildings resulting in a more urbanized area. The City of San Leandro finds that, as to the significant effect identified above: Changes have been required of and incorporated into the project. These changes would substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EJR. This finding is based on the fact that the City of San Leandro shall require any new development occurring under the Strategy to incorporate General Plan policies and mitigation measures, as follows: Mith!ation for Aesthetic Impacts Prior to any new development occurring within the TOO Strategy Area, the developer will provide a plan to the City of San Leandro that utilizes all or some combination of the following strategies to reduce aesthetic impacts: X New development shall ensure that alterations, additions and infill development are compatible with existing homes and maintain aesthetically pleasing neighborhoods (General Plan Policy 2.05). X New development shall be designed in a manner that respects the privacy of nearby homes and preserves access to sunlight and views. Wherever feasible, new or altered structures should avoid the disruption of panoramic or scenic views (General Plan Policy 2.08). X New development shall be harmonious with its natural setting and to preserve natural features such as creeks, large tees, ridgeline, and rock outcroppings (General Plan Policy 2. I 3). X In established neighborhoods, new development shall protect architectural integrity by requiring infill housing, replacement housing, and major additions or remodels to be sensitive to and compatible with the prevailing scale and appearance of adjacent development (General Plan Policy 42.04). X New development shall be subject to a development review and permitting process that promotes high quality architecture and site design. Design review guidelines and zoning standards should ensure that the mass and scale of new structures are compatible with adjacent structures (General Plan Policy 43.01). 2