Reso 2007-111 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

X New development shall consist of high standards of architectural and landscape design for multi-family housing development. Boxy or massive building designs should be avoided, ample open space and landscaping should be provided, and high quality construction materials should be used (General Plan Policy 43.03). X Apply street lighting standards and other exterior lighting standards in new development areas and in redevelopment areas that are designed to reduce glare on adjacent residences. New lighting could be designed to reduce adverse impacts by using techniques such as automatic shut off controls and glare shields, and by appropriately orienting and positioning fixtures at a height consistent with intended use (General Plan EIR Mitigation Measure D4). Air Quality Impacts The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) regulates air quality in the San Leandro area. The BAAQMD must continuously monitor its progress in implementing attainment plans and must periodically report to the California Air Resources Board and the EP A. Air quality plans addressing the California Clean Air Act are developed approximately every three years. The latest plan, which was adopted in January 2006 is called the Bay Area 2005 Ozone Strategy. This plan includes a comprehensive strategy to reduce emissions from stationary, area and mobile sources. The plan proposes implementation of transportation control measures (TCMs) and programs such as Spare the Air. Some of these measures or programs rely on local governments like San Leandro for implementation. 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 EIR. 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 Air Quality Impacts- Prior to any new development occurring within the TOD 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 air quality impacts: X Cooperate with the appropriate regional, state, and federal agencies to implement the regional Clean Air Plan and enforce air quality standards (General Plan Policy 31.01). X Promote strategies that help improve air quality by reducing the necessity of driving. These strategies include more reliable public transportation, programs for carpooling and vanpooling, better provisions for bicyclists and pedestrians, and encouraging mixed use and higher density development around transit stations (General Plan Policy 31.02) 3