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b. Does the project have impacts that are X 3, 4, 9, 15
<br />individually limited, but cumulatively
<br />considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
<br />means the incremental effects of a project that
<br />are considerable when viewed in connection
<br />with the effects of the past projects, the effects
<br />of other current projects, and the effects of
<br />probable futureprojects.)
<br />C. Does the project have environmental effects X
<br />which will cause substantial adverse effects on 10, 11,12
<br />human beings, either directly or indirectly?
<br />EXPLANATION:
<br />a) As discussed under Section IV, Biological Resources, a Tree Report prepared by Hortscience (October, 2008)
<br />identified all trees on the subject property over six inches in diameter. Forty-seven trees were surveyed on the site,
<br />representing five species, including Holly Oak (23), Sweet Gum (18), Camphor (4) and Tree of Heaven (1) and
<br />Honey Locust (] ). Twenty two (22) of the Holly Oaks along San Leandro Boulevard and four (4) of the interior trees
<br />will be impacted by the proposed project. The tree report recommended the removal of up to thirty (3 0) trees. The
<br />site plan will allow for preservation of up to seventeen trees, including seven of the Sweet Gums along W. Juana
<br />Avenue, nine of the Sweet Gums along Carpentier Street and one Tree of Heaven. The project would not likely affect
<br />any sensitive species or habitat on Site 1 or 2, However, mature trees on both sites may provide habitat for nesting birds
<br />typically found in urban settings. It is unlawful to take, possess, or needlessly destroy the nest or eggs of any bird, per
<br />the California Fish and Game Code (Section 3503). Removal of trees currently on either site during nesting season
<br />could affect these birds. The applicant shall conduct pre -construction surveys for the presence of nesting birds within
<br />each of the project sites. The project applicant shall retain a qualified biologist to conduct a pre -construction breeding -
<br />season survey (approximately February 1 through August 31) to determine if any birds are nesting on or directly
<br />adjacent to the project area. The survey shall be conducted during the same calendar year that construction is planned to
<br />begin. If no nesting birds are found, then no further action would be required. The project will not affect historical and
<br />architectural resources, and the potential for discovering pre-bistorie cultural resources is low.
<br />b) Impacts that are individually limited but can be cumulatively considerable include impacts related to aesthetics, air
<br />quality, biology, cultural resources, geology/soils, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology I water quality, noise,
<br />population and housing, public services, transportation/circulation, recreation, and utilities and service systems.
<br />Mitigation measures have been incorporated to reduce these impacts to a level of less than significant. c) As discussed
<br />in Section 3, Geology and Soils, and in Section 8, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Phase I and Phase II Environmental
<br />Assessments were conducted for the proposed project that identified remediation methods and mitigation measures to
<br />avoid substantial, adverse impacts to human beings resulting from seismic induced ground failure, including
<br />liquefaction, as well as potentially significant hazards to the public or the environment. Section 5, Air Quality, notes
<br />that the proposed project could introduce regional and localized air emissions through construction and long-term
<br />operational activities. Section 10, Transportation / Circulation notes that traffic generated by the project would
<br />exacerbate the already unacceptable levels of service at the intersection of San Leandro Boulevard and Parrott Street.
<br />Given these impacts, the project may have environmental effects that will cause substantial adverse effects on human
<br />beings either directly or indirectly that require mitigation to reduce them to a level of less than significant.
<br />Inclusion of mitigation measures will reduce all significant impacts to a less than significant level_
<br />Cornerstone at San Leandro Crossings Initial Study 30 March 2009
<br />POTENTIALLY
<br />ISSUES
<br />POTENTIALLY
<br />SIGNIFICANT
<br />LESS THAN
<br />NO
<br />SIGNIFICANT
<br />UNLESS
<br />SIGNIFICANT
<br />IMPACT
<br />SOURCES
<br />ISSUES
<br />MITIGATION
<br />IMPACT
<br />INCORPORATED
<br />b. Does the project have impacts that are X 3, 4, 9, 15
<br />individually limited, but cumulatively
<br />considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
<br />means the incremental effects of a project that
<br />are considerable when viewed in connection
<br />with the effects of the past projects, the effects
<br />of other current projects, and the effects of
<br />probable futureprojects.)
<br />C. Does the project have environmental effects X
<br />which will cause substantial adverse effects on 10, 11,12
<br />human beings, either directly or indirectly?
<br />EXPLANATION:
<br />a) As discussed under Section IV, Biological Resources, a Tree Report prepared by Hortscience (October, 2008)
<br />identified all trees on the subject property over six inches in diameter. Forty-seven trees were surveyed on the site,
<br />representing five species, including Holly Oak (23), Sweet Gum (18), Camphor (4) and Tree of Heaven (1) and
<br />Honey Locust (] ). Twenty two (22) of the Holly Oaks along San Leandro Boulevard and four (4) of the interior trees
<br />will be impacted by the proposed project. The tree report recommended the removal of up to thirty (3 0) trees. The
<br />site plan will allow for preservation of up to seventeen trees, including seven of the Sweet Gums along W. Juana
<br />Avenue, nine of the Sweet Gums along Carpentier Street and one Tree of Heaven. The project would not likely affect
<br />any sensitive species or habitat on Site 1 or 2, However, mature trees on both sites may provide habitat for nesting birds
<br />typically found in urban settings. It is unlawful to take, possess, or needlessly destroy the nest or eggs of any bird, per
<br />the California Fish and Game Code (Section 3503). Removal of trees currently on either site during nesting season
<br />could affect these birds. The applicant shall conduct pre -construction surveys for the presence of nesting birds within
<br />each of the project sites. The project applicant shall retain a qualified biologist to conduct a pre -construction breeding -
<br />season survey (approximately February 1 through August 31) to determine if any birds are nesting on or directly
<br />adjacent to the project area. The survey shall be conducted during the same calendar year that construction is planned to
<br />begin. If no nesting birds are found, then no further action would be required. The project will not affect historical and
<br />architectural resources, and the potential for discovering pre-bistorie cultural resources is low.
<br />b) Impacts that are individually limited but can be cumulatively considerable include impacts related to aesthetics, air
<br />quality, biology, cultural resources, geology/soils, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology I water quality, noise,
<br />population and housing, public services, transportation/circulation, recreation, and utilities and service systems.
<br />Mitigation measures have been incorporated to reduce these impacts to a level of less than significant. c) As discussed
<br />in Section 3, Geology and Soils, and in Section 8, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Phase I and Phase II Environmental
<br />Assessments were conducted for the proposed project that identified remediation methods and mitigation measures to
<br />avoid substantial, adverse impacts to human beings resulting from seismic induced ground failure, including
<br />liquefaction, as well as potentially significant hazards to the public or the environment. Section 5, Air Quality, notes
<br />that the proposed project could introduce regional and localized air emissions through construction and long-term
<br />operational activities. Section 10, Transportation / Circulation notes that traffic generated by the project would
<br />exacerbate the already unacceptable levels of service at the intersection of San Leandro Boulevard and Parrott Street.
<br />Given these impacts, the project may have environmental effects that will cause substantial adverse effects on human
<br />beings either directly or indirectly that require mitigation to reduce them to a level of less than significant.
<br />Inclusion of mitigation measures will reduce all significant impacts to a less than significant level_
<br />Cornerstone at San Leandro Crossings Initial Study 30 March 2009
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