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b) Adoption of the Housing Element would not by itself increase exposure of persons to groundborne vibration or groundborne noise. As noted in response "a" above, site specific noise analyses are required for individual housing developments, consistent with the San Leandro General Plan. Mitigation measures are applied to these developments as necessary to reduce noise and vibration impacts to less than significant levels. The City's Site Plan Review process ensures consistency with noise thresholds and other standards. No new or increased levels of noise or vibration would occur as a result of the Housing Element. c) Adoption of the Housing Element would not cause an increase in ambient noise levels. The amount and location of housing accommodated by the Element is consistent with the amount and location already included in the General Plan and TOD Strategy. This level of development was previously assessed in the EIRs for these two projects. In both instances, the permanent impacts of housing development on ambient noise levels was determined to be less than significant. d) Temporary increases in noise would occur during housing construction. This is a short-term impact that is regulated through permit conditions and the noise limitations specified by the San Leandro Municipal Code. General Plan Action 35.05-A requires conditions of approval for any new development, including construction hours and operating hours to minimize the potential for noise impacts. The Housing Element would not increase development levels above what was cumulatively anticipated by the General Plan and TOD Strategy. Temporary noise impacts have already been evaluated and no impact beyond those previously considered in the General Plan EIR and TOD Strategy EIR is expected. e) The Housing Element would have no impact on people residing or working within areas covered by the Metropolitan Oakland Airport Land Use Plan. Consistent with the General Plan, no additional residential development is proposed within the 65 db Ldn contours associated with Oakland Airport. Most of the city's housing potential is located near the two BART stations and along the East 14~' Street corridor, areas which are not affected by the Airport Land Use Plan. f) Because there are no private airstrips within the city limits, there would be no impacts. POTENTIALLY POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT LESS THAN ISSUES 5[GNIFICA7V'T UNLESS SIGNIFICANT IMP T SOURCES ISSUES MITIGATION IMPACT INCORPORATED 10. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the proj ect: a. Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in X 1, 2 relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system; that is, results in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections? b. Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level X 1, 2 of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or hi wa s? c. Result in a change in air traffic patterns, Including X 1, 2 either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? d. Substantially increase hazards due to a design X 1, 2 feature, for example, sharp curves or dangerous intersections or incom atible uses (farm a uipment)? e. Result in inade uate emer enc access? X 1, 2 f. Result in inade uate arking ca acity? X 1, 2 g. Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs X 1, 2 supporting alternative transportation, for example, bus turnouts, bicycle racks? h. Trigger CMA Review? (GPA involving more than X 1, 2 100 .m. eak hour tri s generated over existing GP) Housing Element Initial Study and Negative Declaration 19 February 2010