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POTENTIALLY ISSUES POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT LESS TIIAN NO SIGNIFICANT UNLESS SIGNIFICANT IMPACT SOURCES ISSUES MITIGATION IMPACT INCORPORATED b. Does the project include recreational facilities X 2 or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse h sical effect on the environment? EXPLANATION: A shortage of open space in the Strategy Area was noted in public workshops that have been held. The type of open space desired was not for active recreation, but for more passive, neighborhood-oriented uses, such as a green that could serve as a neighborhood social hub with sitting and garden areas and space for small children to play. However, there appear to be no publicly or privately owned sites within the Area that are appropriately sized or located for a park. Should land become available in the future, the Strategy recommends that a neighborhood park be established and that the park incorporate aneighborhood-oriented green with open lawn area, a "tot-lot" for preschoolers, and an ornamental garden/sitting area adjacent to the Cherry Blossom Inn seniors housing development. Outside of the Project Area, the, City as a whole is served by several local and regional parks which offer both active and passive recreation opportunities. With the exception of the proposed BART parking lot in-fill residential project, the future development anticipated in the Strategy would either redevelop existing developed properties or develop currently vacant properties at densities and intensities already envisioned by existing planning documents. Therefore, potential impacts to recreation facilities related to future development projects are anticipated to be less than significant. 14. "AESTHhTICS.Would the ~ro'ect: a. Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic X 2 vista? b. Substantially damage scenic resources, X 2 including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic hi hwa ? c. Substantially degrade the existing visual X 2 character or quality of the site and its surroundin s? d. Create a new source of substantial light or X 2 glare which would adversely affect day or ni httime views in the area? e. Create significant shadow effects on adjacent X 2 buildin s? EXPLANATION: The purpose of the Revitalization Strategy is to propose projects that, if implemented, would create a coherent and attractive district and maximize the value of the area's assets. Design guidelines have been included in the Strategy which ensure that the future architectural character will be complementary to the many attractive older residential and commercial buildings. Therefore, implementation of the projects proposed in the Strategy is seen as a beneficial aspect. No changes to historic buildings located within the project area are proposed. Because all future projects would undergo their own environmental review prior to approval, any potential issues related to design and conformity with existing development, lighting and shade/shadow are anticipated to be addressed at such time as project-specific development applications are submitted. Aesthetic impacts are anticipated to be less than significant. 15. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the' r~'ect: a. Cause a substantial adverse change in the X 2, 5, 7 significance of a historical resource as defined in section 15064.5? b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the X 2, 5, 7 significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to section 15064.5? c. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique X 2, 5, 7 paleontological resource or site or unique eolo is feature? d. Disturb any human remains, including those X 2 interred outside of formal cemeteries? CSL/BART Revitalization Strategy - IS/ND 14 December/2000