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Appendix E (Initial Study/Part 2) Page 8 ' ~ ' . Attachment to Appendix E -Initial Study (Part 2) l.b-f. The site is relatively flat and is currently developed with an automobile dealership facility. Development of the proposed project would not result in an increase in over-covering of soil, as all of the site is either paved or built-up with buildings. The underlying soil is suitable for development of residential units and no re-engineering of on-site soils is anticipated. No impacts to on-site soils are anticipated. l.g. This project area lies within approximately 1.8 miles of the Hayward Fault zone and is within a seismically active area. In the event of a major earthquake on the Haywazd, San Andreas or other nearby fault, structures or persons in the area would be exposed to damage or risk depending on the magnitude and nature of the earthquake. All construction must comply with the San Leandro Municipal Code which requires all new structures to be engineered and designed to resist the forces imposed by an earthquake. This impact is considered less than significant. 2.a-c. The Transportation Administrator has indicated that the proposed project would not result in a significant increase in vehiculaz trips to and from the project site. Therefore, air quality impacts aze anticipated to be less than significant. No objectionable odors would be produced by the residential project and no alteration of air movement nor a change in the local climate aze anticipated. No air quality impacts are anticipated. 3.a-h. Due to the fact that the project site is currently developed, redevelopment of the site with residential uses is not anticipated to affect on-site absorption rates or drainage patterns. There are no surface waters to which drainage might be discharged into. Project drainage would discharge into the existing storm drain system. No groundwater would be affected by development of the project, nor is the project site within an identified flood zone. No impacts to water resources are anticipated. 4.a-c and S.a-d. Due to the existing developed state of the project site, no significant, rare or endangered plant or animal species currently exist. Therefore, redevelopment of the site with residential uses would not. result in a potentially significant impact. No impacts to plant or animal species are anticipated 6. a., b. A noise analysis was performed by Robert Shaw in conjunction with an application for HUD/FHA funding for the project. This report concluded that the project site has an overall day- night average noise level of 78.5 DNL, as a result of fronting on E. 14"' Street, a major roadway. The San Leandro General Plan contains guidelines for determining the compatibility of various land uses with different noise environments. For residential land uses, the General Plan notes that a noise environment of 55' L~, or less is "clearly acceptable" while a noise environment between 55 and 65 L~, is "conditionally acceptable." Noise levels in excess of 65 L~, are "normally unacceptable" for residential uses. ABHOW Senior Housing - IS -Part 2