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MITIGATION: To ensure that acceptable operational noise levels are maintained in the project vicinity and noise conflicts between the project and existing nearby uses are avoided, the following measures will be implemented: • Noise should be considered in the design and location of all stationary mechanical equipment and exterior vents (e.g., equipment and vents should face away from sensitive noise receptors, vent covers should be baffled, if necessary, etc.). FINDING: This change has been required in, or incorporated into the Project and will avoid potentially significant environmental impacts as identified in the Initial Study. 8) EXPOSURE TO NOISE EFFECT: Ambient noise levels at the project site are in the range of 78.5 DNL which is considered "normally unacceptable" under the General Plan for residential land uses. This is a potentially significant impact. MITIGATION: The developer shall be required to construct residential units in compliance with Title 24 standards. This may include the use of different ventilation systems and/or types of windows. Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall prove (through testing) that an indoor noise level of 45 dBA can be met in all residential units. FINDING: This change has been required in, or incorporated into the Project and will avoid potentially significant environmental impacts as identified in the Initial Study. 9) LIGHT AND GLARE EFFECT: The construction of residential uses on-site will include the placement of lighting standards throughout the property. New forms of light and glare associated with on-site uses will also include interior nighttime lighting of the residences. While the proposed change in land use would likely result in a moderate increase in the amount of glare produced on-site during the evening hours, the additional light and glare would not be substantial given current commercial/industrial lighting in the project vicinity. Moreover, lighting will be required to be directed away from adjacent residential neighborhoods. MITIGATION: All lighting fixtures shall be diverted away from residences (both existing off-site and proposed on-site) and be designed and equipped with shields to eliminate off-site glare onto adjoining residential properties. FINDING: This change has been required in, or incorporated into the Project and will avoid potentially significant environmental impacts as identified in the Initial Study. 10) LAND USES EFFECT: The proposal to develop a senior housing apartment complex with 60 units on 4