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PLN2009-00006; 2450 Washington Avenue Mitigated Negative Declaration V. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE October 2011 The mitigation measures identified herein would address all potentially significant project - related impacts resulting in no significant impacts. Therefore, there is no substantial evidence, in light of the whole record before the agency, that the project as revised may have a significant effect on the environment. VI. IDENTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS An Initial Study conducted by the City of San Leandro (including an attached checklist) determined that the proposed project may have potential significant environmental impacts, however mitigation measures have been incorporated into the project to reduce these impacts to a less than significant level. This Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with Section 15070 of the State of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. A. This project is considered an in -fill development and would convert land that is currently developed with a commercial office building to a residential project. B. The proposed project has been reviewed according to the standards and requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and an Initial Study Environmental Evaluation Checklist has been prepared with a determination that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment and as long as the applicant complies with all identified mitigation measures. C. The project proposal includes changes to the site lighting to address nighttime and security lighting. Potential impacts related to aesthetics (lighting) can be mitigated as long as mitigation identified by staff is implemented prior to issuance of building permits. The mitigation measures are conditions of approval. D. During the construction of the project, there will be temporary emission of particulate matter and construction equipment exhaust. The temporary situation could create odors that may disturb sensitive receptors near the project area. Potential impacts related to air quality can be mitigated as long as mitigation identified by staff is implemented prior to issuance of Grading Permits.. The mitigation measures are conditions of approval. E. There is no evidence of historical or archaeological resources within the project area. Construction -phase demolition and re- building activities could result in ground disturbance that would cause a substantial, adverse change in the significance of an unknown archeological resource. Potential impacts related to cultural resources can be mitigated as long as mitigation identified by staff is implemented at such time as resources are discovered during excavation or construction activities. The mitigation measure is a condition of approval. F. The project area is located within the seismically- active Bay Area. Therefore, it is likely that future buildings constructed on the project site will be subject to seismic shaking and other earthquake - induced effects during their lifetime. Potential impacts Pa