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CITY OF SAN LEANDRO SAN LEANDRO SHORELINE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT EIR EXHIBIT A: WORK SCOPE AND COSTS To document existing ambient noise conditions,and to identify the major sources of noise in the area such as traffic and the Oakland International Airport, The Planning Center I DC&E staff will conduct a site visit to obtain up to two long-term (24-hour), and eight short-term noise level measurements in the within the project study area. Existing noise levels contours will be provided based on information obtained by the Oakland Airport Land Use Plan,and traffic noise level contours that will be calculated based on traffic counts provided in the traffic impact report. Future long term noise from vehicular traffic will be assessed using a version of the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Traffic Noise Model; these contours will rely on traffic forecasts provided in the traffic impact analysis for this project. The analysis will focus on traffic noise impacts for up to three interim year periods and one buildout scenario on noise sensitive uses along roadways east of the project site. The noise analysis will also describe changes in the noise environment to the nearest noise sensitive uses east of the project site generated by non-transportation sources(i.e.HVAC units,loading docks,outdoor activities, and events) from the proposed recreational and commercial land uses. Noise impacts from non-transportation noise sources will be based on the noise limits of the City of San Leandro Municipal Code. The noise analysis will also assess noise and land use compatibility based on standards and policies included the City's General Plan, the City's Municipal Code, and the State of California noise/land use compatibility guidelines. Project implementation would require demolition of existing structures, site preparation, soil haul, and construction of several structures, roads, and installation of utilities. The noise analysis will provide an estimate of short-term noise and vibration levels associated with demolition activities and construction of the project. Construction noise impacts to the residential areas east of the project site will be calculated with the FHWA's Roadway Construction Noise Model (RCNM). The level of significance will be based on the magnitude of noise and vibration generated at nearby noise-sensitive receptors and the length of construction activities. A construction traffic assessment will be based on the anticipated truck haul activity and haul routes provided by the project team. Mitigation measures will be identified, as necessary to reduce construction and operational noise impacts. The results of this analysis will be summarized in the noise section of the EIR and pertinent analysis details will be provided in an Appendix. THE PLANNING CENTER I DC&E 19 MAY 1,2013