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Initial Study Initial Study – Mitigated Negative Declaration 9 Access and Parking Vehicular access would be provided from three driveways, two on Alvarado Street on the western portion of the site and one on Aladdin Avenue on the northern portion of the site. The project would include a total of 165 onsite parking spaces, of which six would be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Seventeen bicycle parking spaces would also be provided. The rear of the building would include a loading dock with 21 truck trailer parking positions. Landscaping Landscaping would be provided throughout the project site. The project would have landscape coverage of approximately 47,246 square feet (approximately 15.7 percent of the site). All but two existing trees located on the sidewalk right-of-way would remain. Approximately 20 trees on the project site would be removed. The project would involve planting 64 new California native trees onsite around the building perimeter and in the parking areas. Bioswales would be located on the northwestern corner of the site and along the eastern and southern boundaries of the site. The bioswales would provide stormwater retention and would be planted with native grasses. Irrigation would meet the requirements for water efficiency in accordance with Article 19 of the San Leandro Zoning Code (SLZC). Building Architecture and Design The project would incorporate contemporary architectural features along the frontage of Alvarado Street and Aladdin Avenue. This would include glazing, parapet articulation, varied color and material finishes, and clearstory glazing along street frontages. Utilities San Leandro provides electric, natural gas, refuse, recycled water, and wastewater collection, treatment and disposal to the site. Water supply to the site is provided by the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD). The storm drain system for the project site is maintained by the Alameda County Public Works Agency. Police services would be provided by the City of San Leandro and fire protection would be provided by the Alameda County Fire Department. Green Building Features The project would incorporate green building features including the following:  Above standard skylight count to provide natural lighting inside the building and minimize daytime energy requirements  Solar-ready roof  Water efficient landscaping Construction and Grading Construction of the project would occur over approximately 36 weeks, or nine months. The approximate construction schedule includes:  Mobilization – two weeks  Demolition – six weeks  Rough grading – four weeks  Structure construction – 16 weeks 306