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SAN LEANDRO SHORELINE DEVELOPMENT EIR ADDENDUM PROJECT CITY OF SAN LEANDRO Page 14 PlaceWorks AES-c The Certified EIR includes a detailed analysis of the impact the Original Project would have to the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings; which was found to be less than significant. Since the Original Project was analyzed, the CEQA Significance Criteria now addresses urbanized and non- urbanized sites differently.5 As the project site is in an urbanized site, the criteria asks whether the project conflicts with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality. The Certified EIR states that the Original Project would be consistent with the provisions found in the San Leandro General Plan and the San Leandro Zoning Code. These regulations and zoning codes would also apply to the Modified Project, and the proposed modifications to the Approved Project, including the increased height, do not conflict with or result in inconsistencies with the City’s applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality. The City has reviewed the building elevations proposed in the Modified Project and has determined that they are in compliance. Therefore, the Modified Project would not result in a new impact or a substantial increase in magnitude of existing impacts to applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality. AES-d As with the Original Project, the Modified Project would create additional sources of light and glare in comparison to existing conditions. Sources of nighttime light include street and parking lighting, lighting illuminated from new buildings, and outdoor security lights resulting in an increase in the total amount of light emanating from the project site. Additionally, new residential uses within the site and adjacent residential properties would be sensitive receptors and would be affected by an increase in light and glare. As with the Original Project, the Modified Project would conform to San Leandro Zoning Code regulations contained in Section 4.08.15, Lighting; Section 4.04.34, Performance Standards; Section 5.12.124, Site Plan Review Standards; Section 4.04.352, Airport Safety Zones, and Section 4.12.112, Regulations for On-Premises Signs. Additionally, CALGreen Section 5.106.8 would be implemented to regulate light pollution through establishing maximum Backlight Uplight and Glare (BUG) rating for light fixtures. As with the Original Project, implementation of these regulations would be assured by the necessary review by City Staff for the Modified Project. Therefore, with implementation of the regulations found in Section 4.1, Aesthetics of the Certified EIR, the Modified Project would not result in a new impact or a substantial increase in magnitude of existing impacts on day or nighttime views in the area. 5 The California Environmental Quality Act. Available online at https://www.califaep.org/statute_and_guidelines.