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c b. SEISMIC EVENTS EFFECT: This project area lies within one and one-half (1-1 /2) miles of the Hayward Fault and is within a seismically active area. In the event of a major earthquake on the Hayward, San Andreas or other nearby fault, structures or persons in the area would be exposed to damage or risk depending on the magnitude and nature of the earthquake. FINDINGS: The project area has no special characteristics that make it more susceptible to impact than other similarly situated land in San Leandro. All construction and rehabilitation will comply with the San Leandro Municipal Code. With these requirements in place, the potential impact associated with geologic hazards has been lessened to below a level of significance. STATEMENT OF FACTS: All construction and rehabilitation will comply with the San Leandro Municipal Code. City review and inspection during the plan check, building permit, and building stage will ensure that potential impacts associated with geologic hazards will be lessened to below a level of significance. C. AIR QUALITY EFFECT: This proposal would result in total new trips of approximately 110 in the a.m. peak hour and 210 in the p.m. peak hour. The increase represents a four percent increase in traffic volumes at the study intersections and all intersections will operate at LOS A or B. FINDINGS: The level of service at the study intersections would remain unchanged and the study intersections will all operate at LOS A or B, the highest rating. The increased traffic volume would not result in a substantial increase in air emission or deterioration of ambient air quality. The location of the proposed auto dealerships are a relocation of existing dealerships within the region in Oakland. To the extent that a lack of auto dealerships currently exists in the San Leandro/Oakland area, on a regional level auto trips may actually be shorter because local consumers will not have to drive as far to shop for automobiles. STATEMENT OF FACTS: A traffic study was conducted to determine the anticipated trip generation and the impact on the traffic flow, and indirectly, the air quality. The four percent increase in traffic volumes at the study intersections is not considered significant. The Draft Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) CEQA Guidelines for assessing air quality of projects and plans recognizes that traffic increases less than 10 percent are not considered significant. With the increased traffic, all intersections will remain unchanged at LOS A or B. These levels of service represent the highest standards.