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INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 1-1 1.
1.1 Initial Study ........................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Tiering Process .................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Report Organization ........................................................................................................ 1-3
INITIAL STUDY CHECKLIST ............................................................................................................... 2-1 2.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................. 3-1 3.
3.1 Project Location and Site Characteristics .................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Project Components ..................................................................................................... 3-11
3.3 Required Permits and Approvals ................................................................................. 3-44
3.4 Required Fees and Community Benefits .................................................................... 3-44
GENERAL PLAN EIR CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS ............................................................................. 4-1 4.
4.1 General Plan and General Plan EIR Consistency ....................................................... 4-1
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS ......................................................................................................... 5-1 5.
Discussion of Environmental Evaluation ..................................................................................... 5-1
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM ......................................................... 6-1 6.
ORGANIZATIONS AND PERSONS CONSULTED ........................................................................... 7-1 7.
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Tree Survey
Appendix B: Geotechnical Investigation
Appendix C: Water Supply Assessment
Appendix D: Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data
Appendix E: Health Risk Assessment
Appendix F: Draft Tenate Relocation Plan
Appendix G: Noise Data
Appendix H: Draft Transportation Management Plan
Appendix I: Parking and Transportation Data
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 3-1 Regional and Vicinity Map ............................................................................................. 3-2
Figure 3-2 Aerial View of Project Site and Surroundings .............................................................. 3-3
Figure 3-3 Existing Conditions ........................................................................................................... 3-5
Figure 3-4 Existing Views from Project Area .................................................................................... 3-7
Figure 3-5 Conceptual Site Plan .................................................................................................... 3-14
Figure 3-6 Conceptual Open Space Plan ................................................................................... 3-17
Figure 3-7 Bike Hub and Conceptual Promenade Plan ............................................................ 3-18
Figure 3-8 Site Sections .................................................................................................................... 3-19
Figure 3-9 Building Height Compliance ........................................................................................ 3-21
Figure 3-10 West Elevation ................................................................................................................ 3-22
Figure 3-11 North Elevation ............................................................................................................... 3-23
Figure 3-12 East Elevation .................................................................................................................. 3-24
Figure 3-13 South Elevation ............................................................................................................... 3-25
Figure 3-14 Setback Compliance .................................................................................................... 3-26
Figure 3-15 Vehicular Circulation Map ........................................................................................... 3-28
Figure 3-16 On-site Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Map ...................................................... 3-29
Figure 3-17 Off-Site Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Map ..................................................... 3-30
Figure 3-18 Conceptual Landscaping Plan ................................................................................... 3-34
Figure 3-19 Tree Removal and Protection Plan A ......................................................................... 3-37
Figure 3-20 Tree Removal and Protection Plan B .......................................................................... 3-38
Figure 3-21 Conceptual Utility Plan A .............................................................................................. 3-39
Figure 3-22 Conceptual Utility Plan B .............................................................................................. 3-40
Figure 3-23 Conceptual Stormwater Control Plan A .................................................................... 3-41
Figure 3-24 Conceptual Stormwater Control Plan B ..................................................................... 3-42
Figure 5-1 Simulated Height from the Street Level Perspective .................................................. 5-4
Figure 5-2 Study Area Intersections ............................................................................................... 5-84
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 3-1 Demolition and Construction Phasing ........................................................................ 3-13
Table 3-2 Existing Transit Service .................................................................................................... 3-32
Table 3-3 Required Fees and Community Benefits .................................................................... 3-44
Table 5-1 Construction-Related Criteria Air Pollutant Emissions Estimates ............................. 5-11
Table 5-2 Construction-Related Criteria Air Pollutant Emissions Estimates - Mitigated ......... 5-12
Table 5-3 Operation-Related Criteria Air Pollutants Emissions Forecast ................................. 5-13
Table 5-4 Construction Risk Summary – Unmitigated ................................................................ 5-16
Table 5-5 Construction Risk Summary – Mitigated ..................................................................... 5-17
Table 5-6 On-Site Risk Summary .................................................................................................... 5-18
Table 5-7 Project GHG Emissions ................................................................................................... 5-38
Table 5-8 Project Contributions to Traffic Noise Levels .............................................................. 5-61
Table 5-9 Construction Equipment Vibration Levels .................................................................. 5-66
Table 5-10 Maximum Vibration Levels from Construction Equipment ...................................... 5-67
Table 5-11 Average Vibration Levels from Construction Equipment ........................................ 5-68
Table 5-12 Typical Construction Equipment Noise Level ............................................................ 5-70
Table 5-13 Signalized Intersection LOS Definitions........................................................................ 5-81
Table 5-14 Freeway Segment Level of Service Definitions .......................................................... 5-81
Table 5-15 Existing Intersection Level of Service Results .............................................................. 5-83
Table 5-16 Existing Freeway (I-280) Level of Service Results ....................................................... 5-85
Table 5-17 Existing Transit Service .................................................................................................... 5-87
Table 5-18 Existing Plus Project Intersection Level of Service Results ......................................... 5-90
Table 5-19 Background Plus Project Intersection Level of Service Results ............................... 5-92
Table 5-20 Construction Traffic Trip Generation Estimates ......................................................... 5-94
Table 5-21 Existing Freeway (I-280) Level of Service Results ....................................................... 5-96
Table 5-22 Water Supply Projections and Demand in Normal, Single-Dry Year and
Multi-Dry Years .............................................................................................................. 5-102
Table 6-1 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program ........................................................... 6-2
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