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7.3.B. - Page 65 In addition, the DTPP program EIR (p. 16 -8) also noted that development occurring under the DTPP would be subject to damage due to the presence of corrosive soils within the DTPP area. Mitigation 16 -2 specifies that buried metal infrastructure have cathodic protecting using a sacrificial anode system that conforms to Part VII (G) of the City's water system design criteria and standard specification details Section 02661. Additionally, concrete mixes must conform to Caltrans specifications for Protection of Reinforcement Against Corrosion Due to Chlorides, Acids, and Sulfates as outlined in Memo to Designers 10 -5, January 2002. These measures, which shall be required as conditions of approval for the project, would reduce the potential impacts of corrosive soils on the project to a less - than- significant level. e. There would be no use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems for the project. No impact would occur. Summary of Impacts Potentially Less than Significant Less than Significant With Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact VII. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS - Would the project a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have X a significant impact on the environment? b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose X of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? c) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death X involving flooding caused by sea level rise resulting from global climate change? Documentation: [Note to Staff. Please verify construction duration (approximately 24 months ?). — Ray Pendro, MIGJ a. A limited amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions would occur during demolition and construction activities. Excavation and construction are expected to last approximately 24 months. Due to the relatively small size of the site and the limited duration of construction, construction emissions for the project would not be substantial. Construction emissions would be temporary in nature and would not significantly contribute to regional GHG levels. In addition, the DTPP program EIR (pp. 13 -20 through 13 -23) determined that while the occupancy and operation of DTPP facilitated projects would generate GHG emissions, these emissions would be below the BAAQMD GHG emissions significance threshold and would be a less- than - significant impact. b. The project would not conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions (DTPP program EIR Chapter 13). The project is located in an area designated by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) as a "Priority Development Area" and would help accommodate anticipated growth as part of the regional Sustainable Communities Strategy for reducing GHG emissions. Therefore, no negative impacts on applicable GHG plans are anticipated. c. The DTPP program EIR (pp. 13 -22 and 13 -23) determined that the DTPP area could be subject to flooding due to sea level rise associated with global climate change, placing people, structures, and other improvements at an increased risk of injury or loss from flooding. Mitigation 13 -1 required that the City prepare strategies to respond to the impact of flooding, but acknowledged that given the unprecedented nature and uncertainty regarding this emerging issue, it could not be concluded that Mitigation 13 -1 would reduce this potential impact to a less -than - significant level. The City Council of Redwood City concluded that the environmental, social, economic, and other benefits of the DTPP override the significant adverse impacts of flooding due to sea level rise and adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations to that effect. The proposed project is in compliance with all applicable DTPP regulations, and as a result, no additional sea level rise impacts beyond those identified and analyzed in the DTTPprogram EIR are anticipated. Through implementation of its General Plan policies - especially in the Built Environment, Public Safety, and Natural Resources chapters - the City continues to develop strategies and programs (including adaptation) for addressing anticipated sea level rise. 16