Reso PC16-23 PC 0116 Reso CEQA - Sandpiper

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Section 4.0 — Environmental Setting and Discussion of lrnpacts 4.1.3 Aesthetics Impacts 4.1.3.1 Scenic Vistas and Resources (Checklist Questions I and 2) The project site and surrounding area are flat. The site is not located on a ridgeline that is visible from the surrounding area, and the site is not visible from a designated state scenic highway. For these reasons, the proposed project would not have an adverse effect on a scenic vista or damage scenic resources within a state scenic highway. (No Impact) 4.1,3.2 Visual Character (Checklist Question 3) The project site is developed with a school, corrununity center, and park and is located in an urbanized residential area. The proposed project would add a new two-story modular classroom building to the site that would be approximately 35 feet in height. The building would be similar in height to existing development in the project area and on the project site (i.e., the auditorium). The project would also construct a new one-story Kindergarten modular classroom, public restroom building, and other additions and improvements on the project site. Although individual views of the project site from the surrounding area may change, the scale and design of the proposed structures would be similar to the existing development on the project site and in the project area. Due to the flat topography of the project site and surrounding area, views of the proposed project would be limited to the immediate vicinity. The project would remove 45 trees from the site and plant 45 new trees as part of the landscaping plan. For these reasons, the proposed project would not substantially affect the visual character of the project site or the surrounding area. (Less Than Significant Impact) 4.1.3.3 Light and Glare (Checklist Questions 4) Outdoor lighting associated with the proposed project would include security lighting on and around the proposed structures. No other outdoor lighting is proposed by the project. The security lighting on and around the proposed structures would be similar to the existing security lighting on the project site. Security lighting will be angled towards the ground, away from adjacent residences, and fully shielded to reduce spill light. The project would, therefore, not create a new source of substantial light or glare which would significantly affect day or nighttime views in the area. (Less Than Significant Impact) 4.1.4 Conclusion The proposed project will not have an adverse impact on a scenic vista and is consistent with the existing character and scale of development on and around the site. New lighting would be directed onto the site and away from adjacent residences. For these reasons, the proposed project would not result in significant visual or aesthetic impacts. (Less Than Significant Impact) City of Redwood City 16 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Sandpiper Elementary School Facilities Expansion November 2016