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6. 1. F. - Page 14 1. Aesthetics The aesthetics section will describe existing visual conditions in and around the project site as well as views to and from the surrounding area. Impacts of the proposed project on scenic vistas, scenic resources, and visual character will be described. Given the project's Waterfront Neighborhood designation, this section will focus in particular on the project's height, massing, and orientation, as well as its relationship to surrounding uses and character. 2. Agriculture and Forestry Resources It is not expected that the proposed project would have any effect on agricultural or forestry resources, as these resources are not present on or adjacent to the project site. CONSULTANT will provide brief responses to the checklist questions for this topic. 3. Air Quality The proposed project would generate construction emissions and new vehicle trips in the project vicinity. This increase could contribute to existing air pollution in the San Francisco Bay Area Air Basin and has the potential to exceed regional air emission thresholds established by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD). Construction activities associated with development, particularly demolition, could increase concentrations of particulate matter and could expose sensitive receptors to toxic air contaminants. The project is also located adjacent to Highway 101 which could expose future residents of the site to toxic air contaminants. CONSULTANT will conduct the air quality analysis for the proposed project and respond to the Initial Study checklist questions. The air quality analysis will cover all areas of analysis identified in the May 2011 BAAQMD CEQA Guidelines, including the following components: (1) assessment of baseline air quality in the area based on data from the BAAQMD, California Air Resources Board (ARB), and previously identified information in the IHSP Draft EIR; (2) quantitative assessment of project construction and operational impacts using the California Emissions Estimator Model (CaIEEMod) (where possible, construction details, such as duration of construction period and equipment used, should be provided to CONSULTANT - otherwise default model assumptions will be utilized); (3) quantitative assessment of project construction and operational health risk impacts. Based on the project's location, per Section 4.6.2.0 of the IHSP, a health risk assessment (HRA) would be required to determine the potential health risk to residents. CONSULTANT will prepare a project -specific HRA using an air dispersion model. The HRA will be attached to the checklist; and, (4) recommendation of mitigation measures consistent with the BAAQMD guidelines. 4. Biological Resources The Watt Residential project site is located on former baylands in Redwood City. The site is mostly disturbed and as such, little natural habitat is present except where native vegetation has become established along Redwood Creek. Some emergent vegetation may also be located in a ditch along Maple Street. CONSULTANT proposes to conduct a reconnaissance level survey of the site and use the background documents prepared Page 10 of 19 ATTY/AGR.2016.329/LSA Associates, Inc.