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4/21/17 (P:\RWC1401D 1548 Maple St\ADMIN\Contract\EIR SOW\1548 Maple EIR SOW 04‐21‐17.docx) 6 b. 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. LSA will provide brief responses to the checklist questions for this topic. c. Geology and Soils. As described in the IHSP Draft Technical Memorandum, soils in the vicinity of the project site consist of alluvial deposits overlain by a soft to very stiff marine clay deposit (“Bay Mud”). Bay Mud is considered to be a highly compressible material and subject to differential settlements. The geology and soils section will summarize the potential for geologic impacts based on information available regional and site‐specific geotechnical information. As part of the Initial Study, BASELINE will address issues related to earthquakes, landslides, and unstable soil conditions, including erosion and shrink‐swell soils. Standard conditions of approval will be identified as appropriate. d. Greenhouse Gas Emissions. LSA will evaluate the project's impacts on global climate change in response to the Initial Study checklist questions. LSA will provide a quantitative assessment of greenhouse gas emissions associated with all relevant sources related to the project for which project data are available, including construction activities. LSA will also provide a qualitative assessment of the project's consistency with relevant plans and regulations, including the City of Redwood City’s Community Climate Action Plan. e. Mineral Resources. It is anticipated that the project will have no effect on mineral resources. LSA will provide brief responses to the checklist questions for this topic. f. Parks and Recreation. The increase in population on the site may increase the demand for park and recreational services. LSA will work with City staff to determine if the proposed project would result in potential impacts to these services. g. Population and Housing. While the project would increase the population on site through the construction of additional residential units, it is not expected to result in any significant impacts on population or housing, as the increase in population resulting from the project would not be substantial. Nor would the project result in the displacement of housing or people. The project does not propose any changes to the existing nearby Docktown community. LSA will document the change in population resulting from the project, and provide brief responses to the checklist questions for this topic. h. Public Services. Development of the proposed project could create increased demand for public services including fire service, police service, schools, libraries, and recreation. LSA will determine if the proposed project would result in increased demand for public services to the extent that it could result in new facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts. ATTY/AGR/2017/AMENDMENTS/AMEND NO.1 LSA ASSOCIATES INC. REV: 05-03-17 VR Page 8 of 27 6.1.A. - Page 11