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7.C. - Page 35 of 178 facility and have provided comments on what the materials that should be included in the display from the historic resource. However, as the historic resource would be demolished, the impact is considered significant and unavoidable. See MM CUL -1.1 and MM CUL -1.2 above SECTION IV: FINDINGS REGARDING SIGNIFICANT IRREVERSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES. Sections 15126(c) and 15126.2(c) of the CEQA Guidelines require that an EIR address any significant irreversible environmental changes that would occur should the project be implemented. Generally, a project would result in significant irreversible environmental changes if any of the following would occur: • The project would involve a large commitment of non-renewable resources; • The primary and secondary impacts of the project would generally commit future generations to similar uses; • The project involves uses in which irreversible damage could result from any potential environmental accidents; or • The proposed consumption of resources is not justified. During construction and operation, the project would require the use and consumption of nonrenewable resources. Unlike renewable resources, nonrenewable resources cannot be regenerated over time. Nonrenewable resources include fossil fuels and metals. Renewable resources, such as lumber and other wood byproducts, could also be used. Energy, as discussed in more detail in Section 3.6 of the Draft EIR, would be consumed during both the construction and operational phases of the project. The construction phase would require the use of nonrenewable construction material, such as concrete, metals, and plastics, and glass. Nonrenewable resources and energy would also be consumed during the manufacturing and transportation of building materials, preparation of the site, and construction of the buildings. The operational phase would consume energy for multiple purposes including building heating and cooling, lighting, appliances, and electronics. Energy, in the form of fossil fuels, would be used to fuel vehicles traveling to and from the project site. The project would result in a substantial increase in demand for nonrenewable resources. The project, however, is subject to the standard California Code of Regulations Title 24 Part 6 and CALGreen energy efficiency requirements. In addition, as described in Section 2.0, the project would meet a minimum LEED Certification standards. For these reasons, the project would minimize the use of nonrenewable energy resources. The project would be developed on a site that is already fully developed for urban uses. Development of the project would commit resources to prepare the site, construct the buildings, and operate them, but it would not result in development of a previously undeveloped area. The project does not propose any new or uniquely hazardous uses and, consistent with current operation of the VMSC and YMCA, its operation would not cause environmental accidents that would impact other areas. As discussed in Section 3.9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials of the Draft EIR, there would be no significant hazards and hazardous materials conditions on-site or off-site that would substantially affect the public and surrounding environment. There ATTY/RESO.0124/CC RESO RECOMMENDING CEQA CERTIFICATION -YMCA REV: 12-12-19 IY Page 18 of 44