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6.1D Page 33 ... City of Redwood City It is possible that following the seoping meeting (Element 1.5) and review of co~ts .on the NOP, the scope of the EIR may be expanded beyond the environmental parameters anticipated at this time. Each ot'these 11 environmental parameters is discussed in greater detail below. Aesthetics The project site is currently an undeveloped wooded hillside surrounded by single- family residential develapment. The project would involve developing the site with 18 residential units, which would significantly alter theappe,arance of the site. The project would involve the develapment .of single family residences similar to those that exist in the surrounding parcels, and so would be in keeping with nearby development. However, design guidelines may be required to minimize the visual impact .of the devel.opment .on the surrounding residences, and to mitigate aesthetic impacts to a lesser level. MHA I RMt will analyze the visual impacts .of the propased 'project from up to three key observation points and provide up to three visual simulations of the site with the proposed project. Air Quality The proposal would involve fuel combustion emissions during both construction and occupancy.. Construction emissions would include fuel combustion from grading and building activities, as well as fugitive dust emissions during earthmoving operations. Emission control me3$UreS may be required to reduce potential air quality impacts to an . insignificant level. Air quality issues surrounding the occupancy of 18 new residences in the area would likely be negligible. MHA I RMT will provide an air quality impact analysis based on detailed construction plans and schedule of equipment use provided by the applicant (including a detailed grading plan). Biological Resources Though the applicant's biological site assessment found no special status plant or animal species on the site at the time of the two site'visits, there is the potential for three special status wildlife species and one plant special status species to exist on the site. In additionJ the site is heavily vegetated with oak trees and other trees. Nomad Ecology will peer review the applicant's biological site a~ssment, and will assist MHA f.RMT in identifying steps that can be taken to minimize impacts pn sensitive species and to mitigate the removal of mature trees. January 11, 2008 AMY 1.1