Agda Pkt 2024.11.25. Joint SA PFA

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11/15/24 (P:\M-S\RWC2101.04 Docktown CE\PRODUCTS\Docktown_CEMemo_20241115.docx) 14 deconstruction. Therefore, the proposed project would not include any unusual circumstances that would have a significant effect on the environment, as further demonstrated below. Environmental Effects. As described below, based on field reviews of the project site and review of pertinent literature, the potential for significant adverse environmental impacts as defined under CEQA is negligible. The proposed project would entail removal of the existing dock area and associated utilities. Existing landside public recreational facilities and amenities, including a small watercraft launch, and in-water infrastructure (e.g., pillars) associated with the dock would remain. No public access improvements would be constructed or removed as part of the proposed project. With the implementation of identified project features, there would be no significant environmental impacts under CEQA. Therefore, the exception under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2(c) does not apply to the project. Aesthetics.The proposed project is located in an urban waterfront area that has been previously developed and views of the project site from Redwood Creek, Village Park, and adjacent public roadways generally blend in with surrounding urban development. The proposed project involves demolition and removal of the existing floating dock and associated utilities; no new development would occur. Implementation of the proposed project would change the existing visual character of the site and vicinity by removing the existing floating dock and associated utilities. Deconstruction would require operation of a boat and dump trucks within the project area; however, no new permanent buildings or structures are associated with the proposed project and after the project is completed views in and of the area will be improved due to the removal of the aging dock. The proposed project would not result in any change in views of or from Blair Island, Greco Island, or the salt crystallization ponds east of Seaport Boulevard, or the scenic views of these areas as none of them are currently visible from the project site. Finally, deconstruction activities would only occur during daytime hours and therefore would not require the use of artificial light for work during the night. Therefore, the proposed project would not impact scenic views or scenic resources, degrade the existing visual character or quality of the project site, or create a new source of substantial light or glare. Agriculture and Forestry Resources.The project site is located within a developed, urban area. No agriculture or forestry resources currently exist at the site or would be impacted due to implementation of the proposed project. Air Quality. The proposed project consists of the deconstruction of existing facilities at the project site, including removal of the existing floating dock and associated utilities. As such, during demolition and removal activities, short-term degradation of air quality may occur due to the release of particulate matter emissions (i.e., fugitive dust) generated by demolition, hauling, and other activities. Emissions from construction equipment are also anticipated and would include carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), reactive organic gases (ROG), directly emitted particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), and toxic air contaminants (TACs) such as diesel exhaust particulate matter. As such, demolition emissions associated with the proposed project were estimated using the California Emissions Estimator Model version 2022.01 (CalEEMod). Deconstruction activities would be anticipated to occur over an approximately 6-week period, starting in December 2024. 6.G. - Page 18 of 45 196