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) 20 when it occurs within 25 feet of sensitive uses. During construction, with distance attenuation, groundborne vibration levels from the operation of heavy construction equipment that would be used in deconstruction activities would not cause damage to residential buildings of normal northern California construction. Therefore, groundborne vibration impacts from project-related construction activities were determined to be less than significant. After deconstruction, the proposed project would not be a source of vibration. Transportation.With the current CEQA Guidelines, transportation impacts are to be evaluated based on a project’s effect on vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Consistent with the Redwood City Transportation Analysis Manual,15 it is assumed that some types of development can be exempt from a transportation analysis under CEQA due to their inherent less than significant impact on VMT per capita. In general, projects that generate less than 150 average daily vehicle trips, as determined through ITE’s Trip Generation Manual, are assumed to have a less than significant impact. The proposed project would remove the existing floating dock and associated utilities. No operational trips would be generated by the proposed project and deconstruction activities would be anticipated to generate a maximum of 26 daily trips (20 workers trips and 6 haul trips) as shown in Attachment B. Therefore, the proposed project would not generate more than 150 average daily vehicle trips and can be presumed to have a less than significant impact related to VMT consistent with the City’s Transportation Analysis Manual. The proposed project would not change the existing roadway design in the vicinity of the site. During construction, construction worker vehicles and dump trucks may travel along major arterials and local roadways to access the project site/staging area; however, these trips would be limited and would occur temporarily during the 6-week deconstruction period. The proposed project would maintain existing access driveways/roadways and would not include any improvements to the existing roadways adjacent to the project site. Therefore, the project would not result impacts related to design hazards and incompatible uses or inadequate emergency access. Utilities and Service Systems.The project site is located in an urban area, which is currently served by existing utility service providers. The proposed project would entail deconstruction of the existing dock and associated infrastructure. No additional construction is associated with the proposed project. Therefore, the proposed project would have no impact on utilities or service systems. Wildfire Hazard.The project site is not located within any State responsibility areas (SRA) for fire service and is not within a very high fire hazard severity zone.16 Further, structures located on the site are slated for deconstruction and removal and no additional construction is associated with the proposed project. Therefore, the proposed project would not exacerbate wildfire risks 15 Redwood City, City of. 2021. Redwood City Transportation Analysis Manual. July 20. Available online: https://www.redwoodcity.org/home/showpublisheddocument/22106/637311118467370000 (accessed November 4, 2024). 16 California Department of Fire and Forestry Protection, 2024. Fire Hazard Severity Zones in State Responsibility Area Mapper Website: https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/community-wildfire- preparedness-and-mitigation/fire-hazard-severity-zones (accessed November 4, 2024). 6.G. - Page 24 of 45 202