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2. Summary under Phase 2. Because the redevelopment of the dilapidated wharves is criti.cal to the long-term functionality of the Port, anything related to the physical improvements of the wharves and . modernization of the electrical and lighting systems would be implemented. These improvements are one of the primary goals of the Port. However, any improvements that are related to increasing operations beyond what is currently permitted at the wharves would not be implemented. This would include the construction of the new concrete pad or the relocation of the conveyor/hopper system further south along the wharves, realignment of landside operations to achieve increased capacity and the relocation of the tenanes office ~om its current location in the trailer in the storage yard to Warehouse #2 and Hinman Road. In addition, rather than redeveloping the entire easternmost I. I-acre parcel of land, as proposed in Phase 2 of.the project, this alternative would include planting a IO-foot-wide vegetated strip along the easternmost portion of the site (facing Frontage Road) that would serve as a visual buffer, Native tree species of adequate heighfto provide some visual screening of the project site from adjacent uses would be selected via consultation with an arborist The site tenant would be allowed to redevelop the remaining portion of the easternmost 1. I-acre parcel in a way that is appropriate for its fmancial and logistical needs, provided that long-tenn viability of the buffered strip is not compromised. However, any redevelopment on this portion of'the site is assumed to be minimal and to not require further environmental review. At completion of the Phase 1 Alternative, the throughput at the site would equal what is expected at the completion of Phase 1 of the project (see Table 2-3, below). TABLE 2-3 WHARVES 1 AND 2 BASEUNE AND PHASE 1 ALTERNATIVE THROUGHPUTS Wharves 1 and 2 Amount Change In Percentage Throughput Throughput Change In (mt) (mt) Throughput Year 2006 Operational Throughput (EIR Baseline) 767,350 - - At Completion of Phase 1 Alternative 1,680,000 +912,650 +118% In general, this alternative would reduce the impacts associated with increased operations as welj as reduce some construction-phase impacts, as compared to the proposed project, since the concrete pad would not be constructed and the conveyorlhopper system and upland areas would not be moved or reconfigured. The significant and unavoidable air quality emissions impacts associated with the proposed project (NOx emissions) would be reduced to a less than signific.ant level under the Phase 1 Alternative due to a 71 percent reduction in throughput. Furthennore, by providing a vegetated buffer along the easternmost edge of the project parcel, this alternative would reduce the less-than-significant visual and noise impacts that are and would continue to be experienced by lJdjacent land uses. WhillVeS 1 and 2 Redevelopment Project DraA Environmental Impact Report 2-17 ESA /2onBO March201D