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2.0 Project Description. The Project Description shall serve as the basis for all subsequent analysis of environmental impacts, and thus is an essential chapter in the environmental study. The project description will provide a thorough and comprehensive description of all aspects of the proposed project as it relates to environmental impacts, including: • Project Overview • Project Background and Objectives • Location and Surrounding Land Uses • Existing Site Conditions • Project Components and Features • Construction Schedule and Equi pment Required • Best Management Practices Incorporated into the Project • Permits and Approvals Required The text of the project description will be supported with site plans, maps, graphics and pictures as appropriate. 3.0 Environmental Setting, Impacts, and Mitigation Measures. Using the CEQA Initial Study Checklist, Consultant shall describe physical changes to the environment that would result from the construction and operation of the proposed project. The IS/MND will incorporate information from the City of Redwood City General Plan, zoning ordinance, and other published documents and maps. Consultant shall rely on the City of Redwood City's land use and environmental regulations as a basis for judging whether the project would have a potentially significant environmental impact (General Plan policies, noise ordinance, heritage tree ordinance, and traffic congestion measures, etc). Consultant shall also consult with City staff, public service providers, and other relevant public agencies. All Initial Study Checklist questions will be answered completely, as described below. Consultant shall obtain design and construction information, including electronic copies of the project plans. Consultant shall prepare a stand-alone biological study report, and provide a cultural resources study for the project, visual simulations of the project and a complete geotechnical investigation. Consultant shall rely upon these reports to prepare the IS/MND. Consultant's scope of work excludes any additional technical studies, such as a traffic analysis or hazardous materials report as the City does not anticipate significant issues regarding these environmental subject areas. A. Aesthetics. The project site is not visible from a state designated scenic highway (the closest such highway is I-280 located approximately 0.7 mile to the southwest), and is therefore not expected to damage scenic resources within a state scenic highway. The project is not visible from a publicly accessible scenic vista; however the project site is located in a hilly residential area with prominent views and will be visible from surrounding residences, as well as from areas more distant to the site. The project's impact to the local view shed and the existing visual character of the site will be carefully described and evaluated. If night security is proposed, the Initial Study will evaluate any light and glare impacts associated with the lights. The aesthetic impact of the proposed water tank is expected to generate substantial public comment. Accordingly, Consultant shall allocate an appropriate amount of staff time for this issue in order to provide a careful, thorough analysis and to develop appropriate mitigation measures. The aesthetic impact of the proposed water tank shall be thoroughly evaluated and with consideration of the project's location in a hilly setting, proximity to single-family homes. ATfY/AGR/2012.073/TRA ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES,INC REV:06-05-12 VR Page 14 of 26