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J. Land Use and Pianning. Consultant shall describe surrounding land uses and will note the location of the project site in Redwood City, near the border with unincorporated San Mateo County and the City of Woodside. The Redwood City General Plan land use designation for the project site is Public Facility, and the zoning designation is RH-20 (Residential Hillside- 20). Consultant shall determine project consistency with land use and zoning designations and with relevant plans, policies and ordinances. The project would not physically divide an established community, and no Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) or Natural Community Conservation Plan (NCCP)applies to the area. Because of the projecYs potential visual and public safety impacts (tank failure), the project may also have land use impacts if those impacts are inconsistent with General Plan policy. Consultant shall carefully review the land use analysis with respect to all relevant policies and ordinances to determ ine project compliance. K. Mineral Resources. The IS/MND shall briefly note why the project will not impact mineral resources. L. Noise Issues. The primary noise impact of the project would be construction. Once construction is complete the only constant noise source on the site will be the pump station. Consultant shall take ambient noise measurements from within the project site and from neighboring residences (sensitive receptors) in order to characterize the existing noise environment. The proposed project would cause a short-term increase in noise levels during construction. The impact analysis shall be based on Redwood City General Plan policies and the City's Noise Ordinance. Compliance with the City's Noise Ordinance and standard Best Management Practices (BMPs) such as installation of mufflers on construction equipment would minimize short-term noise increases during construction. The Initial Study shall also discuss noise generated from operational activities such as routine inspection and maintenance, and the pump station. Project operation is not expected to increase ambient noise levels. M. Population and Housing. The proposed water tank would meet an existing need to provide storage for operational, emergency storage and fire flow to the Emerald Hills area. The project would not cause population growth, or displace any people or housing. No potentially significant population and housing impacts are anticipated. Consultant shall fully explain in the Initial Study. N. Public Services. As the proposed project will not cause population growth and thus would not increase the demand for police or fire protection, schools, parks or other public services. Consultant shall present information regarding the need for the project to meet fire flow requirements in the Initial Study. Consultant acknowledges that the project may benefit fire protection services by providing an additional water supply in Emerald Hills and by improving the pressure in the California Pressure Zone in order to meet fire fighting requirements. No adverse impacts to public services are anticipated. O. Recreation Resources. The proposed project would not increase the use of existing recreational facilities and would not include recreational facilities. Local residents have created a path through the site and it appears that they use the undeveloped portions of the site for various recreational pursuits. These recreational uses of the site would be permitted to continue after project completion. The Initial Study will describe this use of the site. No impacts to recreational resources are anticipated. ATTY/AGR/2012.073/TRA ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES,INC REV:06-05-12 VR Page 19 of 26