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• Visit the project site and surroundings, to identify and photodocument existing visual character and quality conditions, views to and from the project site, and other urban design features. • Based on scenic resources and views identified in the Redwood City General Plan, analyze potential adverse aesthetic effects resulting from the proposed project. • Review existing General Plan goals and policies related to visual quality to determine conflicts with any relevant plans and policies. • Using field observations, analyze whether the proposed project would substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the project area and its surroundings due to potential grading, height, bulk, massing, architectural style, building materials, and other site alterations. • Analyze potential degradation of views from roadways, US 101, adjacent uses, and other sensitive viewer locations. • Analyze lighting and glare impacts created by the proposed buildings, focusing on motorists on US 101. Agricultural and Forestry Resources Consultant will describe existing conditions at the project site, identify General Plan designation and zoning districts, and indicate lack of agricultural and forestry uses at the project site. Air Quality Consultant will complete the following tasks in compliance with the BAAQMD CEQA Guidelines: • Summarize regional and local meteorological conditions, ambient measurements from the nearest air monitoring station, and State and federal policy and regulatory framework for air quality planning. • Estimate construction emissions of reactive organic gases (ROG), small articulate matter (PM�o and PM2.5) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx, a precursor to ozone) based on the Air Resources Board (ARB) URBEMIS model, best available data on construction equipment use, and schedule from the project developer. Results will be compared to BAAQMD's quantitative thresholds for significant construction impacts. • Estimate new motor vehicle emissions associated with project trips using the transportation study and URBEMIS model. Results will be compared to BAAQMD's quantitative thresholds for significant impacts. • Utilize BAAQMD's screening methods for construction and traffic-related diesel particulate matter (DPM)/PM2.5 emissions to analyze potential health risks for the proposed project. Health Risk Assessment. In addition to the above, Consultant will evaluate the potential for adverse health effects associated with toxic air contaminant (TAC) exposures to sensitive receptors in the vicinity of the project site. Based on a preliminary evaluation of the TAC sources expected to contribute to local exposures it is expected that diesel particulate matter (DPM) and PM2.5 are ATTY/AGR/2012.154/24 HOUR CONTRACT/ATKINS NORTH AMERICA REV:09-19-12 JS Page 11 of 26