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Boulevard. This segment of US 101 is not designated as a scenic highway. Distant views of the hills to the west are available from some parts of the project area. A Visual Impact Assessment will be prepared to describe the existing character and quality of the visual environment and assess the potential visual impacts of up to two build alternatives. The analysis will consist of site reconnaissance, photo documentation of existing conditions, development of up to five before/after computer generated photo simulations, and preparation of a technical report utilizing the FHWA Visual Impact Assessment methodology as applied in Caltrans District 4. CONSULTANT will identified the proposed viewpoints, provide them for comment to Caltrans or the PDT as appropriate, and ask for concurrence that these viewpoints are acceptable to study. Additional viewpoints, or changes requested in the views after their completion, will be out of scope/additional views. CONSULTANT will assess the existing character and quality of the visual environment and assess potential visual impacts of study alternatives both from the road and to the road. CONSULTANT will, as applicable, identify and characterize existing and proposed recreation elements that might be affected by the study alternatives. The project would not cast shadows on residential parcels such that the beneficial uses of those parcels would be substantially impaired; therefore, no shadow analysis is proposed. Consistency with applicable local plans and policies will be discussed. Task 5.10- Community Impact Assessment The project area is developed primarily with commercial and industrial land uses. Property acquisitions would be minimized with the Alternatives 3 and 5, with only some sliver takes and partial acquisitions necessary. Acquisition of full properties would be very limited, and if needed at all would be limited to up to one or two parcels. Temporary construction easements are also likely to be needed at properties adjacent to the project right-of-way. A Community Impact Assessment (CIA) will be prepared in accordance with the October 2011 Caltrans guidance to evaluate potential project effects on existing and future land use; community character and cohesion; utilities, public services, and emergency services; growth inducement; socioeconomics; relocations; and environmental justice. The CIA will assess the consistency of the proposed project with applicable land use plans, policies, and regulations of jurisdictions including the CITY, San Mateo County, and as applicable, the Bay Conservation and Development Commission. The CIA will evaluate the potential for effects, if any, to Section 4(fl properties near the project area, which appear to be limited to the Bay Trail segment on Seaport Boulevard.No public parks exist in the project area, and other Bay Trail segments and bikeways are proposed but have not been constructed. At most, it is anticipated that project impacts on the Bay Trail would be "de minimis," meaning that the official(s) with jurisdiction over the property (the CITY) will concur that the project will not adversely affect the activities, features, or attributes that yualify the property for protection under Section 4(fl. The CIA will include an appendix documenting the Section 4(fl facility and de minimis findings, which will provide the basis for the Section 4(fl appendix of the IS/EA. To support the Section 4(fl process, CONSULTANT will also develop a letter requesting concurrence from the CITY that the project's temparary and permanent impacts would result in a de minimis impact to the park facilities. CONSULTANT will document how bike and pedestrian use will be improved with the project, and how such use will be safely allowed (or temporarily restricted/detoured) during the construction phase. ATTY/AGR/2013.164/URS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGR REV:10-15-13 VR Page 45 of 7R