Reso13 PC13-29 2930 PC Reso Final EIR Cambridge Academy (2)

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must make a Statement of Overriding Considerations as discussed in Section 9 below. Section 8. The Final EIR analyzed alternatives to the proposed Project. Specifically, the Draft EIR analyzed three alternatives and a No Project Alternative as follows: a. No Project Alternative: In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15126(d) (4), the Final FIR evaluated a No Project Alternative (Summary section on p. 3 and Section 7.2 on p. 93 of the Draft EIR), which shall address both the existing conditions, as well as what would be reasonably expected to occur in the foreseeable future if the Project is not approved, based on current plans and consistent with available infrastructure and community services. Two scenarios were evaluated under the No Project Alternative: The No Development Scenario and the Development Under Existing Zoning Scenario. Under the No Development Scenario, no new development would occur on the project site, the church and Montessori Preschool would continue to operate on the site, and there would be no new environmental impacts. Under the Development Under Existing Zoning Scenario, because existing development on the project site includes a vacant classroom building and schools are permitted on the property with approval of a Use Permit, it is reasonably foreseeable that a school could be operated on the site in the future, as evidenced by the expiration of the previously approved school, Woodside Hills Christian Academy (Project No. UP2007-29), the Montessori Preschool currently operating onsite with an approved Use Permit (Project No. UP2011-28), and the historical use of the property as a school site. In addition, the operation of a school in the future on the project site could result in a significant unavoidable noise impact similar to the Project's noise impacts as described in the EIR. The City selects this alternative as it avoids the potential impacts caused by the project and is consistent with City policies regarding protection of existing neighborhoods from incompatible uses (General Plan Policy BE-2.5). b. Consolidated Outdoor Activities Alternative: The scenario evaluated under the Consolidated Outdoor Activities Alternative (Summary section on p. 3-4 and Section 7.3 on p. 93-96 of the Draft EIR) reduces the total amount of time during the school day that outdoor activities would occur, from 5.5 hours/day under the proposed Project, to 4.25 hours/day under this alternative, by consolidating the 1St and 2nd and the 3rd through ATTY/RESO 2930/PC RESO FINAL EIR CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY REV:01-10-14 JS Page 4 of 8