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EIR No. 2018-01, DA No. 018-01, GPA No. 2018-06, AA No. 2018-10 2525 North Main Street February 5, 2019 Page 20 In 2020, the project and cumulative projects are anticipated to generate 4,306 a.m. peak hour trips, 4,359 p.m. peak hour trips, and 49,842 daily trips. In 2020, with the cumulative project trips, all study area intersections are forecast to operate at satisfactory levels of service, except for the Main Street/Santa Clara/1-5 northbound on ramp and the SR -22 eastbound ramps at Town and Country Road in both the a.m. and p.m. peak hours. However, the SR -22 eastbound ramps at Town and Country Road also operate at unsatisfactory conditions under existing conditions. �n 2040, the intersections are anticipated to operate at an unsatisfactory level of service with or without the project. Impacts to Public Services Section 4.10 of the Draft EIR analyzed the impacts of the project on fire service, police service and parks and recreation service. CEQA focuses on the physical effects of the project (i.e. new or expanded facilities), therefore an increase in staffing or calls for service would not, by itself, be considered a physical change in the environment. As proposed the project would result in a less than significant impact to public services. Impacts to Utilities Sections 4.13 and 4.14 of the Draft EIR analyzed the impacts of the project on water supply, wastewater, drainage, water quality, and energy. Technical reports including a Water Supply Assessment, Sewer Analysis and Hydrology Report were prepared for the project. As proposed the project would result in a less than significant impact to utilities and services. Noise Section 4.8 ofthe Draft EIR analyzed noise impacts related to construction operations and operational noise from HVAC equipment, parking facilities, trash removal and use of the outdoor open space. Based on the SAMC noise standards the project would not general noise levels that would exceed noise standards. To mitigate construction noise two mitigation measures are proposed, one to require a 50 -foot buffer along the east property line for large mobile construction equipment and installation of a temporary noise barrier such as vinyl acoustic curtains or quilted blankets attached to the east property line wall or temporary fence posts. Privacy Privacy concerns regarding windows on the east elevation and visibility from the rooftop amenity deck into backyards or homes were raised. A rendering of eastern views from the rooftop has been provided, views of the single-family dwellings are out of the line of sight from the amenity deck as it is located closer to Main Street. In addition, staff has included a requirement within the Specific Development for clerestory or opaque windows along the building wall that is at the 40 foot setback. 75E-20 Commented [DH77]: Its already unsatisfactory so we shouldn't worry about it. What is not mentioned is the EIR also states that for the 15 surrounding freeway intersections during the peak times (a.m. and p.m.) the CURRENT grade for these 22 of the 30 data points is a failing grade.