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construction equipment so that emitted noise is directed away from the noise sensitive receptors nearest the Project site. • The construction contractor shall locate equipment staging in areas that will create the greatest distance between construction-related noise sources and noise-sensitive receivers nearest the Project site during all construction. Mitigation Measure NOI-3: The Project plans and specifications shall include the requirement to install a minimum 11-foot high temporary construction noise barrier along the Project site eastern boundary for the duration of Project construction. The noise control barriers shall have a solid face from top to bottom and shall meet the following height and constructed requirements: • The temporary noise barrier shall provide a minimum transmission loss of 20 dBA (Federal Highway Administration, Noise Barrier Design Handbook). The noise barrier shall be constructed using an acoustical blanket (e.g. vinyl acoustic curtains or quilted blankets) attached to the construction site perimeter fence or temporary fence posts. • The noise barrier shall be maintained, and any damage promptly repaired. Gaps, holes, or weaknesses in the barrier or openings between the barrier and the ground shall be promptly repaired; • The noise control barrier and associated elements shall be completely removed, and the site appropriately restored upon the conclusion of the construction activity. 3.9 Population and Housing Summary of Impacts Identified in the EIR As described in Section 4.9, Population and Housing, of the DEIR, the Original Project would not induce substantial population growth. SCAG anticipates a population increase of 8.4 percent by 2040 or an average annual increase of 0.4 percent throughout the County. The anticipated population that would result from the Original Project would be 0.28 percent of the City’s population, and thus, within the projected population growth. Similarly, SCAG anticipates the number of housing units would increase 6.3 percent or an average annual increase of 0.3 percent through 2040. Thus, the 496 new multi-family units developed by the Original Project would also be within the SCAG projected growth. Furthermore, the infrastructure improvements needed to serve the Original Project would be sized to specifically serve the development and excess capacity would not be developed that could generate additional growth. Thus, the EIR determined that impacts related to population, housing, and related growth would be less than significant. (DEIR, p. 4.9-7 through 4.9-10.) In addition, the EIR determined that addition of housing by the Project would have a favorable effect on the jobs-housing balance. (DEIR p. 4.9-9.) Comparison of Impacts Associated with the Proposed Modified Project Housing and Population Growth As described previously, the Modified Project would develop 240 fewer residential units (48.4 percent less) than the Original Project. As shown on Table P-1, the reduction in units and change in the unit type mix proposed by the Modified Project would result in 453 fewer residents at full occupancy. 2-163