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RESOLUTION 94-023 435 environment, resulting in an imperceptible increase In noise levels in the project area. Delivery trucks using the rear access tothe buildings would intermittently generate high noise levels. Noise from the operation of the proposed shopping center, including air conditioners, trash compactors, refrigeration equipment, exhaust fans and mechanical equipment for loading dock operations would potentially affect the residential land uses adjacent to the project site if not properly mitigated. Finding Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project to avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect identified in the Final EIR. Fact in ~up_non of tho Finding The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level of insignificance by virtue of the following mitigation measures identified in the Final EIR and incorporated into the project. 40. If the plywood fence is constructed, within 48 hours of removal of the fence and prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for Smith's, the applicant shall begin construction of a new contiguous concrete block wall for the entire length of the south property line in order to reduce long-term noise impacts. The wall along the Shady Lane residential neighborhood shall be of slumpstone material. Subject to final grading plans, the sound wall shall be a minimum of eight feet on the project side and a maximum of ten feet on the adjacent property to the south. 41. The loading dock for Smiths shall be located on the westerly side of the building fronting Williams Street rather than at the back (south) side of the building to minimize noise impacts to .residents directly south of the project site. In addition, the loading dock shall be designed so that the access is down a ramp from street level further helping to attenuate any noise created in the loading area. 42. The project sponsor shall construct a sound shield around the air conditioners at the Smith's store that provides 5 dBA of sound reduction to the south for ail equipment located within 100 feet of the south property line to keep the ambient noise level within acceptable limits. 43. The project sponsor shall not mount any external equipment on the south side of the building.