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<br />Whittier Fault is postulated as having the potential to generate <br />a maximum credible earthquake magnitude of 6.8 and a maximum <br />probable earthquake of magnitude of 5.9. Other nearby faults <br />incl uding the Elysian Park Thrust, Sierra Madre, Cucamonga and <br />Raymond faults are within approximately 20 miles of the project <br />site and could also impact the project site with respect to <br />seismic shaking. <br /> <br />The proj ect site could potentially be subj ect to moderate to <br />severe ground shaking in the event of a major earthquake along <br />the Whittier Fault or along one of the nearby faults in the <br />region. However, the seismic risk at the site is not considered <br />significantly different from other areas in the southern <br />California region. Since there are no new structures or new <br />building square footage associated with the proposed proj ect, <br />Seismic risks would not increase. <br /> <br />(A-3) Less Than Significant Impact <br /> <br />Soil liquefaction occurs when loose soil deposits located below <br />the water table are subjected to large ground accelerations <br />generated from seismic events. According to the General Plan <br />Land Use Element EIR, the project site has high to very-high <br />potential for liquefaction hazards. Through, the City's <br />development review process any new building construction would <br />be required to prepare a geotechnical study to address the <br />potential for liquefaction impacts. Since there are no new <br />structures or new building square footage associated with the <br />proposed project, the risk of seismic-related ground failure <br />including liquefaction would not increase. <br /> <br />(A-4) No Impact <br /> <br />The project site is flat without any topographical relief. <br />According to the General Plan Land Use Element EIR, there are no <br />landslide planes on the project site. Therefore, implementation <br />of the proposed project would not result in adverse impacts in <br />regards to landslides. <br /> <br />(B) No Impact <br /> <br />The proposed proj ect would not require any grading or other <br />earthwork activity and therefore no uncovered soils are <br />anticipated that would result in erosion and sedimentation <br />impacts to onsite and offsite drainage facilities. Therefore, <br />implementation of the proposed project would not result in <br />substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil. <br /> <br />7 <br /> <br />31&17 <br />