75D - PH ZONING ORD AND CUP CALIFORNIA PALMS

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Environmental Checklist For CEQA Compliance region in attaining the applicable state and national ambient air quality standards. As such, cumulative impacts would be less than significant. D. Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed project would result in a less than significant impact because the proposed project would not expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. Sensitive receptors include land uses such as homes and schools where receptors would be more susceptible to health effects from air pollution. Sensitive receptors in the vicinity of the proposed project include homes located east and southeast of the project site. No schools are located in the vicinity of the proposed project. The closest school to the proposed project is New Hope Elementary School, which is located approximately 0.5 mile southwest of the proposed project. As described above in response to Section III.B, construction and operation of the proposed project would not result in any substantial localized or regional air pollution impacts and therefore would not expose any nearby sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. Also, implementation of Mitigation Measure AQ-1 would reduce fugitive dust from the project site in compliance with SCAQMD Rule 402. Potential impacts would be less than significant, and no mitigation measures are necessary. Less Than Significant Impact. Mandatory compliance with SCAQMD Rules will result in a less than significant impact as a result of objectionable odors. According to the SCAQMD CEQA Air Quality Handbook, land uses associated with odor complaints typically include agricultural uses, wastewater treatment plants, food processing plants, chemical plants, composting, refineries, landfills, dairies, and fiberglass molding (SCAQMD 1993). The proposed project would not include any land uses identified by the SCAQMD as being associated with odors and therefore, would not produce objectionable odors. Potential sources that may emit odors during construction activities include asphalt paving and the use of architectural coatings and solvents. SCAQMD Rules 1108 (SCAQMD 1985) and 1113 (SCAQMD 2006) limit the amount of volatile organic compounds from cutback asphalt, architectural coatings, and solvents. Via mandatory compliance with SCAQMD rules, no construction activities or materials are proposed that would create a significant level of objectionable odors. Potential impacts during short-term construction would be less than significant. IV. Biological Resources A. No Impact. The project site is located in a fully urbanized setting and is void of any native vegetation or wildlife habitat; therefore, it does not have the potential to accommodate sensitive biological resources. No impacts would occur. No Impact. The site is void of any riparian habitat or other natural communities; therefore, it does not have the potential to accommodate sensitive biological resources. No impacts would occur. C. No Impact. The project would not result in impacts to wetland areas as no wetlands are located on the project site. No impacts would occur. California Palms May 2007 Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 3-18 J85 0296.D1 75D-75