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Proposal to Provide Environmental (CEQA/NEPA) Consulting Services • Increased light and glare • Shading/shadows • Consistency with adopted urban design guidelines i Analysis of aesthetic impacts typically involves photo -documentation of the site and surroundings and determination of whether or not the proposed project is consistent with the visual character of the area, adversely affects identified visual resources, alters views from important view locations, or otherwise adversely affects visual conditions in the area. Depending upon the nature of the project, Rincon can prepare shadow modeling that illustrates the effect of building height and massing with respect to shading of adjacent properties. Air Quality. Air quality analyses will be prepared in accordance with the methodologies outlined in the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) CEQA Air Quality Handbook. Significance criteria will be based on SCAQMD thresholds. Analysis will typically include discussions of: (1) construction impacts; (2) long-term operational impacts; (3) impacts relating to elevated carbon monoxide concentrations; and (4) Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) consistency. Construction - related air emissions will be compared to SCAQMD significance thresholds. This evaluation will typically include an assessment of dust impacts as well as emissions associated with heavy construction equipment. Potential long-term emissions associated with most projects would primarily be a result of increased traffic and/or increased vehicle miles traveled. Mobile emissions will be associated with commuter vehicle use by residents and employees and patrons of the proposed commercial uses. Operational emissions will be estimated using the most recent version of the URBEMIS computer model. Based on data obtained from the EIR traffic study, the effect of project -generated traffic on localized CO levels will be estimated using either a screening model or, if necessary, the CALINE model. Consistent with the guidance of AB 32, Rincon would also prepare an evaluation of the project impacts relative to global climate change.and greenhouse gas emissions. The review of consistency with regional planning efforts will generally include analysis of: • Consistency with the Air Quality Management Plan • Consistency with the emission forecasts of the Plan Where necessary, air quality analyses will identify measures required to mitigate air quality impacts, such as: Dust control measures during construction General transportation measures • Energy saving measures Biological Resources. Biological resources likely will not be of substantial concern for most projects given the highly urbanized nature of most of Santa Ana. However, individual projects may have the potential to affect sensitive habitats (such as wetlands) and/or sensitive species. Rincon retains biological resource experts who can conduct biological evaluations in-house, including wetland delineations and special status species surveys. As appropriate, biological resource analysis may include: (1) search and review of the California Natural Diversity Data Base (CNDDB); (2) field survey work; (3) review of aerial photographs, soils survey; and (4) consultation with the California ' Department of Fish and Game (DFG), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (LSFWS), the U.S. Army 1 City of Santa Ana