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Other CEQA Considerations Cumulative impacts will be specified in the individual sections of the EIR, and summarized in this section of the document. The cumulative analysis will be qualitative in nature and will be based upon known projects, either approved or proposed (applications on file), within a defined area around the proposed project; therefore, the cumulative impact assessment will be based on reasonably - anticipated potential development projects that may, in combination with the proposed project, create cumulatively considerable environmental impacts. Findings of recent court cases regarding the scope of cumulative impact discussions, as well as the requirements of the CEQA Guidelines, will be used. As previously mentioned, the description of project alternatives and cumulative projects will be developed in Task 1. The EIR will discuss all significant unavoidable adverse impacts (in conformance with the State CEQA Guidelines) that can only be partially mitigated, but not to a level that is less than significant. The EIR will also discuss any potential growth -inducing and irreversible impacts of the proposed project. Potential sources of growth inducement and their corresponding impacts, such as removal of obstacles to growth, major new employment generation, or major economic influences, will be qualitatively analyzed, to the extent that they are applicable. Alternatives The EIR will revise the existing alternatives section or create a new section (if necessary) to qualitatively address the environmental impacts that would result from a different project. PBS&J will work closely with City staff to develop up to three alternatives to the proposed project, including the no project alternative (including the no project/no development alternative and the no project/reasonably foreseeable use alternative) and one reduced size alternative. The alternatives will be provided in sufficient detail for comparison with the proposed project. Each alternative will be evaluated with respect to each key impact category. Graphic exhibits of alternatives will be presented, if available. The advantages and disadvantages of each alternative and the reasons for rejecting or recommending the alternative will also be discussed, and the environmentally superior alternative will be identified. A summary of the alternatives and their associated impacts will be provided in the EIR summary. During the course of the environmental analysis, minor variations to the proposed project that could have the effect of reducing or eliminating environmental concerns may become apparent; these variations will be implemented, where feasible. Output 1. Four (4) loose copies of the Revised Administrative Draft EIR for City staff review 2. One (1) electronic copy of the Revised ADEIR. C. Task 3 Prepare Draft EIR The purpose of this task is to respond to City staff comments on the Administrative Draft EIR, complete necessary revisions, and publish the Draft EIR for public review.