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Existing School Safety Certification by adjacent interior and exterior building lighting during the nighttime because the school is not used for learning purposes after school hours. Therefore, since the project is limited in development intensity, the existing lighting conditions would not be substantially increased and no additional risk to students would occur as a result of project implementation. (ii) Noise As previously discussed, the schools are currently not substantially impacted by mobile- source noise from the traffic on the surrounding roadways due to the limited capacity of E. Chestnut Avenue and Standard Avenue, which are most proximate to and abut the proposed park portion of the site, and are surrounded by single- and multi-family residential uses, which are not considered sources of excessive noise. In addition, the project would not increase the capacity of the schools, and would result in a nominal increase in vehicle trips associated with the new park facilities, as the public already utilizes the existing school play fields for recreation. Therefore, although a minor increase in park-related traffic could result from project implementation, the proposed project would not result in a substantial increase in traffic. Therefore, no significant risk to students would occur as a result of project implementation. (iii) Air Pollution The project site is surrounded by single- and multi-family residential uses. According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, there are five (5) facilities listed as air pollutant emission sites within the 1,500-foot radius of the school campuses.15 However, all facilities are permitted and regulated by the AQMD and are all a minimum of 850 feet from the school properties at the closest point. Furthermore, the proposed improvements would occur within the confines of the existing school campuses and would not increase enrollment at either school. Therefore, the proposed project would not cause a significant increase in air pollution, and no new or increased risks to students would occur as a result of project implementation. k. Easements restricting access or building placement (1) Regulation Easements on or adjacent to the site shall not restrict access or building placement. 15 South Coast Air Quality Management District. "AQMD Facility Lookup. " ht :,?wx v.agmd.goa.r'webapp ubin/o Xmapviewer.aspx. Accessed October 22, 2012. City of Santa Ana PCR Services Corporation Page I I Roosevelt Elementary Park Development December 20112 25B-13