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C. Field Survey Data — Non -Residential The Project has identified 1 non-residential occupant that would be displaced. Survey information was obtained from this one business owner. The one business impacted by the Project would be considered a small business. The affected business would require cost-effective medium to small replacement sites, with proximity to existing customer bases. A detailed interview with the business owner is instrumental in identifying suitable replacement sites. Generally, interviews with the business tenants are crucial in addressing various complex relocation issues early in the process, including issues such as identification of trade fixtures and equipment, tenant improvements, personal property/real property issues, and the relocation requirements of various businesses that may become long lead items, such as obtaining special permits or zoning requirements. Such items should be carefully reviewed and planned in coordination with project time frames. The non-residential displacement may be identified as potential candidate for extensive advisory services and relocation assistance. • Arco Gas Station —Gas stations with convenient stores and mechanic services included (i.e. smog check) are historically difficult to relocate, due to the nature of the services provided. Additionally, they usually require busy intersections, pedestrian traffic, visibility, access, and parking. Moving smaller businesses can have a more detrimental effect than moving larger businesses, presumably with larger capital reserves. For this reason, it would be essential to provide timely, viable referrals to replacement sites, with assistance in relocation planning, while simultaneously executing the move carefully and efficiently. Information obtained during the relocation interview process will assist in determining the financial capacity of a business to accomplish a move, and if an advance relocation assistance payment is necessary. Even if a business is relocated as planned, its employees may still encounter challenges with commuting or transportation to the replacement location. Some employees rely on public transportation to commute to and from work and may need to adjust their personal schedules and routines depending upon bus routes and/or schedules to reach the new location. Upon implementation of the Relocation Assistance Program, relocation timing issues and replacement site concerns will be discussed and addressed, as appropriate. The list of affected businesses provided in Table 4 below reflects data gathered from field observations and business interview. Table 4: Affected Non -Residential Uses 9 75B-19