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It W mS <br />8.0 ANY SIGNIFICANT IRREVERSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES WHICH WOULD <br />BE INVOLVED IN THE PROPOSED ACTION SHOULD IT BE IMPLEMENTED <br />i <br />The proposed project will result in an intensification of land <br />uses within an urban area. Irreversible environmental changes which <br />could be expected from implementation of the proposed project include <br />demolition of existing structures, and the consumption of energy <br />utilized in demolition and construction activities. <br />There will be a permanent commitment to provide additional <br />i< <br />energy sources, particularly natural gas and electricity to the site. <br />'1 The fossil fuels consumed during demolition, construction, and those <br />which will be consuned during the project's life are irreplaceable. <br />There will be a permanent loss of natural resources for building <br />material used to construct and finish the structures. <br />The project will result in increased vehicular traffic and <br />congestion. There will be an incremental increase in air pollution as a <br />result of the emissions from vehicles, power generated equipment, and <br />grading activities. The increased traffic and urban activity will also <br />result in increased noise levels in the local area. There will also be <br />j a permanent commitment to provide community services such as water, <br />1� solid waste, sewage, police and fire services. The visual character of <br />the site will be altered by the increased intensity of development, <br />especially if high-rise buildings are developed on the site. If <br />high-rise buildings are constructed, then shade/shadow impacts to <br />ru <br />adjacent developments, including residential areas, could result. <br />Depending upon the type of exterior surfaces used on the structures, <br />solar reflection could also cause an environmental change in the area. <br />i <br />u <br />75D-3553 <br />