2019-107 - Proposed Addington Multi-Family Residential Project

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accommodate the Project's solid waste disposal needs? Finding: Less than significant impact. (DEIR, p. 2-8; Initial Study, p. 65.) Facts in Support of Finding: The existing landfills that serve the project region have sufficient capacity to accommodate the Project's solid waste needs. (Initial Study, p. 65.) For the reasons discussed above and the reasons discussed in the DEIR, impacts associated with this issue would be less than significant, and no mitigation is required. (Initial Study, p. 65.) For the reasons discussed above and the reasons discussed in the DEIR, impacts associated with this issue would be less than significant, and no mitigation is required. (Initial Study, p. 65.) This conclusion also applies, for the same reasons, to the Modified Project 9.16 Energy Resources As discussed in Section 4.14, Energy, of the DEIR, the Project would not result in an increase in overall or per capita energy consumption, or in a wasteful or unnecessary consumption of energy, or require or result in the construction of new sources of energy supplies or additional energy infrastructure capacity, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects, or conflict with applicable energy efficiency policies or standards. The Project would be developed pursuant to the California Green Building Standards Code (24 California Code of Regulations [CCR] Part 11 [CALGreen Code]), which would provide for sustainable construction and operational practices, including energy efficiency. (DEK pp. 4.14-5 through 4.14-7.) The City's administration of the Title 24 requirements and the City's Climate Action Plan includes review of design components and energy conservation measures ensures that all requirements are met. Typical Title 24 measures include insulation; use of energy -efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment (11VAC); solar -reflective roofing materials; energy -efficient indoor and outdoor lighting systems; reclamation of heat rejection from refrigeration equipment to generate hot water; and incorporation of skylights, etc. In complying with the Title 24 standards, impacts to peak energy usage periods would be minimized, and impacts on statewide and regional energy needs would be reduced. In addition, the Project would represent an urban infill development because it would occur on a currently developed site, and would be located near existing off -site employment, commercial, residential, and retail destinations and in proximity to existing public bus stops and freeways, which would result in reduced vehicle trips and Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) in comparison to a project of similar size and land without close access to employment, service, and retail, destinations; in addition to public transit and freeways. The land use characteristics of the Project are consistent with the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) guidance related to a reduction of vehicle trip distances that would achieve a reduction in associated transportation -related fuel demand. Also, the Project site is within an area where existing infrastructure would provide for efficient delivery of electricity and natural gas to the Project and the Project would not inhibit the development of other alternative energy sources. For the reasons discussed above and the reasons discussed in the DEIR, impacts associated with this issue would be less than significant, and no mitigation is required. (DEIR, pp. 4.14-5 through 4.14-7.) This conclusion also applies, for the same reasons, to the Modified Project 9.17 Findings Regarding Cumulative Environmental Impacts Resolution No. Page 56 of 76 Certification of the Magnolia at the Park EIR