Item 24 - Public Hearing for Amendments to the Transit Zoning Code

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Place noise -generating construction equipment and locate construction staging areas away from sensitive uses, where feasible Schedule high noise -producing activities between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. to minimize disruption on sensitive uses Implement noise attenuation measures, which may include, but are not limited to, temporary noise barriers or noise blankets around stationary construction noise sources Use electric air compressors and similar power tools rather than diesel equipment, where feasible Construction -related equipment, including heavy-duty equipment, motor vehicles, and portable equipment, shall be turned off when not in use for more than 30 minutes Construction hours, allowable workdays, and the phone number of the job superintendent shall be clearly posted at all construction entrances to allow for surrounding owners and residents to contact the job superintendent. If the City or the job superintendent receives a complaint, the superintendent shall investigate, take appropriate corrective action, and report the action taken to the reporting party. Contract specifications shall be included in the proposed project construction documents, which shall be reviewed by the City prior to issuance of a grading permit. (Impact 4.8-1) MM4.8-3 Each project applicant shall require by contract specifications that construction staging areas along with the operation of earthmoving equipment within the project area would be located as far away from vibration and noise sensitive sites as possible. Contract specifications shall be included in the proposed project construction documents, which shall be reviewed by the City prior to issuance of a grading permit. (Impact 4.8-1 and Impact 4.8-9) MM4.8-4 Each project applicant shall require by contract specifications that heavily loaded trucks used during construction would be routed away from residential streets. Contract specifications shall be included in the proposed project construction documents, which shall be reviewed by the City prior to issuance of a grading permit. (Impact 4.8-1 and Impact 4.8-9) MM4.8-5 When residential uses would be located in areas with noise levels in excess of 60 dBA CNEL (either through conversion of use/structure or new construction), the project applicant shall provide noise barriers around private open space areas, including patios and balconies, as necessary. The height and density of the barriers shall be sufficient to reduce the exterior noise levels within private open space areas to a CNEL of 65 dBA or less. (Impact 4.8-2) MM4.8-6 Prior to issuance of building permits, building plans shall specify the STC rating of windows and doors for all residential land uses. Window and door ratings shall be sufficient to reduce the interior noise level to a CNEL of 45 dBA or less, and shall be determined by a qualified acoustical consultant as part of the final engineering design of the project. (Impact 4.8- 2) MM4.8-7 Each project applicant shall provide proper shielding for all new HVAC systems used by the proposed residential and mixed use buildings to achieve an attenuation of 15 dBA at 50 feet from the equipment. (Impact 4.8-2) MM4.8-8 The City shall provide a written statement to each applicant for projects located within 400 feet of the SCRRA tracks that shall be provided for each residential unit and resident, notifying them of potential noise and vibration issues associated with the railroad tracks, including the following: Notice of Disclosure January 2025 40 Environmental Analysis