55A - RESOLUTION CERTIFYING EIR SAN LORENZO SEWER LIFT STATION

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Chapter 3 Findings Regarding Project Alternatives Attachment "A" increase the duration of the proposed Project's near -term significant and unavoidable construction - related impact at the intersection of South Bristol Street and West Segerstrom Avenue, which would occur between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. and between the hours of 2:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. (Monday through Friday). In addition, development of a lift station at Alternative Site No. 16 would result in a new, significant impact to recreation, as this alternative would reduce park land in the City and would exacerbate an existing deficiency of park and recreation facilities in the City. Construction- related impacts related to air quality /greenhouse gas emissions and hydrology and water quality would be increased under this alternative as compared to the proposed Project, but would be less than significant. Impacts related to air quality /greenhouse gas emissions (long - term), noise, and utilities and service systems would be similar to the proposed Project and would be less than significant, although long -term impacts associated with odors under accident conditions would be slightly reduced under this alternative and would be less than significant with the incorporation of Mitigation Measure MM 3.1 -1 (similar to the proposed Project). 3.4.18.3 Finding and Rationale for Alternative Site No. 16 The City hereby finds that specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations make the Alternative Site No. 16 infeasible. Alternative Site No. 16 would slightly increase by a period of one to two days the Project's near -term significant and unavoidable construction - related impact at the intersection of South Bristol Street and West Segerstrom Avenue, which would occur between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. and between the hours of 2:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. (Monday through Friday). This alternative also would introduce new significant and unavoidable impacts to recreation (near- and long -term) that would not occur in association with the proposed Project, and would increase construction - related air quality /greenhouse gas emissions and water quality /hydrology impacts. None of the significant impacts associated with the proposed Project would be avoided or substantially lessened with implementation of this alternative. In light of these considerations, the City rejects Alternative Site No. 16 as infeasible because it would avoid or substantially lessen any of the significant effects of the Project. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.6(b).) 3.4.19 Alternative Site Location No. 17 (Alternative Site No. 17) 3.4.19.1 Summary of Alternative Site No. 17 Alternative Site Location Number 17 (Alternative Site No. 17) would involve the construction of a new replacement lift station in the parking lot of an existing commercial office (AT &T) located at 3200 South Bristol Street in lieu of the proposed Project site. Alternative Site No. 17 is located approximately 0.25 -mile southwest of the proposed Project site. The location of Alternative Site No. 17 is depicted on Final EIR Figure 5 -1. In order to minimize disruptions to the existing AT &T building, the replacement lift station would be constructed in the western portion of the parking lot at this site. The lift station that would be constructed at Alternative Site No. 17 would include a similar above- ground block structure as the proposed Project. In addition, the lift station at Alternative Site No. 17 would feature similar equipment and appurtenances as the proposed Project. This alternative would require the installation and operation of approximately 54 percent more underground sewer conveyance infrastructure than the proposed Project and it is anticipated that the duration of Construction Phase 11 would be increased by 30 work days (approximately four weeks) as compared San Lorenzo Lift Station EIR (Project No. 06 -3510) 3 -36 CEQA Findings of Fact/Statement of Overriding Considerations 55A -75