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avoided and the geology, soils, seismic activity, and drainage impacts of this project do not constitute a significant adverse effect upon the environment. G. Noise Impact: The city finds that approval of the project could expose existing homes adjacent to the site to temporary high noise levels from project construction activities. This is considered a short-term significant impact (Final FIR, page 9-5). Facts: 1. Subdivision and house construction work shall be limited to between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekend days. Heavy earth-moving and paving equipment activities shall be limited to the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and, with approval of the City Engineer, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays. All noise-generating construction equipment shall meet DMV noise standards and shall be equipped with muffling devices. When necessary, shielding material shall bs used for unusually high noise generation areas. 2. Construction traffic shall be directed to use Bernal Avenue between the site and Sunol Boulevard. Findings: 1. The City Council adopts the above-stated conclusions of the Final FIR with respect to the significance of noise impact resulting from project development. 2. The City Council finds that mitigation measures are feasible and will be required as a condition of approval. 3. The City Council finds that the mitigation measures incorporated into current project, the additional mitigation measures discussed and set forth on the Final FIR, and mitigation measures which will be imposed upon future project approvals, have - 21 -