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PRZ-59/1623 Cindy Way 1. AESTHETICS Less Than Potentially Significant with Less Than No Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Im.act Incorporation Impact Would the project: a) I-lave a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? X b)Substantially damage scenic resources,including,but X not limited to,trees,rock outcropping;,and historic buildings within a state scenic highwal t c)Substantially degrade the existing visual character or X quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial I ght or glare X which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Environmental Setting No scenic vistas or scenic resources are located within project area. Due to the surrounding homes, the site is not visible from the Alameda County Fairground. The project site abuts the Arroyo Del Valle. Future homes as a result of this rezoning may be visible from residential properties across the arroyo. However, visual impacts should be minimal due to existing dense vegetation along the arroyo that provides screening. The future homes will be visible from the immediate homes on Cindy Way and Calico Lane. However, the visual impact should not be significant as the future PUD development plan would include height restrictions and design criteria. Significance Criteria The impact questions above constitute the significance criteria for this environmental topic. Discussion of Checklist Questions a.-d.) The proposed project would not change the physical setting of the property site. The existing home may still be visible from the Arroyo. The applicant is proposing to relocate the existing home after the rezoning is approved. The relocated home would meet the underlying zoning district's development standards and will be required to receive applicable approval. With the relocation of the home, the home would be oriented differently as it currently is. However, being set back from the street, the light and glare from the existing house home would not adversely impact motorists or surrounding homes. As a result of the rezoning, future homes may be constructed. If it occurs,development standards related to the lots and the design of the residences would be a part of the project. These standards will ensure that the visual character and the quality of the neighborhood and its surroundings will be maintained. Additionally, residential structures do not typically create substantial amounts of glare because of the types of materials used and the height of the structures. Residential projects are generally required to not provide up lighting and to ensure that the lowest wattage and luminosity be used in exterior lighting applications so as not to add to `night sky pollution'. This project will provide standards in the design guidelines addressing this issue. 4 7/8/2011