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than significant with implementation of the mitigation measures identified in the SEIR and MMRP. In accordance with CEQA Guidelines section 15091(a), a specific finding is made for each impact and its associated mitigation measures in the discussions below. The City Council again ratifies, adopts and incorporates the full analysis, explanation, findings, responses to comments and conclusions of the SEIR. 1. Aesthetics Impact 4.A-1 Development facilitated by the General Plan Amendment and rezonings could have a potentially adverse effect on a scenic vista. The SEIR evaluates the impact of the Project related to adverse effects on a scenic vista. New residential housing on the potential sites for rezoning would result in an impact by partially obscuring a scenic vista. If the new residential housing were developed in a manner that obstructs views from a scenic vista from a public area or introduces a visual element that would dominate or upset the quality of a view, this would create a significant impact on a scenic vista. The proposed Housing Element would result in increased intensity and could result in greater bulk and mass of buildings. Views of scenic vistas at Site 7 are currently unavailable. However, Site 7 is currently entitled to allow four-story buildings that could potentially obscure views of the ridgeline west of 1-680. Significance Before Mitigation: Significant Significance After Mitigation: Less than Significant Finding: Changes or alterations have been required in or incorporated into the Project that would avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the SEIR. Mitigation Measure 4.A-1, which has been required in or incorporated into the Project, will reduce the significant environmental impact to a less than significant level. Facts in Support of Finding: The following facts and mitigation measure indicate that the impact will be reduced to less than significant. 1. Development along scenic corridors would occur in areas that are already densely developed (i.e., Sites 1, 2, and 3), except in the case of Site 7, which would be constructed on currently undeveloped land. The obstruction of views of the ridgeline west of 1-680 by development at Site 7 would be considered significant. 2. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 4.A-1 set forth in Table 6-1 of the Final SEIR and listed in the MMRP will ensure that Impact 4.A-1 would be reduced to a less than significant level and is hereby incorporated by reference and described below: 4.41: The City shall require that site plans for the proposed Site 7 residential development to incorporate view corridors through the site which maintain views of the ridgelines to the west from Valley Avenue. Site(s) affected: Site 7.