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G. Air Quality Impacts (emissions, odors, change in microclimate) Emissions should not change significantly as a result of this project. The square footage of existing uses are not proposed to be changed & parking spaces will be provided in at least the same quantity as now existing. The proposed street location would slightly reduce vehicle miles travelled by providing a more centralized access point for existing & proposed uses versus the existing street pattern which would require a less direct and more lengthy route from the northern edge of the development. 5. F.'ater Related Impacts (runoff, flood hazard, quality and quantity of surface and ground waters) Changes in runoff characteristics of the area should he insignificant. As the parking areas will be reestablished for each existing use, the total amount of off-street impervious surfaces would be similar to existing conditions. The street area to be abandoned will probably be utilized for future parking or landscaping areas. d O RT E 6. Plant and Animal Impacts (effect on existing, ecosystem, rare or endangered species, etc.) The area has been previously disturbed due-to .prior & current site development. Existing landscaping that may have to he removed will be replaced with new land- °^aping in the proposed street median and along the new street frontages created the realignment. 7. Transportation/Circulation Impacts (additionai traffic, congestion, park~.~g~, ha~ards e[~ The project area will continue to have {rontage on o son r., ~ pu 1 c street. The construction of the new street section & the .abandonment of the existing secti will be coordinated with the widening of the street right-of-way & other related improvements to accommodate the projected traffic increase. The plan will elfminat the sharp curve in the existing Johnson Dr. roadoray at the Hopyard Rd. intersectio, & would reduce the constraints on circulation patterns in that area. A median break will be provided along the neca street section to facilitate access to existi commercial uses. Left-turn pockets will be provided to allow for U-turn movements. The proposed driveway entrance to the office building may result in congestion .due to its proximity to the intersection. The maintenance of clear sight distance between the intersecting streets & the installation of an appropriate turning radius should allow for efficient traffic flora. Interior circulation & parking areas for the existing comm'1 uses will be reoriented toward the new street fronta', In anticipation of increased traffic & improvements along Hopyard Road, the existi. driveway on ::opyard toad south of the Carnation Restaurant will be eliminated due to the c+~rva.t+±re of tha roa.f x, poor sight distance. The new street section will intersect with the proposed Ocaens Court & Bannister Dr. and will provide for immediate and centralized access to the proposed rovedecuhdeusaclplansto anThe proposed construction of Owens Court from the app intersection with Bannister Dr. will provide a looped network & flexibility in circulation. As this project does not include any changes in land uses, traffic 'evels should not be changed significantly from previously projected levels. Traff .astbound on Johnson Dr. will be required to travel through the barkinssapeas mayc rather than along the existing frontage road. Building sites & p g be adjusted where necessary to accommodate circulation changes & the appropriate intensity of development. M u N ~: M -~-