RES 85588 - Laserfiche WebLink

NOISE Significant Effect: Land uses developed adjacent to the Stoneridge Drive alignment will be exposed to excessive traffic-generated noise levels. Finding: Development is subject to the maintenance of noise standards as required in the Noise Element of the City's General Plan, thereby eliminating noise levels greater than the City's standard. Fact: Individual development projects are subject to the City's design review procedures where noise assessment studies are required as necessary to determine appropriate mitigation measures. Fact: Noise levels can be maintained along the new route through standard methods of noise reduction. TRAFFIC Significant Effect: Extension of Stoneridge Drive to E1 Charro Road will result in potential conflicts with existing gravel truck operations. Finding: Coordination of roadway plans among the affected jurisdictions in the area will provide for adequate facilities to serve local and regional transportation needs. Fact: City staff has been directed to participate in discussions with other affected agencies to determine appropriate routing of traffic on Stoneridge Drive, E1 Charro Roads, and Las Positas Boulevard. OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS Adoption of the proposed amendments will result in the loss of prime agricultural soils and sand and gravel resources. However, the project's overriding economic and environmental benefits include: - reduction of noise levels effec~ing the predominantly residential area located on West Las Positas Boulevard. - the reduction in congestion which would otherwise occur on local roadways and freeways if a east-west freeway alternative route were not provided for. - opportunity is available to plan for an efficient arterial roadways with limited driveway and intersecting street access, improving its use as a high capacity, efficient parallel-freeway route.