Tank Farm @ Studebaker/Loynes Proposed As Site Of Home Depot-Anchored Comm'l Center

Would the project cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections?

Potentially significant impact. A traffic and circulation study is in preparation that will address traffic impacts associated with construction and operation of the proposed project. The proposed project may cause an increase in daily vehicle trips when compared to the existing uses on site. The increase attributable to the project may cause congestion at intersections in the vicinity. The EIR will incorporate the analysis, findings, and mitigation measures formulated in a traffic and circulation study.

Would the project create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affected day or nighttime views in the area?

Potentially significant impact unless mitigation incorporated. Project implementation would create lighting sources on the project site with the addition of building, parking area, and security lighting. Although the proposed project may create a significant new source of light, there is sufficient distance between the project site and the nearest sensitive receptors so that any potential impacts are expected to be less than significant. The EIR, however, will describe project lighting and will identify mitigation measures, if needed, to reduce potentially significant impacts resulting from new light sources on the project site.

Would the project result in...need for new or physically altered governmental facilities...in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services?

Less than significant impact. The proposed project is an urban in-fill project in an area presently served by all public services. While the redevelopment of the project site has the potential to result in an increase in demand for police [and fire protection] services, the increase is expected to be incremental and not result in the need for new or expanded police facilities [or an expanded fire department facility.] Impacts related to public services, including police protection [and fire protection and emergency medical services], are expected to be less than significant. The EIR will, however, address service capacity of existing systems and any potential impacts to those services.