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MOUNTAIN HOUSE NEIGHBORHOODS K AND L INITIAL STUDY S.ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST 14.RECREATION F neighborhoods,depending on the actual timing of the construction of the parks. The period between initial residential occupation of a neighborhood and completion of its neighborhood park is estimated to be 1 to 2 years. However, the temporary potential overuse of existing neighborhood parks would not substantially accelerate their physical deterioration,given the implementation measure requiring construction of new parks. � b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? The parks and recreational facilities described above would be constructed as part of the overall construction of Neighborhoods K and L. No existing recreational facilities would be expanded. In most cases,the timing for construction of the new parks would be tied to completion of the specific percentages of dwelling units and buildings. No significant impacts associated i with construction of new parks and recreation facilities are expected other than those associated with construction of the neighborhoods as a whole. Construction impacts would be short-term and include movement of earth for excavation and fill, delivery of construction materials,and generation of dust and noise from operating equipment. These construction impacts were addressed in the 1994 MEIR. I Master Plan Implementation Measure 7.2.6(c)states that residents of the + neighborhood in which the park is proposed shall be surveyed to determine I which facilities and improvements are most needed and desired. Chapter 3 of the Mountain House Parks, Recreation and Leisure Plan includes a public outreach and publicity program.As part of this program,the MHCSD may establish a Parks and Recreation Committee to advise the General Manager(of the MHCSD)on leisure issues.The plan also includes neighborhood outreach to encourage neighborhood involvement in planning for programs and facilities by holding periodic meetings at community centers once they are built. This public outreach and publicity program satisfies the intent of Master Plan Implementation Measure 7.2.6(c). Master Plan Implementation Measure 7.2.8(p)states that when paths cross Byron Road and the adjacent railroad tracks, the paths shall be grade-separated. Master Plan Implementation Measure 7.2.9(b)states that early access to Old River shall be provided during development of SPI, but no later than the issuance t of the 2,00011 building permit. To date, no access has been provided. '! Implementation of currently proposed plans for Neighborhoods K and L would require construction of recreation facilities that are an integral part of the overall Mountain House community addressed by the Master Plan SPI I,and the 1994 MEIR and approved by the San Joaquin Board of Supervisors. Construction impacts would be temporary and would consist of noise and dust from construction equipment and traffic impacts associated with truck traffic delivering lsmi i� 5-159