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L , though traffic generation may be reduced under this alternative, impacts under this alternative would be similar to those of the proposed Project. (DEIR,p. 7-10.) While transportation impacts could be reduced under the Reduced Size alternative, this alternative leaves open the possibility of future development at the Project site, as the EIR assumed only 5.84 acres of the Project site would be developed. The analysis submitted by Omni Means notes that if the remainder of the land is also developed as a reduced size travel stop, then the resulting trip generation would be the same as the base condition and all intersections would operate at the same LOS as disclosed in the EIR. (Omni Means Technical Memo, p. 3.) If the remaining land were developed with retail uses allowed under C-FS zoning, trip generation would be increased by approximately 150% as compared to what would occur under the Project. Under this potential scenario, the additional trip generation would result in significant deterioration in intersection LOS conditions as LOS conditions under the Project. (Omni Means Technical Memo,p.4.) Air Quality This alternative, by reducing the amount of traffic, would potentially reduce the amounts of air pollutant emissions that would be generated by the Project, particularly NOx emissions. In addition, diesel particulate matter emissions would be reduced, along with health risks associated with these emissions. ROG,NOx and PM10 emissions under this alternative would be below the SJVAPCD significance thresholds. (DEIR, p. 7-10.) As noted above, the DEIR assumed only 5.84 acres of the site would be developed under this alternative. Any air quality reductions based on a lower trip generation would not be realized if the entire 11.68 acre site is developed in the long term. 3. Feasibility of Alternative 2 Though traffic generation may be reduced under this alternative, traffic impacts under this alternative would be similar to those of the proposed Project. In particular, as with the proposed Project, the ramp junction impacts for this alternative would be significant and unavoidable under both existing and cumulative conditions. In the long term, moreover, full development of the site may eliminate any environmental advantages offered by this alternative. Furthermore, by substantially reducing the total proposed building square footage, this alternative would create a much smaller project that would be considered less of a draw to regional travelers. This would directly conflict with the objectives of developing a property of sufficient size to accommodate a, truck and auto fuel dispensing area, emergency tire repair and replacement services, convenience store, and fast-food restaurant to create a regional travel stop. (DEIR,p. 7-10.) In addition, this Alternative would not be economically feasible for the Applicant. The technical memorandum submitted by EPS notes that the Applicant specifically chose the location of the proposed Project to fill a coverage gap in the corridor for its trucking customer base. The proposed Project would serve to fill a gap between the Applicant's Santa Nella and Coming travel stop locations. (EPS Technical Memo, p_ 2.) Further, based on Love's experience in developing similar truck stops,the Project site will be developed with a focus on accommodating trucking customers. To accommodate them, the site must be configured to allow trucks to safely maneuver around the site and park. Love's considered alternative configurations to reduce the Love's Travel Stops Project is Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations