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4 Environmental Analysis
<br /> 4.11 Land Use and Planning
<br /> In accordance with Policies PHS-5.6, PHS-5.7, PHS-5.8, and PHS-5.11, and as discussed in
<br /> Section 4.3, Air Quality, of this Draft EIR, the Project would not expose nearby residents or other
<br /> sensitive receptors to significant levels of toxic air contaminants (TAC), and no mitigation
<br /> measures would be required. Similarly, particulate matter (PM,o and PM2.5) emissions would also
<br /> be less than significant thresholds during construction of the Project and mitigation measures
<br /> would not be required. In accordance with Policy PHS-6.7, and as discussed in Section 4.8,
<br /> Greenhouse Gas Emissions, of this Draft EIR, the Project would not result in GHG emissions
<br /> impacts and mitigation would not be required. Ultimately, as determined by this Draft EIR, the
<br /> Project would have less than significant impacts related to air quality, and thus would be
<br /> consistent with these policies of the General Plan.
<br /> In accordance with Policies PHS-7.1, PHS-7.2, PHS-7.3, PHS-7.5, PHS-7.6, PHS-7.8, and PHS-
<br /> 7.9, and as discussed in Section 4.9, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, of this Draft EIR, the
<br /> Project would result in less than significant impacts related to hazardous materials and wastes.
<br /> The use, storage, and disposal of such materials would be in accordance with state and federal
<br /> requirements, and any hazardous materials that would be stored on-site would be contained in
<br /> designated areas in accordance with an HMBP. Adherence to the HMBP as required by the
<br /> California Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory law (Health and Safety
<br /> Code §25500 et seq.) would ensure that all handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous
<br /> materials, including the proposed batteries, would be conducted in accordance with proven
<br /> practices to minimize exposure to workers or the public. Ultimately, as determined by this Draft
<br /> EIR, the Project would have less than significant impacts related to hazards and hazardous
<br /> materials, and thus would be consistent with these policies of the General Plan.
<br /> The Project would include a gen-tie transmission line; however, in accordance with Policies PHS-
<br /> 8.1 and PHS-8.6, and as discussed in Section 4.9, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, of this Draft
<br /> EIR, the Project site is not located within an airport land use plan and, therefore, the Project
<br /> components, including the gen-tie, would not interfere with the safe operation of aircrafts.
<br /> In accordance with Policies PHS-9.1 and PHS-9.4, and as discussed in Section 4.13, Noise, of
<br /> this Draft EIR, the Project would incorporate Mitigation Measures NOISE-1, NOISE-2, and
<br /> NOISE-3 to reduce Project-related noise impacts to less than significant levels. Mitigation
<br /> Measure NOISE-1 consists of requirements to reduce noise levels within the Project area during
<br /> construction, Mitigation Measure NOISE-2 requires the inclusion of sound walls along the
<br /> Project perimeter to reduce noise levels during operation, and Mitigation Measure NOISE-3
<br /> requires the inclusion of two 15-foot soundwalls on the western and eastern portions of the Project
<br /> site to shield surrounding residential properties from Project-related noise. Further, vibration noise
<br /> levels were also determined to be less than significant.
<br /> Therefore, for the reasons provided above, the Project would not result in a significant
<br /> environmental impact due to a conflict with applicable policies of the San Joaquin County General
<br /> Plan.
<br /> Alameda County Analysis
<br /> Due to the proposed gen-tie transmission line and tie-in with the PG&E Tesla Substation
<br /> development within the jurisdiction of Alameda County, and specifically due to development of
<br /> the gen-tie line within/along public roadways, the Project would be required to secure a Utility
<br /> Roadway Permit from Alameda County in accordance with Chapter 12.08 of the Municipal Code
<br /> Griffith Battery Energy Storage Project 4.11-21 Tetra Tech/SCH 2022120675
<br /> Draft Environmental Impact Report August 2023
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