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i i i Kanoelehua Avenin is a major cross-town 6-lane, divided highway. Likewise, Kekuanao'a Street is one of the major arterials into Downtown Hila. As such, although this project will introduce additional vehicular traffic to this area, it is not anticipated to contribute significantly to the long-term ambient noise level. Thus. any traffic increase should result in a noise increase of equal to or less than 55 Ldn, which is within acceptable levels within an urban environment. The periodic aircraft overflights generate a higher level at approximately 66 Ldn. The short-term noise impacts will be associated with the construction of the project. These will be temporary, Further, all applicable State rules governing construction noise abatement will be observed. The Applicant also intends to not ailow noise-generating construction activity to occur on Sundays and early morning and late evening hours. The proposed development should not generate any direct airalit, impacts. During the short-term, there may be some fugitive dust associated with the construction of the project. However, compliance with the State Department of Health's regulations governing dust control should help mitigate this potential impact. From a long-terra perspective, the project itself is not expected to have uses that generate adverse air pollutants. The only discernible air quality impact would be associated with vehicular traffic to and from the site. While the added traffic will have an impact to the ambient air quality, the impact should not be significant. This is due in part to the higher FPA standards for automobile air emissions and the prevailing tradewinds. All required parking area within the project site will be paved with an ail- weather, dust free surface. Landscaping will also be required as part of the Plan Approval requirement. As such, with the exception of minimal construction dust in the beginning, long term dust generated by the project should be insignificant. J. Sceni- and Visual Considerations In the Natural Beauty element of the General Plan, there are sites or areas listed as scenic resources. The subject site is not listed as a scenic site. However, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa are listed as scenic resources. The proposed conversion should not create any adverse visual imparts on either of those mountains. The location of the site is such that there 8