PCRES 2009-002PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2009-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
CERTIFICATION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2008-597 PREPARED
FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2008-597, ZONE
CHANGE 2008-136 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31434
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2008-597
APPLICANT: MONROE DATES, LLC
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did, on the 27" day of January, 2009, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
the request of Monroe Dates, LLC.for Environmental Assessment 2005-536 prepared
for General Plan Amendment 2008-1 16, Zone Change 2008-136 and Tentative Tract
31434, located on the west side of Monroe Street at the west termination of Avenue
61, more particularly described as:
APN's: 764-280-014 and 764-270-015
WHEREAS, said Environmental Assessment complies with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970" as amended (Resolution 83-63), in that the Planning Director has conducted an
Initial Study (Environmental Assessment 2008-597) and has determined that although
the proposed Project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not
be a significant effecting this case because mitigation measures incorporated into the
project approval will mitigate or reduce any potential impacts to a level of non -
significance, and that a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact should.
be adopted; and,
WHEREAS, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if
any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find
the following facts, findings, and reasons to justify recommending to the City Council
certification of said Environmental Assessment:
The proposed applications will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or
general welfare of the community, either indirectly, or directly, in that no
significant unmitigated impacts were identified by Environmental Assessment
2008-597.
2. The proposed project will not have the potential to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife population to
drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the range of rare or endangered plants
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Planning Commission Resolution 2009-002
Environmental Assessment 2008-597
Monroe Dates, LLC
Adopted: January 27, 2009
or animals or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California
history or prehistory. The property has not been identified as a habitat for any
endangered or threatened wildlife.
3. There is no evidence before the City that the proposed project will have the
potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat on which the
wildlife depends. The property has not been identified as a habitat for any
endangered or threatened wildlife. Furthermore, landscaping will be installed
which may provide some habitat.
4. The proposed project do not have the potential to achieve short-term
environmental goals, to the disadvantage of long-term environmental goals, as
no significant effects on environmental factors have been identified by the
Environmental Assessment.
5. The proposed project will not result in impacts which are individually limited.or
cumulatively considerable when considering planned or proposed development in
the immediate vicinity, as development patterns in the area will not be
significantly affected by the proposed project. If the project is approved as
proposed, is will be in compliance with the General Plan and in conformance
with surrounding development.
6. The proposed project will not have environmental effects that will adversely
affect the human population, either directly or indirectly, as no significant
impacts have been identified which would affect human health, risk potential or
public services.
7. There is no substantial evidence in light of the entire record that the project may
have a significant effect on the environment.
8. The Planning Commission has considered Environmental Assessment 2008-597
and said assessment reflects the independent judgment of the City.
9. The City has on the basis of substantial evidence, rebutted the presumption of
adverse effect set forth in 14 CAL Code Regulations 753.5(d).
10. The location and custodian of the City's records relating to this project is the
Planning Department located at 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
Planning Commission Resolution 2009-002
Environmental Assessment 2008-597
Monroe Dates, LLC
Adopted: January 27, 2009
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the
Planning Commission for this Environmental Assessment.
2. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council certification of
Environmental Assessment 2008-597 for the reasons set forth in this
Resolution and as stated in the Environmental Assessment Checklist and
Mitigation Monitoring Program, attached and on file in the Planning Department.
3. That Environmental Assessment 2008-597 reflects the independent judgment of
the City.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
Planning Commission held on this 27`" day of January, 2009, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS BARROWS, QUILL, WEBER, WILKENSON, AND
CHAIRMAN ALDERSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ED ALDERSON, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JES(JfZ^SON, Planning Director
City of La Quinta, California
Environmental Checklist Form (EA 2008-597)
1. Project title: General Plan Amendment 2008-116; Zone Change 2006-136; Tentative Tract
Map 31434. "Monroe Dates LLC"
2. Lead agency name and address: City of La Quinta
78-495 Calle Tampico L
La Quinta, CA 92253
3. Contact person and phone number: Stan Sawa
760-777-7125
4. Project location: The west side of Monroe Street, north and south of Avenue 61. Assessor's
Parcel No. 764-280-014, -015.
5. Project sponsor's name and address: Monroe Dates LLC
1387 Ambassador Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
6. General Plan Designation: 7. Zoning:
Existing: Low Density Residential, Low Existing: Low Density Residential,
Density Agriculture/Equestrian Residential Low Density Agriculture/Equestrian
Proposed: Low Density Residential Residential
Proposed: Low Density Residential
8. Description of project: (Describe the whole action involved, including but not limited to later
phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or off -site features necessary for its
implementation. Attach additional sheets if necessary.)
The proposal includes a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change to remove the Lov
Density Agriculture/Equestrian Residential overlay from 30.26 acres located on the west side
of Monroe Street, north and south of Avenue 61. This overlay provides special standards am
requirements associated with lot size and land uses in this portion of the City.
The Tentative Tract Map proposes the subdivision of the 30.26 acres into 94 single famil}
residential lots of 8,668 square feet or more, as well as lots for a well site, retention anc
landscaping areas, and streets.
9. Surrounding land uses and setting: Briefly describe the project's surroundings:
North: Existing single family residential and golf course (Trilogy)
South: Existing single family residential and golf course (Trilogy)
East: Monroe Street, North of Avenue 61: existing single family residential (Tract Mal
31733). South of Avenue 61: existing agriculture.
West: Existing single family residential and golf course (Trilogy)
10. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, o
participation agreement.)
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving
least one impact that is a 'Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on 1
following pages.
Aesthetics
Biological Resources
Hazards & Hazardous
Materials
Mineral Resources
Public Services
Utilities / Service
Systems
Agriculture Resources
Cultural Resources
Hydrology / Water
Quality
Noise
Recreation
Air Quality
Geology /Soils
Land Use / Planning
Population / Housing
Transportation/Traffic
Mandatory Findings of Significance
DETERMINATION: (To be completed by the Lead Agency)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the
environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
X I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the
project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and
an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a ."potentially significant impact" or
"potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one
effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable
legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier
analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed
adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable
standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or
NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are
imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.
Signature Date
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EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequate
supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following ea
question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sourc
show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the proj(
falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it
based on project -specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expc
sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project -specific screening analysis).
2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off -site as well as c
site, cumulative as well as project -level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well
operational impacts.
3) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then t
checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less th
significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact"
appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one
more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR
required.
4) "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where t
incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from 'Potentially Signific<
Impact" to a "Less Than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigati
measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant le`
(mitigation measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Analyses," may be cross-referenced).
5) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEO
process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaratic
Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following:
a) Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review.
b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist we
within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant
applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigati
measures based on the earlier analysis.
c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigati
Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated
refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-speci
conditions for the project.
6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to informati
sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to
previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to t
page or pages where the statement is substantiated.
7) Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used
individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion.
8) This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; howev
lead agencies should normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant t(
project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected.
9) The explanation of each issue should identify:
a) the significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and
b) the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than signifrcanc
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Potentially
Less Than
Less Than
No
Significant
Significant w/
Significant
Impact
Impact
Mitigation
Impact
I. AESTHETICS -- Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a
X
scenic vista? (La Quinta General Plan Exhibit
3.6 "Image Corridors")
b) Substantially damage scenic resources,
including, but not limited to, trees, rock
X
outcroppings, and historic buildings
within a state scenic highway? (Aerial
photograph; Site Inspection)
c) Substantially degrade the existing
visual character or quality of the site and
X
its surroundings? (Application materials)
d) Create a new source of substantial
X
light or glare which would adversely
affect day or nighttime views in the area?
(Application materials)
I. a)-c) The General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have no impact on scenic vista
The proposed project is surrounded on three sides by existing single famil
development, and proposes single family homes of similar size and mass. The projei
does not include the design of the homes at this time. However, the zoning ordinanc
allows one and two story construction in the Low Density Residential zone, and it ca
be expected that one and two stories will be proposed for the project site. The view
and scenic vistas in this part of the City occur to the west and south. The propose
project will not obstruct these vistas, as the site is on the Valley floor, some distant
from the foothills, and views of the mountains will remain.
The site is currently a date grove, and the date palms will be removed as a result of tl
implementation of the proposed project. The grove is man-made, however, and dot
not constitute a significant stand of trees. No historic buildings occur on the site.
The proposed project will eventually construct single family homes on the site, of
similar size, and on similarly sized lots as those already surrounding the site. Ti
project site is the last remaining parcel on the west side of Monroe in this area which
not developed. The project will therefore have no impact on the visual character of tl
area.
d) The project site is currently vacant. Development of the single family homes will rest
in limited lighting associated with landscaping and architectural lighting. The level
lighting is expected to be consistent with that already occurring in the area, and w
not significantly increase lighting levels in the area. Impacts are expected to be le
than significant.
5
Potentially
Less Than
Less Than
No
Significant
Significant w/
Significant
Imps
Impact
Mitigation
Impact
II. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES:
Would theproject:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique
X
Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide
Importance (Farmland), as shown on the
maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland
Mapping and Monitoring Program of the
California Resources Agency, to non-
agricultural use? (General Plan EIR p. III-21
ff.)
b) Conflict with existing zoning for
X
agricultural use, or a Williamson Act
contract? (Zoning Map)
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c) Involve other changes in the existing
environment which, due to their location
X
or nature, could result in conversion of
Farmland, to non-agricultural use?
(General Plan Land Use Map; Site Inspection)
II. a)-c) The General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have no impact on agricultu
resources. The project site is currently in agriculture. Development of the homes whi
will result from implementation of the proposed project will result in the loss of
acres of date grove in the area. However, the site is surrounded by development
three sides, and is not conducive to the long term use in agricultural productii
Further, the site is too small to represent a significant agricultural production area
the long term.
There are no Williamson Act contracts on the project site. The site is designated
residential development, and such development has occurred surrounding the site. T
implementation of the proposed project will have no impact on lands currently
agriculture to the east, insofar as these parcels can continue to be fanned with
without the proposed project.
Impacts associated with agricultural resources are expected to be less than significan
0
Potentially
Less Than
Less Than
No
Significant
Significant w/
Significant
Impac
Impact
Mitigation
Impact
III. AIR QUALITY: Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct
X
implementation of the applicable air
quality plan? (General Plan EIR)
b) Violate any air quality standard or
X
contribute substantially to an existing or
projected air quality violation? (General
Plan EIR)
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable
net increase of any criteria pollutant for
which the project region is non-
X
attainment under an applicable federal or
state ambient air quality standard
(including releasing emissions which
exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone
precursors)? (General Plan EIR)
d) Expose sensitive receptors to
X
substantial pollutant concentrations?
(General Plan EIR)
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a
X
substantial number of people? (Application
materials)
III. a) The General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have no impact on air qualit
The implementation of the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan lar
use designation assigned to the site, in terms of density proposed. The South Coast A
Quality Management District (SCAQMD), which has jurisdiction over air quali
management in the region, has based its air quality management planning on eai
jurisdiction's General Plan. Therefore, the proposed project was considered
SCAQMD planning efforts, and is consistent with the air quality management plans
effect for the City.
b)- e) The City, and Coachella Valley, are in non -attainment for PM10 (particulate matter
10 microns or smaller). The City can be subject to high winds, which can suspend dt
and sand in the air, and cause unhealthful conditions.
Air emissions will occur during construction and the life of the project, primarily tho
associated with vehicle emissions. Construction and long term emissions a
addressed individually below.
Grading and Construction
It is expected that the site will be mass graded. As a result, as shown in Table 1, t
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site has the potential to generate up to 798.9 pounds of fugitive dust during the gradi
process. The City will require that the project prepare a fugitive dust management pt
which will include site watering or other stabilization measure, and other controls
the grading process to reduce air emissions. This plan is required to reduce emissic
associated with fugitive dust to the greatest extent possible. In addition, mitigation
proposed below to limit the area to be graded, in order to reduce the potential
fugitive dust generation. The combination of these two measures will reduce impa
associated with fugitive dust to less than significant levels.
Table 1
Fugitive Dust Potential
(pounds per day)
Total Acres to be Factor Total Potential Dust
Disturbed at Buildout (lbs./day/acre) Generation (lbs./day)_
30.26 26.4 798.9
South Coast Air Quality Management District " CEQA Air Quality Handbook"
In addition to fugitive dust, the proposed project will generate air emissions from
heavy equipment used in the grading process. These emissions, and the emissic
generated by the worker trips associated with this phase of construction,
summarized in Table 2. As shown in the Table, grading equipment air emissions v
not exceed SCAQMD thresholds of significance, and impacts will be less tl
significant.
Table 2
Grading Equipment Emissions
(pounds per day)
# hrs/
Equipment
Pieces
day
CO
NOx
ROG
SOx*
PM10
PM2.5
Grader
2
8
9.81
20.00
2.45
0.02
1.04
0.92
Crawler Tractors
r
Scrapers
1:
8
8.79
20.54
2.33
0.02
0.87
0.77
Tractor/LoaderBackhoe
1 r,
g
3.06
4.65
0.69
0.01
0.35
0.31
Rubber Tired Dozer
1 $ F 1
9.99
21.49
2.49
0.02
0.91
0.81
Off Highway Trucks
5.31
16.13
1.79
0.02
0.57
0.51
Other Construction Equipment
2
8 ;;
6.16
13.76
7.83
0.14
0.04
0.04
Total
43.11
96.58
17.59
0.23
3.78
3.36
Source: EMFAC 2007 (Version 2.3) SCAB Fleet Average Emission Factors (Diesel) for 2012. •PM2.5 is 89% of PM
on South Coast Air Quality Management District's "Final, Methodology to Calculate Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5 and P
Significance Thresholds, October 2006. PM 10 accounts for all particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter.
During grading, worker trips will also contribute to air emissions in the area. Tablf
below, illustrates the combined emissions from these trips and the equipm
emissions shown in Table 2. As shown in the Table, grading emissions will not excl
SCAQMD thresholds, and the impacts will be less than significant.
Table 3
Grading - Related Exhaust Emissions Summary
(pounds per day)
CO NOx ROG SOX PM10 PM2.5 CO2
Equipment Emissions 43.11 96.58 17.59 0.23 3.78 3.36 8,751
Workers' Vehicle Emissions 4.33 3.39 0.57 0.01 0.14 0.11 72X
Total Construction Emissions 47.44 99.97 18.16 0.24 3.92 .3.48 9,471
SCAQMD Thresholds of
Significance 550.00 100.00 75.00 150.00 150.00 55.00 l
Construction activities will follow the grading process. It is expected that homes wi
be built in groups on the site, and not all 94 homes will be constructed at one time. Fc
purposes of this analysis, it has been assumed that up to 25 units would be i
production at any one time. The construction of these units will generate air emissior
from the application of coatings, the paving of streets, and the use of mobile an
stationary equipment. Table 4 summarizes the emissions expected during tb
construction process. As shown in the Table, construction activities are not expected t
exceed SCAQMD thresholds of significance, and impacts will be less than significant
Table 4
Aggregate Construction - Related Emissions Summary
(pounds
per day)
PM1
CO
NOx
ROG
SOX
0
PM2.5
Equipment Emissions
Workers' Vehicle Emissions
23.06
17.33
41.16
13.58
5.83
2.28
0.05
0.03
2.46
M5
2.19
0.46
4,-)
2,c
Asphalt Paving Emissions
-
-
0.52
-
-
Architectural Coatings Emissions
-
-
46.25
-
-
-
Total Construction Emissions
40.40
54.74
54.88
0.08
3.01
2.64
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SCAQMD Thresholds of Significance
550.00
100.00
75.00
150.00
150.00
55.00
Operational Emissions
The primary source of air pollutants generated by the project will be from vehicle tril
to and from the project site. The Institute of Transportation Engineers estimates th
single family homes generate 9.57 trips per day. At build out, therefore, the proposf
project will generate 900 trips per day. Based on these trips, the emissions from tl
vehicles can be estimated, and are shown in Table 5.
Table 5
Daily Exhaust Emissions at Project Build Out
(pounds per day)
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Total Miles Traveled per
Pollutant CO NOx ROG sox PMto PM2.5 C(
Passenger Vehicles 76.18 7.36
8.37 0.14 1.24 0.81 14,642.1
Delivery Trucks 2.92 3.17
0.44 .0.01 0.13 0.10 764.,
Total Pounds per
Day 79.10 10.53
8.80 0.15 1.37 0.91 15,41
SCAQMD Thresholds 550.0 100.0
of Significance 0 0 75.00 150.00 150.00 55.00 N
Source: EMFAC 2007 (Version 2.3) Emissions Factors for On -Road Passenger Vehicles & Delivery Trucks.
Passenger Vehicles are < 8500 lbs, and Delivery Trucks are > 8500 lbs. Passenger vehicles are assumed to be
traveled by 98% of the total trips and delivery trucks represent 2% of total miles traveled.
As illustrated in the Table, the long term operation of the proposed project will in
exceed thresholds of significance established by SCAQMD. Impacts are expected to
less than significant.
Obiectionable Odors
The proposed project will consist of single family homes which will only generz
cooking and similar odors. These are not expected to be objectionable. No impacts a
expected.
Mitigation Measures
I. Grading on the project site shall be limited to no more than 10 acres of acti
grading during any one day.
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Potentially
Less Than
Less Than
No
Significant
Significant w/
Significant
Impac
Impact
Mitigation
Impact
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES --
Would theproject:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either
X
directly or through habitat modifications,
on any species identified as a candidate,
sensitive, or special status species in local
or regional plans, policies, or regulations,
or by the California Department of Fish
and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (General Plan MEA, p. 78 ff.)
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any
X
riparian habitat or other sensitive natural
community identified in local or regional
plans, policies, regulations or by the
California Department of Fish and Game
or US Fish and Wildlife Service? (General
Plan MEA, p. 78 ff.)
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on
X
federally protected wetlands as defined by
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(including, but not limited to, marsh,
vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct
removal, filling, hydrological interruption,
or other means? (General Plan MEA, p. 78 ff.)
d) Interfere substantially with the
X
movement of any native resident or
migratory fish or wildlife species or with
established native resident or migratory
wildlife corridors, or impede the use of
native wildlife nursery sites? (General Plan
MEA, p. 78 ff.)
e) Conflict with any local policies or
X
ordinances protecting biological resources,
such as a tree preservation policy or
ordinance? (General Plan MEA, p. 73 ff.)
f) Conflict with the provisions of an
X
adopted Habitat Conservation Plan,
Natural Community Conservation Plan, or
other approved local, regional, or state
habitat conservation plan? (General Plan
MEA, p. 78 ff.)
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IV. a) The General Plan and Zone Change will have no impacts on biological resources. T]
project site is not in its native condition, and consists of disturbed agricultural lands.
biological survey prepared in 2003 found that the site is entirely in agriculture, tw
thirds of it being a date grove, and the balance an abandoned agricultural field. The o
site survey found no sensitive species, and the trapping survey found no species
concern. The site is within the boundary of the Coachella Valley Multiple Speci
Habitat Conservation Plan, but not within a conservation area for the Plan. The proje
will be required to pay mitigation fees, which are designed to mitigate all impacts
covered species. Impacts are expected to be less than significant.
b)-f) The project site does not contain any riparian areas or wetlands. The project site
isolated, being surrounded by development, and does not provide a migratory corridc
No policies relating to biological resource preservation will be affected by t]
proposed project's build out. No impacts are expected.
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Potentially
Less Than
Less Than
N
Significant
Significant w/
Significant
Imp
Impact
Mitigation
Impact
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES -- Would
theproject:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in
the significance of a historical resource as
defined in'15064.5? (General Plan MEA p. 123
ff.)
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in
X
the significance of an archaeological
resource pursuant to ' 15064.5? (General Plan
MEA p. 123 ff.)
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
X
paleontological resource or site or unique
geologic feature? (General Plan MEA p. 88 ff.)
d) Disturb any human remains, including
those interred outside of formal
cemeteries? (General Plan MEA p. 123 ff)
V.a), b) & d) The General Plan and Zone Change will have no impacts on cultural resources. Th
project site is in agricultural production. However, a cultural resource analysis wz
prepared for the site. The Phase I report identified one prehistoric resource, and tw
potential historic resources on the site (two wells). The wells, upon forth(
investigation, were found to be of no historic significance. The prehistoric resourc
was identified as a scatter of pottery and stone, which had the potential to h
significant. As a result, a testing program was undertaken. The testing found that th
site does not have the potential to be significant. All testing was reported, an
materials collected and analyzed in an appropriate manner, to the extent necessary. N
further analysis of this location is necessary. However, there is the potential that oth(
resources, buried beneath the soil surface, could occur on the site. This woul
constitute a potentially significant impact which requires mitigation, as follows:
1. A qualified archaeological monitor will be present on the site during any group
disturbing activity, including removal of the existing trees on the site. The monit(
shall be empowered to stop and/or redirect ground disturbing activities, should
resource be uncovered. A recovery plan shall be prepared and implemented shoul
this occur. The monitor shall report on the monitoring effort in writing, ar
provide the City with the report within 30 days of the completion of the grading c
the site.
Implementation of this mitigation measure will assure that impacts associated with d
proposed project will be reduced to less than significant levels.
I "Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment..." prepared by Archaeological Advisory Group, July 2003, ai
"Archaeological Testing and Evaluation Report" prepared by CRM Tech, September, 2003.
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The proposed project site is not known to have been the location of a burial groun
California law requires that contractors immediately notify law enforcement officia
should human remains be identified when grading occurs on the project site. Th
requirement assures that impact to human remains will be less than significant.
V. c) The project site occurs within the traditional boundary of ancient Lake Cahuilla.
paleontological study was prepared for the project site 2. The study found mollu;
shells on the site during the field survey. The destruction of these resources won
represent a potentially significant impact, which requires mitigation,.as follows:
1. Surface collection of surface fossils shall occur prior to any ground disturbance.
2. A qualified paleontological monitor will be present on the site during any grow
disturbing activity, including removal of the existing trees on the site. The monit
shall be empowered to stop and/or redirect ground disturbing activities, should
resource be uncovered. A recovery plan shall be prepared and implemented shou
this occur. The monitor shall report on the monitoring effort in writing, and provii
the City with the report within 30 days of the completion of the grading on the sit
2 "Paleontological Resources Assessment Report," prepared by CRM Tech, July 2003.
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Potentially
Less Than
Less Than
No
Significant
Significant w/
Significant
Impact
Impact
Mitigation
Impact
VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS -- Would
the project:
a) Expose people or structures to
potential substantial adverse effects,
including the risk of loss, injury, or death
involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault,
X
as delineated on the most recent Alquist-
Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map
issued by the State Geologist for the area
or based on other substantial evidence of
a known fault? (General Plan MEA Exhibit
6.2)
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking?
X
(General Plan MEA Exhibit 6.2)
iii) Seismic -related ground failure,
X
including liquefaction? (General Plan MEA
Exhibit 6.3)
iv) Landslides? (General Plan MEA Exhibit
X
6.4)
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or
X
the loss of topsoil? (General Plan MEA
Exhibit 6.5)
c) Be located on expansive soil, as
X
defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform
Building Code (1994), creating
substantial risks to life or property
(General Plan MEA Exhibit 6.1)
d) Have soils incapable of adequately
X
supporting the use of septic tanks or
alternative waste water disposal systems
where sewers are not available for the
disposal of waste water? (General Plan
Exhibit 8.1)
VI. a)-d) The General Plan and Zone Change will have no impacts on soils and geolog,
Implementation of the project, however, will result in structures which will be subje,
to groundshaking. The proposed project site is not located in an Alquist-Priol
Earthquake Fault Zone. The site, and the City in general, are located in a seismical:
active area, and will experience strong groundshaking during an earthquake. The Cil
implements the most stringent building code requirements through implementation 4
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the Uniform Building Code provisions for seismically active zones. This requireme
assures that impacts associated with groundshaking and construction will be less th.
significant.
The project site is located in an area of the site subject to liquefaction hazards. T1
geotechnical investigation undertaken for the project site3 found groundwater at
depth of 16 feet below the surface. This indicates a potential for liquefaction during
seismic event. The geotechnical analysis includes recommendations for soil treatmei
which will carry forward to the building plans for the project, and will protect f
structures from liquefaction hazards. As the City requires site and project specil
geotechnical investigations be submitted with building plans, this standard requireme
will assure that impacts associated with liquefaction are reduced to less than significa
levels.
The project site is flat, and surrounded by flat lands, and will not be subject
landslides or rockfalls.
The proposed project will be required to implement a fugitive dust management pla
which will include water stabilization during grading, and other measures,
determined by the City, to assure that wind erosion impacts are less than significant.
Water erosion will be controlled through the City's requirement associated wi
NPDES standards, to which the proposed project will be subject. These will inclu
the preparation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) which w
include best management practices to assure that storm water flows leaving the site a
not polluted, and do not include silt. These City requirements will assure that impac
associated with implementation of the proposed project will be less than significant.
The City's soils are not expansive, as they consist of sands and silty sands.
The proposed project will be required to connect to sanitary sewer facilities, and w
not include septic tanks.
Overall, impacts associated with geology and soils are expected to be less th
significant.
3 "Geotechnical Investigation Proposed Residential Development," prepared by Sladden Engineering, May 2003.
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Potentially
Less Than
Less Than
No
Significant
Significant w/
Significant
Impact
Impact
Mitigation
Impact
VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS --Would theproject:
a) Create a significant hazard to the
X
public or the environment through the
routine transport, use, or disposal of
hazardous materials? (Application materials)
b) Create a significant hazard to the
X
public or the environment through
reasonably foreseeable upset and accident
conditions involving the release of
hazardous materials into the
environment? (General Plan MEA, p. 95 ff.)
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle
X
hazardous or acutely hazardous materials,
substances, or waste within one -quarter
mile of an existing or proposed school?
(Application materials)
d) Be located on a site which is included
X
on a list of hazardous materials sites
compiled pursuant to Government Code
Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it
create a significant hazard to the public or
the environment? (Application materials)
e) For a project located within an airport
X
land use plan or, where such a plan has
not been adopted, within two miles of a
public airport or public use airport, would
the project result in a safety hazard for
people residing or working in the project
area? (General Plan land use map)
f) For a project within the vicinity of a
X
private airstrip, would the project result in
a safety hazard for people residing or
working in the project area? (General Plan
land use map)
g) Impair implementation of or physically
X
interfere with an adopted emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation
plan? (General Plan MEA p. 95 ti)
h) Expose people or structures to a
X
significant risk of loss, injury or death
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involving wildland fires, including where
wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas
or where residences are intermixed with
wildlands? (General Plan land use map)
VII. a}h) The General Plan and Zone Change will have no impacts on hazards or hazardol
materials. The development of the homes will result in small quantities of cleanit
products and similar materials being stored in the homes. These materials will I
disposed of by Burrtec, which implements local, County and State requirements for tl
handling of hazardous materials. Impacts will be less than significant.
A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment was prepared for the proposed projece. TI
study found that the site's use in agriculture, pesticide storage had occurred, and th
waste oil and underground storage tanks were located on the site, as was suspects
asbestos -containing pipe and building materials. The study recommended remediatit
of these items, which was undertaken5. The storage tank was properly remediated, at
asbestos testing undertaken. All hazardous materials on the site have been remediati
to the standards imposed by the County and the State, thereby reducing potenti
impacts to less than significant levels.
The site is not within the boundaries of the airport land use plan. The proposed proje
site is not listed as a compromised site on any state or federal database. The propose
project is not located within '/4 mile of a school. There are no wildlands locate
adjacent or near the project site.
4 "Report of Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Assessors Parcel Numbers.764-270-015 and 764-280-01�
prepared by Earth Systems Southwest, March 2003.
5 "Report of Underground Storage Tank Closure," prepared by Earth Systems Southwest, June 2003; and "Report
Asbestos Removal," prepared by Scott Morrison and Associates, 2003.
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Potentially
Less Than
Less Than
No
Significant
Significant w/
Significant
Impa
Impact
Mitigation
Impact
VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER
QUALITY-- Would the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or
X
waste discharge requirements? (General Plan
EIR p. 1I1-187 ff.)
b) Substantially deplete groundwater
X
supplies or interfere substantially with
groundwater recharge such that there
would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or
a lowering of the local groundwater table
level (e.g., the production rate of pre-
existing nearby wells would drop to a level
which would not support existing land uses
or planned uses for which permits have
been granted)? (General Plan EIR p. III-187 ff.)
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage
X
pattern of the site or area, including
through the alteration of the course of a
stream or river, in a manner which would
result in substantial erosion or siltation on -
or off -site? (General Plan EIR p. III-187 ff.)
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage
X
pattern of the site or area, including
through the alteration of the course of a
stream or river, or substantially increase the
rate or amount of surface runoff in a
manner which would result in flooding on -
or off -site? (General Plan EIR p. III-187 ff.)
e) Create or contribute runoff water which
X
would exceed the capacity of existing or
planned stormwater drainage systems or
provide substantial additional sources of
polluted runoff?(General Plan EIR p. III-187 ff.)
f) Place housing within a 100-year flood
X
hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood
Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate
Map or other flood hazard delineation
map? (General Plan EIR p. III-187 ff.)
g) Place within a 100-year flood hazard
x
area structures which would impede or
redirect flood flows? (Master Environmental
Assessment Exhibit 6.6)
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VIII. a) & b) The General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have no impact on hydrolog
The eventual development of the homes on the site, however, will necessitate domest
water and storm water management.
The proposed project will be connected to the Coachella Valley Water District
(CVWD) sanitary sewer system. The CVWD maintains its facilities in compliant
with all wastewater discharge requirements.
To protect against the potential contamination of storm water, the proposed proje
will be required to comply with the City's NPDES standards, requiring that potenti
pollutants not be allowed to enter surface waters.
The proposed project will require potable water for domestic use and for landscaph
irrigation. The CVWD will provide water to the project site. The proposed project
consistent with, and less intense than, the land use designation assigned to tl
property. The CVWD utilized this land use designation, and a higher intensity land u
scenario, in the development of its Urban Water Management Plan. The Plan identifiE
existing and future water sources, and determined that sufficient supplies exist
provide domestic water to the project and City.
The City will also require the implementation of water conserving appliances at
fixtures, consistent with the Uniform Building Code. Finally, the project will 1
required to comply with CVWD's landscaping standards, which require wat
conservation through drought tolerant landscaping and extremely efficient irrigati(
systems. These requirements will assure that impacts associated with the propos(
project are less than significant.
VIII. c) & d) The City requires that projects prepare hydrology analysis, and such an analysis h
been completed for the proposed project6. The hydrology study calculated the potenti
runoff generated by the 100 year storm, and sized the proposed on -site retention has
to accommodate these storm flows. The City Engineer will continue to review, at
will ultimately approve, the final hydrology analysis, which will be based on fin
plans for the project. These City requirements will assure that the impacts associat(
with storm flows on the project site are less than significant.
VIII. e}g) The site is not located in a flood zone as designated by FEMA. No impact is expected
6 "Tentative Tract 31434 Preliminary Hydrology and Hydraulics Report," prepared by KIDS Consulting, June 2008.
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Potentially
Less Than
Less Than
No
Significant
Significant w/
Significant
Impac
Impact
Mitigation
Impact
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING -
Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established
X
community? (Aerial photo)
b) Conflict with any applicable land use
X
plan, policy, or regulation of an agency
with jurisdiction over the project
(including, but not limited to the general
plan, specific plan, local coastal program,
or zoning ordinance) adopted for the
purpose of avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect? (General Plan Exhibit
2.1)
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat
X
conservation plan or natural community
conservation plan? General Plan MEA p. 74
ff.)
IX. a)-c) The project site is currently a date grove, and development of the site will not divide E
established community.
The General Plan Amendment and Zone Change propose to delete tl
Agriculture/Equestrian Residential Overlay from both the General Plan and Zonir
maps for this parcel. This designation was applied in this portion of the City f(
properties located adjacent to more rural lands, to provide a transition to these rur
lands from the more suburban character of lands to the west. The proposed project si
is, however, surrounded on three sides by the Trilogy project, which consists (
equivalent or more dense development than that proposed for the project site. Monr(
Street borders the proposed project site on the east, further isolating it from more rur
lands to the east. The proposed Amendments, therefore, are consistent with Ian(
surrounding the project site, and will not significantly conflict with the General Plan 4
Zoning Ordinance in this instance.
The proposed project is within the fee area for the Coachella Valley Multiple Specie
Habitat Conservation Plan. The proposed project will be required to comply with th
Plan, and pay fees which are designed to mitigate the potential impacts to any cover(
species. No impact is expected.
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Potentially
Less Than
Less Than
No
Significant
Significant w/
Significant
Impal
Impact
Mitigation
Impact
X. MINERAL RESOURCES -- Would
the project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a
X
known mineral resource that would be of
value to the region and the residents of
the state? (Master Environmental Assessment
p. 71 ff.)
b) Result in the loss of availability of a
X
locally -important mineral resource
recovery site delineated on a local
general plan, specific plan or other land
use plan? (Master Environmental Assessment
p. 71 ff.)
X. a) & b) The General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have no impact on miner
resources. The project site is and has been designated for low density residenti
development, and does not occur in the vicinity of any mining activities. No miner
resources are expected to occur within the project site, and no impact is expected as
result of implementation of development on the site.
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Potentially
Less Than
Less Than
No
Significant
Significant w/
Significant
Impact
Impact
Mitigation
Impact
XI. NOISE Would the project result in:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation
X
of noise levels in excess of standards
established in the local general plan or
noise ordinance, or applicable standards
of other agencies? (General Plan MEA p. I I I
f.)
b) Exposure of persons to or generation
X
of excessive groundbome vibration or
groundbome noise levels? (General Plan
MEA p. 111 ff.)
c) A substantial permanent increase in
X
ambient noise levels in the project
vicinity above levels existing without the
project? (General Plan MEA p. I I I ff.)
d) A substantial temporary or periodic
X
increase in ambient noise levels in the
project vicinity above levels existing
without the project? (General Plan MEA p.
IIIf.)
e) For a project located within an airport
X
land use plan or, where such a plan has
not been adopted, within two. miles of a
public airport or public use airport,
would the project expose people residing
or working in the project area to
excessive noise levels? (General Plan land
use map)
f) For a project within the vicinity of a
X
private airstrip, would the project expose
people residing or working in the project
area to excessive noise levels? (General
Plan land use map)
XI. a)-f) The General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have no impact on noise. Tl
eventual development of the proposed project will, however, result in increases
noise levels, generally associated with the increased vehicle trips in the area. TI
project site is located on Monroe Street. The General Plan EIR identified this area
the City as having relatively low long term noise levels. The project will include a
foot wall on the eastern boundary, which will serve as a noise buffer for adjacent lol
The noise levels on the project site are expected to meet the City's 65 dBA CNE
noise standards.
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The project will result in elevated noise levels during the construction process. The si
is surrounded by the walls built for the Trilogy project on three sides. Although not
levels in excess of General Plan standards are likely to occur for short perioc
depending on the equipment or construction activity, these levels will be during t
noisier day time hours, and will not significantly impact the noise environment in t.
area. Impacts are expected to be less than significant.
The project's construction may also generate some vibration, depending on t
construction equipment required. This condition will be temporary and periodic, and
not expected to impact sensitive receptors, since the proposed project is surrounded 1
existing commercial development. The impacts are expected to be less than significai
The project site is not located within the noise contours of any airport or airstrip.
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Potentially
Less Than
Less Than
No
Significant
Significant w/
Significant
Impact
Impact
Mitigation
Impact
XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING —
Would the project:
a) Induce substantial population growth
X
in an area, either directly (for example,
by proposing new homes and businesses)
or indirectly (for example, through
extension of roads or other
infrastructure)? (General Plan, p. 9 ff.,
application materials)
b) Displace substantial numbers of
X
existing housing, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing
elsewhere? (General Plan, p. 9 ff., application
materials)
c) Displace substantial numbers of
X
people, necessitating the construction of
replacement housing elsewhere? (General
Plan, p. 9 ff., application materials)
XII. a)-c) The General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have no impact on population c
housing. The eventual development of 94 homes will occur in response to growth i
the area, and is not expected to cause growth in the area. The site is located on th
City's existing street system, and is served by existing infrastructure. No significai
extension of infrastructure will result from the proposed project. Impacts are expecte
to be less than significant.
The project site is operated as a date grove, and will not result in the destruction c
housing, or the displacement of people.
Overall impacts associated with population and housing are expected to be less tha
significant.
bAll
Potentially
Less Than
Less Than
No
Significant
Significant w/
Significant
Impel
Impact
Mitigation
Impact
XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES
a) Would the project result in substantial
adverse physical impacts associated with
the provision of new or physically altered
governmental facilities, need for new or
physically altered governmental
facilities, the construction of which could
cause significant environmental impacts,
in order to maintain acceptable service
ratios, response times or other
performance objectives for any of the
public services:
Fire protection? (General Plan MEA, p. 57)
X
Police protection? (General Plan MEA, p. 57)
X
Schools? (General Plan MEA, p. 52 ff.)
X
Parks? (General Plan; Recreation and Parks
X
Master Plan)
Other public facilities? (General Plan MEA,
X
p. 46 ff.)
XIII, a) The General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have no impact on publ
services. The proposed project will result in some increases in demand for police ai
fire services. However, the project will be required to pay Impact Fees, which a
structured to include the additional facilities required to accommodate additional lai
uses in the City. In addition, the proposed project will generate sales and property to
which will help offset the costs associated with providing additional services.
The proposed project will pay the mandated school fees in place at the time
development. These fees are designed to offset the costs associated with ne
development, and allow the school district to construct new facilities.
The proposed project will pay Quimby fees for parks, and also includes an on site pa
area, which will be available for residents, and which may reduce those residents' net
for off -site parks facilities.
Overall impacts associated with public services and facilities are expected to be le
than significant.
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Potentially
Less Than
Less Than
No
Significant
Significant w/
Significant
Impact
Impact
Mitigation
Impact
XIV. RECREATION --
a) Would the project increase the use of
X
existing neighborhood and regional parks
or other recreational facilities such that
substantial physical deterioration of the
facility would occur or be accelerated?
(Application materials; General Plan Exhibit 5.1)
b) Does the project include recreational
X
facilities or require the construction or
expansion of recreational facilities which
might have an adverse physical effect on
the environment? (Application materials)
XIV. a) & b) The General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have no impacts on recreation
As stated above, the proposed project will include an on site park area which wil
offset the need for other City facilities. The project will not result in a need fo
additional recreational facilities. Overall impacts are expected to be less tha
significant.
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Potentially
Less Than
Less Than
No
Significant
Significant w/
Significant
Impa
Impact
Mitigation
Impact
XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC --
Would the project:
a) Cause an increase in traffic which is
X
substantial in relation to the existing
traffic load and capacity of the street
system (i.e., result in a substantial
increase in either the number of vehicle
trips, the volume to capacity ratio on
roads, or congestion at intersections)?
(General Plan EIR, p. III-29 ff.)
b) Exceed, either individually or
X
cumulatively, a level of service standard
established by the county congestion
management agency for designated roads
or highways? (General Plan EIR, p. III-29 ff.)
c) Result in a change in air traffic
X
patterns, including either an increase in
traffic levels or a change in location that
results in substantial safety risks? (No air
traffic involved in project)
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a
X
design feature (e.g., sharp curves or
dangerous intersections) or incompatible
uses (e.g., farm equipment)? (Application
materials)
e) Result in inadequate emergency
X
access? (Application materials)
f) Result in inadequate parking capacity?
X
(Application materials)
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans,
X
or programs supporting alternative
transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle
racks)? (Project description; MEA Exhibit 3.10)
XV. a)-g) The General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have no impact on Traffic
Circulation. The eventual development of 94 single family residences will result
approximately 900 average daily trips to and from the site. The traffic generated by f
site is consistent with that analyzed for the General Plan, as the project is consiste
with the General Plan designation of Low Density Residential. The General Plan El
found that levels of service in this area of the City, and Monroe Street in particuh
will be acceptable at General Plan buildout. As the project is consistent with what w
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analyzed in the EIR, and no significant changes in land use have occurred in thi
vicinity of the proposed project, the impacts associated with traffic on local roads ari
expected to be less than significant.
The proposed project wll be required to provide parking consistent with the Zoninj
Ordinance. The project is on the City's existing street system, and will have no impac
on emergency access or response. The proposed project is not within the SunLinI
service area. The proposed project is not within the influence area of an airport o
airstrip.
Overall impacts associated with transportation and traffic are expected to be less thaj
significant.
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Potentially
Less Than
Less Than
No
Significant
Significant w/
Significant
Impa,
Impact
Mitigation
Impact
XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE
SYSTEMS. Would the project:
a) Exceed wastewater treatment
X
requirements of the applicable Regional
Water Quality Control Board? (General
Plan MEA, p. 58 ff.)
b) Require or result in the construction of
X
new water or wastewater treatment
facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which could
cause significant environmental effects?
(General Plan MEA, p. 58 ff.)
c) Require or result in the construction of
X
new storm water drainage facilities or
expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause
significant environmental effects?
(General Plan MEA, p. 58 ff.)
d) Have sufficient water supplies
X
available to serve the project from
existing entitlements and resources, or
are new or expanded entitlements
needed? (General Plan MEA, p. 58 ff.)
e) Result in a determination by the
X
wastewater treatment provider that serves
or may serve the project that it has
adequate capacity to serve the project's
projected demand in addition to the
provider's existing commitments?
(General Plan MEA, p. 58 ff.)
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient
X
permitted capacity to accommodate the
project's solid waste disposal needs?
(General Plan MEA, p. 58 ff.)
g) Comply with federal, state, and local
X
statutes and regulations related to solid
waste? (General Plan MEA, p. 58 ff.)
XVI. a)-g) The General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have no impact on Utilities ai
Service Systems. The proposed project will connect to existing CVWD facilities f
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both domestic water and sanitary sewer. CVWD has sufficient capacity t
accommodate the proposed project, and also has the ability to expand the wastewate
treatment plant as regional needs require.
The proposed project will design its storm water drainage to contain the 100 yez
storm, as required by City standards. The proposed project will not require th
expansion of existing storm drainage facilities. Please also see Hydrology, above.
The proposed project is consistent with the land use designation used by CVWD t
determine domestic water demand in its service area. The analysis concluded that th
CVWD has sufficient water available, now and in the future, to serve the propose
project. Impacts are therefore expected to be less than significant.
Solid waste will be collected by Burrtec, the City's solid waste franchisee. Burrte
currently hauls City solid waste to the Edom Hill transfer station. From there, waste i
transported to one of several regional landfills, including the Lambs Canyon, Badland
and El Sobrante landfills. These landfills have sufficient capacity to accommodate th
proposed project. Burrtec is also required to comply with all City, regional, state an
federal requirements for the disposal of solid waste.
Overall impacts associated with utilities are expected to be less than significant
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Potentially
Less Than
Less Than
No
Significant
Significant w/
Significant
Impa
Impact
Mitigation
Impact
XVIL MANDATORY FINDINGS OF
SIGNIFICANCE --
a) Does the project have the potential to
X
degrade the quality of the environment,
substantially reduce the habitat of a fish
or wildlife species, cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below self-
sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a
plant or animal community, reduce the
number or restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods
of California history or prehistory?
b) Does the project have the potential to
achieve short-term, to the disadvantage
X
of long-term environmental goals?
c) Does the project have impacts that are
X
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively
considerable" means that the incremental
effects of a project are considerable when
viewed in connection with the effects of
past projects, the effects of other current
projects, and the effects of probable
future projects)?
d) Does the project have environmental
X
effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings, either
directly or indirectly?
XVII. a) Biological resources will not be significantly impacted by the proposed project, as t
site is disturbed agricultural land, and does not include native habitat. Archaeologic
and paleontological resources were identified on the project site, but themitigati
measures included in this document will reduce the potential impacts to less th
significant levels.
XVII. b) The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan vision for the area, and w
have no significant impacts which cannot be mitigated. The level of impact associat
with the project is consistent with that envisioned in the General Plan EIR.
XVII. c) This Initial Study has found that no cumulative impact will occur as a result of t
proposed project.
XVII. d) The proposed project will have less than significant impacts associated with noise a
traffic and circulation, which could directly affect human beings. Impacts associat
with air quality during the grading process are reduced to less than significant levels
the mitigation measures in this document.
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XVIII. EARLIER ANALYSES.
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQ)
process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negativ
declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case a discussion should identify the followinj
on attached sheets:
a) Earlier analyses used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are available fo
review.
General Plan EIR, 2002.
b) Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist wer
within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicabl
legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures bases
on the earlier analysis.
Not applicable.
c) Mitigation measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigatiu
Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from th
earlier document and the extent to which they address site -specific conditions for the project.
Not applicable.
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