COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY PLANNING SERVICES DIVISION County of Placer HEARING DATE: March 14, 2019 ITEM NO.: 1 TIME: 10:05 AM
TO: Placer County Planning Commission
FROM: Development Review Committee
DATE: March 14, 2019
SUBJECT: PLACER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER MASTER PLAN UPDATE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, REZONE, ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (PLN18- 00195) FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH#201709202) SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT 3 (Holmes)
GENERAL PLAN / COMMUNITY PLAN AREA: Auburn/Bowman Community Plan
GENERAL PLAN / COMMUNITY PLAN DESIGNATION: If adopted, the Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update will update and supersede existing land use designations in the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan.
ZONING: If adopted, the Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update will update and supersede existing zoning in the Placer County Zoning Ordinance.
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS: 051-120-061-000, 051-120-010-000, 051-110-013-510, 051-120- 064-000, 051-120-065-000, 051-120-066-000, and 051-120-067-000
STAFF PLANNER: Crystal Jacobsen, Principal Planner
LOCATION: The 200-acre proposed project site is located north of the City of Auburn and within the census- designated area of North Auburn, west of State Route 49, between Bell and Atwood Roads.
APPLICANT: County-initiated
PROPOSAL The Placer County Government Center (PCGC) Master Plan Update is a county-initiated update of the 1993 Comprehensive Facilities Master Plan for Placer County. The proposed PCGC Master Plan Update (Master Plan Update) defines potential anticipated uses for the PCGC campus over the next 20 years. The Master Plan Update provides a conceptual site plan for the PCGC property and establishes allowable land uses, development standards, and design guidelines that will shape future development projects.
The Master Plan Update proposes a General Plan Amendment to amend and establish a Master Plan land use designation and apply it to the project site, and includes edits to General Plan Tables 1-1 and 1-2 and Figures 1-1 and 1-2, to recognize the Master Plan Update. The Master Plan Update also includes a proposal to amend the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan Land Use Map to re-designate land uses within the PCGC area, and to replace and supersede all references to the “Dewitt Center” with the Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update. Additionally, the Master Plan Update proposes a Rezone to change zone districts within the PCGC area and to amend the Placer County Zoning Code Section 17.52.135 Town Center Commercial to allow modified development standards for development in areas that include the Town Center zoning overlay subject to approval of an area plan, master plan or
Page 1 of 21 1 specific plan. Finally, the Master Plan Update proposes construction of a County Health and Human Services building and a Multi-family Residential project, and future submittal of a Minor Boundary Line Adjustment for the Multi-family Residential project.
PUBLIC NOTICES AND REFERRAL FOR COMMENTS Public notices were mailed to property owners of record within 300 feet of the project site, and all persons and parties that commented on the Notice of Preparation / Notice of Intent and Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR). In addition, notice was sent to the Community Development Resource Agency staff, the Department of Public Works, Facility Services, Environmental Health Services, Air Pollution Control District, the North Auburn Municipal Advisory Council, and all other responsible agencies. The DEIR was filed with the State Clearinghouse (SCH) on November 19, 2018 (SCH #201709202) and the FEIR was released to the public on February 25, 2019, with a courtesy notice to the State Clearinghouse.
Copies of the PCGC Master Plan Update and application were transmitted to the Community Development Resource Agency Staff, the Department of Public Works, Facility Services, Environmental Health Services, and the Air Pollution Control District for their review and comment. Comments from County staff have been addressed in this report and the attached documents. Correspondence received subsequent to the circulation of the FEIR are included under separate cover with this report.
SITE CHARACTERISTICS The project site is located in Placer County, north of the City of Auburn and within the census designated area of North Auburn. The project site is located west of State Route 49, between Bell and Atwood Roads. The project site consists of approximately 200 acres of mostly developed land, with several undeveloped areas that are currently maintained (mowed or disked), have been developed as parks, or have been left as undeveloped open space. Approximately 40 acres of the site are undeveloped. The PCGC campus is surrounded by commercial and residential development. Adjacent parcels to the north support commercial and office uses, including some medical offices. The Timberline at Auburn Project, a 119- acre continuing care facility located north of Bell Road at Richardson Drive, is currently under construction and is planned to eventually accommodate 858 residential units. To the west, northwest, and southwest are suburban residential and limited agriculture land uses, a self-storage business, a church, and a senior facility (Oakwood Village/Auburn Oaks Care Center). Southeast and south of the PCGC campus are suburban-density single-family residences. Commercial/light industrial development lies to the east and northeast. A Home Depot store is located on the eastern side of the PCGC campus, and additional commercial development is present along State Route 49 east of the site.
EXISTING LAND USES AND ZONING Community Plan Existing Conditions and Location Zoning Designation Improvements CPD-Dc-AO (Commercial Planned Development– Design Scenic Corridor – Aircraft Overflight), C3-Dc-AO (Heavy County offices and warehouse Commercial– Design Scenic Corridor – Aircraft facilities, retail facility (Home Site Overflight), OP-DR-Dc-AO (Office and Mixed-Use, Open Depot), parks, open space, and Professional – Development Reserve - Design Space undeveloped land. Scenic Corridor – Aircraft Overflight), RM-DL6-AO (Residential Multi-Family – Density Limitation 6 du/acre – Aircraft Overflight), and O-AO (Open Space – Aircraft Overflight). Continuing care facility and OP-Dc-AO (Office and Professional –Design residential subdivision under Commercial, Scenic Corridor – Aircraft Overflight), C3-Dc-AO construction (Timberline project), North Mixed-Use, (Heavy Commercial – Design Scenic Corridor – existing senior living facility, and Professional Office Aircraft Overflight) medical offices.
Page 2 of 21 2 RM-DL8-AO (Residential Multi-Family – Density Limitation 8 du/acre – Aircraft Overflight), RM-DL6- AO (Residential Multi-Family – Density Limitation 6 du/acre – Aircraft Overflight), RS-AG-B-20-DL4 Low-Medium (Residential Multi-Family – Density Limitation 6 Density Single-family residential and rural residential development, and South du/acre – Aircraft Overflight), RS-AG-B-40 PD=1 Residential, (Residential Single-Family – Agriculture – Medium Density open space. Minimum Building Site of 40,000 sf and a Planned Residential, Development of 1 Dwelling Unit per Acre), O-AO Professional Office (Open Space – Aircraft Overflight), OP-Dc-AO (Office and Professional –Design Scenic Corridor – Aircraft Overflight)
C2-Dc-AO (General Commercial – Design Scenic Corridor – Aircraft Overflight), CPD-Dc-AO Commercial, (Commercial Planned Development – Design Professional offices and Medium Density East Scenic Corridor – Aircraft Overflight), RM=DL6-AO commercial development. Residential, Mixed- (Residential Multi-Family – Density Limitation 6 Use du/ac – Aircraft Overflight), RS-AO (Residential Single-Family – Aircraft Overflight)
RS-AO (Residential Single-Family – Aircraft Overflight) , RS-AG-B-43-AO (Residential Single- Family – Agriculture – Minimum Building Site of Low-Medium Existing church, and single- Residential, Rural family and rural residential West 43,000 sf – Aircraft Overflight), RM-UP-DL5-AO PD=5 (Residential Multi-Family – Use Permit Low Density development Required– Density Limitation 5 du/acre – Aircraft Residential Overflight and Planned Development of 5 Dwelling Units per Acre)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION PCGC Master Plan Update The proposed PCGC Master Plan Update (Master Plan Update) defines potential anticipated uses for the PCGC campus over the next 20 years. The Master Plan Update envisions retention of 650,000 square feet of existing buildings, construction of more than 350,000 square feet of new County facilities and offices, community uses, nearly 183,000 square feet of new mixed use, and 485 multi-family dwelling units. The Master Plan Update provides a conceptual site plan for the PCGC property and establishes allowable land uses, development standards, and design guidelines that will shape future development projects.
The proposed Master Plan Update includes a vision statement and a set of guiding principles for development of the PCGC campus. These seek to ensure that the campus provides efficient delivery of government services as well as a vibrant mix of private land uses. The Master Plan Update envisions the following thematic areas: 1. Multi-family Residential: This area would support multi-family residential uses and some limited commercial. 2. Mixed-Use: This area would include a proposed mixed use area that would include multi-family residential, commercial (retail and hotel), and office uses. 3. General Commercial: This area would include the existing Home Depot store and parking lot. The Master Plan Update, including the Development Standards and Design Guidelines would not apply to this area. 4. Community: Located in the middle of the campus, this area would support a new Community/Events Center, a 3-acre Community Green, and an intermodal transit station at County Center Drive north of B Avenue.
Page 3 of 21 3 5. DeWitt Heritage: This area would include five existing buildings that were part of the DeWitt General Hospital. They are planned to be adaptively reused and potentially converted into museum space, incubator and maker spaces, art studios, and community meeting spaces. 6. Government Services 1 and 2: The central portion of the campus would be used for government office buildings, including the existing Community Development Resource Center, a new annex to the existing Finance Administration Building, a new County Administration Center, new Health and Human Services building, and a new Agricultural Commissioner and Farm Advisor facility. 7. Corporation Yard: These areas in the southern portion of the campus would be used by the Road Maintenance, Transit, Parks and Grounds, Building Maintenance, and Environmental Utilities divisions. The Corporation Yard area would continue to use the existing DeWitt buildings, but would also include an expansion to Fire Station #180. 8. Open Space: This oak woodland area, located in the western portion of the campus west of the Animal Services Center, would increase the amount of land zoned as Open Space on campus.
General Plan Amendment and Rezoning The PCGC Master Plan Update proposes a General Plan Amendment to amend the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan Land Use Map to re-designate land uses within the PCGC area, and a Rezone to change zone districts within the PCGC area. The entire campus would be changed to a land use designation of Placer County Government Center Master Plan under the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan.
The campus would be updated with the following zone districts: CPD-Dc-AO (Commercial Planned Development combining Design Corridor and Aircraft Overflight): In the areas at the eastern side of the campus where mixed-use development is proposed, the existing CPD-Dc-AO (Commercial Planned Development) is proposed to be expanded to include the proposed Multi-family Residential Thematic Area on the eastern side of the property, the Mixed-Use Thematic Area, the DeWitt Heritage Area, and the portion of the Community Thematic Area that would include the proposed event center and community green. Town Center Commercial (TC): Additionally, the Town Center Commercial (TC) combining district is proposed to be applied to all of the land zoned CPD to allow greater flexibility in accommodating the desired mix of uses, such as residential densities of 30 dwelling units per acre. Heavy Commercial combining Design Corridor (C3-Dc): The area currently designated as Office Professional (OP-Dc-AO) is proposed to be changed to Heavy Commercial (C3-Dc). This zoning designation would be applied to all areas proposed for future County government buildings. AO (Aircraft Overflight): The AO combining zone district would also be applied to those areas that are within the aircraft overflight zones as identified by the Placer County Airport Land Use Commission. O (Open Space): The O (Open Space) zoned area around the existing pond in the western portion of the site is proposed to be expanded to the east to encompass the oak woodland habitat between Atwood Road and the new Animal Services Center. C1-Dc (Neighborhood Commercial combining Design Corridor): Finally, the westernmost portion of the PCGC property is proposed to be rezoned C1-Dc and is envisioned for multi-family development.
Development Standards and Design Guidelines The PCGC Master Plan Update proposes the adoption of project-specific Development Standards and Design Guidelines that define allowable land uses, maximum building heights and site coverage, and maximum average density and intensity assumptions for future development within the project site. The Development Standards define proposed land uses, circulation, development, parking, signage, and lighting for each of the thematic areas. The Design Guidelines discuss sustainability, site selection, and provide the basis for the look, size, and layout of future projects within the PCGC campus. The Master
Page 4 of 21 4 Plan Update and supplementary documentation also address proposed landscape design, phasing, strategies, and materials as well as discussing signage/wayfinding, lighting, and trails guidelines to shape campus implementation over the next 20+ years.
PCGC Master Plan Update Infrastructure Improvements The Master Plan Update identifies infrastructure improvements that would be necessary to support build- out of the Master Plan, as discussed in detail in the Master Plan’s Chapter 10, Transportation, and Chapter 17, Utilities and Service Systems. These include roadway improvements, realignments and new intersections, water system improvements and additional connections, irrigation improvements, realignment and undergrounding of a Nevada Irrigation District canal, sewer improvements, additional storm drainage improvements, natural gas, electrical and telecommunications improvements, and on- site renewable energy infrastructure.
Health and Human Services Building The Master Plan Update would involve construction of a new approximately 135,700 square-foot Health and Human Services building near the center of the PCGC campus. This building would require demolition of Buildings 107, 108, and 109 on B and C Avenues. The proposed new building would allow the County to respond to its increasing population and shifting demographics, which contribute to increased demands for County public services. Further, the new Health and Human Services building would allow the County to consolidate the six Health and Human Services divisions for the Auburn service area (i.e., Administration, Adult System of Care, Children’s System of Care, Environmental Health, Human Services, and Public Health) in a single location. The building would house the existing approximately 435 Health and Human Services employees, and would accommodate the anticipated employee growth over the next 20 years.
Multi-family Residential The Master Plan Update would provide multi-family residential uses in the northeastern portion of the project site on the east side of 1st Street. The Multi-family Residential project would include four to five buildings fronting 1st Street on approximately three acres. This area would be included in the proposed Town Center (TC) zoning overlay which would allow for increased density, with a maximum of 30 dwelling units per acre. The Multi-family Residential project located at 1st Street and B Avenue is currently proposed to include 79 dwelling units and administrative/community spaces, although the EIR evaluates a maximum development of up to 100 dwelling units at this location. The PCGC Master Plan Update Development Standards would allow a multi-family residential project with zoning clearance if it meets the development standards, or with a minor use permit if it doesn’t meet the development standards.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT COMPLIANCE As the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Placer County has determined that this project required preparation of a Project EIR in accordance with Section 15161 of the State CEQA Guidelines. The Final EIR is included with this report (under separate cover), and must be found adequate to satisfy the requirements of CEQA by the Planning Commission. Recommended findings are included at the conclusion of this report for this purpose. CEQA recognizes and authorizes the approval of projects where not all adverse impacts can be fully lessened or avoided. The significant and unavoidable impacts for this project that were identified are described in the DEIR overview below. Accordingly a Statement of Overriding Considerations has been prepared (Attachment B).
The Environmental Impact Report prepared for this project has been finalized consistent with the requirements of CEQA. The Draft EIR was circulated for a 45-day public comment period that began on November 19, 2018 and ended on January 2, 2019. Additionally, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to receive comments on the Draft EIR on December 13, 2018. One verbal comment on the DEIR was received during that hearing. A total of 12 comment letters were received during the DEIR public comment period and were responded to in the Final EIR, which was made available for public review on February 25, 2019 at the Planning Services Division (Community Development/Resource Agency) in Auburn, the County Clerk’s Office, the Auburn Public Library, and on the County’s website. Notices were also published in the Sacramento Bee.
Page 5 of 21 5 Draft EIR Analysis The Environmental Review Committee prepared and circulated a Notice of Preparation (NOP), which is attached to the DEIR as Appendix A. The EIR addressed all CEQA-required environmental topics identified in Appendix F and G of the State CEQA Guidelines, as summarized below.
DEIR No Impact and Less-than-Significant Impacts PCGC Master Plan Update - The Master Plan Update would result in “no impact” or a “less-than- significant” impact related to the following topics associated with the resource area indicated, as summarized in Table 1-3 of Section 1, Executive Summary, of the DEIR: Land Use (Chapter 5) Population and Housing (Chapter 6) Biological Resources (Chapter 7) Visual Resources (Chapter 9) Transportation (Chapter 10) Noise (Chapter 11) Air Quality (Chapter 12) Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Chapter 13) Geology, Soils, Seismicity, and Paleontology (Chapter 14) Hydrology and Water Quality (Chapter 15) Hazards and Hazardous Materials (Chapter 16) Public Services and Recreation (Chapter 17) Utilities and Service Systems (Chapter 18) Energy Conservation (Chapter 19)
Health and Human Services Building - The Health and Human Services Building would result in “no impact” or a “less-than-significant” impact related to the following topics associated with the resource area indicated, as summarized in Table 1-3 of Section 1, Executive Summary, of the DEIR: Land Use (Chapter 5) Population and Housing (Chapter 6) Biological Resources (Chapter 7) Visual Resources (Chapter 9) Transportation (Chapter 10) Noise (Chapter 11) Air Quality (Chapter 12) Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Chapter 13) Geology, Soils, Seismicity, and Paleontology (Chapter 14) Hydrology and Water Quality (Chapter 15) Hazards and Hazardous Materials (Chapter 16) Public Services and Recreation (Chapter 17) Utilities and Service Systems (Chapter 18) Energy Conservation (Chapter 19)
Multifamily Residential Project - The Multifamily Residential Project would result in “no impact” or a “less- than-significant” impact related to the following topics associated with the resource area indicated, as summarized in Table 1-3 of Section 1, Executive Summary, of the DEIR:
Page 6 of 21 6 Land Use (Chapter 5) Population and Housing (Chapter 6) Biological Resources (Chapter 7) Cultural Resources (Chapter 8) Visual Resources (Chapter 9) Transportation (Chapter 10) Noise (Chapter 11) Air Quality (Chapter 12) Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Chapter 13) Geology, Soils, Seismicity, and Paleontology (Chapter 14) Hydrology and Water Quality (Chapter 15) Hazards and Hazardous Materials (Chapter 16) Public Services and Recreation (Chapter 17) Utilities and Service Systems (Chapter 18) Energy Conservation (Chapter 19)
DEIR Less-than-Significant Impacts with Mitigation PCGC Master Plan Update - The Master Plan Update would result in “potentially significant” impacts to the environmental resource areas noted below. These resource areas include impacts that would be “less than significant” with implementation of mitigation measures identified in the DEIR, summarized in Table 1-3 in Section 1, Executive Summary. Biological Resources (Chapter 7) Cultural Resources (Chapter 8) Transportation (Chapter 10) Noise (Chapter 11) Air Quality (Chapter 12) Geology, Soils, Seismicity, and Paleontology (Chapter 14) Hydrology and Water Quality (Chapter 15) Hazards and Hazardous Materials (Chapter 16) Utilities and Service Systems (Chapter 18)
Health and Human Services Building - The Health and Human Services Building would result in “potentially significant” impacts to the environmental resource areas noted below. These resource areas include impacts that would be “less than significant” with implementation of mitigation measures identified in the DEIR, summarized in Table 1-3 in Section 1, Executive Summary. Biological Resources (Chapter 7) Cultural Resources (Chapter 8) Transportation (Chapter 10) Geology, Soils, Seismicity, and Paleontology (Chapter 14) Hydrology and Water Quality (Chapter 15) Hazards and Hazardous Materials (Chapter 16) Utilities and Service Systems (Chapter 18)
Multifamily Residential Project - The Multifamily Residential Project would result in “potentially significant” impacts to the environmental resource areas noted below. These resource areas include impacts that
Page 7 of 21 7 would be “less than significant” with implementation of mitigation measures identified in the DEIR, summarized in Table 1-3 in Section 1, Executive Summary. Biological Resources (Chapter 7) Cultural Resources (Chapter 8) Transportation (Chapter 10) Noise (Chapter 11) Geology, Soils, Seismicity, and Paleontology (Chapter 14) Hydrology and Water Quality (Chapter 15) Hazards and Hazardous Materials (Chapter 16)
DEIR Significant and Unavoidable Environmental Impacts As discussed in the DEIR, the Master Plan Update will result in potentially significant impacts that can be mitigated to a less than significant level. However, there are also several significant and unavoidable impacts. According to the CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.2(c), an EIR must include a description of impacts identified as significant and unavoidable, should the proposed action be implemented. When the determination is made that either mitigation is not feasible or only partial mitigation is feasible, such that the impact is not reduced to a less-than-significant level, such impacts would be considered significant and unavoidable. The final determination of the significance of impacts and the feasibility of mitigation measures would be made by the Board of Supervisors as part of the County’s certification of the Final EIR.
PCGC Master Plan Update DEIR Significant and Unavoidable Environmental Impacts As outlined in the EIR, the PCGC Master Plan Update would result in the following significant and unavoidable impacts: Cultural Resources (Chapter 8) o Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. Under CEQA, a significant adverse effect would result from any change to the DeWitt General Hospital historic district’s integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, or feeling. Under the PCGC Master Plan Update, 15 original DeWitt General Hospital buildings would be retained, including four patient wards and the chapel. Ongoing building maintenance is anticipated to be necessary for all of the retained buildings. At the time that specific maintenance needs are identified, the County will evaluate feasibility of completing those improvements or repairs consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s standards, as required by Mitigation Measure 8a. However, the County cannot determine feasibility of meeting these standards until the specific maintenance needs arise. Additionally, some of the Corporation Yard functions may require building modifications that do not meet Secretary of Interior standards, such as modification of existing openings or building features to allow for effective and efficient management of County equipment, materials, and resources. No additional mitigation measures are available to reduce the significant impact that would result from building demolition and future building modifications. o Contribute to substantial adverse changes in historical, archeological, or tribal resources in the cumulative scenario. In the cumulative scenario, it is expected that urbanization of the State Route 49 corridor will continue and additional moderate- to low-density residential development will occur west of the PCGC campus, as anticipated in the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan and reflected in the list of reasonably foreseeable projects provided in Table 5-1 in Chapter 5, Land Use. The PCGC Master Plan Update would result in demolition of buildings in the DeWitt General Hospital historic district. No additional mitigation measures are available to
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reduce the significant impact that would result from building demolition and future building modifications. Transportation (Chapter 10) o Result in intersection operations that conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system. The Transportation Impact Study notes full build-out of the PCGC Master Plan Update under existing conditions would result in significant impacts due to the decrease in Level of Service (LOS) and increases in delay of more than 1 second at three intersections (49/Bell Road, SR 49/Kemper Road/New Airport Road, and SR 49/Luther Road). Impacts to the three intersections could be mitigated through the signal timing optimization described in Mitigation Measures 10a, 10b, and 10c. However, modification to the signal timing would require action by Caltrans as part of regular traffic signal maintenance, and are not actions that are within the purview of Placer County to implement. Because Placer County cannot guarantee that the actions would be implemented, the impact of the Health and Human Services building is considered to be significant and unavoidable. o Result in roadway segment operations that conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system. The segment of SR 49 between Bell Road and Education Street, which operates at LOS E under existing conditions, would be decreased to LOS F with the addition of traffic generated by the PCGC Master Plan Update. The Transportation Impact Study identifies that the addition of a third northbound lane on SR 49 from Bell Road to north of Education Street would improve LOS on this segment and would reduce the impacts to a less than significant level. Currently, this improvement is planned to be constructed as part of the previously approved Auburn Creekside Center. Improvements to SR 49 are not within the County’s purview to implement and would require action by Caltrans, which Placer County cannot guarantee. Thus, the PCGC Master Plan Update is considered to have a significant and unavoidable impact. o Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system in a cumulative scenario. Under cumulative plus the PCGC Master Plan Update conditions, Richardson Drive/Bell Road, SR 49/Atwood Road, SR 49/Kemper Road/New Airport Road, and SR 49/Luther Road would operate at unacceptable levels, and mitigation cannot be guaranteed. o Conflict with an applicable congestion management program in a cumulative scenario. The Placer County roadway segments would continue to operate at an acceptable LOS C or better. Caltrans segments would continue to operate at an acceptable LOS D or better, with the exception of SR 49 from Luther Road to Atwood Road. This segment would operate at LOS E, which is considered a significant impact under Caltrans significance criteria. SR 49 is between Luther Road and Atwood Road are currently at the maximum of six lanes; neither Caltrans nor Placer County currently plan to widen SR 49. To reduce the project’s contribution to traffic volumes on this segment, Mitigation Measure 10j requires the County to implement Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies throughout the PCGC property, consistent with the County’s Trip Reduction Program. However, TDM measures cannot be guaranteed to avoid adverse effects.
Health and Human Services Building DEIR Significant and Unavoidable Environmental Impacts The Health and Human Services building would result in the following significant and unavoidable impacts: Cultural Resources (Chapter 8) o Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.
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Construction of the Health and Human Services building would require demolition of three buildings (106, 107, and 108) that are identified as contributing features to the DeWitt General Hospital historic district. No additional mitigation measures are available to reduce the significant impact that would result from building demolition. Transportation (Chapter 10) o Result in intersection operations that conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system. The Transportation Impact Study notes full build-out of the PCGC Master Plan Update under existing conditions would result in significant impacts due to the decrease in LOS and increases in delay of more than one second at three intersections (49/Bell Road, SR 49/Kemper Road/New Airport Road, and SR 49/Luther Road). The impacts to the three intersections could be mitigated through the signal timing optimization described in Mitigation Measures 10a, 10b, and 10c. However, modification to the signal timing would require action by Caltrans as part of regular traffic signal maintenance, and are not actions that are within the purview of Placer County to implement. Because Placer County cannot guarantee that the actions would be implemented, the impact of the Health and Human Services building is considered to be significant and unavoidable. o Result in roadway segment operations that conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system. The segment of SR 49 between Bell Road and Education Street operates at LOS E under existing conditions. The Health and Human Services building is expected to add 500 vehicles per day to this segment which would increase the volume to capacity ratio by 0.02. This is considered a significant impact under the Caltrans significance criteria. The Transportation Impact Study identifies that the addition of a third northbound lane on SR 49 from Bell Road to north of Education Street would improve LOS on this segment and would reduce the impacts to a less than significant level. Currently, this improvement is planned to be constructed as part of the previously approved Auburn Creekside Center. Improvements to SR 49 are not within the County’s purview to implement and would require action by Caltrans, which Placer County cannot guarantee. o Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system in a cumulative scenario. The Health and Human Services building would result in significant impacts at Richardson Drive/Bell Road, SR 49/Atwood Road, SR 49/Kemper Road/New Airport Road, and SR 49/Luther Road. Mitigation cannot be guaranteed, so these impacts would be considered significant and unavoidable.
Multi-family Residential Project DEIR Significant and Unavoidable Environmental Impacts The Multi-family Residential project would result in the following significant and unavoidable impacts: Transportation (Chapter 10) o Result in intersection operations that conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system. The project would result in a significant impact at the SR 49/Kemper Road/New Airport Road intersection because it would increase delay during the PM peak hour by 2.1 seconds. The Transportation Impact Study found that this impact could be mitigated through signal optimization, as identified in Mitigation Measure 10b. providing additional green time to the northbound and southbound through movements, which would improve operations to LOS D. However, as discussed previously, this action is not within the purview of Placer County and would require action by Caltrans as part of regular traffic signal maintenance. It is reasonable to expect that these mitigation measures would be implemented by Caltrans, but because Placer County cannot guarantee that the actions would be implemented.
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o Result in roadway segment operations that conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system. The SR 49 segments would operate at an acceptable LOS D or better, except for SR 49 between Bell Road and Education Street, which would operate at LOS E. The proposed Multifamily Residential project is expected to add 200 daily vehicles to this segment, which would increase the volume to capacity ratio by 0.01. This is considered a significant impact under the Caltrans significance criteria. The Transportation Impact Study identifies that the addition of a third northbound lane on SR 49 from Bell Road to north of Education Street would improve LOS on this segment and would reduce the impacts to a less than significant level. Currently, this improvement is planned to be constructed as part of the previously approved Auburn Creekside Center. Improvements to SR 49 are not within the County’s purview to implement and would require action by Caltrans, which Placer County cannot guarantee. o Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system in a cumulative scenario. The Multifamily Residential project would result in significant impacts at SR 49/Atwood Road and SR 49/Luther Road. Mitigation such as TDM and coordination with Caltrans on signal timing cannot be guaranteed to occur or avoid adverse effects, so these impacts would remain significant and unavoidable.
CEQA Alternatives The California Environmental Quality Act requires that an EIR analyze a reasonable range of feasible alternatives that meet most or all project objectives while reducing the magnitude of or avoiding one or more significant environmental effects of the project. In determining what alternatives should be considered in the EIR, it is important to consider the objectives of the project, the project’s significant effects, unique project considerations, and the feasibility of proposed alternatives. The following three project alternatives were considered in Chapter 20 of the DEIR: Alternative 1: No Project/No Build Alternative. This alternative assumes no development would occur, and the site would remain in its current condition. All buildings would be retained at existing locations. No changes to land use designations under the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan would occur. Interior modifications could occur. This alternative, however, would not achieve the project benefits of providing increased housing opportunities, affordable housing, and an increase in government space necessary to serve the anticipated increases in County population.
Alternative 2: Greater Historic District Retention through Increased Residential Intensity Alternative. This alternative seeks to reduce impacts to the DeWitt General Hospital Historic District by retaining more of the existing buildings and reusing more of those buildings for additional residential uses. This is accomplished by increasing the intensity of the proposed residential land uses. Alternative 2 would result in the following land uses: o 97,156 square feet of retained buildings that are contributing features to the historic district, approximately half of which would be used for residential space and half of which would be used for private commercial and government offices, o 242,100 square feet of new government office buildings, o 652,900 square feet of new residential space (in combination with the retained buildings in the historic district, this alternative would accommodate 699 dwelling units), o 64,900 square feet of new mixed use buildings, o 60,600 square feet of hotel space, and o 30,000 square feet of event center.
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The Increased Residential Intensity Alternative would also introduce three parking structures to the site and would increase the height of several of the buildings shown on the conceptual land use plan, including increasing residential building height to 5 stories. As a result, the alternative would result in greater changes to the visual character of the area, and increased noise from project operation, while also having similar traffic and circulation and cultural resources impacts as compared to the proposed project.
Alternative 3: Greater Historic District Retention through Increased Non-Residential Intensity Alternative. This alternative seeks to reduce impacts to the DeWitt General Hospital Historic District by retaining more of the existing buildings, which is accomplished by increasing the intensity of the new non- residential uses within the project site. Alternative 3 would result in the following land uses: o 145,562 square feet of retained buildings that are contributing features to the historic district, all of which would be used for private commercial and government offices, o 220,200 square feet of new government office buildings, o 318,800 square feet of new residential space (providing 319 dwelling units), o 79,800 square feet of new mixed use buildings, o 60,600 square feet of hotel space, and o 30,000 square feet of event center.
This alternative would have similar impacts to land use and planning as the project, but would decrease the number of dwelling units, which would reduce the degree to which the project would support the County’s attainment of the General Plan housing goals. The alternative would reduce traffic and circulation and cultural resource impacts as compared to the project, but the impacts would remain significant and unavoidable because a portion of the historic district would still be demolished, and the decrease in traffic is not expected to result in a substantial decrease in severity of impacts to intersections and roadway segments along State Route 49. The alternative would also slightly reduce the potential for impacts to air quality and GHGs as a result of the reduced overall intensity of development and amount of construction within the project site.
CEQA requires that an environmentally superior alternative be identified. Generally, the environmentally superior alternative is the alternative that would cause the least damage to the biological and physical environment. In this case, the environmentally superior alternative is the Greater Historic District Retention through Increased Non-Residential Intensity Alternative because it would slightly reduce the potential for impacts in some of the resource areas evaluated and would not increase the potential for any impact.
Final EIR The Final EIR provides responses to all comments received on the Draft EIR. The responses clarify, correct, and/or amplify text in the Draft EIR, as appropriate. Chapter 2 of the Final EIR contains all individual responses to comments received during the Draft EIR public comment period. The Final EIR also includes text changes made to the Draft EIR either in response to comments or at the initiative of the County. These changes are summarized in the Chapter 1, Table 1-2 of the Final EIR, identified in the responses to comments in Chapter 2 of the Final EIR, and shown in strikeout/underline format in Chapter 3 of the Final EIR. The revisions to the Draft EIR text do not alter the conclusions of the Draft EIR.
The Final EIR is included with this staff report (under separate cover) and must be found adequate to satisfy the requirements of CEQA prior to action on the proposed project. Recommended findings are included at the conclusion of this report. CEQA recognizes and authorizes the approval of projects where not all adverse impacts can be fully lessened or avoided. Those impacts described above remain significant and unavoidable for this project. Accordingly a Statement of Overriding Considerations has been prepared (Attachment B). The Planning Commission will recommend to the Board of Supervisors if the Final EIR should be certified.
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Non-EIR Related Comments Received During the Draft EIR public review period, the County received comment letters on the Draft EIR that contain non-EIR related comments. Since the comments are non-EIR related and were not responded to in the Final EIR, a summary of those comments and the county’s response is provided below:
Caltrans Letter provides comments introducing the agency, summarizing the Master Plan Update, and requests that their office remain informed of any further actions or future changes to the PCGC property. The County will continue to coordinate with Caltrans regarding development of the property and other development in County that may affect Caltrans facilities. Atwood 80 Homeowners letter provides a comment requesting the Master Plan Update acknowledge that adjacent entitled properties that could connect into new sewers noting that the proposed Master Plan Update would alleviate existing hydraulic restrictions in the area. The Master Plan Update does not anticipate allowing neighboring development to connect to the sewer infrastructure within the project site. Any future connections would be subject to separate development review by Placer County. Kay Fagette letter states that the County’s discussions with Costco were premature due to public policies, and that the lease agreement derailed the normal planning process. The County’s discussions with Costco occurred several years before the Master Plan Update was initiated and are unrelated to the currently proposed project.
DISCUSSION OF ISSUES Consistency with the General Plan, Community Plan and County Code The PCGC Master Plan Update proposes a General Plan Amendment to amend the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan Land Use Map to re-designate land uses within the PCGC area, and a Rezone to change zone districts within the PCGC area. The entire campus would be changed to a land use designation of Placer County Government Center Master Plan under the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan. The campus would be updated with the zone districts described in the project description above.
Staff has determined that the Master Plan Update is consistent with the Placer County General Plan and Auburn/Bowman Community Plan goals and policies, including but not limited to the following:
Community Design/Land Use Auburn/Bowman Community Plan: Goal III.C.2 a Encourage new development in the Auburn/Bowman area to contribute to the creation of a mixed-use, compact, readily identifiable foothill town while maintaining the existing rural character of the area outside urban boundaries generally increasing the intensity of development otherwise possible. Goal III.C.2 g Create residential development which encourages the following elements: human interaction, bicycle and pedestrian circulation, and the creation of a neighborhood identity and/or focus (i.e., parks, schools, natural open space areas, creeks, sites of historical or archeological significance, etc.) within the proposed development and surrounding environment. Policy A.3.h Encourage developments which create a sense of community by fostering human interaction through subdivision design, pathways to adjoining neighborhoods and adjacent commercial areas, interconnecting trails systems, in-tract recreation opportunities, etc. Policy B.3.b Conservation and rehabilitation of existing areas is a priority. Policy C.3.a.5 Commercial and residential site layouts should be designed with the intent to encourage human interaction, and to be compatible with the surrounding environment, versus designs which solely accommodate automobile usage; pedestrian walkways should be provided between commercial and residential areas.
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In addition to the policies listed above, the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan specifically describes the anticipated land uses and densities within the PCGC property. The Community Plan designates the majority of the site under the mixed-use designation, and a small area around the open water pond in the western portion of the site as open space. The Community Plan development vision for the PCGC property is described as follows:
The County is in a unique position due to its ownership of the Dewitt Center property with regard to promoting and shaping the development of the area. An underlying assumption in the creation of the Dewitt Center as a mixed-use area is that a large portion of the County’s facilities will remain at the Dewitt Center and that the area surrounding the Dewitt Center will continue to develop. Further, it is recognized that development within the Plan area should occur in areas, which are served by existing infrastructure. Dewitt fills this requirement since much of the infrastructure needed to realize the areas development vision exists today. The Dewitt Center is attractive as a mixed-use area because of its proximity to existing major access routes, namely I-80 via Bell Road and Highway 49.
Placer County General Plan: Goal 1.A To promote the wise, efficient, and environmentally-sensitive use of Placer County lands to meet the present and future needs of Placer County residents and businesses. Goal 1.F To designate adequately-sized, well-located areas for the development of public facilities to serve both community and regional needs. Policy 1.D.4 The County shall require that significant new office developments locate near major transportation corridors and concentrations of residential uses. New office development may serve as buffers between residential uses and higher-intensity commercial uses. Policy 1.D.7 The County shall encourage new downtowns/village centers and new commercial projects and areas to be designed to maintain a continuous retail facade on all street frontages, except for public plazas and pedestrian passages between the front and rear of buildings Policy 1.D.11 The County shall require that existing and new downtowns/village centers and development within them be designed to integrate open spaces into the urban fabric where possible, especially taking advantage of any natural amenities such as creeks, hillsides, and scenic views. Policy 1.F.1 The County will encourage the concentration of public and quasipublic facilities. New and expanded government offices and other professional offices should be encouraged to locate on land near existing government offices
Housing Auburn/Bowman Community Plan: Policy A.3.a Encourage residential development in areas which provide an adequate and accessible transportation network and which reduce commuting distances to areas of employment. Policy A.3.l Develop a mixed-use designation for the north Auburn area to encourage commercial projects to provide housing. The mixed use district will allow for residential uses in conjunction with commercial projects or for a specific type of residential use not currently found in the Auburn area.
Placer County General Plan: Goal 1.B To provide adequate land in a range of residential densities to accommodate the housing needs of all income groups expected to reside in Placer County. Policy 1.B.2 The County shall encourage the concentration of multi-family housing in and near downtowns, village centers, major commercial areas, and neighborhood commercial centers.
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Goal A To provide new housing opportunities to meet the needs of existing and future Placer County residents in all income categories. Policy A-5 The County shall facilitate the development of higher-density multi-family development in locations where adequate infrastructure and public services are available by permitting residential uses in commercial zones, allowing flexible development standards, and providing other incentives. Goal B To encourage construction and maintenance of safe, decent, and sound affordable housing in the County. Policy B-7 The County shall facilitate expanded housing opportunities that are affordable to the workforce of Placer County. Goal 1.M To work toward a jobs-housing balance. Policy 1.M.1 The County shall concentrate most new growth within existing communities emphasizing infill development, intensified use of existing development, and expanded services, so individual communities become more complete, diverse, and balanced. Goals III.A.2 a. Ensure that sound and adequate housing is provided to all residents at desirable locations, including consideration of transportation facilities, school facilities, and proximity to major employment centers; b. Provide housing to meet future needs anticipated in current population projections for all economic segments of the population anticipated within the plan area while ensuring compatibility with existing land uses; c. Promote safe, innovative, and energy efficient residential development; d. Provide the opportunity for a variety of housing types; e. Provide for residential development which creates functional, attractive, cohesive neighborhoods which are closely tied to adjoining neighborhoods.
In addition to these goals and policies, the General Plan’s Housing Element identifies implementation programs designed to facilitate achievement of Housing Element policies. For example, Implementation Program A-5 specifies that the County shall update the Master Plan for the PCGC to identify sites that are appropriate for higher-density and mixed-use development.
Economic Development Auburn/Bowman Community Plan: Policy B.3.a Encourage logical expansion of the area by developing infill areas and those lands lying closest to existing developed areas before extending into outlying areas.
Placer County General Plan: Goal 1.D To designate adequate commercial land for and promote development of commercial uses to meet the present and future needs of Placer County residents and visitors and maintain economic vitality. Goal 1.M To work toward a jobs-housing balance. Policy 1.D.10. The County shall encourage the preservation of historic and attractive buildings in existing downtowns/village centers, and encourage new development to enhance the character of downtowns/village centers
Multi-family Residential & Commitment to Housing In 2018, under the direction of the County Board of Supervisors, the County prepared a draft Placer County Housing Strategy and Development Plan which identifies recommendations and includes defined programs and actions to achieve the County’s housing objectives. The report notes that there are particular shortages of multi-family residential land in the Central and Eastern portions of Placer County. The land zoned exclusively for multi-family residential development accounts for only 0.3 percent of the vacant residential land inventory in the County.
The County Housing Element includes the following program that directs the County to create a mixed- use zone or overlay district and to adopt incentives for residential development:
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Program A-3: Mixed-Use Development and Residential Development in Commercial Zones The County shall create a Mixed-use Zoning District or Overlay District and prepare related design guidelines. The County shall also adopt incentives for residential development that is part of a mixed- use project or high density, stand-alone residential projects in commercial zones, including but not limited to relaxed development standards, reduced parking requirements, and expedited development review procedures.
The report goes on to state that mixed use and multi-family zones and overlays over traditional zoning districts can be used to incentivize affordable housing development. By allocating more land exclusively for multi-family development, potential land use competition between commercial and residential uses can be avoided.
The Master Plan Update supports the Placer County Housing Strategy and Development Plan recommendations to provide for increased opportunities for affordable housing through its designation of the eastern portion of the PCGC for multi-family residential uses. More specifically, the Multi-family Residential project that is currently proposed for the northeast area would include 79 dwelling units, which would be accomplished through the proposed Town Center (TC) zoning overlay over the existing Commercial Planned Development (CPD) zoning district. With this overlay, a maximum of 30 dwelling units per acre would be allowed instead of the maximum 21 dwelling units per acre currently allowed under the General Plan. Densities of 30 dwelling units per acre is the default density recommended by California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to accommodate the development of housing affordable to lower-income households in Placer County.
Historical Resources The PCGC is the former site of the DeWitt General Hospital, which was constructed by the U.S. Army in 1943. In 1946, the Dewitt campus was transferred to the State of California to be used as a mental hospital. In 1972 the campus was transferred to Placer County and has been used as the Government Center since. The DeWitt General Hospital Historic District (designation based on National Register of Historic Places designation listing on 2-12-16) is bounded by B Avenue to the north, Atwood Road to the south, Richardson Drive to the west, and 1st Street to the east. The District currently contains 50 contributing structures as well as 5-7 non-contributing structures. Under the Master Plan Update, the County would retain 15 of the contributing structures to the DeWitt General Hospital Historic District, including buildings 114, 115, 116,117, 118, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 418, 419, 420, 423, and 430. In addition, Building 118, the original chapel, would be maintained next to a series of patient wards (Buildings 114 through 117) which would preserve a portion of the general layout and relationship between the buildings. The Master Plan Update identifies this specific area as the DeWitt Heritage Thematic Area and would potentially have a range of uses, potentially including incubator and maker spaces, studios for the arts community and community meeting space. In accordance with EIR Mitigation Measure 8a, when building maintenance and repair needs are identified for any of these buildings the County must implement all applicable and feasible provisions of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation (36 Code of Federal Regulations Part 67), and review and implement any appropriate Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings and Guidelines on Sustainability for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings.
The remainder of the existing buildings within the DeWitt General Hospital Historic District are proposed to be demolished over the life of the proposed Master Plan Update. Prior to demolition of a historic resource, it is typical to require archival photograph recordation of the resource in order to retain the historic information that the resource provides. In 2004, to meet the requirements of the EIR certified for the County’s adoption of the 2003 Facilities Master Plan, the County completed archival photograph recordation of the entire project site. The recordation meets the requirements of the Historic American Building Survey Level II, which includes select drawings, photographs and written data. Since recordation of all of the contributing features to the DeWitt General Hospital Historic District has already been completed, no additional recordation is warranted.
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Additionally, the County has recently established the DeWitt History Museum within the building located at 2995 Richardson Drive. This building, which was used for officer’s quarters during the hospital era but is not part of the Historic District, includes photographs, artifacts, and exhibits that provide information on the various uses of the property, from its purchase by the federal government as a WWII hospital, its subsequent purchase by the State Department of Mental Hygiene as a state hospital, and it’s most current function as the PCGC.
Although the proposed project proposes to demolish buildings within the Historic District, the project would retain the grid street pattern and would implement design guidelines that would establish a campus identity. The design guidelines also recommend that brick be used as a primary cladding material for future construction within the PCGC campus, consistent with the materials used historically at the site. In addition, the Master Plan Update proposes to retain the chapel on campus, which is considered an important identifiable building from the Dewitt era.
Visual Character of Site The Master Plan Update proposes the adoption of project-specific Development Standards and Design Guidelines that define allowable land uses, maximum building heights and site coverage, and maximum average density and intensity assumptions for future development within the project site. The proposed Design Guidelines define a set of core values for the PCGC campus, including creating a strong campus identity, promoting a sense of community, using buildings and landscaping to define the campus’ thematic areas within a unifying campus context, and encouraging sustainable or high performance site and building design. The PCGC Master Plan Update and supplementary documentation also address campus improvements phasing, building and landscape design criteria, as well as discussing signage/wayfinding, lighting, and trails guidelines to shape campus implementation over the next 20 years.
Sustainability Measures Sustainable development is a primary goal for the PCGC. The future development of the campus will serve as an example of a profoundly sustainable and resilient mixed-use community. A vital goal of the Master Plan Update is for development of the campus to proactively address and meet State policy and regulatory goals relating to Zero Net Energy (ZNE), water efficiency, low carbon development, and resiliency. This commitment to sustainability is delineated in the core values of the Design Guidelines; optimize environmental sustainability in all campus construction projects, create low energy and water efficient buildings and landscapes, encourage meeting and/or exceeding performance based design goals and green building standards, design facilities to take advantage of natural environmental processes, conserve natural resources through passive and active design solutions, and balance initial investment with long-term operating costs.
The proposed PCGC Master Plan Update Design Guidelines highly encourage incorporating passive and active high-performance or sustainable design features into residential and nonresidential building design, including the possibility of roof-top, carport and ground-mount solar generation as well as energy efficient building design. This would also include an emphasis on abundant natural light in buildings, and use of LED lighting for interiors and exteriors and water saving features such as bioretention and vegetated swales, native/drought tolerant plant material, and high-efficiency irrigation systems.
Access to Transit/Mobility With the planned increase of residential dwelling units in the PCGC, reliance on public transportation will also increase. The Master Plan Update proposes a bus circulation route through the campus that will provide stops at key locations to allow for easy access to government facilities, the Community Green, mixed use areas and residential zones. A multi-modal transportation hub, which will include a dedicated pull out lane for public transportation, is proposed on County Center Drive (proposed main entry for the PCGC) to provide connectivity to the surrounding communities and region.
The Master Plan Update also provides for pedestrian connectivity throughout the campus through a proposed series of pedestrian paths that would connect the mixed-use centers, neighborhoods, parks and County government facilities in the campus. The paths would also connect to the adjacent trail
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systems. Trails include both on-street and off-street bicycle facilities and soft surface multi-use paths. Shared use paths accommodate a wide range of users and increases safety of bicyclists. Walkability would be enhanced through sidewalk connectivity and street design that elevates the visibility of the pedestrian.
Airport Overflight Zones A majority of the PCGC campus is located in an Aircraft Overflight (-AO) combining district as identified in the County Zoning Ordinance due to its proximity to the Auburn Municipal Airport (Airport). The Placer 2014 County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP) indicates the campus is within the Auburn Airport Influence Zone and shows the northeastern corner located within Zone C2, and the majority of the property is within Zone D.
The proposed PCGC Master Plan Update anticipates construction of multi-family housing in three-story buildings within Zone C2. According to the ALUCP, multi-family residential housing (including townhomes, apartments, and condominiums) are permitted in this zone. Within Zone C2 there is a maximum average population intensity of 200 people per acre. The multi-family housing proposed in the Zone C2 portion of the PCGC campus would have an average household population of 2.68 people and a maximum residential density of 30 dwelling units per acre, which is well below the allowable population intensity. Therefore, land uses proposed in Zone C2 would be consistent with the ALUC.
Zone D is a less restrictive Compatibility Zone that allows a variety of land uses including, natural land areas, large outdoor facilities, outdoor group recreation, local parks, single family residential, multi-family residential, lodging, assembly facilities, public safety facilities, retail, office, and industrial uses. All land uses included in the proposed PCGC Master Plan Update would be compliant with the permitted land uses and standards for Zone D.
However, per Placer County ALUCP, because the PCGC Master Plan includes proposals for General Plan Amendments, Community Plan Amendments, Rezoning of parcels within the Master Plan boundary, and a Zoning Text Amendment, the project is subject to review and consideration by the Placer County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) prior to adoption by the Board of Supervisors. To that end, the PCGC Master Plan Update and related entitlement requests are being presented to the Placer County ALUC on March 27, 2019 for consideration.
MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL/PUBLIC OUTREACH The Master Plan Update has undergone extensive public outreach through multiple North Auburn MAC meetings and public workshops. The Master Plan Update was presented to the North Auburn MAC at three separate meetings, July 14, 2015, March 14, 2017, and September 11, 2018, and staff also conducted three community workshops on March 19, 2016, August 24, 2016, and January 31, 2017. In addition, public outreach also included presentations to the Foresthill Forum, Meadow Vista MAC, Weimar/Applegate/Colfax MAC, the County’s Historical Advisory Board, various community organizations, County employee open houses, the Board of Supervisors, and the Planning Commission. The Master Plan Update will be presented to the North Auburn MAC on March 12, 2019 as an action item where the MAC will be asked to make a recommendation on the Planning land use entitlements associated with the PCGC Master Plan Update. Staff will provide an oral report of the MAC meeting at the March 14, 2019 Planning Commission hearing.
RECOMMENDATION Based on the analysis described above, the Development Review Committee recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the following items to the Board of Supervisors:
1. Certify the PCGC Master Plan Update Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH#201709202) prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program supported by and incorporating by reference in its entirety the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations (Attachment B, Exhibits A-C) and the following statements;
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a. The PCGC Master Plan Update Final Environmental Impact Report has been prepared as required by law and in accordance with all requirements of CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines and the document as adopted reflects the independent judgment and analysis of Placer County, which has exercised overall control and direction of the preparation of the Environmental Impact Report. b. The custodian of records for the Project Final Environmental Impact Report is the Placer County Planning Director, 3091 County Center Drive, Suite 140, Auburn, CA 95603.
2. Adopt a Resolution amending the Placer County General Plan to establish a Master Plan land use designation and apply it to the campus site, and edits to General Plan tables 1-1 and 1-2 and figures 1-1 and 1-2 (Attachment C, Exhibits A-C) supported by the findings set forth below and included in said resolution: a. The PCGC Master Plan Update presents a vision for implementing and is consistent with the Placer County General Plan and Auburn/Bowman Community goals and policies related to the County’s former Dewitt Center property. b. The proposed amendments to the Placer County General Plan promote the public health, safety, peace, comfort, convenience, and general welfare of the citizens of Placer County. c. The amendments are consistent with the provisions and applicable policies of the General Plan and are in compliance with applicable requirements of State law.
3. Adopt a Resolution amending the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan to replace and supersede all references to the Dewitt Center with the Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update and to re-designate lands for the PCGC campus supported by the findings set forth below and included in said resolution (Attachment D, Exhibits A-B):
a. The PCGC Master Plan Update presents a vision for implementing and is consistent with the Placer County General Plan and Auburn/Bowman Community goals and policies related to the County’s former Dewitt Center property. b. The proposed amendments to the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan promote the public health, safety, peace, comfort, convenience, and general welfare of the citizens of Placer County. c. The amendments are consistent with the provisions and applicable policies of the General Plan and are in compliance with applicable requirements of State law.
4. Adopt a Resolution approving the PCGC Master Plan Update supported by the findings set forth below and included in said resolution (Attachment E, Exhibit A): a. The proposed PCGC Master Plan Update is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified in the Placer County General Plan and the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan. b. The PCGC Master Plan Update is consistent with the Placer County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. c. Notices of all hearings required by Section 17.60.140 have been given and all hearings required pursuant to Section 17.58.200 have been held.
5. Adopt a Resolution approving the PCGC Master Plan Update Design Guidelines supported by the findings included in said resolution (Attachment F, Exhibit A) and incorporating findings in actions 2, 3, and 4 above.
6. Adopt an Ordinance Rezoning portions of the PCGC campus supported by the findings included in said ordinance (Attachment G, Exhibit A) and incorporating findings in actions 2, 3, and 4 above.
7. Adopt an Ordinance amending text within Placer County Code Section 17.52.135 Town Center Commercial to allow modified development standards for development in areas that include the Town
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Center zoning overlay subject to approval of an area plan, master plan or specific plan supported by the findings included in said ordinance (Attachment H, Exhibit A) and incorporating findings in actions 2, 3, and 4 above.
8. Adopt an Ordinance to approve the PCGC Master Plan Update Development Standards supported by the findings included in said ordinance (Attachment I, Exhibit A) and incorporating findings in actions 2, 3, and 4 above.
Respectfully submitted,
Crystal Jacobsen, Principal Planner
ATTACHMENTS Attachment A – Vicinity Map Attachment B – Resolution to certify the Final Environmental Impact Report Exhibit A: Final EIR (under separate cover) Exhibit B: Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations Exhibit C: Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program Attachment C – Resolution to amend the General Plan Exhibit A: General Plan Text and Tables 1-1 and 1-2 Exhibit B: General Plan Figure 1-1 Exhibit C: General Plan Figure 1-2 Attachment D – Resolution to amend the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan Exhibit A: Amendments to Community Plan Text Related to PCGC Master Plan Update Exhibit B: Auburn/Bowman Community Plan Land Use Map Attachment E – Resolution to approve the PCGC Master Plan Update Exhibit A: PCGC Master Plan Update (under separate cover) Attachment F – Resolution to approve the PCGC Master Plan Update Design Guidelines Exhibit A: PCGC Master Plan Update Design Guidelines (under separate cover) Attachment G – Ordinance Rezoning a portion of the PCGC Master Plan campus Exhibit A: PCGC Master Plan Update Zoning Map Attachment H – Ordinance to amend Placer County Code Chapter 17 (Town Centers) Attachment I – Ordinance to approve PCGC Master Plan Update Development Standards Exhibit A: PCGC Master Plan Update Development Standards (under separate cover)
Provided Under Separate Cover: Draft EIR for the PCGC Master Plan Update Final EIR for the PCGC Master Plan Update PCGC Master Plan Update, Development Standards and Design Guidelines Public Correspondence
cc: Steve Pedretti – CDRA Director EJ Ivaldi – Planning Director Karin Schwab – County Counsel
Page 20 of 21 20 Rob Sandman – County Counsel Dave Defanti – CEO Steve Newsom – Facilities Management Paul Breckenridge – Facilities Management Ken Grehm – Public Works Shawna Purvines - Planning Brad Brewer – Flood Control Rebecca Taber – Engineering and Surveying Division Angel Green – CDRA / Air Quality Kevin Bell – Environmental Engineering Stephanie Holloway – Transportation Division Andy Fisher – Parks Division Joey Scarbrough – Environmental Health Services North Auburn MAC
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Before the Board of Supervisors County of Placer, State of California
In the matter of: A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING Resolution No.: ___ _ THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE PLACER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER MASTER PLAN UPDDATE AND RELATED ENTITLEMENTS; ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT AND A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS; AND A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PLAN.
The following Resolution was duly passed by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Placer
at a regular meeting held XXXXXX, 2019, by the following vote on roll call:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Signed and approved by me after its passage. ______Chair, Board of Supervisors
Attest:
______Clerk of said Board
WHEREAS, the County of Placer (“County”) acting as lead agency pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code sections 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”) prepared an environmental impact report (“EIR”) for the “Placer County Government Center Master Plan” (SCH# 201709202); and
WHEREAS, for purposes of the County acting as lead agency pursuant to CEQA, the Draft EIR analyzed the following:
1. Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update (“PCGC Master Plan”);
25 2. General Plan Amendment to establish a Master Plan land use designation and apply it to the project site, and edits to General Plan Tables 1-1 and 1-2 and Figures 1-1 and 1-2, to recognize the PCGC Master Plan;
3. Amendments to the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan (“Community Plan”) Land Use Map to re-designate land uses within the PCGC area, and amendments to the Community Plan to replace and supersede all references to the “Dewitt Center” with the “Placer County Government Center Master Plan”;
4. Rezone to change zone districts within the PCGC area and to amend the Placer County Zoning Code Section 17.52.135 Town Center Commercial to allow modified development standards for development in areas that include the Town Center zoning overlay subject to approval of an area plan, master plan or specific plan;
5. Construction of a County Health and Human Services building and a Multi-family Residential project, and future submittal of a Minor Boundary Line Adjustment for the Multi-family Residential project.
(Hereinafter collectively referred to as “Project” or “Project Approvals”.)
WHEREAS, the Project Approvals constitute a “Project” for purposes of CEQA and CEQA Guidelines section 15378 and these determinations of the Placer County Board of Supervisors (“Board”); and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Project was issued on September 6, 2017; and
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2018, the County released the Draft EIR that was prepared for the Project under the direction of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Draft EIR was made available for public comment in accordance with CEQA from November 19, 2018 through January 2, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the County received written and oral comments on the Draft EIR, in response to which the County prepared and released a Final EIR on February 25, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the County as lead agency under CEQA brought forward the Final EIR to the County Planning Commission for consideration at a duly noticed public hearing on March 14, 2019 during which hearing the Planning Commission considered the Final EIR and written and oral testimony on the same; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the public hearing the Planning Commission recommended certification of the Final EIR, together with a recommendation of adoption of the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and
WHEREAS, the Board gave full and legal notice of a public hearing to consider and act upon the Project Approvals and the Final EIR, which was held on _____XX______, 2019; and
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26 WHEREAS, the Board has duly considered the “FEIR” for the Project, which consists of the Draft EIR and the Final EIR, the appendices thereto and references therein, the comments of the public, both oral and written, and all written materials in the administrative record connected therewith.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF PLACER:
(1) The FEIR (Exhibit A) has been prepared in accordance with all requirements of CEQA and the Guidelines. (2) The FEIR was presented to and reviewed by the Board. The FEIR was prepared under supervision by the County and reflects the independent judgment of the County. The Board bases its findings on such review and other substantial evidence in the record. (3) The Board hereby certifies the FEIR as complete, adequate and in full compliance with CEQA and considers such certification as a basis for considering and acting upon the Project Approvals and exercising its independent judgment. (4) The Clerk of the Board is the custodian of record of the FEIR. (5) The Board has considered and hereby adopts the “Findings of Fact” as set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. (6) The Board hereby adopts the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (“MMRP”) prepared for the Project Approvals and as set forth in Exhibit C and incorporated herein by reference. All mitigation measures proposed in the FEIR shall be implemented, and the MMRP will implement all mitigation measures adopted with respect to the Project pursuant to all of the Project Approvals. The MMRP are hereby incorporated into the Project and thereby becomes part of and limitations upon the entitlements conferred by the Project Approvals.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That notwithstanding the imposition of the mitigation measures in the MMRP as set forth above, not all significant impacts of the Project have been reduced to a level of insignificance or eliminated by changes in the proposed Project. The Board of Supervisors finds that the Project will bring substantial benefits to the County and that the Plan’s benefits outweigh the Project’s significant unmitigated adverse impacts and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15093 adopts and makes the Statement of Overriding Considerations as set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, to explain why the Project’s benefits override its unavoidable impacts. Having carefully considered the Project, its impacts and the foregoing benefits, the Board of Supervisors finds, in light of the important social, economic and other benefits that the Project will bring as set forth in the Statement of Overriding Considerations, the adverse environmental impacts of the Project that are not fully mitigated are acceptable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Planning Services Division is directed to file a Notice of Determination with the County Clerk within five (5) working days in accordance with Public Resources Code section 21152(a) and CEQA Guidelines section 15094.
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Draft Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) for the “Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update” and Appendices Final Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) for the “Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update” (SCH# 201709202).
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Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations
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29 PCGC Master Plan Update Project DRAFT Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations
SCH # 2017092020 March 2019
30 31 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ...... 1 I. Overview and Introduction ...... 1 II. Statutory Requirements for Findings ...... 3 III. Definitions ...... 4 IV. Project Background and Location ...... 5 V. Project Objectives and Description ...... 5 VI. Record of Proceedings ...... 9 VII. List of Impacts of the Proposed Project Determined to be Less than Significant or No Impact without Implementation of Mitigation Measures ...... 10 VIII. Findings For Impacts of the Proposed Project Mitigated to Less than Significant ...... 19 A - PCGC Master Plan Update ...... 19 B - Health and Human Services Building ...... 33 C - Multifamily Residential Project ...... 42 IX. Findings For Significant and Unavoidable Impacts ...... 53 A - PCGC Master Plan Update ...... 53 B - Health and Human Services Building ...... 58 C - Multifamily Residential ...... 62 X. Project Alternatives Findings ...... 63 XI. Growth Inducement Findings ...... 68 XII. Statement of Overriding Considerations ...... 68 XIII. Conclusion ...... 73
PCGC Master Plan Update i Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 32 I. OVERVIEW AND INTRODUCTION
This Statement of Findings is made with respect to approval of a General Plan Amendment, Community Plan Amendment, Rezone, and adoption of the Placer County Government Center (PCGC) Master Plan Update, including the PCGC Master Plan Update Development Standards and Design Guidelines. This Statement of Findings is also made in regards to the Health and Human Services building and Multifamily Residential project, which will require approval of Improvement Plans and a minor boundary line adjustment in the case of the Multifamily Residential project. This document states the findings of the Placer County Board of Supervisors (“Board of Supervisors”) relating to the potentially significant environmental effects of the project.
The Board of Supervisors, in the exercise of its independent judgment, makes and adopts the following findings to comply with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”; Pub. Resources Code, Sections 21000 et seq.), and Sections 15091, 15092, and 15093 of the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs., Section 15000 et seq.). All statements set forth in this Resolution constitute formal findings of the Board of Supervisors.
These findings are made relative to the conclusions of the PCGC Master Plan Update Final Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2017092020) (the “Final EIR”), which includes the Draft Environmental Impact Report (“Draft EIR”). The EIR addresses the environmental impacts associated with implementation of the PCGC Master Plan Update, Health and Human Services building, and Multifamily Residential project and is incorporated herein by reference. Approving the project would require that the County take the following actions:
• Certify the PCGC Master Plan Update EIR and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (Chapter 4 of the Final EIR). • Adopt the PCGC Master Plan Update, PCGC Master Plan Update Development Standards, and PCGC Master Plan Update Design Guidelines • Amend the Placer County General Plan to establish a Master Plan land use designation and apply it to the project site. This includes edits to General Plan Tables 1-1 and 1-2 and Figures 1-1 and 1-2 as shown in Draft EIR Appendix B. • Amend the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan to replace and supersede all references to the Dewitt Center with the Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update • Amend the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan land use designations for the site • Amend text within Placer County Code Section 17.52.135 Town Center Commercial to allow modified development standards for development in areas that include the Town Center combining zone district subject to approval of an area plan, master plan or specific plan. • Rezone portions of the PCGC campus.
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 1 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 33 In addition, as individual development projects proceed, the project applicant and/or developers would seek issuance of improvement plans, final maps, grading permits, building permits, tree removal permits and other ministerial approvals from the County required to carry out the project.
Approval of legislative actions including the General Plan Amendment and Rezone, and discretionary adoption of the PCGC Master Plan Update, Development Standards, and Design Guidelines constitutes the project for purposes of CEQA and these determinations of the Board of Supervisors. These findings are based upon the entire record of proceedings for the Project. The Board of Supervisors finds as follows:
1. The record of proceedings in Section VI of these findings is correct and accurate. 2. The Final EIR has been prepared in accordance with all requirements of CEQA, the CEQA Guidelines, and the County’s Environmental Review Ordinance, codified in Chapter 18 of the Placer County Code. 3. Both the Draft EIR and Final EIR were presented to and reviewed by the Board of Supervisors. 4. The EIR was prepared under the supervision of the County and reflects the independent judgment of the County. The Board of Supervisors has reviewed the EIR, and bases the findings stated below on such review and other substantial evidence in the record. 5. The County finds that the EIR considers a reasonable range of potentially feasible alternatives, sufficient to foster informed decision making, public participation and a reasoned choice, in accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines. 6. The Board of Supervisors hereby certifies the EIR as complete, adequate and in full compliance with CEQA and as providing an adequate basis for considering and acting upon the PCGC Master Plan Update as well as the Health and Human Services building and the Multifamily Residential project and makes the following specific findings with respect thereto. The Board of Supervisors has considered evidence and arguments presented during consideration of the project and the EIR. In determining whether the project may have a significant impact on the environment, and in adopting the findings set forth herein, the Board of Supervisors certifies that it has complied with Public Resources Code sections 21081, 21081.5, and 21082.2. 7. The Board of Supervisors agrees with the characterization of the EIR with respect to all impacts initially identified as “less than significant” or “no impact” and finds that those impacts have been described accurately and are less than significant or no impact would occur as so described in the EIR. This finding does not apply to impacts identified as significant or potentially significant that are reduced to a less than significant level by mitigation measures included in the EIR. The disposition of each of those impacts and
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 2 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 34 the mitigation measures adopted to reduce them are addressed specifically in the findings below. 8. All mitigation measures in the EIR applicable to the project alternative approved are adopted and incorporated into PCGC Master Plan Update, Health and Human Services building, and Multifamily Residential project. 9. The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), presented in Chapter 4 of the Final EIR, includes all mitigation measures adopted with respect to the project and explains how and by whom they will be implemented and enforced. 10. The descriptions of the impacts in these findings are summary statements. Reference should be made to the EIR for a more complete description. 11. The County is directed to file a Notice of Determination with the County Clerk within five (5) working days in accordance with CEQA Section 21152(a) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15094. II. STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR FINDINGS
CEQA Section 21081 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15091 require that the Lead Agency prepare written findings for any significant impacts identified in a Draft EIR. The findings must be accompanied by a brief explanation of the rationale for each finding. Less than significant effects (without mitigation) of the project were also identified in the Draft EIR and Initial Study. CEQA does not require that the Lead Agency prepare written findings for project effects that were determined to be less than significant.
CEQA requires that the Lead Agency adopt mitigation measures or alternatives, where feasible, to avoid or mitigate significant environmental impacts that would result from implementation of the project. Project mitigation or alternatives are not required, however, where substantial evidence in the record demonstrates that they are infeasible or where the responsibility for carrying out such mitigation or alternatives lies with another agency. Specifically, CEQA Guidelines Section 15091 states:
(a) No public agency shall approve or carry out a project for which an EIR has been certified which identifies one or more significant environmental effects of the project unless the public agency makes one or more written findings for each of those significant effects, accompanied by a brief explanation of the rationale for each finding. The possible findings are:
(1) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the final EIR.
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 3 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 35 (2) Such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making the finding. Such changes have been adopted by such other agency or can and should be adopted by such other agency.
(3) Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, including provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the final EIR.
The “changes or alterations” that are required in, or incorporated into the project to mitigate or avoid significant environmental effects, as stated in CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a)(1) above, may include a wide variety of measures or actions as set forth in Guidelines Section 15370, including avoiding, minimizing, rectifying, or reducing the impact over time, or compensating for the impact by replacing or providing substitute resources.
III.DEFINITIONS
The following definitions apply where the subject words or acronyms are used in these findings: “Auburn/Bowman Community Plan” means the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan “CDFW” means California Department of Fish and Wildlife “CEQA” means the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) “Corps” means the United States Amy Corps of Engineers “County” means Placer County “Draft EIR” means the Draft Environmental Impact Report dated November 2018 for the proposed PCGC Master Plan project “EIR” means environmental impact report “Final EIR” means the Final EIR as prepared for the project (which includes the NOP dated September 2017, the Draft EIR dated November 2018, the Final EIR dated February 2019) “General Plan” means the Placer County General Plan, including all amendments thereto, as adopted in 2013 “LDM” means the Placer County Land Development Manual “MMRP” means the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the project (see Chapter 4 of the Final EIR) “NOP” means Notice of Preparation of an EIR (see Appendix A of the Draft EIR) “NPDES” means National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 4 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 36 “PCAPCD” means the Placer County Air Pollution Control District “PCGC” means the Placer County Government Center “Project” means the proposed PCGC Master Plan Update “Zoning Ordinance” means the Placer County Zoning Ordinance, including all amendments thereto IV. PROJECT BACKGROUND AND LOCATION
The 200-acre PCGC property is located in North Auburn, west of State Route 49 and between Bell Road and Atwood Road, with Richardson Drive bisecting the property. Willow Creek Drive provides access to the site from State Route 49. An approximately 60-acre portion of the site has been designated as the DeWitt General Hospital Historic District and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The project proposes to update the 1993 Comprehensive Facilities Master Plan for the PCGC and establish a long-term vision and ongoing facilities-planning guide for capital improvement projects at the PCGC campus with a 20-year planning horizon. The PCGC Master Plan Update Vision is to “create a balanced campus which positions the Placer County Government Center to more efficiently provide services to the community, provide a vital and compelling work environment, and support the area’s economic vitality.” The PCGC Master Plan Update describes the development context and guiding principles for this planning effort; it also includes detailed Development Standards and Design Guidelines to further shape the community. The plan presents an assessment of the existing conditions and use of the campus, identifies the anticipated facility needs for the County departments located at the PCGC, and identifies the likely range of uses and amount of private development that could be supported at the project site as part of the larger North Auburn real estate market. The proposed project is supported by assessments and planning for transportation and circulation, infrastructure and utilities, landscape and open space, economic development, and zero net energy and water conservation.
V. PROJECT OBJECTIVES AND DESCRIPTION
Project Objectives
The PCGC Master Plan Update is intended to guide future development opportunities on the PCGC campus so that the campus is an attractive, accessible, sustainable, safe, and functional environment for work, recreation, and cultural opportunities for the community. The proposed PCGC Master Plan Update includes the following vision statement:
“Create a balanced campus which positions the Placer County Government Center to more efficiently provide services to the community, to provide a vital and compelling work environment, and to support the area’s economic vitality.”
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 5 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 37 This is further expressed in the guiding principles described in the PCGC Master Plan Update and used to shape the conceptual land use plan; these principles are efficient delivery of government services, employee well-being, campus identity and connectivity, building community, diversity in land use, integrating sustainability, and adaptive reuse. In addition to the vision statement and guiding principles, the County has identified the following discrete objectives for adoption and implementation of a campus-wide plan that does the following:
1. Accommodates the future facility needs required to support County services for the residents of the County. 2. Creates a vibrant community and campus by incorporating a diversity of land uses across the campus that include retail, multifamily housing, office, and mixed-use opportunities. 3. Consolidates government departments to provide efficient delivery of public services. 4. Establishes best practices for sustainable design, improves energy efficiency, and reduces average water consumption rates within the site. 5. Provides office space that offers the amenities necessary to support employee functionality, productivity, and collaboration. 6. Identifies opportunities for development to maximize the value of the site. 7. Identifies potential for public-private development opportunities at the site, best use being the PCGC commercially zoned areas. 8. Determines campus-wide infrastructure and facility needs and the plan to upgrade, replace, or install new systems and buildings as anticipated over time to ensure adequate service to the proposed land uses and to reduce infrastructure inefficiencies. 9. Defines a central green to help reinforce the campus identity and non-motorized connectivity throughout the site, including provision of sidewalks and bicycle facilities throughout the campus. 10. Forms the design criteria that promote healthy, safe, productive, and comfortable indoor and outdoor environments for the hundreds of employees who work at the government center. 11. Provides site and building design criteria that create long-term, lifecycle-based solutions and reinforces a cohesive civic appearance. Description of the Proposed Project
PCGC Master Plan Update
The proposed PCGC Master Plan Update defines potential anticipated uses for the PCGC campus. The project anticipates retention of approximately 650,000 square feet of existing building space, as well as construction of approximately 410,000 square feet of new County
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 6 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 38 facilities, 30,000 square feet of community uses, and approximately 510,000 square feet of new mixed-use, including commercial and residential elements. This proposed mix of land uses reflects the square footage needed to support future County facility needs and the County’s ability to capitalize on likely market opportunities. The PCGC Master Plan Update provides a conceptual site plan for the PCGC property and establishes allowable land uses, Development Standards, and Design Guidelines that will shape future development projects. Build-out of the PCGC Master Plan Update is anticipated to take approximately 20 years. It is not possible to precisely predict the specific mix of land uses that will develop within the project site. Development projections for the PCGC property were determined based on a detailed assessment of the existing and future space needs for each County department located at the site as well as an analysis of the local real estate market conditions (included in Appendix G to the PCGPC Master Plan Update) that considered the potential for the site to support private commercial and residential uses. These considerations were used to determine a reasonable development scenario for the PCGC property. The actual amount of development may vary from the assumptions used in the EIR. As each individual development project is proposed, Placer County will review the proposed project for consistency with the PCGC Master Plan Update and the assumptions used in the EIR to determine if additional environmental review is needed. The analysis throughout the EIR assumes that development under the PCGC Master Plan Update would include:
• Retaining 650,000 square feet of existing buildings, of which 324,000 square feet would continue to house County offices and facilities; • Constructing a total of 1,123,400 square feet of new buildings, of which 351,100 square feet would house County offices and facilities providing a total of 675,100 square feet of County offices and facilities, including expanding Fire Station #180 by 3,300 square feet; • Constructing 182,800 square feet of new mixed-use buildings in the mixed-use area which would support 61,150 square feet of retail, 30,575 square feet of office, and 30,575 square feet of residential (31 units) and constructing a 60,500-square foot hotel with 101 guest rooms; • Constructing a total of 485 multifamily dwelling units, including up to 100 in the Multifamily Residential project located at 1st Street and B Avenue with the remainder to be constructed in the Multifamily Residential and Mixed-Use thematic areas; and • Allowing for adaptive reuse of some of the retained buildings, with 23,950 square feet each of office and retail uses; combined with the mixed-use area development, the PCGC Master Plan Update is projected to accommodate a total of 85,100 square feet of retail space and 54,525 square feet of office use.
Health and Human Services Building
The proposed PCGC Master Plan Update will involve construction of a new Health and Human Services building near the center of the PCGC campus, southwest of the proposed roundabout
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 7 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 39 that would connect County Center Drive with B Avenue. It would be bounded by existing B Avenue, C Avenue, Rustic Lane, and Richardson Drive. Under the proposed PCGC Master Plan Update, Rustic Lane would be renamed to County Center Drive and extended to the southeast. The Health and Human Services building would be placed on the eastern portion of this site, with frontages on B Avenue, County Center Drive, and C Avenue, and with parking extending westerly to Richardson Drive. The boundaries of this site and a conceptual site plan are indicated on Draft EIR Figure 3-7, Conceptual Land Use Plan.
This area currently supports Buildings 107, 108, and 109 at 11464 B Avenue/11465 C Avenue, 11474 B Avenue/11475 C Avenue, and 11484 B Avenue/11485 C Avenue, all of which would be demolished to accommodate construction of the proposed Health and Human Services building; this represents a total of 29,195 square feet of demolition.
The Health and Human Services building is expected to consist of approximately 135,700 square feet. The building is planned to consist of three stories. Building height (maximum of 50 feet), design, materials, colors, and landscaping would conform to the Development Standards and Design Guidelines proposed with the PCGC Master Plan Update. Site improvements would include parking, vehicle and pedestrian circulation, landscaping, and stormwater infrastructure. The building and associated improvements would be located on 5.6 acres. Building space would include a main lobby, conference and team rooms, open and private office areas, training and interview rooms, storage and work rooms, break rooms, central storage, and a receiving area. Outdoor spaces for the facility would include patios, a play area, a garden, and a service/loading dock. The building site is anticipated to accommodate parking for 406 employees initially, with the potential to add 56 spaces in the future. Parking would also be provided for 48 visitors and 40 fleet vehicles.
Multifamily Residential
The proposed PCGC Master Plan Update would provide multifamily residential use in the northeastern portion of the project site on the east side of 1st Street. The Multifamily Residential project would include four buildings fronting on 1st Street, a parking lot running along the eastern site boundary, and site landscaping. The boundaries of this site and a conceptual building layout are indicated on Draft EIR Figure 3-7, Conceptual Land Use Plan. This portion of the site is zoned Office Professional (OP-Dc-AO) and Commercial Planned Development (CPD-Dc-AO). The project proposes to remove the OP designation from this site, expand the CPD designation to cover the site, and add a Town Center (TC) combining zone district to this designation. The maximum residential density under the TC combining zone is proposed to be 30 dwelling units per acre. The Multifamily Residential project located at 1st Street and B Avenue is currently proposed to include 79 dwelling units, although the EIR evaluates a maximum development of up to 100 dwelling units at this location.
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 8 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 40 VI. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
In accordance with CEQA Section 21167.6(e), the record of proceedings for the County’s decision on the PCGC Master Plan Update, Health and Human Services building, and Multifamily Residential project includes, without limitation, the following documents: • The NOP and Initial Study (provided in Appendix A-1 of the Draft EIR) and all other public notices issued by the County in conjunction with the project; • All comments submitted by agencies or members of the public during the comment period on the NOP (provided in Appendix A-2 of the Draft EIR); • The Draft EIR (November 2018) for the project; • All comments submitted by agencies or members of the public during the comment period on the Draft EIR; • All comments and correspondence submitted to the County with respect to the project, in addition to timely comments on the Draft EIR; • The Final EIR (February 2019) for the project, including comments received on the Draft EIR and responses to those comments; • Documents cited or referenced in the Draft and Final EIRs; • The MMRP, provided as Chapter 4 of the Final EIR, and which identifies specific mitigation implementation, timing, and performance criteria for each project component evaluated in the EIR; • All findings and resolutions adopted by the County in connection with the project and all documents cited or referred to therein; • All reports, studies, memoranda, maps, staff reports, or other planning documents relating to the project prepared by the County, consultants to the County, or responsible or trustee agencies with respect to the County’s compliance with the requirements of CEQA and with respect to the County’s action on the project; • All documents submitted to the County by other public agencies or members of the public in connection with the project; • Any minutes and/or verbatim transcripts of all information sessions, public meetings, and public hearings held by the County in connection with the project; • Any documentary or other evidence submitted to the County at such information sessions, public meetings and public hearings; • The Placer County General Plan and the EIR prepared in connection with its adoption. • The Auburn/Bowman Community Plan and the EIR prepared in connection with its adoption.
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 9 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 41 • Any and all resolutions and/or ordinances adopted by the County regarding the project, and all staff reports, analyses, and summaries related to the adoption of those resolutions; • Matters of common knowledge to the County, including, but not limited to federal, state, and local laws and regulations; • Any documents cited in these findings, in addition to those cited above; and • Any other materials required for the record of proceedings by CEQA Section 21167.6(e).
The Board of Supervisors has relied on all of the information sources listed above in reaching its decision on the projects, even if not every document, staff presentation, and/or public testimony was formally presented to the Board of Supervisors or County Staff as part of the County files generated in connection with the project. Without exception, any documents set forth above not found in the project files fall into one of two categories. Many of them reflect prior planning or legislative decisions of which the Board of Supervisors was aware in approving the PCGC Master Plan Update, Health and Human Services, and Multifamily Residential projects. Other documents influenced the expert advice provided to County staff or consultants, who then provided advice to the Board of Supervisors. For that reason, such documents form part of the underlying factual basis for the Board of Supervisor’s decisions relating to approval of the PCGC Master Plan Update, Health and Human Services building, and Multifamily Residential project.
The official custodian of the record is the Placer County Environmental Coordinator, 3091 County Center Drive, Auburn, California 95603.
VII. LIST OF IMPACTS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT DETERMINED TO BE LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT OR NO IMPACT WITHOUT IMPLEMENTATION OF MITIGATION MEASURES
The Board of Supervisors agrees with the conclusions in the Final EIR with respect to all impacts initially identified as “no impact” or “less than significant” that do not require implementation of mitigation measures. Table 1 lists each of the impact statements for which a determination of no impact or less than significant impact was reached, and indicates whether the impact was determined to be “no impact” (NI) or “less than significant” (LTS) for each of the three project components – the overall PCGC Master Plan Update, the Health and Human Services building, and the Multifamily Residential project. Where one or more of the project components could have a significant impact, a dash (–) is shown and the impact is addressed in Section VIII or IX.
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 10 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 42 Table 1 Less Than Significant Impacts Not Requiring Mitigation
Health PCGC and Multifamily Impact Master Impact Statement Human Residential Number Plan Services project Update building 5-1 Would the project physically divide an established community? NI NI NI
5-2 Would the project create land use incompatibilities or conflict with applicable land use plans, policies, or regulations adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an NI NI NI environmental effect?
5-3 Would the project substantially contribute to cumulative land use impacts, including dividing existing communities, creating land use incompatibilities, or creating conflicts with NI NI NI adopted planning documents?
6-1 Would the project induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through LTS NI LTS extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
6-2 Would the project impair the County’s ability to meet RHNA targets or increase demand LTS NI NI for affordable housing?
6-3 Would the project induce substantial population growth in the cumulative scenario LTS NI LTS
6-4 Would the project impair the County’s ability to meet RHNA targets or increase demand LTS NI LTS for affordable housing in the cumulative scenario
7-2 Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other -- NI --
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 11 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 43 sensitive natural community?
7-4 Would the project interfere substantially with wildlife movement, migration, or nursery NI NI NI sites?
7-5 Would the project conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological NI NI NI resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance
7-6 Would the project conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat NI NI NI conservation plan?
7-7 Would the project contribute to loss of special-status species, riparian habitat or other sensitive natural communities, wetlands, wildlife movement corridors, or trees and oak NI NI NI woodlands protected under the County’s ordinances and policies in the cumulative condition?
8-1 Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical -- -- LTS resource?
8-5 Would the project contribute to substantial adverse changes in historical, archeological, -- -- LTS or tribal resources in the cumulative scenario
9-1 Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? LTS NI NI
9-2 Would the project substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to LTS NI LTS trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway
9-3 Would the project substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site LTS LTS LTS and its surroundings
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 12 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 44 9-4 Would the project create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely LTS LTS LTS affect day or nighttime views in the area
9-5 Would the project make a considerable contribution to loss of scenic vistas, loss of scenic resources, changes in visual character, or creation of substantial sources of light and NI NI NI glare in the cumulative scenario
10-2 Result in roadway segment operations that conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation __ __ LTS system
10-4 Would the project result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in LTS LTS LTS traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks
10-5 Would the project substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp NI NI NI curves, or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment
10-6 Would the project result in inadequate emergency access -- LTS --
10-7 Would the project conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs regarding public transit, bicycles, or pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance or safety LTS LTS LTS of such facilities
10-9 Would the project conflict with an applicable congestion management program in a -- LTS LTS cumulative scenario
11-1 Would the project result in exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable LTS LTS LTS standards of other agencies or a substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 13 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 45 112 Would the project result in exposure of persons to or generation of excessive LTS LTS LTS groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels
11-3 Would the project result a substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise -- LTS -- levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project
11-4 Would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels associated with the proximity of the site to a public or private airport or LTS LTS LTS airstrip?
11-5 Would the project make a cumulatively considerable contribution to increases in noise LTS LTS LTS levels in the cumulative scenario
12-1 Would the project conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality LTS LTS LTS plan?
12-2 Would the project violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing -- LTS LTS or projected air quality violation
12-3 Would the project result in a cumulatively considerable new increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed LTS LTS LTS quantitative threshold emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)?
12-4 Would the project expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? LTS LTS LTS
12-5 Would the project create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? LTS LTS LTS
13-1 Would the project generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that LTS LTS LTS
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 14 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 46 may have a significant impact on the environment?
13-2 Would the project conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the LTS LTS LTS purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases?
13-3 Would the project generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that LTS LTS LTS may have a significant impact on the environment?
14-1 Would the project expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: a. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, 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 as known fault. LTS LTS LTS b. Strong seismic ground shaking c. Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction
d. Landslides?
14-3 Would the project be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site LTS LTS LTS landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
14-5 Would the project have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of NI NI NI waste water?
14-6 Would the project directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site LTS LTS LTS nor unique geological feature?
14-7 Would the project have a substantial contribution to cumulative impacts associated with LTS LTS LTS geology and soils?
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 15 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 47 15-2 Would the project substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river in a manner which __ LTS LTS would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site
15-5 Would the project result in a loss of groundwater recharge opportunity or reduced groundwater quality, substantially deplete groundwater supplies, or interfere substantially LTS NI NI with groundwater recharge?
15-6 Would the project place housing of structures within a 100-year Flood Hazard Area? NI NI NI
15-7 Would the project expose people or structures to flooding, including flooding as a result of NI NI NI the failure of a levee or dam?
15-8 Would the project be at risk for inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? NI NI NI
15-9 Would the Master Plan Update result in an impact to Hydrology or Water Quality in a LTS LTS LTS cumulative scenario?
16-2 Would the project emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous LTS NI LTS materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school
16-4 Would the project be in conflict with an airport influence zone or create hazards due to NI NI NI the proximity of any airport or airstrip?
16-5 Would the project impair implementation of or interfere with an adopted emergency NI NI NI response or evacuation plan?
16-6 Would the project expose people or structures to a significant risk associated with LTS NI NI wildland fires?
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 16 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 48 16-7 Would the project contribute to cumulative increases in exposure to hazards and NI NI NI hazardous materials?
17-1 Would the project have an increase demand for police services and fire protection LYS LTS LTS services requiring the need to construct new facilities, or expand existing facilities?
17-2 Would the project cause or accelerate the physical deterioration of existing parks or recreational facilities or create a need for construction or expansion of recreational LTS NI LTS facilities beyond what was anticipated in the County’s General Plan or the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan?
17-3 Would the project have an increase demand for schools and school capacity requiring the LTS NI LTS need to construct new facilities, or expand existing facilities?
17-4 Would the project have an increase demand for libraries and library capacity requiring the LTS NI LTS need to construct new facilities, or expand existing facilities?
17-5 Would the project contribute to cumulative impacts to public services and recreation? LTS LTS LTS
18-1 Would the project exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional NI NI NI Water Quality Control Board?
18-3 Would the project require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction or which could cause NI NI NI significant environmental effects?
18-4 Would the project be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to LTS LTS LTS accommodate the project’s solid waste disposal needs?
18-5 Would the project comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to NI NI NI
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 17 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 49 solid waste?
19-1 Would the project result in wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy? LTS LTS LTS
19-2 Would the project conflict with existing energy standards and regulations? LTS LTS LTS
19-3 Would the project result in a considerable contribution to energy consumption impacts in NI NI NI the cumulative scenario?
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 18 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 50 VIII. FINDINGS FOR IMPACTS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT MITIGATED TO LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT
The Board of Supervisors agrees with the conclusions in the Final EIR with respect to all impacts initially identified as “significant” or “potentially significant” that are reduced to less than significant levels with implementation of the mitigation measures identified in the Final EIR. This section includes the project’s direct and indirect impacts as well as the project’s contribution to cumulative impacts. In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a), a specific finding is made for each impact and its associated mitigation measure(s) in the discussions below. Mitigation measures are summarized below and are presented in full in the EIR and the MMRP, which is incorporated herein by reference. Separate Findings for impacts that are mitigated to less than significant levels are presented for the Master Plan Update (VIII.A), the Health and Human Services Building project (VIII.B), and the Multifamily Residential project (VIII.C).
A - PCGC Master Plan Update
Biological Resources
Impact 7-1: Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on special status species?
Finding: The Biological Resources Assessment prepared for the project determined that five special-status wildlife species have some potential to occur on the project site: loggerhead shrike, Townsend’s big-eared bat, California black rail, vernal pool fairy shrimp, and vernal pool tadpole shrimp. In addition, migratory birds and raptors are considered special-status species, and several individual species of such birds could occur on site. Activities associated with implementation of the PCGC Master Plan Update that could adversely affect these species include building demolition, vegetation removal, grading, and construction within currently undeveloped areas.
Explanation: Mitigation Measure 7a requires all construction workers to participate in a worker environmental awareness program training that includes information regarding the special status species that may be present within the project site. Mitigation Measure 7b requires that a pre-construction nesting bird survey be completed and stipulates measures that must be taken to protect any active nests while Mitigation Measure 7c requires that a roosting bat survey be conducted prior to any building demolition. Mitigation Measure 7d requires that surveys for vernal pool crustaceans be completed prior to any grading or other disturbance to seasonal wetlands 02, 03, 04, or 05, and identifies additional measures that must be implemented in the event that vernal pool crustaceans are identified within these wetlands. With implementation of Mitigation Measures 7a through 7d, build-out of
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 19 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 51 the PCGC Master Plan Update would have a less-than-significant impact on special status species because impacts to such species would be avoided or compensation for the impacts would be provided.
Significance After Mitigation: Less than Significant
Impact 7-2: Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community?
Finding: The project site includes two sensitive natural communities as defined by CDFW: wetlands and riparian habitat. Potential adverse effects to wetlands are addressed under Impact 7-3. There are 6.34 acres of riparian habitat around the freshwater pond in the western portion of the project site, a small area of riparian vegetation in the center of DB 01, and limited riparian habitat associated with ephemeral drainage (ED) 01. No development is proposed that would affect the freshwater pond, and development near DB 01 would not affect the associated riparian habitat. The riparian vegetation associated with ED 01 would be removed during project construction. Additionally construction of either of the two offsite improvements that may be required of the project could result in disturbance to riparian vegetation.
Explanation: Mitigation Measure 7f requires individual project applicants to comply with CDFW’s Lake and Streambed Alteration Program and either 1) confirm that the proposed activities do not result in substantial effects related to the obstruction, diversion, or introduction of debris into any stream, or 2) provide compensatory mitigation to ensure no significant effects result from stream diversion or modification. With implementation of Mitigation Measure 7f, build-out of the PCGC Master Plan Update would have less-than-significant impacts to riparian habitat because such impacts would be avoided or compensation would be provided.
Significance After Mitigation: Less than Significant
Impact 7-3: Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands?
Finding: According to the preliminary Jurisdictional Delineation for the project site, potentially jurisdictional features within the project site consist of two ephemeral drainages, several seasonal wetlands, three detention basins, one freshwater pond, and two freshwater emergent wetlands, for a total of 6.70 acres of wetlands and 231 linear feet of other waters of the United States. Implementation of the PCGC Master Plan Update would result in impacts to 2.34 acres and 230.67 linear feet of waters of the U.S. These impacts would occur due to construction of buildings, roads, parking, and landscape features.
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 20 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 52 Explanation: Indirect impacts would be avoided through implementation of Mitigation Measure 7a and Mitigation Measure 7h. Mitigation Measure 7a requires worker environmental awareness training to help persons working within the site identify sensitive habitats and to understand the use of Best Management Practices (as required under Mitigation Measure 7h) to avoid wetland impacts, including water quality degradation. Mitigation Measure 7f requires the appropriate permits be obtained before impacting any jurisdictional feature that is not exempt from mitigation under the Clean Water Act. Mitigation Measure 7g requires the County or individual project applicant to carry out on-site replacement or off-site banking at a minimum replacement ratio of 1:1 for wetland habitat to compensate for direct impacts to wetlands that are not exempt from mitigation under the Clean Water Act. Thus impacts to wetlands would be reduced to less than significant through avoidance and compensation of those impacts that cannot be avoided.
Significance After Mitigation: Less than Significant
Impact 7-5: Would the project conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?
Finding: Demolition, grading, and construction throughout the PCGC campus could result in loss of individual trees and oak woodland vegetation communities. The County regulates the loss of trees through its tree preservation ordinance, which applies to native trees that are 6 inches or greater in diameter at breast height or any multiple- stemmed native tree with a total of at least 10 inches diameter at breast height. The County also regulates impacts to oak woodlands, consistent with the requirements of Public Resources Code Section 21083. The blue oak woodland vegetation community on site comprises approximately 25.05 acres. At build-out, the PCGC Master Plan Update would result in removal of up to 11.05 acres of the blue oak woodland habitat. The loss of a portion of the blue oak woodland on the project site would result in a significant impact.
Explanation: Compliance with the ordinance requirements for replacement of lost trees would ensure that potential impacts would be reduced to less than significant by providing for replacement and/or compensation for the impacted trees. Requirements to ensure that on-site tree planting, off-site tree planting, conservation, and payment of in-lieu fees are accomplished consistent with the tree preservation ordinance are identified in Mitigation Measure 7e. To provide compensation for the loss of on-site woodland habitat, Mitigation Measure 7e requires the County or individual project applicants to conduct on-site and/or off-site oak woodland restoration, obtain a conservation easement on existing oak woodland habitat, and/or contribute to the
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 21 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 53 County’s woodland conservation fund. With implementation of Mitigation Measure 7e, the impact would be reduced to less than significant.
Significance After Mitigation: Less than Significant
Cultural Resources
Impact 8-2: Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archeological resource?
Finding: One archeological resource has been identified within the PCGC campus. The resource is not located within any of the areas proposed for development and therefore no impacts to the archeological resource are anticipated as a result of implementation of the PCGC Master Plan Update. It is not anticipated that any subsurface prehistoric or historic resources would be uncovered during project construction. However, the possibility exists that ground-disturbing activities could disturb previously unknown historical or archaeological resources, resulting in a potentially significant impact.
Explanation: Mitigation Measure 8b requires all construction workers to be trained to recognize potential cultural resources and that all construction activities be halted in the vicinity of a potential resource until that resource can be evaluated by a qualified archeologist and a plan for protection or data recovery established. Mitigation Measure 8c establishes the protocols that must be followed if unanticipated archeological resources are encountered during construction to ensure that any such materials are appropriately evaluated and treated such that their archeological resource values are retained. Mitigation Measure 8d requires that tribal representatives from culturally-affiliated tribes be allowed access to the project site within the first five days of ground-breaking activity to inspect soil piles, trenches, or other disturbed areas to determine if any Native American archeological resources are present and defines protocol for handling any such resources. Mitigation Measure 8e requires that the County and individual project applicants accommodate periodic monitoring by one Native American Monitor from the culturally-affiliated Native American Tribe in those areas of the campus that have been previously undeveloped. Implementation of Mitigation Measures 8b through 8e would reduce this impact to less than significant by ensuring that adverse effects to archeological resources are avoided.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 22 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 54 Impact 8-3: Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource?
Finding: The County sent letters offering consultation on the proposed project to the four Native American tribes that have requested notification from the County of projects subject to CEQA, in accordance with AB 52. Two tribes did not respond. The County engaged in consultation with the Wilton Rancheria by providing copies of the archeological resource evaluations completed for the site and information describing the proposed project. Upon review of that material, the Wilton Rancheria informed the County that no further consultation was requested. The County engaged in consultation with the United Auburn Indian Community in the form of a meeting, site visit, and subsequent coordination regarding the United Auburn Indian Community’s proposed mitigation measures. The United Auburn Indian Community identified that there are tribal cultural resources, which are also historic resources, within the vicinity of the project site, but did not specifically identify any such resources on the project site; although the known archeological resource within the PCGC property may be considered a tribal cultural resource.
Explanation: Mitigation Measure 8b requires all construction workers to be trained to recognize potential cultural resources and that all construction activities be halted in the vicinity of a potential resource until that resource can be evaluated by a qualified archeologist and a plan for protection or data recovery is established. Mitigation Measure 8c establishes the protocols that must be followed if unanticipated archeological resources are encountered during construction to ensure that any such materials are appropriately evaluated and treated such that their archeological resource values are retained. Mitigation Measure 8d requires that tribal representatives from culturally-affiliated tribes be allowed access to the project site within the first five days of ground-breaking activity to inspect soil piles, trenches, or other disturbed areas to determine if any Native American archeological resources are present and defines protocol for handling any such resources. Mitigation Measure 8e requires that the County and individual project applicants accommodate periodic monitoring by one Native American Monitor from the culturally-affiliated Native American Tribe in those areas of the campus that have been previously undeveloped. Implementation of Mitigation Measures 8b through 8e would reduce this impact to less than significant by ensuring that adverse effects to any tribal cultural resources that may be identified onsite are avoided.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 23 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 55 Impact 8-4: Would the project disturb any human remains?
Finding: There are no known human remains within the PCGC campus. No human remains have been discovered during any of the construction that has occurred on site since 1943. However, there is a potential for Native American human remains or related cultural material to be encountered during construction phases that involve earth- moving activities (grading and trenching). Disturbance or destruction of Native American human remains and related cultural material would constitute a significant impact of the project.
Explanation: Mitigation Measure 8b defines the protocol that must be followed in the event that human remains are identified onsite to ensure that the project complies with Section 15064.5(e) of the CEQA Guidelines (as incorporated from PRC Section 5097.98) and California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 8b would reduce this impact to less than significant by ensuring that adverse effects to any human remains that may be identified onsite are avoided.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Transportation and Circulation
Impact 10-3: Would the project conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy related to roadway and intersections operations and safety during construction?
Finding: Construction of individual projects undertaken in implementation of the PCGC Master Plan Update would occur in four major phases based on funding and department needs for the County as well as available funding for the private development. Construction activity would include employee trips and delivery trips for materials and equipment. These construction activities could cause temporary impacts on transportation facilities, including degrading roadway pavement conditions, traffic operations, and causing conflicts with bicyclists and pedestrians. Construction activities undertaken in implementation of the PCGC Master Plan Update could also require temporary traffic controls and lane closures when transporting certain building materials or constructing street improvements within the public right-of-way for each phase and each individual project.
Explanation: Implementation of Mitigation Measure 10e would require the development of a Construction Traffic Management Plan for each individual construction project that is capable of ensuring that the specific performance standards identified in Mitigation Measure 10e are attained. Each Construction Traffic Management Plan would be subject to the review and approval of the Placer County Department of Public Works
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 24 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 56 and Engineering and Surveying Division. This would reduce this impact to less than significant by avoiding adverse effects to transportation and circulation during construction.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Impact 10-6: Would the project result in inadequate emergency access?
Finding: Implementation of the PCGC Master Plan Update would result in new development and redevelopment throughout the PCGC campus. Traffic signals in proximity to the PCGC campus include emergency vehicle pre-emption, which would ensure that emergency vehicles can move through an intersection as quickly as possible. The PCGC campus has seven points of access from three public streets. These access points are sufficient to ensure that emergency vehicles can quickly reach all streets within the PCGC campus. For emergency medical access to and from Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital (located at 11815 Education Street), access would most likely be provided via the Bell Road/SR 49 intersection. The addition of PCGC Master Plan Update-generated traffic would cause unacceptable LOS or substantial increases in delay or congestion that could slow the movement of emergency vehicles through this intersection; but, as the Bell Road/SR 49 intersection has a dedicated right-turn lane onto Bell Road, emergency responders who respond from north of the project site would have lower delays than background traffic on SR 49.
Emergency access from the Sheriffs’ Department and the Fire Department would be provided onsite and would be accessible from Richardson Drive and 1st Street. The proposed realignment of 1st Street has the potential to impact emergency access as it would result in a new three-leg intersection at 1st Street/Bell Road, which would be approximately 150 feet east of the existing Blue Oaks Drive/Bell Road intersection.
Explanation: Mitigation Measure 10f requires the County, along with Placer County Fire, to identify appropriate and effective countermeasures that would maintain adequate response times from Fire Station 180. These measures may include identifying alternate routes for emergency responders, designing improvements at the Bell Road/1st Street intersection to allow left turns by emergency vehicles but preclude this movement by personal vehicles, and/or allow emergency vehicles pre-emption of the future signal at Blue Oaks Drive/Bell Road. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 10f would reduce this impact to less than significant because it would ensure that adverse effects to emergency response are avoided.
Significance After Mitigation: Less than Significant
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 25 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 57 Noise
Impact 11-3: Cause a substantial temporary increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project
Finding: Construction of the development allowed under the proposed PCGC Master Plan Update could expose nearby receptors to elevated noise levels that may disrupt communication and routine activities. The magnitude of the impact would depend on the type of construction activity, equipment, duration of the construction, distance between the noise source and receiver, and intervening structures. Construction is generally expected to occur only during the hours defined in County Code as allowable hours for construction and would therefore be exempt from the sound level standards as detailed in Section 9.36.030 of the Placer County Code. Despite this exemption, depending on the nature and location of individual construction projects there is a potential for noise-sensitive receptors in the project vicinity to be exposed to high levels of noise during the daytime construction hours.
Explanation: Mitigation Measure 11a requires that a project specific analysis be performed for each individual construction project located within 200 feet of residential, professional office, and/or medical service land uses to determine the likely noise levels at noise-sensitive uses and identify appropriate noise reduction measures to minimize noise exposure. This would reduce the impact to less than significant by ensuring that substantial temporary increases in the noise exposure of nearby sensitive receptors are avoided.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Geology and Soils
Impact 14-2: Would the project result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil?
Finding: Demolition and construction activities associated with the proposed project, including vegetation removal, excavation, and grading, would temporarily expose underlying soils, thereby increasing the potential to cause soil erosion or the loss of topsoil. Soil erosion can result in siltation and adverse water quality impacts downstream, which in turn can result in adverse impacts to sensitive biological resources.
Explanation: Mitigation Measures 14a through 14e establish requirements that Improvement Plans for individual projects must show all proposed grading, drainage improvements, vegetation and tree removal, and revegetation of disturbed areas; that all work must conform to the Placer County Grading Ordinance; and that water quality treatment
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 26 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 58 facilities/Best Management Practices must be designed according to the guidance of the California Stormwater Quality Association Stormwater Best Management Practice Handbooks. These measures would ensure appropriate and effective soil management measures are implemented to avoid substantial soil erosion.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Impact 14-4: Would the project be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property?
Finding: Expansive soils are soils that exhibit high expansion potential. Based on previous geotechnical investigations completed at the project site, expansive soils are locally present and are generally encountered at a depth of 2 to 3 feet immediately above weathered metamorphic rock. The presence of expansive soils within the proposed development areas could create substantial risks to life and/or property.
Explanation: Mitigation Measure 14f requires that as each individual construction project proceeds within the PCGC property, a geotechnical evaluation be prepared that includes collection and analysis of soil samples. In the event expansive soils are present, the geotechnical investigation must identify specific remedial actions appropriate to the project site and proposed land uses. Such actions typically include: 1) over-excavation of the upper 0.5 to 1.0 foot of expansive soils, followed by backfilling with nonexpansive sands beneath building footprints, 2) pre-saturation of soil prior to placing concrete, and 3) construction of post-tension slab-on-grade foundations. This would ensure that new structures and site improvements are not constructed on expansive soils where there is a potential for substantial damage to the new structures and improvements.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Hydrology and Water Quality
Impact 15-1: Would the project violate water quality standards or waste discharge requirements (such as through soil erosion or runoff of polluted water) or degrade surface water quality during project construction?
Finding: Site grading and construction activities would increase the potential for soil erosion and sediment transport and delivery to the North Auburn Ravine and Rock Creek (Dry Creek) watersheds by decreasing vegetative cover, breaking up consolidated soils, and modifying site drainage. Further impacts to water quality during construction could potentially result from leaks or spills of fuel or hydraulic fluid used for grading and
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 27 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 59 construction equipment, or leaks or spills of construction materials, such as paints and solvents. Following individual project construction, site soils and slopes would be stabilized by revegetation, asphalt paving, landscaping, and building coverage. These features would reduce potential for erosion and sediment generation from the project site. However, runoff flowing over these surfaces could carry water contaminants, such as automobile fluids, to downstream surface waters.
Explanation: Each individual project applicant would be required to submit Improvement Plans for review and approval by the Placer County Engineering and Surveying Division (ESD). Mitigation Measure 14b identifies minimum requirements for the Improvement Plans, including revegetation of disturbed areas and erosion control. Mitigation Measure 15a requires compliance with the NPDES MS4 Phase II Permit and the preparation of a Storm Water Quality Plan in accordance with the West Placer Storm Water Quality Design Manual to be submitted with each applicable project’s Improvement Plan submittal. Each individual project applicant would also be required to submit a Final Drainage Report for review and approval by the Placer County ESD. As stipulated in Mitigation Measure 15b, the drainage report must include BMPs to minimize erosion, water quality degradation, and discharge of pollutants to stormwater. Any individual project that proposes grading and site disturbance in excess of 1 acre (within the overall Master Plan) is subject to the NPDES construction permit requirements, as identified in Mitigation Measure 15c. Mitigation Measure 15d requires permanent water quality Best Management Practices to be shown on the Improvement Plans and includes ongoing maintenance obligations. Implementation of Mitigation Measures 14b and 15a through 15d would reduce this impact to less than significant by ensuring that appropriate and effective stormwater management measures are implemented to avoid substantial water quality degradation.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Impact 15-2: Would the project substantially alter the existing drainage 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?
Finding: Site grading and construction activities would increase the potential for soil erosion and sediment transport and delivery to the North Auburn Ravine and Rock Creek (Dry Creek) watersheds by decreasing vegetative cover, breaking up consolidated soils, and modifying site drainage. Each individual project applicant would be required to submit Improvement Plans for review and approval by the Placer County ESD.
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 28 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 60 Explanation: Implementation of Mitigation Measures 15a and 15b would ensure that each individual project design and drainage analysis incorporates low impact development post-construction requirements in accordance with the Stormwater Management Manual to reduce offsite impacts as part of each project’s Improvement Plan submittal. Any individual project that is larger than 1 acre (within the overall Master Plan) is subject to the NPDES program requirements, as identified in Mitigation Measure 15c. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for construction activities is required to include site-specific structural and operational BMPs to prevent and control impacts to runoff quality, measures to be implemented before each storm event, inspection and maintenance of BMPs, and monitoring of runoff quality by visual and/or analytical means. Mitigation Measure 15d requires permanent water quality Best Management Practices to be shown on the Improvement Plans and includes ongoing maintenance obligations. Implementation of Mitigation Measures 15a through 15d would reduce this impact to less than significant by ensuring that appropriate and effective stormwater management measures are implemented to avoid substantial alterations to drainage patterns, soil erosion, and siltation of waterways.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Impact 15-3: Would the project substantially alter the existing drainage 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?
Finding: The Master Drainage Report analyzed the effects of the changes planned in the PCGC Master Plan Update on stormwater runoff and maximum peak flows in the PCGC property. Approximately 80% of the PCGC property drains south into the North Auburn Ravine watershed; the remaining 20% of site drains north into the Rock Creek watershed. The proposed PCGC Master Plan Update would result in a potentially significant increase in runoff volumes or peak flows without proper analysis and design of the proposed stormwater basins, catchments, and subcatchments. The Master Drainage Report identifies the need to construct seven new stormwater basins and reconfigure three existing basins to meet County requirements for flood control and hydromodification management. All of the improvements to the storm drain system are expected to alleviate the surface flooding problems that were predicted under existing conditions during the 10-year and larger events. The only exception is the shallow flooding the model predicted for the parking lot of the Finance Administration Building.
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 29 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 61 Explanation: Mitigation Measure 15f requires that each individual future project applicant provide a drainage analysis as part of the Improvement Plan review process to ensure that each individual project incorporates stormwater management measures sufficient to ensure there is no increase in stormwater peak flows and that improvements consistent with the Master Drainage Report are constructed. This impact would be reduced to less than significant because the potential to alter drainage patterns in a manner that could cause flooding would be avoided.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Impact 15-4: Would the project create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?
Finding: The proposed PCGC Master Plan Update would result in a potentially significant increase in runoff volumes or peak flows without proper analysis and design of the proposed stormwater drainage system, basins, catchments, and subcatchments. Individual projects that would increase impervious surface or alter site grading could impact stormwater runoff and drainage.
Explanation: Mitigation Measures 15b and 15f require each individual project to provide a drainage analysis as part of the Improvement Plan review process and to incorporate stormwater management measures sufficient to ensure that each project does not result in an for increase in stormwater peak flows and volumes. This impact would be reduced to less than significant because the potential to exceed the capacity of the existing or planned stormwater drainage systems would be avoided.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Impact 16-1: Would the project create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials or through reasonably foreseeable accidental release of hazardous materials into the environment?
Finding: The proposed PCGC Master Plan Update anticipates demolition of 34 buildings and a swimming pool. The majority of these facilities were constructed in the 1940s. Building materials that were commonly used during this time and may have been used in building modifications and maintenance activities include asbestos-containing materials and lead-based paint. The proposed demolition of structures likely to
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 30 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 62 contain asbestos and lead could release hazardous materials into the air. All construction equipment and materials, including hazardous materials typically used in construction, would be temporarily stored on site during construction. Hazardous materials may be used and stored at the PCGC campus throughout the life of the proposed land uses. Potential adverse impacts associated with use of hazardous materials during and after construction include the potential for accidental release and exposure of onsite employees, residents, and visitors and/or the environment to hazardous materials.
Explanation: Mitigation Measure 16a requires the preparation and implementation of an asbestos and lead abatement plan that would be compliant with the Asbestos NESHAP (CA Health and Safety Code Section 19827.5) prior to any demolition. Mitigation Measure 16b requires construction contractors for each individual project within the PCGC campus to implement a Site Mitigation Work Plan that establishes best management practices for storage and for responding to any spills of hazardous materials and defines minimum requirements for use and storage of hazardous materials and for disposal of hazardous waste. The County and all private development project applicants and business operators would be required to comply with the County’s General Plan Health and Safety Element policies and state and local standards for storage of hazardous and flammable materials during all operational activities. With compliance with federal, state, and local requirements for the use and storage of hazardous materials, and considering the types and quantities of the hazardous materials expected to be used within the project site, operation of the land uses anticipated under the proposed PCGC Master Plan Update would result in a less than significant impact associated with the transport, use, disposal, or accidental release of hazardous materials.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Impact 16-3: Would the project be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as result, would is create a significant hazard to the public or the environment?
Finding: A search of the California Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) Geotracker database found eight leaking underground fuel tank (LUFT) locations and one leaking underground storage tank (LUST) location. Seven of the LUFTs have been removed. However, the RWQCB considers these sites still open and will require further investigations and/or information in order to determine whether or not these cases can be closed. The Phase I ESA (Appendix I) found that elemental mercury has been observed in the Ophir canal, which travels adjacent to 1st Street between Bell Road and Professional Drive and travels around the eastern edge of the detention
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 31 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 63 basin located east of 1st Street and south of Willow Creek Drive. The PCGC campus is in an area known to contain subsurface radon. All future construction under the PCGC Master Plan Update would be built in accordance to California Health and Safety Code section 106750-106795, which contains regulations in reduce the risk of accidental radon exposure.
Explanation: For future construction projects on sites that include any of the existing or prior LUFT locations, Mitigation Measure 16c requires preparation of a Phase II ESA, which involves additional soil investigations and removal of contaminated soil sufficient to achieve case closed status. Mitigation Measure 16d requires soil sampling and analysis as well as remediation or stabilization measures to ensure that construction workers and the future population of areas adjacent to the canal are not exposed to mercury concentrations that exceed the applicable human health screening levels. Implementation of Mitigation Measures 16c and 16d would reduce this impact to less than significant by ensuing that the potential for significant hazards to the public or environment due to development of sites that are known to contain hazardous materials is avoided.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Utilities
Impact 18-2: Would the project require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities, expansion of existing facilities, or demand for new or expanded water supplies?
Finding: Sewage flows from most of the PCGC property are conveyed through the DeWitt Trunk sewer line, north of the project site. Any new wastewater flows into the DeWitt Trunk sewer line would exacerbate the existing over-capacity conditions of the DeWitt Trunk under wet weather conditions and in the 10-year and greater storm events, unless the trunk line upsizing identified in the North Auburn DeWitt Trunk Sewer Capacity Evaluation Report is completed. There is sufficient wastewater treatment capacity, water supply, and water treatment capacity to serve the project.
Explanation: Mitigation Measure 18a requires that the County or applicants for private development projects within the PCGC complete the off-site sewer line upsizing identified in the North Auburn DeWitt Trunk Sewer Capacity Evaluation Report if the upsizing is not constructed and completed by others. This would reduce the impact to less than significant by ensuring there is sufficient wastewater conveyance capacity to serve the project.
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 32 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 64 Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
B - Health and Human Services Building
Biological Resources
Impact 7-1: Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on special status species?
Finding: Development of the Health and Human Services building and associated parking lot would require removal of three existing buildings (Buildings 107, 108, and 109) and approximately 5.6 acres of annual grassland, including 0.22 acre of seasonal wetland. Removal of the annual grassland would not impact any special-status species. Building demolition might have a significant adverse impact on Townsend’s big-eared bat if any active roosting colonies are disturbed during demolition and creation of the parking lot may impact vernal pool fairy shrimp and/or vernal pool tadpole shrimp if these species are present in the seasonal wetlands on the project site.
Explanation: Implementation of Mitigation Measures 7a, 7c, and 7d would reduce these impacts to less than significant by ensuring that the project complies with the requirements of the FESA and CESA by requiring environmental awareness training for all construction workers; a survey of buildings prior to demolition; postponement of any actions that would disturb an identified roost until the maternity colonies have dispersed; a survey for vernal pool fairy shrimp and vernal pool tadpole shrimp and a requirement to provide compensatory habitat should these species be present onsite. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 7a, 7c, and 7d would reduce the impact to less than significant by ensuring that disturbance to roosting bats is avoided and that compensation is provided for any adverse effects to vernal pool fairy shrimp and/or tadpole shrimp.
Significance After Mitigation: Less than Significant
Impact 7-3: Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands?
Finding: Development of the Health and Human Services building and associated parking lot would require the removal of an existing building, a turf area, and removal of 0.22 acre of wetlands in the southwestern portion of the project site. To authorize the project to impact wetlands and waters of the United States, the County must obtain a Clean Water Act Section 404 permit from USACE, and a Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification from the Central Valley RWQCB.
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 33 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 65 Explanation: Mitigation Measure 7g requires the County to carry out on-site replacement or off-site banking at a minimum replacement ratio of 1:1 for wetland habitat to compensate for direct impacts to wetlands that are not exempt from mitigation under the Clean Water Act. Indirect impacts would be avoided through implementation of Mitigation Measure 7a and Mitigation Measure 7h. Mitigation Measure 7a requires worker environmental awareness training to help persons working within the site identify sensitive habitats and to understand the use of Best Management Practices (as required under Mitigation Measure 7h) to avoid wetland impacts, including water quality degradation. Implementation of Mitigation Measures 7a, 7g, and 7h would reduce the impact to less than significant by ensuring that indirect impacts to wetlands are avoided and compensation is provided for direct impacts to wetlands.
Significance After Mitigation: Less than Significant
Cultural Resources
Impact 8-2: Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archeological resource?
Finding: There are no archeological resources known to be present within the Health and Human Services building site. No impacts to archeological resources are expected to occur as a result of construction of this project; however there may be archeological resources below the ground surface that could be disturbed during construction.
Explanation: Mitigation Measure 8b requires all construction workers to be trained to recognize potential cultural resources and that all construction activities be halted in the vicinity of a potential resource until that resource can be evaluated by a qualified archeologist and a plan for protection or data recovery is established. Mitigation Measure 8c establishes the protocols that must be followed if unanticipated archeological resources are encountered during construction to ensure that any such materials are appropriately evaluated and treated such that their archeological resource values are retained. Mitigation Measure 8d requires that tribal representatives from culturally-affiliated tribes be allowed access to the project site within the first five days of ground-breaking activity to inspect soil piles, trenches, or other disturbed areas to determine if any Native American archeological resources are present and defines protocol for handling any such resources. Mitigation Measure 8e requires that the County and individual project applicants accommodate periodic monitoring by one Native American Monitor from the culturally-affiliated Native American Tribe in those areas of the campus that have been previously undeveloped. Implementation of Mitigation Measures 8b through 8e would reduce this impact to
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 34 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 66 less than significant by ensuring that adverse effects to archeological resources are avoided.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Impact 8-3: Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource?
Finding: There are no known tribal cultural resources within the Health and Human Services building site. No impacts to tribal cultural resources are expected to occur as a result of construction of this project however there is potential for tribal cultural resources to be uncovered during construction activities.
Explanation: Mitigation Measure 8b requires all construction workers to be trained to recognize potential cultural resources and that all construction activities be halted in the vicinity of a potential resource until that resource can be evaluated by a qualified archeologist and a plan for protection or data recovery is established. Mitigation Measure 8c establishes the protocols that must be followed if unanticipated archeological resources are encountered during construction to ensure that any such materials are appropriately evaluated and treated such that their archeological resource values are retained. Mitigation Measure 8d requires that tribal representatives from culturally-affiliated tribes be allowed access to the project site within the first five days of ground-breaking activity to inspect soil piles, trenches, or other disturbed areas to determine if any Native American archeological resources are present and defines protocol for handling any such resources. Mitigation Measure 8e requires that the County and individual project applicants accommodate periodic monitoring by one Native American Monitor from the culturally-affiliated Native American Tribe in those areas of the campus that have been previously undeveloped. Implementation of Mitigation Measures 8b through 8e would reduce this impact to less than significant by ensuring that adverse effects to any tribal cultural resources that may be identified onsite are avoided.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Impact 8-4: Would the project disturb any human remains?
Finding: There are no known human remains within the Health and Human Services building site. No impacts associated with disturbance of human remains are expected to occur as a result of construction of this project; however the is potential for human remains to be disturbed during construction activities.
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 35 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 67 Explanation: Mitigation Measure 8b defines the protocol that must be followed in the event that human remains are identified onsite to ensure that the project complies with Section 15064.5(e) of the CEQA Guidelines (as incorporated from PRC Section 5097.98) and California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 8b would reduce this impact to less than significant by ensuring that adverse effects to any human remains that may be identified onsite are avoided.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Transportation and Circulation
Impact 10-3: Would the project conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy related to roadway and intersections operations and safety during construction?
Finding: Construction of the Health and Human Services building would occur over an approximately 24-month period. Access to the project site would be provided via Richardson Drive, B Avenue, and C Avenue. Construction activity would include employee trips and delivery trips for materials and equipment. These construction activities could cause temporary impacts on transportation facilities, including degrading roadway pavement conditions, traffic operations, and causing conflicts with bicyclists and pedestrians. The proposed project could also require temporary traffic controls and lane closures when transporting certain building materials or constructing street improvements within the public right-of-way.
Explanation: Implementation of Mitigation Measure 10e would require the development of a Construction Traffic Management Plan for construction of the Health and Human Services building that is capable of ensuring that the specific performance standards identified in Mitigation Measure 10e are attained. The Construction Traffic Management Plan would be subject to the review and approval of the Placer County Department of Public Works and Engineering and Surveying Division. This would reduce this impact to less than significant by avoiding adverse effects to transportation and circulation during construction.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Geology and Soils
Impact 14-2: Would the project result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil?
Finding: The Health and Human Services building is proposed to be located on a flat site that has been previously graded. A portion of the site supports three existing
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 36 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 68 buildings, while the remainder of the site previously contained buildings. Grading would include approximately 18,576 cubic yards of cut, 14,197 cubic yards of fill, and 4,380 cubic yards to be exported off site. Soil erosion can result in siltation and adverse water quality impacts downstream, which in turn can result in adverse impacts to sensitive biological resources.
Explanation: Mitigation Measures 14a through 14e establish requirements that the Improvement Plan for the Health and Human Services building must show all proposed grading, drainage improvements, vegetation and tree removal, and revegetation of disturbed areas; that all work must conform to the Placer County Grading Ordinance; and that water quality treatment facilities/Best Management Practices must be designed according to the guidance of the California Stormwater Quality Association Stormwater Best Management Practice Handbooks. These measures would reduce this impact to less than significant by ensuring appropriate and effective soil management measures are implemented to avoid substantial soil erosion.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Impact 14-4: Would the project be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property?
Finding: Expansive soils are soils that exhibit high expansion potential. Based on previous geotechnical investigations completed at the project site, expansive soils are locally present and are generally encountered at a depth of 2 to 3 feet immediately above weathered metamorphic rock. The presence of expansive soils within the proposed development areas could create substantial risks to life and/or property.
Explanation: Mitigation Measure 14f requires a geotechnical evaluation be prepared that includes collection and analysis of soil samples. In the event expansive soils are present, the geotechnical investigation must identify specific remedial actions appropriate to the project site and proposed land uses. Such actions typically include: 1) over-excavation of the upper 0.5 to 1.0 foot of expansive soils, followed by backfilling with nonexpansive sands beneath building footprints, 2) pre-saturation of soil prior to placing concrete, and 3) construction of post-tension slab-on-grade foundations. This would ensure that the Health and Human Services building and associated site improvements are not at risk of substantial damage due to the presence of expansive soils.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 37 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 69 Hydrology and Water Quality
Impact 15-1: Would the project violate water quality standards or waste discharge requirements (such as through soil erosion or runoff of polluted water) or degrade surface water quality during project construction?
Finding: Construction of the Health and Human Services building would result in a three- story building and associated parking area on a 5.6-acre project site within the greater PCGC campus; the proposed project would require grading and increase the amount of impervious surfaces onsite, thereby altering the existing site drainage. The proposed project includes three drainage management areas which have been engineered to provide drainage patterns that would be similar to pre-project conditions. The site would drain to two landscaped areas along Richardson Drive, which would include bioretention areas. These bioretention areas would provide biofiltration which would serve as the primary water-quality treatment features for the proposed project. These water quality features for the proposed project were designed according to the guidance of the West Placer County Storm Water Design Manual, a manual designed to assist projects in complying with the Phase II MS4 Permit (SWRCB Water Quality Order No. 2013 .‐ 001‐Additionally, DW Q) the proposed project site would disturb more than 1 acre of land and therefore would be required to comply with the NPDES Construction General Permit, including preparation of a SWPPP to minimize water quality degradation during construction activities.
Explanation: The proposed project would be required to submit Improvement Plans for review and approval by the Placer County Engineering and Surveying Division (ESD). Mitigation Measure 14b identifies minimum requirements for the Improvement Plans, including revegetation of disturbed areas and erosion control. Mitigation Measure 15a requires compliance with the NPDES MS4 Phase II Permit and the preparation of a Storm Water Quality Plan in accordance with the West Placer Storm Water Quality Design Manual to be submitted with each applicable project’s Improvement Plan submittal. Each individual project applicant would also be required to submit a Final Drainage Report for review and approval by the Placer County ESD. As stipulated in Mitigation Measure 15b, the drainage report must include BMPs to minimize erosion, water quality degradation, and discharge of pollutants to stormwater. Any individual project that proposes grading and site disturbance in excess of 1 acre (within the overall Master Plan) is subject to the NPDES construction permit requirements, as identified in Mitigation Measure 15c. Mitigation Measure 15d requires permanent water quality Best Management Practices to be shown on the Improvement Plans and includes ongoing maintenance obligations. Implementation of Mitigation Measures 14b and 15a through 15d would reduce this impact to less than significant by ensuring that appropriate and effective
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 38 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 70 stormwater management measures are implemented to avoid substantial water quality degradation.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Impact 15-3: Would the project substantially alter the existing drainage 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?
Finding: The proposed Health and Human Services site is bounded on all four sides by roads. The project site does not include a stream or river. Under existing conditions, runoff from this site generally drains to the southwest toward Richardson. Storm drain inlets along Richardson Drive collect the runoff and direct it to a 48 ‐inch pipe that runs beneath the Auburn Justice Center and Jail, and ultimately leaves PCGC to the south. Stormwater from the proposed project site would run to an existing stormwater basin located to the southwest of the Auburn Main Jail building (Basin 2A). Basin 2A would provide the flow controls for the proposed project to meet the County criteria for flood control and hydromodification. The Master Drainage Report indicates that Basin 2A does not have sufficient freeboard under existing conditions to meet the 1 ‐foot minimum that the volume of the basin would need to be increased to accommodate the additional runoff from the PCGC Master Plan Update and meet the freeboard requirement.
Explanation: Implementation of Mitigation Measure 15e, which would require Basin 2A to be reconstructed to increase its volume by 1.2 acre ‐andfeet implementation of Mitigation Measure 15f, which requires that a drainage analysis be provided as part of the Improvement Plan review process, would reduce this impact to less than significant by ensuring that the potential to alter drainage patterns in a manner that could cause flooding would be avoided.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Impact 15-4: Would the project create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?
Finding: By increasing the amount of impervious surfaces at the project site, the project could increase the rate and volume of stormwater flows from the site. Stormwater volumes that cannot be contained within the onsite water ‐quality treat
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 39 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 71 improvements would be conveyed to an existing stormwater basin located to the southwest of the jail building (Basin 2A).
Explanation: Stormwater at the Health and Human Services building site would drain to two landscaped areas along Richardson Drive, which would include bioretention areas that provide biofiltration before the stormwater runoff is collected and conveyed via outlet control structures to the storm main in Richardson Drive. Mitigation Measure 15b and Mitigation Measure 15f require that the County prepare a project specific drainage analysis as part of the Improvement Plan submittal that analyzes and mitigates for increases to the existing stormwater system, peak flows, and volumes, Mitigation Measure 15f. Additionally, Mitigation Measure 15e requires that the Improvement Plans include the actions necessary to enlarge Basin 2A to increase its volume by 1.2 acre 5e‐feet. will I mplprovide ementati sufficient on of 1capacity in Basin 2A to ensure that stormwater flows leaving the PCGC campus are no greater than pre Implementation‐proj ect conditions. of Mitigation Measures 15a, 15e and 15f would reduce this impact to less than significant by ensuring that the potential to exceed the capacity of the existing or planned stormwater drainage systems would be avoided.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Impact 16-1: Would the project create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials or through reasonably foreseeable accidental release of hazardous materials into the environment?
Finding: Construction of the proposed Health and Human Services building requires the demolition of three buildings built in the 1940s, which may include asbestos- containing materials and lead-based pain as well as require the use of hazardous materials that may result in the exposure of people or the environment resulting from an accidental release of hazardous materials during construction. Operations associated with the proposed Health and Human Services building would be similar to the existing Health and Human Services operations at the PCGC campus and offsite locations. This includes transport, use, and disposal of common office and landscaping maintenance materials such as cleansers, solvents, adhesives, pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. Typical materials needed for office cleaning and maintenance would be stored within the Health and Human Services building, while landscaping and building maintenance materials would be stored within the County’s Corporation Yard.
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 40 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 72 Explanation: Mitigation Measure 16a requires the preparation and implementation of an asbestos and lead abatement plan that would be compliant with the Asbestos NESHAP (CA Health and Safety Code Section 19827.5). Mitigation Measure 16b requires the construction contractor for the Health and Human Services building to prepare and implement a Site Mitigation Work Plan that establishes best management practices for storage and for responding to any spills of hazardous materials and defines minimum requirements for use and storage of hazardous materials and for disposal of hazardous waste. With compliance with federal, state, and local requirements for the use and storage of hazardous materials, and considering the types and quantities of the hazardous materials expected to be used within the project site, operation of the Health and Human Services building would result in a less than significant impact associated with the transport, use, disposal, or accidental release of hazardous materials.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Impact 16-3: Would the project be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as result, would is create a significant hazard to the public or the environment?
Finding: The proposed project would include demolition of buildings 107, 108, and 109 and construction of the Health and Human Services building. The Phase I ESA found that the project site has three transformers in the western portion of the site; the transformers were built in the 1970s and were recently replaced. The Phase I ESA reports that because the transformers appear to be intact, no soil staining was observed, and no record of release was identified, PCB contamination of soil at the transformer locations is considered unlikely. The ESA also identified a 200-gallon fuel tank at the Placer County Public Health Laboratory in the eastern portion of the Health and Human Services building site. The generator is in good working condition. Finally, the project area is known to contain subsurface radon.
Explanation: Mitigation Measure 16e requires additional inspection of the transformers and the soil surrounding them to identify any transformer leakage or soil staining, soil sampling and laboratory analysis of the area if any leakage or staining is observed, and excavation and proper disposal of any soil that contains PCBs at concentrations over applicable human health screening levels. The proposed project would be built in accordance to California Health and Safety Code 106750-106795, which contains standards that reduce the risk of radon exposure. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 16e would reduce this impact to less than significant by ensuing that the potential for significant hazards to the public or environment due to development of this site that is known to contain hazardous materials is avoided.
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 41 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 73 Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Utilities
Impact 18-2: Would the project require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities, expansion of existing facilities, or demand for new or expanded water supplies?
Finding: Sewage flows from the Health and Human Services building site would be conveyed through the DeWitt Trunk sewer line, north of the project site. Any new wastewater flows into the DeWitt Trunk sewer line would exacerbate the existing over-capacity conditions of the DeWitt Trunk under wet weather conditions and in the 10-year and greater storm events, unless the trunk line upsizing identified in the North Auburn DeWitt Trunk Sewer Capacity Evaluation Report is completed. These improvements are anticipated to be constructed by a phase of the Timberline Senior Housing development currently under phased construction north of the PCGC property at Richardson Drive and Bell Road. There is sufficient wastewater treatment capacity, water supply, and water treatment capacity to serve the project.
Explanation: Mitigation Measure 18a requires that the County to complete the off-site sewer line upsizing identified in the North Auburn DeWitt Trunk Sewer Capacity Evaluation Report in the event that this upsizing is not completed by the Timberline project prior to construction of the Health and Human Services building. This would reduce the impact to less than significant by ensuring there is adequate sewage conveyance capacity available to serve the Health and Human Services building.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
C - Multifamily Residential Project
Biological Resources
Impact 7-1: Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on special status species?
Finding: Construction of the multifamily residential project would require development of a blue oak woodland area (1.9 acres), a seasonal wetland (0.02 acre) with associated ephemeral drainages (227.67 linear feet), and a detention basin. The vegetation community associated with the detention basin is annual grassland. Although removal of the annual grassland would not impact any special-status species, removal of the blue oak woodland might have a significant adverse impact on loggerhead shrike.
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 42 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 74 Explanation: Mitigation Measure 7a requires environmental awareness training for all construction workers, and Mitigation Measure 7c requires a pre-construction survey of the habitat and subsequent avoidance of any raptor or native bird nests, including loggerhead shrike nests. Implementation of Mitigation Measures 7a and 7c would reduce this impact to less than significant by ensuring that adverse effects to special status species within the project site are avoided.
Significance After Mitigation: Less than Significant
Impact 7-2: Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community?
Finding: The Multifamily Residential project site supports limited riparian habitat associated with ephemeral drainage (ED) 01. The intermittent riparian zone associated with this drainage supports Gooding’s willow (Salix gooddingii), Oregon ash (Fraxinus latifolia), and blue oak. This portion of the site would be subject to grading and paving, and, thus, the riparian vegetation in this area would be removed and the Multifamily Residential project would have a potentially significant impact related to the loss of sensitive natural communities.
Explanation: Mitigation Measure 7f requires the project applicant to comply with CDFW’s Lake and Streambed Alteration Program and either 1) confirm that the proposed activities do not result in substantial effects related to the obstruction, diversion, or introduction of debris into any stream, or 2) provide compensatory mitigation to ensure no significant effects result from stream diversion or modification.
Significance After Mitigation: Less than Significant
Impact 7-3: Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands?
Finding: Construction of the Multifamily Residential project located at 1st Street and B Avenue would impact 0.02 acre of seasonal wetlands and 227.67 linear feet of ephemeral drainage. Construction of the multifamily residential project would result in the removal of the seasonal wetland and both ephemeral drainages within the site. If the canal is determined to be jurisdictional feature, this project would result in the loss of an additional 1,823 linear feet of waters of the U.S.
Explanation: To authorize the project to impact wetlands and waters of the United States, the project applicant must obtain a Clean Water Act Section 404 permit from USACE, and a Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification from the Central Valley RWQCB. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 7g would provide
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 43 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 75 compensation for direct impacts to wetlands that are not exempt from mitigation requirements under the Clean Water Act by requiring the project applicant to carry out on-site replacement or off-site banking at a minimum replacement ratio of 1:1 for wetland habitat. Additionally, implementation of Mitigation Measure 7a, which requires worker environmental awareness training, and Mitigation Measure 7h, which requires use of best management practices for construction proximate to wetlands, would reduce the potential for indirect impacts to wetlands. Implementation of Mitigation Measures 6a, 7g, and 7h would reduce the impact to less than significant by avoiding indirect impacts to wetlands and providing compensation for the direct impacts that cannot be avoided.
Significance After Mitigation: Less than Significant
Impact 7-5: Would the project conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?
Finding: Construction of the Multifamily Residential project located at 1st Street and B Avenue would result in the loss of approximately 1.9 acres of blue oak woodland.
Explanation: Mitigation Measure 7e would require that the loss of oak woodland be mitigated with oak woodland restoration, obtaining a conservation easement over existing oak woodland, and/or contributions to the County’s oak woodland conservation fund. This would reduce the impact to less than significant by ensuring that compensation is provided in the form of replacement of the oak woodland habitat lost due to project construction.
Significance After Mitigation: Less than Significant
Cultural Resources
Impact 8-2: Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archeological resource?
Finding: There are no archeological resources known to be present within the Multifamily Residential project site located at 1st Street and B Avenue. No impacts to archeological resources are expected to occur as a result of construction of this project however there is a potential for archeological resources to be present below the ground surface and to be disturbed during construction.
Explanation: Mitigation Measure 8b requires all construction workers to be trained to recognize potential cultural resources and that all construction activities be halted in
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 44 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 76 the vicinity of a potential resource until that resource can be evaluated by a qualified archeologist and a plan for protection or data recovery is established. Mitigation Measure 8c establishes the protocols that must be followed if unanticipated archeological resources are encountered during construction to ensure that any such materials are appropriately evaluated and treated such that their archeological resource values are retained. Mitigation Measure 8d requires that tribal representatives from culturally-affiliated tribes be allowed access to the project site within the first five days of ground-breaking activity to inspect soil piles, trenches, or other disturbed areas to determine if any Native American archeological resources are present and defines protocol for handling any such resources. Mitigation Measure 8e requires that the County and individual project applicants accommodate periodic monitoring by one Native American Monitor from the culturally-affiliated Native American Tribe in those areas of the campus that have been previously undeveloped. Implementation of Mitigation Measures 8b through 8e would reduce this impact to less than significant by ensuring that adverse effects to archeological resources are avoided.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Impact 8-3: Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource?
Finding: There are no tribal cultural resources known to be present within the Multifamily Residential project site located at 1st Street and B Avenue. No impacts to tribal cultural resources are expected to occur as a result of construction of this project however there is potential for tribal cultural resources to be uncovered during construction activities.
Explanation: Mitigation Measure 8b requires all construction workers to be trained to recognize potential cultural resources and that all construction activities be halted in the vicinity of a potential resource until that resource can be evaluated by a qualified archeologist and a plan for protection or data recovery is established. Mitigation Measure 8c establishes the protocols that must be followed if unanticipated archeological resources are encountered during construction to ensure that any such materials are appropriately evaluated and treated such that their archeological resource values are retained. Mitigation Measure 8d requires that tribal representatives from culturally-affiliated tribes be allowed access to the project site within the first five days of ground-breaking activity to inspect soil piles, trenches, or other disturbed areas to determine if any Native American archeological resources are present and defines protocol for handling any such resources. Mitigation Measure 8e requires that the County and individual project applicants accommodate periodic
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 45 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 77 monitoring by one Native American Monitor from the culturally-affiliated Native American Tribe in those areas of the campus that have been previously undeveloped. Implementation of Mitigation Measures 8b through 8e would reduce this impact to less than significant by ensuring that adverse effects to any tribal cultural resources that may be identified onsite are avoided.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Impact 8-4: Would the project disturb any human remains?
Finding: There are no known human remains within the Multifamily Residential project site located at 1st Street and B Avenue. No impacts associated with disturbance of human remains are expected to occur as a result of construction of this project.
Explanation: Mitigation Measure 8b defines the protocol that must be followed in the event that human remains are identified onsite to ensure that the project complies with Section 15064.5(e) of the CEQA Guidelines (as incorporated from PRC Section 5097.98) and California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 8b would reduce this impact to less than significant by ensuring that adverse effects to any human remains that may be identified onsite are avoided.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Transportation and Circulation
Impact 10-3: Would the project conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy related to roadway and intersections operations and safety during construction?
Finding: Construction of the Multifamily Residential project located at 1st Street and B Avenue would occur over approximately 24 months. Access to the project site would be provided via 1st Street. Construction activity would include employee trips and delivery trips for materials and equipment. These construction activities could cause temporary impacts on transportation facilities, including degrading roadway pavement conditions, traffic operations, and causing conflicts with bicyclists and pedestrians. The proposed project could also require temporary traffic controls and lane closures when transporting certain building materials or constructing street improvements within the public right-of-way.
Explanation: Implementation of Mitigation Measure 10e would require the development of a Construction Traffic Management Plan for construction of the Multifamily Residential project that is capable of ensuring that the specific performance standards
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 46 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 78 identified in Mitigation Measure 10e are attained. The Construction Traffic Management Plan would be subject to the review and approval of the Placer County Department of Public Works and Engineering and Surveying Division. This would reduce this impact to less than significant by avoiding adverse effects to transportation and circulation during construction.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Impact 10-6: Would the project result in inadequate emergency access?
Finding: Nearby traffic signals include emergency vehicle pre-emption, which would ensure that emergency vehicles can move through an intersection as quickly as possible. The proposed project has two points of access to 1st Street. These access points are sufficient to ensure that emergency vehicles can quickly reach all areas of the project site. For emergency medical access to and from Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital access would most likely be provided via the Bell Road/1st Street. The addition of project- generated traffic would not cause unacceptable LOS or substantial increases in delay or congestion that could slow the movement of emergency vehicles through the area. Emergency access from the Sheriffs’ Department and the Fire Department would be provided onsite and would be accessible from 1st Street. The proposed realignment of 1st Street has the potential to impact emergency assess.
Explanation: Mitigation Measure 10f requires the County, along with Placer County Fire, to identify appropriate and effective countermeasures that would maintain adequate response times from Fire Station 180. These measures may include identifying alternate routes for emergency responders, designing improvements at the Bell Road/1st Street intersection to allow left turns by emergency vehicles but preclude this movement by personal vehicles, and/or allow emergency vehicles pre-emption of the future signal at Blue Oaks Drive/Bell Road. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 10f would reduce this impact to less than significant because it would ensure that adverse effects to emergency response are avoided.
Significance After Mitigation: Less than Significant
Noise
Impact 11-3: Cause a substantial temporary increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project
Finding: Construction of the Multifamily Residential project located at 1st Street and B Avenue is expected to include site preparation, grading, paving, building
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 47 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 79 construction, and architectural coating. These activities could generate noise levels at adjacent medical offices that exceed County standards.
Explanation: Mitigation Measure 11b requires that a project specific analysis be performed for the Multifamily Residential project to determine the likely noise levels at noise- sensitive uses and identify appropriate noise reduction measures to minimize noise exposure. This would reduce the impact to less than significant by ensuring that project construction does not substantially interfere with operations at the adjacent medical office.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Geology and Soils
Impact 14-2: Would the project in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil?
Finding: The Multifamily Residential project at 1st Street and B Avenue is proposed to be located on a site that currently supports oak woodland habitat and a segment of the Ophir canal. Grading would include approximately 8,868 cubic yards of cut, 7,705 cubic yards of fill, and 1,163 cubic yards to be exported off site. Soil erosion can result in siltation and adverse water quality impacts downstream, which in turn can result in adverse impacts to sensitive biological resources.
Explanation: Mitigation Measures 14a through 14e establish requirements that the Improvement Plan for the Multifamily Residential project must show all proposed grading, drainage improvements, vegetation and tree removal, and revegetation of disturbed areas; that all work must conform to the Placer County Grading Ordinance; and that water quality treatment facilities/Best Management Practices must be designed according to the guidance of the California Stormwater Quality Association Stormwater Best Management Practice Handbooks. These measures would reduce this impact to less than significant by ensuring appropriate and effective soil management measures are implemented to avoid substantial soil erosion.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Impact 14-4: Would the project be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property?
Finding: Expansive soils are soils that exhibit high expansion potential. Based on previous geotechnical investigations completed at the project site, expansive soils are locally present and are generally encountered at a depth of 2 to 3 feet immediately above
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 48 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 80 weathered metamorphic rock. The presence of expansive soils within the Multifamily Residential project site could create substantial risks to life and/or property
Explanation: Mitigation Measure 14f requires a geotechnical evaluation be prepared that includes collection and analysis of soil samples. In the event expansive soils are present, the geotechnical investigation must identify specific remedial actions appropriate to the project site and proposed land uses. Such actions typically include: 1) over-excavation of the upper 0.5 to 1.0 foot of expansive soils, followed by backfilling with nonexpansive sands beneath building footprints, 2) pre-saturation of soil prior to placing concrete, and 3) construction of post-tension slab-on-grade foundations. This would ensure that the Multifamily Residential project and associated site improvements are not at risk of substantial damage due to the presence of expansive soils.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Hydrology and Water Quality
Impact 15-1: Would the project violate water quality standards or waste discharge requirements (such as through soil erosion or runoff of polluted water) or degrade surface water quality during project construction?
Finding: The proposed project would result in the creation of a Multifamily Residential development with 79 dwelling units in four buildings on an approximately 3 acre project site within the larger PCGC campus. This project would require grading and would increase the amount of impervious surfaces onsite, thereby altering the existing site drainage and water quality. Water quality features for the proposed project were designed according to the guidance of the West Placer County Storm Water Design Manual, a manual designed to assist project in complying with the Phase II MS4 Permit (SWRCB Water Quality Order No. 2013 ‐001‐ DW Q). would disturb more than 1 acre and therefore would be required to comply with the NPDES Construction General Permit, including preparation of a SWPPP in order to minimize water quality degradation during construction activities.
Explanation: The Multifamily Residential project applicant would be required to submit Improvement Plans for review and approval by the Placer County Engineering and Surveying Division (ESD). Mitigation Measure 14b identifies minimum requirements for the Improvement Plans, including revegetation of disturbed areas and erosion control. Mitigation Measure 15a requires compliance with the NPDES MS4 Phase II Permit and the preparation of a Storm Water Quality Plan in accordance with the West Placer Storm Water Quality Design Manual to be submitted with the project’s
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 49 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 81 Improvement Plan submittal. The Multifamily Residential project applicant would also be required to submit a Final Drainage Report for review and approval by the Placer County ESD. As stipulated in Mitigation Measure 15b, the drainage report must include BMPs to minimize erosion, water quality degradation, and discharge of pollutants to stormwater. Any individual project that proposes grading and site disturbance in excess of 1 acre (within the overall Master Plan) is subject to the NPDES construction permit requirements, as identified in Mitigation Measure 15c. Mitigation Measure 15d requires permanent water quality Best Management Practices to be shown on the Improvement Plans and includes ongoing maintenance obligations. Implementation of Mitigation Measures 14b and 15a through 15d would reduce this impact to less than significant by ensuring that appropriate and effective stormwater management measures are implemented to avoid substantial water quality degradation.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Impact 15-3: Would the project substantially alter the existing drainage 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?
Finding: The proposed project would result in the creation of a Multifamily Residential development with 79 dwelling units in four buildings on an approximately 3-acre project site within the larger PCGC campus. The proposed project would require grading and increase the amount of impervious surfaces onsite, thereby altering the existing site drainage. The grading plan for the proposed project generally follows the existing topography and will not substantially alter drainage patterns. A portion of the southern drainage area will increase from the pre ‐project draina the Master Drainage Report. The Master Drainage Report indicated that Basin 5D does not have sufficient freeboard under existing conditions to meet the 1 ‐foot minimum freeboard requirement during the 100 ‐year event, a the basin would need to be increased to accommodate the additional runoff from the Final Option and meet the freeboard requirement. As such, the proposed Multifamily Residential project would result in a potentially significant increase in runoff volumes or peak flows without proper analysis and design of the proposed stormwater basins, catchments, and subcatchments.
Explanation: Mitigation Measure 15f requires that the project applicant provide a drainage analysis as part of the Improvement Plan review process to ensure that no project results in increases to stormwater peak flows. This would reduce this impact to less
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 50 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 82 than significant by ensuring that the potential to alter drainage patterns in a manner that could cause flooding would be avoided.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Impact 15-4: Would the project create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?
Finding: The proposed project would develop a Multifamily Residential building on an approximately 3 acre project site within the larger PCGC campus; the proposed project would require grading and increase the amount of impervious surfaces onsite, thereby altering the existing site drainage. The storm drain modeling indicates that, without mitigation, the proposed project will increase the water surface elevation in Basin 5D for the 100 ‐year desi gn s meeting County design requirements for freeboard. Mitigation as part of the Master Plan Update will regrade Basin 5D to accommodate the additional runoff volume from the proposed project and modify the basin to meet County standards for freeboard. Peak flow rates at the C4 and C5 outfall analysis points are modeled to be less than pre ‐project flows.
Explanation: With implementation of Mitigation Measures 15b and 15f, the proposed project would not result in a significant increase in runoff volumes or peak flows. The project applicant would be required to submit a drainage report that determines the potential for the project to increase stormwater runoff rates and volumes and identifies the necessary improvements to the storm drainage system pipes and detention basin capacity. Implementation of Mitigation Measures 15b and 15f would reduce this impact to less than significant by ensuring that the potential to exceed the capacity of the existing or planned stormwater drainage systems would be avoided.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Impact 16-1: Would the project create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials or through reasonably foreseeable accidental release of hazardous materials into the environment?
Finding: Construction of the proposed Multifamily Residential project would require use of hazardous materials that could result in the exposure of people or the environment
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 51 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 83 resulting from an accidental release of hazardous materials during construction. The proposed project would involve operation of residential uses that would require the transport, use, and disposal of common residential and landscaping hazardous materials. These include cleansers, solvents, oils, fuels, adhesives, pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. The use and storage of these household hazardous materials would not be in quantities substantial enough to produce an impact on the environment.
Explanation: Mitigation Measure 16b requires the construction contractor for the Multifamily Residential project to prepare and implement a Site Mitigation Work Plan that establishes best management practices for storage and for responding to any spills of hazardous materials, defines minimum requirements for use and storage of hazardous materials, and defines minimum requirements for disposal of any hazardous waste. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 16b would reduce this impact to less than significant by ensuring that the project complies with federal, state, and local requirements for the use and storage of hazardous materials and avoids substantial risks associated with the transport, use, disposal, or accidental release of hazardous materials.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
Impact 16-3: Would the project be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as result, would create a significant hazard to the public or the environment?
Finding: The Phase I ESA found that the only environmental hazard that affects the Multifamily Residential project site, located at 1st Street and B Avenue, is the presence of elemental mercury in the earthen canal adjacent to this project site. Mercury is defined as a potential health hazard when ingested, inhaled, or is in contact with bare skin.
Explanation: Mitigation Measure 16d requires soil sampling and analysis as well as remediation or stabilization measures to ensure that construction workers and the future population of the Multifamily Residential project are not exposed to mercury concentrations that exceed the applicable human health screening levels. This would reduce the impact to less than significant by avoiding the potential for workers, residents, and visitors to come into contact with mercury.
Significance After Mitigation: Less Than Significant
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 52 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 84 IX.FINDINGS FOR SIGNIFICANT AND UNAVOIDABLE IMPACTS
The Board of Supervisors agrees with the conclusions in the Final EIR that the PCGC Master Plan Update would result in six significant and unavoidable impacts. The Health and Human Services building would result in or contribute to five significant and unavoidable impacts. The Multifamily Residential project would result in or contribute to two significant and unavoidable impacts. All of the significant and unavoidable impacts are in the areas of cultural resources and transportation.
A - PCGC Master Plan Update
Cultural Resources
Impact 8-1: Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource?
Finding: Under the proposed PCGC Master Plan Update, the County would retain 15 of the contributing structures to the DeWitt General Hospital Historic District, including buildings 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 418, 419, 420, 423, and 430; totaling thousands of square feet. In addition, Building 118, the original chapel, would be maintained next to a series of patient wards, Buildings 114 through 117, which would preserve a portion of the general layout and relationship between buildings. The remainder of the existing buildings within the DeWitt General Hospital Historic District are proposed to be demolished over the life of the proposed PCGC Master Plan Update. Under CEQA, a significant adverse effect would result from any change to the DeWitt General Hospital Historic District’s integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, or feeling (the district does not retain integrity of association, so changes to the district’s association would not result in a significant impact). Demolition of any part of the district would impair the district’s integrity. Significant adverse impacts to integrity could also result from any material changes to any part of the district that would change its appearance in terms of design, materials, or workmanship. This would also include changes outside the district that would visually impact the district’s current setting and feeling.
Under the PCGC Master Plan Update, contributing and non-contributing buildings within the DeWitt General Hospital Historic District are proposed to be demolished to allow for construction of new non-contributing facilities within certain portions of and adjacent to the district, which could result in changes to the visual setting and feeling of the retained buildings that are contributing features to the historic district.
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 53 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 85 Thus, implementation of the proposed project would result in a significant impact to the historic district.
Photographic recordation of the buildings throughout the PCGC property was completed in 2004. The recordation meets Historic American Building Survey material standards regarding reproducibility, durability, and size, and the work was completed by individuals who meet the Secretary of the Interior’s professional qualifications for architectural historians and photographers. Because recordation of all of the contributing features to the DeWitt General Hospital Historic District has already been completed, no additional recordation is warranted at this time.
Additionally, the County has recently established the DeWitt History Museum within the building located at 2995 Richardson Drive. This building, used for officer’s quarters during the hospital era, is not a contributing feature to or located within the boundaries of the DeWitt General Hospital Historic District. The museum includes photographs, artifacts, and exhibits that provide information on the various uses of the property, from its purchase by the federal government as a WWII hospital, its subsequent purchase by the State Department of Mental Hygiene as a state hospital, and its most current function as the Placer County Government Center.
Explanation: As established by CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.4, when a historic resource is demolished, documentation (such as through photographic recordation) may not be sufficient to reduce the adverse effects from demolition to a less than significant level. Thus, the most effective way to avoid the impact associated with demolition of the contributing features to the historic district would be to relocate the proposed new buildings and/or to reuse the existing buildings to house the uses anticipated under the PCGC Master Plan Update. These measures would require substantial changes to the overall PCGC Master Plan Update conceptual land use plan, and therefore require revisions to the Project Description. These are not considered reasonable mitigation measures; rather they are considered under the project alternatives analysis. There is no feasible mitigation measure that would avoid demolition of the existing contributing features to the historic district, thus there is no feasible mitigation measure that would reduce the impact due to demolition and this impact would remain significant and unavoidable.
Mitigation Measure 8a states that, at the time that building maintenance and repair needs are identified for any building within the project site that is identified as a contributing feature to the DeWitt General Hospital Historic District, the County shall implement all applicable and feasible provisions of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, codified as 36 Code of Federal Regulations Part 67, and shall review and implement any appropriate Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 54 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 86 Buildings and Guidelines on Sustainability for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings. Additionally, the County may rely on the California Historic Building Code for future building modifications. Under the PCGC Master Plan Update, 15 original DeWitt General Hospital buildings would be retained, including four patient wards and the chapel. Ongoing building maintenance is anticipated to be necessary for all of the retained buildings. At the time that specific maintenance needs are identified, the County will evaluate feasibility of completing those improvements or repairs consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s standards, as required by Mitigation Measure 8a. However, the County cannot determine feasibility of meeting these standards until the specific maintenance needs arise. Additionally, some of the Corporation Yard functions may require building modifications that do not meet Secretary of Interior standards, such as modification of existing openings or building features to allow for effective and efficient management of County equipment, materials, and resources. No additional mitigation measures are available to reduce the significant impact that would result from building demolition and future building modifications and this impact would remain significant and unavoidable.
Significance After Mitigation: Significant and Unavoidable
Impact 8-5: Contribute to substantial adverse changes in historical, archeological, or tribal resources in the cumulative scenario?
Finding: The PCGC Master Plan Update would result in demolition of 35 of the contributing features to the DeWitt General Hospital Historic District. This constitutes a significant and unavoidable impact to historic resources. There are no other projects in the cumulative scenario that are known to have an adverse effect on historic resources; however, there is potential for future projects outside of the PCGC property to contribute to a loss of historic resources, such as stacked rock walls, water supply canals and ditches, and historic buildings. Explanation: Combined, the loss of historic resources at the PCGC campus, along with loss of other historic resources in the project region, would result in a significant cumulative impact. The demolition of buildings in the DeWitt General Hospital Historic District and the extensive new construction that is proposed would make a cumulatively considerable contribution to this impact, and, therefore, the project’s impact would be significant. Photographic recordation of the historic buildings has already been completed and no additional mitigation measures are available to reduce the significant impact that would result from building demolition and future building modifications. Therefore, the impact would remain significant and unavoidable. Significance After Mitigation: Significant and Unavoidable
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 55 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 87 Transportation and Circulation
Impact 10-1: Result in intersection operations that conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system?
Finding: With completion of the PCGC Master Plan Update, all of the intersections included in the Traffic Impacts Analysis would continue to operate at an acceptable LOS under existing plus PCGC Master Plan Update conditions except for SR 49/Bell Road, SR 49/Kemper Road/New Airport Road, and SR 49/Luther Road. These intersections currently operate at an unacceptable LOS E or F and would continue to operate at an unacceptable LOS under existing plus PCGC Master Plan Update conditions.
Explanation: The Transportation Impact Study and Transportation Impact Study for Additional Study Intersections (Draft EIR Appendix G) note that the impacts at all three of these intersections could be mitigated through signal timing optimization. Mitigation Measures 10a, 10b, and 10c require Placer County to work with Caltrans to implement signal optimization at these locations. However, modifying the signal timing at each of these three intersections would require action by Caltrans as part of regular traffic signal maintenance, and are not actions that are within the purview of Placer County to implement. Although Placer County cannot guarantee that Caltrans will undertake these actions, these modifications do not require any construction or installation of new infrastructure or equipment and it is reasonable to expect Caltrans will implement the recommended mitigation. Thus, the actions needed to reduce these impacts to less than significant are “within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making the finding” and the impact of the PCGC Master Plan Update is considered to be significant and unavoidable. Significance After Mitigation: Significant and Unavoidable
Impact 10-2: Result in roadway segment operations that conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system?
Finding: With the completion of the PCGC Master Plan Update, the roadway segments on Bell Road and Atwood Road would continue to operate at an acceptable LOS C or better while most of the SR 49 segments would operate at an acceptable LOS D or better. The exception is the segment of SR 49 between Bell Road and Education Street, which operates at LOS E under existing conditions and would decrease to LOS F with the addition of traffic generated by the PCGC Master Plan Update. This is considered a significant impact under the Caltrans significance criteria.
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 56 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 88 Explanation: The Transportation Impact Study identifies that the addition of a third northbound lane on SR 49 from Bell Road to north of Education Street would improve LOS on this segment and would reduce the impacts to a less than significant level. Consistent with the County’s practice of requiring land development projects to be responsible for construction of frontage improvements, the property owner of the Auburn Creekside Center property would be responsible for improvements between the Target property and Education Street. If the Auburn Creekside Center does not proceed, the improvement may not be constructed. Mitigation Measure 10d requires the project applicant for the first project undertaken in implementation of the PCGC Master Plan (other than the Multifamily Residential project) to either construct the improvement or post a security bond if County staff determine that the Auburn Creekside Center is not reasonably expected to construct the improvement. Improvements to SR 49 are not within the County’s purview to implement and would require action by Caltrans. Placer County cannot guarantee that Caltrans will take the necessary actions to allow implementation of Mitigation Measure 10d. Thus, the action needed to reduce this impact to less than significant is “within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making the finding” and the PCGC Master Plan Update is considered to have a significant and unavoidable impact. Significance After Mitigation: Significant and Unavoidable
Impact 10-8: Result in intersection operations that conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system in a cumulative scenario?
Finding: Completion of the PCGC Master Plan Update would result in a cumulative impact to four intersections: Richardson Drive/Bell Road, SR 49/Atwood Road, SR 49/Kemper Road/New Airport Road, and SR 49/Luther Road. Explanation: Mitigation Measures 10g through 10p identify specific signal timing adjustments and physical improvements for which the County and applicants for private development projects within the PCGC Master Plan Update would be required to make fair share contributions to reduce the adverse effects of the proposed project at each location. However, intersections along SR 49 are under Caltrans’ jurisdiction and implementation of the signal timing adjustments and construction of physical improvements would require action by Caltrans. Thus, the actions needed to reduce this impact to less than significant are “within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making the finding” and the PCGC Master Plan Update is considered to have a significant and unavoidable impact. Significance After Mitigation: Significant and Unavoidable
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 57 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 89 Impact 10-9: Would the project result in roadway segment operations that conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system in a cumulative scenario?
Finding: With completion of the PCGC Master Plan Update, the Placer County roadway segments would continue to operate at an acceptable LOS C or better. Segments on SR 49 would continue to operate at an acceptable LOS D or better, with the exception of SR 49 from Luther Road to Atwood Road. This segment would operate at LOS E, which is considered a significant impact under Caltrans significance criteria. SR 49 between Luther Road and Atwood Road is currently at the maximum of six lanes; neither Caltrans nor Placer County currently plan to widen this segment. Explanation: To reduce the project’s contribution to traffic volumes on this segment, Mitigation Measure 10j requires the County to implement Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies throughout the PCGC property, consistent with the County’s Trip Reduction Ordinance. These include encouraging alternative work schedules, telecommuting, vanpool/shuttle programs, ride-share programs, and bike- share programs. The effectiveness of TDM strategies depends on many factors, like whether the programs are required or voluntary and the availability and cost of parking. SR 49 is already constructed to its maximum cross-section of six lanes between Luther Road and Atwood Road and there are no plans to widen it beyond six lanes. While implementation of Mitigation Measure 10j would reduce the project’s contribution to the cumulative traffic volumes and associated LOS, it would not be feasible to avoid adverse effects on LOS and the Master Plan Update would have a significant and unavoidable contribution to this cumulative impact. Significance After Mitigation: Significant and Unavoidable
B - Health and Human Services Building
Cultural Resources
Impact 8-1: Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource?
Finding: Construction of the Health and Human Services building would require demolition of three buildings (106, 107, and 108) that are identified as contributing features to the DeWitt General Hospital Historic District. As discussed previously, this would result in a significant impact. The Health and Human Services building would be constructed consistent with the PCGC Master Plan Update, including the design guidelines. The project would maintain the existing grid street pattern and implement
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 58 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 90 building and landscape design measures to create a building that is consistent with the overall campus identity and character. Photographic recordation of the three existing buildings has already been completed. No additional mitigation measures are available for the Health and Human Services building as proposed to reduce the significant impact that would result from building demolition.
Explanation: As established by CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.4, when a historic resource is demolished, documentation (such as through photographic recordation) may not be sufficient to reduce the adverse effects from demolition to a less than significant level. Thus, the most effective way to avoid the impact associated with demolition of the existing buildings within the Health and Human Services building site would be to relocate the proposed Health and Human Services building or to reuse the existing buildings to house the Health and Human Services department. Relocating the proposed Health and Human Services building would require substantial changes to the overall PCGC Master Plan Update conceptual land use plan, and therefore require revisions to the Project Description. This is not considered a reasonable mitigation measure; rather it is considered under the project alternatives analysis. Adaptive reuse of the existing buildings to house the Health and Human Services department is not a feasible mitigation measure because the existing buildings provide substantially less room than is needed for this department and the buildings are not configured to provide the internal spaces that are critical to the department’s functions. Construction of additional buildings next to the existing buildings to provide sufficient space would consume land that is needed for parking for the Health and Human Services department. There is no feasible mitigation measure that would avoid demolition of the existing buildings, thus there is no feasible mitigation measure that would reduce the impact due to demolition and this impact would remain significant and unavoidable. Significance After Mitigation: Significant and Unavoidable
Impact 8-5: Contribute to substantial adverse changes in historical, archeological, or tribal resources in the cumulative scenario?
Finding: Construction of the Health and Human Services building would require demolition of three buildings (106, 107, and 108) that are identified as contributing features to the DeWitt General Hospital Historic District. This would result in a cumulatively considerable contribution to the significant cumulative impact associated with loss of historic resources throughout the region. Photographic recordation of the contributing features to the historic district has already been completed. No additional mitigation
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 59 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 91 measures are available to reduce the significant impact that would result from building demolition and future building modifications and the impact would remain significant and unavoidable. Explanation: Combined, the loss of historic resources at the PCGC campus, along with loss of other historic resources in the project region, would result in a significant cumulative impact. By demolishing buildings in the DeWitt General Hospital Historic District, construction of the Health and Human Services building would make a cumulatively considerable contribution to this impact, and, therefore, the project’s impact would be significant. Photographic recordation of the historic buildings has already been completed and no additional mitigation measures are available to reduce the significant impact that would result from building demolition and future building modifications. Therefore, the impact would remain significant and unavoidable. Significance After Mitigation: Significant and Unavoidable
Transportation and Circulation
Impact 10-1: Result in intersection operations that conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system?
Finding: With completion of the Health and Human Services building, all intersections would continue to operate at an acceptable LOS under existing plus Health and Human Services building conditions except for SR 49/Bell Road, SR 49/Kemper Road/New Airport Road, and SR 49/Luther Road. These intersections currently operate at an unacceptable LOS E or F. These intersections would continue to operate at unacceptable LOS under existing plus Health and Human Services conditions. Explanation: The Transportation Impact Study and Transportation Impact Study for Additional Study Intersections (Draft EIR Appendix G) note that the impacts at all three of these intersections could be mitigated through signal timing optimization. Mitigation Measures 10a, 10b, and 10c require Placer County to work with Caltrans to implement signal optimization at these locations. However, modifying the signal timing at each of these three intersections would require action by Caltrans as part of regular traffic signal maintenance, and are not actions that are within the purview of Placer County to implement. Although Placer County cannot guarantee that Caltrans will undertake these actions, these modifications do not require any construction or installation of new infrastructure or equipment and it is reasonable to expect Caltrans will implement the recommended mitigation. Thus, the actions needed to reduce these impacts to less than significant are “within the responsibility and jurisdiction of
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 60 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 92 another public agency and not the agency making the finding” and the impact of the Health and Human Services building is considered to be significant and unavoidable. Significance After Mitigation: Significant and Unavoidable
Impact 10-2: Result in roadway segment operations that conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system?
Finding: With construction of the Health and Human Services Building, the roadway segments within the County would continue to operate at an acceptable LOS C or better. The SR 49 segments would operate at an acceptable LOS D or better, except for SR 49 between Bell Road and Education Street, which would operate at LOS E. The Health and Human Services building is expected to add 500 vehicles per day to this segment which would increase the volume to capacity ratio by 0.02. This is considered a significant impact under the Caltrans significance criteria. Explanation: Mitigation Measure 10d requires the project applicant for the first project undertaken in implementation of the PCGC Master Plan (other than the Multifamily Residential Project) to either construct the improvement or post a security bond if County staff determine that the Auburn Creekside Center is not reasonably expected to construct the improvement. This would reduce the impact to a less than significant level. However, improvements to SR 49 are not within the County’s purview to implement and would require action by Caltrans, which Placer County cannot guarantee. Thus, the actions needed to reduce these impacts to less than significant are “within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making the finding” and the proposed Health and Human Services building is considered to result in a significant and unavoidable impact. Significance After Mitigation: Significant and Unavoidable
Impact 10-8: Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system in a cumulative scenario?
Finding: Completion of the Health and Human Services Building would result in a cumulative impact to four intersections: Richardson Drive/Bell Road, SR 49/Atwood Road, SR 49/Kemper Road/New Airport Road, and SR 49/Luther Road. Explanation: Mitigation Measures 10g, 10i, 10j, 10l, 10n and 10o identify specific signal timing adjustments and physical improvements for which the County would be required to make fair share contributions to reduce the adverse effects of the Health and Human Services building at each location. However, intersections along SR 49
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 61 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 93 are under Caltrans’ jurisdiction and implementation of the signal timing adjustments and construction of physical improvements would require action by Caltrans. Thus, the actions needed to reduce this impact to less than significant are “within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making the finding” and the Health and Human Services building is considered to have a significant and unavoidable impact. Significance After Mitigation: Significant and Unavoidable
C - Multifamily Residential
Transportation and Circulation
Impact 10-1: Result in intersection operations that conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system?
Finding: With completion of the Multifamily Residential project, the study intersections would continue to operate at an acceptable LOS under existing plus Multifamily Residential Project conditions except for SR 49/Bell Road (LOS E in AM and PM peak hours with and without the project), SR 49/Kemper Road/New Airport Road (LOS D in AM peak hour and LOS F in the PM peak hour with and without the project), and SR 49/Luther Road (LOS F in the AM peak hour and LOS E in the PM peak hour with and without the project). The project would result in a significant impact at the SR 49/Kemper Road/New Airport Road intersection Explanation: The Transportation Impact Study found that this impact could be mitigated through signal optimization, as identified in Mitigation Measure 10b. However, the action described in Mitigation Measure 10b is not within the purview of Placer County and would require action by Caltrans as part of regular traffic signal maintenance. While it is reasonable to expect that this mitigation measure would be implemented by Caltrans, because Placer County cannot guarantee that Caltrans would complete the signal optimization as described. Thus, the action needed to reduce this impact to less than significant is “within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making the finding” and the impact of the Multifamily Residential project is considered to be significant and unavoidable.. Significance After Mitigation: Significant and Unavoidable
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 62 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 94 Impact 10-8: Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system in a cumulative scenario?
Finding: Completion of the Multifamily Residential project would result in a cumulatively considerable contribution to the cumulative impacts at two intersections: SR 49/Atwood Road and SR 49/Luther Road. Explanation: Mitigation Measures 10i, 10j, 10n and 10p identify specific signal timing adjustments and physical improvements for which the Multifamily Residential project applicant would be required to make fair share contributions to reduce the adverse effects of the Multifamily Residential project at each location. However, intersections along SR 49 are under Caltrans’ jurisdiction and implementation of the signal timing adjustments and construction of physical improvements would require action by Caltrans. Thus, the actions needed to reduce this impact to less than significant are “within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making the finding” and the Multifamily Residential project is considered to have a significant and unavoidable impact. Significance After Mitigation: Significant and Unavoidable
X. PROJECT ALTERNATIVES FINDINGS
Public Resources Code section 21002 provides that “public agencies should not approve projects as proposed if there are feasible alternatives or feasible mitigation measures available which would substantially lessen the significant environmental effects of such project[s].” When a lead agency finds, even after the adoption of all feasible mitigation measures, that a project will still cause one or more significant environmental effects that cannot be substantially lessened or avoided, it must, prior to approving the project as mitigated, first determine whether there are any project alternatives that are feasible and that would substantially lessen or avoid the project’s significant impacts. As stated in Section IX above, there are six significant and unavoidable impacts associated with the PCGC Master Plan Update. An alternatives analysis was completed and included in the Draft EIR.
Although an EIR must evaluate a range of potentially feasible alternatives, an agency decision- making body may ultimately conclude that a potentially feasible alternative is actually infeasible. (California Native Plant Society v. City of Santa Cruz (2009) 177 Cal.App.4th 957, 1001-1002.) CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.6(f)(1) provides that among the factors that may be taken into account when addressing the feasibility of alternatives are “site suitability, economic viability, availability of infrastructure, general plan consistency, other plans or regulatory limitations, jurisdictional boundaries, and whether the proponent can reasonably acquire, control or otherwise have access to the alternative site.”
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 63 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 95 Grounds for a conclusion of infeasibility might be the failure of an alternative to fully satisfy project objectives deemed to be important by decision-makers, the fact that an alternative fails to promote policy objectives of concern to such decision-makers, or if an alternative is determined to be economically infeasible (Foundation for San Francisco’s Architectural Heritage v. City and County of San Francisco (1980) 106 Cal.App.3d 893, 913-914; San Franciscans Upholding the Downtown Plan v. City and County of San Francisco (2002) 102 Cal.App.4th 656, 774; Association of Irritated Residents v. County of Madera (2003) 107 Cal.App.4th 1383, 1399- 1400; Sierra Club v. County of Napa (2004) 121 Cal.App.4th 1490, 1510.) In addition, the definition of feasibility encompasses “desirability” to the extent that an agency’s determination of infeasibility represents a reasonable balancing of competing economic, environmental, social, and technological factors supported by substantial evidence. (City of Del Mar v. City of San Diego (1982) 133 Cal.App.3d 410; 417.) Thus, even if a project alternative will avoid or substantially lessen one or more of the significant environmental effects of a proposed project, the decision-makers may reject the alternative for such reasons.
CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.6(f) states that the range of alternatives required in an EIR is governed by a “rule of reason” that requires the EIR to set forth only those alternatives necessary to permit a reasoned choice. Further, CEQA Guidelines Section 15126(a) requires that an EIR describe a reasonable range of alternatives that would “feasibly obtain most of the basic project objectives” but would avoid or substantially lessen any of the significant environmental effects of the project and evaluate the comparative merits of the alternatives. Thus, the project objectives presented in the EIR provided the framework for defining the possible alternatives. The objectives that the County has set forth for the proposed PCGC Master Plan Update are listed in Section V.
Based upon guidance contained in the CEQA Guidelines and applicable case law as well as the project objectives, the Draft EIR considered three alternatives to the PCGC Master Plan Update, as described below. Project alternatives were evaluated at a comparative level of detail. The Draft EIR also gave preliminary consideration to several other alternatives that were rejected from further analysis because they were determined to be infeasible or incapable of reducing or avoiding the project’s significant impacts.
The Board of Supervisors finds that a good-faith effort was made to evaluate a reasonable range of potentially feasible alternatives in the EIR that are reasonable alternatives to the project and could potentially be capable of obtaining most of the basic objectives of the project, even when the alternatives might impede the attainment of some of the project’s objectives or might be more costly.
1. Alternative 1: No Project/No Build Alternative. This alternative assumes no development would occur, and the site would remain in its current condition. All buildings would be retained at existing locations. No changes to land use designations
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 64 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 96 under the Auburn Bowman Community Plan would occur. Interior modifications could occur. 2. Alternative 2: Greater Historic District Retention through Increased Residential Intensity Alternative. This alternative seeks to reduce impacts to the DeWitt General Hospital Historic District by retaining more of the existing buildings. This is accomplished by increasing the intensity of the proposed residential land uses. The increased intensity is expressed through increased building height and introduction of structured parking. This increases the land coverage and floor-area-ratios through some of the residential and mixed use portions of the site. Further, the total number of dwelling units and therefore the overall residential density would increase compared to the proposed project. This alternative would develop 699 dwelling units, resulting in a residential density across the PCGC property of 3.495 units per acre and a residential density within the mixed use and multi-family residential thematic areas of approximately 30 dwelling units per acre (compared to approximately 20 dwelling units per acre for this area under the proposed project). In addition to retaining more of the contributing features to the DeWitt General Hospital Historic District, this alternative responds to public comments received in response to the Notice of Preparation for this EIR regarding residential opportunities within the project site, including comments that recommended increased residential densities within the site, concerns regarding the County’s needs for affordable housing and workforce housing, concerns about how the project would contribute to or impair attainment of the County’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), and a recommendation that between 10% and 20% of the project site should be used for housing. A sketch representing the proposed PCGC Master Plan Update is provided in Figure 20-1 for reference and ease of comparison to the alternatives. A sketch of Alternative 1 is shown in Figure 20-2. This alternative would retain buildings 114 through 118, consistent with the proposed project, and buildings in the 300 ramp, which is the area between D Avenue and F Avenue. Retained buildings would include the theater (building 315) and the 11 buildings to the west and southwest of the theater (buildings 309 through 314, 323, and 324). The retained buildings would be modified as necessary to ensure compliance with current building codes in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior standards to allow for adaptive reuse of the buildings. Buildings 114 through 117, 314, and 315 (the theater) would be used for commercial space; building 118 would be retained in its current chapel use; and buildings 309 through 313 and 320 through 323 would be used for residential space.
To accommodate retention of these buildings, this alternative would increase building intensity in the mixed use portion of the conceptual land use plan for the PCGC Master Plan Update. As noted in Chapter 3, Project Description, the conceptual land use plan
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 65 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 97 reflects a reasonable development scenario for the PCGC property based on projected needs for County departments and the likely level of private development at the site as determined by market analyses. The conceptual land use plan and the development projections on which the analysis throughout this EIR is based do not reflect the maximum possible build-out of the property. For example, while the Development Standards allow a maximum building height of 50 feet (which would allow for a 4-story building), the conceptual land use plan and associated development projections assume that most new buildings onsite would be 2- and 3-stories in height, as shown in Figure 20-1.
As shown in Figure 20-2, this Alternative considers relocating the proposed hotel to the north side of D Avenue, slightly reducing the size of the community green, and introducing structured parking to the east of the community green. It also includes increasing the height of the buildings around the roundabout at 1st Street and Willow Creek Drive to 4 and 5 stories (compared to 2 stories under the conceptual land use plan), adding structured parking south of the 4-story buildings, and increasing the height of the buildings south of the structure parking to 5 stories (compared to 3 stories under the conceptual land use plan). The buildings around the roundabout would include retail and commercial uses on the ground floor to maintain a portion of the mixed use town center concept. This alternative would require modifying the proposed Development Standards to increase the maximum allowable building height so that the 5-story buildings would be permitted.
Development of this alternative included consideration of increasing residential uses on the western portions of the project site, such as west of Richardson Drive between B Avenue and Bell Road, and increasing the density of the residential uses proposed for the southwest corner of the project site. These concepts were rejected from further consideration because of their potential to increase environmental impacts, including creating land use conflicts between the residential and government office land uses, increased visual impacts and change in visual character, and additional loss of biological resources in the southwest corner of the site.
Alternative 2 would result in the following land uses: 97,156 square feet of retained buildings that are contributing features to the historic district, approximately half of which would be used for residential space and half of which would be used for private commercial and government offices, 242,100 square feet of new government office buildings, 652,900 square feet of new residential space (in combination with the retained buildings in the historic district, this alternative would accommodate 699 dwelling units), 64,900 square feet of new mixed use buildings, 60,600 square feet of hotel space, and 30,000 square feet of event center.
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 66 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 98 3. Alternative 3: Greater Historic District Retention through Increased Non- Residential Intensity Alternative. This alternative seeks to reduce impacts to the DeWitt General Hospital Historic District by retaining more of the existing buildings, which is accomplished by increasing the intensity of the new non-residential uses within the project site. The increased intensity is expressed through increased building height and introducing structured parking. This increases the land coverage and floor-area- ratios through some of the non-residential portions of the site. A sketch representing this alternative is shown in Figure 20-3. This alternative would retain most of the 100 ramp buildings (buildings 107 through 118), and a portion of the 300 ramp buildings, including the theater (building 315) and the 6 buildings to the west and southwest of the theater (buildings 311 through 314, 321, and 322). The retained buildings would be modified as necessary to ensure compliance with current building codes in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior standards to allow for adaptive reuse of the buildings, with office uses anticipated for the 100 ramp buildings and a potential for office, commercial, and/or residential in the 300 ramp buildings. To accommodate retention of these buildings, this alternative would increase building intensity in the government offices portion of the PCGC property and reorient the community green. This includes shifting the proposed Health and Human Services building to the west, allowing retention of buildings 107, 108, and 109, incorporating the Agricultural Commissioner’s office within the same structure, and introducing structured parking to the land north of the Richardson Drive/D Avenue intersection. The Community/Events Center would be constructed north of the retained 100 ramp buildings, and the community green would be separated from the event center and reoriented to extend from west to east between County Center Drive and 1st Street. The County Administration building would have a smaller footprint but would be 3 stories tall rather than 2 stories as proposed. The proposed annex to the Finance Administration Building would be reduced in footprint and building height; much of the uses proposed for the annex would be located within the retained 100 ramp buildings instead. The mixed use town center area proposed to the south of the roundabout at Willow Creek Drive and 1st Street would remain largely the same as proposed, with the addition of a parking structure southwest of the roundabout.
Alternative 3 would result in the following land uses: 145,562 square feet of retained buildings that are contributing features to the historic district, all of which would be used for private commercial and government offices, 220,200 square feet of new government office buildings, 318,800 square feet of new residential space (providing 319 dwelling units), 79,800 square feet of new mixed use buildings, 60,600 square feet of hotel space, and 30,000 square feet of Community/Events Center.
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 67 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 99 XI. GROWTH INDUCEMENT FINDINGS
Growth can be induced in a number of ways, such as through the elimination of obstacles to growth, through the stimulation of economic activity within the region, and/or through the establishment of policies or other precedents that directly or indirectly encourage additional growth. Induced growth would be considered a significant impact if it can be demonstrated that the potential growth would directly or indirectly have a significant effect on the environment.
New employees from office, commercial, or industrial development and new population from residential development represent direct forms of growth. Such direct growth can have a secondary effect of expanding the size of local markets and inducing additional economic activity in the area. A project could indirectly induce growth by reducing or removing barriers to growth or by creating a condition that attracts additional population or new economic activity.
As discussed in Chapters 6 and 21 of the Draft EIR, the PCGC Master Plan Update is not expected to make a significant contribution to regional growth. The Master Plan Update was found to have a less than significant potential to induce growth in the region. The proposed PCGC Master Plan Update would not require extension of infrastructure to any undeveloped areas and would not increase the capacity of the public service and utility systems that serve the site beyond the capacity necessary to serve the project. Infrastructure upgrades would be completed throughout the project site to improve service efficiency and serve the proposed new buildings on site. These upgrades would not increase the ability of service providers to serve currently undeveloped areas in the project region.
The private development that may occur under the proposed PCGC Master Plan could stimulate some additional commercial development in the vicinity, particularly along the State Route 49 corridor. However, these areas are already zoned for commercial development. Thus the project would not induce commercial growth for properties not already planned for such land uses.
While the proposed project would increase the area’s housing supply and introduce new employment to the area, the project would not directly lead to population or employment growth that surpasses the regional projections or contravenes local land use plans and zoning designations.
XII.STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
As set forth in the findings above, the Placer County Board of Supervisors’ approval of the PCGC Master Plan Update, Health and Human Services building, and Multifamily Residential project will result in significant adverse environmental effects that cannot be avoided even with the adoption of all feasible mitigation measures and there are no feasible project alternatives that would mitigate or substantially lessen the impacts. As provided in CEQA Guidelines Section 51093, “CEQA requires the decision-making agency to balance, as applicable, the economic,
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 68 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 100 legal, social, technological, or other benefits … of a proposed project against the its unavoidable environmental risks when determining whether to approve the project.” Despite the occurrence of significant adverse environmental effects, the Board chooses to approve the project because, in its view, the economic, social, and other benefits that the project will produce outweigh its unavoidable significant effects. Accordingly, this statement of overriding considerations enumerates the specific benefits of the project and the reasons why, in the Board’s judgment, the benefits of the project as approved outweigh its unavoidable significant effects.
In making this Statement of Overriding Considerations in support of the findings of fact and the project, the Board of Supervisors has considered the information contained in the Final EIR for the project, as well as the public testimony and record of proceedings in which the project was considered. The Board has balanced the project’s benefits against the unavoidable adverse impacts identified in the Final EIR. The Board hereby determines that the project’s benefits outweigh the significant unmitigated adverse impacts. The Board finds that each of the enumerated benefits is individually meritorious, and taken together provide substantial public benefits that are sufficient to justify approval of the project.
1. The PCGC Master Plan Update provides a strategic framework to redevelop the PCGC property with a mixed-use community that will create opportunities for increased economic activity and multifamily housing. The Market Analysis prepared for the project (EPS 2018, provided in Appendix G to the PCGC Master Plan Update) states “The PCGC site offers a unique opportunity to provide a myriad of services and amenities to the North Auburn area and beyond. Although the PCGC MPU focuses on creating a campus for government uses, the additions of public open space, community amenities, and proposed mix of nongovernmental land uses present the chance to create a town center that is currently missing in the North Auburn area.” The Market Analysis finds that in the North Auburn area, vacancy rates for the non- governmental uses planned for the PCGC property have been declining due to the absorption of existing supply and the limited amount of new development.
2. Under the PCGC Master Plan Update and its conceptual land use plan (Draft EIR Figure 3 7), the County can maximize the value of the PCGC property through land leases and other agreements that accommodate private development. The Market Analysis found that office vacancy rates have varied over the last 10 years, and had declined to 4.5% as of 2016. No new office space has been added since 2012 and office space has grown only 9.75% since 2000. The Market Analysis concluded that development of new office space at the PCGC property is viable, particularly in the context of the town-center concept created in the PCGC Master Plan Update. Similarly, the Market Analysis found that the Auburn area is well-served by existing retail and rental rates have been relatively stagnant, but that the retail vacancy rate has been declining. The analysis concludes that the project’s town center concept could
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 69 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 101 create “a unique mixed-use retail environment that can offer new experiences within the already well-served retail sector that surrounds the site,” noting that the presence of County government functions onsite and development of new residences within the property could provide a consistent customer base to new retail, and this mix of uses would support the PCGC Master Plan Update goals related to creating a walkable and active community.
3. The PCGC Master Plan Update will provide increased opportunities for multifamily housing in the North Auburn area. This will help to meet existing demand for housing, including workforce housing. The Market Analysis found that “Introducing residential land uses on the project site would offer new and dynamic programming while maintaining consistency with the existing fabric of the greater community” (EPS 2018). This study notes that the multifamily residential vacancy rate in Auburn had been under 3% for the five quarters preceding preparation of the analysis and under 5% for 14 quarters; and that the average rental price for these properties had increased consistently since 2010. The Market Analysis also found that a market-rate residential development at a density of 20 dwelling units per acre would be marginally feasible and that “an increased density from 30-35 units per acre would make the project more attractive to potential developers while retaining densities similar to those found in the surrounding residential neighborhoods.”
4. By redeveloping the portion of the PCGC property shown in the Government Services Area 1 and Government Services Area 2 thematic areas (refer to Draft EIR Figure 3-8), including with construction of the Health and Human Services building, the project would provide for improved environments for County staff and for members of the public visiting County offices and facilities. Several County work groups are currently housed in buildings that date from the 1940s. The facility assessment provided in Appendix A to the PCGC Master Plan Update documents the existing conditions of these buildings as ranging from fair to good but identifies an extensive array of building and property maintenance and improvements that would be needed to provide appropriate life and safety protections for continued long-term use of these buildings.
5. The PCGC Master Plan Update provides for substantial improvements in the work environment afforded to County staff. This will enhance the County’s ability to deliver public services efficiently and effectively. The layout and design of existing buildings does not accommodate modern technology and workspace needs. Replacing the existing buildings with new construction will improve the County’s ability to deliver public services and to recruit and retain qualified staff by providing greater support for employee functionality, productivity, and collaboration. Additionally, redeveloping other portions of the PCGC property with a mixed-use
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 70 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 102 community will activate the overall property, which will shift the area from a single- use employment center toward a more dynamic setting that reflects “the preferences of today’s labor force for work environments” (EPS 2018).
6. The PCGC Master Plan Update provides critical environmental benefits by prioritizing sustainable design, energy efficiency, and water conservation, as documented in the Zero Net Energy, Zero Net Water and Carbon Neutrality Master Planning provided in PCGC Master Plan Update Appendix H. Appendix H found opportunities for energy efficiency through replacing existing unreinforced masonry walled buildings that lack insulation with new construction that will reduce energy needs of the County facilities. With regards to GHG emissions from existing, older buildings, Appendix H found that the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions associated with replacing the buildings are much smaller than the cumulative impacts of building related energy use. While there wasn’t a difference between demolition and refurbishment, the largest change to a building’s lifecycle emissions is energy efficiency. Appendix H found opportunities for water efficiency through replacing outdated water-using fixtures with highly efficient fixtures, replacing high-water- demand landscaping with rainwater capture/reuse from the roofs, and opportunities for a wide range of green-infrastructure storm water management techniques as well as opportunities for gray water reuse and ecological water recycling. There is also a significant amount of energy and carbon embodied in water as over 20% of California’s energy use goes toward water pumping, conveyance, treatment, and heating. With regards to climate change, these projected changes will have significant impacts on the region and the PCGC. The PCGC master plan update found that the campus development “presents a unique opportunity for the County to serve in a leadership role for how the County as a whole should consider and address a wide variety of climate mitigation, adaptation, and resiliency initiatives”. As stated in Draft EIR Chapter 19, Energy Consumption, “The proposed PCGC Master Plan Update Design Guidelines (County of Placer 2018a) encourage all new construction within the PCGC campus to include roof-top, carport and ground-mount solar generation as well as energy efficient building design. This would include LED lighting for interiors and exteriors and water saving features such as bioretention and vegetated swales, native/drought tolerant plant material, and high efficiency irrigation systems. These water saving features would reduce the consumption of indirect electricity consumption.”
7. The PCGC Master Plan Update identifies needed infrastructure improvements through its plan to upgrade, replace, or install new water supply, sanitary sewer conveyance, and storm drainage systems that will ensure adequate service to the proposed land uses, reduce infrastructure inefficiencies, and improve stormwater quality. As documented in the Wet Utilities Report (EIR Appendix J), much of the
PCGC Master Plan Update Page 71 Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations March 2019 103 underground utility infrastructure within the PCGC property is quite old, including areas where the original 1940s piping is still in use. This includes “vintage iron (cast and ductile) for waste and water lines (domestic and irrigation) as well as copper for domestic water.” Further there is a lack of storm water improvements, such that portions of the property convey runoff by way of surface flow. This leads to adverse water quality effects and localized flooding. The PCGC Master Plan Update will allow for infrastructure improvements to be completed throughout the property to ensure appropriate utility service standards are met and to improve stormwater management.
8. Through its Development Standards and Design Guidelines, the PCGC Master Plan Update will ensure that the PCGC property provides healthy, safe, productive, and comfortable indoor and outdoor environments for County employees, private commercial and office employees, residents, and visitors to the site. The focus on building and site design at the pedestrian scale; provision of walkways, paths, and open green space; and a cohesive campus-wide landscape design will create a high- quality, aesthetically pleasing civic character with active public spaces. The Design Guidelines specify that site selection and development should meet access requirements for pedestrians, bicycles, and transit vehicles, should strengthen connections and the overall character of the existing roadway and pedestrian path network, and should “motivate individuals’ commitment to walking, bicycling and public transit by ensuring convenient alternative transit and a quality outdoor campus experience.” The PCGC Master Plan Update would encourage pedestrian and bicycle transportation by locating complementary land uses within easy walking and bicycling distances, creating a fully-connected bicycle and pedestrian facility network throughout the campus, creating logical destination points, and providing high quality infrastructure and aesthetics.
The Board has balanced these benefits and considerations against the potentially significant unavoidable environmental effects of the project and has concluded that the impacts are outweighed by these benefits, among others. After balancing environmental costs against project benefits, the Board has concluded that the benefits the County will derive from the project, as compared to existing and planned future conditions, outweigh the risks. The Board believes the project benefits outlined above override the significant and unavoidable environmental impacts associated with the project.
Therefore, the Board adopts the mitigation measures in the MMRP for the project and finds the remaining significant and unavoidable impacts of the project are acceptable due to the benefits set forth in this Statement of Overriding Considerations.
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The mitigation measures listed in conjunction with each of the findings set forth above, as implemented through the MMRP, will eliminate or reduce to a less than significant level all but six of the adverse environmental impacts of the PCGC Master Plan Update. Taken together, the Final EIR, the mitigation measures, and the MMRP provide an adequate basis for approval of the PCGC Master Plan Update as well as the two individual projects: Health and Human Services building and the Multifamily Residential project.
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Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan
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106 CHAPTER 4 MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15097 requires that whenever a public agency approves a project based on a Mitigated Negative Declaration or an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), the public agency shall establish a mitigation monitoring and reporting program to ensure that all adopted mitigation measures are implemented.
This mitigation monitoring and reporting program (MMRP) is intended to satisfy this requirement of the CEQA Guidelines as it relates to the Placer County Government Center Master Plan (proposed project). This MMRP will be used by Placer County staff to ensure compliance with all applicable mitigation measures is achieved during implementation and operation of each individual project undertaken in implementation of the Master Plan. The MMRP provides for monitoring of construction activities, as necessary, and in the field identification and resolution of environmental concerns.
PLACER COUNTY STANDARD MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
Placer County has adopted a standard mitigation monitoring program (Placer County Code Section 18.28.030). This program requires that mitigation measures adopted for projects requiring discretionary County approvals, such as the Placer County Government Center Master Plan project, be included in the conditions of approval for those projects and that issuance of any of the permits or county actions listed below must be preceded by a verification by county staff that certain conditions of approval/mitigation measures have been met. Compliance with conditions of approval is monitored by the County through a variety of permit and review processes, including:
Development Review Grading Permit issuance Committee approval Improvements construction inspection Design/Site Review Final map recordation Committee approval Acceptance of subdivision Improvement Plan approval improvements as complete (this approval must be obtained prior to issuance of grading or building permits) Building permit issuance Certificates of Occupancy
The mitigation measures for the Placer County Government Center Master Plan project included in the EIR would be monitored through the County’s Standard Mitigation Monitoring Program, as indicated in the text of each mitigation measure. The following table provides the full text of each
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The Placer County Government Center Master Plan EIR evaluates implementation of the Master Plan at a programmatic level. It also provides project-level analysis of two individual projects that are components of the Master Plan. This MMRP includes three sections – one that addresses the mitigation measures identified for the overall Master Plan, and one for each of the individual project elements evaluated in the EIR. As additional individual projects to implement the Master Plan are proposed for construction, the County would review the projects for consistency with the Master Plan, as described in Section 2.2 of the Draft EIR, as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable mitigation measures.
Mitigation Monitoring Program Description
Placer County will coordinate monitoring activities and document the implementation of mitigation measures for each project phase. Table 1 lists each mitigation measure as identified in the Final EIR and the associated implementation, monitoring/reporting, timing and performance requirements. The table includes:
1. the full text of each applicable mitigation measure; 2. the party or parties responsible for implementation and monitoring of each measure and any reporting requirements; 3. the timing of implementation of each mitigation measure, including any ongoing monitoring and/or reporting requirements; and 4. performance criteria by which to ensure mitigation requirements have been met.
Following completion of the monitoring and reporting process, the final monitoring results, as well as annual reports where required, will be recorded and incorporated into the project file maintained by Placer County.
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MASTER PLAN UPDATE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
This section of the MMRP lists the mitigation measures applicable to the overall Master Plan Update and future individual projects undertaken in implementation of the Master Plan.
No mitigation measures are required for the following resources:Land Use and Planning
Population and Housing Public Services and Recreation Greenhouse Gases Energy Conservation
PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Biological Resources Mitigation Measure 7a: All construction workers involved in Each project Placer County Training conducted Training presented by vegetation removal, clearing, and earthmoving activities shall sponsor (Placer Community prior to any qualified biologist receive worker environmental awareness program training County or individual Development vegetation removal, Training materials are conducted by a qualified biologist. Worker environmental project applicant) Resource Agency, clearing, or grading reviewed and approved awareness program training may also be conducted through a and construction Planning Services No more than 72 by Placer County prior video created by a qualified biologist specifically for this project. contractors Division hours following to training Worker environmental awareness program training shall instruct completion of the Project workers to be familiar with special-status species potentially worker applicant/contractor present in the project area and discuss the nature and purpose of environmental provides the County protective measures, including best management practices and awareness training, with a schedule for other required mitigation measures. Personnel shall be instructed the project worker environmental to avoid wetlands and waters on the project site that will be fenced applicant/contractor awareness training. prior to construction (as discussed in Mitigation Measure 7h), other shall submit Attendance logs are than where impacts have been authorized, and to prevent spills, training attendance submitted to Placer and shall be given contact information for the qualified biologist. A logs to the County County handout will be prepared that includes information on sensitive biological resources occurring or potentially occurring on the site, as well as contact information for the project biologist.
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Mitigation Measure 7b: Should construction begin during the bird Each project Placer County No sooner than 14 Preconstruction breeding season (February 1 through August 31), a pre- sponsor (Placer Community days prior to any surveys are conducted construction nesting bird survey shall be performed no sooner than County or individual Development groundbreaking when construction 14 days prior to any groundbreaking activities or tree removal to project applicant) Resource Agency, activities or tree activities begin determine if there are any active nests within the project area and construction Planning Services removal that occurs anytime between (including a 200-foot buffer for raptors). If the construction site contractors Division between February February 1 and August remains inactive for more than 1 month during the breeding season 1 and August 31 31 of each year and construction would resume during the breeding season, No-disturbance buffer another pre-construction nesting bird survey shall be performed no zones around active sooner than 14 days prior to reactivation of construction activities nests are determined on site. If any active nests are observed during surveys, an by a qualified biologist avoidance buffer shall be determined and flagged by the qualified in consultation with biologist in consultation with CDFW, if warranted, based on CDFW species, location, and planned construction activity. These nests No–disturbance buffer shall be avoided until the chicks have fledged and the nests are no zones are maintained longer active, as determined by the qualified biologist. Avoidance until the subject nests could consist of delaying construction in proximity to the nest are no longer active, as during the nesting season, or creating a buffer zone between the determined by a nest and the activity. Project activities shall be confined to daylight qualified biologist hours to prevent impacts to foraging nocturnal avian species. Mitigation Measure 7c: No sooner than 30 days prior to building Each project Placer County Surveys are Pre-disturbance surveys demolition, a pre-construction roosting bat survey shall be sponsor (Placer Community completed no are completed performed by a qualified biologist (i.e., a biologist with several County or individual Development sooner than 30 Consultation with years’ experience performing roosting bat surveys, capable of project applicant) Resource Agency, days prior to CDFW is completed and identifying signs of roosting such as urine stains and guano piles) and construction Planning Services demolition or tree an exclusion plan is to determine if roosting bats or maternity colonies exist in any of contractors for Division removal for each implemented if roosting the structures within the project area. If any active roosts are projects involving construction phase bats and/or maternity observed, consultation with the California Department of Fish and demolition of Where an colonies are identified in Wildlife (CDFW) shall be sought to potentially develop an exclusion existing buildings or exclusion plan is areas subject to tree plan under the direction of CDFW. If maternity roosts are observed, portions thereof needed, the plan in removal and/or demolition shall be postponed until the maternity colonies have implemented prior demolition dispersed, usually between late August and the end of September. to demolition Construction activities Project activities shall be confined to daylight hours to prevent and/or tree removal are limited to daylight impacts to foraging bats. hours
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Throughout all construction phases, construction activities are limited to daylight hours Mitigation Measure 7d: Prior to issuance of a grading permit or Placer County Placer County Prior to Protocol-level approval of Improvement Plans for any activities within seasonal Department of Community Improvement Plan branchiopod survey is wetlands 02, 03, 04, or 05, a protocol-level vernal pool branchiopod Public Works, Development approval or completed or presence survey shall be performed by a qualified biologist (i.e., a biologist with Facility Services Resource Agency, issuance of grading is assumed several years’ experience performing vernal pool surveys, capable of Division (project Planning Services permits for If vernal pool fairy identifying signs of vernal pool fairy shrimp and/or vernal pool tadpole sponsor) Division activities within shrimp and/or vernal shrimp activity) to determine if vernal pool fairy shrimp and/or vernal seasonal wetlands pool tadpole shrimp are pool tadpole shrimp are present on the project site. Alternatively, 02, 03, 04, or 05. identified or assumed presence can be assumed. Where vernal pool fairy shrimp and/or present, project sponsor vernal pool tadpole shrimp presence is identified or assumed, provides evidence of compensation for the loss of habitat for these species shall be payment for provided at a ratio of 3 acres for every 1 acre affected (3:1). This compensatory mitigation ratio shall include creation of 1 acre of vernal pool habitat for every 1 acre impacts (1:1), and preservation of 2 acres of vernal pools for every 1 acre impacted (2:1), as described in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) programmatic biological opinion issued to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for small impacts to listed branchiopods (USFWS 1996). Mitigation for impacts to listed branchiopods shall be implemented according to one of the following three options, to be determined and completed prior to impact: participation in a USFWS approved mitigation bank, off-site mitigation at a non-bank location approved by USFWS and subject to preservation in perpetuity such as through a conservation easement, or contribution to the USFWS Species Fund. In the event that protocol-level surveys demonstrate the absence of listed vernal pool branchiopods, mitigation shall not be required.
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Mitigation Measure 7e: Prior to issuance of any grading permits Each project Placer County If any replanting or Any loss of blue oak or approval of Improvement Plans and removal of vegetation from sponsor (Placer Community restoration is woodland is offset any blue oak woodland vegetation communities, the County of County or individual Development proposed, the through Placer (County) or individual project applicant shall identify any on- project applicant) for Resource Agency, restoration plans replanting/restoration, site woodland restoration on the project’s Improvement Plans actions that would Planning Services must be included in property conservation, and/or undertake off-site oak woodland restoration or creation, affect blue oak Division the Improvement and/or payment into the and/or contribute to the County’s oak woodland conservation fund, woodland Plans or provided as County’s oak woodland and/or obtain a conservation easement over an off-site property separate conservation fund that includes blue oak woodland. In combination, the total amount Improvement Plans of blue oak woodland restored, created, and/or protected under a (for offsite locations) conservation easement shall be twice the size of the amount of and implemented blue oak woodland lost to development within the PCGC campus. prior to the County’s Any on-site or off-site oak woodland restoration or creation must issuance of a occur subject to a planting and irrigation plan that is approved by certificate of Placer County prior to implementation. Any onsite tree planting occupancy. must be documented on the Improvement Plans for each individual If restoration through development project. When compensation for loss of oak woodland a compensatory would include off-site restoration, obtaining a conservation program is easement and/or payment into the County’s oak woodland proposed, evidence conservation fund, these shall occur prior to approval of of payment into the Improvement Plans for each individual development project. compensatory program must be provided prior to issuance of grading permits/approval of Improvement Plans. Mitigation Measure 7f: Prior to issuance of any grading permits or Each project Placer County Prior to Section 1602 approval of improvement plans for activities that would remove sponsor (Placer Community Improvement Plan Streambed Alteration riparian habitat, the County of Placer (County) or project applicant County or individual Development approval or Agreement is obtained shall comply with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife project applicant) for Resource Agency, issuance of grading and compensatory (CDFW) Lake and Streambed Alteration Program (California Fish actions that would Planning Services permits for any mitigation is provided and Game Code Sections 1600–1616), including notification, affect riparian Division project that affects submission of all required plans and documents, and payment of habitat riparian habitat required fees to CDFW. The applicant shall either confirm that the proposed activities would not result in substantial effects related to
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria the obstruction, diversion, or introduction of debris into any stream, or shall provide compensatory mitigation to ensure that no significant effects result from stream diversion or modification. Compensatory mitigation shall be provided through creation of like habitat either on site or at a CDFW-approved off-site location. Mitigation Measure 7g: A Clean Water Act Section 404 permit and Each project Placer County Prior to The project sponsor Section 401 Water Quality Certification shall be acquired prior to sponsor (Placer Community Improvement Plan shall provide evidence issuance of a grading permit or approval of improvement plans for County or individual Development approval or of compliance with any proposed activities that will result in fill or discharges within project applicant) for Resource Agency, issuance of grading mitigation requirements jurisdictional wetlands. actions that would Planning Services permits for any specified in the Section affect jurisdictional Division project that affects 404 permit, as approved To compensate for the loss of jurisdictional wetlands or waters of the wetlands jurisdictional by the Corps U.S. that are not exempt from mitigation under the Clean Water Act, wetlands the County of Placer (County) or individual project applicant shall (1) restore and/or create wetlands on site; (2) create wetlands at an off- site location acceptable to the resource agencies; (3) purchase compensatory mitigation credits at an agency-approved mitigation bank; or (4) a combination of 1, 2, or 3. The County or individual project applicant shall develop the mitigation approach in conjunction with the resource agencies during the permitting process. The mitigation requirements shall be in compliance with federal and state Clean Water Act laws, and the Placer County General Plan “no net loss” of wetlands policy (Policy 6.B.1). The final mitigation ratios, design, and implementation shall comply with the terms and conditions of the Section 404 permit issued by the Sacramento District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Section 401 Water Quality Certification and Waste Discharge Requirements issued by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Mitigation Measure 7h: Installation of silt fencing shall be required Each project Placer County Silt fencing Boundaries of wetlands for any construction activity that occurs within 100 feet of a sponsor (Placer Community locations and and detention basins seasonal wetland or detention basin, other than where direct County or individual Development specifications to be are shown on grading impacts have been authorized through permits obtained from the project applicant) Resource Agency; included on grading and improvement plans U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Grading and improvement plans for and construction Planning Services and improvement Silt fencing is installed construction of each individual project shall indicate the contractors for Division, Engineering plans prior to their at least 25 feet from the jurisdictional boundaries of any wetland or waters of the U.S. actions within 100 and Surveying Division approval. boundary of any
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria feature, and shall delineate all construction activity areas for the feet of a seasonal Silt fencing to be wetlands within 100 feet individual project. Silt fencing shall be installed at least 25 feet from wetland or detention installed and of construction activities the boundary of any wetland that is not approved for direct impacts. basin inspected by the where direct impacts All equipment and vehicles shall be staged outside of waterways. County prior to have not be authorized Spill kits shall be available on site to crews working within the commencement of Silt fencing is construction area, and any spills shall be cleaned up immediately. construction maintained throughout Silt fencing or fiber rolls (i.e., straw wattles) shall be installed on construction activities slopes adjacent to areas where trenching could cause erosion into within 100 feet of nearby waterways, or where construction occurs within 25 feet of protected wetlands wetlands or waters of the U.S. The County of Placer shall inspect the silt fence and/or fiber rolls prior to commencement of construction activities for each individual project. Cultural Resources Mitigation Measure 8a: At the time that building maintenance and Placer County Placer County Prior to approval of Building maintenance repair needs are identified for any building within the project site Community building and/or repair plans that is identified as a contributing feature to the DeWitt General Development Resource maintenance and identify specific Hospital Historic District, the County of Placer shall implement all Agency; Planning repair plans provisions of the applicable and feasible provisions of the Secretary of the Interior’s Services Division Secretary of the Standards for Rehabilitation, codified as 36 Code of Federal Interior’s Standards for Regulations Part 67, and shall review and implement any Rehabilitation that have appropriate Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings and been considered in Guidelines on Sustainability for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings development of the plans, and documentation supporting any determination that specific provisions are infeasible Mitigation Measure 8b: Tribal Cultural Resource Awareness Each project Placer County Training is Training is presented by Training: Prior to initiation of construction, all construction crew sponsor (Placer Community completed prior to qualified cultural members, consultants, and other personnel involved in project County or individual Development initiation of resource specialists implementation shall receive project-specific Tribal Cultural Resource project applicant) Resource Agency; construction for Prior to issuance of (TCR) awareness training. The training shall be conducted in and construction Planning Services each individual grading or building coordination with qualified cultural resource specialists and contractors Division project permits, the project
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria representatives from culturally-affiliated Native American Tribes. The applicant/contractor training will emphasize the requirement for confidentiality and shall submit training culturally-appropriate, respectful treatment of any find of significance materials to the County to culturally-affiliated Native Americans Tribes. for review As a component of the training, a brochure will be distributed to all Prior to issuance of personnel associated with project implementation. At a minimum grading or building the brochure shall discuss the following topics in clear and permits, the project straightforward language: applicant/contractor Field indicators of potential archaeological or cultural shall provide the County resources (i.e., what to look for; for example: with a schedule for archaeological artifacts, exotic or non-native rock, Tribal Cultural Resource unusually large amounts of shell or bone, significant soil Awareness Training for color variation, etc.) all construction workers Regulations governing archaeological resources and No more than 72 hours tribal cultural resources following completion of Consequences of disregarding or violating laws the Tribal Cultural protecting archaeological or tribal cultural resources Resource Awareness Steps to take if a worker encounters a possible resource Training, the project applicant/contractor The training shall include project-specific guidance for on-site shall submit training personnel including agreed upon protocols for resource avoidance, attendance logs to the when to stop work, and who to contact if potential archaeological County resources or TCRs are identified. The training shall also direct work to stop, and contact with the County Coroner and the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) to occur immediately, in the event that potential human remains are identified. NAHC will assign a Most Likely Descendant if the remains are determined by the Coroner to be Native American in origin. Mitigation Measure 8c: Inadvertent Discoveries: If potential Native Each project Placer County Throughout all Construction contracts American prehistoric, historic, archaeological or cultural resources sponsor (Placer Community construction include notes including midden soil, artifacts, chipped stone, exotic rock (non- County or individual Development activities regarding Inadvertent native), or unusual amounts of baked clay, shell or bone are project applicant) Resource Agency; Discovery protocols uncovered during any on-site construction activities, all work must and construction Planning Services All work within 100 feet immediately stop within 100 feet of the find. Following discovery, a contractors Division of any potential Native professional archaeologist shall be retained to evaluate the
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria significance of the deposit, and the Placer County Department of American resource Public Works and Facilities, the Department of Museums, and Native discovery is halted American representatives from culturally affiliated Native American Any potential Native Tribes will make recommendations for further evaluation and American resource treatment, as appropriate. In the event that the resource is found to discovery is investigated be ineligible for inclusion in the California Register of Historical by a qualified Resources, the culturally affiliated Native American Tribe shall be archeologist and a notified. Culturally appropriate treatment and disposition shall be treatment plan is determined following coordination with the culturally affiliated Native developed and American Tribe. Culturally appropriate treatment may be, but is not implemented limited to, processing materials in a lab for reburial, minimizing handling of cultural objects, leaving objects in place within the landscape, and returning objects to a location within the project area where they will not be subject to future impacts. UAIC does not consider curation of TCRs to be appropriate or respectful and requests that materials not be permanently curated, unless requested by the Tribe. If articulated or disarticulated human remains are discovered during construction activities, the County Coroner and Native American Heritage Commission shall be contacted immediately. Upon determination by the County Coroner that the find is Native American in origin, the Native American Heritage Commission will assign the Most Likely Descendent who will work with the project proponent to define appropriate treatment and disposition of the burial(s). Following a review of the find and consultation as noted above, the authority to proceed may be accompanied by the addition of development requirements or special conditions which may provide for protection of the site and/or additional measures necessary to address the unique or sensitive nature of the site. Work in the area of the cultural resource discovery may only proceed after authorization is granted by the Placer County Department of Public Works and Facilities following coordination with tribal representatives and cultural resource experts, if necessary and as appropriate.
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Mitigation Measure 8d: Post-Ground Disturbance Site Visit: The Each project Placer County Sponsor and/or Notification of the start applicant shall notify the CEQA lead agency a minimum of seven days sponsor (Placer Community contractor notifies of ground disturbance is prior to initiation of ground disturbance to allow the agency time to County or individual Development County a minimum provided notify culturally-affiliated tribes. Tribal representatives from culturally- project applicant) Resource Agency; of seven days prior Tribal representatives affiliated tribes shall be allowed access to the project site within the first and construction Planning Services to initiation of are allowed access five days of ground-breaking activity to inspect soil piles, trenches, or contractors Division ground during the first five days other disturbed areas. If potential Native American prehistoric, historic, disturbance. Any finds are archaeological or cultural resources including midden soil, artifacts, Access for tribal investigated by a chipped stone, exotic rock (non-native), or unusual amounts of baked representatives is qualified archaeologist clay, shell or bone are identified during this initial post-ground allowed during the and tribal representative disturbance inspection the following actions shall be taken: first five days of A written report that Work shall be suspended within 100 feet of the find, and the project ground-breaking includes management applicant shall immediately notify the CEQA lead agency activity recommendations is representative. The project applicant shall coordinate any submitted for any subsequent investigation of the site with a qualified archaeologist significant finds approved by the Placer County Department of Public Works and A site meeting of Facilities and a tribal representative from the culturally-affiliated construction personnel tribe(s). The archaeologist shall coordinate with the culturally- is held if any significant affiliated tribe(s) to allow for proper management recommendations finds are identified should potential impacts to the resources be found by the CEQA lead agency representative to be significant. A site meeting of construction personnel shall be held in order to afford the tribal representative the opportunity to provide TCR awareness information. A written report detailing the site assessment, coordination activities, and management recommendations shall be provided to the CEQA lead agency representative by the qualified archaeologist. Possible management recommendations for historical, unique archaeological or TCRs could include resource avoidance, preservation in place, reburial on-site, or other measures deemed acceptable by the applicant, the County, and the tribal representative from the culturally-affiliated tribe(s).
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria The contractor shall implement any measures deemed by CEQA lead agency staff to be necessary and feasible to avoid or minimize significant effects to the TCR, including the use of a Native American Monitor whenever work is occurring within 100 feet of the find. Mitigation Measure 8e: Native American Monitors: To facilitate Each project Placer County Throughout all Project sponsor and identification of potential archaeological resources and/or Tribal sponsor (Placer Community ground-disturbing construction contractors Cultural Resources (TCRs) at the earliest possible time during County or individual Development activities in those provide access for project-related earth-disturbing activities, the project proponent project applicant) Resource Agency; areas of the periodic Native and/or their construction contractor(s) shall accommodate periodic and construction Planning Services campus that have American monitoring in monitoring by one Native American Monitor from the culturally- contractors Division been previously those areas of the affiliated Native American Tribe in those areas of the campus that undeveloped campus that have been have been previously undeveloped. Monitoring will occur on the previously undeveloped construction site periodically (as often as weekly) for spot checks of Work within 100 feet of construction activities. Much of the Placer County Government identified cultural Center campus has been subjected to heavy disturbance including resources is stopped, subsurface disturbance; therefore, this spot-check monitoring shall diverted or slowed if be limited to those areas of the site that have been previously requested by Native undeveloped. The monitoring shall occur only during ground- American monitors or disturbing activities including vegetation clearing, grubbing, and their representatives stripping or other earth-moving/disturbing activities such as grading and a management or excavation. The Native American monitor shall make these and/or treatment plan is periodic spot checks as deemed necessary to minimize the prepared and potential for destruction of or damage to previously undiscovered implemented resources, and to ensure respectful treatment and disposition of unearthed/displaced resources. If initial monitoring efforts suggest that resources are unlikely to be identified on a given site, Native American monitoring shall be suspended, following agreement by the UAIC and the County, and the Inadvertent Discoveries mitigation measure shall provide necessary protection in the event of unanticipated resources. Native American monitors or their representatives shall have the authority to request that work be temporarily stopped, diverted, or slowed within 100 feet of identified cultural resources. The Native American monitor or representative shall recommend appropriate treatment and final disposition of Tribal Cultural Resources.
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Transportation and Circulation Mitigation Measure 10a: Prior to issuance of a building permit for Placer County Placer County Prior to issuance of Placer County the Health and Human Services building, Placer County shall work Department of Public a building permit coordinates with with Caltrans to optimize the signal timings at the SR 49/Bell Road Works and Placer for the Health and Caltrans regarding intersection to provide additional green time to the northbound and County Community Human Services signal timing southbound through, southbound left-turn, and westbound through Development building optimization at the SR movements sufficient to improve operations to LOS D during the Resource Agency 49/Bell Road AM peak hour. intersection Mitigation Measure 10b: Prior to issuance of the first building Placer County Placer County Prior to issuance of Placer County permits for implementation of the PCGC Master Plan Update, Department of Public the building permits coordinates with Placer County shall work with Caltrans to optimize the signal Works and Placer for a project under Caltrans regarding timings at the SR 49/Kemper Road/New Airport Road intersection County Community the PCGC Master signal timing to provide additional green time to the northbound and southbound Development Plan Update optimization at the SR through movements sufficient to improve operations to LOS D. Resource Agency 49/Kemper Road/New Airport Road intersection Mitigation Measure 10c: Prior to issuance of a building permit for Placer County Placer County Prior to issuance of Placer County the Health and Human Services building, Placer County shall work Department of Public a building permit coordinates with with Caltrans to optimize the signal timings at the SR 49/Luther Works and Placer for the Health and Caltrans regarding Road intersection to provide additional green time to the County Community Human Services signal timing northbound and southbound through movements sufficient to Development building optimization at the SR improve operations to LOS C during the AM and PM peak hours. Resource Agency 49/Luther Road intersection Mitigation Measure 10d: Prior to the approval of Improvement Placer County Placer County Prior to The third northbound Plans for any individual project other than the Multifamily Department of Public Improvement Plan lane on SR 49 between Residential project undertaken in implementation of the PCGC Works and Placer approval for any Bell Road and north of Master Plan Update, Placer County shall either require the project County Community individual project Education Street is fully proponent (including the County for a County-sponsored project) to Development other than the funded and/or construct a third northbound lane on SR 49 from Bell Road to north Resource Agency Multifamily constructed of Education Street or to post a security for the improvements if at Residential project the time of Improvement Plan approval, the Auburn Creekside within the PCGC Center project is determined to be active and progressing with their Master Plan frontage improvements. Update unless and
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria until a third northbound lane on SR 49 between Bell Road and north of Education Street is fully funded or constructed Mitigation Measure 10e: Prior to the approval of Improvement Each project Placer County Construction Traffic The TMP is adopted Plans or issuance of any grading or building permits, whichever sponsor (Placer Community Management Plan and implemented comes first, the project applicant for each future construction County or individual Development approved prior to project undertaken in implementation of the PCGC Master Plan project applicant) Resource Agency; Improvement Plan Update shall prepare a Construction Traffic Management Plan and construction Engineering and approval for each (TMP) to the satisfaction of the Placer County Department of Public contractors Surveying; and Placer individual project Works and Facilities and CDRA Engineering and/ Surveying County Department of Construction Traffic Division. Public Works Management Plan The Construction TMP shall include, but not be limited to, items implemented such as: during all construction of approved truck circulation routes/patterns; each individual monitoring for roadbed damage and timing for completing project repairs; preservation of safe and convenient passage for bicyclists and pedestrians through/around construction areas; methods for partial (i.e., single lane)/complete street closures (e.g., timing, signage, location and duration restrictions), if necessary; identification of detour routes for roadways subject to partial/complete street closures criteria for use of flaggers and other traffic controls; provide a point of contact for nearby residents to obtain construction information and have questions answered.
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria The Construction TMP should be developed such that the following performance standards are achieved throughout project construction. 1. Construction traffic should be minimized during a.m. and p.m. peak periods in which the street traffic on Bell Road and SR 49 is at its highest. 2. Any construction-related partial/complete closures of Bell Road should occur during off-peak periods and be accompanied with appropriate construction signage including detour routing. 3. Detour routing should be limited to County-maintained collector and arterial roadways 4. Roadways, sidewalks, crosswalks, and bicycle facilities shall be maintained clear of debris (e.g., rocks) that could otherwise impede travel and impact public safety Mitigation Measure 10f: Prior to the realignment of 1st Street, Placer Placer County Placer County Prior to realignment Placer County Fire County shall work with Placer County Fire to identify appropriate and Department of of 1st Street response times to areas effective countermeasures that would allow emergency response Facilities accessed by Bell Road vehicles to continue to travel through the PCGC campus and maintain Management; Placer will continue to meet the adequate response times from the Fire Station 180. These County Fire; Placer standards identified in countermeasures may include, but need not be limited to: County Community Placer County General Development Plan policies 4.I.1 and 1. Identifying alternate routes for emergency response vehicles Resource Agency 4.I.2 through the PGCG campus towards Bell Road that provide Engineering and equivalent access with minimal effect on travel time Surveying Division 2. Designing physical improvements at the proposed 1st Street / Bell Road intersection that would allow emergency vehicles to make a northbound left-turn from 1st Street while continuing to prohibit personal vehicles from making the same movement 3. Once the Blue Oaks Drive / Bell Road is signalized, as identified in the cumulative transportation improvements, allow emergency vehicles to preempt the signal so that emergency vehicles can safely access Bell Road, in combination with the design measures identified in #2 above.
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Alternate routes shall be sufficient to accommodate emergency response vehicles. Some potential route options include: 1st Street to Professional Drive to Bell Road 1st Street to A Avenue to County Center Drive to Bell Road Atwood Road to Richardson Drive to Bell Road. These routes provide similar travel times from Fire Station 180 to Bell Road northwest of the PCGC campus as well as Blue Oaks Drive north of the PCGC campus. Mitigation Measure 10g: Prior to issuance of building permits for Placer County Placer County Prior to issuance of Fair share contribution any individual project undertaken in implementation of the PCGC Department of Public building permits for is made Master Plan Update, Placer County and applicants for private Works ; Placer County each individual development within the PCGC Master Plan Update shall contribute Community project a fair share amount towards widening the Richardson Drive/Bell Development Road intersection to provide a northbound right-turn pocket Resource Agency consistent with the Auburn/Bowman CIP.. Engineering and Surveying Division Mitigation Measure 10h: Upon further project level review for any Each project Placer County At the time of Traffic analysis is individual projects other than the Health and Human Services sponsor (Placer Community project-level prepared that evaluates building and the Multifamily Residential project, the County shall County or individual Development review, prior to the need to modify the require a traffic analysis to determine if the need to modify the project applicant) Resource Agency; approval of County Center County Center Drive/Bell Road intersection is warranted with the Engineering and requested Drive/Bell Road project. If it is determined to be warranted with development of the Surveying Division, entitlements intersection project, the County shall require either of the following and Placer County If intersection modifications as a condition of approval: Department of Public modifications are Works 1. Provide a separate northbound left-turn lane and right-turn warranted based on the lane while modifying Bell Road to include a westbound traffic analysis results, receiving lane in the center two-way left-turn lane for improvements are northbound left-turn movements; or constructed prior to 2. Prohibit northbound left-turn movements from County issuance of a certificate Center Drive. of occupancy
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Mitigation Measure 10i: Prior to issuance of building permits for Each project Placer County Prior to building Fair share contribution any individual project undertaken in implementation of the PCGC sponsor (Placer Department of Public permit issuance towards widening of the Master Plan Update, Placer County and applicants for private County or individual Works Placer County SR 49/Bell Road development within the PCGC Master Plan Update shall contribute project applicant) Community intersection to a fair share amount towards widening of the SR 49/Bell Road Development accommodate a third intersection, consistent with the Auburn/Bowman CIP, to Resource Agency, southbound through accommodate a third southbound through lane, a third southbound Engineering and lane, a third southbound receiving lane, and a northbound right-turn lane. This includes Surveying Division receiving lane, and a extending the existing third southbound lane that begins just south northbound right-turn of Bell Road north to Bell Road. lane. Mitigation Measure 10j: Placer County shall incorporate Placer County Placer County Transportation Transportation Demand Transportation Demand Management strategies in the PCGC Department of Public Demand Management strategies Master Plan Update, consistent with the Placer County Trip Works Management are defined and Reduction Ordinance. These may include alternative work strategies are implemented throughout schedules and telecommuting, vanpool/shuttle, ride share implemented within the life of the project programs, and bike share programs. the first year of Annual monitoring and occupation of the reporting consistent with Health and Human the Trip Reduction Services building Ordinance. Mitigation Measure 10k: Prior to issuance of building permits for Placer County Placer County Prior to issuance of Fair share contribution any individual project undertaken in implementation of the PCGC Department of Public building permits for towards widening of the Master Plan Update, the County and developers of individual Works ; Placer County each individual SR 49/Kemper projects within the PCGC Master Plan Update shall contribute a fair Community project Road/New Airport Road share amount to construction widening of the SR 49/Kemper Development intersection to provide a Road/New Airport Road intersection at the time that building Resource Agency; northbound right-turn permits are issued, consistent with the Auburn/Bowman CIP. Engineering and pocket and an Surveying Division eastbound left-turn lane.
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Mitigation Measure 10l: Placer County shall implement signal Placer County Placer County PM peak hour LOS Placer County timing optimization at the Bell Road/Quartz Drive intersection to Department of Public is evaluated prior to completes signal timing provide additional green time to the eastbound through, westbound Works ; Placer County approval of optimization for the Bell through, and southbound movements sufficient to improve Community improvement plans Road/Quartz Drive operations to LOS D during the PM peak hour. Development Signal optimization intersection Resource Agency is completed when the PM peak hour LOS exceeds D Mitigation Measure 10m: Prior to issuance of building permits for any Each project Placer County Prior to building Fair share contribution individual project undertaken in implementation of the PCGC Master sponsor (Placer Department of Public permit issuance towards reconfiguring Plan Update, Placer County and applicants for private development County or individual Works; Placer County the southbound within the PCGC Master Plan Update shall contribute a fair share project applicant) Community approach lane to the amount towards improvements at the Bell Road/New Airport Drive Development Bell Road/New Airport intersection, consistent with the Auburn/Bowman CIP, to reconfigure Resource Agency; Drive intersection is the southbound approach lane to the Bell Road/New Airport Drive Engineering and made intersection to provide one left-turn lane and one shared through/right- Surveying Division turn lane and optimize the existing signal operations to efficiently allocate green time among different movements sufficient to reduce the average control delay to less than cumulative no project conditions. Mitigation Measure 10n: Placer County shall coordinate with Placer County Placer County At least once every Placer County Caltrans to optimize the signal timing at the SR 49/Luther Road Department of Public two years coordinates with Caltrans intersection to provide additional green time to the northbound and Works regarding signal timing southbound through, southbound left-turn, and westbound right- optimization at the SR turn movements sufficient to improve operations to LOS C during 49/Luther Road the AM peak hour and LOS D during the PM peak hour. intersection Mitigation Measure 10o: Placer County shall coordinate with Placer County Placer County At least once every Placer County Caltrans to explore options to optimize the signal timings at the SR Department of Public two years coordinates with 49/Kemper Road/New Airport Road intersection to provide Works Caltrans regarding additional green time to the northbound left-turn and southbound signal timing through movements sufficient to restore delay to cumulative no optimization at the SR project conditions. 49/Kemper Road/New Airport Road intersection
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Mitigation Measure 10p: Placer County shall coordinate with Placer County Placer County At least once every Placer County Caltrans to explore options to optimize the signal operations at the Department of Public two years coordinates with SR 49/Atwood Road intersection to provide additional green time to Works Caltrans regarding the northbound through movement sufficient to restore delay to signal timing cumulative no project conditions. optimization at the SR 49/Atwood Road intersection Noise Mitigation Measure 11a: Prior to approval of Improvement Plans Each project Placer County Prior to Construction activities or issuance of grading permits for any project construction that sponsor (Placer Community Improvement Plan are limited to the would occur within 200 feet of on-site or off-site sensitive receptors, County or individual Development approval identified days and the County or project applicant shall prepare construction noise project applicant) Resource Agency, Prior to issuance of times modeling that documents the existing Community Noise and construction Planning Services grading permits Environment Level at the sensitive receptor locations, provides a contractors Division Compliance with construction schedule and anticipated equipment usage, and performance calculates construction noise levels at the property line adjacent to standards must be the nearest sensitive receptors. Where construction noise would achieved exceed the existing Community Noise Environment Level by 5 dBA throughout all or more, the construction noise modeling shall recommend specific construction noise attenuation measures to be implemented during construction activities, which sufficient to reduce noise exposure to sensitive receptors to a may be verified by maximum of 5 dBA above the existing Community Noise County site Environment Level. Noise attenuation measures may include: inspections 1. Stipulating that construction activities shall comply with the Placer County Noise Ordinance. 2. Locating fixed construction equipment, such as compressors and generators, as far away from sensitive receptors as is feasible. 3. Using appropriate shielding and muffling for impact tools and the intake and exhaust ports of powered construction equipment 4. Appointing a disturbance coordinator for the project site who would receive any public noise-related complaints about construction equipment and practices. The disturbance
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria coordinator shall be responsible for determining the cause of the complaint(s) and the implementation of any feasible measures to alleviate the complaint(s). The disturbance coordinator’s contact information shall be posted throughout the site and adjacent public spaces. 5. Placing or constructing temporary or permanent noise barriers between the construction site and the sensitive receptors. Note: Mitigation Measure 11b does not apply to the Master Plan Update; it is shown in the Multifamily Residential project portion of this MMRP Air Quality Mitigation Measure 12a: The County and future project applicants Each project Placer County Required features Emission reduction for individual projects shall incorporate the following measures to sponsor (Placer Community are shown on features are constructed reduce emissions associated with vehicle trip generation and area County or individual Development building plans prior and/or installed sources from the proposed project: project applicant) Resource Agency; to Improvement Planning Services Plan approval a. Include exterior outlets on all nonresidential and residential Division and Placer buildings to allow the use of electrically-powered landscape Required features County Air Pollution equipment. are constructed Control District b. Provide secure bicycle racks and/or storage within and/or installed nonresidential and residential building entrances. prior to issuance of certificates of c. Provide preferential parking for carpool, shared, electric, and occupancy hydrogen vehicles. d. Include pedestrian-friendly paths and cross walks in all parking lots. e. Install two 110/208 volt power outlets for every two loading docks. Mitigation Measure 12b: The County and future project applicants Each project Placer County Air Prior to issuance of Off-site air pollutant for individual projects shall implement one of the following off-site sponsor (Placer Pollution Control building permits emission reduction mitigation measures prior to issuance of occupancy building permit County or individual District programs are funded for each building constructed on-site: project applicant) commensurate with the amount of project 1. Establish mitigation off-site within the portion of Placer County operation NOX that is within the SVAB by participating in an off-site mitigation emissions that exceed program, coordinated through PCAPCD. Examples include, 55 lbs/day but are not limited to retrofitting, repowering, or replacing
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria heavy duty engines from mobile sources (e.g., busses, construction equipment, on-road haulers); or other programs that the project proponent may propose to reduce emissions. 2. Participate in PCAPCD’s Off-site Mitigation Program by paying the equivalent amount of fees for the project’s contribution of NOx that exceeds the operational threshold of 55 lbs/day. The applicable fee rates changes over time. At the time of writing this EIR, the fee rate is $18,260 per ton emitted during the ozone season. The actual amount to be paid shall be determined, and satisfied per current CARB guidelines, at the time of recordation of the Final Map (residential projects), or issuance of a Building Permit (non-residential projects). Geology and Soils Mitigation Measure 14a: For each individual construction project Each project Placer County Prior to Improvement Plans within the PCGC Master Plan Update planning area, the County or sponsor (Placer Community Improvement Plan meet the requirements private project applicant shall prepare and submit Improvement County or individual Development approval of the LDM Plans, specifications, and cost estimates (per the requirements of project applicant) Resource Agency, Section II of the Land Development Manual that are in effect at the Engineering and time of submittal) to the County for review and approval of each Surveying Division project phase. The plans shall show all physical improvements as required by the conditions for the project, as well as pertinent topographical features, both on and off site. All existing and proposed utilities and easements, on site and adjacent to the project, which may be affected by planned construction, shall be shown on the plans. All landscaping and irrigation facilities within the public right-of- way (or public easements), or landscaping within sight distance areas at intersections, shall be included in the Improvement Plans. The applicant shall pay plan check and inspection fees and Placer County Fire Department improvement plan review and inspection fees, if applicable, with the first Improvement Plan submittal. (NOTE: Prior to plan approval, all applicable recording and reproduction cost shall be paid.) The cost of the above-noted landscape and irrigation facilities shall be included in the estimates used to determine these fees. It is the applicant’s responsibility to obtain all required agency
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria signatures on the plans and to secure department approvals. If the Design/Site Review process and/or Development Review Committee (DRC) review is required as a condition of approval for the project, said review process shall be completed prior to submittal of Improvement Plans. Record drawings shall be prepared and signed by a California Registered Civil Engineer, at the applicant’s expense, and shall be submitted to the County in both hard copy and electronic versions in a format to be approved by the County prior to acceptance by the County of site improvements. Any Building Permits associated with this project shall not be issued until, at a minimum, the Improvement Plans are approved by the County. Mitigation Measure 14b: The Improvement Plans shall show all Each project Placer County Prior to Cut slopes are at a proposed grading, drainage improvements, vegetation and tree sponsor (Placer Community Improvement Plan maximum slope of 2:1 removal, and all work shall conform to provisions of the County County or individual Development approval unless otherwise Grading Ordinance (Ref. Article 15.48, Placer County Code) that project applicant) Resource Agency, approved are in effect at the time of submittal. No grading, clearing, or tree and construction Engineering and All disturbed areas are disturbance shall occur until the Improvement Plans are approved contractors Surveying Division; revegetated and all temporary construction fencing has been installed and and Placer County Winterization is inspected by a member of the Development Review Committee DRC completed and all (DRC). All cut/fill slopes shall be at a maximum of 2:1 (horizontal: erosion control vertical) unless a soils report supports a steeper slope and the measures are County concurs with said recommendation. maintained over winter The applicant shall revegetate all disturbed areas. Revegetation, Letter of credit or cash undertaken from April 1 to October 1, shall include regular watering to deposit is submitted ensure adequate growth. A winterization plan shall be provided with project Improvement Plans. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure proper installation and maintenance of erosion control/winterization before, during, and after project construction. Soil stockpiling or borrow areas shall have proper erosion control measures applied for the duration of the construction, as specified in the Improvement Plans. The applicant shall provide erosion control where roadside drainage is off of the pavement, to the satisfaction of the County.
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria The applicant shall submit to County a letter of credit or cash deposit in the amount of 110% of an approved engineer’s estimate for winterization and permanent erosion control work prior to Improvement Plan approval, to guarantee protection against erosion and improper grading practices. One year after the County’s acceptance of improvements as complete, if there are no erosion or runoff issues to be corrected, unused portions of said deposit shall be refunded to the project applicant or authorized agent. If at any time during construction, a field review by County personnel indicates a significant deviation from the proposed grading shown on the Improvement Plans, specifically with regard to slope heights, slope ratios, erosion control, winterization, tree disturbance, and/or pad elevations and configurations, the plans shall be reviewed by the DRC for a determination of substantial conformance to the project approvals prior to any further work proceeding. Failure of the DRC to make a determination of substantial conformance may serve as grounds for the revocation/modification of the project approval by the appropriate hearing body.
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Mitigation Measure 14c: The Improvement Plans shall show Each project Placer County Prior to Site-specific water water quality treatment facilities/Best Management Practices sponsor (Placer Community Improvement Plan quality treatment (BMPs) designed according to the guidance of the California County or individual Development approval, County to facilities/BMPs are Stormwater Quality Association Stormwater Best Management project applicant) Resource Agency, confirm BMPs are identified on Practice Handbooks for Construction, for New and construction Engineering and correctly shown on Improvement Plans and Development/Redevelopment, and for Industrial and Commercial contractors Surveying Division the Improvement are consistent with the (or other similar source as approved by the County. Plans stormwater management Construction (temporary) BMPs for the proposed project shall Prior to acceptance requirements in the include, but are not limited to: hydroseeding, straw mulch, velocity of subdivision PCGC Master Plan dissipation devices, silt fencing, fiber rolls, storm drain inlet improvements Update protection, wind erosion control, and stabilized construction and/or issuance of entrances. certificates of Site-specific water occupancy, County quality treatment to verify BMPs facilities/BMPs are were constructed installed during correctly construction Mitigation Measure 14d: Prior to construction commencing, the Each project Placer County Prior to Project applicant applicant shall provide evidence to the County of a Waste sponsor (Placer Community commencement of submits evidence of a Discharge Identification (WDID) number generated from the State County or individual Development construction for WDID number issued Regional Water Quality Control Board’s Stormwater Multiple project applicant) Resource Agency, each individual for the project Application & Reports Tracking System (SMARTS). This serves as and construction Engineering and project the Regional Water Quality Control Board approval or permit under contractors Surveying Division; the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Placer County construction stormwater quality permit. DRC Mitigation Measure 14e: The Improvement Plan(s) shall identify Each project Placer County Prior to Locations of vehicle and the stockpiling and/or vehicle staging areas with locations as far as sponsor (Placer Community Improvement Plan material storage are practical from existing dwellings and protected resources in the County or individual Development approval identified on area. project applicant) Resource Agency, improvement plans and construction Engineering and Vehicle and material contractors Surveying Division storage is located as far as possible from existing dwellings and protected resources
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Mitigation Measure 14f: The Improvement Plan submittal for each Each project Placer County Prior to A final geotechnical individual construction project within the PCGC Master Plan sponsor (Placer Community Improvement Plan engineering report is Update, shall include a final geotechnical engineering report County or individual Development approval submitted and all produced by the project proponent’s qualified California Registered project applicant) Resource Agency, Prior to issuance of recommendations of the Civil or Geotechnical Engineer for County review and approval. and construction Engineering and certificate of report are implemented The report shall address and make recommendations on the contractors Surveying Division; occupancy Final site-inspection following: A) Road, pavement, and parking area design; B) and Placer County completed to verify Structural foundations, including retaining wall design (if DRC construction was applicable); C) Grading practices; D) Erosion/winterization; E) completed as approved Special problems discovered on-site (i.e., groundwater, expansive/unstable soils, etc.); Slope stability. The investigation shall include collection and analysis of soil samples to identify the presence of any expansive soils or other soil instability. Where such instabilities are observed to be present, the geotechnical investigation shall provide site-specific recommendations for grading and site construction to ensure that adequate soil stability is provided post-construction. Hydrology and Water Quality Mitigation Measure 15a: This project area is located within the Each project Placer County Prior to Permanent and permit area covered by Placer County’s Small Municipal Separate sponsor (Placer Community Improvement Plan operational source Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit (State Water Resources County or individual Development approval control measures are Control Board National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System project applicant) Resource Agency, Prior to issuance of identified on (NPDES)) (NPDES Phase II MS4 Permit). Project-related storm and construction Engineering and certificate of Improvement Plans water discharges are subject to all applicable requirements of said contractors Surveying Division occupancy Permanent and permit. operational source Each project shall implement permanent and operational source control measures are control measures as applicable. Source control measures shall be consistent with the designed for pollutant generating activities or sources consistent identified guidance with recommendations from the California Stormwater Quality documents Association (CASQA) Stormwater BMP Handbook for New Permanent and Development and Redevelopment, or equivalent manual, and shall operational source be shown on the Improvement Plans. control measures are installed during construction
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria The project is also required to implement Low Impact Development Routine maintenance of (LID) standards designed to reduce runoff, treat storm water, and permanent and provide baseline hydromodification management as outlined in the operational source West Placer Storm Water Quality Design Manual. control measures is completed is completed Per the State of California NPDES Phase II MS4 Permit, this by Placer County and project is a Regulated Project that creates and/or replaces 5,000 land lease holders square feet or more of impervious surface. A final Storm Water Quality Plan (SWQP) shall be submitted, either within the final Drainage Report or as a separate document that identifies how this project will meet the Phase II MS4 permit obligations. Site design measures, source control measures, and Low Impact Development (LID) standards, as necessary, shall be incorporated into the design and shown on the Improvement Plans. In addition, per the Phase II MS4 permit, projects creating and/or replacing one acre or more of impervious surface (excepting projects that do not increase impervious surface area over the pre-project condition) are also required to demonstrate hydromodification management of storm water such that post-project runoff is maintained to equal or below pre-project flow rates for the 2 year, 24-hour storm event, generally by way of infiltration, rooftop and impervious area disconnection, bioretention, and other LID measures that result in post-project flows that mimic pre-project conditions. Mitigation Measure 15b: As part of the Improvement Plan Each project Placer County Prior to The Final Drainage submittal process, each project applicant shall provide a final sponsor (Placer Community Improvement Plan Report is prepared in Drainage Report for County review and approval. The final County or individual Development approval conformance with the Drainage Report may require more detail than that provided in the project applicant) Resource Agency, LDM and Placer County preliminary report, and will be reviewed in concert with the Engineering and Storm Water Improvement Plans to confirm conformity between the two. The Surveying Division Management Manual report shall be prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer and shall, at a minimum, include: A written text addressing existing conditions, the effects of the proposed improvements, all appropriate calculations, watershed maps, changes in flows and patterns, and proposed on- and off-site improvements and drainage easements to accommodate flows from this project. The
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria report shall identify water quality protection features and methods to be used during construction, as well as long-term post- construction water quality measures. Each final Drainage Report shall be prepared in conformance with the requirements of Section 5 of the Land Development Manual and the Placer County Storm Water Management Manual that are in effect at the time of improvement plan submittal. Mitigation Measure 15c: Prior to construction commencing, each Each project Placer County As identified for As identified for project applicant for projects disturbing more than 1 acre shall be sponsor for projects Community Mitigation Measure Mitigation Measure 14d required to provide evidence to the County of a WDID number disturbing more than Development 14d above above generated from the State Regional Water Quality Control Board’s 1 acre of land Resource Agency, Stormwater Multiple Application & Reports Tracking System (Placer County or Engineering and (SMARTS). This serves as the RWQCB approval or permit under individual project Surveying Division the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) applicant) and construction storm water quality permit. construction contractors Mitigation Measure 15d: The Improvement Plans for each project Each project Placer County As identified for As identified for shall show water quality treatment facilities/BMPs designed sponsor (Placer Community Mitigation Measure Mitigation Measure 14c according to the guidance of the California Stormwater Quality County or individual Development 14c above above Association’s Stormwater Best Management Practice Handbooks project applicant) Resource Agency, for Construction, for New Development/ Redevelopment, and for Engineering and Industrial and Commercial. Surveying Division Storm drainage from on- and off-site impervious surfaces (including roads) shall be collected and routed through specially designed catch basins, vegetated swales, vaults, infiltration basins, water quality basins, filters, etc. for entrapment of sediment, debris and oils/greases or other identified pollutants, as approved by the County. BMPs shall be designed in accordance with the West Placer Storm Water Quality Design Manual for sizing of permanent post-construction Best Management Practices for stormwater quality protection. No water quality facility construction shall be permitted within any identified wetlands area, floodplain, or right-of- way, except as authorized by project approvals.
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria All permanent BMPs shall be maintained as required to ensure effectiveness. The project applicant shall provide for the establishment of vegetation, where specified, by means of proper irrigation. Proof of on-going maintenance, such as contractual evidence, shall be provided to the County upon request. The project owners/permittees shall provide maintenance of these facilities and annually report a certification of completed maintenance to the County DPWF Stormwater Coordinator, unless, and until, a County Service Area is created and said facilities are accepted by the County for maintenance. Contractual evidence of a monthly parking lot sweeping and vacuuming, and catch basin cleaning program shall be provided to the County upon request. Failure to do so will be grounds for discretionary permit revocation. Prior to Improvement Plan approval, easements shall be created and offered for dedication to the County for maintenance and access to these facilities in anticipation of possible County maintenance. Note: Mitigation Measure 15e does not apply to the Master Plan Update; it is shown in the Health and Human Services portion of this MMRP Mitigation Measure 15f: The Improvement Plan submittal and Each project Placer County Prior to Site-specific water final Drainage Report shall provide details showing that storm sponsor (Placer Community Improvement Plan quality treatment water run-off peak flows and volumes shall be reduced to pre- County or individual Development approval facilities/BMPs are project conditions through the installation of detention/retention project applicant) Resource Agency, Prior to issuance of identified on facilities. Detention/retention facilities shall be designed in and construction Engineering and certificate of Improvement Plans accordance with the requirements of the Placer County contractors Surveying Division occupancy Site-specific water Stormwater Management Manual that are in effect at the time of quality treatment submittal, and to the satisfaction of the County and shall be facilities/BMPs include shown on the Improvement Plans. Maintenance of the specific facilities and detention/retention facilities by the property owner’s BMPs identified and are association, property owner, or entity responsible for project consistent with the maintenance shall be required. No detention/retention facility identified guidance construction shall be permitted within any identified wetlands documents area, floodplain, or right-of-way, except as authorized by project Site-specific water approvals. quality treatment facilities/BMPs are
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Storm drainage from on-site impervious surfaces shall be installed during collected and routed through specially designed catch basins, construction vegetated swales, vaults, infiltration basins, water quality Routine maintenance of basins, filters, and others for entrapment of sediment, debris, site-specific water and oils/greases, or other identified pollutants, as approved by quality treatment the ESD. BMPs shall be designed at a minimum in accordance facilities/BMPs is with the Placer County’s Guidance Document for Volume and completed by Placer Flow-Based Sizing of Permanent Post-Construction Best County and land lease Management Practices for Stormwater Quality Protection. Post- holders development (permanent) BMPs for the project include vegetated swales (TC-30), detention basins (TC-22), and water quality inlets (TC-50). No water quality facility construction shall be permitted within any identified wetlands area, floodplain, or right-of-way, except as authorized by project approvals. All BMPs shall be maintained as required to insure effectiveness. The project applicant shall provide for the establishment of vegetation, where specified, by means of proper irrigation. Proof of ongoing maintenance, such as contractual evidence, shall be provided to ESD upon request. Maintenance of these facilities shall be provided by the project owners/permittees unless, and until, a County Service Area is created and said facilities are accepted by Placer County for maintenance. Prior to Improvement Plan or Final Map approval, easements shall be created and offered for dedication to Placer County for maintenance and access to these facilities in anticipation of possible County maintenance. Hazards and Hazardous Materials Mitigation Measures 16a: Placer County and any future applicant Each project Placer County Prior to issuance of Asbestos and lead for permits to demolish or renovate buildings within the PCGC sponsor for projects Department of a demolition permit inspections are campus shall prepare an Asbestos and Lead Abatement Program that demolish or Environmental Health Prior to issuance of conducted prior to in accordance with the U.S. EPA’s National Emission Standard for renovate existing any building permit demolition or renovation Hazardous Air Pollutants (Asbestos NESHAP) (Title 40 Code of buildings (Placer authorizing Where asbestos and/or Federal Regulations, Subpart M § 61.145). The Asbestos and Lead County or individual renovations to lead is present, an Abatement Program shall include the following requirements: project applicant) existing buildings Asbestos and Lead
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria a. Prior to beginning renovation or demolition, a thorough asbestos and construction Abatement Program is inspection must be conducted by a California Division of contractors prepared by the project Occupational Safety and Health (CAL OSHA) Certified Asbestos sponsor and approved Consultant or a Site Surveillance Technician. by Placer County b. Owners or operators must submit written notification to the Written notification is California Air Resources Board and the U.S. Environmental provided to the Protection Agency at least 10 working days prior to beginning California Air Resources renovation or demolition activity. Board and the U.S. 1. For demolition projects: Written notification is required for all Environmental demolition projects, even if no asbestos is identified in the Protection Agency at inspection. State law prohibits local agencies from issuing least 10 working days demolition permits unless the applicant has demonstrated prior to beginning any exemption or compliance with the notification requirements demolition activity of the Asbestos NESHAP (CA Health and Safety Code § Written notification is 19827.5). provided to the 2. For renovation projects: Written notification is required if the California Air Resources amount of asbestos-containing material that will be disturbed Board and the U.S. during the renovation exceeds 260 linear feet of material or Environmental pipe, 160 square feet of material or other facility components, Protection Agency at or 35 cubic feet of “off facility components” where the length or least 10 working days area could not be measured prior to disturbance. prior to renovation when c. Any regulated asbestos-containing material must be removed required by a CAL OSHA licensed and registered asbestos abatement contractor and disposed of at a landfill approved to receive asbestos-containing waste material. Mitigation Measure 16b: For each individual construction project Each project Placer County Site Mitigation Work Approved Site Mitigation undertaken as part of implementation of the PCGC Master Plan sponsor (Placer Department of Plan is approved Work Plan is Update, the construction manager shall prepare a Site Mitigation County or individual Environmental Health prior to issuance of implemented throughout Work Plan that includes the following requirements and best project applicant) grading and/or construction management practices (BMPs) to be implemented during all site and construction building permits preparation and construction activities: contractors Routine inspections a. Store construction raw materials (e.g., dry materials such as are conducted plaster and cement, pesticides and herbicides, paints, throughout petroleum products, treated lumber) in designated areas that construction
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria are located away from storm drain inlets, drainageways, and canals and are surrounded by earthen berms. b. Train the construction employees working on the site in proper materials handling practices to ensure that, to the maximum extent practicable, those materials that are spread throughout the site are covered with impervious tarps or stored inside buildings. c. Instruct all construction crew members to immediately notify a construction foreperson of any spills of hazardous materials, and the foreperson must take steps to contain the spilled materials. d. Whenever possible, wash out concrete trucks off site in designated areas. When the trucks are washed on site, contain the wash water in a temporary pit adjacent to the construction activity where waste concrete can harden for later removal. Avoid washing fresh concrete from the trucks, unless the runoff is drained to a berm or level area, away from site waterways and storm drain inlets. e. Collect non-hazardous waste construction materials (e.g., wood, paper, plastic, cleared trees and shrubs, building rubble, scrap metal, rubber, glass) and deposit in covered dumpsters at a designated waste storage area on the site. Store recyclable construction materials separately for recycling. Transport all solid waste and recyclable material to the Western Regional Sanitary Landfill and Materials Recovery Facility. f. Store hazardous materials in portable metal sheds with secondary containment. The quantities of these materials stored on site shall reflect the quantities needed for site construction. Apply all fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides following the methods and amounts recommended by the manufacturer. Do not mix hazardous waste with other waste produced on site. Contract with a Certified Waste Collection contractor to collect hazardous wastes for disposal at an approved hazardous waste facility.
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria g. Dispose of waste oil and other equipment maintenance waste in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. h. Any releases of hazardous materials must be immediately reported to the Placer County Environmental Compliance Division of Placer County’s Environmental Management Department and remediated in accordance with Placer County’s requirements. This may include excavating and disposing of contaminated soil. Typically, construction projects require on-site storage of relatively small amounts of hazardous materials, which would also limit the potential impacts from a release of these materials. Mitigation Measures 16c: Each applicant for a demolition permit, Each project Placer County Prior to approval of Phase II Environmental grading permit, and/or building permit that includes an existing or sponsor for project Department of Improvement Plans Site Assessment is prior LUFT shall retain a qualified professional to prepare a Phase sites that include an Environmental Health During construction prepared II Environmental Site Assessment to evaluate the subsurface soil existing or prior Any soil remediation conditions at the project site. This shall include collection and LUFT (Placer actions recommend in analysis of soil and soil vapor. Where contaminated soil is County or individual the Phase II observed, the project applicant shall implement the soil remediation project applicant) Environmental Site actions recommended in the Phase II Environmental Site and construction Assessment are Assessment. These actions are expected to include excavation contractors implemented and proper disposal of any soil that contains contaminants at concentrations over the human health screening levels applicable to the proposed land use for the site. Mitigation Measure 16d: Prior to issuance of a grading permit or Each project Placer County Prior to approval of Soil sampling within approval of Improvement Plans for construction of the Multifamily sponsor for projects Department of Improvement Plans Ophir Canal and Residential project or any of the mixed use projects adjacent to the adjacent to Ophir Environmental Health During construction laboratory analysis is segment of the Ophir canal south of Willow Creek Drive, Placer Canal (Placer completed County or the private applicant for development shall retain a County or individual Remediation or qualified professional to conduct sampling of shallow soil and/or project applicant) stabilization measures sediment within the canal and to complete laboratory analysis of are implemented to the sampled materials to determine whether mercury is present in ensure that construction the soil and/or sediment at levels that would present a potential workers and the future health hazard and to undertake remediation or stabilization onsite population is not
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria measures to ensure that construction workers and the future onsite exposed to mercury at population is not exposed to mercury at levels that exceed the levels that exceed the applicable human health screening levels. applicable human health screening levels Mitigation Measures 16e: Prior to issuance of a permit for Placer County Placer County Prior to approval of Inspection of the three demolition of buildings 107, 108, and/or 109, Placer County shall Department of Improvement Plans transformers and retain a qualified professional to inspect the three transformers Environmental Health During construction surrounding soil is within the project site and the soil surrounding them to identify any completed transformer leakage or soil staining. Where leakage or soil staining Soil sampling and is observed, additional soil sampling and laboratory analysis shall laboratory analysis is be completed to identify the concentrations of PCBs. Any soil that completed where any contains PCBs at concentrations over applicable human health leakage or soil staining screening levels shall be excavated, removed from the PCGC is observed campus, and disposed of in accordance with applicable Soil that contains regulations. PCBs at concentrations over applicable human health screening levels is excavated and disposed of Utilities and Service Systems Mitigation Measure 18a: The County shall develop and implement Placer County Placer County Prior to approval of Improvements to the an off-site mitigation program that will replace and/or rehabilitate Department of Public Improvement Plans DeWitt Trunk line sewer infrastructure in order to reduce inflow and infiltration in Works, Environmental for the Health and sufficient to create areas tributary to the DeWitt trunk line within Sewer Maintenance Engineering Division Human Services capacity within the District No. 1. The off-site mitigation program will create capacity building existing system within the existing system equivalent to the project’s peak wet Prior to issuance of equivalent to the weather flows. The off-site mitigation program shall consist of certificate of project’s peak wet upsizing of the DeWitt Trunk line as identified in Table 5-2 of the occupancy for the weather flows are North Auburn DeWitt Trunk Sewer Capacity Evaluation Report. Health and Human identified prior to The off-site mitigation program shall be coordinated, reviewed, and Services building approval of approved by the Department of Public Works, Environmental Improvement Plans Engineering Division prior to or concurrent with the Improvement Construction of the Plan approval for the Health and Human Services building. The on- identified improvements
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PCGC Master Plan Update Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria site development project sewer improvements shall not be is complete prior to accepted as complete by the County until the County accepts the issuance of certificate of off-site sewer mitigation program improvements, which may be occupancy constructed by others, as complete.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BUILDING MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
This section of the MMRP lists the mitigation measures applicable to the Health and Human Services building.
Health and Human Services Building Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Biological Resources Mitigation Measure 7a: All construction workers involved in vegetation Placer County Placer County Training conducted Training presented by removal, clearing, and earthmoving activities shall receive worker Department of Public Community prior to any qualified biologist environmental awareness program training conducted by a qualified Works, Facility Development vegetation removal, Training materials are biologist. Worker environmental awareness program training may also Services Division Resource Agency, clearing, or grading reviewed and be conducted through a video created by a qualified biologist (project sponsor) Planning Services No more than 72 approved by Placer specifically for this project. Worker environmental awareness program and construction Division hours following County prior to training shall instruct workers to be familiar with special-status species contractors completion of the training potentially present in the project area and discuss the nature and worker Project purpose of protective measures, including best management practices environmental applicant/contractor and other required mitigation measures. Personnel shall be instructed awareness training, provides the County to avoid wetlands and waters on the project site that will be fenced prior the project with a schedule for to construction (as discussed in Mitigation Measure 7h), other than applicant/contractor worker environmental where impacts have been authorized, and to prevent spills, and shall be shall submit awareness training. given contact information for the qualified biologist. A handout will be training attendance Attendance logs are prepared that includes information on sensitive biological resources logs to the County submitted to Placer occurring or potentially occurring on the site, as well as contact County information for the project biologist.
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Health and Human Services Building Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Mitigation Measure 7b: Should construction begin during the bird Placer County Placer County No sooner than 14 Preconstruction breeding season (February 1 through August 31), a pre-construction Department of Public Community days prior to any surveys are conducted nesting bird survey shall be performed no sooner than 14 days prior to Works, Facility Development groundbreaking when construction any groundbreaking activities or tree removal to determine if there are Services Division Resource Agency, activities or tree activities begin any active nests within the project area (including a 200-foot buffer for (project sponsor) Planning Services removal that occurs anytime between raptors). If the construction site remains inactive for more than 1 month and construction Division between February February 1 and during the breeding season and construction would resume during the contractors 1 and August 31 August 31 of each breeding season, another pre-construction nesting bird survey shall be year performed no sooner than 14 days prior to reactivation of construction No-disturbance buffer activities on site. If any active nests are observed during surveys, an zones around active avoidance buffer shall be determined and flagged by the qualified nests are determined biologist in consultation with CDFW, if warranted, based on species, by a qualified biologist location, and planned construction activity. These nests shall be in consultation with avoided until the chicks have fledged and the nests are no longer CDFW active, as determined by the qualified biologist. Avoidance could consist No–disturbance buffer of delaying construction in proximity to the nest during the nesting zones are maintained season, or creating a buffer zone between the nest and the activity. until the subject nests Project activities shall be confined to daylight hours to prevent impacts are no longer active, to foraging nocturnal avian species. as determined by a qualified biologist Mitigation Measure 7c: No sooner than 30 days prior to building Placer County Placer County Surveys are Pre-disturbance demolition, a pre-construction roosting bat survey shall be performed by Department of Public Community completed no surveys are completed a qualified biologist (i.e., a biologist with several years’ experience Works, Facility Development sooner than 30 Consultation with performing roosting bat surveys, capable of identifying signs of roosting Services Division Resource Agency, days prior to CDFW is completed such as urine stains and guano piles) to determine if roosting bats or (project sponsor) Planning Services demolition or tree and an exclusion plan maternity colonies exist in any of the structures within the project area. and construction Division removal for each is implemented if If any active roosts are observed, consultation with the California contractors construction phase roosting bats and/or Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) shall be sought to potentially Where an maternity colonies are develop an exclusion plan under the direction of CDFW. If maternity exclusion plan is identified in areas roosts are observed, demolition shall be postponed until the maternity needed, the plan in subject to tree colonies have dispersed, usually between late August and the end of implemented prior removal and/or September. Project activities shall be confined to daylight hours to to demolition demolition prevent impacts to foraging bats. and/or tree removal
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Health and Human Services Building Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Throughout all Construction activities construction are limited to daylight phases, hours construction activities are limited to daylight hours Mitigation Measure 7d: Prior to issuance of a grading permit or Placer County Placer County Prior to Protocol-level approval of Improvement Plans for any activities within seasonal Department of Public Community Improvement Plan branchiopod survey is wetlands 02, 03, 04, or 05, a protocol-level vernal pool branchiopod Works, Facility Development approval or completed or survey shall be performed by a qualified biologist (i.e., a biologist with Services Division Resource Agency, issuance of grading presence is assumed several years’ experience performing vernal pool surveys, capable of (project sponsor) Planning Services permits for If vernal pool fairy identifying signs of vernal pool fairy shrimp and/or vernal pool tadpole Division activities within shrimp and/or vernal shrimp activity) to determine if vernal pool fairy shrimp and/or vernal seasonal wetlands pool tadpole shrimp pool tadpole shrimp are present on the project site. Alternatively, 02, 03, 04, or 05. are identified or presence can be assumed. Where vernal pool fairy shrimp and/or assumed present, vernal pool tadpole shrimp presence is identified or assumed, project sponsor compensation for the loss of habitat for these species shall be provided provides evidence of at a ratio of 3 acres for every 1 acre affected (3:1). This ratio shall payment for include creation of 1 acre of vernal pool habitat for every 1 acre impacts compensatory (1:1), and preservation of 2 acres of vernal pools for every 1 acre mitigation impacted (2:1), as described in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) programmatic biological opinion issued to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for small impacts to listed branchiopods (USFWS 1996). Mitigation for impacts to listed branchiopods shall be implemented according to one of the following three options, to be determined and completed prior to impact: participation in a USFWS approved mitigation bank, off-site mitigation at a non-bank location approved by USFWS and subject to preservation in perpetuity such as through a conservation easement, or contribution to the USFWS Species Fund. In the event that protocol-level surveys demonstrate the absence of listed vernal pool branchiopods, mitigation shall not be required.
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Health and Human Services Building Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Mitigation Measure 7g: A Clean Water Act Section 404 permit and Section Placer County Placer County Prior to The project sponsor 401 Water Quality Certification shall be acquired prior to issuance of a Department of Public Community Improvement Plan shall provide evidence grading permit or approval of improvement plans for any proposed activities Works, Facility Development approval or of compliance with that will result in fill or discharges within jurisdictional wetlands. Services Division Resource Agency, issuance of grading mitigation (project sponsor) Planning Services permits for any requirements specified To compensate for the loss of jurisdictional wetlands or waters of the U.S. Division project that affects in the Section 404 that are not exempt from mitigation under the Clean Water Act, the County jurisdictional permit, as approved of Placer (County) or individual project applicant shall (1) restore and/or wetlands by the Corps create wetlands on site; (2) create wetlands at an off-site location acceptable to the resource agencies; (3) purchase compensatory mitigation credits at an agency-approved mitigation bank; or (4) a combination of 1, 2, or 3. The County or individual project applicant shall develop the mitigation approach in conjunction with the resource agencies during the permitting process. The mitigation requirements shall be in compliance with federal and state Clean Water Act laws, and the Placer County General Plan “no net loss” of wetlands policy (Policy 6.B.1). The final mitigation ratios, design, and implementation shall comply with the terms and conditions of the Section 404 permit issued by the Sacramento District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Section 401 Water Quality Certification and Waste Discharge Requirements issued by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Mitigation Measure 7h: Installation of silt fencing shall be required for Placer County Placer County Silt fencing Boundaries of any construction activity that occurs within 100 feet of a seasonal Department of Public Community locations and wetlands and wetland or detention basin, other than where direct impacts have been Works, Facility Development specifications to be detention basins are authorized through permits obtained from the U.S. Army Corps of Services Division Resource Agency; included on grading shown on grading and Engineers. Grading and improvement plans for construction of each (project sponsor) Planning Services and improvement improvement plans individual project shall indicate the jurisdictional boundaries of any and construction Division; Placer plans prior to their Silt fencing is installed wetland or waters of the U.S. feature, and shall delineate all contractors County Community approval. at least 25 feet from construction activity areas for the individual project. Silt fencing shall be Development Silt fencing to be the boundary of any installed at least 25 feet from the boundary of any wetland that is not Resource Agency; installed and wetlands within 100 approved for direct impacts. All equipment and vehicles shall be staged Engineering and inspected by the feet of construction outside of waterways. Spill kits shall be available on site to crews Surveying Division County prior to activities where direct working within the construction area, and any spills shall be cleaned up commencement of impacts have not be immediately. Silt fencing or fiber rolls (i.e., straw wattles) shall be construction authorized installed on slopes adjacent to areas where trenching could cause
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Health and Human Services Building Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria erosion into nearby waterways, or where construction occurs within 25 Silt fencing is feet of wetlands or waters of the U.S. The County of Placer shall maintained throughout inspect the silt fence and/or fiber rolls prior to commencement of construction activities construction activities for each individual project. within 100 feet of protected wetlands Cultural Resources Mitigation Measure 8b: Tribal Cultural Resource Awareness Training: Placer County Placer County Training is Training is Prior to initiation of construction, all construction crew members, Department of Public Community completed prior to presented by consultants, and other personnel involved in project implementation Works, Facility Development initiation of qualified cultural shall receive project-specific Tribal Cultural Resource (TCR) awareness Services Division Resource Agency; construction resource specialists training. The training shall be conducted in coordination with qualified (project sponsor) Planning Services Prior to issuance of cultural resource specialists and representatives from culturally- and construction Division grading or building affiliated Native American Tribes. The training will emphasize the contractors permits, the project requirement for confidentiality and culturally-appropriate, respectful applicant/contractor treatment of any find of significance to culturally-affiliated Native shall submit training Americans Tribes. materials to the As a component of the training, a brochure will be distributed to all County for review personnel associated with project implementation. At a minimum the Prior to issuance of brochure shall discuss the following topics in clear and straightforward grading or building language: permits, the project applicant/contractor Field indicators of potential archaeological or cultural resources shall provide the (i.e., what to look for; for example: archaeological artifacts, exotic or County with a non-native rock, unusually large amounts of shell or bone, schedule for Tribal significant soil color variation, etc.) Cultural Resource Regulations governing archaeological resources and tribal cultural Awareness Training resources for all construction Consequences of disregarding or violating laws protecting workers archaeological or tribal cultural resources No more than 72 Steps to take if a worker encounters a possible resource hours following completion of the The training shall include project-specific guidance for on-site personnel Tribal Cultural including agreed upon protocols for resource avoidance, when to stop Resource Awareness work, and who to contact if potential archaeological resources or TCRs Training, the project
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Health and Human Services Building Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria are identified. The training shall also direct work to stop, and contact applicant/contractor with the County Coroner and the Native American Heritage shall submit training Commission (NAHC) to occur immediately, in the event that potential attendance logs to the human remains are identified. NAHC will assign a Most Likely County Descendant if the remains are determined by the Coroner to be Native American in origin. Mitigation Measure 8c: Inadvertent Discoveries: If potential Native Placer County Placer County Throughout all Construction contracts American prehistoric, historic, archaeological or cultural resources Department of Public Community construction include notes including midden soil, artifacts, chipped stone, exotic rock (non-native), Works, Facility Development activities regarding Inadvertent or unusual amounts of baked clay, shell or bone are uncovered during Services Division Resource Agency; Discovery protocols any on-site construction activities, all work must immediately stop within (project sponsor) Planning Services All work within 100 100 feet of the find. Following discovery, a professional archaeologist and construction Division feet of any potential shall be retained to evaluate the significance of the deposit, and the contractors Native American Placer County Department of Public Works and Facilities, the resource discovery is Department of Museums, and Native American representatives from halted culturally affiliated Native American Tribes will make recommendations Any potential Native for further evaluation and treatment, as appropriate. In the event that American resource the resource is found to be ineligible for inclusion in the California discovery is Register of Historical Resources, the culturally affiliated Native investigated by a American Tribe shall be notified. Culturally appropriate treatment and qualified archeologist disposition shall be determined following coordination with the culturally and a treatment plan affiliated Native American Tribe. Culturally appropriate treatment may is developed and be, but is not limited to, processing materials in a lab for reburial, implemented minimizing handling of cultural objects, leaving objects in place within the landscape, and returning objects to a location within the project area where they will not be subject to future impacts. UAIC does not consider curation of TCRs to be appropriate or respectful and requests that materials not be permanently curated, unless requested by the Tribe. If articulated or disarticulated human remains are discovered during construction activities, the County Coroner and Native American Heritage Commission shall be contacted immediately. Upon determination by the County Coroner that the find is Native American in origin, the Native American Heritage Commission will assign the Most Likely Descendent who will work with the project proponent to define appropriate treatment and disposition of the burial(s). Following a
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Health and Human Services Building Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria review of the find and consultation as noted above, the authority to proceed may be accompanied by the addition of development requirements or special conditions which may provide for protection of the site and/or additional measures necessary to address the unique or sensitive nature of the site. Work in the area of the cultural resource discovery may only proceed after authorization is granted by the Placer County Department of Public Works and Facilities following coordination with tribal representatives and cultural resource experts, if necessary and as appropriate. Mitigation Measure 8d: Post-Ground Disturbance Site Visit: The Placer County Placer County Sponsor and/or Notification of the start applicant shall notify the CEQA lead agency a minimum of seven days Department of Public Community contractor notifies of ground disturbance prior to initiation of ground disturbance to allow the agency time to Works, Facility Development County a minimum is provided notify culturally-affiliated tribes. Tribal representatives from culturally- Services Division Resource Agency; of seven days prior Tribal representatives affiliated tribes shall be allowed access to the project site within the first (project sponsor) Planning Services to initiation of are allowed access five days of ground-breaking activity to inspect soil piles, trenches, or and construction Division ground during the first five other disturbed areas. If potential Native American prehistoric, historic, contractors disturbance. days archaeological or cultural resources including midden soil, artifacts, Access for tribal Any finds are chipped stone, exotic rock (non-native), or unusual amounts of baked representatives is investigated by a clay, shell or bone are identified during this initial post-ground allowed during the qualified archaeologist disturbance inspection the following actions shall be taken: first five days of and tribal Work shall be suspended within 100 feet of the find, and the project ground-breaking representative applicant shall immediately notify the CEQA lead agency representative. activity A written report that The project applicant shall coordinate any subsequent investigation of the includes management site with a qualified archaeologist approved by the Placer County recommendations is Department of Public Works and Facilities and a tribal representative from submitted for any the culturally-affiliated tribe(s). The archaeologist shall coordinate with the significant finds culturally-affiliated tribe(s) to allow for proper management A site meeting of recommendations should potential impacts to the resources be found by construction personnel the CEQA lead agency representative to be significant. is held if any A site meeting of construction personnel shall be held in order to significant finds are afford the tribal representative the opportunity to provide TCR identified awareness information.
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Health and Human Services Building Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria A written report detailing the site assessment, coordination activities, and management recommendations shall be provided to the CEQA lead agency representative by the qualified archaeologist. Possible management recommendations for historical, unique archaeological or TCRs could include resource avoidance, preservation in place, reburial on-site, or other measures deemed acceptable by the applicant, the County, and the tribal representative from the culturally-affiliated tribe(s). The contractor shall implement any measures deemed by CEQA lead agency staff to be necessary and feasible to avoid or minimize significant effects to the TCR, including the use of a Native American Monitor whenever work is occurring within 100 feet of the find. Mitigation Measure 8e: Native American Monitors: To facilitate Placer County Placer County Throughout all Project sponsor and identification of potential archaeological resources and/or Tribal Cultural Department of Public Community ground-disturbing construction Resources (TCRs) at the earliest possible time during project-related Works, Facility Development activities in those contractors provide earth-disturbing activities, the project proponent and/or their construction Services Division Resource Agency; areas of the project access for periodic contractor(s) shall accommodate periodic monitoring by one Native (project sponsor) Planning Services site that have been Native American American Monitor from the culturally-affiliated Native American Tribe in and construction Division previously monitoring in those those areas of the campus that have been previously undeveloped. contractors undeveloped areas of the campus Monitoring will occur on the construction site periodically (as often as that have been weekly) for spot checks of construction activities. Much of the Placer previously County Government Center campus has been subjected to heavy undeveloped disturbance including subsurface disturbance; therefore, this spot-check Work within 100 feet monitoring shall be limited to those areas of the site that have been of identified cultural previously undeveloped. The monitoring shall occur only during ground- resources is stopped, disturbing activities including vegetation clearing, grubbing, and stripping diverted or slowed if or other earth-moving/disturbing activities such as grading or excavation. requested by Native The Native American monitor shall make these periodic spot checks as American monitors or deemed necessary to minimize the potential for destruction of or damage their representatives to previously undiscovered resources, and to ensure respectful treatment and a management and disposition of unearthed/displaced resources. If initial monitoring and/or treatment plan efforts suggest that resources are unlikely to be identified on a given site, is prepared and Native American monitoring shall be suspended, following agreement by implemented the UAIC and the County, and the Inadvertent Discoveries mitigation measure shall provide necessary protection in the event of unanticipated
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Health and Human Services Building Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria resources. Native American monitors or their representatives shall have the authority to request that work be temporarily stopped, diverted, or slowed within 100 feet of identified cultural resources. The Native American monitor or representative shall recommend appropriate treatment and final disposition of Tribal Cultural Resources. Transportation and Circulation Mitigation Measure 10a: Prior to issuance of a building permit for the Placer County Placer County Prior to issuance of Placer County Health and Human Services building, Placer County shall work with Department of a building permit coordinates with Caltrans to optimize the signal timings at the SR 49/Bell Road Public Works and for the Health and Caltrans regarding intersection to provide additional green time to the northbound and Placer County Human Services signal timing southbound through, southbound left-turn, and westbound through Community building optimization at the SR movements sufficient to improve operations to LOS D during the AM Development 49/Bell Road peak hour. Resource Agency intersection Mitigation Measure 10b: Prior to issuance of the first building permits Placer County Placer County Prior to issuance of Placer County for implementation of the PCGC Master Plan Update, Placer County Department of a building permits coordinates with shall work with Caltrans to optimize the signal timings at the SR Public Works and for the Health and Caltrans regarding 49/Kemper Road/New Airport Road intersection to provide additional Placer County Human Services signal timing green time to the northbound and southbound through movements Community building optimization at the SR sufficient to improve operations to LOS D. Development 49/Kemper Road/New Resource Agency Airport Road intersection Mitigation Measure 10c: Prior to issuance of a building permit for the Placer County Placer County Prior to issuance of Placer County Health and Human Services building, Placer County shall work with Department of a building permit coordinates with Caltrans to optimize the signal timings at the SR 49/Luther Road Public Works and for the Health and Caltrans regarding intersection to provide additional green time to the northbound and Placer County Human Services signal timing southbound through movements sufficient to improve operations to Community building optimization at the SR LOS C during the AM and PM peak hours. Development 49/Luther Road Resource Agency intersection
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Health and Human Services Building Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Mitigation Measure 10d: Prior to the approval of Improvement Plans Placer County Placer County Prior to The third northbound for any individual project other than the Multifamily Residential project Department of Improvement Plan lane on SR 49 undertaken in implementation of the PCGC Master Plan Update, Placer Public Works and approval for the between Bell Road County shall either require the project proponent (including the County Placer County Health and Human and north of Education for a County-sponsored project) to construct a third northbound lane on Community Services building Street is fully funded SR 49 from Bell Road to north of Education Street or to post a security Development unless and until a and/or constructed for the improvements if at the time of Improvement Plan approval, the Resource Agency third northbound Auburn Creekside Center project is determined to be active and lane on SR 49 progressing with their frontage improvements. between Bell Road and north of Education Street is fully funded or constructed Mitigation Measure 10e: Prior to the approval of Improvement Plans or Placer County Placer County Construction Traffic The TMP is adopted issuance of any grading or building permits, whichever comes first, the Department of Public Community Management Plan and implemented project applicant for each future construction project undertaken in Works, Facility Development approved prior to implementation of the PCGC Master Plan Update shall prepare a Services Division Resource Agency; Improvement Plan Construction Traffic Management Plan (TMP) to the satisfaction of the (project sponsor) Engineering and approval Placer County Department of Public Works and Facilities and CDRA and construction Surveying; and Construction Traffic Engineering and/ Surveying Division. contractors Placer County Management Plan Department of The Construction TMP shall include, but not be limited to, items such as: implemented Public Works during all approved truck circulation routes/patterns; construction monitoring for roadbed damage and timing for completing repairs; preservation of safe and convenient passage for bicyclists and pedestrians through/around construction areas; methods for partial (i.e., single lane)/complete street closures (e.g., timing, signage, location and duration restrictions), if necessary; identification of detour routes for roadways subject to partial/complete street closures criteria for use of flaggers and other traffic controls; provide a point of contact for nearby residents to obtain construction information and have questions answered.
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Health and Human Services Building Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria The Construction TMP should be developed such that the following performance standards are achieved throughout project construction. 1. Construction traffic should be minimized during a.m. and p.m. peak periods in which the street traffic on Bell Road and SR 49 is at its highest. 2. Any construction-related partial/complete closures of Bell Road should occur during off-peak periods and be accompanied with appropriate construction signage including detour routing. 3. Detour routing should be limited to County-maintained collector and arterial roadways 4. Roadways, sidewalks, crosswalks, and bicycle facilities shall be maintained clear of debris (e.g., rocks) that could otherwise impede travel and impact public safety Mitigation Measure 10g: Prior to issuance of building permits for any Placer County Placer County Prior to issuance of Fair share contribution individual project undertaken in implementation of the PCGC Master Department of a building permit is made Plan Update, Placer County and applicants for private development Public Works and for the Health and within the PCGC Master Plan Update shall contribute a fair share Facilities; Placer Human Services amount towards widening the Richardson Drive/Bell Road intersection County Community building to provide a northbound right-turn pocket consistent with the Development Auburn/Bowman CIP. Resource Agency; Engineering and Surveying Division Mitigation Measure 10i: Prior to issuance of building permits for any Placer County Placer County Prior to building Fair share contribution individual project undertaken in implementation of the PCGC Master Department of Public Department of permit issuance towards widening of Plan Update, Placer County and applicants for private development Works, Facility Public Works; the SR 49/Bell Road within the PCGC Master Plan Update shall contribute a fair share Services Division Placer County intersection to amount towards widening of the SR 49/Bell Road intersection, (project sponsor) Community accommodate a third consistent with the Auburn/Bowman CIP, to accommodate a third Development southbound through southbound through lane, a third southbound receiving lane, and a Resource Agency; lane, a third northbound right-turn lane. This includes extending the existing third Engineering and southbound receiving southbound lane that begins just south of Bell Road north to Bell Road. Surveying Division lane, and a northbound right-turn lane.
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Health and Human Services Building Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Mitigation Measure 10j: Placer County shall incorporate Placer County Placer County Transportation Transportation Transportation Demand Management strategies as consistent with the Department of Public Department of Demand Demand Management Placer County Trip Reduction Ordinance. These may include Works, Facility Public Works Management strategies are defined alternative work schedules and telecommuting, vanpool/shuttle, ride Services Division strategies are and implemented share programs, and bike share programs. The County shall monitor (project sponsor) implemented within throughout the life of the average vehicle ridership for County staff within the PCGC. In years the first year of the project where the average vehicle ridership is less than 1.4 passengers per occupation of the Annual monitoring and vehicle, the County shall prepare an annual report and strategy Health and Human reporting consistent statement to support implementation of additional Transportation Services building with the Trip Demand Management strategies. Reduction Ordinance. Mitigation Measure 10l: Placer County shall implement signal timing Placer County Placer County PM peak hour LOS Placer County optimization at the Bell Road/Quartz Drive intersection to provide Department of is evaluated prior to completes signal additional green time to the eastbound through, westbound through, Public Works; approval of timing optimization for and southbound movements sufficient to improve operations to LOS D Placer County improvement plans the Bell Road/Quartz during the PM peak hour. Community Signal optimization Drive intersection Development is completed when Resource Agency the PM peak hour LOS exceeds D Mitigation Measure 10n: Placer County shall coordinate with Caltrans Placer County Placer County At least once every Placer County to optimize the signal timing at the SR 49/Luther Road intersection to Department of two years coordinates with provide additional green time to the northbound and southbound Public Works and Caltrans regarding through, southbound left-turn, and westbound right-turn movements Facilities signal timing sufficient to improve operations to LOS C during the AM peak hour and optimization at the SR LOS D during the PM peak hour. 49/Luther Road intersection Mitigation Measure 10o: Placer County shall coordinate with Caltrans Placer County Placer County At least once every Placer County to explore options to optimize the signal timings at the SR 49/Kemper Department of two years coordinates with Road/New Airport Road intersection to provide additional green time to Public Works Caltrans regarding the northbound left-turn and southbound through movements sufficient signal timing to restore delay to cumulative no project conditions. optimization at the SR 49/Kemper Road/New Airport Road intersection
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Health and Human Services Building Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Note: There are no significant noise impacts or mitigation measures associated with the Health and Human Services building Note: There are no significant air quality impacts or mitigation measures associated with the Health and Human Services building Geology and Soils Mitigation Measure 14a: For each individual construction project within Placer County Placer County Prior to Improvement Plan the PCGC Master Plan Update planning area, the County or private Department of Public Community Improvement Plan meets the project applicant shall prepare and submit Improvement Plans, Works, Facility Development approval requirements of the specifications, and cost estimates (per the requirements of Section II of Services Division Resource Agency, LDM the Land Development Manual that are in effect at the time of submittal) (project sponsor) Engineering and to the County for review and approval of each project phase. The plans Surveying Division shall show all physical improvements as required by the conditions for the project, as well as pertinent topographical features, both on and off site. All existing and proposed utilities and easements, on site and adjacent to the project, which may be affected by planned construction, shall be shown on the plans. All landscaping and irrigation facilities within the public right-of-way (or public easements), or landscaping within sight distance areas at intersections, shall be included in the Improvement Plans. The applicant shall pay plan check and inspection fees and Placer County Fire Department improvement plan review and inspection fees, if applicable, with the first Improvement Plan submittal. (NOTE: Prior to plan approval, all applicable recording and reproduction cost shall be paid.) The cost of the above-noted landscape and irrigation facilities shall be included in the estimates used to determine these fees. It is the applicant’s responsibility to obtain all required agency signatures on the plans and to secure department approvals. If the Design/Site Review process and/or Development Review Committee (DRC) review is required as a condition of approval for the project, said review process shall be completed prior to submittal of Improvement Plans. Record drawings shall be prepared and signed by a California Registered Civil Engineer, at the applicant’s expense, and shall be submitted to the County in both hard copy and electronic versions in a format to be approved by the County prior to acceptance by the County of site improvements.
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Health and Human Services Building Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Any Building Permits associated with this project shall not be issued until, at a minimum, the Improvement Plans are approved by the County. Mitigation Measure 14b: The Improvement Plans shall show all proposed Placer County Placer County Prior to Cut slopes are at a grading, drainage improvements, vegetation and tree removal, and all work Department of Public Community Improvement Plan maximum slope of 2:1 shall conform to provisions of the County Grading Ordinance (Ref. Article Works, Facility Development approval unless otherwise 15.48, Placer County Code) that are in effect at the time of submittal. No Services Division Resource Agency, approved grading, clearing, or tree disturbance shall occur until the Improvement (project sponsor) Engineering and All disturbed areas are Plans are approved and all temporary construction fencing has been and construction Surveying Division; revegetated installed and inspected by a member of the Development Review contractors and Placer County Winterization is Committee (DRC). All cut/fill slopes shall be at a maximum of 2:1 DRC completed and all (horizontal: vertical) unless a soils report supports a steeper slope and the erosion control County concurs with said recommendation. measures are The applicant shall revegetate all disturbed areas. Revegetation, maintained over winter undertaken from April 1 to October 1, shall include regular watering Letter of credit or cash to ensure adequate growth. A winterization plan shall be provided deposit is submitted with project Improvement Plans. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure proper installation and maintenance of erosion control/winterization before, during, and after project construction. Soil stockpiling or borrow areas shall have proper erosion control measures applied for the duration of the construction, as specified in the Improvement Plans. The applicant shall provide erosion control where roadside drainage is off of the pavement, to the satisfaction of the County. The applicant shall submit to County a letter of credit or cash deposit in the amount of 110% of an approved engineer’s estimate for winterization and permanent erosion control work prior to Improvement Plan approval, to guarantee protection against erosion and improper grading practices. One year after the County’s acceptance of improvements as complete, if there are no erosion or runoff issues to be corrected, unused portions of said deposit shall be refunded to the project applicant or authorized agent.
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Health and Human Services Building Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria If at any time during construction, a field review by County personnel indicates a significant deviation from the proposed grading shown on the Improvement Plans, specifically with regard to slope heights, slope ratios, erosion control, winterization, tree disturbance, and/or pad elevations and configurations, the plans shall be reviewed by the DRC for a determination of substantial conformance to the project approvals prior to any further work proceeding. Failure of the DRC to make a determination of substantial conformance may serve as grounds for the revocation/modification of the project approval by the appropriate hearing body. Mitigation Measure 14c: The Improvement Plans shall show water Placer County Placer County Prior to Site-specific water quality treatment facilities/Best Management Practices (BMPs) Department of Public Community Improvement Plan quality treatment designed according to the guidance of the California Stormwater Works, Facility Development approval, County to facilities/BMPs are Quality Association Stormwater Best Management Practice Handbooks Services Division Resource Agency, confirm BMPs are identified on for Construction, for New Development/Redevelopment, and for (project sponsor) Engineering and correctly shown on Improvement Plans Industrial and Commercial (or other similar source as approved by the and construction Surveying Division the Improvement and are consistent County. contractors Plans with the stormwater management Construction (temporary) BMPs for the proposed project shall include, Prior to acceptance requirements in the but are not limited to: hydroseeding, straw mulch, velocity dissipation of subdivision PCGC Master Plan devices, silt fencing, fiber rolls, storm drain inlet protection, wind improvements Update erosion control, and stabilized construction entrances. and/or issuance of certificates of Site-specific water occupancy, County quality treatment to verify BMPs facilities/BMPs are were constructed installed during correctly construction Mitigation Measure 14d: Prior to construction commencing, the Placer County Placer County Prior to Project applicant applicant shall provide evidence to the County of a Waste Discharge Department of Public Community commencement of submits evidence of a Identification (WDID) number generated from the State Regional Water Works, Facility Development construction WDID number issued Quality Control Board’s Stormwater Multiple Application & Reports Services Division Resource Agency, for the project Tracking System (SMARTS). This serves as the Regional Water (project sponsor) Engineering and Quality Control Board approval or permit under the National Pollutant and construction Surveying Division; Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) construction stormwater quality contractors and Placer County permit. DRC
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Health and Human Services Building Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Mitigation Measure 14e: The Improvement Plan(s) shall identify the Placer County Placer County Prior to Locations of vehicle stockpiling and/or vehicle staging areas with locations as far as Department of Public Community Improvement Plan and material storage practical from existing dwellings and protected resources in the area. Works, Facility Development approval are identified on Services Division Resource Agency, improvement plans (project sponsor) Engineering and Vehicle and material and construction Surveying Division storage is located as contractors far as possible from existing dwellings and protected resources Mitigation Measure 14f: The Improvement Plan submittal for each Placer County Placer County Prior to A final geotechnical individual construction project within the PCGC Master Plan Department of Public Community Improvement Plan engineering report is Update, shall include a final geotechnical engineering report Works, Facility Development approval submitted and all produced by the project proponent’s qualified California Registered Services Division Resource Agency, Prior to issuance of recommendations of Civil or Geotechnical Engineer for County review and approval. The (project sponsor) Engineering and certificate of the report are report shall address and make recommendations on the following: and construction Surveying Division; occupancy implemented A) Road, pavement, and parking area design; B) Structural contractors and Placer County Final site-inspection foundations, including retaining wall design (if applicable); C) DRC completed to verify Grading practices; D) Erosion/winterization; E) Special problems construction was discovered on-site (i.e., groundwater, expansive/unstable soils, completed as etc.); Slope stability. The investigation shall include collection and approved analysis of soil samples to identify the presence of any expansive soils or other soil instability. Where such instabilities are observed to be present, the geotechnical investigation shall provide site- specific recommendations for grading and site construction to ensure that adequate soil stability is provided post-construction. Hydrology and Water Quality Mitigation Measure 15a: This project area is located within the permit Placer County Placer County Prior to Permanent and area covered by Placer County’s Small Municipal Separate Storm Department of Public Community Improvement Plan operational source Sewer System (MS4) Permit (State Water Resources Control Board Works, Facility Development approval control measures National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)) (NPDES Services Division Resource Agency, Prior to issuance of are identified on Phase II MS4 Permit). Project-related storm water discharges are (project sponsor) Engineering and certificate of Improvement Plans subject to all applicable requirements of said permit. and construction Surveying Division occupancy Permanent and contractors operational source
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Health and Human Services Building Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Each project shall implement permanent and operational source control control measures are measures as applicable. Source control measures shall be designed for consistent with the pollutant generating activities or sources consistent with recommendations identified guidance from the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) Stormwater documents BMP Handbook for New Development and Redevelopment, or equivalent Permanent and manual, and shall be shown on the Improvement Plans. operational source The project is also required to implement Low Impact Development control measures are (LID) standards designed to reduce runoff, treat storm water, and installed during provide baseline hydromodification management as outlined in the construction West Placer Storm Water Quality Design Manual. Routine maintenance of permanent and Per the State of California NPDES Phase II MS4 Permit, this project is operational source a Regulated Project that creates and/or replaces 5,000 square feet or control measures is more of impervious surface. A final Storm Water Quality Plan (SWQP) completed is shall be submitted, either within the final Drainage Report or as a completed by Placer separate document that identifies how this project will meet the Phase II County and land lease MS4 permit obligations. Site design measures, source control holders measures, and Low Impact Development (LID) standards, as necessary, shall be incorporated into the design and shown on the Improvement Plans. In addition, per the Phase II MS4 permit, projects creating and/or replacing one acre or more of impervious surface (excepting projects that do not increase impervious surface area over the pre-project condition) are also required to demonstrate hydromodification management of storm water such that post-project runoff is maintained to equal or below pre-project flow rates for the 2 year, 24-hour storm event, generally by way of infiltration, rooftop and impervious area disconnection, bioretention, and other LID measures that result in post-project flows that mimic pre-project conditions. Mitigation Measure 15b: As part of the Improvement Plan submittal Placer County Placer County Prior to The Final Drainage process, each project applicant shall provide a final Drainage Report for Department of Public Community Improvement Plan Report is prepared in County review and approval. The final Drainage Report may require more Works, Facility Development approval conformance with the detail than that provided in the preliminary report, and will be reviewed in Services Division Resource Agency, LDM and Placer concert with the Improvement Plans to confirm conformity between the two. (project sponsor) Engineering and County Storm Water The report shall be prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer and shall, at a Surveying Division Management Manual
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Health and Human Services Building Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria minimum, include: A written text addressing existing conditions, the effects of the proposed improvements, all appropriate calculations, watershed maps, changes in flows and patterns, and proposed on- and off-site improvements and drainage easements to accommodate flows from this project. The report shall identify water quality protection features and methods to be used during construction, as well as long-term post- construction water quality measures. Each final Drainage Report shall be prepared in conformance with the requirements of Section 5 of the Land Development Manual and the Placer County Storm Water Management Manual that are in effect at the time of improvement plan submittal. Mitigation Measure 15c: Prior to construction commencing, each project Placer County Placer County As identified for As identified for applicant for projects disturbing more than 1 acre shall be required to Department of Public Community Mitigation Measure Mitigation Measure provide evidence to the County of a WDID number generated from the Works, Facility Development 14d above 14d above State Regional Water Quality Control Board’s Stormwater Multiple Services Division Resource Agency, Application & Reports Tracking System (SMARTS). This serves as the (project sponsor) Engineering and RWQCB approval or permit under the National Pollutant Discharge Surveying Division Elimination System (NPDES) construction storm water quality permit. Mitigation Measure 15d: The Improvement Plans for each project shall Placer County Placer County As identified for As identified for show water quality treatment facilities/BMPs designed according to the Department of Public Community Mitigation Measure Mitigation Measure guidance of the California Stormwater Quality Association’s Stormwater Works, Facility Development 14c above 14c above Best Management Practice Handbooks for Construction, for New Services Division Resource Agency, Development/ Redevelopment, and for Industrial and Commercial. (project sponsor) Engineering and Surveying Division Storm drainage from on- and off-site impervious surfaces (including roads) shall be collected and routed through specially designed catch basins, vegetated swales, vaults, infiltration basins, water quality basins, filters, etc. for entrapment of sediment, debris and oils/greases or other identified pollutants, as approved by the County. BMPs shall be designed in accordance with the West Placer Storm Water Quality Design Manual for sizing of permanent post-construction Best Management Practices for stormwater quality protection. No water quality facility construction shall be permitted within any identified wetlands area, floodplain, or right-of-way, except as authorized by project approvals.
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Health and Human Services Building Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria All permanent BMPs shall be maintained as required to ensure effectiveness. The project applicant shall provide for the establishment of vegetation, where specified, by means of proper irrigation. Proof of on-going maintenance, such as contractual evidence, shall be provided to the County upon request. The project owners/permittees shall provide maintenance of these facilities and annually report a certification of completed maintenance to the County DPWF Stormwater Coordinator, unless, and until, a County Service Area is created and said facilities are accepted by the County for maintenance. Contractual evidence of a monthly parking lot sweeping and vacuuming, and catch basin cleaning program shall be provided to the County upon request. Failure to do so will be grounds for discretionary permit revocation. Prior to Improvement Plan approval, easements shall be created and offered for dedication to the County for maintenance and access to these facilities in anticipation of possible County maintenance. Mitigation Measure 15e: Construction of the Health and Human Placer County Placer County Prior to approval of Reconstruction of Services building shall require Basin 2A to be reconstructed to increase Department of Public Community Improvement Plans Basin 2A to increase its volume by 1.2 acre‐feet; this reconstruction should include Works, Facility Development Prior to issuance of its volume by 1.2 acre- increasing the basin footprint by roughly 8,700 square feet to increase Services Division Resource Agency, certificate of feet is included in the storage volume in lower elevation bands of the basin as well as (project sponsor) Engineering and occupancy Improvement Plans ensuring the 10-year criteria are met to contain the hydraulic grade line and construction Surveying Division and completed 6 inches minimum below grates and manhole rims and the replacement contractors according to plans of storm pipe in B Avenue to a smooth walled HDPE. The during project reconstruction of Basin 2A shall be shown on the Improvement Plans construction associated with the Health and Human Services building with supporting analysis for the basin sizing provided in the drainage report to be reviewed and approved by the County. Mitigation Measure 15f: The Improvement Plan submittal and final Placer County Placer County Prior to Site-specific water Drainage Report shall provide details showing that storm water run-off Department of Public Community Improvement Plan quality treatment peak flows and volumes shall be reduced to pre-project conditions Works, Facility Development approval facilities/BMPs are through the installation of detention/retention facilities. Services Division Resource Agency, Prior to issuance of identified on Detention/retention facilities shall be designed in accordance with the (project sponsor) Engineering and certificate of Improvement Plans requirements of the Placer County Stormwater Management Manual and construction Surveying Division occupancy that are in effect at the time of submittal, and to the satisfaction of the contractors County and shall be shown on the Improvement Plans. Maintenance of
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Health and Human Services Building Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria detention/retention facilities by the property owner’s association, Site-specific water property owner, or entity responsible for project maintenance shall be quality treatment required. No detention/retention facility construction shall be permitted facilities/BMPs include within any identified wetlands area, floodplain, or right-of-way, except the specific facilities as authorized by project approvals. and BMPs identified and are consistent Storm drainage from on-site impervious surfaces shall be collected and with the identified routed through specially designed catch basins, vegetated swales, guidance documents vaults, infiltration basins, water quality basins, filters, and others for entrapment of sediment, debris, and oils/greases, or other identified Site-specific water pollutants, as approved by the ESD. BMPs shall be designed at a quality treatment minimum in accordance with the Placer County’s Guidance Document facilities/BMPs are for Volume and Flow-Based Sizing of Permanent Post-Construction installed during Best Management Practices for Stormwater Quality Protection. Post- construction development (permanent) BMPs for the project include vegetated Routine maintenance swales (TC-30), detention basins (TC-22), and water quality inlets (TC- of site-specific water 50). No water quality facility construction shall be permitted within any quality treatment identified wetlands area, floodplain, or right-of-way, except as facilities/BMPs is authorized by project approvals. completed by Placer County and land lease All BMPs shall be maintained as required to insure effectiveness. The holders project applicant shall provide for the establishment of vegetation, where specified, by means of proper irrigation. Proof of ongoing maintenance, such as contractual evidence, shall be provided to ESD upon request. Maintenance of these facilities shall be provided by the project owners/permittees unless, and until, a County Service Area is created and said facilities are accepted by Placer County for maintenance. Prior to Improvement Plan or Final Map approval, easements shall be created and offered for dedication to Placer County for maintenance and access to these facilities in anticipation of possible County maintenance.
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Health and Human Services Building Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Hazards and Hazardous Materials Mitigation Measures 16a: Placer County and any future applicant for Placer County Placer County Prior to issuance of Asbestos and lead permits to demolish or renovate buildings within the PCGC campus Department of Public Department of a demolition permit inspections are shall prepare an Asbestos and Lead Abatement Program in accordance Works, Facility Environmental conducted prior to with the U.S. EPA’s National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Services Division Health demolition Pollutants (Asbestos NESHAP) (Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations, (project sponsor) Where asbestos and/or Subpart M § 61.145). The Asbestos and Lead Abatement Program lead is present, an shall include the following requirements: Asbestos and Lead a. Prior to beginning renovation or demolition, a thorough asbestos Abatement Program is inspection must be conducted by a California Division of prepared by the project Occupational Safety and Health (CAL OSHA) Certified Asbestos sponsor and approved Consultant or a Site Surveillance Technician. by Placer County b. Owners or operators must submit written notification to the Written notification is California Air Resources Board and the U.S. Environmental provided to the Protection Agency at least 10 working days prior to beginning California Air renovation or demolition activity. Resources Board and 1. For demolition projects: Written notification is required for all the U.S. Environmental demolition projects, even if no asbestos is identified in the Protection Agency at inspection. State law prohibits local agencies from issuing least 10 working days demolition permits unless the applicant has demonstrated prior to beginning any exemption or compliance with the notification requirements of demolition activity the Asbestos NESHAP (CA Health and Safety Code § 19827.5). Written notification is 2. For renovation projects: Written notification is required if the provided to the amount of asbestos-containing material that will be disturbed California Air during the renovation exceeds 260 linear feet of material or pipe, Resources Board and 160 square feet of material or other facility components, or 35 the U.S. Environmental cubic feet of “off facility components” where the length or area Protection Agency at could not be measured prior to disturbance. least 10 working days c. Any regulated asbestos-containing material must be removed by a prior to renovation CAL OSHA licensed and registered asbestos abatement contractor when required and disposed of at a landfill approved to receive asbestos- containing waste material.
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Health and Human Services Building Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Mitigation Measure 16b: For each individual construction project Placer County Placer County Site Mitigation Approved Site undertaken as part of implementation of the PCGC Master Plan Department of Public Department of Work Plan is Mitigation Work Plan Update, the construction manager shall prepare a Site Mitigation Work Works, Facility Environmental approved prior to is implemented Plan that includes the following requirements and best management Services Division Health issuance of grading throughout practices (BMPs) to be implemented during all site preparation and (project sponsor) and/or building construction construction activities: and construction permits contractors a. Store construction raw materials (e.g., dry materials such as Routine inspections plaster and cement, pesticides and herbicides, paints, petroleum are conducted products, treated lumber) in designated areas that are located throughout away from storm drain inlets, drainageways, and canals and are construction surrounded by earthen berms. b. Train the construction employees working on the site in proper materials handling practices to ensure that, to the maximum extent practicable, those materials that are spread throughout the site are covered with impervious tarps or stored inside buildings. c. Instruct all construction crew members to immediately notify a construction foreperson of any spills of hazardous materials, and the foreperson must take steps to contain the spilled materials. d. Whenever possible, wash out concrete trucks off site in designated areas. When the trucks are washed on site, contain the wash water in a temporary pit adjacent to the construction activity where waste concrete can harden for later removal. Avoid washing fresh concrete from the trucks, unless the runoff is drained to a berm or level area, away from site waterways and storm drain inlets. e. Collect non-hazardous waste construction materials (e.g., wood, paper, plastic, cleared trees and shrubs, building rubble, scrap metal, rubber, glass) and deposit in covered dumpsters at a designated waste storage area on the site. Store recyclable construction materials separately for recycling. Transport all solid waste and recyclable material to the Western Regional Sanitary Landfill and Materials Recovery Facility.
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Health and Human Services Building Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria f. Store hazardous materials in portable metal sheds with secondary containment. The quantities of these materials stored on site shall reflect the quantities needed for site construction. Apply all fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides following the methods and amounts recommended by the manufacturer. Do not mix hazardous waste with other waste produced on site. Contract with a Certified Waste Collection contractor to collect hazardous wastes for disposal at an approved hazardous waste facility. g. Dispose of waste oil and other equipment maintenance waste in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. h. Any releases of hazardous materials must be immediately reported to the Placer County Environmental Compliance Division of Placer County’s Environmental Management Department and remediated in accordance with Placer County’s requirements. This may include excavating and disposing of contaminated soil. Typically, construction projects require on- site storage of relatively small amounts of hazardous materials, which would also limit the potential impacts from a release of these materials. Mitigation Measures 16e: Prior to issuance of a permit for demolition Placer County Placer County Prior to approval of Inspection of the three of buildings 107, 108, and/or 109, Placer County shall retain a qualified Department of Public Department of Improvement Plans transformers and professional to inspect the three transformers within the project site and Works, Facility Environmental During construction surrounding soil is the soil surrounding them to identify any transformer leakage or soil Services Division Health completed staining. Where leakage or soil staining is observed, additional soil (project sponsor) Soil sampling and sampling and laboratory analysis shall be completed to identify the laboratory analysis is concentrations of PCBs. Any soil that contains PCBs at concentrations completed where any over applicable human health screening levels shall be excavated, leakage or soil removed from the PCGC campus, and disposed of in accordance with staining is observed applicable regulations.
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Health and Human Services Building Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Soil that contains PCBs at concentrations over applicable human health screening levels is excavated and disposed of Utilities and Service Systems Mitigation Measure 18a: The County shall develop and implement an Placer County Placer County Prior to approval of Improvements to the off-site mitigation program that will replace and/or rehabilitate sewer Department of Public Department of Improvement Plans DeWitt Trunk line infrastructure in order to reduce inflow and infiltration in areas tributary Works, Facility Public Works, for the Health and sufficient to create to the DeWitt trunk line within Sewer Maintenance District No. 1. The Services Division Environmental Human Services capacity within the off-site mitigation program will create capacity within the existing (project sponsor) Engineering building existing system system equivalent to the project’s peak wet weather flows. The off-site Division Prior to issuance of equivalent to the mitigation program shall consist of upsizing of the DeWitt Trunk line as certificate of project’s peak wet identified in Table 5-2 of the North Auburn DeWitt Trunk Sewer occupancy for the weather flows are Capacity Evaluation Report. The off-site mitigation program shall be Health and Human identified prior to coordinated, reviewed, and approved by the Department of Public Services building approval of Works, Environmental Engineering Division prior to or concurrent with Improvement Plans the Improvement Plan approval for the Health and Human Services Construction of the building. The on-site development project sewer improvements shall identified not be accepted as complete by the County until the County accepts improvements is the off-site sewer mitigation program improvements, which may be complete prior to constructed by others, as complete. issuance of certificate of occupancy
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MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROJECT MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
This section of the MMRP lists the mitigation measures applicable to the Multifamily Residential project located at 1st Street and B Avenue.
Multifamily Residential Project Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Biological Resources Mitigation Measure 7a: All construction workers involved in Mercy Housing and Placer County Training conducted Training presented by vegetation removal, clearing, and earthmoving activities shall receive construction Community prior to any qualified biologist worker environmental awareness program training conducted by a contractors Development vegetation removal, Training materials are qualified biologist. Worker environmental awareness program training Resource Agency, clearing, or grading reviewed and may also be conducted through a video created by a qualified biologist Planning Services No more than 72 approved by Placer specifically for this project. Worker environmental awareness program Division hours following County prior to training shall instruct workers to be familiar with special-status species completion of the training potentially present in the project area and discuss the nature and worker Project purpose of protective measures, including best management practices environmental applicant/contractor and other required mitigation measures. Personnel shall be instructed awareness training, provides the County to avoid wetlands and waters on the project site that will be fenced the project with a schedule for prior to construction (as discussed in Mitigation Measure 7h), other applicant/contractor worker environmental than where impacts have been authorized, and to prevent spills, and shall submit awareness training. shall be given contact information for the qualified biologist. A handout training attendance Attendance logs are will be prepared that includes information on sensitive biological logs to the County submitted to Placer resources occurring or potentially occurring on the site, as well as County contact information for the project biologist. Mitigation Measure 7b: Should construction begin during the bird Mercy Housing and Placer County No sooner than 14 Preconstruction breeding season (February 1 through August 31), a pre-construction construction Community days prior to any surveys are nesting bird survey shall be performed no sooner than 14 days prior to contractors Development groundbreaking conducted when any groundbreaking activities or tree removal to determine if there are Resource Agency, activities or tree construction any active nests within the project area (including a 200-foot buffer for Planning Services removal that occurs activities begin raptors). If the construction site remains inactive for more than 1 month Division between February anytime between during the breeding season and construction would resume during the 1 and August 31 February 1 and breeding season, another pre-construction nesting bird survey shall be August 31 of each performed no sooner than 14 days prior to reactivation of construction year activities on site. If any active nests are observed during surveys, an avoidance buffer shall be determined and flagged by the qualified
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Multifamily Residential Project Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria biologist in consultation with CDFW, if warranted, based on species, No-disturbance buffer location, and planned construction activity. These nests shall be zones around active avoided until the chicks have fledged and the nests are no longer nests are determined active, as determined by the qualified biologist. Avoidance could by a qualified biologist consist of delaying construction in proximity to the nest during the in consultation with nesting season, or creating a buffer zone between the nest and the CDFW activity. Project activities shall be confined to daylight hours to prevent No–disturbance buffer impacts to foraging nocturnal avian species. zones are maintained until the subject nests are no longer active, as determined by a qualified biologist Mitigation Measure 7e: Prior to issuance of any grading permits or Mercy Housing and Placer County If any replanting or Any loss of blue oak approval of Improvement Plans and removal of vegetation from any construction Community restoration is woodland is offset blue oak woodland vegetation communities, the County of Placer contractors Development proposed, the through (County) or individual project applicant shall identify any on-site Resource Agency, restoration plans replanting/restoration, woodland restoration on the project’s Improvement Plans and/or Planning Services must be included in property conservation, undertake off-site oak woodland restoration or creation, and/or Division the Improvement and/or payment into contribute to the County’s oak woodland conservation fund, and/or Plans or provided the County’s oak obtain a conservation easement over an off-site property that includes as separate woodland blue oak woodland. In combination, the total amount of blue oak Improvement Plans conservation fund woodland restored, created, and/or protected under a conservation (for offsite easement shall be twice the size of the amount of blue oak woodland locations) and lost to development within the PCGC campus. Any on-site or off-site implemented prior oak woodland restoration or creation must occur subject to a planting to the County’s and irrigation plan that is approved by Placer County prior to issuance of a implementation. Any onsite tree planting must be documented on the certificate of Improvement Plans for each individual development project. When occupancy. compensation for loss of oak woodland would include off-site If restoration restoration, obtaining a conservation easement and/or payment into through a the County’s oak woodland conservation fund, these shall occur prior compensatory to approval of Improvement Plans for each individual development program is project. proposed, evidence of payment into the
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Multifamily Residential Project Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria compensatory program must be provided prior to issuance of grading permits/approval of Improvement Plans. Mitigation Measure 7f: Prior to issuance of any grading permits or Mercy Housing and Placer County Prior to Section 1602 approval of improvement plans for activities that would remove riparian construction Community Improvement Plan Streambed Alteration habitat, the County of Placer (County) or project applicant shall comply contractors Development approval or Agreement is obtained with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Lake and Resource Agency, issuance of grading and compensatory Streambed Alteration Program (California Fish and Game Code Planning Services permits for any mitigation is provided Sections 1600–1616), including notification, submission of all required Division project that affects plans and documents, and payment of required fees to CDFW. The riparian habitat applicant shall either confirm that the proposed activities would not result in substantial effects related to the obstruction, diversion, or introduction of debris into any stream, or shall provide compensatory mitigation to ensure that no significant effects result from stream diversion or modification. Compensatory mitigation shall be provided through creation of like habitat either on site or at a CDFW-approved off-site location. Mitigation Measure 7g: A Clean Water Act Section 404 permit and Mercy Housing and Placer County Prior to The project sponsor Section 401 Water Quality Certification shall be acquired prior to construction Community Improvement Plan shall provide evidence issuance of a grading permit or approval of improvement plans for any contractors Development approval or of compliance with proposed activities that will result in fill or discharges within Resource Agency, issuance of grading mitigation jurisdictional wetlands. Planning Services permits requirements specified Division in the Section 404 To compensate for the loss of jurisdictional wetlands or waters of the permit, as approved U.S. that are not exempt from mitigation under the Clean Water Act, by the Corps the County of Placer (County) or individual project applicant shall (1) restore and/or create wetlands on site; (2) create wetlands at an off- site location acceptable to the resource agencies; (3) purchase compensatory mitigation credits at an agency-approved mitigation bank; or (4) a combination of 1, 2, or 3. The County or individual project applicant shall develop the mitigation approach in conjunction
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Multifamily Residential Project Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria with the resource agencies during the permitting process. The mitigation requirements shall be in compliance with federal and state Clean Water Act laws, and the Placer County General Plan “no net loss” of wetlands policy (Policy 6.B.1). The final mitigation ratios, design, and implementation shall comply with the terms and conditions of the Section 404 permit issued by the Sacramento District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Section 401 Water Quality Certification and Waste Discharge Requirements issued by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Mitigation Measure 7h: Installation of silt fencing shall be required for Mercy Housing and Placer County Silt fencing Boundaries of wetlands any construction activity that occurs within 100 feet of a seasonal construction Community locations and and detention basins wetland or detention basin, other than where direct impacts have been contractors Development specifications to be are shown on grading authorized through permits obtained from the U.S. Army Corps of Resource Agency; included on grading and improvement plans Engineers. Grading and improvement plans for construction of each Planning Services and improvement Silt fencing is installed individual project shall indicate the jurisdictional boundaries of any Division; Placer plans prior to their at least 25 feet from wetland or waters of the U.S. feature, and shall delineate all County Community approval. the boundary of any construction activity areas for the individual project. Silt fencing shall Development Silt fencing to be wetlands within 100 be installed at least 25 feet from the boundary of any wetland that is Resource Agency; installed and feet of construction not approved for direct impacts. All equipment and vehicles shall be Engineering and inspected by the activities where direct staged outside of waterways. Spill kits shall be available on site to Surveying Division County prior to impacts have not be crews working within the construction area, and any spills shall be commencement of authorized cleaned up immediately. Silt fencing or fiber rolls (i.e., straw wattles) construction Silt fencing is shall be installed on slopes adjacent to areas where trenching could maintained throughout cause erosion into nearby waterways, or where construction occurs construction activities within 25 feet of wetlands or waters of the U.S. The County of Placer within 100 feet of shall inspect the silt fence and/or fiber rolls prior to commencement of protected wetlands construction activities for each individual project. Cultural Resources Mitigation Measure 8b: Tribal Cultural Resource Awareness Training: Mercy Housing and Placer County Training is Training is presented Prior to initiation of construction, all construction crew members, construction Community completed prior to by qualified cultural consultants, and other personnel involved in project implementation shall contractors Development initiation of resource specialists receive project-specific Tribal Cultural Resource (TCR) awareness training. Resource Agency; construction for Prior to issuance of The training shall be conducted in coordination with qualified cultural Planning Services each individual grading or building resource specialists and representatives from culturally-affiliated Native Division project permits, the project
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Multifamily Residential Project Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria American Tribes. The training will emphasize the requirement for applicant/contractor confidentiality and culturally-appropriate, respectful treatment of any find of shall submit training significance to culturally-affiliated Native Americans Tribes. materials to the County for review As a component of the training, a brochure will be distributed to all personnel associated with project implementation. At a minimum the Prior to issuance of brochure shall discuss the following topics in clear and straightforward grading or building language: permits, the project applicant/contractor Field indicators of potential archaeological or cultural resources shall provide the (i.e., what to look for; for example: archaeological artifacts, exotic County with a or non-native rock, unusually large amounts of shell or bone, schedule for Tribal significant soil color variation, etc.) Cultural Resource Regulations governing archaeological resources and tribal cultural Awareness Training resources for all construction Consequences of disregarding or violating laws protecting workers archaeological or tribal cultural resources No more than 72 Steps to take if a worker encounters a possible resource hours following completion of the The training shall include project-specific guidance for on-site personnel Tribal Cultural including agreed upon protocols for resource avoidance, when to stop Resource Awareness work, and who to contact if potential archaeological resources or TCRs are Training, the project identified. The training shall also direct work to stop, and contact with the applicant/contractor County Coroner and the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) to shall submit training occur immediately, in the event that potential human remains are attendance logs to the identified. NAHC will assign a Most Likely Descendant if the remains are County determined by the Coroner to be Native American in origin. Mitigation Measure 8c: Inadvertent Discoveries: If potential Native Mercy Housing and Placer County Throughout all Construction contracts American prehistoric, historic, archaeological or cultural resources construction Community construction include notes including midden soil, artifacts, chipped stone, exotic rock (non-native), or contractors Development activities regarding Inadvertent unusual amounts of baked clay, shell or bone are uncovered during any Resource Agency; Discovery protocols on-site construction activities, all work must immediately stop within 100 Planning Services All work within 100 feet feet of the find. Following discovery, a professional archaeologist shall be Division of any potential Native retained to evaluate the significance of the deposit, and the Placer County American resource Department of Public Works and Facilities, the Department of Museums, discovery is halted and Native American representatives from culturally affiliated Native
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Multifamily Residential Project Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria American Tribes will make recommendations for further evaluation and Any potential Native treatment, as appropriate. In the event that the resource is found to be American resource ineligible for inclusion in the California Register of Historical Resources, the discovery is culturally affiliated Native American Tribe shall be notified. Culturally investigated by a appropriate treatment and disposition shall be determined following qualified archeologist coordination with the culturally affiliated Native American Tribe. Culturally and a treatment plan appropriate treatment may be, but is not limited to, processing materials in is developed and a lab for reburial, minimizing handling of cultural objects, leaving objects in implemented place within the landscape, and returning objects to a location within the project area where they will not be subject to future impacts. UAIC does not consider curation of TCRs to be appropriate or respectful and requests that materials not be permanently curated, unless requested by the Tribe. If articulated or disarticulated human remains are discovered during construction activities, the County Coroner and Native American Heritage Commission shall be contacted immediately. Upon determination by the County Coroner that the find is Native American in origin, the Native American Heritage Commission will assign the Most Likely Descendent who will work with the project proponent to define appropriate treatment and disposition of the burial(s). Following a review of the find and consultation as noted above, the authority to proceed may be accompanied by the addition of development requirements or special conditions which may provide for protection of the site and/or additional measures necessary to address the unique or sensitive nature of the site. Work in the area of the cultural resource discovery may only proceed after authorization is granted by the Placer County Department of Public Works and Facilities following coordination with tribal representatives and cultural resource experts, if necessary and as appropriate. Mitigation Measure 8d: Post-Ground Disturbance Site Visit: The Mercy Housing and Placer County Sponsor and/or Notification of the start applicant shall notify the CEQA lead agency a minimum of seven days construction Community contractor notifies of ground disturbance prior to initiation of ground disturbance to allow the agency time to contractors Development County a minimum is provided notify culturally-affiliated tribes. Tribal representatives from culturally- Resource Agency; of seven days prior Tribal representatives affiliated tribes shall be allowed access to the project site within the Planning Services to initiation of are allowed access first five days of ground-breaking activity to inspect soil piles, trenches, Division ground during the first five or other disturbed areas. If potential Native American prehistoric, disturbance. days historic, archaeological or cultural resources including midden soil,
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Multifamily Residential Project Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria artifacts, chipped stone, exotic rock (non-native), or unusual amounts Access for tribal Any finds are of baked clay, shell or bone are identified during this initial post-ground representatives is investigated by a disturbance inspection the following actions shall be taken: allowed during the qualified archaeologist first five days of and tribal Work shall be suspended within 100 feet of the find, and the project ground-breaking representative applicant shall immediately notify the CEQA lead agency representative. activity The project applicant shall coordinate any subsequent investigation of A written report that the site with a qualified archaeologist approved by the Placer County includes management Department of Public Works and Facilities and a tribal representative recommendations is from the culturally-affiliated tribe(s). The archaeologist shall coordinate submitted for any with the culturally-affiliated tribe(s) to allow for proper management significant finds recommendations should potential impacts to the resources be found by A site meeting of the CEQA lead agency representative to be significant. construction personnel is held if any A site meeting of construction personnel shall be held in order to afford significant finds are the tribal representative the opportunity to provide TCR awareness identified information. A written report detailing the site assessment, coordination activities, and management recommendations shall be provided to the CEQA lead agency representative by the qualified archaeologist. Possible management recommendations for historical, unique archaeological or TCRs could include resource avoidance, preservation in place, reburial on-site, or other measures deemed acceptable by the applicant, the County, and the tribal representative from the culturally-affiliated tribe(s). The contractor shall implement any measures deemed by CEQA lead agency staff to be necessary and feasible to avoid or minimize significant effects to the TCR, including the use of a Native American Monitor whenever work is occurring within 100 feet of the find. Mitigation Measure 8e: Native American Monitors: To facilitate Mercy Housing and Placer County Throughout all Project sponsor and identification of potential archaeological resources and/or Tribal construction Community ground-disturbing construction Cultural Resources (TCRs) at the earliest possible time during project- contractors Development activities contractors provide related earth-disturbing activities, the project proponent and/or their Resource Agency; access for periodic construction contractor(s) shall accommodate periodic monitoring by Planning Services Native American one Native American Monitor from the culturally-affiliated Native Division monitoring in those American Tribe in those areas of the campus that have been areas of the campus
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Multifamily Residential Project Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria previously undeveloped. Monitoring will occur on the construction site that have been periodically (as often as weekly) for spot checks of construction previously activities. Much of the Placer County Government Center campus has undeveloped been subjected to heavy disturbance including subsurface Work within 100 feet disturbance; therefore, this spot-check monitoring shall be limited to of identified cultural those areas of the site that have been previously undeveloped. The resources is stopped, monitoring shall occur only during ground-disturbing activities including diverted or slowed if vegetation clearing, grubbing, and stripping or other earth- requested by Native moving/disturbing activities such as grading or excavation. The Native American monitors or American monitor shall make these periodic spot checks as deemed their representatives necessary to minimize the potential for destruction of or damage to and a management previously undiscovered resources, and to ensure respectful treatment and/or treatment plan and disposition of unearthed/displaced resources. If initial monitoring is prepared and efforts suggest that resources are unlikely to be identified on a given implemented site, Native American monitoring shall be suspended, following agreement by the UAIC and the County, and the Inadvertent Discoveries mitigation measure shall provide necessary protection in the event of unanticipated resources. Native American monitors or their representatives shall have the authority to request that work be temporarily stopped, diverted, or slowed within 100 feet of identified cultural resources. The Native American monitor or representative shall recommend appropriate treatment and final disposition of Tribal Cultural Resources. Transportation and Circulation Mitigation Measure 10b: Prior to issuance of the first building permits Placer County Placer County Prior to issuance of Placer County for implementation of the PCGC Master Plan Update, Placer County Department of the building permits coordinates with shall work with Caltrans to optimize the signal timings at the SR Public Works and for a project under Caltrans regarding 49/Kemper Road/New Airport Road intersection to provide additional Placer County the PCGC Master signal timing green time to the northbound and southbound through movements Community Plan Update optimization at the SR sufficient to improve operations to LOS D Development 49/Kemper Road/New Resource Agency Airport Road intersection
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Multifamily Residential Project Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Mitigation Measure 10e: Prior to the approval of Improvement Plans Mercy Housing and Placer County Construction Traffic Construction TMP is or issuance of any grading or building permits, whichever comes first, construction Community Management Plan approve and the project applicant for each future construction project undertaken in contractors Development approved prior to implemented implementation of the PCGC Master Plan Update shall prepare a Resource Agency; Improvement Plan Construction Traffic Management Plan (TMP) to the satisfaction of the Engineering and approval Placer County Department of Public Works and Facilities and CDRA Surveying; and Construction Traffic Engineering and/ Surveying Division. Placer County Management Plan Department of The Construction TMP shall include, but not be limited to, items implemented Public Works such as: during all construction approved truck circulation routes/patterns; monitoring for roadbed damage and timing for completing repairs; preservation of safe and convenient passage for bicyclists and pedestrians through/around construction areas; methods for partial (i.e., single lane)/complete street closures (e.g., timing, signage, location and duration restrictions), if necessary; identification of detour routes for roadways subject to partial/complete street closures criteria for use of flaggers and other traffic controls; provide a point of contact for nearby residents to obtain construction information and have questions answered. The Construction TMP should be developed such that the following performance standards are achieved throughout project construction. 1. Construction traffic should be minimized during a.m. and p.m. peak periods in which the street traffic on Bell Road and SR 49 is at its highest. 2. Any construction-related partial/complete closures of Bell Road should occur during off-peak periods and be accompanied with appropriate construction signage including detour routing. 3. Detour routing should be limited to County-maintained collector and arterial roadways
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Multifamily Residential Project Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria 4. Roadways, sidewalks, crosswalks, and bicycle facilities shall be maintained clear of debris (e.g., rocks) that could otherwise impede travel and impact public safety Mitigation Measure 10f: Prior to the realignment of 1st Street, Placer Placer County Placer County Prior to realignment Placer County Fire County shall work with Placer County Fire to identify appropriate and Department of of 1st Street response times to effective countermeasures that would allow emergency response Public Works and areas accessed by vehicles to continue to travel through the PCGC campus and maintain Facilities and Placer Bell Road will continue adequate response times from the Fire Station 180. These County Fire; Placer to meet the standards countermeasures may include, but need not be limited to: County Community identified in Placer Development County General Plan 1. Identifying alternate routes for emergency response vehicles Resource Agency; policies 4.I.1 and 4.I.2 through the PGCG campus towards Bell Road that provide Engineering and equivalent access with minimal effect on travel time Surveying Division 2. Designing physical improvements at the proposed 1st Street / Bell Road intersection that would allow emergency vehicles to make a northbound left-turn from 1st Street while continuing to prohibit personal vehicles from making the same movement 3. Once the Blue Oaks Drive / Bell Road is signalized, as identified in the cumulative transportation improvements, allow emergency vehicles to preempt the signal so that emergency vehicles can safely access Bell Road, in combination with the design measures identified in #2 above. Alternate routes shall be sufficient to accommodate emergency response vehicles. Some potential route options include: 1st Street to Professional Drive to Bell Road 1st Street to A Avenue to County Center Drive to Bell Road Atwood Road to Richardson Drive to Bell Road. These routes provide similar travel times from Fire Station 180 to Bell Road northwest of the PCGC campus as well as Blue Oaks Drive north of the PCGC campus.
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Multifamily Residential Project Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Mitigation Measure 10i: Prior to issuance of building permits for any Placer County and Placer County Prior to building Fair share contribution individual project undertaken in implementation of the PCGC Master Mercy Housing Department of permit issuance towards widening of the Plan Update, Placer County and applicants for private development Public Works; Placer SR 49/Bell Road within the PCGC Master Plan Update shall contribute a fair share County Community intersection to amount towards widening of the SR 49/Bell Road intersection, Development accommodate a third consistent with the Auburn/Bowman CIP, to accommodate a third Resource Agency; southbound through southbound through lane, a third southbound receiving lane, and a Engineering and lane, a third northbound right-turn lane. This includes extending the existing third Surveying Division southbound receiving lane, and a northbound right-turn lane Mitigation Measure 10n: Placer County shall coordinate with Caltrans Placer County Placer County Intersection LOS is Placer County to optimize the signal timing at the SR 49/Luther Road intersection to Department of monitored at least coordinates with provide additional green time to the northbound and southbound Public Works and once every two Caltrans regarding through, southbound left-turn, and westbound right-turn movements Facilities years signal timing sufficient to improve operations to LOS C during the AM peak hour optimization at the SR and LOS D during the PM peak hour. 49/Luther Road intersection Mitigation Measure 10p: Placer County shall coordinate with Caltrans Placer County Placer County At least once every Placer County to explore options to optimize the signal operations at the SR Department of two years coordinates with 49/Atwood Road intersection to provide additional green time to the Public Works Caltrans regarding northbound through movement sufficient to restore delay to cumulative signal timing no project conditions. optimization at the SR 49/Atwood Road intersection Noise Mitigation Measure 11b: Prior to approval of Improvement Plans for Mercy Housing Placer County Prior to Grading and building the Multifamily Residential project, Placer County shall ensure that the Community Improvement Plan plans identify material grading and building plans incorporate the following requirements: Development approval stockpile and Resource Agency, equipment areas that 1. Materials stockpiles and equipment staging areas shall be located a Planning Services are at least 200 feet minimum of 200 feet from the nearest façade of the medical offices Division from the nearest located on Professional Drive. Where feasible, fixed construction façade of medical equipment shall also be located a minimum of 200 feet from the offices located on nearest façade of the medical offices located on Professional Drive. Professional Drive
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Multifamily Residential Project Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria 2. Impact tools shall be shielded or shrouded and the intake and Grading and building exhaust ports of powered construction equipment shall be muffled plans identify the or shielded. locations of any fixed 3. Place a temporary noise barrier between grading and paving construction activities and equipment and the medical offices located at 3111 equipment Professional Drive. The barrier shall be sufficient to achieve a 6 Equipment is shielded dB reduction in construction noise. Retain this temporary barrier in and/or muffled place during other construction phases or place a temporary noise Temporary noise barrier around all stationary and fixed equipment located within barrier is installed 200 feet of the nearest façade of the medical offices located on Professional Drive. Note: There are no significant air quality impacts or mitigation measures associated with the Multifamily Residential project Geology and Soils Mitigation Measure 14a: For each individual construction project within Mercy Housing and Placer County Prior to Improvement Plans the PCGC Master Plan Update planning area, the County or private construction Community Improvement Plan meet the requirements project applicant shall prepare and submit Improvement Plans, contractors Development approval of the LDM specifications, and cost estimates (per the requirements of Section II of Resource Agency, the Land Development Manual that are in effect at the time of submittal) Engineering and to the County for review and approval of each project phase. The plans Surveying Division shall show all physical improvements as required by the conditions for the project, as well as pertinent topographical features, both on and off site. All existing and proposed utilities and easements, on site and adjacent to the project, which may be affected by planned construction, shall be shown on the plans. All landscaping and irrigation facilities within the public right-of-way (or public easements), or landscaping within sight distance areas at intersections, shall be included in the Improvement Plans. The applicant shall pay plan check and inspection fees and Placer County Fire Department improvement plan review and inspection fees, if applicable, with the first Improvement Plan submittal. (NOTE: Prior to plan approval, all applicable recording and reproduction cost shall be paid.) The cost of the above-noted landscape and irrigation facilities shall be included in the estimates used to determine these fees. It is the applicant’s responsibility to obtain all required agency signatures on the plans and to secure department approvals. If the Design/Site
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Multifamily Residential Project Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Review process and/or Development Review Committee (DRC) review is required as a condition of approval for the project, said review process shall be completed prior to submittal of Improvement Plans. Record drawings shall be prepared and signed by a California Registered Civil Engineer, at the applicant’s expense, and shall be submitted to the County in both hard copy and electronic versions in a format to be approved by the County prior to acceptance by the County of site improvements. Any Building Permits associated with this project shall not be issued until, at a minimum, the Improvement Plans are approved by the County. Mitigation Measure 14b: The Improvement Plans shall show all Mercy Housing and Placer County Prior to Cut slopes are at a proposed grading, drainage improvements, vegetation and tree construction Community Improvement Plan maximum slope of 2:1 removal, and all work shall conform to provisions of the County contractors Development approval unless otherwise Grading Ordinance (Ref. Article 15.48, Placer County Code) that are in Resource Agency, approved effect at the time of submittal. No grading, clearing, or tree disturbance Engineering and All disturbed areas are shall occur until the Improvement Plans are approved and all Surveying Division; revegetated temporary construction fencing has been installed and inspected by a and Placer County Winterization is member of the Development Review Committee (DRC). All cut/fill DRC completed and all slopes shall be at a maximum of 2:1 (horizontal: vertical) unless a soils erosion control report supports a steeper slope and the County concurs with said measures are recommendation. maintained over winter The applicant shall revegetate all disturbed areas. Revegetation, Letter of credit or cash undertaken from April 1 to October 1, shall include regular watering deposit is submitted to ensure adequate growth. A winterization plan shall be provided with project Improvement Plans. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure proper installation and maintenance of erosion control/winterization before, during, and after project construction. Soil stockpiling or borrow areas shall have proper erosion control measures applied for the duration of the construction, as specified in the Improvement Plans. The applicant shall provide erosion control where roadside drainage is off of the pavement, to the satisfaction of the County.
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Multifamily Residential Project Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria The applicant shall submit to County a letter of credit or cash deposit in the amount of 110% of an approved engineer’s estimate for winterization and permanent erosion control work prior to Improvement Plan approval, to guarantee protection against erosion and improper grading practices. One year after the County’s acceptance of improvements as complete, if there are no erosion or runoff issues to be corrected, unused portions of said deposit shall be refunded to the project applicant or authorized agent. If at any time during construction, a field review by County personnel indicates a significant deviation from the proposed grading shown on the Improvement Plans, specifically with regard to slope heights, slope ratios, erosion control, winterization, tree disturbance, and/or pad elevations and configurations, the plans shall be reviewed by the DRC for a determination of substantial conformance to the project approvals prior to any further work proceeding. Failure of the DRC to make a determination of substantial conformance may serve as grounds for the revocation/modification of the project approval by the appropriate hearing body. Mitigation Measure 14c: The Improvement Plans shall show water quality Mercy Housing and Placer County Prior to Site-specific water treatment facilities/Best Management Practices (BMPs) designed construction Community Improvement Plan quality treatment according to the guidance of the California Stormwater Quality Association contractors Development approval, County to facilities/BMPs are Stormwater Best Management Practice Handbooks for Construction, for Resource Agency, confirm BMPs are identified on New Development/Redevelopment, and for Industrial and Commercial (or Engineering and correctly shown on Improvement Plans other similar source as approved by the County. Surveying Division the Improvement and are consistent Plans with the stormwater Construction (temporary) BMPs for the proposed project shall include, management but are not limited to: hydroseeding, straw mulch, velocity dissipation Prior to acceptance requirements in the devices, silt fencing, fiber rolls, storm drain inlet protection, wind of subdivision PCGC Master Plan erosion control, and stabilized construction entrances. improvements and/or issuance of Update certificates of Site-specific water occupancy, County quality treatment to verify BMPs facilities/BMPs are were constructed installed during correctly construction
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Multifamily Residential Project Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Mitigation Measure 14d: Prior to construction commencing, the Mercy Housing and Placer County Prior to Project applicant applicant shall provide evidence to the County of a Waste Discharge construction Community commencement of submits evidence of a Identification (WDID) number generated from the State Regional contractors Development construction for WDID number issued Water Quality Control Board’s Stormwater Multiple Application & Resource Agency, each individual for the project Reports Tracking System (SMARTS). This serves as the Regional Engineering and project Water Quality Control Board approval or permit under the National Surveying Division; Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) construction and Placer County stormwater quality permit. DRC Mitigation Measure 14e: The Improvement Plan(s) shall identify the Mercy Housing and Placer County Prior to Locations of vehicle stockpiling and/or vehicle staging areas with locations as far as construction Community Improvement Plan and material storage practical from existing dwellings and protected resources in the area. contractors Development approval are identified on Resource Agency, improvement plans Engineering and Vehicle and material Surveying Division storage is located as far as possible from existing dwellings and protected resources Mitigation Measure 14f: The Improvement Plan submittal for each Mercy Housing and Placer County Prior to A final geotechnical individual construction project within the PCGC Master Plan Update, construction Community Improvement Plan engineering report is shall include a final geotechnical engineering report produced by the contractors Development approval submitted and all project proponent’s qualified California Registered Civil or Geotechnical Resource Agency, Prior to issuance of recommendations of Engineer for County review and approval. The report shall address and Engineering and certificate of the report are make recommendations on the following: A) Road, pavement, and Surveying Division; occupancy implemented parking area design; B) Structural foundations, including retaining wall and Placer County Final site-inspection design (if applicable); C) Grading practices; D) Erosion/winterization; E) DRC completed to verify Special problems discovered on-site (i.e., groundwater, construction was expansive/unstable soils, etc.); Slope stability. The investigation shall completed as include collection and analysis of soil samples to identify the presence of approved any expansive soils or other soil instability. Where such instabilities are observed to be present, the geotechnical investigation shall provide site- specific recommendations for grading and site construction to ensure that adequate soil stability is provided post-construction.
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Multifamily Residential Project Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Hydrology and Water Quality Mitigation Measure 15a: This project area is located within the permit Mercy Housing and Placer County Prior to Permanent and area covered by Placer County’s Small Municipal Separate Storm construction Community Improvement Plan operational source Sewer System (MS4) Permit (State Water Resources Control Board contractors Development approval control measures are National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)) (NPDES Resource Agency, Prior to issuance of identified on Phase II MS4 Permit). Project-related storm water discharges are Engineering and certificate of Improvement Plans subject to all applicable requirements of said permit. Surveying Division occupancy Permanent and Each project shall implement permanent and operational source control operational source measures as applicable. Source control measures shall be designed for control measures are pollutant generating activities or sources consistent with recommendations consistent with the from the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) Stormwater identified guidance BMP Handbook for New Development and Redevelopment, or equivalent documents manual, and shall be shown on the Improvement Plans. Permanent and operational source The project is also required to implement Low Impact Development control measures are (LID) standards designed to reduce runoff, treat storm water, and installed during provide baseline hydromodification management as outlined in the construction West Placer Storm Water Quality Design Manual. Routine maintenance Per the State of California NPDES Phase II MS4 Permit, this project is a of permanent and Regulated Project that creates and/or replaces 5,000 square feet or more operational source of impervious surface. A final Storm Water Quality Plan (SWQP) shall be control measures is submitted, either within the final Drainage Report or as a separate completed is document that identifies how this project will meet the Phase II MS4 permit completed by Placer obligations. Site design measures, source control measures, and Low County and land lease Impact Development (LID) standards, as necessary, shall be incorporated holders into the design and shown on the Improvement Plans. In addition, per the Phase II MS4 permit, projects creating and/or replacing one acre or more of impervious surface (excepting projects that do not increase impervious surface area over the pre-project condition) are also required to demonstrate hydromodification management of storm water such that post-project runoff is maintained to equal or below pre-project flow rates for the 2 year, 24-hour storm event, generally by way of infiltration, rooftop and impervious area disconnection, bioretention, and other LID measures that result in post-project flows that mimic pre-project conditions.
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Multifamily Residential Project Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Mitigation Measure 15b: As part of the Improvement Plan submittal Mercy Housing Placer County Prior to The Final Drainage process, each project applicant shall provide a final Drainage Report for Community Improvement Plan Report is prepared in County review and approval. The final Drainage Report may require more Development approval conformance with the detail than that provided in the preliminary report, and will be reviewed in Resource Agency, LDM and Placer concert with the Improvement Plans to confirm conformity between the Engineering and County Storm Water two. The report shall be prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer and shall, Surveying Division Management Manual at a minimum, include: A written text addressing existing conditions, the effects of the proposed improvements, all appropriate calculations, watershed maps, changes in flows and patterns, and proposed on- and off-site improvements and drainage easements to accommodate flows from this project. The report shall identify water quality protection features and methods to be used during construction, as well as long-term post- construction water quality measures. Each final Drainage Report shall be prepared in conformance with the requirements of Section 5 of the Land Development Manual and the Placer County Storm Water Management Manual that are in effect at the time of improvement plan submittal. Mitigation Measure 15c: Prior to construction commencing, each Mercy Housing and Placer County As identified for As identified for project applicant for projects disturbing more than 1 acre shall be construction Community Mitigation Measure Mitigation Measure required to provide evidence to the County of a WDID number contractors Development 14d above 14d above generated from the State Regional Water Quality Control Board’s Resource Agency, Stormwater Multiple Application & Reports Tracking System Engineering and (SMARTS). This serves as the RWQCB approval or permit under the Surveying Division National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) construction storm water quality permit. Mitigation Measure 15d: The Improvement Plans for each project shall Mercy Housing Placer County As identified for As identified for show water quality treatment facilities/BMPs designed according to the Community Mitigation Measure Mitigation Measure guidance of the California Stormwater Quality Association’s Stormwater Development 14c above 14c above Best Management Practice Handbooks for Construction, for New Resource Agency, Development/ Redevelopment, and for Industrial and Commercial. Engineering and Surveying Division Storm drainage from on- and off-site impervious surfaces (including roads) shall be collected and routed through specially designed catch basins, vegetated swales, vaults, infiltration basins, water quality basins, filters, etc. for entrapment of sediment, debris and oils/greases or other identified
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Multifamily Residential Project Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria pollutants, as approved by the County. BMPs shall be designed in accordance with the West Placer Storm Water Quality Design Manual for sizing of permanent post-construction Best Management Practices for stormwater quality protection. No water quality facility construction shall be permitted within any identified wetlands area, floodplain, or right-of-way, except as authorized by project approvals. All permanent BMPs shall be maintained as required to ensure effectiveness. The project applicant shall provide for the establishment of vegetation, where specified, by means of proper irrigation. Proof of on- going maintenance, such as contractual evidence, shall be provided to the County upon request. The project owners/permittees shall provide maintenance of these facilities and annually report a certification of completed maintenance to the County DPWF Stormwater Coordinator, unless, and until, a County Service Area is created and said facilities are accepted by the County for maintenance. Contractual evidence of a monthly parking lot sweeping and vacuuming, and catch basin cleaning program shall be provided to the County upon request. Failure to do so will be grounds for discretionary permit revocation. Prior to Improvement Plan approval, easements shall be created and offered for dedication to the County for maintenance and access to these facilities in anticipation of possible County maintenance. Mitigation Measure 15f: The Improvement Plan submittal and final Mercy Housing and Placer County Prior to Site-specific water Drainage Report shall provide details showing that storm water run-off construction Community Improvement Plan quality treatment peak flows and volumes shall be reduced to pre-project conditions contractors Development approval facilities/BMPs are through the installation of detention/retention facilities. Resource Agency, Prior to issuance of identified on Detention/retention facilities shall be designed in accordance with the Engineering and certificate of Improvement Plans requirements of the Placer County Stormwater Management Manual Surveying Division occupancy Site-specific water that are in effect at the time of submittal, and to the satisfaction of the quality treatment County and shall be shown on the Improvement Plans. Maintenance of facilities/BMPs include detention/retention facilities by the property owner’s association, the specific facilities property owner, or entity responsible for project maintenance shall be and BMPs identified required. No detention/retention facility construction shall be permitted and are consistent within any identified wetlands area, floodplain, or right-of-way, except with the identified as authorized by project approvals. guidance documents
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Multifamily Residential Project Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria Storm drainage from on-site impervious surfaces shall be collected Site-specific water and routed through specially designed catch basins, vegetated swales, quality treatment vaults, infiltration basins, water quality basins, filters, and others for facilities/BMPs are entrapment of sediment, debris, and oils/greases, or other identified installed during pollutants, as approved by the ESD. BMPs shall be designed at a construction minimum in accordance with the Placer County’s Guidance Document Routine maintenance for Volume and Flow-Based Sizing of Permanent Post-Construction of site-specific water Best Management Practices for Stormwater Quality Protection. Post- quality treatment development (permanent) BMPs for the project include vegetated facilities/BMPs is swales (TC-30), detention basins (TC-22), and water quality inlets (TC- completed by Placer 50). No water quality facility construction shall be permitted within any County and land lease identified wetlands area, floodplain, or right-of-way, except as holders authorized by project approvals. All BMPs shall be maintained as required to insure effectiveness. The project applicant shall provide for the establishment of vegetation, where specified, by means of proper irrigation. Proof of ongoing maintenance, such as contractual evidence, shall be provided to ESD upon request. Maintenance of these facilities shall be provided by the project owners/permittees unless, and until, a County Service Area is created and said facilities are accepted by Placer County for maintenance. Prior to Improvement Plan or Final Map approval, easements shall be created and offered for dedication to Placer County for maintenance and access to these facilities in anticipation of possible County maintenance. Hazards and Hazardous Materials Mitigation Measure 16b: For each individual construction project Mercy Housing and Placer County Site Mitigation Approved Site undertaken as part of implementation of the PCGC Master Plan construction Department of Work Plan is Mitigation Work Plan Update, the construction manager shall prepare a Site Mitigation Work contractors Environmental approved prior to is implemented Plan that includes the following requirements and best management Health issuance of grading throughout practices (BMPs) to be implemented during all site preparation and and/or building construction construction activities: permits a. Store construction raw materials (e.g., dry materials such as plaster and cement, pesticides and herbicides, paints, petroleum products, treated lumber) in designated areas that are located
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Multifamily Residential Project Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria away from storm drain inlets, drainageways, and canals and are Routine inspections surrounded by earthen berms. are conducted b. Train the construction employees working on the site in proper throughout materials handling practices to ensure that, to the maximum construction extent practicable, those materials that are spread throughout the site are covered with impervious tarps or stored inside buildings. c. Instruct all construction crew members to immediately notify a construction foreperson of any spills of hazardous materials, and the foreperson must take steps to contain the spilled materials. d. Whenever possible, wash out concrete trucks off site in designated areas. When the trucks are washed on site, contain the wash water in a temporary pit adjacent to the construction activity where waste concrete can harden for later removal. Avoid washing fresh concrete from the trucks, unless the runoff is drained to a berm or level area, away from site waterways and storm drain inlets. e. Collect non-hazardous waste construction materials (e.g., wood, paper, plastic, cleared trees and shrubs, building rubble, scrap metal, rubber, glass) and deposit in covered dumpsters at a designated waste storage area on the site. Store recyclable construction materials separately for recycling. Transport all solid waste and recyclable material to the Western Regional Sanitary Landfill and Materials Recovery Facility. f. Store hazardous materials in portable metal sheds with secondary containment. The quantities of these materials stored on site shall reflect the quantities needed for site construction. Apply all fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides following the methods and amounts recommended by the manufacturer. Do not mix hazardous waste with other waste produced on site. Contract with a Certified Waste Collection contractor to collect hazardous wastes for disposal at an approved hazardous waste facility. g. Dispose of waste oil and other equipment maintenance waste in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
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Multifamily Residential Project Performance Mitigation Measure Implementation Monitoring Timing Evaluation Criteria h. Any releases of hazardous materials must be immediately reported to the Placer County Environmental Compliance Division of Placer County’s Environmental Management Department and remediated in accordance with Placer County’s requirements. This may include excavating and disposing of contaminated soil. Typically, construction projects require on-site storage of relatively small amounts of hazardous materials, which would also limit the potential impacts from a release of these materials. Mitigation Measure 16d: Prior to issuance of a grading permit or Mercy Housing and Placer County Prior to approval of Soil sampling within approval of Improvement Plans for construction of the Multifamily construction Department of Improvement Plans Ophir Canal and Residential project or any of the mixed use projects adjacent to the contractors Environmental During construction laboratory analysis is segment of the Ophir canal south of Willow Creek Drive, Placer Health completed County or the private applicant for development shall retain a qualified Remediation or professional to conduct sampling of shallow soil and/or sediment within stabilization measures the canal and to complete laboratory analysis of the sampled materials are implemented to to determine whether mercury is present in the soil and/or sediment at ensure that levels that would present a potential health hazard and to undertake construction workers remediation or stabilization measures to ensure that construction and the future onsite workers and the future onsite population is not exposed to mercury at population is not levels that exceed the applicable human health screening levels. exposed to mercury at levels that exceed the applicable human health screening levels Note: There are no significant utilities and service system impacts or mitigation measures associated with the Multifamily Residential project
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Before the Board of Supervisors County of Placer, State of California
In the matter of: A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PLACER COUNTY GENERAL PLAN AS RELATES TO Resolution No.: ______THE PLACER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER MASTER PLAN UPDATE
The following Resolution was duly passed by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Placer at a regular meeting held______, by the following vote on roll call:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Signed and approved by me after its passage. ______Chair, Board of Supervisors
Attest:
______Clerk of said Board
WHEREAS, the proposed Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update (“PCGC Master Plan”) includes an amendment to the Placer County General Plan (“General Plan”) to establish a Master Plan land use designation and apply it to the PCGC Master Plan project site and to edit General Plan Tables 1-1 and 1-2 (Exhibit A), and Figures 1-1 (Exhibit B) and 1-2 (Exhibit C), to recognize the PCGC Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed PCGC Master Plan, including the proposed amendments to the General Plan were presented to the North Auburn Municipal Advisory Council (“MAC”) on March 12, 2019 and the MAC voted XX to forward a recommendation to the Placer County Planning Commission (“Planning Commission”) and Board of Supervisors (“Board”) to XX the proposed PCGC Master Plan update; and
WHEREAS, on March 14, 2019, the Planning Commission held a noticed public hearing pursuant to Placer County Code Chapter 17, Article 17.60, Section 17.60.140 to consider the proposed PCGC Master Plan update, including the proposed amendments to the General Plan, and pursuant to Placer County Code 187 10 Chapter 17, Article 17.60, Section 17.60.090(C), the Planning Commission has made recommendations to the Board related thereto; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing was given in compliance with Placer County Code Chapter 17, Article 17.60, Section 17.60.140; and on ______, 2019, the Board held the duly noticed public hearing pursuant to Placer County Code Chapter 17, Article 17.60, Section 17.60.090(D) to consider the recommendations of the Planning Commission and to receive public input regarding the proposed Master Plan update, including the proposed amendments to the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the proposed PCGC Master Plan update and General Plan amendments, considered the recommendations of the Planning Commission, received and considered the written and oral comments submitted by the public thereon, and has adopted Resolution No. XX-_____ certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for the “Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update”; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds the proposed PCGC Master Plan update and General Plan amendments will serve to protect and enhance the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of the County as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds the proposed General Plan amendments as identified in Exhibits A through C are in compliance with applicable requirements of State law and consistent with the Placer County General Plan goals and policies, including but not limited to the following:
Goal 1.A. To promote the wise, efficient, and environmentally-sensitive use of Placer County lands to meet the present and future needs of Placer County residents and businesses. Goal 1.B. To provide adequate land in a range of residential densities to accommodate the housing needs of all income groups expected to reside in Placer County. Goal 1.F To designate adequately-sized, well-located areas for the development of public facilities to serve both community and regional needs. Goal 1.D To designate adequate commercial land for and promote development of commercial uses to meet the present and future needs of Placer County residents and visitors and maintain economic vitality. Goal 1.M To work toward a jobs-housing balance. Goals III.A.2 a. Ensure that sound and adequate housing is provided to all residents at desirable locations, including consideration of transportation facilities, school facilities, and proximity to major employment centers; b. Provide housing to meet future needs anticipated in current population projections for all economic segments of the population anticipated within the plan area while ensuring compatibility with existing land uses; c. Promote safe, innovative, and energy efficient residential development; d. Provide the opportunity for a variety of housing types; e. Provide for residential development which creates functional, attractive, cohesive neighborhoods which are closely tied to adjoining neighborhoods. Goal III.C.2 a. Encourage new development in the Auburn/Bowman area to contribute to the creation of a mixed-use, compact, readily identifiable foothill town while maintaining the existing rural character of the area outside urban boundaries generally increasing the intensity of development otherwise possible.
WHEREAS, portions of PCGC fall within the boundaries of the Placer County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan’s Compatibility Zone Map for the Auburn Municipal Airport; and
WHEREAS, the proposed PCGC Master Plan, including the proposed amendments to the General Plan were presented to the Placer County Airport Land Use Commission on March 27, 2019, and the Airport Land
Use Commission voted to XX the Master Plan; and 188 10 WHEREAS, notice of all hearings required has been given and all hearings have been held as required by County ordinance and State law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF PLACER that the amendments to the General Plan, as set forth in Exhibits A, B and C attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, are hereby adopted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF PLACER that this Resolution shall take force and become effective upon the effective date of the ordinance rezoning the Placer County Government Center Campus real property.
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Amendments to General Plan Part 1 Land Use/Circulation Diagrams and Standards
TABLE 1-1 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GENERAL AND COMMUNITY PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
Generalized Land Use County General Plan Land Use Existing General & Community Designations Designations Plan Land Use Designations Agriculture Agriculture (10, 20, 40, 80-160 ac min.) Agriculture Agricultural - Planning Reserve Timberland Timberland (10, 20,40,80-640 ac. min.) Timberland
Resource Protection, Greenbelt and Open Space Conservation Preserve Greenbelt, Open Space, Forest and Recreation Forestry Greenbelt and Open Space Open Space Park Riparian Drainage Resorts and Recreation Forest (or Forestry) Recreation
Water Influence Water Influence Water Influence/Private Ownership Rural Residential Rural Residential Forest Residential Ranchette Rural Estate Rural Low Density Residential Rural Residential
190 10 Generalized Land Use County General Plan Land Use Existing General & Community Designations Designations Plan Land Use Designations Urban Low Density Residential Low Density Residential Low Medium Density Residential Medium Density Residential Medium Density Residential
High Density Residential High Density Residential Mixed Use Penryn Parkway General Commercial Commercial General Commercial Heavy Commercial Mixed Use Neighborhood Commercial Penryn Parkway Professional Office Village Commercial Tourist/Resort Commercial Alpine Commercial Entrance Commercial Highway Service Resorts and Recreation Tourist/Resort Commercial Visitor Commercial Business Park/Industrial Business Park/Industrial Industrial Industrial Development Reserve Office Retail Open Space/Business Park Public Facility Cemetery Public Facility Public or Quasi-Public Schools Specific Plan Area/ Regional University Specific Plan Specific Plan Study Area Specific Study Corridor Master Plan Placer County Government Center Master Master Plan Plan Update
*** The following paragraphs describe each land use designation used on the Land Use Diagram in terms of typical uses and how the designation is applied.
Agriculture (AG) (10, 20, 40, 80-160 acre minimum) This designation identifies land for the production of food and fiber, including areas of prime agricultural soils, and other productive and potentially productive lands where commercial agricultural uses can exist without creating conflicts with other land uses, or where potential conflicts can be mitigated. Typical land uses allowed include: crop
191 production, orchards and vineyards, grazing, pasture and rangeland, hobby farms; other resource extraction activities; facilities that directly support agricultural operations, such as agricultural products processing; and necessary public utility and safety facilities. Allowable residential development in areas designated Agriculture includes one principal dwelling and one secondary dwelling per lot, caretaker/employee housing, and farm worker housing.
Timberland (T) (10, 20, 40, 80-640 acre minimum) This designation is applied to mountainous areas of the county where the primary land uses relate to the growing and harvesting of timber and other forest products, together with limited, low-intensity public and commercial recreational uses. Typical land uses allowed include: all commercial timber production operations and facilities; agricultural operations where soil and slope conditions permit; mineral and other resource extraction operations; recreation uses such as incidental camping, private, institutional and commercial campgrounds (but not recreational vehicle parks); and necessary public utility and safety facilities. Allowable residential development in areas designated Timberland includes one principal dwelling and one secondary dwelling per lot and caretaker/employee housing.
Greenbelt and Open Space (OS) This designation is intended to identify and protect important open space lands within Placer County, including: National Forest, Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Land Management lands or other public lands specifically reserved or proposed for watershed preservation, outdoor recreation, wilderness or wildlife/environmental preserves; sites or portions of sites with natural features such as unique topography, vegetation, habitat, or stream courses; areas providing buffers between different, potentially incompatible types of land use such as intensive agricultural operations and residential uses, hazardous areas and/or land uses and areas with concentrations of population, and residential areas and important community facilities that may be viewed as nuisances by residents, such as the Western Regional Sanitary Landfill; and areas intended to preserve community identity by providing separation between communities. Typical land uses allowed within Greenbelt and Open Space areas are limited to low- intensity agricultural and public recreational uses, with structural development being restricted to accessory structures necessary to support the primary allowed uses, and necessary public utility and safety facilities.
Resorts and Recreation (REC) This designation is applied to mountain, water-oriented, and other areas of existing and potential public and commercial recreational use, where such use can occur without conflict with surrounding rural and/or agricultural uses. Typical land uses allowed include: parks, camping facilities, ski and other resort facilities including residential, transient lodging, and commercial uses in support of such facilities, necessary public utility and safety facilities, and similar and compatible uses.
Water Influence (W) This designation identifies significant lakes, reservoirs, and other bodies of water; and when this designation is located adjacent to the Resorts and Recreation or commercial designations, areas suitable for the development and operation of water- 6
192 oriented, public and private recreational and commercial uses and facilities. Typical land uses allowed include: parks and necessary public utility and safety facilities; and launching areas, marinas, and supporting commercial uses when the Water designation is applied adjacent to the Resorts and Recreation or commercial designations.
Rural Residential (RR) This designation is applied to areas generally located away from cities and unincorporated community centers, in hilly, mountainous, and/or forested terrain and as a buffer zone where dispersed residential development on larger parcels would be appropriate, and compatible with smaller-scale farming and ranching operations. Typical uses allowed include: detached single-family dwellings and secondary dwellings; agricultural uses such as crop production and grazing, equestrian facilities, and limited agricultural support businesses such as roadside stands, farm equipment and supplies sales; resource extraction uses; various facilities and services that support residential neighborhoods, such as churches, schools, libraries, child care and medical facilities; and parks and necessary public utility and safety facilities.
Low Density Residential (LDR) This designation is applied to urban or urbanizing areas suitable for single-family residential neighborhoods, with individual homes on lots ranging in area from 10,000 square feet to one acre. Typical land uses allowed include: detached single-family dwellings, secondary dwellings, and residential accessory uses; churches, schools, parks, golf courses, child care facilities; and necessary public utility and safety facilities.
Medium Density Residential (MDR) This designation is applied within urban areas to single-family residential neighborhoods where some lower-density multi-family housing may also be appropriate. Typical land uses allowed include: detached and attached single-family dwellings, secondary dwellings, smaller-scale multi-family dwellings (e.g., duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes), and residential accessory uses; churches, schools, parks, golf courses, child care facilities; and necessary public utility and safety facilities.
High Density Residential (HDR) This designation provides for residential neighborhoods of grouped or clustered single- family dwellings, duplexes, apartments, and other multiple-family attached dwellings such as condominiums. This designation is applied within urban areas where residential development will be near transportation corridors, downtowns, village centers, other major commercial centers, schools and community services. Typical land uses allowed include: detached and attached single-family dwellings, secondary dwellings, all types of multi-family dwellings (e.g., duplexes, apartments, senior housing projects, etc.), and residential accessory uses; churches, schools, parks, golf courses, child care facilities; and necessary public utility and safety facilities.
General Commercial (GC) This designation identifies a variety of urban commercial areas including shopping districts, service commercial areas, office areas, and neighborhood-serving
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193 commercial centers. This designation is applied within urban areas where the commercial development will be near major transportation corridors, and within downtowns, village centers, or other major commercial areas or centers. Typical land uses allowed include: all types of retail stores, restaurants, and shopping centers (limited in extent where necessary to maintain compatibility with adjoining land uses, such as in a neighborhood commercial center), offices, service commercial uses, mixed-use, recreation, education, and public assembly uses, medical services, child care facilities, necessary public utility and safety facilities, and similar and compatible uses. Developments including multi-family dwellings as the primary land use or as part of a mixed-use project may also be allowed where appropriate.
Tourist/Resort Commercial (TC) This designation provides for specialized commercial uses serving tourism and the traveling public. This designation is applied along major transportation corridors and at major recreational destinations such as ski areas and other types of resorts. Typical land uses allowed include: overnight lodging facilities of all types, retail services, food services, motorist and vehicle services, medical facilities, parks, churches, libraries and museums, necessary public utility and safety facilities, and similar and compatible uses.
Business Park/Industrial (BPI) This designation provides for all types of manufacturing, assembly, storage and distribution, and research and development activities in settings ranging from campus- like business or industrial parks to heavy industrial areas. The specific types of allowable industrial activity will be determined by the appropriate community plan, specific plan, or zoning. This designation is applied to areas with good access to major truck transportation routes and rail lines, located near concentrated residential areas so that employee commute times and distances are minimized. Typical land uses allowed include: all types of manufacturing and processing uses (limited where necessary to ensure compatibility between adjoining land uses), business support services, retail and service commercial uses necessary to support manufacturing and processing activities and their employees, necessary public utility and safety facilities, and similar and compatible uses. The only residential use allowed in this designation is caretaker/employee housing.
Public Facility (PF) This designation is applied to government-owned facilities and quasi-public facilities in a variety of rural and urban settings. The designation is applied to areas with existing public or quasi-public facilities and land uses, or to publicly-owned lands intended for development with public facilities. Typical land uses allowed include: government offices, service centers and other institutional facilities, schools, cemeteries, solid waste facilities, necessary public utility and safety facilities, landfills and other solid waste facilities, and similar and compatible uses. The only residential use allowed in this designation is caretaker/employee housing.
Forestry (F) This designation identifies those lands capable of timber production, to maintain the land's viability and economic productivity, and to protect these lands from the intrusion 8
194 of incompatible uses or activities. The Forestry land use designation is found along the North Fork of the American River between Colfax and Foresthill. This area was previously included in the 1981 Foresthill General Plan but was moved into the area covered by the Countywide General Plan Land Use Diagram when the Foresthill General Plan was superseded by the Foresthill Divide Community Plan in 2008. The minimum parcel size is 20 acres to maintain a strong rural identity in the area.
Regional University Specific Plan (RUSP) Specific plans provide a bridge between the goals and policies in the General Plan and specific development proposals, and incorporate detailed land-use development standards and design criteria. Each specific plan contains specific land use designations, policies and regulations to implement the development strategy for each area.
The County Board of Supervisors approved the Regional University Specific Plan on November 4, 2008. Its text and diagrams address the planning of necessary infrastructure and facilities, as well as land uses and open space. In addition, it specifies those programs and regulations necessary to finance infrastructure and public works projects. The plan includes 44.3 acres of High Density Residential (HDR) land (16-25 units/acre), 139.9 acres of Medium Density Residential (MDR) land (8-15.9 units/acre), and 10 acres of Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) land.
Master Plans A master plan is a comprehensive long range document that establishes a vision for a community by guiding development and future growth of a particular geographic area, community, or facilities for 20 or more years. The information contained in the plan is intended to guide decisions related to public and private use of land and public facilities in a manner compatible with the land’s character and adaptability, thus promoting good stewardship of resources. A master plan becomes part of the Placer County General Plan and outlines a community’s goals and objectives. It may regulate land use, zoning, or development standards on a smaller or more targeted scale than a specific plan or a community plan.
Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update The County Board of Supervisors approved the Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update on XXX. It provides an update to the 1993 Comprehensive Facilities Master Plan. Its text and diagrams address the planning of land use, zoning, and development standards for the 200-acre campus.
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195 TABLE 1-2 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS By Land Use Designation
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Maximum Range/Maximum Minimum Lot Area Nonresidential Land Use Designation DUs per Net Acre FAR Agriculture (AG) 10 acres ** 0.30 20 acres ** 0.30
40 acres ** 0.30
80 to 160 acres* ** 0.30
Timberland (T) 10 acres ** 0.06 20 acres ** 0.06
40 acres ** 0.06
80 to 640 acres* 0 0.06
Forestry (FOR) 20 to 160 acres* 0 0.02 Greenbelt and Open Space (OS) 5 to 160 acres* ** 0.02 Resorts and Recreation (REC) 1 to 160 acres* ** 0.30 Water Influence (W) n/a 0 0.20 Rural Residential (RR) 1 to 10 acres* ** 0.30 Low Density Residential (LDR) 10,000 sq. ft to 1 acre* 1-5 du 0.30 Medium Density Residential (MDR) 3,500 to 10,000 sq. ft.* 5-10 du 0.70 High Density Residential (HDR) 3,500 to 10,000 sq. ft.* 10-21 du 1.05 General Commercial (GC) 5,000 sq. ft. 21 du 2.00 Tourist/Resort Commercial (TC) 6,000 to 20,000 sq. ft.* 11-21 du 0.80 Business Park/Industrial (I) 10,000 sq. ft. to 5 acres* 0 1.80 Public Facility (PF) n/a 0 n/a Regional University Specific Plan See Specific Plan Documents Master Plans See Master Plan Documents *Minimum lot size within range determined by zoning **Only one principal dwelling allowed per lot
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197 Exhibit C
198 Attachment D
Before the Board of Supervisors County of Placer, State of California
In the matter of: A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE AUBURN/BOWMAN COMMUNITY PLAN AS Resolution No.: ______RELATES TO THE PLACER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER MASTER PLAN UPDATE
The following Resolution was duly passed by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Placer at a regular meeting held______, by the following vote on roll call:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Signed and approved by me after its passage. ______Chair, Board of Supervisors
Attest:
______Clerk of said Board
WHEREAS, the proposed Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update (“PCGC Master Plan”) includes an amendment to the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan Land Use Map to re-designate land uses within the PCGC Master Plan area (Exhibit A), and to replace all references to the “Dewitt Center” with the “Placer County Government Center Master Plan” (Exhibit B); and
WHEREAS, the proposed PCGC Master Plan, including the proposed amendments to the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan were presented to the North Auburn Municipal Advisory Council (“MAC”) on March 12, 2019 and the MAC voted XX to forward a recommendation to the Placer County Planning Commission (“Planning Commission”) and Board of Supervisors (“Board”) to XX the proposed PCGC Master Plan update and the amendments to the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan; and
199 WHEREAS, on March 14, 2019, the Planning Commission held a noticed public hearing pursuant to Placer County Code Chapter 17, Article 17.60, Section 17.60.140 to consider the proposed PCGC Master Plan update and the proposed amendments to the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan, and pursuant to Placer County Code Chapter 17, Article 17.60, Section 17.60.090(C), the Planning Commission has made recommendations to the Board related thereto; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing was given in compliance with Placer County Code Chapter 17 Article 17.60, Section 17.60.140 and on ______, 2019, the Board held the duly noticed public hearing pursuant to Placer County Code Chapter 17, Article 17.60, Section 17.60.090(D) to consider the recommendations of the Planning Commission and to receive public input regarding the proposed PCGC Master Plan update and amendments to the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the proposed PCGC Master Plan update and amendments to the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan, considered the recommendations of the Planning Commission, received and considered the written and oral comments submitted by the public thereon, and has adopted Resolution No. XX-_____ certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for the “Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update”; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds the proposed Auburn/Bowman Community Plan amendments to re-designate land uses within the PCGC Master Plan and associated references are in compliance with applicable requirements of State law and are consistent with and will implement the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan adopted in June 1994 based on the following:
The proposed Master Plan, will help to achieve a balanced mixed-use vision for the Government Center campus including civic, park/open spaces, commercial, and multi-family residential uses; and The proposed Master Plan focuses on promoting economic development within the North Auburn community; and The proposed Master Plan will provide for a variety of housing types and will encourage a sense of community by creating a compact, activated, mixed-use town center; and The proposed Master Plan will provide a pedestrian and bicycle friendly community which will help reduce vehicle trips, increase mobility, and improve public health.
WHEREAS, the Board finds the proposed amendments will serve to protect and enhance the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan area and the County as a whole; and
WHEREAS, portions of Placer County Government Center campus fall within the boundaries of the Placer County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan’s Compatibility Zone Map for the Auburn Municipal Airport; and
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200 WHEREAS, the proposed PCGC Master Plan, including the amendments to the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan were presented to the Placer County Airport Land Use Commission on March 27, 2019, and the Airport Land Use Commission voted XX to XX the PCGC Master Plan Update; and
WHEREAS, notice of all hearings required has been given and all hearings have been held as required by County ordinance and State law.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF PLACER, that the amendments to the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan, as set forth in Exhibits A and B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, are hereby adopted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF PLACER that this Resolution shall take force and become effective upon the effective date of the ordinance rezoning the Placer County Government Center real property.
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201 Exhibit A
202 EXHIBIT B
Amendment to the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan
The Auburn Bowman Community Plan is hereby amended to replace and supersede the references to the “Dewitt Center” on pages 49-53 with the “Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update”.
The Auburn Bowman Community Plan is hereby amended to replace and supersede all references to the “Dewitt Center” with the “Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update”.
The Auburn Bowman Community Plan is hereby amended to replace and supersede all mixed use standards related to the “Dewitt Center” with the “Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update”.
203 204 Attachment E
Before the Board of Supervisors County of Placer, State of California
In the matter of: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PLACER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER MASTER Resolution No.: ______PLAN UPDATE
The following Resolution was duly passed by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Placer at a regular meeting held______, by the following vote on roll call:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Signed and approved by me after its passage. ______Chair, Board of Supervisors
Attest:
______Clerk of said Board
WHEREAS, the proposed Placer County Government Center (“PCGC”) Master Plan campus is comprised of approximately 200 acres and is bounded by Bell Road on the north and Atwood Road on the south. The PCGC Master Plan update is intended to implement a campus-wide land use plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed PCGC Master Plan update was presented to the North Auburn Municipal Advisory Council (“MAC”) on March 12, 2019 and the MAC voted XX to forward a recommendation to the Placer County Planning Commission (“Planning Commission”) and Board of Supervisors (“Board”) to XX the proposed PCGC Master Plan update; and
WHEREAS, on March 14, 2019, the Planning Commission held a noticed public hearing pursuant to Placer County Code Chapter 17, Article 17.60, Section 17.60.140 to consider
205 the proposed PCGC Master Plan update and pursuant to Placer County Code Chapter 17, Article 17.60, Section 17.60.090(C), the Planning Commission has made recommendations to the Board related thereto; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing was given in compliance with Placer County Code Chapter 17, Article 17.60, Section 17.60.140; and on ______, 2019, the Board held the duly noticed public hearing pursuant to Placer County Code Chapter 17, Article 17.60, Section 17.60.090(D) to consider the recommendations of the Planning Commission and to receive public input regarding the proposed PCGC Master Plan update; and
WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the proposed PCGC Master Plan update, considered the recommendations of the Planning Commission, received and considered the written and oral comments submitted by the public thereon, and has adopted Resolution No. XX-_____ certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for the “Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update”; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds the proposed PCGC Master Plan update will serve to protect and enhance the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of the County as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds the proposed PCGC Master Plan update is in compliance with applicable requirements of State law and consistent with the Placer County General Plan goals and policies, including but not limited to the following:
Goal 1.A. To promote the wise, efficient, and environmentally-sensitive use of Placer County lands to meet the present and future needs of Placer County residents and businesses. Goal 1.B. To provide adequate land in a range of residential densities to accommodate the housing needs of all income groups expected to reside in Placer County. Goal 1.F To designate adequately-sized, well-located areas for the development of public facilities to serve both community and regional needs. Goal 1.D To designate adequate commercial land for and promote development of commercial uses to meet the present and future needs of Placer County residents and visitors and maintain economic vitality. Goal 1.M To work toward a jobs-housing balance. Goals III.A.2 a. Ensure that sound and adequate housing is provided to all residents at desirable locations, including consideration of transportation facilities, school facilities, and proximity to major employment centers; b. Provide housing to meet future needs anticipated in current population projections for all economic segments of the population anticipated within the plan area while ensuring compatibility with existing land uses; c. Promote safe, innovative, and energy efficient residential development; d. Provide the opportunity for a variety of housing types; e. Provide for residential development which creates functional, attractive, cohesive neighborhoods which are closely tied to adjoining neighborhoods. Goal III.C.2 a. Encourage new development in the Auburn/Bowman area to contribute to the creation of a mixed-use, compact, readily identifiable foothill town while maintaining the existing rural character of the area outside urban boundaries generally increasing the intensity of development otherwise possible. 2
206 WHEREAS, the Board finds the proposed PCGC Master Plan update will implement the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan adopted in June 1994 based on the following:
The proposed Master Plan, will help to achieve a balanced mixed-use vision for the Government Center area including civic, park/open spaces, commercial, and multi-family residential uses; and The proposed Master Plan focuses on promoting economic development within the North Auburn community; and The proposed Master Plan will provide for a variety of housing types and will encourage a sense of community by creating a compact, activated, mixed-use town center; and The proposed Master Plan will provide a pedestrian and bicycle friendly community which will help reduce vehicle trips, increase mobility, and improve public health.
WHEREAS, portions of PCGC Master Plan area fall within the boundaries of the Placer County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan’s Compatibility Zone Map for the Auburn Municipal Airport; and
WHEREAS, the proposed PCGC Master Plan update was presented to the Placer County Airport Land Use Commission on March 27, 2019, and the Airport Land Use Commission voted to XX the Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, notice of all hearings required has been given and all hearings have been held as required by County ordinance and State law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF PLACER that the Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update, dated XXX (“Master Plan”) is hereby adopted as set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF PLACER that this Resolution shall take force and become effective upon the effective date of the ordinance rezoning the Placer County Government Center real property.
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207 Exhibit A
Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update
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208 Attachment F
Before the Board of Supervisors County of Placer, State of California
In the matter of: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PLACER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER MASTER Resolution No.: ______PLAN UPDATE DESIGN GUIDELINES (PLN18- 00195)
The following Resolution was duly passed by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Placer at a regular meeting held______, by the following vote on roll call:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Signed and approved by me after its passage. ______Chair, Board of Supervisors
Attest:
______Clerk of said Board
WHEREAS, the Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update (“PCGC Master Plan”) includes a separate section entitled “Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update – Design Guidelines” (“PCGC Design Guidelines”) that are intended to implement the PCGC Master Plan and guide future development within the PCGC campus; and
WHEREAS, the proposed PCGC Master Plan update, including the PCGC Design Guidelines were presented to the North Auburn Municipal Advisory Council (“MAC”) on March 12, 2019 and the MAC voted XX to forward a recommendation to the Placer County Planning Commission (“Planning Commission”) and Board of Supervisors (“Board”) to XX the proposed PCGC Master Plan update, including the PCGC Design Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, on March 14, 2019, the Planning Commission held a noticed public hearing pursuant to Placer County Code Chapter 17, Article 17.60, Section 17.60.140 to consider the proposed PCGC Master Plan update, including the PCGC Design Guidelines, and pursuant to Placer 209 County Code Chapter 17, Article 17.60, Section 17.60.090(C), the Planning Commission has made recommendations to the Board related thereto; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing was given in compliance with Placer County Code Chapter 17, Article 17.60, Section 17.60.140; and on ______, 2019, the Board held the duly noticed public hearing pursuant to Placer County Code Chapter 17, Article 17.60, Section 17.60.090(D) to consider the recommendations of the Planning Commission and to receive public input regarding the proposed PCGC Master Plan update, including the PCGC Design Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the proposed PCGC Master Plan update, including the PCGC Design Guidelines, considered the recommendations of the Planning Commission, received and considered the written and oral comments submitted by the public thereon, and has adopted Resolution No. XX-_____ certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for the “Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update”; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds the proposed PCGC Design Guidelines are consistent with the General Plan, the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan, and the proposed PCGC Master Plan, and is in the best interests of the County by facilitating logical and efficient land use within the PCGC Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, notice of all hearings required has been given and all hearings have been held as required by County ordinance and State law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF PLACER that the “Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update - Design Guidelines”, dated XXX are hereby adopted as set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF PLACER that this Resolution shall take force and become effective upon the effective date of the ordinance rezoning the Placer County Government Center real property.
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210 Exhibit A
Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update - Design Guidelines
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211 212 Attachment G Before the Board of Supervisors County of Placer, State of California
In the matter of: AN ORDINANCE REZONING Ordinance No. 20_____ THE PLACER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ZONE DISTRICTS
The following ordinance was duly passed by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Placer
at a regular meeting held ______, 2019, by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Signed by me after its passage.
______Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Attest:
______Clerk of said Board
______
WHEREAS, on March 14, 2019, the Planning Commission held a noticed public hearing pursuant to Placer County Code Chapter 17, Article 17.60, Section 17.60.140 to consider the proposed PCGC Master Plan update and the proposed changes to the zone districts within the PCGC Master Plan and pursuant to Placer County Code Chapter 17, Article 17.60, Section 17.60.090(C), the Planning Commission has made recommendations to the Board related thereto; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing was given in compliance with Placer County Code Chapter 17 Article 17.60, Section 17.60.140 and on ______, 2019, the Board held the duly noticed public hearing pursuant to Placer County Code Chapter 17, Article 17.60, Section 17.60.090(D) to consider the recommendations of the Planning Commission and to receive public input regarding the proposed PCGC Master Plan update and zone district changes; and
WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the proposed PCGC Master Plan update and zone district changes, considered the recommendations of the Planning Commission, received and considered the written and oral comments submitted by the public thereon, and has adopted Resolution No. XX-_____ certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for the “Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update”; and
213 WHEREAS, the Board finds the proposed rezoning of the PCGC zone districts is consistent with the General Plan, the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan, and renders the zone districts consistent with the proposed land use categories in the proposed Master Plan, and this is in the best interests of the County by facilitating logical and consistent land uses within the Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, notice of all hearings required has been given and all hearings have been held as required by County ordinance and State law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF PLACER that pursuant to Placer County Code Chapter 17, Article 17.06, Section 17.06.020, the Placer County Government Center Master Plan Zoning Map is adopted as set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force thirty (30) days after the date of its passage. The Clerk is directed to publish this ordinance, or a summary thereof, within fifteen (15) days in accordance with Government Code section 25124.
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214 Exhibit A
PLACER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER MASTER PLAN UPDATE ZONING MAP
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215 216 Attachment H Before the Board of Supervisors County of Placer, State of California
In the matter of: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Ordinance No. 20_____ PLACER COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE 17.52, SECTION 17.52.135 TOWN CENTER COMMERCIAL (-TC)
The following ordinance was duly passed by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Placer
at a regular meeting held ______, 2019, by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Signed by me after its passage.
______Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Attest:
______Clerk of said Board
______
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF PLACER, STATE OF CALIFORNIA HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Placer County Code Chapter 17, Article 17.52, section 17.52.135 related to the Town Center (-TC) zone overlay district is hereby amended as follows:
217 17.52.135 Town Center commercial (-TC). A. Purpose and Intent. 1. The board of supervisors finds that the Town Center commercial (-TC) district is an overlay district which allows flexibility in the underlying zone district regulations (including both permitted use types and development standards) by reference to regulations adopted in a community plan, area plan, master plan, or specific plan which applies to the property so classified. 2. The -TC, Town Center commercial district is intended to be applied in circumstances where the desired mix of uses cannot be achieved with standard commercial or residential zoning. B. Combining District Requirements. 1. Land Use Permit Requirements. The board of supervisors, in approving a zoning reclassification may combine the -TC, Town Center commercial district with any residential or commercial district, where said combining district has been identified in a community plan, area plan, master plan, or specific plan. The -TC, Town Center commercial district section of the applicable community plan, area plan, master plan, or specific plan shall specify the types of uses allowed or disallowed in the combining district. The allowed uses shall follow the permit requirements of the underlying zone district, unless otherwise specified in the community plan, area plan, master plan, or specific plan. 2. Development Standards. Where property is zoned -TC, Town Center commercial district, development standards provided in the applicable community plan, area plan, master plan, or specific plan shall supersede development standards contained in this title for the underlying zone district. If a standard is not addressed within the applicable community plan, it shall be governed by the standards established by the underlying zone district.
Section 2: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force thirty (30) days after the date of its passage. The Clerk is directed to publish this ordinance, or a summary thereof, within fifteen (15) days in accordance with Government Code section 25124.
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218 Attachment I
Before the Board of Supervisors County of Placer, State of California
In the matter of: AN ORDINANCE Ordinance No. 20_____ ADOPTING THE PLACER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER MASTER PLAN UPDATE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The following ordinance was duly passed by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Placer
at a regular meeting held ______, 2019, by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Signed by me after its passage.
______Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Attest:
______Clerk of said Board
______
WHEREAS, the Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update (“PCGC Master Plan”) includes a separate section entitled “Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update - Development Standards” (“PCGC Development Standards”) that are intended to implement the PCGC Master Plan and guide future development within the PCGC campus; and
WHEREAS, the proposed PCGC Master Plan update, including the PCGC Development Standards were presented to the North Auburn Municipal Advisory Council (“MAC”) on March 12, 2019 and the MAC voted XX to forward a recommendation to the Placer County Planning Commission (“Planning Commission”) and Board of Supervisors (“Board”) to XX the proposed PCGC Master Plan update, including the PCGC Development Standards; and
WHEREAS, on March 14, 2019, the Planning Commission held a noticed public hearing pursuant to Placer County Code Chapter 17, Article 17.60, Section 17.60.140 to consider the proposed PCGC Master Plan update, including the PCGC Development Standards, and pursuant to Placer County Code Chapter 17, Article 17.60, Section 17.60.090(C), the Planning Commission has made recommendations to the Board related thereto; and
219 WHEREAS, notice of public hearing was given in compliance with Placer County Code Chapter 17, Article 17.60, Section 17.60.140; and on ______, 2019, the Board held the duly noticed public hearing pursuant to Placer County Code Chapter 17, Article 17.60, Section 17.60.090(D) to consider the recommendations of the Planning Commission and to receive public input regarding the proposed PCGC Master Plan update, including the PCGC Development Standards; and
WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the proposed PCGC Master Plan update, including the PCGC Development Standards, considered the recommendations of the Planning Commission, received and considered the written and oral comments submitted by the public thereon, and has adopted Resolution No. XX-_____ certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for the “Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update”; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds the proposed PCGC Development Standards are consistent with the General Plan, the Auburn/Bowman Community Plan, and the proposed PCGC Master Plan, and is in the best interests of the County by facilitating logical and efficient land use within the PCGC Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, notice of all hearings required has been given and all hearings have been held as required by County ordinance and State law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF PLACER that the “Placer County Government Center Master Plan Update - Development Standards” dated XX are hereby adopted as set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall take effect and be in full force thirty (30) days after the date of its passage. The Clerk is directed to publish this ordinance, or a summary thereof, within fifteen (15) days in accordance with Government Code section 25124.
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220 Exhibit A
PLACER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER MASTER PLAN UPDATE - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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