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AUSTIN PARK MASTER PLAN PROPOSED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL INITIAL STUDY November 15, 2017 CITY OF CLEARLAKE AUSTIN PARK MASTER PLAN PROPOSED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL INITIAL STUDY November 15, 2017 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL INITIAL STUDY PUBLIC REVIEW The draft Initial Study for this project was circulated for public review between September 28 and October 30, 2017. This circulation included distribution to the California Clearinghouse. The only comments received were from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board as described in the attached letter of October 26, 2017. All comments of this letter made a number of recommendations and suggestions on various permits necessary to implement the project. The letter indicates that the initial study should evaluate potential impacts to both surface and groundwater quality. The draft Initial Study already included all recommendations and identified various permits necessary per the letter. Several mitigation measures were included in the draft Initial Study so there is was no need to make any changes to the draft. Sections IV, Biological Resources Evaluation and IX, Hydrology and Water Quality provide for a complete analysis of both surface and groundwater quality. Complete permitting requirements noted in the letter have been addressed with the following: Mitigation Measures: 13. Prior to issuance of a building or grading permit, or conducting any disturbance within the bed and bank of Clear Lake and the adjacent riparian vegetation, and to protect a 0.03-acre area of willow riparian (a natural community of special concern) which occurs along the shoreline of Clear Lake, a Lake and Stream Alteration Agreement shall be obtained from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (as applicable for Phase II of the Master Plan). 21. Prior to commencing any work within or below the ordinary high-water mark of Clear Lake the following permits shall be secured (as applicable for Phase II of the Master Plan). All permit conditions shall be implemented (as applicable for Phase II of the master plan): i. Section 404 Permit from Corps (from the US Army Corp of Engineers) ii. Section 401 Water Quality Certification (from the Regional Water Quality Control Board) iii. Lease agreement and encroachment permit (from the State Lands Commission) City of Clearlake Environmental Initial Study-Final 1 Austin Park Master Plan Nov. 2017 iv. A 1602 Lake Alteration Agreement (from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife). A Lake Alteration Agreement is also required prior to any work within the riparian area or bank of Clear Lake. 22. A 2081 Incidental Take Permit from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife may be required for impacts on the Clear Lake hitch, a state listed fish species. Prior to in- water work, the Project will implement the following measures (as applicable for Phase II of the Master Plan): b. A survey by a qualified biologist shall be conducted prior to any inshore work to determine the presence of any inshore vegetation and, therefore determine whether or not a 2081 permit will be required. The survey shall be conducted during the period when inshore vegetation is evident and identifiable, between June and October. If no inshore vegetation is found, a 2081 permit is not required. c. If in-shore vegetation is found within the limits of in-water work, CDFW will be contacted and a 2081 incidental permit will be obtained. All permit conditions will be implemented. 33. Prior to the project construction a drainage improvement plan shall be prepared by a qualified professional (Registered Civil Engineer) that demonstrates that drainage will be accommodated both on and off the site that will not result in adverse drainage impacts. The plan shall include all drainage facilities, both on-site and off-site, that will be installed as part of the project. The drainage plan must be designed and constructed in accordance with the Lake County Clean Water Program Storm Water Management Plan. Drainage facilities shall meet the City’s Design and Construction Standards. Drainage facilities shall be completed in accordance with the approved drainage plan. 37. A Grading Plan and Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan prepared by a qualified professional (Registered Civil Engineer) shall be prepared for the project. This plan shall indicate both temporary and permanent erosion control measures to be implemented in accordance with standard Best Management Practices (BMP). Also, depending on whether or not required by the Regional Water Quality Control Board, a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan may also be necessary. Prior to the commencement of any grading activity on-site, structural control measures shall be installed to reduce erosion and retain sedimentation. Measures may include, but are not limited to, stabilization of control entrance, temporary gravel and construction entrance, installation of a temporary gravel construction entrance, and installation of filter fabric fences. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the Lake County Clean Water Program Storm Water Management Plan. A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, may also be required by the City Engineer. Erosion and sedimentation control shall be installed in accordance with the approved plan prior to project construction. City of Clearlake Environmental Initial Study-Final 2 Austin Park Master Plan Nov. 2017 Based on this assessment, the draft Initial Study does not need to be amended or recirculated and has been determined to adequately address quality of surface and groundwaters of the state. No further changes are necessary to the draft Initial Study other than this response to comments. Therefore, this document is formalized as the Final Initial Study and the final decision making body on this project may issue a mitigated negative declaration. City of Clearlake Environmental Initial Study-Final 3 Austin Park Master Plan Nov. 2017 City of Clearlake Environmental Initial Study-Final 4 Austin Park Master Plan Nov. 2017 City of Clearlake Environmental Initial Study-Final 5 Austin Park Master Plan Nov. 2017 City of Clearlake Environmental Initial Study-Final 6 Austin Park Master Plan Nov. 2017 City of Clearlake Environmental Initial Study-Final 7 Austin Park Master Plan Nov. 2017 City of Clearlake Environmental Initial Study-Final 8 Austin Park Master Plan Nov. 2017 City of Clearlake Environmental Initial Study-Final 9 Austin Park Master Plan Nov. 2017 City of Clearlake Environmental Initial Study-Final 10 Austin Park Master Plan Nov. 2017 City of Clearlake Environmental Initial Study-Final 11 Austin Park Master Plan Nov. 2017 City of Clearlake Environmental Initial Study-Final 12 Austin Park Master Plan Nov. 2017 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM A. Project Description and Background Summary Project title: Austin Park Master Plan Lead agency’s name and address: City of Clearlake, 14050 Olympic Drive, Clearlake, CA, 95422 Contact person’s name and phone Julie Burrow, Assistant Planner, (707) 994-8201 number: Project location: 14077 Lakeshore Drive in the City of Clearlake, CA. Lakeshore Drive runs from CA-53 down to the coast of Clear Lake, then along the coast line for approximately 8.5 miles. The 20-acre site includes a beach along the eastern shore of Clear Lake and is at the center of downtown, next to City Hall, a few restaurants and retail shops, single-family homes and Burns Valley Elementary School. (Refer to Maps 1 through 3) Project sponsor’s name, address and City of Clearlake, 14050 Olympic Drive, Clearlake, CA phone number: 95422 (707) 994-8201 Ext. 102, [email protected] General plan description: Open Space Zoning: O-Parks and Recreation District Description of project: The City of Clearlake is developing a comprehensive Master Plan for improvements to the existing Austin Park, a 20-acre park which is owned and maintained by the City of Clearlake. Austin Park is an important recreational center for local residents and surrounding communities, with large open spaces that host popular annual events. Existing park amenities include the beach, playgrounds, walking trails along with basketball, tennis and volleyball courts. The project includes a City-owned 2-acre parcel on the Lake, north of Austin Park beach. Most of this parcel is native grasses and mature City of Clearlake Environmental Initial Study-Final 13 Austin Park Master Plan Nov. 2017 trees, with a foot path following the edge of the lake. This parcel is not currently used for park programs; however, the future use of the property is included in the Master Plan. The Austin Park Master Plan proposes enhancement of existing areas that need improvements and open space areas that are underutilized and present an opportunity for new amenities. The Master Plan includes several improvements including a band shell stage focused on a multi-use turf event area, shade structure group picnic areas, perimeter path with Parcourse exercise equipment, Lakeshore Drive street improvements (including boardwalk style plaza and overlooks to the Lake) new playgrounds, dog park, in-ground concrete skate park, and several other amenities. A more detailed project description is provided in Section D of this document. Surrounding land uses and setting – The project site is a 20-acre, City owned property Briefly describe the project’s containing Austin Park, which includes a beach along surroundings: the eastern shore of Clear lake. The park is located at the center of downtown, next to City Hall, a few restaurants and retail shops, single-family homes and Burns Valley Elementary School. The School property includes two softball fields and a gated parking lot that are next to Austin Park, on its east side, across Uhl Avenue. The City also owns a 2-acre parcel on the Lake, north of the Austin Park beach. Most of the property is native grasses and intermittent mature trees. A foot path follows the edge of the lake that continues onto an adjacent, similar 5-acre private property parcel. The core of Austin park is where the park meets Lakeshore Drive and the boardwalk area of the Lake.
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