ANTHONY CHABOT REGIONAL PARK LAND USE-DEVELOPMENT PLAN/ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT State Clearinghouse No. SCH# 82072713 Adopted: February 21, 1984 Resolution No: 1984-02-44 Prepared by: East Bay Regional Park District 2950 Peralta Oaks Court Oakland, CA 94605 (510) 635-0135 TABLE OF CONTENTS P~E FOREWORD------------------------------------------------- iii I. INTRODUCTION A. Purpose and role of EBRPD---------------------------- 1 B. Master Plan Guidelines/Purpose of Document----------- 2 C. Location and Description----------------------------- 3 D. Ownership and Administration------------------------- 8 E. Park Names------------------------------------------- 9 II. BACKGROUND A. Parkland Planning and Acquisition History------------ 13 B. Regional and Local Agency Plans---------------------- 18 C. Adjacent Land Use------------------------------------ 18 D. 30-Minute Planning Zone------------------------------ 18 E. Public Use and Demand-------------------------------- 22 III. LA1~ USE-DEVELOPMENT PLAN A. Parkland Classification and Regional Park Activities- 33 B. Regional Park Purposes------------------------------- 34 C. Development Program---------------------------------- 34 D. Funding and Schedules-------------------------------- 65 E. Plan Administration and Implementation--------------- 65 F. Revisions to the Plan-------------------------------- 66 IV. NATURAL RESOURCES MANAG~IENT PLAN A. General---------------------------------------------- 67 B. Vegetation------------------------------------------- 67 C. Wildlife--------------------------------------------- 77 D. Water------------------------------------------------ 80 E. Soil------------------------------------------------- 81 F. Air-------------------------------------------------- 83 V. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT A. Summary---------------------------------------------- 85 B. BiD/Physical Environments---------------------------- 86 C. Socio-Economic Environment--------------------------- 108 D. Impact Overview-------------------------------------- 121 E. Report Preparation----------------------------------- 124 VI. APPENDICES A. References------------------------------------------- 125 B. Draft LUDP!EIR Distribution List--------------------- 129 C. Public Comments Pre-Draft LUDP/EIR------------------- 140 D. Public Comments and Responses for the Final LUDP/EIR- 141 E. Recommendations of the EBRPD Educational Use Advisory Committee-------------------------------------------- 173 i P~E FIGURES 1. Location Map----------------------------------------- 4 2. Major Features Naming-------------------------------- 6 3. Existing Development and Circulation----------------- 10 4. 1966 LUDP-------------------------------------------- 14 5. Balanced Parkland------------------------------------ 17 6. 30-Minute Planning Zone------------------------------ 19 7. Land Use-Development Plan---------------------------- 36 8. Willow Park Recreation Unit (R.U.)------------------- 39 9. Lake Chabot R.U.------------------------------------- 39 9A. Marina Meadow/Lake Chabot Marina--------------------- 41 10. Grass Valley Picnic R.U.----------------------------- 43 11. Chabot Equestrian Center R.U.------------------------ 43 12. Bort Meadow R.U.------------------------------------- 45 13. Motorcycle Hill R.U.--------------------------------- 45 14. Marciel Gate R.U.------------------------------------ 47 14A. Firing Line of 500m/600 yd. Range-------------------- 49 15. Marksmanship Range R.U.------------------------------ 51 16. Hilltop Camping R.U.--------------------------------- 53 17. South County Service Unit---------------------------- 53 18. Regional Trails Plan--------------------------------- 63 19. Proposed Fuel Break and Vegetation Management Plan--- 73 20. Traffic---------------------------------------------- 111 TABLE 1. Planning Zone Population----------------------------- 20 2. Noise Levels at Use Areas Near the Chabot Marksmanship Range--------------------------------- 103 3. Estimated Traffic Volumes---------------------------- 114 4. 1982 Annual Revenues and Estimated Expenses for ACRP- 119 5. Projected Annual Revenue and Estimated Expenses for ACRP------------------------------------------- 120 ii FOREWORD The essence of this report is contained in Chapter III.C of the "Development Program" of the "Land Use-Development Plan" (also referred to as the Plan or LUDP). which outlines the future development of Anthony Chabot Regional Park. The Plan is graphically illustrated in Figure 7. The other major portions of this report are Chapter IV. "Natural Resources Management Plan" • which proposes management policies concerning vegetation, wildlife, water and other park resources; and Chapter V. "Environmental Impact Report". which discusses the environmental impacts which could result from the Plan and suggests mitigation for possible significant impacts. Other project alternatives are also discussed. Other sections of the report primarily serve as background material for the major chapters. iii 1. INTRODUCTION A. PURPOSE AND ROLE OF THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT The East Bay Regional Park District (referred to as "EBRPD" or the "District"), is a State mandated Special District for the area of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Its headquarters are located in Oakland. California. .,..--------'---------------'--------.-----------r EBRPD MASTER PLAN Purpose and Role of EBRPD I PURPOSE The East Bay Regional Park District shall acquire. develop and I operate regional parklands in perpetuity for public use and shall conserve these lands for the purpose of making the I outdoor environment available for the enjoyment and education of the general public. I ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY The East Bay Regional Park District will thus become a major participant in improving the quality of life for Alameda and Contra Costa County residents. I ROLE POLICY AND OBJECTIVES The Board of Directors, in order to provide direction for I fulfilling the District's proper role in the community, I establishes the objectives listed below as those necessary to I accomplish the District's purpose. \ -----------------"-~ 1 ~:;irO:;t:~tsiV:~d .r:t:t~te~~edt::~~£:~::~~~~:~~:~:~ I 1,1 I agencies and the private sector with a clear statement which . I will be used to guide the District in implementing this Master I I Plan: j , I l 1. To provide a diversified land and water system of regional ! parks, recreation areas, wilderness, preserves, trails and \ shorelines and parkland-related services which will provide District residents with opportunities for creative use of I outdoor leisure time. 2. To acquire. preserve and interpret significant examples of the natural environment, including biologic. geologic. scenic. and outdoor historic resources which exist within the boundaries of the district. 3. To cooperate with other public agencies in the acquisition, preservation and management of non-park open space lands. 4. To emphasize balance of both environmental concerns and regional recreation opportunities within the system of parklands operated by the District. 5. To effectively conserve energy by dispersed location of parklands close to the people throughout the District by reasoned management of energy resources available to the District; and by cooperating with other public and private entities in j oint efforts to conserve diminishing energy resources. (Page 7) _. ,_.,..",~_,_"._. ... ...__.------3I B. MASTER PL~~ GUIDELINES/PURPOSE OF DOCUMENT 1. The Land Use-Development Plan (referred to as the "Plan" or "LUDP"). is a part of the planning process required by the East Bay Regional Park District Master Plan. the maj or policy document of the District (adopted 1973. revised 1980). The purpose of the LUDP is to direct future park development by: outlining expected levels of use and development, delineating general park character. planning access points and circulation systems. and dividing the Park into zoning units for recreation and for the natural areas which will preserve the significant natural resources of the park. Quotes of Master Plan policies are reprinted in boxes throughout the report for clarification. 2 ,....---------------------------'---"-'---, EBRPD MASTER PLAN Land Use-Development Plan The District will. following adoption of the resource analysis, prepare a land use-development plan prior to any significant development or substantial public use of the site. The plan will identify natural environment areas. environmental protective zones or any other designation within the parkland classification system which will control planning and management of the parkland and any recreation or staging area within the proposed parkland site. A schematic development concept or resource preservation plan will be prepared in map form along with supporting narrative. Specific sites will be planned with full recognition of both environmental and recreational needs based upon the resource analysis. Full consideration will be given to site resources to preserve significant resource values as well as public recreation need and demand as identified in policies relating to those areas of concern. Recreation need and demand policies shall be based upon: data collected as part of the need and demand survey program. Expressed public desire for development or provision for activities. Evaluation of the recreational needs of current and future residents and overall regional system needs which can be met at a specific parkland. (Page 28) ,----------__J The Land Use-Development Plan is based on the conclusions of the