HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 10241 (Central SR Redevelopment)RESOLUTION -10241
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
AUTHORIZING TRANSMITTAL OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENTATION PREPARED FOR THE SECOND AMENDED AND
RESTATED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL SAN RAFAEL
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Community Redevelopment Law (Health &
Safety Code Section 33000 et 5eq.) and to direction by the San Rafael Redevelopment Agency
(the "Agency"), staff and consultants are preparing for distribution to each affected taxing entity,
and other interested parties, environmental documentation (the "Environmental Documentation")
for the Second Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan for the Central San Rafael
Redevelopment Project (the "Amended Plan"); and
WHEREAS, by resolution adopted on May 18, 1998, the City Council of the City of San
Rafael (the "City Council") designated the City of San Rafael as the Lead Agency under the
California Environmental Quality Act for the preparation of environmental documents for the
Amended Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San
Rafael, as Lead Agency, hereby authorizes and directs staff to distribute the Environmental
Documentation to all affected taxing entities, the Planning Commission, and various other
interested persons and entities as required by law.
I, Jeanne M. Leoncini, Clerk of the City of San Rafael hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of
said City on Monday, the 6th day of July, 1998, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COHEN, HELLER, MILLER, PHILLIPS AND MAYOR BORO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Jeake M eoncini,�Clerk
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DRAFT
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE
CENTRAL SAN RAFAEL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Bolded underlines and crossouts indicate changes to the Plan made in 1994 to comply with
AB 1290 provisions. All other marks show currently proposed revisions to the Plan.
Attachment A
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AMENDED AND RESTATED
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE
CENTRAL SAN RAFAEL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Adopted by Ordinance No. 1079, November 20, 1972
Amended and Restated by Ordinance No. 1572, October 16, 1989
Amended by Ordinance No. 1669. November 21. 1994
Amended and Restated by Ordinance No. f .1998
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I. INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................1
H. GENERAL DEFINITIONS.................................................................................................1
III. PROJECT AREA BOUNDARIES......................................................................................3
IV. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES..............................................................................................3
V. REDEVELOPMENT TECHNIQUES TO ACHIEVE PLAN
OBJECTIVES......................................................................................................................4
A.
Property Acquisition................................................................................................5
1. Acquisition of Real Property .......................................................................5
2. Acquisition of Personal Property .................................................................6
B.
Conforming Owners and Participation by Owners and Business
Tenants.....................................................................................................................6
1. Opportunities for Owners and Business Tenants.........................................6
2. Rules for Participation Opportunities, Priorities and
Preferences...................................................................................................7
3. Participation Agreements.............................................................................7
C.
Cooperation with Public Bodies..............................................................................7
D.
Property Management..............................................................................................8
E.
Relocation of Persons Displaced.............................................................................8
1. Assistance in Finding Other Locations........................................................8
2. Relocation Payments....................................................................................8
3. Replacement Housing..................................................................................9
F.
Demolition, Clearance, Public Improvements, Building and Site
Preparation...............................................................................................................9
1. Demolition and Clearance............................................................................9
2. Public Improvements...................................................................................9
3. Preparation of Buildings and Development Sites........................................9
4. Hazardous Waste Remediation and Removal..............................................9
G.
Rehabilitation and Moving of Structures by the Agency.......................................10
1. Rehabilitation.............................................................................................10
2. Moving of Structures.................................................................................10
3. Assistance for Certain Private Improvements............................................10
H.
Property Disposition and Development.................................................................11
1. Real Property Disposition and Development.............................................11
a. General...........................................................................................11
b. Purchase and Development by Participants...................................11
C. Development..................................................................................12
2. Personal Property Disposition....................................................................12
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VIII. METHODS FOR FINANCING THE PROJECT..............................................................19
A. General Description of the Proposed Financing Methods.....................................19
B. Tax Increments.......................................................................................................20
C. Affordable Housing Financing..............................................................................21
D. Other Loans and Grants.........................................................................................22
IX. ACTIONS BY THE CITY.................................................................................................22
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3. Developer' s Obligations............................................................................13
a. Use.................................................................................................13
b. Time...............................................................................................13
C. Speculation.....................................................................................13
d. Covenants.......................................................................................13
VI. PREVENTION OF DISCRMNATION..........................................................................13
A.
Redevelopment......................................................................................................13
B.
Contracts................................................................................................................14
C.
Duration.................................................................................................................15
VII. PERMITTED LAND USES..............................................................................................15
A.
Overview of Regulations.......................................................................................15
B.
Permitted Land Uses..............................................................................................15
C.
Land Use Map........................................................................................................15
D.
Streets and Rights-of-Way.....................................................................................16
E.
General Controls and Limitations..........................................................................16
1. New Construction......................................................................................16
2. Rehabilitation.............................................................................................16
3. Open Spaces and Landscaping...................................................................16
4. Non -Conforming Uses...............................................................................17
5. Incompatible Uses......................................................................................17
6. Resubdivision of Parcels.......................................................................
17
7. Utilities.......................................................................................................17
8. Variances....................................................................................................17
F.
Standards for Development....................................................................................18
1. Height and Bulk.........................................................................................18
2. Density.......................................................................................................18
G.
Dwelling Units.......................................................................................................18
H.
Building Permit......................................................................................................18
1. Review of Applications..............................................................................18
2. Appeal........................................................................................................19
VIII. METHODS FOR FINANCING THE PROJECT..............................................................19
A. General Description of the Proposed Financing Methods.....................................19
B. Tax Increments.......................................................................................................20
C. Affordable Housing Financing..............................................................................21
D. Other Loans and Grants.........................................................................................22
IX. ACTIONS BY THE CITY.................................................................................................22
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X. ENFORCEMENT..............................................................................................................23
XI. TIME LWTATIONS.......................................................................................................23
XII. PROCEDURE FOR AMENDMENT................................................................................24
EXHIBIT A: Project Area Boundary Map
EXHIBITS B AND C: Project Area Land Use Maps
EXHIBIT D: Legal Description of Project Area Boundaries
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I. INTRODUCTION
The Second Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan for the Central San Rafael
Project Area (the "Amended Plan") consists of X24 pages of text and four exhibits. This
Amended Plan has been prepared by the San Rafael Redevelopment Agency, City of San Rafael,
California, pursuant to the Community Redevelopment Law of the State of California, the
California Constitution and all applicable laws and local ordinances.
The Redevelopment Plan was originally adopted by the City Council of the City of San
Rafael on November 20, 1972, by Ordinance No. 1079. as amended and restated by Ordinance
No. 1572, adonted on October 16. 1989. and as further amended by City Council Ordinance
No. 1669. adopted on November 21. 1994. All amendments have been incorporated in this
Amended Plan.
This Amended Plan has been prepared by the San Rafael Redevelopment Agency (the
"Aeencv") pursuant to the Constitution of the State of California. the Community
Redevelopment Law of the State of California (the "Redevelopment Law"). and all applicable
laws and local ordinances.
This Amended Plan provides the Aeencv_ with powers. duties and obligations to
imnlement the program generally_ formulated in this Amended Plan for the redevelovmoL
rehabilitation. and revitalization of the Proiect Area. This Amended Plan does not present a
specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects for the redevelopment. rehabilitation. and
revitalization of anv particular area within the Project Area. Instead. this Amended Plan presents
p process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be presented,
priorities for specific proiects will be established. and specific solutions will be proposed. and by
tools are provided to the Ag_ encu_ to fashion. deve]op. and proceed with such specific,
plans. projects. and solutions.
Manv of the reopirements contained in this Amended Plan are necessitated by and in
accordance with statutory provisions in effect at the time of adoption of this Amended Plan.
Such statutory provisions may be changed from time to time. In the event that any such statutory
changes affect this Amended Plan's provisions or the Aeencv's authority to undertake certain
actions. and would be armlicable to the Agency. the Proiect. or this Amended Plan whether or not
this Amended Plan were formally amended to reflect such statutory changes. then the provisions
of this Amended Plan that are so affected shall be superseded by such statutory_ chane_es. to the
extent necessary to be in conformity with such statutory changes.,
H. GENERAL DEFINITIONS
The following references will be used in this Amended Plan unless the context otherwise
requires:
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A.
California.
III
"Agency" means the San Rafael Redevelopment Agency, City of San Rafael,
"Blight" means those conditions as defined in the California Community
Redevelopment Law, Health and Safety Code Sections 33031 and 33032.
C. 'Boundary Map" means the map indicating the boundaries of the Project Area,
which Boundary Map is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
D. "City" means the City of San Rafael, California.
E. "County" means the County of Marin, California.
F. "General Plan" means the San Rafael General Plan, as it currently exists and as it
may hereafter be amended.
G. "Land Use Map" means the map setting forth the permitted land uses and major
circulation routes within the Project Area, which Land Use Maps are attached hereto as
H. "Owner" means any individual or entity owning "real property" as defined herein.
I. "Person" means any individual, or any public or private entity.
J. "Plan." "Redevelopment Plan" or "Amended Plan" means 4hethis Second
Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan for Central San Rafael Project Area.
K. "Planning Commission" means the Planning Commission of the City of San
Rafael, California.
L. "Project" or "Redevelopment Project" means Central San Rafael Redevelopment
Project.
M. "Project Area" or "Redevelopment Project Area" means the area included within
the boundaries of Central San Rafael Redevelopment Project.
N. "Real Property" means land; including land under water and waterfront property;
buildings, structures, fixtures, and improvements on the land; every estate, interest, privilege,
easement, franchise, and right of land, including rights-of-way, terms for years, and liens,
charges, or encumbrances by way of judgment, mortgage or otherwise and the indebtedness
secured by such liens.
O. "Redevelopment Law" means the Community Redevelopment Law of the State of
California (California Health and Safety Code, Section 33000 rd Q.).
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P. "State" means the State of California.
Q. "Zoning Ordinance" means the Zoning Ordinance of the City of San Rafael,
California, as it currently exists and as it may hereafter be amended.
M. PROJECT AREA BOUNDARIES
The boundaries of the Project Area are illustrated on the Project Area Boundary Map
(Exhibit A). The legal description of the boundaries of the Project Area is contained in Exhibit D
attached hereto and made a part of.
IV. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The Central San Rafael Redevelopment Project Area comprises the central areas of the
City of San Rafael, consisting of the General Plan designated neighborhoods of Downtown, a
portion of Montecito, East San Rafael, and Francisco Boulevard West. Historically, this area
was the governmental, commercial, financial and industrial center of the City as well as the
County of Marin. With the passage of time, this position of central importance has been eroded
by the functional obsolescence of the facilities caused by aging and the development of
competing facilities outside the central area. Changing market needs and increased competition
have also taken their toll on the area. The need for capital improvements, the lack of adequately
sized parcels, the mix of incompatible land uses, the increasing traffic congestion and the lack of
comprehensive planning has hindered the revitalization and recreation of this central area.
The purpose of this amendment to the Redevelepmen Amended Plan is to renew and
create economic stimulation within this area, to capitalize on the characteristics and resources
unique to the area, and to re-establish the image and awareness of this area as the vital center of
San Rafael. Specifically, the goals of the Amended Plan are:
1. To guide and foster revitalization, rehabilitation and new development which
meets the needs of the City, the Project Area and the citizens of San Rafael and
provides a stable, diversified and strong economic base.
2. To enhance the visual characteristics of the Project Area and to protect the unique
natural environmental resources.
3. To provide for increased sales, business and associated revenues and benefits to
the City.
4. To promote new and continuing private sector investment within the Project Area
which enhances the existing business activities and facilitates the growth of
commercial activity.
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5. To retain existing businesses by enhancing and promoting their development and
rehabilitation activities and by assisting the cooperation and participation of
owners, businesses and public agencies in the growth and development of the
Project Area.
6. To create local job opportunities and preserve the Project Area's existing
employment base.
7. To protect the Project Area's position as a commercial center serving the City and
surrounding area.
8. To eliminate deficiencies in the Project Area including an inefficient circulation
system for vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians, inadequate storm drains,
insufficient and inefficient off street parking, and other similar deficiencies
adversely affecting the Project Area.
9. To improve and increase the City's supply of affordable housing consistent with
the Housing Element of the General Plan and the policies of the California
Redevelopment Law.
10. To accomplish these goals with minimum of displacement of any property owner,
resident or business person who may wish to remain within the Project Area.
V. REDEVELOPMENT TECHNIQUES TO ACHIEVE PLAN OBJECTIVES
The redevelopment of the Central San Rafael Redevelopment Project will be undertaken
in accordance with the provisions of the California Community Redevelopment Law.
The Agency proposes to strive for economic revitalization and beautification within the
Project Area by:
1. Acquisition of certain real property;
2. Demolition or removal of buildings and improvements;
3. Rehabilitation;
4. Relocation assistance to displaced residential and non-residential occupants;
5. Installation, construction, or reconstruction of streets, utilities, landscaping, and
other on-site and off-site improvements;
6. Disposition of property for uses in accordance with this Redevelopment Plan;
7. Redevelopment of land by private enterprise or public agencies for use in
accordance with this Redevelopment Plan;
8. Providing for open space and recreational land use.
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A. Property Acouisition
Except as specifically exempted herein, the Agency may, but is not
required to, acquire or obtain options to acquire all real property located in the Project Area, by
gift, devise, exchange, purchase, eminent domain or any other lawful method whatsoever. The
Agency may also acquire any other interest in real property less than a fee interest.
Since it is in the public interest and is necessary for the elimination of
those conditions requiring development, the power of eminent domain may be employed by the
Agency to acquire real property in the Project Area. However, said power of eminent domain
will not be exercised when:
a) the property in question is improved with a structure and conforms to
the Redevelopment Plan and in the determination of the Agency:
(i) is not needed for those specific activities proposed by the
Redevelopment Project;
(ii) is not needed for the development of replacement housing for
those displaced by Agency activity if any;
(iii) is not needed for any other public improvement or facility;
(iv) is not needed to promote historical or architectural
preservation;
(v) is not needed to remove a blighting influence on surrounding
properties which prevents achievement of the objectives of this Redevelopment Plan;
(vi) is not needed for the elimination of environmental
deficiencies including, among others, inadequate street layout, incompatible and mixed uses,
overcrowding and small parcel size; or
(vii) is not needed for the removal of impediments to land
development and disposition through assembly of land into appropriately sized and shaped
parcels served by improved circulation and utilities.
b) the property in question is improved with a structure and although not
conforming to the Redevelopment Plan the Agency has determined that the property and the
structure can so conform (pursuant to the rules for owner participation) and the owner has
thereafter entered into an owner participation agreement and is faithfully performing under the
terms of the agreement;
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c) the property in question is owned by a public body;
d) the Agency must commence eminent domain proceedings within
twelve years of the da4e e f adeptien „r Or -di . nee Ne 153 4 . depted on ln'1):A: j E, 10,97 -.-by
January 5. 2011. The time limit on commencing an action in eminent domain cannot be
exercised without further amendment to the Redevelopment Plan.
Prior to any acquisition through eminent domain, the Agency shall adopt a
resolution declaring a need to acquire any specific property and authorizing the acquisition by
such a method.
The Agency is not authorized to acquire real property owned by public
bodies which do not consent to such acquisition. The Agency is authorized, however, to acquire
property devoted to a public use, if it is transferred to private ownership before the Agency
completes land disposition within the entire Project Area, unless the Agency is not authorized to
acquire such property under other provisions of this Redevelopment Plan;
2. Acauisition of Personal Property
Generally personal property shall not be acquired. However, where necessary in the
execution of this Redevelopment Plan, the Agency is authorized to acquire personal property in
the Project Area by any lawful means except eminent domain.
B. Conformine Owners and Participation by Owners and Business Tenants
Opportunities for Owners and Business Tenantq
The Agency shall extend reasonable preferences to persons who are
engaged in business in the Project Area, to continue or re-enter in business within the Project
Area if they meet the requirements prescribed in this Plan. For that purpose the Agency has
adopted rules for re-entry of business in the Project Area.
It is the intention of the Agency that owners of parcels of real property
within the Project Area where consistent with this Redevelopment Plan, be allowed to participate
in this redevelopment by: retaining all or a portion of their properties, by acquiring adjacent or
other properties in the Project Area; selling their properties to the Agency and purchasing other
properties in the Project Area; and upgrading and developing their properties in conformance
with this Redevelopment Plan.
In the event a participant fails or refuses to rehabilitate or develop his real
property pursuant to this Redevelopment Plan and/or the participation agreement, as an alternate
thereto, the real property or any interest therein may be acquired by the Agency and sold or
leased for rehabilitation or development in accordance with this Redevelopment Plan and the
adopted rules for owner participation.
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The Agency may determine that certain real property within the Project
Area presently meets the requirements of this Redevelopment Plan and the owners of such
properties will be permitted to remain as conforming owners without a participation agreement
with the Agency, provided such owners continue to operate and use the real property within the
requirements of this Redevelopment Plan.
The Agency may also determine that certain real property within the
Project Area is substantially in conformance with the requirements of this Redevelopment Plan
and the owners of such properties shall be allowed to remain as conforming owners provided
said owners adequately landscape such property.
The Agency shall not acquire, through the use of eminent domain,
conforming property owned by conforming owners.
In the event any of the conforming owners desire to: 1) construct any
additional improvements or substantially alter or modify existing structures on any of the real
property described above as conforming; or 2) acquire additional real property within the Project
Area, then such conforming owners shall be required to enter into a participation agreement with
the Agency in the same manner as required for owners of non -conforming properties.
2. Mules for Particination Opportunities. Priorities and Preferences
Owners of property and business tenants may participate in the
redevelopment of property in the Project Area in accordance with the Rules to Implement
Preference To Dislocated Businesses and Owner Participants adopted or subsequently amended
by the Agency. In general, these rules provide that existing business owners and business tenants
within the Project Area be given preference for re-entry into business within the redeveloped
Project Area. Owners will be required to submit proof to the Agency of their qualifications and
financial ability to carry out their agreement with the Agency.
3. Participation Agreements
Each participant, not a conforming owner, shall enter into a binding
agreement with the Agency by which the participant agrees to rehabilitate, develop, or use the
property in conformance with the Redevelopment Plan and to be subject to the provisions hereof.
In such agreements, participants who retain real property shall be required to join in the
recordation of such documents as are necessary to make the provisions of this Redevelopment
Plan applicable to their properties.
.•. .WRIM:•.
Certain public bodies are authorized by State law to aid and cooperate, with or
without consideration, in the planning, undertaking, construction, or operation of this Project.
The Agency shall seek the aid and cooperation of such public bodies and shall attempt to
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coordinate this Plan with the activities of such public bodies in order to accomplish the purposes
of redevelopment and the highest public good.
The Agency, by law, is not authorized to acquire real property owned by public
bodies without the consent of such public bodies. The Agency, however, will seek the
cooperation of all public bodies which own or intend to acquire property in the Project Area.
The Agency shall have the right to impose on all public bodies the planning and design controls
contained in the Plan to insure that present uses and any future development by public bodies
conform to the requirements of this Redevelopment Plan. Any public body which owns or leases
property in the Project Area will be afforded all the privileges of owner and tenant participation
if such public body is willing to enter into a participation agreement with the Agency.
D. Property Management
During such time as property in the Project Area is owned by the Agency, such
property shall be under the management and control of the Agency. Such property may be rented
or leased by the Agency pending its disposition for redevelopment.
The Agency may in any year during which it owns property in the Project Area
pay to the City of San Rafael, Marin County, or any district or other public corporation which
would have levied a tax upon such property had it not been exempt, an amount of money in lieu
of taxes, provided that no such payment shall be made for any period during which such property
is devoted to a public use.
E. Relocation of Persons Displaced
1. �&sistance in Finding r Locatiou
The Agency shall assist all families and single pe -,&,households.
displaced by the Project, in finding other locations and facilities. There are in areas of the City of
San Rafael, other than the Project Area (areas not generally less desirable in regard to public
utilities and commercial facilities and at rents or prices within the financial means of the families
and persons displaced from the Project Area), decent, safe and sanitary dwellings, equal in
number to the number of, and available to, such displaced families and persons which are
reasonably accessible to their places of employment. In order to carry out the Project with a
minimum of hardship to persons displaced from their homes, the Agency shall assist individuals
and families in finding housing that is decent, safe, sanitary, within their financial means, in
reasonably convenient locations, and otherwise suitable to their needs. The Agency is also
authorized to provide housing outside the Project Area for displaced persons.
The Agency may pay reasonable moving expenses to persons (including
families, business concerns, and others) displaced by the Project. This provision is not intended
to provide incentives for commercial and industrial businesses to move out of the Project Area.
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The Agency may make such relocation payments for moving expenses where the Agency
determines it is in the best interest of the Project and not to do so would create a hardship on the
persons involved. The Agency may make such other payments as may be in the best interest of
the Project and for which funds are available or which may be required by applicable law.
To the extent that the activities undertaken pursuant to this Redevelopment
Plan destroy or remove dwelling units housing persons and families of low or moderate income,
the Agency shall, within the time period 2a p' four years of such destruction
or removal, rehabilitate, develop, or construct, or cause to be rehabilitated, developed, or
constructed, for rental or sale, to persons or families of low or moderate income, an equal number
of replacement dwelling units at affordable FeSt w -it in the Dr-ejeet Area ehousine cost as
defined by Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5. within the territorial jurisdiction of the
Agency, in accordance with all of the provisions of Health and Safety Code Sections 33413 and
33413.5.
F. Demolition. Clearance. Public Imnrovements, Building and Site Preparation
Demolition and Clearance
The Agency is authorized to demolish, clear, or move buildings,
structures, and other improvements from any real property in the Project Area as necessary to
carry out the purposes of this Redevelopment Plan.
2. public Improvements
The Agency is authorized to install and construct or to cause to be
installed and constructed the public improvements and public utilities (within or outside the
Project Area) necessary to carry out this Redevelopment Plan. Such public improvements
include, but are not limited to, over or underpasses, bridges, streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks,
street lights, sewers, storm drains, traffic signals, electrical distribution systems, natural gas
distribution systems, water distribution systems, buildings, parks, off-street parking, plazas,
playgrounds, and landscaped areas.
3. preparation of Buildings and Development Sites
The Agency is authorized to prepare to cause or cause to be prepared as
building and development sites any real property in the Project Area owned or acquired by the
Agency.
4. Hazardous Waste Remediation and Removal
The Aeencv may take anv actions which it determines are necessary and
which are consistent with other state and federal laws to remedy or remove hazardous waste on,
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under or from property in the Proiect Area in accordance with the rea_uirements of Health and
Safetv Code Section 33459 - 33459.8. or anv successor leeislation.
Any property which is not required for public improvements and which
conforms or can be made to conform to the uses, rehabilitation standards, and other applicable
controls of this Redevelopment Plan (in such a manner as to meet the objectives of this
Redevelopment Plan at a cost determined to be feasible) shall be rehabilitated by the owner if he
or she is willing and able to carry out such rehabilitation. If the owner is unwilling or unable to
so rehabilitate the property, or acquire the property and sell it subject to rehabilitation by the
purchaser, the Agency shall, in the beginning year of redevelopment execution, develop Property
Rehabilitation Standards adapted to the physical conditions prevailing in the Project Area.
The property rehabilitation standards will be a combination of existing
code standards and supplementary requirements as approved by the Agency for residential and
non-residential properties. Property rehabilitation standards shall
Via) Established for non-residential properties, which provide for the
regulation of exterior maintenance of premises, exterior and interior maintenance of structures,
structural components and functional areas; b) sufficiently high for residential properties to
assure improved housing that is livable, healthful, safe, physically sound, and low enough in cost
for present residents to afford; c) based on performance and at a level which encourages
innovation and use of improved technology and gives promise of reducing construction costs;
and d) sufficiently high to assure conformance to the objectives of the Redevelopment Plan and
improvements in the general condition of the properties.
2. Moving of Structures
As necessary in carrying out this Plan, the Agency is authorized to move
or to cause to be moved any building or other structure to a location within or outside the Project
Area.
3. Assistance for Certain Private Improvements
a. For anv rehabilitation project, the ALyencv may take any action it
determines necessary and consistent with local. state and federal law to provide for seismic
retrofits as provided in Health and Safetv Code Section 33420.1 and anv successor statute.
b. The Aeencv may take such actions as it determines are necessary
to remove graffiti from public and private propertv in the Project Area pursuant to Health and
Safety Code Section 33420.2 and anv successor statute.
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C. The Aeencv may establish a program under which it lends Rinds to
Qwners or tenants for the pumose of rehabilitating commercial buildines or strictures within the
Proiect Area pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33444,5 and any successor statute.
d. The Aeencv may assist in financing of facilities or capital
eouipment. includine. but not necessarily limited to pollution control devices. for properties
ung developed or rehabilitated for industrial or manufacturing uses within the Project Area
pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 33444.6 and any successor statute.
.Real Property Disposition and Development
a. General
For the purposes of this Amended Plan, the Agency is authorized
to sell, lease, exchange, subdivide, transfer, assign, pledge, encumber by mortgage or deed of
trust, or otherwise dispose of any interest in real property.
To the extent permitted by law, the Agency is authorized to
dispose of real property by negotiated leases or sales without public bidding.
All real property acquired by the Agency in the Project Area shall
be sold or leased for development for the uses permitted in the Redevelopment Plan. Real
property may be conveyed by the Agency to the City or any other public body without charge.
Property containing buildings or structures rehabilitated by the Agency shall be offered for resale
within one year after completion of rehabilitation or an annual report concerning such property
shall be published by the Agency as required by law.
The Agency shall reserve such powers and controls in the
disposition and development documents as may be necessary to prevent transfer, retention, or use
of property for speculative purposes and to insure that development is carried out pursuant to this
Redevelopment Plan.
All purchasers or lessees of property within the Project Area shall
be required to use their property for the purposes designated in this Redevelopment Plan, to
begin and complete development of the property within a period of time which the Agency fixes
as reasonable, and to comply with other conditions which the Agency deems necessary to cant'
out the purpose of this Redevelopment Plan.
b. P_Vrchase and Development by Participants
To provide adequate safeguards to insure that the provisions of this
Redevelopment Plan will be carried out and to prevent the recurrence of blight, all real property
sold, leased, or conveyed by the Agency, as well as all property subject to participation
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agreements, shall be made subject to the provisions of this Redevelopment Plan by leases, deeds,
contracts, agreements, declarations of restrictions, provisions of the zoning ordinance,
conditional use permits, or other means. Where appropriate, as determined by the Agency, such
documents or portions thereof shall be recorded in the office of the Recorder of the County.
The leases, deeds, contracts, agreements, and declarations of
restrictions may contain restrictions, covenants, covenants running with the land, rights of
reverted, conditions subsequent, equitable servitudes, or any other provision necessary to carry
out this Redevelopment Plan.
All property in the Project Area is hereby subject to the restriction
that there shall be no discrimination or segregation based upon race, color, creed, religion, sex,
marital status, national origin or ancestry in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer, use, occupancy,
tenure, or enjoyment of property in the Project Area. All property sold, leased, conveyed, or
subject to a participation agreement shall be made expressly subject by appropriate documents to
the restriction that all deeds, leases, or contracts for the sale, lease, sublease, or other transfer or
use, occupancy, tenure or enjoyment of land in the Project Area shall contain such non-
discrimination and nonsegregation clauses as are required by law.
To the extent now or hereafter permitted by law, the Agency is
authorized to pay for all or part of the value of the land and the cost of the installation and
construction of any building, facility, structure, or other improvements either within or outside
the Project Area for itself or for any public body or entity to the extent that such improvements
would be of benefit to the Project Area.
During the period of development in the Project Area, the Agency
shall insure that the provisions of this Redevelopment Plan and of other documents formulated
pursuant to this Redevelopment Plan are being observed, and that development in the Project
Area is proceeding in accordance with development documents and time schedules.
The Agency shall require that development plans be submitted to it
for approval and review. All development must conform to this Redevelopment Plan and all
applicable Federal, State, and local laws, except as such may be modified by requirements of this
Redevelopment Plan or Agency agreements entered into to carry out the purposes of this
Redevelopment Plan.
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For the purposes of this Plan the Agency is authorized to sell, lease,
exchange, transfer, assign, pledge, encumber, or otherwise dispose of personal property.
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3,4-. Developer's Obligations
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Purchasers of land within the Project Area shall be required to develop
such land in accordance with the provisions of this Redevelopment Plan. The Agency shall have
the right to withhold transfer of title to the land unless complete architectural plans and
specifications for the building and site shall have been submitted to, reviewed, and approved in
writing, by the Agency. The Agency shall have the right to refuse to approve any such plans or
specifications for grading, parking, loading, construction, landscaping and signs, when in the
opinion of the Agency, such plans or specifications do not conform with the conditions and
objectives of the Redevelopment Plan.
b.-2-. Time
Developers of land within the Project Area must complete development
within such reasonable period of time as is agreed to with the Agency. No building shall be
occupied during construction or until made to comply with all requirements as set forth herein.
Every building or other structure placed on any part of the project land shall be constructed from
new material except with written approval of the Agency.
c.3r. SneculatiQu
No developer shall resell, lease, sublease or otherwise dispose of land
purchased from the Agency until the construction, as approved by the Agency, has been
completed, except with the prior written consent of the Agency.
d.4. Covenant
No covenant, agreement, lease, conveyance, or other instrument shall be
affected or executed by the Agency or by a redeveloper or any of his successors or assigns,
whereby land in the Project Area is restricted on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex,
marital status, national origin or ancestry in the sale, lease or rental, or in the use of occupancy
thereof. Appropriate covenants running with the land which will prohibit such restrictions shall
be included in the disposition instruments.
VI. PREVENTION OF DISCRIMINATION
-
The redeveloper shall comply with all State and local laws, in effect from time to
time, prohibiting discrimination or segregation by reason of race, color, creed, religion, sex,
marital status, national origin, or ancestry in the sale, lease or occupancy of the property.
Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code (Sections 33337 and 33435-33436), contracts
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entered into by the Agency relating to the sale, transfer, or leasing of land, or any interest therein
acquired by the Agency within any redevelopment area or project, the provisions of said Section
in substantially the form set forth therein shall be included in such contracts, and such contracts
shall further provide that the provisions of said Section shall be binding upon and shall obligate
the contracting party or parties and any subcontracting party or parties all other transferees under
the instrument.
All deeds, leases or contracts for the sale, lease, sublease or other transfer or any
land in the Project Area shall contain the following nondiscrimination clauses as prescribed by
the California Health and Safety Code, Section 33436 (as amended):
In deeds, the following language shall appear:
"The grantee herein covenants by and for himself or herself, his or her
heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and all persons claiming
under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination against, or
segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race, color,
creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, or ancestry in the sale,
lease, sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure, or enjoyment of the
premises herein conveyed, nor shall the grantee or any person claiming
under or through him or her, establish or permit any such practice or
practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the selection,
location, number, use or occupancy of tenants, lessees, subtenants,
sublessees, or vendees in the premises herein conveyed. The foregoing
covenants shall run with the land."
In leases, the following language shall appear:
"The lessee herein covenants by and for himself or herself, his or her heirs,
executors, administrators, and assigns, and all persons claiming under or
through him or her, and this lease is made and accepted upon and subject
to the following conditions: That there shall be no discrimination against
or segregation of any persons or group of persons, on account of race,
color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, or ancestry, in
the leasing, subleasing, transferring, use, occupancy, tenure, or enjoyment
of the premises herein leased nor shall the lessee himself or herself, or any
person claiming under or through him or her, establish or permit any such
practice or practices of discrimination or segregation with reference to the
selection, location, number, use, or occupancy of tenants, lessees,
sublessees, subtenants, or vendees in the premises herein leased."
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The covenants in deeds, leases, and contracts from or with the Agency, with
respect to Prevention of Discrimination, shall remain in effect in perpetuity.
VII. PERMITTED LAND USES
The City of San Rafael has adopted a General Plan which is in full compliance
with the State requirements for general plans.
The permitted land uses, land use standards and other evaluation guidelines of this
Redevelopment Plan shall be those set forth in the General Plan. It is further intended that all
provisions of the Zoning Ordinance be applicable to development in the Project Area, and that all
development in the Project Area comply with all applicable State and local laws, codes and
ordinances in effect from time to time in the City, in addition to any requirements of the Agency
imposed pursuant to this Redevelopment Plan.
Finally, the applicable City zoning and planning processes shall continue to have
full effect and shall continue to serve as the primary determinant for land use decisions in the
Project Area.
B. Permitted Land U5 -u
As noted in the overview to this Part, the Redevelopment Plan adopts the land
uses set forth in the General Plan as the permitted uses within the Project Area. It is intended
that the land uses set forth in the General Plan now or as it may hereafter be amended shall be the
land uses governing the Redevelopment Plan.
C. Land Use Mip
The Project Area Land Use Maps (Exhibits B and C) show the permitted land
uses, major circulation routes and street layout, the location of proposed open space areas, and
the property to be devoted to public purposes within the Project Area. The specific types of uses
and activities permitted or conditionally permitted in each land use category'napped on the
Project Area Land Use Maps (Exhibits B and C) are those types of uses and activities described
in the General Plan for the relevant land use category. The land uses shown on the Project Area
Land Use Maps (Exhibits B ate) are drawn from the Land Use Element of the General Plan
and shall be deemed to be automatically modified as the Land Use Element of the General Plan
may be revised from time to time, in order to maintain conformance of this Redevelopment Plan
with the General Plan, as provided in Section A and B of this Part.
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D. Streets and Rights-of-Wav
All streets within the Project Area may be widened, altered, or vacated for
purposes of development of the Project. New streets may be created as necessary. The
anticipated configuration of streets within the Project Area (including existing streets to be
retained) is shown on the Project Area Land Use Maps (Exhibits B ate). These public rights-
of-way shall be used for vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic as well as for public improvements,
public and private utilities, and activities typically found in the public rights-of-way. Any and all
street vacations pursuant to this Redevelopment Plan shall be in accordance with the City's
public hearing requirements as well as all other applicable law including, but not limited to, those
provisions set forth in the California Streets and Highways Code.
E. _Oeneral Controls and Limitation
All real property in the Project Area is hereby made subject to the controls and
requirements of this Redevelopment Plan. No real property shall be developed, rehabilitated, or
otherwise changed or used after the date of adoption of this Redevelopment Plan except in
conformance with this Redevelopment Plan and all applicable State and local laws and standards
in effect from time to time.
1. New Construction
All new construction shall comply with all applicable State and local laws
in effect from time to time.
2. Rehabilitation
Any structure within the Project Area which will be retained as part of this
Project shall not be altered, reconstructed, or rehabilitated unless it is done so in conformance
with this Redevelopment Plan and any and all guidelines which may be adopted by the Agency
to assist in the implementation of the Redevelopment Plan. This conformity shall extend to the
architectural character, the public spaces and other elements as required by the City and/or
Agency.
3. Open Spaces and Landscaping
The approximate amount of open space to be provided within the Project
Area is set forth in the General Plan and is hereby incorporated as part of the goals of this
Redevelopment Plan. These areas include, but are not limited to, the total of all areas which will
be in the public rights-of-way, open space areas, the space around buildings, and all other
outdoor areas not permitted through applicable limits of land coverage to be covered by
buildings. Landscaping plans may be required to be submitted to the Agency for review and
approval.
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The Agency is authorized to permit existing uses to remain or proposed
uses to be created, which uses do not otherwise conform to the provisions of this Redevelopment
Plan, provided that such uses are determined by the City under its applicable laws to be
acceptable, and with such conditions as the City may apply.
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No use or structure which by reason of appearance, traffic, smoke, glare,
noise, odor, or other similar factors that would be incompatible with the surrounding areas or
structures shall be permitted in any part of the Project Area.
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After rehabilitation and development pursuant to a Participation
Agreement adopted by the Agency and pursuant to this Redevelopment Plan no parcel in the
Project Area, including any parcel retained by a conforming owner or participant, shall be
resubdivided without the approval of the Agency.
7.iUt'lities
The Agency will work with all utility companies to encourage the
undergrounding of utility equipment, including, but not limited to, the following: transformer
vaults or pads, water meters and valves, telephone pull boxes, manhole inlets, and drain facilities,
and Cable television.
8. Variances
Under exceptional circumstances, the Agency, upon the recommendation
of the City, is authorized to permit variances from the limits, restrictions, and controls
established by the Redevelopment Plan. In order to permit such a variance, the City shall
determine that:
a. The application of one or more of the provisions of this Redevelopment
Plan would result in unnecessary hardship to the property owner; and
b. There are exceptional circumstances or conditions applicable to the
property or to the intended development of the property which do not apply generally to other
properties having the same standards, restrictions, and controls; and
c. Permitting a variance from the limits, restrictions, or controls of this
Redevelopment Plan will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to
property or improvements in the area; and
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
PROJECT INFORMATION
1. Project Title
2. Lead Agency
3. Lead Agency Contact
4. Project Location
5. Project Sponsor
6. General Plan Designation
7. Zoning
Second Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan for the
Central San Rafael Redevelopment Project
San Rafael Redevelopment Agency
Katie Korzun, Senior Planner
Central San Rafael Redevelopment Project Area
San Rafael Redevelopment Agency
Varies
Varies
8. Description of Project Includes the entire action involved, with later phases of the project, and any
secondary, support, or offsite features necessaryfor implementation.
The Redevelopment Agency is proposing technical amendments to the Amended and Restated
Redevelopment Plan for the Central San Rafael Redevelopment Project to extend the limits for
Agency activities and revisions to bring the Plan into conformance with recent changes in
Redevelopment law. There are no land use or program changes, and the Plan remains consistent
with the City of San Rafael General Plan.
The Central San Rafael Redevelopment Plan was initially adopted in 1972. It was amended and
restated in 1989 to conform with the City's General Plan and amended again in 1994 to conform
the Plan's time limits to the provisions of AB 1290. A Second Amended and Restated Central
San Rafael Redevelopment Plan has been developed to incorporate technical changes to bring
the Plan into conformance with new enabling legislation at the State level. No new territory is
proposed to be added to the Project Area. The proposed amendments include the following:
1) Reflect the Agency's ability to take any actions necessary to remove or abate graffiti on
public and private properties in the Project Area;
2) Indicate that the Agency can take any actions necessary to remediate hazardous materials
from public and private properties;
3) Include the Agency's ability to provide loans for rehabilitation of commercial buildings
within the Project Area;
4) Extend the Agency's deadline for the commencement of eminent domain proceedings by
approximately twelve years;
5) Reflect the Agency's ability to provide assistance in financing of facilities or capital
equipment for properties being developed or rehabilitated for industrial or manufacturing
uses within in the Project Area; and
6) Show the Agency's ability to take any actions necessary to provide assistance with seismic
retrofit of Project Area property rehabilitation projects.
In addition to the proposed new amendments, the Amended Plan will reflect previously adopted
amendments which stem from AB 1290.
Attachment B
9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting
The Central San Rafael Redevelopment Project Area is surrounded by residential development,
open space and San Francisco Bay.
10. Other Public Agencies whose approval is required Includes permits, financing approval or
participation agreements
None.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact
that is a "Potentially Significant Impact " as indicated on the following pages.
13 Land Use and Planning
13 Population and Housing
0 Geological Problems
13 Water
13 Air Quality
I DETERMINATION
0 Transportation/Circulation
13 Biological Resources
13 Energy and Mineral Resources
13 Hazards
13 Noise
13 Mandatory Findings of
Significance
0 Public Services
13 Utilities and Service Systems
13 Aesthetics
13 Cultural Resources
13 Recreation
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE
DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project COULD have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL
NOT be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have
been added to the project. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
0 I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT is required.
0 I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at least one effect
1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has
been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the
effect is a "potentially significant impact" or is "potentially significant unless mitigated." An
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be
addressed.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL NOT
be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects:
1) Have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards; and
2) Have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to an earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures
that are imposed upon the proposed project.
The earlier EIR adequately analyzes the proposed project, so NO ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT or NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
aOa, 1
Signature Date U
Printed Name: Katie Korzun Title: Senior Planner
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
1. A brief explanation is provided in the Discussion section for all answers except "No Impact" answers
that are adequately supported by the information sources cited in the question. A "No Impact" answer is
adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply
to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact"
answer is explained where it is based on project -specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the
project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project -specific screening analysis).
2. All answers take account of the entire action involved, including off-site as well as on-site, cumulative
as well as project -level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts.
3. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is
significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is
made, an EIR is required.
4. "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation
measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less than Significant
Impact." Mitigation measures are described and how they reduce the effect to a less than significant
level. Measures from earlier analyses may be cross-referenced.
5. Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an
effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration.
6. Where ever possible, references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning
ordinances) are incorporated into the checklist. Where appropriate, a reference to the page or pages
where the statement is substantiated is included. A source list is attached, and other sources used, or
individuals contacted, are cited in the discussion.
SUMMARY OF IMPACTS
Potentially
Potentially
Less Than
No
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Significant
Impact
Significant
Unless
Significant
Impact
Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
I.
LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal:
a)
Conflict with general plan designation or zoning?
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b)
Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies
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adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project?
c)
Be incompatible with existing land use in the vicinity?
p
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13
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d)
Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g., impacts
p
p
13
E
to soils or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible land
uses)?
e)
Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an
p
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established community (including a low-income or
minority community)?
5
Potentially
Potentially
Less Than
No
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Significant
Impact
Significant
Unless
Significant
Impact
Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
II.
POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal
a)
Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population
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projections?
b)
Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or
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indirectly (e.g., through projects in an undeveloped area
or extension of major infrastructure)?
c)
Displace existing housing, especially affordable housing?
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III.
GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in
or expose people to potential impacts
involving:
a)
Fault rupture?
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b)
Seismic ground shaking?
0
13
0
0
c)
Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction?
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13
13
0
d)
Seiche, tsunami, or volcanic hazard?
0
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E
e)
Landslides or mudflows?
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0
f)
Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil
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conditions from excavation, grading, or fill?
g)
Subsidence of the land?
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h)
Expansive soils?
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i)
Unique geologic or physical features?
0
0
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IV.
WATER. Would the proposal result in:
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a)
Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate
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and amount of surface runoff?
b)
Exposure of people or property to water related hazards?
p
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0
c)
Discharge into surface waters or other alterations of
p
p
0
0
surface water quality (e.g., temperature, dissolved oxy-
gen, or turbidity)?
d)
Changes in the amount of surface water in a water body?
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e)
Changes in course or direction of water movements?
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f)
Change in groundwater quantity, either by direct
p
p
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0
additions or withdrawals, or by interception of an aquifer
by cuts or excavations, or by substantial loss of ground-
water recharge capability?
g)
Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater?
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13
13
0
h)
Impacts to groundwater quality?
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13
13
0
i)
Substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater
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p
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otherwise available for public water supplies?
5
Potentially Potentially Less Than No
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact Unless Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
V.
AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
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a)
Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an
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existing or projected air quality violation?
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b)
Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants?
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c)
Alter air movement, moisture or temperature, or cause
0
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any change in climate?
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d)
Create objectionable odors?
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VI.
TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the proposal result in:
a)
Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion?
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b)
Hazards to safety from design features (e.g., sharp curves
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or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g.,
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farm equipment)?
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c)
Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses?
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d)
Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site?
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e)
Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists?
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f)
Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative
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transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)?
g)
Rail, waterborne, or air traffic impacts?
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VII.
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result in
impacts to:
a)
Endangered, threatened or rare species or their habitats
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(including, but not limited to, plants, fish, insects,
animals, and birds)?
b)
Locally designated species (e.g., heritage trees)?
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c)
Locally designated natural communities (e.g., oak forest,
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coastal habitat, etc.)?
d)
Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian and veinal pool)?
p
e)
Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors?
p
VIII.
ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a)
Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans?
p
b)
Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient
p
manner?
c)
Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral
p
resource that would be of future value to the region and
state residents?
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Potentially
Potentially
Less Than
No
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
significant
Impact
significant
Unless
significant
Impact
Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
IX.
HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a)
A risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous
p
p
p
substances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides,
chemicals, or radiation)?
b)
Possible interference with an emergency response plan or
p
p
0
0
emergency evacuation plan?
c)
The creation of any health hazard or potential health
p
p
p
0
hazard?
d)
Exposure of people to existing sources of potential health
p
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hazards?
e)
Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable brush,
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grass, or trees?
X.
NOISE. Would the proposal result in:
a)
Increases in existing noise levels?
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13
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b)
Exposure of people to severe noise levels?
p
p
0
0
M.
PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect upon, or result
in a need
for new or
altered
government services, in any of the following areas:
a)
Fire Protection?
13
13
0
0
b)
Police Protection?
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0
c)
Schools?
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13
0
0
d)
Maintenance of public facilities, including roads?
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e)
Other governmental services?
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0
XII.
UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the proposal result
in a need for
new systems or
supplies, or substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a)
Power or natural gas?
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b)
Communications systems?
p
p
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0
c)
Local or regional water treatment or distribution
p
p
p
0
facilities?
d)
Sewer, septic systems, or wastewater treatment and
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p
p
disposal facilities?
e)
Storm water drainage?
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0
0
f)
Solid waste materials recovery or disposal?
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p
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g)
Local or regional water supplies?
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7
9
Potentially Potentially Less Than No
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact Unless Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
XIII.
AESTHETICS. Would the proposal:
a)
Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway?
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b)
Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect?
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c)
Create adverse light or glare effects?
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XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a)
Disturb paleontological resources?
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b)
Disturb archaeological resources?
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c)
Affect historical resources?
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d)
Have the potential to cause a physical change which
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would affect unique ethnic cultural values?
e)
Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the
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potential impact area?
XV.
RECREATION. Would the proposal:
a)
Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional parks
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or other recreational facilities?
b)
Affect existing recreational opportunities?
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XVI.
MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a.
Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality
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of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a
fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population
to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate
a plant or animal community, reduce the number or
restrict the range of rare or endangered plants or animals,
or eliminate important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?
b.
Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term,
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to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals?
c.
Does the project have impacts that are individually
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limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively
considerable" means that the incremental effects of a
project are considerable when viewed in connection with
the effects of past projects, the effects of other current
projects, and the effects of probable future projects.)
d.
Does the project have environmental effects which will
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cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either
directly or indirectly?
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DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS
I. LAND USE AND PLANNING
a) Would the proposal conflict with the General Plan designation or zoning?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. It is therefore not in conflict with the General Plan.
b) Would the proposal conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by
agencies with jurisdiction over the project?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and contains no reference to environmental plans or policies.
c) Would the proposal be incompatible with existing land use in the vicinity?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and implements the land uses deemed appropriate in the General Plan.
d) Would the proposal affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g., impacts to soils or
farmlands, or impacts from incompatible land uses)?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and there are no agricultural uses within Central San Rafael Redevelopment
Project Area.
e) Would the proposal disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community
(including a low-income or minority community)?
No Impact, Reference I and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan.
H. POPULATION AND HOUSING
a) Would the proposal cumulatively exceed original regional or local population projections?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. As such, it will not change population projections.
b) Would the proposal induce substantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly (e.g.,
through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)?
No Impact, Reference I and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. As such, it will not induce growth beyond that anticipated in the General Plan.
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c) Would the proposal displace existing housing, especially affordable housing?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. Any displaced housing must be replaced as required by State Redevelopment Law
and City policy, and the requirements for same are not altered by the proposed amendment.
M. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS
a) Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving fault rupture?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. It does not change the exposure to fault rupture impacts.
b) Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving seismic ground
shaking?
No Impact, Reference I and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. It does not change the exposure to seismic ground shaking.
c) Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving seismic ground
failure, including liquefaction?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. It does not change exposure to seismic ground failure.
d) Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving seiche, tsunami,
or volcanic hazard?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. It does not change exposure to seiche, tsunami, or volcanic hazard.
e) Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving landslides or
mudtlows?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. It would not change exposure to landslides or mudflows.
f) Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving erosion, changes
in topography or unstable soil conditions from excavation, grading, or fill?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
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General Plan. It would not change exposure to erosion, changes to topography or unstable soil
conditions.
g) Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving subsidence of the
land?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. It would not change exposure to subsidence.
h) Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving expansive soils?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. It would not change exposure to expansive soils.
n Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving unique geologic or
physical features?
No hnpact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. It would not change exposure to impacts from unique geologic or physical features.
IV. WATER
a) Would the proposal result in changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and
amount of surface runoff?
No hnpact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. It would not change absorption rates, drainage patterns or surface runoff.
b) Would the proposal result in exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as
flooding?
No hnpact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. It would not change exposure to water related hazards or flooding.
c) Would the proposal result in discharge into surface waters or other alterations of surface
water quality (e.g., temperature, dissolved oxygen, or turbidity)?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. It would not cause changes to surface waters or water quality.
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d) Would the proposal result in changes in the amount of surface water in any water body?
No Impact, Reference I and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. It would not cause changes to the amount of surface water.
e) Would the proposal result in changes in currents, or the course or direction of water
movements?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. It would not cause changes to currents or water movements.
i) Would the proposal result in change in the quantity of groundwater, either through direct
additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations, or
through substantial loss of groundwater recharge capability?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. It would not cause changes to groundwater quantity.
g) Would the proposal result in altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater?
No Impact, Reference I and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. It would not cause changes to groundwater flow.
h) Would the proposal result in impacts to groundwater quality?
No Impact, Reference I and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. It would not cause changes to groundwater quality.
i) Would the proposal result in a substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater otherwise
available for public water supplies?
No Inpact, Reference I and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. It would not cause changes to groundwater availability.
V. AIR QUALITY
a) Would the proposal violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or projected
air quality violation?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. It would not cause changes to air quality.
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b) Would the proposal expose sensitive receptors to pollutants?
No Impact, Reference I and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. It would not change exposure to pollutants.
c) Would the proposal alter air movement, moisture or temperature, or cause any change in
climate?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. It would not alter air movement, moisture or temperature.
d) Would the proposal create objectionable odors?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. It would not generate odors.
VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION
a) Would the proposal result in increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion?
No hnpact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no traffic impacts other than those already identified in the General
Plan.
b) Would the proposal result in hazards to safety from design features (e.g., sharp curves or
dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
No hnpact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no safety hazards created.
c) Would the proposal result in inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no changes to access.
d) Would the proposal result in insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site?
No Impact, Reference I and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no changes to parking.
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e) Would the proposal result in hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no pedestrian or bicyclist hazards created.
f) Would the proposal result in conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative
transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There are no changes to policies proposed.
g) Would the proposal result in rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no changes to rail, traffic or water traffic impacts.
VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
a) Would the proposal result in impacts to endangered, threatened or rare species or their
habitats (including, but not limited to, plants, fish, insects, animals, and birds)?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no changed impacts to endangered, threatened or rare species or
habitats.
b) Would the proposal result in impacts to locally designated species (e.g., heritage trees)?
No Impact, Reference I and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no changed impacts to locally designated species or habitats.
c) Would the proposal result in impacts to locally designated natural communities (e.g., oak
forest, coastal habitat, etc.)?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no changed impacts to locally designated natural communities.
d) Would the proposal result in impacts to wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian and vernal
pool)?
No Impact, Reference I and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no changed impacts to wetland habitats.
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e) Would the proposal result in impacts to wildlife dispersal or migration corridors?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no altered impacts to wildlife dispersal or migration corridors.
VIII. ENERGY AND MMERAL RESOURCES
a) Would the proposal conflict with adopted energy conservation plans?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be changes to energy conservation plans.
b) Would the proposal use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient manner?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no change to the use of non-renewable resources.
c) Would the proposal result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be
of future value to the region and state residents?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no changes to the availability of known mineral resources.
IX. Hazards
a) Would the proposal involve a risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous substances
(including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals, or radiation)?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no changes to the risk of accidental explosions or release of
hazardous materials.
b) Would the proposal involve possible interference with an emergency response plan or
emergency evacuation plan? The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no interference with emergency response or evacuation plans.
c) Would the proposal involve the creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no creation of health hazards.
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d) Would the proposal involve exposure of people to existing sources of potential health hazards?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no changes to exposure to sources of potential health hazards.
e) Would the proposal involve increased fire hazard in areas with flammable brush, grass, or
trees?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no increased fire hazard.
X. NOISE
a) Would the proposal result in increases in existing noise levels?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no increases in noise levels.
b) Would the proposal result in exposure of people to severe noise levels?
No Impact, Reference I and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no exposure of people to severe noise levels.
M. PUBLIC SERVICES
a) Would the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered government
services in the area of fire protection?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no need for increased fire services.
b) Would the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered government
services in the area of police protection?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no need for increased police services.
c) Would the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered government
services in the area of schools?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no increase in the need for schools.
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d) Would the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered government
services in the area of maintenance of public facilities, including roads?
No Impact, Reference I and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no increased need for maintenance services.
e) Would the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered government
services in other governmental services?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no need for altered government services.
X11. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
a) Would the proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to
power or natural gas?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no need for new or increased power or natural gas systems.
b) Would the proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to
communications systems?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no need for changes to the communication system.
c) Would the proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to
local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no need for increased water systems.
d) Would the proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to
sewer, septic systems, or wastewater treatment and disposal facilities?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no need for increased wastewater disposal or treatment services.
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e) Would the proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to
storm water drainage?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no need for changes to the stonmwater system.
f) Would the proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to
solid waste materials recovery or disposal?
No Impact, Reference I and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no increase in the amount of solid waste generated.
g) Would the proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to
local or regional water supplies?
No Impact, Reference I and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no increase in the need for water.
XIII. AESTHETICS
a) Would the proposal affect a scenic vista or scenic highway?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no impacts on scenic vistas.
b) Would the proposal have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no demonstrable negative aesthetic impact.
c) Would the proposal create adverse light or glare effects?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no glare generated.
XIV. CULTURAL
a) Would the proposal disturb paleontological resources?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no disturbance to paleontological resources.
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b) Would the proposal disturb archeological resources?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no disturbance to archaeological resources.
c) Would the proposal affect historical resources?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no impacts on historical resources.
d) Would the proposal have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique
ethnic cultural values?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no changes to items that would impact local ethnic cultural values.
e) Would the proposal restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no changes to items that would restrict existing religious or scared
uses.
XV. RECREATION
a) Would the proposal increase the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other
recreational facilities?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no changes to the demand for recreational facilities.
b) Would the proposal affect existing recreational opportunities?
No Impact, Reference I and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no changes to existing recreational facilities.
XVI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of fish or wildlife species, cause fish or wildlife population to drop below
self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number
or restrict the range of rare or endangered plants or animals, or eliminate important examples
of the major periods of California history or prehistory?
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No Inpact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no changes to the impacts already identified in the General Plan
2000 EIR.
b) Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term,
environmental goals?
No Impact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no changes to the impacts already identified in the General Plan
2000 EIR.
c) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable?
("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable
when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current
projects, the effects of probable future projects.)
No hnpact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no changes to the impacts already identified in the General Plan
2000 EIR.
d) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly?
No bnpact, Reference 1 and 2. The proposal is an amendment to the technical aspects of the
Redevelopment Plan, and allows the Plan to continue to function as an implementation tool for the
General Plan. There would be no changes to the impacts already identified in the General Plan
2000 EIR.
XVII. EARLIER ANALYSES
Earlier analysis may be used in this document where one or more effects have been adequately analyzed
in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. In those situations,
a) The earlier analysis documents are identified and listed in the References Section;
b) Any impact identified in this document which is within the scope of the impacts evaluated in these
earlier documents are identified in the Discussion Section above, and the mitigation measures. All
environmental impacts identified -the checklists are evaluated herein. References to earlier
environmental documents are also noted accordingly.
c) Any mitigation measures incorporated into or refined for this document from the earlier documents
are noted in the Discussion section above.
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REFERENCES
1. City of San Rafael General Plan 2000; City of San Rafael; Amended July, 1996
2. City of San Rafael General Plan 2000, Final Environmental Impact Report, Certified July
18, 1988.
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