HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 4446RESOLUTION NO. 4446
RESOLUTION ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR
THE MAKING OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS
WHEREAS, the State of California through the California Resources
Agency has established the Guidelines for Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970; and
WHEREAS, these Guidelines have become effective as of February, 1973,
and are applicable to all cities; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael is a unique environmental setting
which requires policies and procedures to insure that the environmental
quality of the City be protected and/or enhanced; and
WHEREAS, the City has prepared Environmental Impact Review Procedures
and Guidelines in conformity with and as a supplement to the State EIR
Guidelines for the protection and/or enhancement of the unique environmental
setting of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby
adopt the Environmental Impact Review Procedures and Guidelines for the
City of San Rafael to become effective on April 2, 1973. All previous
resolutions or minute actions adopting previous City EIR Guidelines are
hereby superseded by this resolution.
I, MARION A. GRADY, City 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 City Council of said City held on
Monday, the 2nd day of April, 1973, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Jensen, Miskimen, Mulryan, and Mayor Bettini
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
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MARION A. GRADY, City Clerk
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(ENE -RAL INFORMATION C.HEET -_--
A. PROCEDURAL STEPS
In accordance with State laws, the City of San Rafael has adopted guidelines
and procedures for evaluating all applicacions for their impact on the envir-
onment. These involve seven primary steps which will result in appropriate
and thorough review and evaluEtion. The process may be terminated at any of
the first three steps upon an appropriate finding; but if it proceeds to
Step 11, then it must go all the way through Step 7. An applicant who feels
that an Environmental impact Report (EIR) will be needed, may request that
Steps 1, 2 and 3 be skipped and thereby save himself a slight amount of time.
When an application has to go through Step 7, it requires from three to six
months additional to the normal processing time.
1. Exempt Status Determination
2. Negative Declaration (See Short Form 31)
3. Supplemental Environmental Data Analysis
followed by Negative Declaration (See Form 32)
4. Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
5. Public Review of Draft EIR
6. Final EIR Prepared by Staff
7. Presentation to Planning Commission of f=inal EiR for Approval
and of Application for Action in Light of the EIR Findings
B. DETAILED EXPLANATION OF PROCEDURAL STEPS
1. Exempt Status Determination
Certain proposals fall within lists established by the City based on
State criteria as exempt from the impact report procedures. When an
application is made for any permit (Form 30), the first step is to
compare it with listed exemptions and If It appears on the list, a
determination is matte that it is exempt. Such an assignment of
"Exempt Status" completes the processing under environmental review
and does not lengthen the normal processing time. The application
is then processed according to usual Planning Department procedures
for whatever action has been applied for.
2. Negative Declaration
When a proposal has been determined to be "Non --Exempt", it is neces-
sary that the applicant file for a "Negative Declaration" (Form 31).
The information requested thereon is then used by the City staff as
the basis for a determination an whether or not to issue a Negative
Declaration. If the Planning Director issues a Negative Declaration,
the processing for thee environmental review is deemed complete. This
will normally require 35 days processing time. The application i -s
then processed according to usual Planninra Department procedures for
whatever action has be,. --n applied for. If, however, the application
for Negative Declaration is denied, that decision may be appealed to
the Planning Commission by the applicant within five (5) days of no-
tification.
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3. 1.01 Lnvironr,._-nt.aI Data
Wh e-11 the Staff deternii nus on the basis of Short Form 31 that it does
not have enough information cL, warrant a "Negarive Declaration", but
that more detailed inforration miyht warrant such a declaration, the
applicant shall subrnit the information called for on Form 32 titled,
"Supplemental Environmental Data".
The staff will again review the data supplied and make a determina-
tion whether to issue a "Negative Declaration". The issuance of a
Negative Declaration at this stage may be contingent on the willing-
ness of the applicant to make changes in the application to mitigate
negative impacts. Depending upon the speed at which the applicant
submitted the supplemental data, the: issuance of a Negative Declara-
tion aL this Step 3 may have added anywhere up to 42 days to the
normal processing time.
At this stage, the decision to deny the Negative Declaration may be
appealed by the applicant to the Planning Commission within five (5)
days of the date of the decision. If no appeal is made, or if such
appeal is denled, an onvlronmental impact report must be prepared
(Steps 4 through 7).
4. Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Under the g-Idel ines for the 'r►plementation for the Crl ifornra
Environmental Quality Act as established by the State of California,
EIR's are processed in two phases: first (Draft EIR); second
(Final EIR). The Draft EIR contains the technical data and profes-
sional evaluation which serves as the basis of the review process.
As soon as the staff determines that a Negative Declaration will not
be issued, the Planning Director shall establish whether the staff
or a consultant will prepare the EIR, if he determines thata con-
sultant is required, he will arrange for time and cost estimates from
a minimum of three consulting firms, whenever possible. These firms
shall be supplied with a copy of the original application, a copy of
the application for Negative Declaration, a copy of the Supplemental
Environmental Data, specific instructions as to major impacts to in-
vestigate, intensity of investigation, any specific data sources or
contacts, and a time schedule.
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The Planning Director will select a consultant firm from among the
proposals submitted. If the applicant agrees to the selection and
to the cost, the contract will be placed before the City Councii for
approval contingent upon the applicants depositing with the City the
amount of the contract, plus processing fees.
If the Director determines that the staff shall prepare the EIR, a
time and cost estima shall be presented to the applicant who shall
deposit with the Cit; the estimated amount, plus processing fees,
prior to the initiation of work.
If the applicant disagrees with the recommendation of the Planning
Director, the method, manner, stlectior. or preparation of the EIR,
the matter _..hall be submitted ;.o the Planning Commiss )n for a deter-
mination at its next regular meeting.
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D. Pub? is Perin., of Dra t E)..
Upon cOE-plat ion of the Drz,f• copes 5h:,] , 'Je suppl led to appro-
pt iately conrerned pub) is ;_.ou,ric;es ar-,d nr:tice Or evai lai=d i lty of the
Dra Ft E i R ani ) 1 be mai 1 c:d to res rdcn-r E i r the c;rea o; the proposed
pro_iect, and the arae rji i he s_ pc� terJ. Suct; alai r Ings and notices
rill st)ecify ,.hat- comments on ttie Draft Eirt. must be returned to the
Planning Director prior to specifier' date. The hasic review.will be
45 da, -s. This wii) enable. organization; that meet once per month to
receive the information at them- first meeting, evaluate it'between
meetings, and take action on it at their second meeting. Where the
specifics of an application justify a shorter review period, the
Director may so specify in the notices that are mailed and posted.
6. Final E1R
The guidelines established by the State of California specify that
the Final EIR shall contain the Draft EIR plus the comments received
from other governmental agencies and the public or a summary thereof,
plus the response of the CIty Planning Department staff to these com-
ments. The staff report may include any or all of the following:
a. Agreement or disagreement with any of the comments received.
b_ Additions to or modifications of the Draft EIR to reflect
comments received.
C. Recommendations that conditlons be imposed upon the applica-
tion which would mitigate adverse impacts.
Throughout the processing of the final Impact report, the applicant is
advised to keep himself continuously posted on the commentary .received
so that is is possible, In accordance with Section 1rO13 of*the State
regulations, "to enable environmental considerations to Influence pro-
ject, program or design". Attention is also directed to Section 15012
which specifies "These things must be done prior to approval or disap-
proval F the project."
7. Presentation to Planning Commission for Action on
Final EIR and Original Application -`
When the Final EIR Is completed. It will be scheduled, on the earliest
possible agenda, for Planning Commission review and approval simultan-
eously with the Commission's consideration of the original application
for the project proposal.
The Commission, a, -t its option, may consider the adegUacy of the impact
report first and then the original appl?cation, or may hear discussion
on both siwultaneously. The Commission shall, by motion, take action
to approve or disapprove the Environmental Irrprct Report, and 'then may
take action on the original application. If it does not approve the
Environmental lripact Report, it may defer prod:sing of the application
until further t-.ork is performed on the Impact Report to its satisfac-
tion.
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SAP! RiUFAEL PLr;';"! I `! PEPARTIMPIT
ENVI ROP'i F'ITA . I,IPACT
EY.Eh1PTIOMS--
PROJECT CATEGORIES WHICH NOPMALLY MAY NOT REQUIRE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS (E.i.R.)
The follov,ing projects are exempt from requirements of Section 15084 California
Resources Code:
1. All applications which involve upgradin^ of existing developments and wherein no
physical enlargement of the structures is included.
2. Interior or exterior alterations and repairs to existing buildings which do not
require Planning Commission action.
3. Exterior reoaintina within the established earthtone-woodtone color ranges as set
forth under the authority of Chapter 14.11 of the San Rafael Municipal Code.
4. Demolition of structures in accordance with Section 4409 of the Uniform Building
Code.
5. Construction of individual single family residences and duplex residences which
comply with the Ordinance requirements.
6. Accessory structures on single family or duplex lots wherein such accessory
structures comply with Ordinance requirements, e.g.: awnings, patios and patio
covers; carports, garages and storage buildings; swimming pools; fences under
six feet in height.
7. Grading Permits -- Ordinance #1062 (over 50 C.Y.), up to 300 cubic yards.
8. Pilling of basements, cellars and wells to the elevation of immediately surround-
ing land.
9. Annual or other periodic renewal of permits or licenses for existing and continu-
ing uses and activities not involving any new construction and not 'involving the
extraction of natural resources from the ground.
10. Encroachment Permits:
a. Council approval - on City's rights-of-way.
b. Public Works Office approval - frontage improvements --curb, gutter and sidewalk.
C. Public Works a-proval - utility -encroachment permits,
11. Structural encroachment parmits - waterways -- Ordinance #993 - 15 feet from
bank of stream.
12. Sanitary sewer permits -- emergency work necessary to remedy an immediate
hazard to public health or safety.
13. Lot line relocations which comply with ordinance requirements.
14. Conversion of existing apartments to condominiums with no external change of
structures and where present code requirements are being met, e.g.: parking
building code.
15. GPC (General Plan Conflict) applications.
16. Zoning Ordinance Text amendments not involving proposed development plans.
17. General area rezonings (not involving development plans).
18. Sign permits and all conditions imposed thereunder issued in accordance with
Chapter 14.12 of the San Rafael Municipal Code.
19. Maintenance and repair of existing private and public streets, sidewalks, curbs,
gutters and other public service facilities.
20. Landscaping not involving any alterations in the natural contour of hillside
land and not involving any major alteration in the natural contour of other
land and not involving destruction of major areas of natural vegetation.
21. Expansion of existing commercial and industrial structures for existing uses
where the expansion does not exceed, In floor area, a maximum of sten percent
(10%) of the existing floor area, or 3,000 square feet of floor area, which-
ever 1s the lesser.
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22. In circumstances l -n which an application does not fit the above categories,
but receives exempt status from City Staff with concurrence of the. City
Council and Planning Commission.
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SAN RAFAEL PLANNING DEPARTMENT
No.
Date
GUIDELINES FOR USE IN APPLYING FOR FNUIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
LOCATION
Address Lot & Block No. Assessor's Parcel iso.
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SPONSOR OR
REPRESENTATIVE
Address Zip Code Telephone Number
The Application for Environmental Clearance is the preliminary basic data used to determine
eligibility for use or development permit entitlement under State Law AB889.
Exemptions - Projects included in one of the exemption categories will not be required to
complete an Application for Environmental Clearance,
Negative Declaration - Projects considered for possible Negative Declaration will be re-
quired to compiete this Application for Environmental Clearance. Based upon the facts
provided, the Planning Director will make a determination whether or not a Negative
Declaration will be made.
E.I.R. Reauired - All projects not considered as exempt which have not received a Negative
Declaraticn will require an Environmental Impact Report. When required, the applicant,will
submit complete Environmental Impact Data on Form No.
Format for Application
A. Background Information
Ia. Give a brief description of the proposed project.
b. Name of project
c. Legal description and plot layout (to scale as required)
d. Existing zoning and use
e. Proposed zoning and use
2. Describe graphically the project area, including distinguishing natural
and manmade characteristics, e.g.: schools, hospitals, shopping centers,
etc.; vicinity map (to scale as required)
B. Environmental Questionnaire - Attach completed form
C. Statement of 'No Significant Environmental Impact"
Indicate the basic reasoning with documentation, if one or more of the answers
on the Environmental Questionnaire indicate adverse consequences, but mitiga-
ting circumstances indicate a negative declaration is warranted.
NOTE: It is essential that applicants response to the item "B" questionnaire
follow the format of the enclosed outline using the same item numbers
for answers and supplementary documentation.
SAiL RAFAEL PLANNING DEPARTMEIIT
ENVIRONMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
The following questions require responses, explanations or substantiation for adequate
evaluation and processing.
I. Characteristics of the Natural Environment
1. Does the project site involve a unique landform or biological area, such as
beaches, sand dunes, marshes, tidelands or San Francisco Bay?
2. What manmade features, cultural or scenic resources of national, state or
community -wide significance exist on the site or in vicinity.
A. Land (Topography, Soils, Geology)
1. Will the project involve construction on slopes of 40% or greater7
2. Is the project to be located in an area of soil instability (sub-
sidence, landslide or severe erosion)?
3. Is the project site located on, or adjacent to a known earthquake
fault?
S. Water
1. Is the proposed project located within a flood plain?
2. Does the proposed project involve a natural drainage channel or
streambed?
C. Biota
1. Are there any rare or endangered species of plant life in the project
area?
2. Will any mature trees be removed or relocated?
3. is the project site adjacent to, or does It include, a habitat, food
source, water source, nesting place or breeding place for a rare or
endangered wildlife species?
4. Could the project significantly affect fish, wildlife, reptiles, or
plant life?
5• Is the project located inside or within 200 feet of a fish or wildlife
refuge or reserve?
0. Potential Alteration to Natural Features
I. Will the proposed project result in the removal of a natural resource
for commercial purposes (including rock, sand, gravel, oil, trees or
minerals)?
2. Will the project involve grading in excess of 300 cubic yards?
II. Potential Impact from Use and Activities of Proposed Project
A. Pollution (Air, Water, Noise, Land)
I. Will the project create dust, fumes, smoke or odors?
2. Will the project involve the burning of any material, including brush,
trees and construction materials?
3. •Is the project expected to result in the generation of noise levels in
excess of that currently existing in the area?
4. Will the project involve the application, use, or disposal of potentially
hazardous materials, including pesticides, herbicides, other toxic sub-
stances or radioactive material?
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B. App] [cable Pollution Controls and Standards
1. 4111 the proposed project require a permit or other approval from any
of the follo.jing agencies?
State Water Resources Control Board
Regional Water Quality Control Board
State Department of Public Health
Bay Area Air Pollution Control District
San Francisco Bay Conservation b Development Commission
Metropolitan Transportation Commission
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
County Airport Land Use Commission
Association of Bay Area Governments
County Board of Supervisors
2. Does the project require variance from established environmental standards
(e.g., air quality, noise, water quality)?
C. Impact on Public Services, Facilities and Utilities
1. Circulation
a. Is the project expected to cause noticeable increase itt pedestrian
traffic or a change in pedestrian patterns?
b. Will the project result in noticeable changes in vehicular traffic
patterns or volumes (including bicycles)?
c. Will the project affect demand for mass or rapid transit?
d. Will the proposed project involve the use of off -the -road vehicles
of any kind (such as trail bikes)?
2. Water Supply and Sewage Disposal
a. Will the project entail the acquisition of water from wells or
surface sources for commercial and/or nondomestic usq?
b. Will water recycling methods be incorporated?
c. Will primary screening of effluent be provided?
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d. Will septic tanks be utilized for sewage disposal?
3. Demand for Service from Special Districts and/or Municipalities or
County
a. Will the project require the extension of existing public utility
lines?
b. Will the proposed project require public services from an agency,
district or public utility which is currently operating at or near
capacity?
D. Social Effect
a. Is the project apt to result in the congregating of more than 50 people
on a regular basis?
b. Will the project result in the introduction of gctivities not currently
found within the community?
E. Other Impact Effects
a. Will the project employ equipment which could interfere with existing
communication and/or defense systems?
b. Is the project located within the flight path or noise impact area of
an airport?
C. Other (describe, if any)
III. Conformity of Project to Policies, Goals, and Plans
A. Land Use
1. Is the proposed project expected to result in other changes in land
use,
a. on site of the project?
b. off site of the project?
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2. Could the project serve to encourage development of presently undeveloped
areas, or increases in development intensity of already developed areas
(examples include the introduction of new or expanded public utilities,
new industry, commercial facilities or recreation activities)?
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3. Dces the project involve the construction of more than 20 dwelling
units; therefore, having potential for cumulative effect reaction
of significant level.
4. Is the project adjacent to or within 500 feet of an existing public
facility or site for same?
5. Does the project require variance from adopted community plans,
policies or goals?
6. Does the project involve lands currently protected under the Williamson
Act or an Open Space Easement?
B. Visual Impact
1. Is the site for the proposed project adjacent to a designated Scenic
Highway or within a Scenic Corridor?
2. Will the project obstruct scenic views from existing residential areas,
public lands, or public roads?
3. Does the project involve the construction of buildings or structures
in excess of three stories or 36 feet in height?
C. Social/Cultural Impact
1. Will the project require the relocation of people or business in order
to clear the construction site?
2. Does the project site involve a known historical or archeological site?
3. Will the project proposal generate substantial public opposition?
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SAN RAFAEL PLANNING DEPARTMENT
APPENDIX 1
ENVIRONMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
This listing is intended to represent a comprehensive and illustrative listing of
environmental factors, any or ali of which may be associated with a given project.
Only pertinent factors should be included in the Environmental Data Form ,
prepared by the applicant or sponsoring agency if the project may result in a sig-
nificant change from existing conditions. Disregard portions which are not appli-
cable.
A. Hydrologic Conditions
- Watershed in which project located (particularly downstream drainage)
- Surface and groundwaters receiving project effluent or drainage diver-
sion. Surface or groundwaters that may be withdrawn by project
- Conditions downstream or on projects receiving waters which may be
impacted --such as flood prone areas, aquatic -riparian habitats of
species with sport, spectator, commercial, or scienfific value, water
oriented recreation areas, public water supplies
- Project site's flood, storm runoff or tsunami hazard
B. Atmospheric Conditions
- Airshed or basin in which project is located (particularly downwind)
- Local microclimate, circulation patterns, prevailing winds, storm exposure
- Quality of air receiving atmospheric emissions from project
- Conditions downwind and/or in airshed of project which may be impacted --
such as public facilities, recreation areas, vegetation and wildlife areas
particularly sensitive to air pollution, noxious odors, or other atmos-
pheric phenomena
C. Geologic Conditions
- Erosion potential on site (cliff, sheet, gully, wind)
- Seismic hazards on site or which would influence site (fault zone, shaking,
liquification)
- Stability of geologic conditions on site (areas prone to landslide, subsi-
dence)
Bearing conditions of soils on site
- Soil permeability and infiltration rates
- Productivity of soil for agricultural uses
D. Vegetative or Biotic Conditions
- Vegetation of high brush -forest fire potential on site or close proximity
to site
- Areas of low revegetation potential on site
- Relatively undisturbed or unique vegetation communities on site and within
close proximity to site
- Rare or endangered species on site and within close proximity to site
- Highly productive habitats for species of sport, spectator, commercial or
educational value, on site or within close proximity to site
E. Sonic Conditions
- Area within sound of project construction and operation (sounds audible to
humans and animals)
- Developments - facilities within sonic area which would be particularly sen-
sitive to sounds generated, such as schools, churches, hospitals, theaters,
parks, residential areas
- Wildlife, domestic stock within sonic area which would be particularly sensi-
tive to sounds generated
- Areas of exceptional quiet and serenity within sonic range of project
F. Visual Conditions
- Area within view of project and/or area visible from project (particularly
at foreground and middleground distances)
Features of architectural -cultural significance and/or scenic areas that
will be seen
Public recreation areas, parklands, residential areas that will have view of
project
Commercial attractions that directly benefit from view, that will have view
of project
- Wildlife, domestic stock within view area which would be particularly sensl,
tive to movements
- Visual qualities that presently characterize project
G. Socio -Economic Setting
The following socio-economic factors should be described if the impact assessment
indicates a potential significance change from the existing condition. If the
impact assessment does not indicate that there will be a significant change in
the following factors - it should be so stated, instead of including a detailed
description.
1. Amenity Conditions
- Safety - crime and delinquincy rates, fears caused by existing hazards
- Health - air/water pollution, noise
- Comfort - amenable climate, noise, vibration
- Convenience - access to public services, places of high amenity
- Social interaction - relationships between neighbors, traffic and
pedestrian flow
- Privacy - absence of intrusion, control of individual territory
- Individual expression - allowance for individual or group control over
actions in the environment
2. Migrational Trends
- Influences on the dominant/sub-dominant groups within the population
3. Characteristics of the Population
- Income, age, education, racial background, family size L.,
- Distinct settlements of socio-economic groups - particularly deprived
economic and minority groups
- Neighborhood groups
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4. Employment Opportunities
- During and after construction
5. Fiscal Effects on Public Service Programs
- Schools, police, fire protection
H. Existing and Planned Land Uses
1. Current land use map for• site and surrounding area (land use map should
include area in which growth or population shifts would be induced by
project)
2. Policy as per general plan documents (to include area in which growth or
population shifts would be induced by project)
1. Access - Circulation Patterns
1. Circulation routes - highways, trails, easements, navigation, public
transit, channels, pipelines, airports, railroads, that would serve
project.
2. Service area of routes of the transportation modes that would provide
service for the project.
3. Capacity of routes servicing project to move traffic, accommodate future
traffic.
J. Project Actions or Activities p
1. Temporary actions or activities involved in the construction of the project
(blasting, fill hauling and stock piling).
2. Permanent Actions or Activities
- Actions once completed are relatively permanent - structures, impervious
surfacing
- Activities which continuously occur over time but may vary frgm occasion
to occasion and intervals between occasions - outfalling of coolinq water
- Routine maintenance of project - dredging of channels and spoil disposal
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CHECKLIST
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The follaring checklist Is used by the Planning Staff to determine whet.a r
a specific project will or will not have a significant irrpact on the envir-
onment.
Item No
Address of Property
Assessor's Parcel No.
Type of Development Proposed
Date 1'9
Ch3ract=ristics of vic f.atural Cnvircnment
1. Does the project site invo!ve a unique landform or biological area, such as
beaches, sand dunes, marshes, tidelands or San Francisco Bay?
2. What mannnade features, cultural or scenic resources of national, state or
cocmunity-wide significance exist on the site or in vicinity.
A. Land (Topography, 5olls, Geology)
1. Will the project involve construction on slopes of 402 or greater?
2. Is the project to be located in an area of soil instability (sub-
sidence, landslide or severe erosion)?
j. Is the project site located or., or adjacent to a known earthquake
fault?
B. Water
1. Is the proposed project located within a flood plain?
2. Does the proposed project involve a natural drainage channel or
streambed?
C. Biota
n 1. Are there any rare or endangered species of plant life in the project
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❑ ETFI 2. W1I1 any mature trees be removed or relocated?
i/ Magnitude --A quantitative measurement of the adverse or positive environmental effect within the
project's limits, e.g.: (a) displaces no more than 10 families --modest (range 1), In terms of
quantity; (b) increased peak hour traffic of 30 trucks --modest (range 2).
2/ Imaort--The adverse or positive consequence, significance, or Imgact nn the environment, e.g.:
(a dlslocatlon of ethnic minority --serious due to difficulty regarding relocation of such farl-
Iles (range 3); (b) noise level will exceed acceptable decibel limit--serlous (range 3) due to
the fact that the 30 trucks, cement transit mix, must pass through residential *neighborhood.
The measurement scale shall range In points. from -3 to +3*
*Minus numbers represent adverse significance.
Plus numbers represent positive significance.
F-1 3. Is the project site adjacent to, or does it include, a habitat, food
source, %,ater source, nestinn piece or breeding place for a rare or
endangered wildlife species?
❑-1 4. Could the project significantly affect fish, wildlife, reptiles, or
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F1�j S. Is the project located Inside or within 200 feet of a fish or wildlife
ALJ refuge or reserve?
D. Potential Altrrction to l:M ural Fentures
F1I. Will the proposed project result in the remcval of a natural resource
for commercial purposes (includirg rock, sand, gravel, oil, trees or
minerals)?
❑ 2. Will the project involve grading In excess of 300 cubic yards?
II. Potential Impact from Use and Activities of Proposed Project
A. Pollution (Air, Water, Iroise, Land)
1. Will the project create dust, fumes, smoke or odors?
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2. Will the
project involve the burning
of any material, including brush,
trees and
construction materials?
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3. Is the project
expected
to result to
the generation of noise levels In
excess of
that currently
existing in
the area?
❑ �� 4. Will the project involve the application, use, or disposal of potentially
hazardous materials, including pesticides, herbicides, other toxiC'sJD-
stances or radioactive material?
B. Applicable Poliritinn Controls and Standards
❑ 1. Will the proposed project require a permit or other approval from any
of the following agencies?
State Water Resources Control Board
Regional Water Quality Control "card
State Department of Public Health
Bay Area Air Pollution Control nistrict
San Francisco Bay Conservation 6 Development Commission
Metropolitan Transportation Cormission
U. S. Environnenttl Protection Anency
County Airport Land Use Commission
Association of Bay Area riovernments
County Board of Supervisors
2. Does the project require variance from established environmental standards
(e.g., air quality, noise, water quality)?
C. Impact r+n Public Srrvices; Facilltl.is and Utilities
1. Circulation
a a. Is the project expected to cause noticeable increase in pedestrian
traffic or a change in pedestrizn patterns?
b. Will the project res:;lt in noticeable changes in vehicular traffic
patterns or volumes (including bicycles)?
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c.
Will
the project
affect demand for
mass or rapid transit?
1-1d.
Will the proposed
of any kird (such
project
as trail
involve
bikes)?
the use of off -the -road vehicles
2. Water Supply and Serape Disposal
❑ a. Will the project entail the acquisition of eater from wells or
surface sources for commercial ana/or nondomestic use?
❑ b. Will water recycling methods be incorporated?
e. Will prinary screening of effluent be provided?
' ❑ d. Will septic tanks be utilized for sewage disposal?
3. Demand for Service from Special Districts and/or Municipalities qr
County
❑ �� a. Will the project require the extension of existing public utility
lines?
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❑ b. Will the proposed project require public services from an agency,
district or public utility which is currently operating at or near
capacity?
D. Social Effe,t
F -1a. Is the project apt to result in the congregating of more than 50 people
on a regular basis?
❑ b. Will the project result in the introduction of activities not currently
found within the community?
E. Other Impact Effects
a a. Will the project employ equipment which could interfere with existing
communication and/or defense systems?
1771 IS Is the project located within the flight path or noise Impact area of
an airport?
Jc. Other (describe, if any)
III. Conformity of Project to Policies, Goals, and Plans
A. Land Use
(� 1. Is the proposed project expected to result in other changes in land
�f use,
a. on site of the project?
ElI I I b. off site of the project?
E_L] 2. Could the project serve to encourage develop-ent of presently undevvloped
art- as, cr i^._-c•!DC° in deveIon-7.,•nt inccnsIEy of .31reaay drveIO:Cc, ;,re'Is
(cxarplcs irclLcc u!a introouctioil of nrw or expanced pub IIc utiIiti.,s,
new industry, ce:raerelal facilities or recreation acti,,ities)1
❑ 3. Coes tha project involve the construction of more than 20 d.jelling
units; th:refore, having potential for cumulative erfect reaction
of significant level.
Q E I+. Is the project adjacent to or within 500 feet of an existing public
facility or site for same?
5. Does the project require variance from adopted community plans,
Policies or goals?
6. Does the project involve lands currently protected under the Williamson
Act or an Open Space Easement?
B. Visual Im.ac:
1. Is the site for the proposed project adjacent to a designated Scenic
Highway or within a Scenic Corridor?
2. Will the project obstruct scenic views from existing residential areas,
public lands, or public roads?
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[771 3. Does the project involve the construction of buildings or structures
in excess of three stories or 36 feet in height?
C. Social/Cultural impact
i. Will the project require the relocation of people or business in order
to clear the construction site?
ElL I I 1 2. Does the project site involve a known historical or archeological site?
11 L I T-1 3. Will the project proposal generate substantial public opposition?
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Form coni,Lted
(date)
Revi,,-.; _d by on
Reviewed by on
Revie�aed by on
Retutnzd to initiar:no dep2rrment
(date)
Based on Cie above review, it is found that an environmental irnpact statement•is required.
Signed Data
by Deparcnent
Department
(date)
, Department
(date)
. Department
(date)
Received by
Based on tie shove review, (and the statement below), it is found that this project does not cause
any significnar environmental' impact.
Signed
STATEMENT OF NO SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
For any poict, answered yes or "urtlmown", the reasons for a negative declaration are as follows:
Date
COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
A. Project Graphics (scale as required)
1. Site Map
a. Topography
b. Geological characteristics
c. Fauna and flora
2. Vicinity Map (scale as required)
a. Topography
b. Geological characteristics
e. Natural waterways and areas subject to flooding
d. Seismic hazards
e. Approximate age of structures
B. Applicant's Statement of Project Objectives
1. Type of Project, e.g.:
a. Residential: number of units
approximate bedroom count/population
range of sale prices
housing type and ownership pattern (sale, rental,
condominium, or other)
market analysis
traffic generation and parking estimates
b. Commercial: type (neighborhood, regional, etc.)
site size
market area
number of employees
commerclal--lease or sale
traffic generation and parking estimates
c. Industrial: type(manuf., non-manuf., SIC code, warehousing,
research and development)
site size in square footage/acreage
square footage
estimated employment
service area
occupancy type -unknown or specific
traffic generation, loading and parking estimates
d. Institutional: major functions
site size b other relevant sizes, i.e., number of beds
square footage
service area
number of employees
traffic generation and parking estimates
e. Community (planned unit) Development, mixed use, or other.
C. Description of Project Characteristics
1. Identify elements or factors with the potential for producing a significant
effect on the balance of the ecosystem.
2. Identify any historical, scenic, rare and unique characteristics, and any
cultural qualities.
3. Identify any sources or potential sources of noise, traffic congestion, glare,
air and water pollution.
4. Neighborhood characteristics (ethnic make-up, average age of residents,
Income level)
3. Community benefits.