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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 11131 (Redevelopment Project)RESOLUTION NO. 11131 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL MAKING FINDINGS AND APPROVALS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT IN CONNECTION WITH THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREPARED FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL SAN RAFAEL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael (the "City"), serving as "lead agency" under the California Environmental Quality Act and the applicable state and local implementing guidelines ("CEQA"), has prepared a negative declaration (the "Negative Declaration") that has evaluated the Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan (the "Amended Plan") for the Central San Rafael Redevelopment Project Area (the "Project Area"); and WHEREAS, the San Rafael Redevelopment Agency (the "Agency") has served as a "responsible agency" under CEQA in connection with the processing and consideration of the Negative Declaration; and WHEREAS, the Negative Declaration, a copy of which is on file with the City Clerk and Agency Secretary, has served as the CEQA documentation for consideration and approval of the Amended Plan, and for the Agency's subsequent actions to implement the Amended Plan; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the Negative Declaration and the proposed Amended Plan; and WHEREAS, the limited purposes of the Amended Plan are to: (i) increase the allowable total amount of tax increment that may be allocated to the Agency from the Project Area, and (ii) extend the Agency's eminent domain authority within the Project Area from 2011 to 2012; and WHEREAS, the Amended Plan does not affect the boundaries or change land uses of the Project Area; and WHEREAS, by staff report accompanying this Resolution and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference (the "Staff Report"), the City Council has been provided with additional information upon which the findings and actions set forth in this Resolution are based. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council certifies its review and consideration of the Negative Declaration, and any public comments received thereon, in accordance with CEQA. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby finds and determines that the Negative Declaration adequately addresses the environmental issues pertaining to the 141\15\159401.1 1 ! Fy"A 71 " r' ., 'r- " �� Amended Plan and concludes that the Amended Plan will not have a significant effect on the environment. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council approves and adopts the Negative Declaration. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the City Clerk file a Notice of Determination in accordance with 14 Cal. Code of Regulations, Section 15075, evidencing the City Council's use of the Negative Declaration in connection with the Amended Plan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED that this Resolution shall take immediate effect upon its adoption. I, Jeanne M. Leoncini, City Clerk of the City of San Rafael hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a special joint meeting of the City Council on Monday, the 15th day of July, 2002, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Councilmembers: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips and Mayor Boro NOES: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: None h. Je e . Leoncini, City Clerk 141\15\159401.1 2 CITY OF SAN RAFAEL Spec. Jt. P/H AGENDA ITEM NO.. 1 MEETING DATE: July 15, 2002 REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL MAKING FINDINGS AND APPROVALS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT IN CONNECTION WITH THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREPARED FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL SAN RAFAEL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA SUBMITTED BY:—n,'C/&U/ APPROVED BY: (U%-- Nancy U%Nancy Mackie, Economic Devilopment Director Rod Gould, Executive Director RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Resolution making the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") findings for the Amended Plan after holding a Special Joint Public Hearing on the Third Amended and Restated Central San Rafael Redevelopment Plan with the Redevelopment Agency Board. BACKGROUND: The Redevelopment Agency is proposing to amend the Redevelopment Plan to increase the tax increment limit and to extend eminent domain authority from 2011 to 2012. An amendment of this type requires the Agency to prepare environmental documentation on the Plan Amendment. A Negative Declaration was prepared for the required environmental review. The City Council is the Legislative body that must act on the Redevelopment Plan Amendment and make the CEQA findings after receiving recommendations from the Agency Board. The Agency Board made the required CEQA findings by Resolution after the Special Joint Public Hearing on July 15, 2002. FOR CITY CLERK ONLY File No.: Co u nc i 1 Meeting: Disposition: DISCUSSION: The proposed Negative Declaration was prepared in conformance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and was circulated for a 30 day review, a Notice of availability was also published in the Marin Independent Journal and the document was distributed to all effected taxing entities, the Citizens Advisory Committee on Redevelopment (CAC), Planning Commission and all affected environmental agencies. The Planning Commission met on July 91h and adopted a resolution recommending the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration for the Amended Redevelopment Plan. FISCAL IMPACT: None. ACTION REQUIRED: Adopt the Resolution. ATTACHMENTS: None. The Negative Declaration for the Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan and the Planning Commission Resolution were provided to the Redevelopment Agency Board for their action. Additional copies on file with the City Clerk. Ssl\planamendment\resos\ccpubIichearing071502 Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan for the Central San Rafael Redevelopment Project Area Initial Study/ Negative Declaration Lead Agency: City of San Rafael 1313 Fifth Avenue (P.O. Box 151560) San Rafael, CA 94915-1560 Contact: Katie Korzun Economic Development Coordinator May, 2002 ATTACHMENT A TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTICEOF INTENT.................................................................................................................. 2 PROJECTINFORMATION......................................................................................................... 3 VICINITYMAP........................................................................................................................... 6 PROJECTAREA BOUNDARIES MAP....................................................................................... 7 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED...................................................... 8 DETERMINATION: ..................................................................................................................... 8 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS....................................................................... 9 1. AESTHETICS..............................................................................................................9 ILAGRICULTURE RESOURCES..................................................................................10 111. AIR QUALITY............................................................................................................11 IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES: ..................................................................................... 13 V. CULTURAL RESOURCES: ....................................................................................... 15 VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS: ............................................................................................ 17 VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: ............................................................ 20 VIII. HYDROLOGYAND WATER QUALITY.'.....................................................................23 IXLAND USE AND PLANNING:....................................................................................27 X. MINERAL RESOURCES:..........................................................................................28 Xl. NOISE:......................................................................................................................29 XII. POPULATION AND HOUSINGT:............................................................................... 31 X111. PUBLIC SERVICES: ..................................................................................................32 XIV. RECREATION...........................................................................................................34 XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC:.................................................................................35 XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS: ...................................................................... 37 XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.......................................................... 41 REFERENCES......................................................................................................................... 43 REPORT AUTHORS AND CONSULTANTS............................................................................ 43 1 NOTICE OF INTENT CITY OF MAYOR Albert J. Boro 1 soft" COUNCIL MEMBERS Paul M Cohen rti Barbara Heller Cyr N. Miller Gary Phillips Date: May 22, 2002 To: Public Agencies, Organizations and Interested Parties From: Katie Korzun, Economic Development Coordinator Subject: NOTICE OF PUBLIC REVIEW AND INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION Pui.suant to the State of California Public Resources Code aml the "Guidelines liar Implementation of the Califbrnia Environmental Quality Act of 1970 as amended to date, this is to advise you that the San Rafael Redevelopment Agency has prepared an Initial Study on Me following project: Project Name: Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan for the Central San Rafael Redevelopment Project Area Location: The Central San Rafael Redevelopment Project Area comprises the central area 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. Project Description: The Redevelopment Plan was originally adopted by the City of San Rafael in 1972, and was amended and restated in 1989 and again in 1994. The Plan describes a generally formulated program for the redevelopment, rehabilitation and revitalization of the Project Area, and specifically provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. This Plan program does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects for the redevelopment, rehabilitation and revitalization of any particular area within the Project Area. Instead, this Plan presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be presented, priorities for specific projects will be established and specific solutions will be proposed, and provides tools to the Agency to fashion, develop and proceed with such specific plans, projects and solutions. The change proposed in this Third Amendment and Restatement is to increase the allowable tax increment allocated to the Agency in the Central San Rafael Redevelopment Project Area from $240 Million to $950 Million. This amount includes the allocation for the low and moderate income housing fund required by the Community Redevelopment Law and the revenues allocated to the County of Marin, San Rafael Schools, and the College of Marin. Environmental Issues: The proposed use would result in no potentially significant impacts. The Initial Study/ Negative Declaration document has been prepared in consultation with several local, state and federal responsible and trustee agencies and in accordance with Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Furthermore, the Initial San Rafael Redevelopment Agency 1313 Filth Avenue, P.O. Box 151560, San Rafael, CA 94915-1560 Phone: (415) 485-3383 . Facsimile: (415) 485-3175 Study/ Negative Declaration will serve as the environmental compliance document required under CEQA for any subsequent phases of the project and for permits/approvals required by a responsible agency. A thirty -day (30 -day) public review period shall commence Mav 22, 2002. Written comments must be sent to the San Rafael Redevelopment Agency, 1313 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael CA 94901 June 24. 2002. Public hearings on the Initial Study/ Negative Declaration and the Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan for the Central San Rafael Redevelopment Project Area will be held by the following City Commissions: (1) The Citizen Advisory Committee on Redevelopment will review the Initial Study/ Negative Declaration and the Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan for the Central San Rafael Redevelopment Project Area on Thursday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Public Works Conference Room of City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue; (2) The City of San Rafael Planning Commission will review the Initial Study/ Negative Declaration and the Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan for the Central San Rafael Redevelopment Project Area on Tuesday, July 9, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue; (3) The San Rafael City Council and the San Rafael Redevelopment Agency will hold a joint public hearing on the Initial Study/ Negative Declaration and the Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan for the Central San Rafael Redevelopment Project Area on Monday, July 15, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue. Correspondence and comments can be delivered to Katie Korzun, Phone: 415 485-3134 email: Katie.Korzun@ci.san-rafael.ca.us. San Rafael Redevelopment Agency 1313 Fifth Avenue, P.O. Box 151560, San Rafael, CA 94915-1560 Phone: (415) 485-3383 . Facsimile: (415) 485-3175 PROJECT INFORMATION 1. PROJECT TITLE 2. LEAD AGENCY NAME B ADDRESS 3. CONTACT PERSON 8 PHONE NUMBER 4. PROJECT LOCATION 5. PROJECT SPONSOR 6. GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION 7. ZONING 8. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan for the Central San Rafael Redevelopment Project Area San Rafael Redevelopment Agency 1313 Fifth Avenue San Rafael, California 94901 Katie Korzun, Economic Development Coordinator (510) 485-3134 katie.korzun(cvci.san-rafael.ca.us The Central San Ralacl Redevelopment Project Area comprises the central area 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. San Rafael Redevelopment Agency 1313 Fifth Avenue San Rafael, California 94901 Sponsor's Representative Nancy Mackie, P.conomic Development Director San Rafael Redevelopment Agency 1313 Fifth Avenue San Rafael, California 94901 Almost all Residential, Commercial, Mixed Use, Industrial and Other Use designations in the San Rafael General Plan 2000 Almost all Residential, Commercial, Mixcd Use, Industrial and Other Use designations in the San Rafael Zoning Ordinance The Redevelopment Plan was originally adopted by the City of San Rafael in 1972, and was amended and restated in 1989 and again in 1994. The Plan describes a generally fornllllatcd program for the redevelopment, rehabilitation and revitalization of the Project Area, and specifically provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. This Plan program does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects for the redevelopment, rehabilitation and revitalization of any particular area within the Project Area. Instead, this Plan presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be presented, priorities for specific projects will be established and specific solutions will be proposed, and provides tools to the Agency to fashion, develop and proceed with such specific plans, projects and solutions. The change proposed in this Third Amendment and Restatement is to increase the allowable tax increment allocated to the Agency in the Central San Rafael Redevelopment Project Area from $240 Million to $900 Million. This amount includes the allocation for the low and moderate income housing fund (20%) required by the Community Redevelopment Law and the revenues allocated to the County of Marin, San Rafael Schools, and the College of Marin. Under the terms of California Community Redevelopment Law, (Section 3354.5(b)), when an Agency proposes to increase the tax increment allocation, the remaining blight in the Project Area must be identified as well as the projects that are required to eliminate it and the relationship between the projects' costs and the increase in tax increment. These items must be included in a Report on the Plan, and be reflected in the required Agency Five Year Implementation Plan. The Report on the Plan contains a conceptual project list that demonstrates the remaining blight and the projects that could address the blight in relationship to the Plan Goals. The overall Goals to be addressed through implementation projects and actions are: I ) Alleviate flooding in the East San Rafael and West Francisco Boulevard Area 2) Address Local Recreation Deficiencies 3) Address Intra -city and Regional Circulation Deficiencies 4) Revitalize Downtown and Central San Rafael 5) Promote Economic Development G) Provide Low and Moderate Income Housing All the potential implementation projects and actions to achieve these Goals would be consistent with the provisions of the San Rafael General Plan and the San Rafael Zoning Ordinance. Many of the projects are not site specific at this point in time, and none have identified construction activities. Development of detailed site specific information is not feasible until the exact location, magnitude and timing of the projects are determined. Until such time as each project proceeds from the conceptual stage to a schematic proposal with a timeframe and estimated budget, detailed environmental analysis will not be possible. All projects proposed to achieve the established Agency Goals would require separate and site specific approval and allocation of funds by the San Rafael Redevelopment Agency, and therefore environmental review. Review and consideration by local, county and state agencies could also be required, depending on the basics of each project. 9. SURROUNDING LAND USES & SETTING The Project Area was historically the governmental, commercial, financial and industrial center of the City. These uses have remained, but over time, became functionally obsolescent. The Project Area is surrounded largely by residential uses, as contained in the General plan designated neighborhoods on the north of County Club, Montecito, Lincoln, Fairhills, and Sun Valley; on the east by the San Francisco Bay; on the south by the San Quentin ridge and California Park, Bret I larte, Picnic Valley and Gerstle Park; and on the west by the West End Neighborhood. The project area is the flatter, lower lying portions of central San Rafael, and is surrounded by hills and ridges. 10. OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES WHOSE APPROVAL IS REQUIRED [E.G., Permits, Financing Approval, or Participation Agreement.] None required for the Third Amended and Restated Plan. Review by other agencies could be required, depending on the project and will be determined as projects are formulated. VICINITY MAP Santa PROJECT AREA BOUNDARIES MAP 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. ❑ Aesthetics ❑ Agriculture Resources ❑ Air Quality ❑ Biological Resources ❑ Cultural Resources ❑ Geology /Soils ❑ Hazards & Hazardous Materials ❑ Hydrology / Water Quality ❑ Land Use / Planning ❑ Mineral Resources ❑ Noise ❑ Population / Housing ❑ Public Services ❑ Recreation ❑ Transportation / Tra111c ❑ Utilities / Service Systems ❑ Mandatory Finding of Significance DETERMINATION: On the basis of this initial evaluation: ® I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ❑ 1 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 revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ❑ 1 find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at lest 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. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. ❑ 1 find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an EARLIER EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable legal standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier Elft or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. Sign ilurc Y&4 j Printed name Zooz - Date --- Lead Ag cy EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Potentially Less -Than- Less -Than- No Significant Signifirant With Signirrant Impact Impact Mitigation Impart Incorporation I. AESTHETICS. Would the project: a. llave a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? ❑ ❑ ❑ _Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore have no impact on scenic vistas at this time. (Sources: 1, 4) b. Sithstantially damage scenic resources, including, but ❑ ❑ ❑ID not limited to, trees, rock oulcroppingc, and historic buildings within a stale scenic highway? Discussion: The 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore have no impact on scenic resources at this time. (Sources: 1, 4 ) c. Substantially degrade the existing visual character or ❑ ❑ ❑ quality of the site and its surroundings? Discussion: The 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further Potentially Less -khan- less -Than No Significant Significant With Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact hicorporation the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals arc developed and would therefore have no impact on existing visual character at this time. (Sources: 1, 4) d. Create a new source of substantial light or glare ❑ ❑ ❑ which would adversely ql ji ci da), or nighttime views in the area? Discussion: The 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan dors not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this Lime, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore have no light or glare impacts on day or nighttime views. (Sources: 1, 4) It. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES. Would the project: a. Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or ❑ ❑ ❑ Fartnlcn►d of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? Discussion: There are no Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland) areas, as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the C'alif*omia Resources Agency in the Central San Rafael Project Area and therefore there will be no impacts on agricultural resources. (Sources: 1,5) h Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a ❑ ❑ ❑ Ifilliamson Act contract? Discussion: There is no property with agricultural zoning or a Williamson Act contract in the Central San Rafael Redevelopment Project Area and therefore no impacts on agricultural resources. (Sources: 1, 2) 10 c. hnvolve other changes in the existing environment which, chce to their location or nature, could result in conversion oJ'hirrnrland, to non-agricultural use? Potentially Lass -Than- Less -Than- No Significant Significant With Significant hnpacl Impact Mitigation Impact Inrorporation ❑ O ❑ Discussion: There is no farmland or property with an agricultural General Plan designation, agricultural zoning or a Williamson Act contract or use in the Central San Rafael Redevelopment Project Area or in close proximity to the Area, and therefore there will be no resulting conversion of farmland, to non-agricultural use. (Sources: 1, 2) Ill. AIR QUALITY. Would the project: a. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of an ❑ ❑ ❑ applicable air quality plan? Discussion: The 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore have no conflict with or obstruction of the 1997 Bay Area Clean Air Pleur of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District implementation at this time. (Sources: 1, 6) h. Violate any air standard or contribute substantially to ❑ ❑ Elan existing or projected air quality violation? Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review under the terms of the 1997 Buy Area Clean Air Plan and BAAQMD CEQA Guidelines when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation at this time. (Sources: 1, 6, 7) 11 Potentially Lrvs-Thar- Lc+.% -Than No Significant Stgnrlirant With Signiliraw Itttpart Impart Mitigation Impart Incorporation Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase any ❑ ❑ ❑ criteria pollutant for which the project region is non - attainnuent under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review under the teens of the 1))7 Bav Area Clean Air Plan and BAAQMD CEQA Guidelines when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not result in a cumulatively considerable net increase any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non - attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard at this time. (Sources: 1, 6, 7) d. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant ❑ ❑ ❑ concentrations? Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not expose sensitive receptors as defined in BAAQtiII) (WQA Guidelines to substantial pollutant concentrations at this time. (Sources: 1, 7) e. Create ohjectionahle odors affecting a suhctantial ❑ ❑ ❑ number (?f people? Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic 12 Potentially Less -Than- Less -Than- No Significant Significant With Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation framcwork within which specilic development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Rcport on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified constriction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people at this time. (Sources: 1) IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project: u. Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or ❑ ❑ ❑ through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? Discussion: The 'third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at this time. (Sources: 1) h. Ihive a substantial adverse effect on any riparian ❑ ❑ ❑ habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? Discussion The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further 13 Potentially Less -Than- Le+.s-Than- No Significant Significant With Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service at this time. (Sources: 1) c. Have a substantial adverse q#kt on federally ❑ ❑ ❑ protected wetlands as def ted by Section 404 of the Ocan (Vater Act (including. but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, lilling, hydrological interruption, or other means? Discussion The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means at this time. (Sources: 1) d. Interfere substantially with the movement of any ❑ ❑ ❑ native resident or migratoryfish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery .cites? Discussion The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites at this time. (Sources: 1) 14 Potentially Less -Than- Less -Than- No Significant Significant With Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation c. Conflict with arty local policies or ordinances ❑ ❑ ❑ protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? Discussion The 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance at this time. (Sources: I and 2) f. Conllict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat ❑ ❑ ❑ Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? Discussion The 'third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan at this time. (Sources: 1 and 2) V. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance ❑ ❑ ❑ of a historical resource as tlefined in §15064.5? Discussion The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic 15 Potentially Less -Than- Less -Than- No Significant Significant With Significant Impart Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in § 15064.5 at this time. (Sources: I and 2) b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance ❑ ❑ ❑ of an archaeological resource pursuant to §15064.5? Discussion The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and fin-ther the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a an archaeological resource as defined in §15064.5 at this time. (Sources: I and 2) c. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological ❑ ❑ ❑ resource or site or unique geologic feature? Discussion The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan dues not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature at this time. (Sources: I and 2) d. Disturb any human remains, including those interred ❑ ❑ ❑ outside of formal cemeteries? Discussion The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and 16 Potentially Lees -Than- Less -Than- No Significant Significant With Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Ineorporation provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities fir specific projects; it presents a process and a hasic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries at this time. (Sources: 1 and 2) VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project: a. l'xpase people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as ❑ ❑ ❑ delineated on the ntosl recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the arca or based on other .substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Minas and Geology Special Publication 42. Discussion: The City of San Rafael does not contain any earthquake faults delineated on the Earthquake Fault Special Studies Zone Maps (formerly Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone) Maps. Known active faults near the site are the Hayward fault, located approximately 9.5 miles northeast; the San Andreas, approximately 9.5 miles southwest; and the Rogers Creek fault, located approximately 13 miles northeast of the site. Because recognized faults neither cross, nor are adjacent to the Central San Rafael Project Area, the potential for fault rupture through the site is considered to be nil. No impacts are anticipated. (Sources: 1 and 10) ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? ❑ ❑ ❑ Discussion The 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific 17 Potentially Less -Than- Less -Than- No Significant Significant With Significant Impact Impact A4iligation Impact Incorporation proposals are developed and would therefore not be subject to strong seismic ground shaking. (Sources: I and 10) iii) .Seismic related ground fctilnre or liquefaction? ❑ ❑ ❑ Discussion me Third Amended and IZestated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan dues not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic Framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not be subject to seismic related ground failure, including liquefaction at this time. (Sources: I and 10) in) Landslides? ❑ ❑ ❑ Discussion The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not be subject to landslides at this time. (Sources: 1 and 10) h. Result in substantial soil erosion or topsoil loss? ❑ ❑ ❑ Discussion The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects, it presents a process and a basic Iramework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and litrthcs the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil. (Sources: 1) 18 Potentially Less -Than- Less -Than- No Significant Significant With Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation c. Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, ❑ ❑ ❑ or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on, or off, site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? Discussion: The "Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which arc discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on, or off, site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse at this time. (Sources: 1) d. Be located on expansive .soil, as defined in Table 18-1- ❑ ❑ ❑ B of the Uni/brnt Building Code (1994), creating .substantial risks to life or property? Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the llnilorm Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property at this time. (Sources: I and 11) e. [lave soils incapable of adequately supporting the use ❑ ❑ ❑ of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not 19 Potentially Less -Than- Less -Than- No Significant Significant With Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water at this time. (Sources:1) Vll. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the project: a. Create a significant hazard to the public or the ❑ ❑ ❑ environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials at this time. (Sources: 1) b. Create a significant hazard to the public or the ❑ ❑ ❑ environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan docs not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials 20 into the environment at this time. (Sources: 1) c. Lnttt hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? Potentially Less -Than- Less -Than- No Significant Significant With Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation ❑ ❑ ❑ Discussion: The 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school. (Sources: 1) d. Be located on a site which is included on a list of ❑ ❑ ❑ hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? Discussion: The 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Pian does not represent a specific pian or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many arc not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment at this time. (Sources: 1) 21 Potentially Less -Than- Less -Than- No Significant Significant With Significant tmpac•t Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation e. For a project located within an airport land use plan ❑ ❑ ❑ or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? Discussion: There are no public airports or public use airports with or without an adopted airport land use within two miles of the Central San Rafael Project Area so there will be no resulting safety hazard for people residing or working in the Project Area. (Sources: 1) f. For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, ❑ ❑ ❑ would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? Discussion: There are no private airstrips in the vicinity of the Central San Rafael Project Area so there will be no safety hazard for people residing or working in the Project Area. (Sources: 1) g. Impair implen►entation of or physically interfere with ❑ ❑ ❑ an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? Discussion: The 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals arc developed and would therefore not impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan at this time. (Sources: 1) h. F, ipose people or .structures to a significant risk of ❑ ❑ ❑ loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, inchlding where wildlantiv are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? 22 Potentially Less -Than- Less -Than- No Significant Significant With Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impart Incorporation Discussion: The Ccnlral San Rafael Project Area does not include nor is it adjacent to wildland areas subject to wildland tires. 'I herelorc there is no exposure of people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death from wildland tires. (Sources: l) Vlll. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project: u. Violate any water quality standards or waste ❑ ❑ ❑ discharge requirements! Discussion The 'I'I►ird Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. 1'he Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would be required to employ best management practices (BMPs) in accordance with the City of San Rafael Municipal Code Section 9.30 -Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention standards. 'rherelbre, there would be no violation of any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements. (Sources: I and 3) h. Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or ❑ ❑ ❑ inle►fere substantially with groundwater recharge suet► that there would he a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to u level which would not support (xisling land uses or planned uses for which pernuts have been granter!)! Discussion: 'rhe 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering 23 Potentially Less-Than- SiRnifhcant S'ign#icant With Impact Aliligation Incorporation of the local groundwater table level at this time. (Sources: 1) c. Substantially alter the a Listing drainage pattern oJlhe ❑ ❑ site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which wouldl result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or o f silo? Less -Than No Signifhcan/ trnpacl Impact Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of' the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off- site at this time. (Sources: 1) dl. Substanlially alter the existing drainage pattern of the ❑ ❑ ❑ 10 site or area, including through the alteration ol' the course (#'a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of su►face runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off- site? Discussion: The "Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off- site at this time. (Sources: 1) 24 DI%CUSSIon: I'hc 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff at this time. (Sources: 1) f Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? ❑ ❑ ❑ Discussion: The 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not otherwise substantially degrade water quality at this time. (Sources: 1) g. 1'lace housing within if 1011.vear flood hazard arca as ❑ ❑ ❑ mapped an a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood /hazard delineation map? Discussion: The 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific 25 Potentially Less -Than- Less -Than- Na Significant Significant with Significant Impart Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation t 'reale or contribute runq// water which would creced ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ the capacity of eristing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional c,ntrces o/'polluted rano%%? DI%CUSSIon: I'hc 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff at this time. (Sources: 1) f Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? ❑ ❑ ❑ Discussion: The 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not otherwise substantially degrade water quality at this time. (Sources: 1) g. 1'lace housing within if 1011.vear flood hazard arca as ❑ ❑ ❑ mapped an a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood /hazard delineation map? Discussion: The 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific 25 Potentially Less -Than- Levs•-Than- No Significant Signifirant With Significant lmpact Impact Mitigation lmpucl hrcorporation proposals are developed. Portions of the Project Area are within the 100 -year flood hazard zone and would be evaluated at that time and adoption of the Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan would itsell' not place housing within a 100 -year flood hazard area at this time. (Sources: 1 and 9) h. /'lace within a 1190 -_year flood hazard area structures [] El El wl►ich would impede or redirect.11nod flows? Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan docs not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many arc not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed. Portions of the Project Area are within the 100 -year flood hazard zone and would be evaluated at that time and adoption of the Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan would rtscll' not place structures which would impede or redirect flood flows within a 100 -year flood hazard arca at this time. (Sources: I and 9) i. Expose people or structures to a significant risk of [] El El loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of Nie failure of a levee or dam? Discussion: The 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan docs not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have idenlified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would not expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam at this time. (Sources: 1 and 9) j. Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? El El El Discussion: A seiche is a rise or fall of the surface of a body of water which is typically induced by strong winds blowing across a long axis of a lake or bay. Since the portion of the Bay adjacent to the Central San Ralae l project Area lies along a short east -west axis of the San Francisco Bay estuary, sieche effects would be less than 26 Potentially Less -Than- Less -Than- No Significant Significant With Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Iicorporation signilicant. 'There would be no impact by mudllows as the Project Area is separated from hillside areas. A tsunami generated by a high magnitude earthquake along the San Andrea, Calaveras or Rogers Creek faults could generate wave run-up along the western shoreline of the Bay. The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would be evaluated for impacts from tsunami and would not result in inundation at this time. (Sources: 1) IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project: u. I hYsically divide an established community? ❑ ❑ ❑ Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not physically divide an established community at this time. (Sources: I ) h. Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or ❑ ❑ ❑ rrgulalion of an agency with jurisdiction over the prgjccl (including, but not limited to the general plan, spec0c plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopled for the purpose of avoiding or nniligaling at environmental effect? Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or 27 Potentially Less -Than- Less -Than- No Significant Signijirant With Signijicant Impart Impact Alitigation Impart hn•orporalion regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect at this time. (Sources: I and 2) r. Conflict with an applicable habitat conservation plan ❑ ❑ ❑ or natural coninunity conservation plan? Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan at this time. (Sources: 1 and 2) X. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project: Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral ❑ ❑ ❑ resource that would he of value to the region and the residents of the state? Discussion: There are no known mineral resources that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state located in the Central San Rafael Project Area, and therefore there will be no impact on mineral resources. (Sources: 1) h. Result in the los of availability of a locally -important ❑ ❑ ❑ mineral resource recovers, site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? Discussion: Therc are no known locally -important mineral resource recovery sites delineated on a the Gencial Plan, specific plan or other land use plan located in the Ccnlral San Rafael Project Area, and therefiar rheic will be no impact on mineral resources. (Sources: 1) 28 Potentially Less -Than- Less -Than Na Significant Signi/icant With Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact I eon poralhon XI. NOISE. Would the proiecl result in: u. Is rposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in ❑ ❑ ❑ crcess o/' standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? Discussion: 'ncc 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic f'ramcwork within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore have no exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the General Plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies at this time. (Sources: 1 and 2) h. li rposure of persons to or generation of excessive ❑ ❑ ❑ ground borne vibration or ground borne noise levels? Discussion: The 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic Framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore have no exposure of persons to or generation of excessive ground borne vibration or ground borne noise levels at this time. (Sources: 1) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise ❑ ❑ ❑ leve/`v in the project vicinity above levels existing without the prniect? Discussion: The 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the 29 Potentially Less -Than- Less -Than No Significant .Signijinna With Signilivanl Inrparl /mparl Miligation /nrparl Incorporation Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore have no substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project. (Sources: 1) it A substantial tetnporal-v or periodic increase in ❑ ❑ ❑ ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? Discussion: The "Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan docs not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic Iramework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore have no substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project. (Sources: 1) e. For a project located within an airport land use plan ❑ ❑ ❑ or. where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Discussion: There are no public airport or public use airport within two miles of the Central San Rafael Projecl Area so there will be no exposure of people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels. (Sources: 1) j: For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip. ❑ ❑ ❑ would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to evressive noise levels? Discussion: There are no private airstrips within two miles of the Central San Rafael Project Area so there will be no exposure of people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels. (Sources: 1) lE Potentially Less -Than- Less -Than- No Significant Significant With Significant hnpact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation X11. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the prgject: u. hnhure substantial population growth in an area, ❑ ❑ ❑ either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? Discussion: The 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not induce substantial population growth in an area, either or indirectly at this time. Lack of affordable housing is an instance of blight that will be addressed in the Plan. Any increases in population would be consistent with the policies of the approved General Plan and be evaluated as individual projects. (Sources: 1) h. Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, ❑ ❑ ❑ necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Discussion: 'I'hc 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. 1'he Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed. Agency projects which displace any existing housing, are required by law to construct replacement housing elsewhere and these units would undergo environmental analysis. (Sources: 1) c. Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating ❑ ❑ ❑ the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Discussion: 'The 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not 31 Potentially Less -Than- Less Than No Significant ,S'ignilicanl With Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact hworporation represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which arc discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many arc not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight anti further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed Agency projects which displace any existing housing, are required by law to construct replacement housing elsewhere and these units would undergo environmental analysis. (Sources: 1) X111. PUBLIC SERVICES. IYotdd the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental jucilities, need for new or physically altered governtnental./itcilities, the construction of which could cause signilicant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for ant, of the public services: a. Fire protection? ❑ ❑ ❑ Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan docs not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically fire protection facilities, need for new or physically altered fire protection facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for fire protection services. (Sources: 1) h. Police protection? ❑ ❑ ❑ Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan dues not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have idcn1i ied construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further 32 Potentially Less -Than- Less -Than- No Significant Significant With Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically Police protection facilities, need for new or physically altered Police protection facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for Police protection services at this time. (Sources: 1) c. Schools? ❑ ❑ ❑ -Discussion: The 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities fir specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified constriction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically school facilities, need for new or physically altered school facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for school services at this time. (Sources: 1) d. Parkv? ❑ ❑ ❑ ED Discussion: The 'third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which arc discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many arc not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically park facilities, need for new or physically altered park facilities, the constriction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for park facilities at this time. (Sources: 1) e. 01her public facilities? 33 ❑ ❑ ❑ Potentially Less -Than- Leu -Than No .Significant Si} nilir•unt Wilh Signilirrmt Impact /mparl Alitigation haparl lacorporation _Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or other public facilities, need for new or physically altered public facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for other public facilities at this time. (Sources: 1) XIV. RECREATION. a. World the project neighborhood and recreational facilities deterioration of the accelerated? increase the use of existing regional parks or other Bach that substantial physical ./iwility would occur or he ❑ ❑ ❑ Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and Further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or he accelerated. The lack of recreation facilities is a blighting factor which will be addressed in the Plan. (Sources: 1) h. Does the project include recreational facilities or ❑ ❑ ❑ rt -quire the c•onstriu•tion ar erpansion u/ recreational Jirc•dities which ►night have an adverse pllvsical on the environment? Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program anti provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic 34 Potentially Less -Than- Less -Than- No Significant Significant With Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation I'ramcwork within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Rcpoit on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many arc not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment. (Sources: 1) XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would the project: it. Cause an increase in traflic which is substantial in ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street System (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? Discussion: The 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan arc conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system. In addition, several of the potential projects are measures to increase traffic capacity as the lack of capacity is an instance of blight to be addressed in the Project Arca by the Plan. (Sources: 1) h. Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of ❑ ❑ ❑ service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? Discussion: Regional traffic impacts are reviewed by the Marin County Congestion Management Agency (CMA) for conlormance with and the CMA's Congestion Management Plan (CMP). The CMP has established thresholds for development project review and requirements for traffic analysis. The "Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in 35 Potentially Lacs -Than- Less -Than- No Significant Signijivant With Significant linpart Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therclore not exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by CMA for designated roads or highways. (Sources: I and 12) c. Result in a change in air tralJic patterns, including ❑ ❑ ❑ either an increase in traffic levels or a change in locution that results in substantial safety risks? Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan sloes not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process anti a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not result in a change in air trailic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks at this time. (Sources: 1) cL Substantially increase hazards dire to a design feature ❑ ❑ ❑ (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompalihle uses (e.g.,.in•nl equipment)? Discussion: The "Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have idcntilied construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not substantially increase hazards due to design or use. (Sources: 1) e. Result in inadequate emergency access? ❑ ❑ ❑ Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the flan program. The Plan docs not 36 Potentially Less -Than- Less -Thom- No Signifcrani Signilicant With Significant Impart Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic I'ramework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Rcpoit on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not result in inadequate emergency access at this time. (.Soarers: 1) /. Result in inadequate parking capacity? ❑ ❑ ❑ Discussum: The 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic Iramework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not result in inadequate parking capacity at this time. (Sources: 1) g. Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or prograrns ❑ ❑ ❑ supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouls, hieVcle rackv)? Discussion: ,I,lie 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan docs not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation at this time. (Sources: 1) XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS Would the pin ject: it. IS viceed wastewater treatment requirements of the ctpplicahle Regional Water Quality Control Board? 37 ❑ ❑ ❑ Potentially Less -Than- Levs-Than- NO Significant Significant With Signifccaut Impact Impact Mitigation Impact /icor proration Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further die appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the Regional Water (Quality Control Board at this time. (Sources: 1) h. Require or result in the construction of new water or E El wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Prujccts which are discus -,cd in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental cilects at this time. (Sources: 1) c. Require or result in the construction of new storm El E grater drainage facilities or expansion of existing Juc•ifilies, the construction of which could cause significant environmental c/ its? Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan dues not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight anti further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed. Flooding due to inadequate storm drainage facilities is a blighting !actor to be 38 Potentially Less -Than- Less -Than- No Significant Signiflrant With Significant Impart Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation addres`cd in Agency projects, and the Plan would then be a means to construct facilities to improve and or eliminate these conditions, and the potential environmental impacts would be assessed for the individual project. (Sources: 1) J Ilave sufficient water supplies available to serve the ❑ ❑ ❑ 21 proieci front existing entitlements and resources, or arc new or expanded entitlements needed? DISCusSlon: The 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framcwork within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed. All projects would also be consistent with the City's General Plan which sets development parameters to be within existing water entitlements and resources and therefore new or expanded entitlements are not needed. (Sources: 1) e. Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment ❑ ❑ ❑ provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed. All projects would also be consistent with the City's General Plan which sets development parameters to be within wastewater capacity and therefore new or expanded services are not needed. (Sources: 1) 39 Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic I'ramework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many arc not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed. All projects would also be consistent with the City's General Plan which sets development parameters to be within solid waste disposal capacity and therefore new or expanded services are not needed. (Sources: 1) g. Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and ❑ ❑ ❑ regulations related to solid waste? Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and fiu-tiler the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed. All projects would also be consistent with the City's General Plan which sets development parameters to comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste and therefore new or expanded services are not needed. (Sources: 1) 40 Potentially Le+.% -Than- Less -Man No Significant Signijcant Willi Significant Impart Impact Mitigation Impact Incorporation f. Be served by a landfill with strfcient permitted ❑ ❑ ❑ capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic I'ramework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many arc not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed. All projects would also be consistent with the City's General Plan which sets development parameters to be within solid waste disposal capacity and therefore new or expanded services are not needed. (Sources: 1) g. Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and ❑ ❑ ❑ regulations related to solid waste? Discussion: The Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and fiu-tiler the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed. All projects would also be consistent with the City's General Plan which sets development parameters to comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste and therefore new or expanded services are not needed. (Sources: 1) 40 XVIL MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE it. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the hahilal 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 a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of Calijbrnia history or prehistory? potentially Lass -Than- Less -"/Than- No Significant Significant Willi Signijiranl Impart Impact Mitigation Impart Incorporation ❑ ❑ ❑ hscusswn: The 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not degrade the quality of the environment at this time. (Soarces: 1) h. Does the project have impacts that are individually ❑ ❑ 0 limited, but cumulalivell, considerable? ("Cumulative - Iv considerable" means that the incremental clfects of it project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current prgjecls, and the e jfecls of probable future pro feels)? Discussion: The 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated program and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan does not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable at this time. (Sources: I) 41 c. Does 1he project have environmental effects which (rill cause substantial advel:►e e/feats on human heingi, either directly or indirect1w•:' Potentially Less -Than- Less -Than- NO Significant Significant With Significant Impact Impact Alitigation Impact tnr•orporation Discussion: The 'Third Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan describes a generally formulated progiam and provides the Agency with powers, duties and obligations to implement the Plan program. The Plan docs not represent a specific plan or establish priorities for specific projects; it presents a process and a basic framework within which specific development plans will be proposed. Projects which are discussed in the Report on the Plan are conceptual in nature; many are not site specific at this time, and none have identified construction activities. Such projects, or others that would address the specific instance of blight and further the appropriate Redevelopment Plan Goal, are subject to future environmental review when site specific proposals are developed and would therefore not have environmental eflcc(s which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly at this time. (Sources: 1) 42 REFERENCES The following is a list of references used in the preparation of this document. Unless attached herein, copies of all reference reports, memorandums and letters are on file with the City of San Rafael Department of Community Development. References to Publications prepared by Federal or State agencies encies may be fiwnd with the agency responsible for providing such information. 1. City of*San Rafael General Plan 1000, City of San Rafael, adopted July 1988, and Final EIR, certified July 1988, 2. City of San Rafael General Zoning Ordinance, City of San Rafael, May 1996. 3. San Rafael Municipal Code, City of San Rafael 4. Drat Report on the Plan, City of San Rafael Redevelopment Agency. 5. 1 -'at -inland Mappine and Monitoring Program, California Resources Agency 6. 1997 Bay Area Clean Air Plan, Bay Area Air Quality Management District. 7. Archaeological Resource Map, City of San Rafael K. BAAQMD CEQA Guidelines, Bay Area Air Quality Management District, 1985. 9. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). Community Panel No. 065058 OOXXZ, revised {January 3, 1997) 10. State Division of Mines and Geology, Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Maps 11, Uniform Building Code (1994) 12. Congestion Managenient Plan, Marin County Congestion Management Agency REPORT AUTHORS AND CONSULTANTS City of San Rafael Redevelopment Agency The Law Offices of Goldfarb and Lipman 43