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Home My WebLink About7.5 EmerGlenPkII EnvirRev CITY CLERK File # AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 4, 2003 SUBJECT: Emerald Glen Park Phase II - Environmental Review and Authorization to Bid Report Prepared by Rosemary Alex, Parks and Facilities Development Coordinator ATTACHMENTS: 1) Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration. 2) Resolution Adopting Environmental Study. 3) Plans and Specifications will be available at the meeting. RECOMMENDATION: /i~ 1) Adopt a resolution approving the Mitigated Negative ~ ~ .~fi~ Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring Program for '?[~/ ~. Emerald Glen Park; and 2) Authorize Staff to Advertise Contract FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Public Facility Impact Fee Fund Emerald Glen Park, Phase 1I $1,605,535 Emerald Glen Park Activity Center (utilities) $65,000 Transportation Impact Fee Fund $133,135 General Fund Emerald Glen Park Activity Center (site work) $28,272 Total Available Construction Budget $1.831.942 Construction Estimate for Base Bid $1,896,233 Difference ($64,291) DESCRIPTION: The 2000-2005 Capital Improvement Program includes funding for the second phase of development of Emerald Glen Park. Phase II will complete the comer of the park at Tassajara Road and Central Parkway and will include a lake and trellis structure, a maintenance storage area, temporary parking, and street frontage landscaping. In order to proceed with development of Phase II, the City retained the services of Carducci Associates to work with the community on development of the final design of the park improvements and to prepare the construction documents and bid specifications. BACKGROUND: The Emerald Glen Park Master Plan was approved by the City Council in 1998. The Master Plan lays the groundwork for development of the 48.2 acre park by documenting the goals, priorities and design parameters that will govern the development of each phase of the park. COPIES TO: Carducci Associates ITEM NO. ~ H/cc-forms/agdastmt. doc /~,i~ :~, . ~ . Phase I of Emerald Glen Park encompassed approximately 26.1 acres of the park and included the following facilities: 2 - 60' ball fields and 1 - 90' ball field; 2 regulation soccer fields; 2 lighted basketball courts; 4 lighted tennis courts; skate park; play area; picnic areas; plaza and promenade; restroorn/concession building; parking and street frontage improvements. Phase I was completed in Fiscal Year 2000-2001. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: An Initial Study was prepared for the proposed project, involving approval of the design concepts for the second phase of Emerald Glen Park. The Initial Study determined that with the implementation of Mitigation Measures previously adopted for the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/Amendment Area and with site-specific mitigation measures contained in the Initial Study, the potential impacts of the project would be reduced to a level of insignificance and not have a significant effect on the environment. The public review of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration was held from February 8, 2003 through February 28, 2003. A copy of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration is included as Attachment #1. This analysis satisfied the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and provided the City with information for project review. During the public review period, no letters or comments were received from surrounding neighbors. The project is within the Eastem Dublin Specific Plan Area, which was the subject of an Environmental Impact Report, certified by the City Council in 1993. The General Plan/Specific Plan EIR is a program EIR, which analyzed the environmental issues, related to the land use locations, development plans and policies contained in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan. The project consists of the construction of a water feature, maintenance yard, temporary parking and landscaping to complete the southeast comer of the park. A resolution approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the second phase of Emerald Glen Park is included as Attachment #2 to this report. PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS: After a series of public workshops in Spring of 2002, the City Council adopted the Conceptual Plan for Phase II on May 7, 2002. Phase II improvements include the following; Water Feature - The key elements include an arbor structure, entry plaza, lighting, landscaping, seating, picnic tables and infrastructure to support the public art. Included in this project the contractor will install the pump, concrete foundation and piping system below the water line. Once the contractor completes their portion of work, the artist will install the art element. The art element is not part of the construction budget; the artist will be paid directly by the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation. Maintenance Yard - This area will have facilities for materials storage such as infield mix, bark and gravel; container storage for equipment, electrical, lighting, paved parking for maintenance vehicles, a decorative concrete screen wall with stone pilasters, planting, irrigation and drainage. Temporary Parking - This area will include gravel parking for 50 cars, two paved disabled spaces / drop off, an access drive from the signalized intersection at Central Parkway and Glynnis Rose Dr., and a new concrete path from the drop off area to the play ground. In addition the area will be graded to allow for overflow parking onto the adjacent areas for events. As requested by the City Council at the May 7, 2002 meeting asphalt paving for the parking lot has been included as an additive bid item for this project. Emerald Glen Park Activity Center - Although originally not included in this project, the site improvements necessary ft)r the Emerald Glen Park Activity Center are included as part of this project due to the proximity of the improvements to the temporary parking lot. These improvements will be funded through a separate CIP. Street Frontage - Improvements include sidewalk, street trees, frontage landscaping, irrigation and drainage along Central Parkway to the intersection at Glynnis Rose Dr. BUDGET: Due to the nature of this project three funding sources have been identified to complete the construction. The primary funding is from the Public Facility Impact Fee Fund which will be utilized to complete the permanent park improvements. The Transportation Impact Fee Fund will complete all street frontage improvements for this phase of the park. The General Fund allocation will allow for the completion of site work for the temporary activity center. An additional source of funding in the amount of $6,800 from the Beverage Recycling Grant from the Department of Conservation will be pursued for the purchase of site furnishings that incorporate recycled beverage containers. If received, the budget will be adjusted accordingly. Through the development of the construction documents the scope of work has increased to include asphalt paving in the temporary parking lot, replacement of an existing decomposed granite pathway with concrete, and scoreboard installation. In order to retain the project near the current budget, those items have been eliminated from the project's base bid elements and have been shifted to additive bid items. Currently there are four additive bid items: 1) Scoreboard Installation 2) Replace Existing Decomposed Granite Pathway with Concrete 3) Asphalt Paving for Temporary Parking Lot 4) Decorative Mermaid Paving at Water Feature Throughout the process Staff has worked extensively with Consultant to eliminate or reduce project elements to achieve a project that is estimated to be within the project's available construction budget. At this point, any further reductions in project scope will jeopardize the project's intended integrity and quality. It is uncertain with the current economic climate how that will affect bids for this project. SCItEDULE: Authorization to Advertise for Bids March 4, 2003 Bid Opening April 2, 2003 Award Contract April 15, 2003 Notice to Proceed May 1, 2003 Project Completion October 10, 2003 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action: 1) Adopt a resolution approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Emerald Glen Park, Phase Il. 2) Authorize Staff to advertise Emerald Glen Phase Il for bids. Emerald Glen Park, Phase II Initial Study File PA 02-070 Lead AgencT~ City of Dublin 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 February 2003 ATTACHMENT//1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 3 Environmental Checklist ...................................................................................................... 3 Project Description and Context .......................................................................................... 4 Exhibits ................................................................................................................................ 7 Environmental Factors Potentially Affected ...................................................................... 11 Determination (To be Completed By Lead Agency) ......................................................... 11 Evaluation of Environmental Impacts ................................................................................ 12 Attachment to Initial Study ................................................................................................ 22 Discussion of Checklist ....... , .............................................................................................. 22 I. Aesthetics ............................................................................................................. 22 II. Agricultural Resources ......................................................................................... 23 1II. Air Quality ............................................................................................................ 23 IV. Biological Resources ............................................................................................ 24 V. Cultural Resources ................................................................................................ 25 VI. Geology and Soils ................................................................................................. 25 VII. Hazards and Hazardous Materials ......................................................................... 26 VIII. Hydrology and Water ............................................................................................ 26 IX. Land Use Planning ................................................................................................ 27 X. Mineral Resources ................................................................................................ 27 XI. Noise ..................................................................................................................... 28 XII. Population and Housing ........................................................................................ 29 XIII. Public Services ..................................................................................................... 29 XIV. Recreation ............................................................................................................. 29 XV. Transportation/Traffic ........................................................................................... 29 XVI. Utilities and Service Systems ................................................................................ 29 XVII. Mandatory Findings of Significance ..................................................................... 30 Background Information .................................................................................................... 31 References .......................................................................................................................... 31 Mitigation Monitoring Program ......................................................................................... 32 City of Dublin Page 2 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 January 21, 2003 INTRODUCTION This Initial Study has been prepared in accord with the provisions of the Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and assesses the potential environmental impacts of implementing the proposed project described below. The Initial Study consists of a completed environmental checklist and a brief explanation of the environmental topics addressed in the checklist. 1. Project Title: Emerald Glen Park Master Plan, Phase II 2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Dublin Community Development 101 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Jonelyn Whales, Associate Planner Community Development Department (925) 833-6610 4. Project Location: 4201 Central Parkway 5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: City of Dublin Contact Person: Rosemary Alex Development Coordinator, Parks and Facilities 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 6. General/Specific Plan Designation: Parks/Public Recreation - City Park 7. Zoning: PD - Park 8. Public agency required approvals: Building and Grading permits (City of Dublin) Utility, sewer and water connections (DSRSD) Encroachment permits (City of Dublin) City of Dublin Page 3 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 January 21, 2003 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND CONTEXT Emerald Glen Park is located near major transportation corridors to ensure convenient access for all members of the Dublin community. It is within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment area. This Specific Plan/General Plan was adopted by the City of Dublin in 1994 for the purpose of directing long-term land use, circulation, infrastructure and environmental protection for 3,302 acres of land located east of the central portion of Dublin and north of the 1-580 freeway. East Dublin is experiencing major growth: this will likely double the size and population of the City within the next 20 years. The Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment is directing the growth of Emerald Glen Park and other park sites to meet the future demands of the Dublin community. The City's Parks and Recreation Master Plan defined specific program elements to be included in Emerald Glen Park. The City Council appointed a task force to study these program elements and design options. Working with City staff and other members of the community, these design options were refined for the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan. The Master Plan was adopted by the City Council in June 1998. The Plan provided the groundwork for development of the 51.7 acre park site by documenting the goals, priorities and design parameters for development of each phase of the park. Phase I of Emerald Glen Park encompassed 29.6 acres and include the following recreational facilities: a. A playground with water features; b. A skateboard park; c. (2) 60 foot ball fields; d. (1) 90 foot baseball field; e. (2) regulation size soccer fields; f. (2) lighted basketball courts; g. (4) lighted tennis courts; h. A plaza and promenade; i. Restroom/Concession Building; j. Children play area; k. Small picnic areas with tables and benches; and, 1. Parking and street frontage improvements. The proposed project consists of construction for Phase II design improvements of the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan. The second phase of development will include those areas of the plan that contribute to the "signature park" image, such as landmarks features like the water fountain, focal arbor and promenade. This phase will complete design concepts for the southeast comer of the park at Tassajara Road and Central Parkway. Subsequent phases will likely include City of Dublin Page 4 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 January 21, 2003 additional ball fields, the amphitheater, community center and other prominent facilities planned to complement the park. Regional and vicinity maps of the area are shown on Exhibits A and B, respectively. A schematic drawing of the proposed improvements and detailed site plans are attached as Exhibits C and D. Details of the proposed elements for phase II of Emerald Glen Park are as follows: · Water Feature and Arbor. As proposed, the water feature consists of a "keyhole" design that reflects some of the existing elements of the park. The Emerald Glen Master Plan envisioned a gazebo structure for this area, but after several public meetings, design concepts were refined to include an arbor. The arbor would wrap around the proposed fountain of the water feature and provide shade and seating areas. Material selected for the arbor will match the same detail as the existing restroom/concession building design with stone bases intermingled with a wooden structure. Corporation/Maintenance Yard. The Emerald Glen Master Plan envisioned a 0.5 acre maintenance facility for the northwest comer of the park. After several public meetings, the construction drawings changed to include a fenced corporation yard for materials storage such as infield mix, bark and gravel. It is anticipated that the facility would provide storage for equipment, electrical, lighting, materials and other maintenance activities associated with the park. This area will provide necessary workspace needed for maintenance personnel while working in the park. There are design concepts for paved parking areas to accommodate maintenance vehicles within the site. An attractive and decorative concrete wall with stone pilasters, planting and dense screens will enclose the facility. · Temporary_ Parking. The plan for Emerald Glen Park envisions a minimum of 450 cars to be accommodated on site. In Phase I, surface parking was constructed to allow access to the site from Gleason Road. As part of these Phase II improvements, a temporary parking lot will be designed to include gravel parking for 50 vehicles and 4 disabled spaces. These spaces will allow visitors to park closer to the tiny-tot playground area. A paved road from the future signalized intersection at Central Parkway and Glyrmis Rose Drive will provide vehicular access. In addition, the adjacent area on the southeast comer will be graded to allow for overflow parking. · Street Frontage Improvements. The proposed street improvements will complete the sidewalk, street trees, landscaping, and drainage along Central Parkway adjacent to the project site. As part of the Recreation Master Plan, trees are planned along the frontage of Central Expressway. Landscape improvements would also be constructed as part of the project. Landscaping would be located within the surface temporary parking lot and in areas adjacent to the water feature. City of Dublin Page 5 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 January 21, 2003 · Activity Center. Development of the project will also include placement of a portable structure that will be used for an Activity Center. This building will be located approximately 100 feet southeast of the temporary parking lot. OTHER ACTIONS Grading activities would occur on the site to accommodate the proposed improvements to the park. Construction of Phase II improvements would require grading o£ the south end of the park where necessary to correct drainage problems. Soil removed from this area would be used to build low mounds surrounding the lawn areas. A preliminary grading plan has been submitted as part ogthis project. Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) in accordance with DSRSD's Eastern Dublin Facilities Master Plan would provide water, sewer and recycled water services. Sewer service for the project would be accommodated through a connection to the existing sewer system owned and maintained by the Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD). When available, recycled water fi:om DSRSD would be used for irrigation purposes, reducing the need for potable water. Additionally, irrigation and drainage requirements are provided and planned for all on-site improvements. City of Dublin Page 6 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 January 21, 2003 SISKIYDU LASSEN SHASTA TEHAMA SIERRA TUDLU~NE C ~ U N T Y SAN ~ATEa SANTA CRUZ FRESND TULARE MDNTEREY LUIS DBISPD KERN SA~ BERNAR3I~' LOCATION ~AR~ARA ANGELES R,VER~I~E NORTH MAP COURTF_~ OF CALTRANS CITY O~ DUBLIN ~[N~ NOT ~R CONS~UC~ON 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 by the checklist on the following pages. - Aesthetics - Agricultural Resources Air Quality - Biological Resources - Cultural Resources Geology/Soils - Hazards and Hazardous - Hydrology/Water Quality Land Use/Planning Materials Mineral Resources - Noise Population/Housing - Public Services - Recreation Transportation/ Circulation - Utilities/Service Systems Mandatory Findings of Significance DETERMINATION (TO BE COMPLETED BY LEAD AGENCY): 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. I 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 least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. Signature: Date: Printed Name: For: City of Dublin Page 11 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 January 21, 2003 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis). 2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on- site, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. 3) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. 4) "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant ImPact'' to a "Less Than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Analyses," may be cross-referenced). 5) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following: a) Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or ref'med from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. 6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. 7) Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 8) This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies should normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected. 9) The explanation of each issue should identify: a) the significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and City of Dublin Page 12 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 January 21, 2003 b) the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance Environmental Impacts (Note: Source of determination listed in parenthesis. See listing of sources used to determine each potential impact at the end of the checklist.) Note: A full discussion of each item is found following the Potentially Less Than Less than No Impact checklist. Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation I. Aesthetics. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse impact on a scenic vista? X (Source: 1, 2, 3, 4,5,7) b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including but X not limited to trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? (Source: 1, 2, 3,4,5,7) c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or X quality of the site and its surroundings? (Source: 1, 2, 3, 5,7) d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare that X would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? (Source: 1, 2, 3, 5,7) II. Agricultural Resources. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland or X Farmland of Statewide Importance, as showing on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to a non-agricultural use? (Source: 3, 4,5,7) b) Conflict with existing zoning for agriculture use, or a X Williamson Act contract? (Source: 3, 4, 5,7) c) Involve other changes in the existing environment X which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of farmland to a non-agricultural use? (Source: 3, 4,5,7) III. Air Quality (Where available, the significance criteriaestablisheddistrict mayby be the relied applicable on to make air quality the following management determinations). Would theproject: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the X applicable air quality plan? (Source: 2, 5,7) b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality X violation? (Source: 2,5,7) City of Dublin Page 13 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 January 21, 2003 Note: A full discussion of each item is found following the Potentially Less Than Less than No Impact checklist. Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state X ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors? (Source: 2, 5,7) d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant X concentrations? (Source: 2, 5,7) e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial X number of people? (Source: 2, 5,7) IV. Biological Resources. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status X species in local or regional plans, policies or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? (Source: 2, 5, 7) b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community X identified in local or regional plans, policies or regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? (Source: 2, 5, 7) c) Have a substantial adverse impact on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the X Clean Water Act (including but not limited to marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption or other means? (Source: 2, 5, 7) d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory X wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? (Source: 2, 5, 7) e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as tree X protection ordinances? (Source: 2, 5, 7) f) Conflict with the provision of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community X Conservation Plan or other approved local, regional or state habitat conservation plan? (Source: 2, 5, 7) V. Cultural Resources~ Would the project: City of Dublin Page 14 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 January 21, 2003 Note: A full discussion of each item is found following the Potentially Less Than Less than No Impact checklist. Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation a) Cause a substantial adverse impact in the significance of a historical resource as def'med in X Sec. 15064.5? (Source: 2, 5) b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archeological resource pursuant to X Sec. 15064.5 (Source: 2, 5) c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique X paleontological resource or unique geologic feature? (Source: 2, 5) d) Disturb any human remains, including those X interred outside of a formal cemetery? (Source: 2, 5) VI. Geology and Soils. Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantialadverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated X on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist or based on other known evidence of a known fault (Source: 2, 3, 5,7) ii) Strong seismic ground shaking (Source: 2, 3, 5,7) X iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? (Source: 2, 3, 5,7) X iv) Landslides? (Source: 2, 3, 5,7) X b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of X topsoil? (Source: 2, 3, 5,7) g) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is X unstable, or that would become trustable as a result of the project and potentially result in on- and off- site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or similar hazards (Source: 2, 3, 5,7) h) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table X 13-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? (Source: 2, 3, 5,7) i) Have soils capable of adequately supporting the use X of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste? (Source: 2, 3, 5,7) VII. Hazards and ltazardous Materials. Wouldthe project: City of Dublin Page 15 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 January 21~ 2003 Note: A full discussion of each item is found following the Potentially Less Than Less than No Impact checklist. Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the X environment through the routine transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials (Source: 2, 5,7) b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset X and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous into the environment? (Source: 2, 5,7) c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter X mile of an existing or proposed school? (Source: 2, 5,7) d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites complied pursuant to X Government Code Sec. 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? (Source: 2, 5,7) e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such plan has not been adopted,, would X the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? (Source: 2, 5,7) f) For a project within the vicinity of private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for X people residing or working in the project area? (Source: 2, 5,7) g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with the adopted emergency response plan or X emergency evacuation plan? (Source: 2, 5,7) h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, X including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? (Source: 1, 2, 5,7) VIII. Hydrology and Water Quality. Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste X discharge requirements? (Source:l, 2, 5,7) b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer X volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g. the production rate of existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted? (Source: 1,2, 5,7) City of Dublin Page 16 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 January 21, 2003 Note: A full discussion of each item is found following the Potentially Less Than Less than No Impact checklist. Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the aeration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which X would result in substantial erosion or siltation on or off-site? (Source: 1,2, 5,7) d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or areas, including through the alteration of a course or stream or river, or substantially increase X the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? (Source: 2, 5) e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial X additional sources of polluted runoff?. (Source: 2, 5, 7) f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? X (Source: 2, 5, 7) g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as X mapped on a Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood delineation map? (Source: 2, 5, 7) h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures X which impede or redirect flood flows? (Source: 2, 5, 7) i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of X loss, injury, and death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? (Source: 2, 5, 7) j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami or mudflow? (Source: X 2,5,7) IX. Land Use and Planning. Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? (Source: X 2, 4,5,7) b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or X regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? (Source: 2, 4, 5, 7) c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan X or natural community conservation plan? (Source: 2,5,7) X. Mineral Resources. Would the project: City of Dublin Page 17 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 January 21, 2003 Note: .4 full discussion of each item is found following the Potentially Less Than Less than No Impact checklist. Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral X resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? (Source: 2, 5, 7) b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important X mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general Plan, specific plan or other land use plan? (Source: 1,2, 5, 7) XI. Noise. Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels X in excess of standards established in the general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? (Source: 2, 5) b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? (Source: 2, 5,7) c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise X levels in the project vicinity above existing levels without the project? (Source: 2, 5,7) d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in X ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels without the project? (Source: 2, 5,7) e) For a project located within an airport land use plan X 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 n the project area to excessive noise levels? (Source: 2, 3, 5,7) f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? (Source: 2, 3, 5) XII. Population and Housing. Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either X directly or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? (Source: 2) b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, X necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? (Source: 2) c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating X the replacement of housing elsewhere? (Source: 2) XllI. Public Services. City of Dublin Page 18 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 January 219 2003 Note: A full discussion of each item is found following the Potentially Less Than Less than No Impact checklist. Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation a) Would the project result in substantial adverse X physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: Fire protection? (Sources: 2, 4, 5,7) X Police protection? (Sources: 2, 4, 5,7) X Schools? (Sources: 2, 4, 5,7) X Parks? (Sources: 2, 4, 5,7) X Other public facilities? (Sources: 2, 4, 5,7) X XIV. Recreation. a) Would the project increase the use of existing X neighborhood or regional facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated (Sources: 2, 4, 5) b) Does the project include recreational facilities or X require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities that might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? (Sources: 2, 4, 5) XV. Transportation and Traffic. Would the project.- a) Cause an increase in traffic that is substantial in X 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)? (Sources: 2, 3, 5) b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of X service standard established by the County Congestion Management Agency for designated roads or highways? (Sources: 2, 3, 5,7) c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including X either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? (Sources: 2, 3, 5,7) d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature X (e.g. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses, such as farm equipment? (Sources: 2, 3, 5,7) e) Result in inadequate emergency access? X (Sources: 2, 3, 5,7) City of Dublin Page 19 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 January 21, 2003 Note: A full discussion of each item is found following the Potentially Less Than Less than No Impact checklist. Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? (Sources: 2, 3, 5,7) X g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans or programs X supporting alternative transportation (such as bus turnouts and bicycle facilities)? (Sources: 2, 3, 5,7) XVI. Utilities and Service Systems. Would the project a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the X applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? (Sources: 4, 5) b) Require or result in the construction of new water or X wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? (Sources: 4, 5) c) Require or result in the construction of new storm X water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? (Sources: 4, 5) d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the X project from existing water entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? (Sources: 4, 5) e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment X 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? (Sources: 4, 5) f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted X capacity to accommodate the project' s solid waste disposal needs? (Sources: 4, 5) g) Comply with federal, state and local statutes and X regulations related to solid waste? (Sources: 4, 5) XVI. Mandatory Findings of Significance. a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the X quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number of or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? City of Dublin Page 20 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 January 21~ 2003 Note: A full discussion of each item is found following the Potentially Less Than Less than No Impact checklist. Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation b) Does the project have impacts that are individually X limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects and the effects of probable future projects). c) Does the project have environmental effects that will X cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Sources used to determine potential environmental impacts: 1. Determination based on location of project 2. Determination based on Staff review of the project 3. Determination based on field review of project/site 4. Determination based on the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan (1998) 5. Determination based on Initial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (1994) 6. Determination based on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (1995) 7. Determination based on the City of Dublin General Plan (1985) 8. Determination based on Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Report and Addendum (1994)* 9. Determination based on City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance 10. Determination based City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance *Portions of the environmental setting, project impacts and mitigation measures for this Initial Study refer to environmental information contained in the 1994 Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Report. (SCH 91103064). This document is referred to in the Initial Study as the "Final Eastem Dublin EIR." Copies of this document are available for public review at the City of Dublin Planning Department, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA, during normal business hours. City of Dublin Page 21 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 January 21, 2003 ATTACHMENT TO INITIAL STUDY: DISCUSSION OF CHECKLIST Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures I. Aesthetics a-d) Significant impact on scenic vista, damage to scenic resource, degrade visual character of the site or create light or glare? No impact. The project site is an existing City park. Development of the proposed improvements would not substantially change the visual character of the site. Because of the location of the improvements, as well as the presence of surrounding development, views of the site are limited to the immediate surrounding area. Although, Emerald Glen Park is located one mile north ofi-580 freeway, which is a designated scenic highway, the park is not within a scenic route. Therefore, the proposed improvements to Emerald Glen Park will not create any visual impacts that have not been avoided or mitigated to a less than significant degree during construction of Phase I. Subsequent phasing of improvements to complete the southeast comer of the park will not create additional adverse impacts. Specifically, the construction of a water feature and arbor, the maintenance building and parking lot would benefit the existing visual character of the park. These improvements would provide street frontage landscaping, ranging from lawn areas to annual grasses, garden areas and trees and visually improve the community landscape. Visual quality was discussed in the earlier analysis of the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan and addressed in the Final Eastern Dublin Specific Plan EIR. Both documents determined that development of Eastern Dublin would inalterably change the character of the area. The development of a community park at this location was addressed by the previous documentation and found to have a less than significant or no significant effect on visual quality in the area, based on the resulting visual benefits to the community. A statement of overriding considerations was previously adopted with the Eastem Dublin Specific Plan EIR. No impacts not previously analyzed in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan EIR are expected to occur as a result of the proposed project. Additionally, the project contains measures to maintain the visual quality of the area, especially from views along scenic corridors in Eastern Dublin. Mitigation measure nos. 3.8/1.0 through 3.8/8.1of the EIR require that grading be done sensitively to reduce visual impacts. These mitigation measures have been incorporated into the project. The project is not anticipated to create additional light and glare. The proposed project would not introduce additional nighttime lighting on the site. Sensor lighting lamps with low wattage is proposed for the temporary parking area and maintenance yard light fixtures. II. Agricultural Resources City of Dublin Page 22 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 January 21, 2003 a-c) Convert Prime Farmland, conflict with agricultural zoning or convert prime farmland to a non-agricultural use? No Impact. Surrounding areas near the park have been converted from agricultural to urban uses. The Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment EIR, Emerald Glen Park Master Plan, and other environmental analysis of the area conclude that the area is urbanized. Approval and construction of the proposed project would allow further development of an existing park. No impacts are therefore anticipated with regard to prime farmland or loss of agricultural production. Based on information contained in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment EIR, no portion of the site is encumbered with a Williamson Act Land Conservation Agreement. Similarly, no impacts not previously analyzed in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment EIR are expected to occur as a result of the proposed project. III. Air Quality a) Would the project conflict or obstruct implementation of an air quality plan? Less than significant. The proposed project would not conflict with the local Clean Air Plan adopted by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, since the proposed amount of non-residential development has been included in Dublin's planned growth as part of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan EIR and would serve the existing community. Therefore, such impacts would be less-than-significant. b) Would the project violate any air quality standards? Less than significant. Short-term construction impacts related to implementation of the project, including grading and excavation, could result in exceeding air quality standards established by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. Adherence to Mitigation Measures nos. 3.11/1.0, 3.11/3.0, 3.11/4.0 and 3.11/12.0 of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment EIR will reduce short-term air quality impacts to a less- than-significant level. These measures minimize the creation of fugitive dust during grading and construction activities and also mandate that construction equipment be kept in proper running order. The Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment EIR concludes that potential air quality impacts related to construction equipment could not be mitigated to a less-than-significant impact and a Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this impact. c) Would the project result in cumulatively considerable air pollutants? Less than significant. The Eastem Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment EIR identifies Mobile Source Emissions and Stationary Source Emissions as significant City of Dublin Page 23 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 January 21, 2003 irreversible impacts. Generally such impacts are based on vehicular emission from future traffic within the sub-region as well as stationary sources. This project will not generate significant mounts of traffic as it serves the existing community with an adequate transportation network and roadway. Therefore, vehicular emissions are estimated to be minimal and no additional environmental analysis is necessary. d,e) Expose sensitive receptors to significant pollutant concentrations or create objectionable odors? Less than significant. Proposed land uses would include a temporary parking lot, portable building, landscaping, and street frontage improvements to the park. Air quality impacts associated with the proposed project are expected to be less than significant as no significant pollutant concentration or creation of objectionable odors are anticipated from the park use. These items have been addressed in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment EIR. No impacts not previously analyzed in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment EIR are expected to occur as a result of the proposed project. IV. Biological Resources a) Have a substantial adverse impact on special-status species, riparian features, movement of fish or wildlife species, or conflict with Habitat Conservation Plan? No Impact. Impacts from the project upon biological resources were thoroughly addressed in the earlier analysis of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment EIR. There would be no impacts because no sensitive or special-status species and riparian features exist on the project site. Additionally, the proposed project is not located within the boundaries of any Habitat Conservation Plans. No impacts not previously analyzed in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment EIR are expected to occur as a result of the proposed project. V. Cultural Resources a-d) Cause substantial adverse change to significant historic, archeological or paleontological resources or human remains? Less than significant. The Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment EIR identified a number of potentially significant impacts associated with development in City of Dublin Page 24 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 January 21, 2003 East Dublin, including disruption or destruction of prehistoric resources, and disruption to historic resources. Although there are no historic structures on this site, mitigation measure no. 3.9/5.0 contained in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment EIR establishes procedures in the event archeological resources are encountered during grading for subsequent phases of development in the park. These measure have been incorporated into the project by reference. No impacts not previously analyzed in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment EIR are expected to occur as a result of the proposed project. VI. Geology and Soils a-e) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse impacts, including loss, injury or death related to ground rupture, seismic ground shaking, ground failure, landslide, substantial erosion, unstable soils, or liquefaction ? Less than significant. The Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment EIR identifies several potential impacts to soils and geology, including earthquake and ground shaking, ground rupture, seismic ground shaking, impacts to groundwater resources, shrink- swell potential due to expansive soils, slope stability, erosion and sedimentation. Since the site is not located within an Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zones, the potential for ground rupture is anticipated to be minimal. Adherence to Mitigation Measure 3.6/1.0 contained in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment EIR will ensure that all improvements to the park will comply with generally recognized seismic safety standards so that ground shaking impacts would be reduced to a level of less than significant. A statement of overriding considerations was previously adopted with the Eastern Dublin GPA/SPA. No new impacts not previously analyzed in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment EIR are expected to occur. City of Dublin Page 25 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 January 21~ 2003 VII. Hazards and Hazardous Materials a-d) Create a significant hazard through transport of hazardous materials or release or emission of hazardous materials, and/or listed as a hazardous materials site? No Impact. The proposed use of the site would include construction of recreational facilities for Emerald Glen Park and street frontage improvements along Central Parkway. Recreational improvements in the area were discussed in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment EIR. Therefore, the project would not involve the use or transportation of hazardous material so there would be no impact with regard to the release of hazardous materials. e,f) Is the site located within an airport land use plan of a public airport or private airstrip? No Impact. The site is not located within an airport land use plan or within the vicinity of a public airport; therefore no impacts are anticipated regarding airport noise and crash hazards zones. g,h) ' Interference with an emergency evacuation plan, expose people and structures to a significant risk involving wildland fires, and are nearby residences intermixed with wildlands ? No Impact. Since the project would convert vacant land to a paved parking lot, and recreational facilities with few structures, proposed driveways off Central Parkway at Glynnis Rose Drive will provide adequate emergency access. Due to the provision of existing and planned adequate access, there would be no impact with regard to emergency evacuation plans. Additionally, the project site is adjacent to an urbanized area and within close proximity to vacant grassland that is planned for urbanization. Therefore, the risks ofwildland fire would be minimal and considered less than significant with respect to residences and other structures in the project area. VIII. Hydrology and Water Quality a-i) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements, deplete groundwater resources, alter drainage patterns, effect surface or subsurface water quality, result in placing housing in a jTood plain? Less than significant. The project conforms to Zone 7 requirements and will meet the water quality standards of the City of Dublin's NPDES permit and the Alameda County Urban Runoff Clean Water Program. Adherence to mitigation measures nos. 3.5/20.0, 3.5/44.0, 3.5/47.0, and 3.5/55.0 of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment EIR City of Dublin Page 26 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 January 21, 2003 will reduce surface water quality pollution to a level of insignificance. Construction of Emerald Glen Park, Phase II recreational facilities would be consistent with all the previous actions and environmental documentation approved by the City of Dublin for east Dublin. No impacts not previously analyzed in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment EIR are expected to occur. IX. Land Use and Planning a) Physically divide an established community? No Impact. The project is consistent with the General Plan and planned recreational uses in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment EIR. Therefore, there would be no disruption of any established community because the proposed facilities for Emerald Glen Park are designed to serve new development in east Dublin. b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy or regulation? No impact. The Emerald Glen Park, Phase II project is consistent with the goals and policies contained in both the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and General Plan, which indicate that these facilities are needed to serve the growing population in east Dublin. The Specific Plan and General Plan land use maps include the designation for this park site, and refer to the Dublin Parks and Recreation Master Plan for a description of the land use activities and types of facilities to be provided in the park. c) Conflict with a habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan ? No impact. No such plan has been adopted within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan area. There would, therefore, be no impact to a habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan for the existing site. X. Mineral Resources a, b) Result in the loss of availability of regionally or locally significant mineral resources? No impact. The Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment EIR does not indicate that significant deposits of minerals exist on the site, so no impacts would occur. Additionally, the site is not shown as a location for mineral resources on State Mineral Resource maps. XI. Noise a-f) Would the project expose persons or generation of noise levels in excess of standards City of Dublin Page 27 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 January 21, 2003 established by the General Plan or other applicable standard, expose people to groundborne vibration, result in permanent increases in ambient noise levels? Less than significant. The Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment EIR addressed potential noise impacts of adopting and implementing the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan. Noise related impacts were identified in the EIR which included exposure of residents to increased levels of noise from construction of development in east Dublin. Mitigation measure nos. 3.10/2,0 and 3.10/5.0 will mitigate or minimize construction noise impacts to a level of less-than-significant. However, short-term construction related noise could be expected which would be considered significant depending on the specific type of equipment used in the grading process for the temporary parking lot and maintenance yard. The City has adopted common practices for all construction and grading operations on the project site to be limited to 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless the Director of Public Works approves alternative hours. XII. Population and Housing a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly or indirectly? No impact. Implementation of planned recreational facilities will not induce additional growth in east Dublin that has not been projected for in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment EIR. These proposed recreational facilities were planned well. in advance to serve residential units that have already been approved, and in some cases, already built. Therefore, no population growth impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. b,c) Would the project displace substantial numbers of existing housing units or people? No impact. The project site is designated as a community park for residents in the immediate and surrounding areas of Dublin. This site has been so designated as such since the area was included in the East Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment EIR. Displacement of housing units or people would not occur because it is likely most people want to relocate closer to neighborhood parks with recreational facilities. Additionally, the site was vacant and undeveloped prior to construction of other development in the area. Mitigation measures 3.4/20.0 through 3.4/35.0 are designed to ensure that adequate parks and recreational facilities are expanded to serve the growing population of Dublin. This project is considered to accommodate growth in the immediate area rather than displace existing housing units or people. City of Dublin Page 28 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 January 21, 2003 XIII. Public Services a-e) Potential impacts related to: fire protection, police protection, schools, maintenance, or solid waste generation ? No Impact. Construction and operation of the proposed recreational facilities will not create a need for new public services or facilities. The Alameda County Fire Department and the Dublin Police Department have reviewed the project to ensure that the facility meets their criteria for public use. XIV. Recreation a, b) Would the project increase use of existing neighborhood or regional parks or require the construction of new recreational facilities ? No impact. The proposed project does not include residential development, so there would be no impact on recreational facilities. The project would add a much needed recreational facility to the east Dublin area, thereby increasing the City's recreational resources. XV. Transportation/Traffic a-g) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial to existing traffic load and street capacity, exceed LOS standards for CMA roadways, change of air traffic patterns, increase traffic safety hazard, provide for inadequate emergency vehicle access, inadequate parking, provide hazard or barrier to alternative transportation modes? No impact. No impacts are anticipated with regard to traffic or parking for the proposed recreational improvements. Existing and proposed roadway improvements will provide adequate transportation facilities and transit modes with sufficient capacity for the use. XVI. Utilities and Service Systems a-g) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the R VgQCB, require new or expanded water or wastewater treatment facilities, require new storm drain facilities, require additional water supplies, require new or expanded wastewater treatment facilities, or require new solid waste facilities? Less than significant. Since the subject site is currently vacant and within an area where urban services are available, the construction of the proposed recreation facilities will not increase the need for additional water services. The project was taken into consideration when the wastewater facilities when planned for the east Dublin area. Therefore, there would be no need for additional mitigation measures than those akeady found in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment EIR. City of Dublin Page 29 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 January 21, 2003 XV. Mandatory Findings of Significance a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number of or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory ? No Impact. The preceding analysis indicates that the proposed project will not have a significant adverse impact on overall environmental quality, including biological resources or cultural resources, with the implementation o£mitigation measures included in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment EIR. b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects and the effects of probable future projects). No Impact. Although incremental increases in certain areas can be expected as a result of constructing this project, including air emissions, light and glare, the project site lies within an area with an approved specific plan which permits urbanized development and community facilities. Mitigation measures are included in an approved EIR that would reduce any impacts to less-than-significant levels. c) Does the project have environmental effects that will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? No impact. No such impacts have been discovered in the course of preparing this Initial Study. City of Dublin Page 30 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 Janual'y 21, 2003 BACKGROUND INFORMATION INITIAL STUDY PREPARER Jonelyn Whales, Associate Planner, City of Dublin Community Development Department AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS CONSULTED The following agencies and organizations were contacted in the course of this Initial Study: City of Dublin Community Development Department City of Dublin Parks and Community Services Department City of Dublin Public Works Department REFERENCES City of Dublin General Plan. 2002. City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance. 2000. Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Report. Wallace Roberts and Todd, 1994. Parks and Recreation Master Plan. 1994 Final Eastern Dublin Specific Plan. Wallace Roberts and Todd, 1998. Construction Project Plans dated December 16, 2002. City of Dublin Page 31 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 January 21, 2003 MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM for PA 02-070, Emerald Park -Phase II As excerpted from the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment/Specific Plan Mitigation Measures/Action Programs/Implementation Measures 8 9W PW Requ~e ~e developer to obm~ proper approvals for sto~ ~ainage. SDR FUO X Condition to provide stom~ ~a~age system approved by COA ~7 Depment of Public Works ~11 be required. 20 9E PL DS~D Standards. Kequ~e ~t desi~ and co~ction of all water and T~ F~P X Condition that i~as~c~e confo~ to policies ~H be COA recycled water system faciliW ~provements be in accord~ce with SDR G~ requ~ed. DSRSD policies, standards, ~d ~ster plans. 42 9X PL Require the sing of sto~ ~a~age i~as~c~e be consistent ~ ~e P~Z TM~ X Sto~ ~a~age ~as~c~e s~ll be desired ~ COA VX8 Keso~ce Managemem policies of ~e Specific PI~. ~E SDK conj~cfion ~ CiW smdards and ~11 be consistent ~ZO with ~ese policies. 68 3.4/3.0 PO Provide for PD Dept. ~put ~to ~e desi~ of proposed developmem. T~ FM~ X Police Dept. ~11 be revie~g all E. Dubl~ projects. On~oin~ I~3 SDK BLDP 74 3.4/9.0 8H FK Ensure DRFA ~put on project desi~ relat~g to access, water pressure, T~ SDR X Pa~ of project review process. Condition assunng ~going ~C4 f~e safe~ ~d prevention. SDR F~ compliance with D~A requiremems Mll be requ~ed on all projec~ 86 3.4/20.0 ~ E~and park ~ea ~oughout ~e Prim~ and Extended Plamg ~eas CONT CONT ~s Ci~ will ~plement this meas~e on a cont~uous ~going to se~e new development, basis and the Public Facilities fee ~11 ~d new park development. Also, see memo to Associate Pla~er ~om Parks and Com~ Se~ices D~ector dated 11-29-94. 87 3.4/21.0 ~ Ma~m~ ~d ~prove outdoor facilities in coffomnce wi~ fl~e CONT CONT Refer to item ~86 Ongoing reco~endafions of~e Ci~'s Park and Recreation Master Plan 1992. 88 3.4/22.0 ~ Provide active parks and facilities w~ch are adequate m meet clyde CONT CO~ Public facilities impact fee ~11 cover ~e cost of needs for open space, cul~al, and spoas facilities, as well as ~e local co~u~ park development, and see ~86 above. needs of ~e Eastem Extended plannin~ Area. 89 3.4/23.0 ~ Acqu~e and ~prove par~ands ~ confomnce ~ ~e priorities and CONT CONT Refer to item ~86 ~going ID 1 phasing reco~ended in the CiW's Park and Recreation Master Plan. 93 3.4/27.0 ~ Ensue ~at park developmem is comistent ~ the s~ndards and T~ FMAP X Ci~ Parks and Recreation Master Plan ~co~orated COA ID4 phas~g recomended ~ the CiW's Park and Recreation Master Plan. Eastern Dublin recreation ~d open space concepts. Condition for park development consistency will be requ~ed. 94 3.4/28.0 PL Ensue ~e provision of open space, access and areas for public T~ F~ Specific plan ~cludes policies w~ch emure ~e provision Ongoing ID5 recreation, of open space, access and areas for public recreation 'the project area. P~Z, ~Z and TM~ must be comistent with Specific Plan open space policies. CiW of Dubl~ ~ge I~tial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Par~ Phase II, PA 02-070 Janu~ 21, 2003 MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM for PA 02-070, Emerald Park -Phase II As excerpted from the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment/SPecific Plan Mitigation Measures/Action Programs/Implementation Measures · 96 3.4/30.0 ~ RE Develop a Parks Implementation Plan for eastern Dublin that identifies TMAP F'~ This still needs to be done. City hired landscape architect ID7 the following: preferred phasing of land dedication and improvements, 1995 consultant to assist with the plan. Expected to be facilities priorities and their location, and the design and construction of completed Fall of 1996. parks. 98 ~.4/32.0 PL Establish a trail system with connections to planned regional and TMAP FMAP Established in the Specific Plan and Parks and Recreation Ongoing subregional system, including the north-south corridors such as EBRPD's SDR BLDP Master Plan. >roposed trail along Tassajara Creek north to Mount Diablo State Park. 99 ~.4/33.0 PL Establish a comprehensive, integrated trail network that permits safe and TMAP FMAP Established in the Specific Plan and Parks and Recreation Ongoing IIIA4 convenient pedestrian and bicycle access. SDR BLDP Master Plan. 100 ½.4/34.0 PL Establish a continuous open space network that integrates large natural TM_AP FMAP Established in the Specific Plan and Parks and Recreation Ongoing IIIA7 open space areas, stream corridors, and developed parks and recreation SDR BLDP Master Plan. areas. 101 3.4/35.0 PL Provide convenient pedestrian connections between developed areas and TMAP FMAP Policies of Specific Plan accomplish this. Ongoing IIIA8 designated open space areas and trails. SDR BLDP 108 3.4/42.0 PW Require all utilities be located below grade where feasible and designed BLDP FI/O X Write condition. City should also begin contacting major COA IVD2 to City standards, utilities regarding their master plans for the project area. 109 3.4/43.0 PW Work with PG&E to plan the undergrounding of all new electric lines and SDR FMAP X Staff needs to begin meetings with PG&E regarding COA IVD3 to route infrastructure away from sensitive habitat and open space lands BLDP provision of utilities and their location in relation to this mitigation measure. Condition for placing electric lines to mitigate the effects of utilities expansion, underground will be required. 127 3.5/9.0 PW Ensure that proposed development is consistent with wastewater TMAP FMAP X A will serve letter will be required to ensure this. COA VC2 treatment plant expansion as set forth in DSRSD's master plan. SDR BLDP Additionally, DSRSD is a reviewing agency on the project. No expansion of the D SRSD wastewater treatment plant is necessary to accommodate this project (per letter to The City of Dublin from DSRSD dated November 3, 1994). 138 3.5/20.0 PW Require that construction of the recycled water distribution system be in TBD TBD X DSRSD is lead agency regarding recycling and is COA VK1 proceeding in accordance with state and local regulations. accordance with all applicable State and local regulations. The City will condition compliance with their regulations. Page 33 City of Dublin January 21, 2003 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL = COA MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM for PA 02-070, Emerald Park -Phase II As excerpted from the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment/Specific Plan Mitigation Measures/Action Programs/Implementation Measures 141 3.5/23.0 PW Ensure that recycled water projects meet any applicable salt mitigation TBD TBD Recycled water projects must comply with RWQCB -Ongoing VN1 requirements of Zone 7. permit winch addresses salt management plan requirements. All projects are routed to Zone 7 for their review as part of the normal process. 143 3.5/25.0 ?W Encourage all development in the Project area to connect to the DSRSD TMAP FMAP [ndividnal wells will be discouraged on a project by Ongoing VO2 water systen~ SDR BLDP project basis. 144 3.5/26.0 9A PW Require water conservation measures to be designed into individual TMAP FMAP X Condition regarding water conservation measures will be Ongoing projects. SDR BLDP required. 146 3.5/28.0 9B ?W Ensure that Zone 7 has water supply needed to meet requirements of the TMAP FMAP X All projects are routed to Zone 7 for their review as part Ongoing VP3 Project. SDR BLDP of the normal process. Individual projects will be conditioned that a will serve letter be supplied. 155 3.5/37.0 PW Require that design and construction of allwater system facility TMAP FMAP X Write condition regarding approval by DSRSD regarding Ongoing VR4 hn}Jmvements be in accordance with DSRSD standards. SDR BLDP water system. 162 3.5/44.0 · PW Provide drainage facilities that will minimize any increased potential for TMAP FMAP X To be accomplished with Master Drainage Plans for x VX1 erosion or flooding. SDR BLDP individual developments. Also as Condition of Approval. Ongoing 164 3.5/46.0 9T PW Require the preparation of a Master Drainage Plan for each development. TMAP FMAP X Developers will px~laare a Master Drainage Plan for their COA VX3 SDR BLDP project ~rea if applicable. 165 3.5/47.0 9U PW Require Project area development to provide facilities to alleviate TMAP FMAP X Conditions to comply with Zone 7 requests and pay Ongoing VX4 potential downstream flooding due to Project area development. SDR BLDP required fees 166 3.5/48.0 PW Require the construction of the backbone drainage facilities to be TMAP FMAP X Need condition. Ongoing VX5 consistent with the Storm Drainage Master Plan. SDR BLDP 171 3.5/53.0 PW ReqUire all development to meet the requirement of the City of Dublin's TMAP BLDP X Will be required of each project by condition. Ongoing VZ2 "Best Ma,agement Practices" to mitigate storm water pollution. SDR 172 3.5/54.0 PW Require all development to meet the water quality requirements of the TMAP BLDP X Will be required of each project by condition COA VZ3 City of Dublin's NPDES permit. SDR 173 3.5/55.0 PW Require all development to meet the water quality requirements of the TMAP BLDP X Will be required of each project by condition COA VZA Alameda County Urban Runoff Clean Water Program. SDR 174 3.6/1.0 BL Require the use of modem seismic design in construction of development TMAP FMAP X Required by City Building Code x VIE1 Ongoing projects, and build in accordance with Uniform Building code and SDR BLDP applicable county and city code requirements. Page 34 City of Dublin January 21, 2003 Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase 1I, PA 02-070 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL = COA MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM for PA 02-070, Emerald Park -Phase II As excerpted from the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment/Specific Plan Mitigation Measures/Action Programs/Implementation Measures 182 3.6/9.0 -- P--~- Reduce alteration to existing landforms through the preparation of TMAP FMAP Grading plans are required as submittals on SDR Ongoing VIA 1 grading plans that adapt improvements to natural landforms and SDR BLDP applications. As part of staff review this will be implementation of such techniques as partial pads and retaining maplemented. structures. Ongoing VIB5 188 3.6/15.0 PW Implement measures to control moisture in the ground to reduce the TMAP BLDP X See Item 175 ~otential for impact resulting from expansive soils and rock. SDR 194 3.6/21.0 PW Require grading plan and mitigation measure compliance with the TMAP FMAP Accomplished by standard City requirements, x VID2 minimum requirements of the Uniform Building Code and applicable SDR BLDP County and City code requirements. 197 3.6/24.0 PW Require that unreinforced fill slopes should be no steeper than 2:1 and TMAP FMAP X See item #175 Ongoing VID5 provided with benches and subsurface drainage, as appropriate. SDR 3LDP 200 3.6/27.0 PW Require that grading activities be timed to avoid the rainy season as much FMAP BLDP X This is a standard request of City's Grading Ordinance Ongoing VID8 as possible, and that interim control measures be implemented to control SDR and NPDES. runoff and reduce erosion potential. 201 3.6/28.0 PW Reduce long-term erosion and sedimentation impacts through appropriate TMAP FMAP X Will be reviewed as part of project grading plans and as Ongoing VID9 design, constmction, and continued maintenance of surface and SDR BLDP required by Urban Runoff Progran~ subsurface drainage. 202 3.7/1.0 PL Ensure that direct disturbance or removal of trees or native vegetation TMAP FMAP X This will be renewed with SDR application and conditions Ongoing IItC1 cover be minimized and restricted to those areas actually designated for SDR BLDP will be required where appropriate. the constmction of hiiprovements. 206 3.7/5.0 PL Ensure that all areas of disturbance be revegetated as quickly as possible SDR BLDP X This is a standard request of City's Grading Ordinance Ongoing IIIC5 to prevent erosion. FMAP and NPDES. 228 3.7/26.0 6M PW Require the placement of all transmission lines underground whenever TMAP FMAP X Write condition. City should also begin contacting major COA IIIC27 feasible, to avoid the potential for raptor electrocutions. SDR BLDP utilities regarding their master plans for the project area. 234 3.8/4.0 PL Reduce the visual impact of extensive grading through sensitive PREZ FMAP X This will be shown in project grading plans. The SDR Ongoing IIID4 engineering design that uses gradual transitions from graded areas to ANNE BLDP and TMAP submittals will contain this information. If not natural slopes and revegetafion. REZO satisfactorT, conditions may be required. 244 3.8/7.0 PL Preserve views of designated open space areas. PILEZ FMAP X This will be evaluated as part of application submittal. Ongoing IIID 14 ANNE BLDP TM/SDR. Also, the scenic corridor study will review this REZO issue. 252 3.9/5.0 PW Require grading and construction cease in the event that historic or BLDP FI/O X Standard condition will be required. Ongoing IIIE5 prehistoric remains are discovered during such activities. Pa~e 35 City of Dublin Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Emerald Glen Park, Phase II, PA 02-070 January 21, 2003 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL = COA RESOLUTION NO. - 03 ~/~ ~ ~ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM FOR PA02-070, EMERALD GLEN PARK, PHASE II WHEREAS, the project site is in Dublin for which the City adopted the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment/Specific Plan to provide a comprehensive planning framework for future development of recreational facilities in the area. In connection with this approval, the City certified a Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR)pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15168 (SCH:91103064, Resolution 51-93, and Addendum dated August 22, 1994, hereafter ("Eastern Dublin EIR or "Program EIR") which is available for review in the Planning Department and is incorporated herein by reference. The Program EIR was integral to the planning process and examined the direct and indirect effects, cumulative impacts, policy alternatives, and areawide mitigation measures for development within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area; WHEREAS, the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan EIR identified potentially significant environmental impacts and related mitigation measures, which the City adopted together with mitigation findings and a Mitigation Monitoring Program (Resolution 53-93), which mitigation measures and monitoring program continue to apply to implementing projects within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area; WHEREAS, the City has reviewed construction drawings for the second phase of Emerald Glen Park, in accordance with the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan EIR and the City's General Plan and pursuant to Government Code Sec. 65450 et seq.; and WHEREAS, the potential environmental effects of the proposed project have been previously addressed in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan EIR (SCH No. 91-103064); and the project is consistent with the permitted land uses and goals of the City's Emerald Glen Park Master Plan to provide recreational facilities to the public; and WHEREAS, the City prepared an Initial Study to evaluate the environmental impacts of constructing the second phase of Emerald Glen Park as described in the Emerald Glen Park Master Plan. Based on the Initial Study, a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigated Monitoring Program has been prepared for the project with the finding that with the implementation of mitigation measures, the potential site-specific impacts of the project would be reduced to a level of insignificance. The Eastem Dublin Specific Plan EIR adequately describes the impacts of the project, and there have been no substantial changes or new information that would be outside the scope of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan EIR; and WHEREAS, a properly noticed 20-day public review period was held for the Mitigated Negative Declaration, which began on February 8, 2003 and ended on February 28, 2003; and WHEREAS, no letters of comment on the Mitigated Negative Declaration were received during the public review period; and ATTACHMENT 2 WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the second phase of Emerald Glen Park; and WHEREAS, the City Council did hold a properly noticed public hearing on the project on March 4, 2003 at which time they reviewed and considered the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all reports, recommendations and testimony before them. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the above recitals are incorporated in this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby find that: A. The proposed project is within the scope of the Program EIR Site-specific environmental effects have been analyzed in an Intial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration which determined that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment with the implementation of mitigation measures identified in the program EIR and the Mitigated Negative Declaration. There is no substantial evidence in light of the whole record before the City that the project as mitigated will have a significant effect on the environment. B. The Program EIR and Mitigated Negative Declaration adequately describe the impacts of the project. As further discussed in the Initial Study there have been no substantial changes in the project or new information which necessitate supplementing the program EIR pursuant to CEQA Section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 in that 1. The proposed project complies with the land uses, densities and development policies of the Eastern Dublin GPA/SP. 2. There are no substantially changed circumstances that involve new or substantially more severe significant impacts. C. The mitigation measures identified in the Program EIR and the Mitigated Negative Declaration are included in the project description D. The Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with State and local environmental laws and guidelines. E. The Mitigated Negative Declaration is complete and adequate, and reflects the City's independent judgment and analysis as to the environmental effects of the proposed project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program for PA 02-070, Emerald Glen Park, Phase II project, including the Initial Study incorporated herein by reference. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 4th day of March 2003, by the following votes: AYES: NOES: 2 ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk G:LPA#L2002\02-070\EGP CC Reso.doc