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PC Reso04-01 PA02-037 Easter Seals Tri-Valley Campus NegDec
RESOLUTION NO. 04-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR PA 02-037 EASTER SEALS TRI-VALLEY CAMPUS (KALEIDOSCOPE CENTER) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR THE EXPANSION AND REMODELING OF AN EXISTING DAY CARE CENTER IN AN R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 7425 LARKDALE AVENUE, DUBLIN (APN 941-0181-030-01) WHEREAS, Michael Pelfini, President and CEO of Easter Seals Bay Area, has requested approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review to allow the expansion and remodeling of an existing day care center, the Easter Seals Tri-Valley Campus, also known as the Kaleidoscope Center, at 7425 Larkdale Avenue, Dublin in an R-1 Single Family Residential Zoning District; and WHEREAS, the existing Conditional Use Permit approval (Resolution 91-023) is for a maximum of 60 children with operating hours between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday; and WHEREAS, the request for a new Conditional Use Permit is for a maximum of 72 children with operating hours between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday; and WHEREAS, the existing Site Development Review approval (Resolution 91-024) is for two classroom buildings of 2,600 square feet and 1,440 square feet respectively; and WHEREAS, the request for a new Site Development Review approval is for the replacement of the existing classroom buildings with two new modular classroom buildings of 3,360 square feet and 1,440 square feet respectively; and WHEREAS, an existing Variance approval allows for the provision of 6 off-site parking spaces to serve the day care facility use; and WHEREAS, the request for 7 additional off-site parking spaces (4 parking stalls and 3 loading/unloading spaces) is being considered by way of a Conditional Use Permit; and WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with the State guidelines and City environmental regulations require that certain projects be reviewed for environmental impact and that environmental documents be prepared; and WHEREAS, an Initial Study was conducted finding that the project, as proposed, would not have a significant effect on the environment; and WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this application and is on file in the City of Dublin Planning Department; and WHEREAS, in accordance with CEQA, the Initial Study and Negative Declaration (attached as Exhibit A) were circulated for a 20-day public review period from December 6, 2003 to December 26, 2003; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did review and use their independent judgment to consider the Negative Declaration at a public hearing on January 27, 2004; and WHEREAS, proper notice of said public heating was given in all respects as required by law; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby find that: The proposed project, expanding and remodeling an existing day care center, the Easter Seals Th-Valley Campus (Kaleidoscope Center) located at 7425 Larkdale Avenue in Dublin, will not have a significant effect on the environment based on the review of the Initial Study and public testimony. The Negative Declaration has been prepared and processed in accordance with State and local environmental laws and guideline regulations. C. The Negative Declaration is complete and adequate. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby adopt the Negative Declaration for PA 02-037, the proposed expansion and remodeling of an existing day care center, the Easter Seals Tri-Valley Campus (Kaleidoscope Center) at 7425 Larkdale Avenue in Dublin. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of January 2004. AYES: Cm. Fasulkey, Nassar, King, and Machtmes NOES: ABSENT: Cm. Jennings ABSTAIN: ATTEST: PlanningrMaX~ ager Pla f~hairperson 2 CITY OF DUBLIN 'DUBLIN PLANNING 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California 94568 Website: http://www.ci.dublin.ca.us ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION (CALIFORNIA FISH AND GAME CODE SEC. 711.4) NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT OR LEAD AGENCY: City of Dublin Planning Department 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 FOR COURT ~SE ONLY CLASSIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT: NOTICE OF EXEMPTION/STATEMENT OF EXEMPTION A - STATUTORILY OR CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT $25.00 (Twenty-five Dollars) -CLERK'S FEE B- DE MINIMUS IMPACT - CERTIFICATE OF FEE EXEMPTION REQUIRED PLU 117 PLU 117 NOTICE OF DETERMINATION - FEE REQUIRED [] A - NEGATIVE DECLARATION 1,250.00 (Twelve Hundred Fifty Dollars) - FILING FEE $25.00 (Twenty-five Dollars) - CLERK'S FEE PLU 116 ;,,.I B - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT $850.00 (Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars) - STATE FILING FEE $25.00 (Twenty-five Dollars) - CLERK'S FEE 3. ~OTHER(Specify) ~"iti~l~ ~%C, , PLU 117 --$25.00 (Twenty-five Dollarr~ - CLERK S FEE PLU 115 * THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED WITH ALL ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE ALAMEDA COUNTY CLERK'S OFF1CE. FOUR COPIES OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED FOR FILING PURPOSES. (include a .55 cent self addressed stamped envelope) APPLICABLE FEES MUST BE PAiD AT THE TIME OF FILING AN ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT WiTH THE .4J..AMEDA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: ALAMEDA COUNTY CLERK. Area Code (925) · City Manager 833-6650 · City Council 833-6650 · Personnel 833-6605 · Economic Development 833-6650 Finance 833-6640 · Public Works/Engineering 833-6630 - Parks & Community Services 833-6645 · Police 833-6670 Planning/Code Enforcement 833-6610 · Building Inspection 833-6620 · Fire Prevention Bureau 833-6606 CITY OF DUBLIN 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California 94568 NOTICE OF DETERMINATION To: [] Office of Planning and Research P.O. Box 3044, 1400 Tenth Street, Room 222 Sacramento, CA 95812-3044 County Clerk County of Alameda 1225 Fallon Street, First Floor, Room 109 Oakland, CA 94612 From: Websi~e: Ci~ of Dublin Community Development Dept. 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Subject: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code. Project Title: PA 02-037 Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review for the Easter Seals Tri-Valley Campus (Kaleidoscope Center), a day care center with 15+ children State Clearinghouse Number (If submitted to Clearinghouse): N/A LeadAgency Contact Person/Telephone Number: Marnie R. Waffle, Assistant Planner 925-833-6610 Project Location (include county): 7425 Larkdale Avenue, Dublin, Alameda County, CA 94568(APN 941-0181-030-01) Project Description: The proposed project is a Conditional Use Permit/Site Development Review application for a daycare facility for special needs children located at 7425 Larkdale Avenue in Dublin. The Applicant currently operates a daycare facility in this location and is proposing to expand the operation by increasing the number of children to 72; redeveloping the site by constructing two new modular buildings of 1,440 square feet and 3,360 square feet respectively; and, providing 7 off- site parking and loading/unloading spaces. The operating hours for the daycare facility are Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The daycare facility will have twelve employees and volunteers. The property is zoned R-l, Single Family Residential and the General Plan land use designation is Single Family Residential. Daycare Facilities (15+ children) are permitted in this zoning district by way of a Conditional Use Permit. This is to advise thatthe City of Dublin Planning Commission has approved the above described project on [] Lead Agency [] Responsible Agency January 27, 2004 and has made the following determinations regarding the above-described project: Date 1. The project lEI will 3~l~will not] have a significant effect on the environment. 2. [] An Environment Impact was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. '~A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. 3. Mitigation measures [El were ~were not] made a condition of the approval of the project. 4. A statement of Overriding Considerations [El was )~i(was not] adopted for this project. 5. Findings [~,were [] were not] made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. This is to certify that the final Negative Declaration and record of project approval is available to the General Public at: City of Dublin, Community Development Department, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, Alameda County, California 94568 Signature (Public Agency) Date Title Date received for filing at OPR: Area Code (925) · City Manager 833-6650- City Council 833-6650 - Personnel 833-6605 · Economic Development 833-6650 Finance 833-6640 - Public Works/Engineering 833-6630 · Parks & Community Services 833-6645 · Police 833-6670 Planning/Code Enforcement 833-6610. Building Inspection 833-6620. Fire Prevention Bureau 833-6606 CITY OF DUBLIN 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California 94568 CERTIFICATE OF FEE EXEMPTION Department of Fish and Game de Minimis Impact Finding TO: County Clerk, County of Alameda 1225 Fallon, 1st Floor, Room 109 Oakland, CA 94612 FROM: City of Dublin 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 PROJECT TITLE: PROJECT LOCATION: PA 02-037 Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review for the Easter Seals Tri-Valley Campus (Kaleidoscope Center), a day care center with 15+ children 7425 Larkdale Avenue, Dublin (APN 941-0181-030-01) PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed project is a Conditional Use Permit/Site Development Review application for a daycare facility for special needs children located at 7425 Larkdale Avenue in Dublin. The Applicant currently operates a daycare facility in this location and is proposing to expand the operation by increasing the number of children to 72; redeveloping the site by constructing two new modular buildings of 1,440 square feet and 3,360 square feet respectively; and, providing 7 off-site parking and loading/unloading spaces. The operating hours for the daycare facility are Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The daycare facility will have twelve employees and volunteers. The property is zoned R-l, Single Family Residential and the General Plan land use designation is Single Family Residential. Daycare Facilities (15+ children) are permitted in this zoning district by way of a Conditional Use Permit. FINDINGS OF EXEMPTION: An initial study has been conducted by this lead agency, which has evaluated the potential for this project to cause an adverse effect, either individually or cumulatively, on wildlife resources. For this purpose, wildlife is defined as "all wild animals, birds, plants, fish, amphibians, and related ecological communities, including the habitat upon which the wildlife depends for its continued viability." (Section 711.2, Fish and Game Code) There is no evidence that the proposed project would have any potential for adverse effect on wildlife resources due to the following circumstances: A Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for this project was adopted by the Planning Commission. The Initial Study found that there would be no impacts on plant or animal life. CERTIFICATION: 1 hereby certify that the City of Dublin, as lead agency, has made the above findings and that the proposed project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources, as defined in Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code. Mamie R. Waffle Assistant Planner -z- tO. o4 Date Area Code (925) · City.' Manager 833-6650 - City Council 833-6650 - Personnel 833-6605 · Economic Development 833-6650 Finance 833-6640' Public Works/Engineering 833-6630' Parks & Community Services 833-6645 - Police 833-6670 Planning/Code Enforcement 833-6610 · Building Inspection 833-6620 - Fire Prevention Bureau 833-6606 CITY OF DUBLIN 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California 94568 Web~_h.~,n.:oa- u s PROJECT TITLE: PA 02-037, Conditional Use Permit/Site Development Review for the Kaleidoscope Center, a daycare facility with 15+ children PROJECT LOCATION: 7425 Larkdale Avenue (APN 941-0181-030-01) PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed project is a Conditional Use Permit/Site Development Review application for a daycare facility for special needs children located at 7425 Larkdale Avenue in Dublin. The Applicant currently operates a daycare facility in this location and is proposing to expand the operation by increasing the number of children to 72; redeveloping the site by constructing two new modular buildings of 1,440 square feet and 3,360 square feet respectively; and, providing 7 off-site parking and loading/unloading spaces. The operating hours for the daycare facility are Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The daycare facility will have twelve employees and volunteers. The property is zoned R-l, Single Family Residential and the General Plan land use designation is Single Family Residential. Daycare Facilities (15+ children) are permitted in this zoning district by. way of a Conditional Use Permit. APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER: Michael Pelfini, President & CEO, Easter Seals Bay Area, 180 Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Oakland, CA 94612 DETERMINATION: I hereby find that the project WILL NOT have a significant effect on the environment. PREPARATION: Marnie R. Waffle, Assistant Planner, City of Dublin Community Development Department, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568 Copies of the Initial Study documenting the reasons to support the above finding are available at the City of Dublin, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568, or by contacting (925) 833-6610. Marnie R. Waffle Assistant Planner Dated: December 3, 2003 Published: December 6, 2003 Area Code (925) · City Manager 833-6650 ' City Council 833-6650 · Personnel 833-6605 · Economic Development 833-6650 Finance 833-6640 ' Public Works/Engineering 833-6630 · Parks & Community Services 833-6645 · Police 833-6670 Planning/Code Enforcement 833-6610 · Building Inspection 833-6620. Fire Prevention Bureau 833-6606 INITIAL STUDY Kaleidoscope Center/Easter Seals Tri-Valley Campus 7425 Larkdale Avenue, Dublin, CA 94568 Conditional Use Permit Site Development Review PA 02-037 December 3, 2003 citY of Dublin Community Development Department 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Table of Contents Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 3 Project Description and Context ............................................................................................................... 4 Project Setting .......................................................................................................................................... 5 Environmental Factors Potentially Affected ...................... ~. ..................................................................... 6 Evaluation of Environmental Impacts ..................................................................................................... 7 Checklist of Environmental Impacts ........................................................................................................ 8 Checklist Discussion .............................................................................................................................. 18 List of Figures Figure 1 .............................................................................................................................................. 4 Figure 2 .............................................................................................................................................. 4 Figure 3 ............................................................................................................................................ 22 Figure 4 ............................................................................. ~ .............................................................. 23 City o£Dublin Page 2 Initial Study PA 02-037 Introduction This Initial Study has been prepared by the City of Dublin in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and assesses the potential environmental impacts of implementing the proposed project described below. The Initial Study consists of a project description and context, project setting, completed environmental checklist, and a brief explanation of the environmental topics addressed in the checklist. 1. Project title: PA 02-037, Conditional Use Permit/Site Development Review for the · Kaleidoscope Center/Easter Seals Tri-Valley Campus daycare facility (15+ children) 2. Lead agency: City of Dublin Community Development Department 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 3. Contact person: Marnie R. Waffle, Assistant Planner (925) 833-6610 4. Project location: 7425 Larkdale Avenue, Assessor Parcel No. 941-0181-03 0-01 5. Project sponsor: Richard Sampson, 5994 W. Las Positas Boulevard, Suite 107, Pleasanton, CA 94588 on behalf of Easter Seals Bay Area 6. General Plan designation: Single Family Residential 7. Zoning: R-I, Single Family Residential 8. Public agency required approvals: City of Dublin (Building permits) Dublin Unified School District (Parking easement) State of California Department of Social Services (Facility daycare license) Alameda County Fire Department (Fire Safety site. inspection) City of Dublin Initial Study Page 3 PA 02-037 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND CONTEXT The proposed project is a Conditional Use Permit/Site Development Review application for the Kaleidoscope Center, a daycare facility (15+ children) for special needs children located at 7425 Larkdale Avenue in Dublin (See Figures 1 & 2). The Applicant is requesting the following approvals: a Conditional Use Permit to expand the daycare facility use; Site Development Review to redevelop the site and construct two, new modular buildings; and, a Conditional Use Permit to allow for off-site parking and loading/unloading spaces. Currently, the Kaleidoscope Center has the following approvals (See attached Figure 3 for Approved Site Plan): a Conditional Use Permit (Resolution 91-23) for up to 60 children with operating hours between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 P.m.; · Site Development Review (Resolution 91-24) for two buildings totaling 4,040 square feet; and, · a Variance (Resolution 8-93) for 6 off-site parking stalls. The Applicant is proposing to increase the number of children at the facility, increase the building square footage, and increase the number of off-site parking and loading/unloading spaces. The proposed changes are as follows (See attached Figure 4 for Proposed Site Plan): · increase the maximum number of children to 72; · increase the total square footage of the daycare facility to 4,800 square feet; and, · increase the number of off-site parking and loading/unloading spaces by 7. The property at 7425 Larkdale Avenue is zoned R-l, Single Family Residential and has a General Plan land use designation of Single Family Residential (0.9-6.0 units per gross residential acre). Daycare facilities (15+ children) are permitted in the R-l, Single Family Residential Zoning District by way of a Conditional Use Permit. The redevelopment of the site and the construction of two, new modular buildings are considered by way of Site Development Review. Lastly, required parking that is provided off-site is subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Figure 1. Vicinity Map D~blint CAt 945611 Figure 2. Project Location Kaleidoscope Center 7425 Larkdale Avenue Dublin, CA 94568 City of Dublin Initial Study Page 4 PA 02-037 PROJECT SETTING Site history: The project site, 7425 Larkdale Avenue was previously Fallon School under the Murray School District. Fallon School closed in 1983 at which time a variety of other uses were approved in this location. The maximum number of students in attendance.at Fallon School was 379. The following represents a chronology of entitlements for the site: In 1983, a Conditional Use Permit was granted for the establishment of the Tri-Valley Church of God, church and school. The Tri-Valley Church of God entered into a lease agreement with the Murray School District to occupy a portion of the Fallon School site for church activities and a Christian Youth Academy for grades K,9, with a maximum of 120 children. Also in 1983, a Conditional Use Permit was granted to the Kaleidoscope Center for a daycare facility, with a maximum number of 50 children. The Kaleidoscope Center also entered into a lease agreement with the Murray School District to occupy a portion of the Fallon School site. In 1984, Fountainhead Montessori School obtained a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of a pre,school, elemental3' school, and daycare facility, for a total number of 116 children (with a maximum of 80 children on- site), on a portion of the Fallon School site. The Tri-Valley Church of God and the Kaleidoscope Center were also in operation at the time of this approval bringing the total number of children on-site to 250. Also in 1984, a Conditional Use Permit for Growing Tree Pre-School (120 children) was approved on a portion of the Fallon School site, bringing the number of active Conditional Use Permits to four and the total number of children to 370. In 1985, the Kaleidoscope Center renewed their Conditional Use Permit to continue operation of their daycare facility. At this time, Fountainhead Montessori was the only other use in operation at the Fallon School site (the Tri-Valley Church of God and the Growing Tree Pre-School were no longer in operation). In 1986, the Fountainhead Montessori School relocated their operations to York Drive and ceased all activities at the Fallon School site. Also in 1986, a Tentative Map and Conditional Use Permit were granted to the Murray School District to subdivide the school district property and for the establislunent of their administrative offices and a corporation yard. In 1991, Kaleidoscope renewed their Conditional Use Permit a second time and was granted a combined Conditional Use Permit/Site Development Review approval for the expansion of the daycare facility. This approval remains in effect and includes a 4,040 square foot daycare facility at 7425 Larkdale Avenue with a maximum of 60 children on-site. 6 parking stalls are required and are provided off-site. Site Description: The project site is located on a developed parcel of land (Assessor Parcel Number 941-0181-030-01) within a single-family residential neighborhood. The site is bounded by a neighborhood park (Kolb Park) to the north, single-family residences to the east, Larkdale Avenue to the south, and the Dublin Unified School District administrative offices and Dublin Senior Center to the east. The site is approximately .68+ acres (29,580 square feet) with a generally flat topography. The site consists of two, modular buildings; playground areas with play equipment, a basketball court, and minimal ornamental landscaping. The site is surrounded by a chain link fence with controlled access points. Pedestrian and vehicular access is obtained primarily off of Larkdale Avenue via a one-way shared access drive aisle. Currently, all parking is located off-site (outside of the legal property lines) on Dublin Unified School District property. The main entrance to the site is located on the east side of the property. City of Dublin Page 5 Initial Study PA 02-037 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 Land Use/Planning Materials Quality - Mineral Resources - Noise Population/Housing Public Services - Recreation Transportation/ Circulation Utilities/Service - Mandatory Findings of Systems 'Significance Determination (to be completed by Lead Agency): On the basis of this initial evaluation: 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. 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: Marnie R. Waffle, Assistant Planner For: City of Dublin City of Dublin Page 6 Initial Study PA 02-037 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS l) 2) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 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). All answers must take account of the ~vhole 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. 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. "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). 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) b) c) Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. 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. Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures, which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. 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. Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 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. The explanation of each issue should identify: a) b) the significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance. City of Dublin Initial Study Page 7 PA 02-037 CHECKLIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Note: A full discussion of each item is found following the checklist. a) Have a substantial adverse impact on a scenic vista? (Source: 1, 4) b) Substantially damage sceni'c resources, including but not limited to trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? (Source: 2, 3, 4) c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? (Source: 2, 3) d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare that would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? (Source: 2, 3) i!lii :~g~i~tlilitif~:l Resources .wo~ld thei;p~ojecr.. . a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland or 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: 2) b) Conflict with existing zoning for agriculture use, or a Williamson Act contract? (Source: 2) c) Involve other changes in the existing environment, which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of farmland to a non-agricultural use? (Source: 2) III. Air Quality (;~ere available,:the significance Criteria :established bythe applicable air quality management diStrict:may be. relied on. to.make the following determinations).: Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? (Source: 2) b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? (Source: 2) Potentially Less Than Less than No Impact Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitisation X X X X X X X X X City of Dublin Initial Study Page 8 PA 02-037 Note: A full discussion of eaqh item is found following the checklist. c) Resuk in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions, which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors? (Source: 2) d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? (Source: 2) e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? (Source: 2) a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly througsh 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 Potentially Leas Than Less than No Impact Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Miti~,ation X X X X X X X X and Game or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? (Source: 2, 3) b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies or regulations or by the California Department ofFish and Game or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? (Source: 2, 3) c) Have a substantial adverse impact 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? (Source: 2, 3) d) 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? (Source: 2, 3) e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as tree protection ordinances? (Source: 2, 3, 6) City of Dublin Initial Study Page 9 PA 02-037 Note: g full discuxsion of each item is found following the checklist. f) Conflict with the provision of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan or other approved local, regional or state habitat conservation plan? (Source: 2, 3) a) Cause a substantial adverse impact in the significance of a historical resource as defined in Sec. 15064.5? (Source: 2) b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archeological resource pursuant to Sec. 15O64.5? (Source: 2) c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or unique geologic feature? (Source: 2) d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of a formal cemetery? (Source: 2) VI. Geol6gy find S°iisl Wou~d thep~oJect : : ~) EXPoSe ~peoPie o? ~tmc~r~s:tOpot~fitial SubStantia1 or i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated 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, 4) ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? (Source: 2, 4) iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? (Source: 2, 4) iv) Landslides? (Source: 2, 4) b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? (Source: 2) 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- and off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or similar hazards? (Source: 2) Potentially Less Than Less than No Impact Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation X X X X X X X X X X X City of Dublin Initial Study Page 10 PA 02-037 Note: A full discussion of each item is found following the checklist. d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 13-l- B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? (Source: 2) e) Have soils capable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste? (Source: 2) : VH. Hazards and HfiZardous Maierials. Woald the a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials? .(Source: 2) b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous into the environment? (Source: 2) c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? (Source: 2) d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites complied pursuant to Government Code Sec. 65962.5 and, as a resuk, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? (Source: 2) e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such plan has not been adopted, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? (Source: 1, 2) f) For a project within the vicinity of private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? (Source: 1, 2) g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with the adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? (Source: 2) Potentially Less Than Less than No Impact Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation X X X X X X X X City of Dublin Initial Study Page 11 PA 02-037 Note: A full discussion of each item is found following the checklist. h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? (Source: 1, 2) a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? (Source: 2) b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer 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: 2) 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 would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? (Source: 2) 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 the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner, which would result in flooding on- or off-site? (Source: 2) e) 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?. (Source: 2) f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? (Source: 2) g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a Flood Hazard Boundary. or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood delineation map? (Source: 1, 2) h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures, which impede or redirect flood flows? (Source: 1, 2) i) Expose people or structures to a si~onificant risk of loss, injury, and death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? (Source: I, 2) City of Dublin Initial Study Potentially Less Than Less than No Impact Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation X X X X X X X X X X Page 12 PA 02-037 Note: A full discussion of each item is found following the checklist. j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami or mudflow? (Source: 1, 2) a) Physically divide an established community? (Source: 2) b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or 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, 5) c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? (Source: 2) a) Result in the loss o£ availability o£ a known mineral resource that would be o£ value to the region and the residents o£ the state? (Source: 1, 2) b) Result in We loss o£ availability o£ a locally important mineral resource recove~ ske delineated on a local general Plan, specific plan or other land use plan? (Source: 1, 2) :XI~ ~Ois~I the~r°l)o}a]~esultin:: a) 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? (Source: 1, 2, 4, 6) b) Exposure of persons or to generation of excessive groundbome vibration or g-roundbome noise levels? (Source: 2) c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above existing levels without the project? (Source: 2) d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels without the project? (Source: 2) Potentially Less Than Less than No Impact Significant Significant Significant Impact With' Impact Mitigation X X X X X X X X X X City of Dublin Initial Study Page 13 PA 02-037 Note: A full discussion of each item is found following the checklist. e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles ora public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working n the project area to excessive noise levels? (Source: 1, 2) 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: 1, 2) a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? (Source: 2) b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? (Source: 2) c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the replacement of housing elsewhere? (Source: 2) XIIL Public Services. Would.theproposal: a) Would the project reSUlt Ln!substantial adverse physical impacts associated ~yithithe:provision of new or physically altered igovernmental facilities, the construction Of Which could cause significant environmentaHmpacts, in order to maintain aCCeptable service rations, response times, or :.other performance Obj ectives for any of ~¢ Public :services? Fire protection? (Source: 2) Police protection? (Source: 2) Schools? (Source: 2) Parks? (Source: 2) Other public facilities? (Source: 2) Potentially Less Than Less than No Impact Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation X X X X X X X X X X City of Dublin Initial Study Page 14 PA 02-037 Note: A full discussion of each item is found following the checklist. a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood or regional facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? (Source: 2) b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities that might have an adverse physical effect, on the environment? (Source: 2) a) Cause an increase in traffic that 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)? (Source: 2) b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the County Congestion Management Agency for designated roads or highways? (Source: 2) c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? (Source: 2) d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses, such as farm equipment? (Source: 2) e) Result in inadequate emergency access? (Source: 2) f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? (Source: 2, 3, 5, 7) g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans or pro.ams supporting alternative transportation (such as bus turnouts and bicycle facilities)? (Source: 2) a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? (Source: 2) Potentially Less Than Less than No Impact Significant significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation X X X X X X X X X X City of Dublin Initial Study Page 15 PA 02-037 Note: A full discussion of each item is found following the checklist. b) 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 effects? (Source: 2) c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? (Source: 2) d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project fi-om existing water entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? (Source: 2) e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider that serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the providers existing commitments? (Source: 2) f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? (Source: 2) g) Comply with federal, state and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? (Source: 2) 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? 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). Potentially Less Than Less than No Impact Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation X X X X X X X X City of Dubtin Initial Study Page 16 PA 02-037 Note: A full discussion of each item is found following the checklist. c) Does the project have environmental effects that will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Potentially Less Than Less than No Impact Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation X City of Dublin Initial Study Page 17 PA 02-037 CHECKLIST DISCUSSION Sources: The above determinations were made based upon the following: t. Determination based on location of project. 2. Determination based on staff review and analysis. 3. Determination based on field studies. 4. Determination based on City of Dublin General Plan. 5. Determination based on City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance. 6. Determination based on City of Dublin Municipal Code. 7. Determination based on' TJKM Traffic Study dated October 6, 2003. 8. Not Applicable. Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures: I. Aesthetics No impact This project will not have any impacts to aesthetics as the project is not located within a scenic vista and there are no scenic resources on-site. The redevelopment of the site will improve the visual character and quality of the site with attractive and harmonious architecture, ornamental landscaping and other site improvements. The project will not create a new source of light or glare affecting day or nighttime views. II. Agricultural Resources No impact. This project will not have any impacts to agricultural resources, as it will be located on a developed site where no agricultural resources are present. III. Air Quality No impact. This project will not have any impacts to air quality, as the traffic associated with the project does not exceed acceptable levels within a residential area. IV. Biological Resources No impact. This project will not have any impacts to biological resources, as there are no known rare, endangered or threatened species, no known riparian habitat, protected wetlands, wildlife species, or heritage trees on this developed site. V. Cultural Resources No impact. This project will not have any impacts to cultural resources, as there are no known cultural resources on this developed site. City of Dublin Initial Study Page PA 02-037 VI. Geology and Soils Less than signifiCant impact. This project could be impacted by seismic activity including ground shaking as the site is located in relatively close proximity to an active fault identified by the Alquist-Priolo Special Study Zone. While all construction associated with the daycare facility will conform to the most current building and safety standards, the risk remains in any structure that seismic activity could result in an impact to the building and its inhabitants. VII. Hazards and Hazardous Materials No impact. No hazardous or explosive materials will be kept at this daycare facility. All potential health hazards are addressed by the Department of Environmental Health and the State Department of General Services. VIII. Hydrology and Water Quality No impact. The project site does not cross over any waterways nor does it impact groundwater above and beyond adjacent single-family residential uses. The site is located in Zone X of the current FEMA map, which is defined as areas outside of the 500-year flood hazard area. IX. Land Use and Planning No Impact. The proposed daycare facility would not physically divide an established community, as the facility currently exists on a developed parcel of land. The project is in conformance with Dublin General Plan and Zoning Ordinance as a daycare facility use is allowed to be located in a Single Family Residential zoning district with approval of a Conditional Use Permit. X. Mineral Resources No impact. No known mineral resources are present on this developed site. XI. Noise Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed layout of the site, i.e. building placement and playground locations, are the same as when approved under the 1991 Conditional Use Permit/Site Development Review application. The site layout was modified in 2000 when the original building on-site was condemned and a modular building was brought in to replace it. The modular building was situated adjacent to the nearest residences where previously there was playground space. The original building remained on-site until 2002 when it was demolished. The location of the modular building relocated the playground areas away from the adjacent residences and in effect became a buffer between a potential noise source and adjacent residential homes. While the current proposed project is reverting back to the prior site layout approved, it is recognized that the adjacent residences may have become accustomed to the buffer the building currently provides and that noise associated with children playing outdoors may become more apparent under the proposed project. City of Dublin Initial Study Page 19 PA 02-037' As a result, it has been determined that the proposed project will increase noise levels that may impact st~rrounding uses including single family residences as the children of the daycare facility will participate in outdoor recreational activities between the hours of 8:30am and 6:00pm, Monday-Friday and the proposed site layout will again locate the playground areas adjacent to single family residences. However, this impact has been identified as a less than significant impact because measures have been incorporated into the project to mitigate anticipated noise levels. As part of the proposed project, a rubberized playing surface will be installed within the playground area to minimize noise associated with the game of basketball. Additionally, opaque landscaping will be planted adjacent to the nearest residences to further mitigate noise levels associated with children playing outdoors. XII. Population and Housing No impact. The project will not significantly alter the overall density, location, distribution, or growth rate of the human population in the area. The project would increase the number of persons at the proposed daycare facility during operating hours of 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday only to the degree that the center can accommodate a maximum of seventy- two special needs children. The project will not impact existing housing or create a need for new housing because a daycare facility serves children from existing residences in the Tri- Valley area. XIII. Public Services No impact. The project, as proposed, will not demand more public services than in years past. The daycare facility has been in operation at this location for approximately 20 years and is currently being served by the Alameda County Fire Department and Dublin Police Services. The location of the daycare facility is within 1 mile of Fire Station 16 on Donohue Drive and 1.5 miles of the Dublin Police Department. XIV. Recreation No impact. The approval and construction of the proposed project will not result in an increased use of park or recreation facilities as adequate on-site outdoor recreation opportunities will be constructed as part of the project. XV. Transportation/Traffic Less Than Significant Impact. The daycare facility use, with a maximum of 72 children, 12 employees, and 2 company vehicles, cannot be adequately served by on-site parking due to unique site layout and design. In order to provide the required number of parking and loading/unloading spaces, off-site parking must be secured.' Under the previous Conditional Use Permit granted to the Kaleidoscope Center in -1991, a maximum of 60 children were approved and 6 parking spaces were required to serve the use. At that time, the Dublin Zoning Ordinance did not specify a parking requirement for daycare centers so the closest comparable use, professional office, was used to determine that 6 parking spaces would be adequate to serve the use. Since that time the Dublin Zoning Ordinance has been amended and a parking requirement has been adopted for daycare centers (1 space per City of Dublin Initial Study Page 20 PA 02-037 employee, 1 space per company vehicle, and 1 loading space for every 5 children at the facility). Because the scope of the proposed project requires application for a new Conditional Use Permit, the Kaleidoscope Center must adhere to current zoning regulations which includes the most recently adopted parking requirements. To verify whether the parking requirements of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance were appropriate when applied to the specific operations of the Kaleidoscope Center, a parking study was conducted by TJKM and the results presented in a report dated October 6, 2003. The parking study reveled that in order to adequately serve the proposed project with 72 children, 12 employees, and 2 company vans, a total of 14 parking stalls and 8 loading/unloading spaces (22 total) would need to be provided. Currently, the daycare facility has been granted a parking easement for 10 off-site parking spaces by the Dublin Unified School District (DUSD). The proposed redevelopment of the site will allow for an additional 4 parking and 5 loading/unloading spaces on-site for a total of 19 parking and loading/unloading spaces. The daycare facility is currently seeking an additional 3 off-site loading/unloading spaces' from DUSD in order to meet the parking requirement of 22 spaces. Should the additional parking spaces not be available from DUSD, the daycare facility will not be granted approval for 72 children, as there would not be adequate parking to serve the use at this intensity. The maximum number of children at the facility would be determined based upon the number of parking spaces able to be provided using the formula derived from the above-referenced TJKM parking study. XVI. Utilities and Service Systems No impact. The proposed project can be adequately served by existing utility and service systems, as the project is substantially similar to existing conditions. The proposed building square footage is 760 square feet more than what was previously approved but is a minimal increase that will not require additional or upgraded utility and service systems. XVII. Mandatory Findings of Significance 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. The preceding analysis indicates that the proposed project will not have a significant adverse impact on overall environmental quality. 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. Although slight incremental increases in certain areas can be expected as a result of a more- intensive use of the property, they are not enough to create a measurable impact. City of Dublin Page 21 Initial Study PA 02-037 Does the project have environmental effects that will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? No such impacts have been discovered in the course of preparing this Initial Study. Initial Study Preparer Marnie R. Waffle, Assistant Planner, City of Dublin Community Development Department References Project Plans dated October 3, 2003 and November 25, 2003. Parking Study dated October 6, 2003. Dublin General Plan, February 11, 1985. Dublin Zoning Ordinance, September 2, 1997. 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